Sharp ER-A520 Electronic Cash Register (ER-A520)

Sharp ER-A520 Electronic Cash Register 

Description

The Sharp ER-A520 is a commercial-grade, high-capacity electronic cash register engineered as an "everything-you-need" POS solution for demanding retail operations, specialty shops, and high-volume store counters. Built around a durable 84-key raised keyboard, it features 99 department classifications, 6 price levels, and standard 2,000 UPC capacity that is expandable up to 15,000 UPC codes with an integrated UPC learning function. Equipped with a fast dual-station thermal printer, two built-in RS-232 serial ports, extensive barcode scanner/scale peripherals support, and credit card terminal interfacing, the ER-A520 offers maximum security, operational speed, and growth potential.

Key Features

• Dual-Station Thermal Printer with Logo Branding: High-speed 2-station thermal printing issues crisp customer receipts complete with custom graphic logos while simultaneously recording continuous internal audit journals.

• Massive UPC Capacity (Up to 15,000 Codes): Comes standard with 2,000 UPCs and expands up to 15,000 codes. Features a built-in UPC Learning Function to automatically program unassigned barcodes during active checkout shifts.

• 99 Departments & 6 Price Levels: Detailed inventory segregation across 99 department categories with 6 distinct pricing levels per item for promotional pricing, wholesale rates, or shift-based discounts.

• Extensive Peripheral Expansion: Two built-in RS-232 serial ports allow direct connections to barcode scanners, electronic scales, remote slip printers, PCs, and integrated credit card terminals.

• 84-Key Raised Tactile Keyboard: Programmable raised key layout enables custom key placement and rapid touch-typing during peak operating hours.

• Advanced Hospitality & Account Management: Supports Previous Balance Look-up, manual previous/credit balance entries, and Mix and Match discount tables.

• Up to 99 Cashiers & Cash Guard Security: Track sales across 99 cashier accounts with mandatory Cash and Check drawer declaration before closing out shifts.

• Heavy-Duty Steel Cash Drawer: Full-size commercial metal cash drawer equipped with a 5-bill / 5-coin removable insert tray.

Technical Specifications