Sharp XE-A177 Cash Register (XE-A177)

The Sharp XE-A177 is an affordable, user-friendly electronic cash register designed to bring speed, clarity, and energy efficiency to everyday retail counters and small businesses. Equipped with a tilting multi-line LCD operator display with a soft blue backlight, an integrated rear customer display, and a quiet single-station thermal printer operating at 12 lines per second, it streamlines ring-ups and customer receipts. Featuring graphic logo capabilities, error-warning diagnostics, RS-232 connectivity, and a medium-duty locking cash drawer with a dedicated check slot, the XE-A177 offers reliable cash management with minimal operating costs.

Key Features

• Tilting Multi-Line Operator LCD Screen: High-contrast 160 × 64 dot LCD operator screen with a blue backlight and adjustable front-and-back tilt mechanism for optimal visibility from any counter angle.

• Fast Single-Station Thermal Printer: Prints customer receipts at approximately 12.0 lines per second without ink or ribbons. Long-life thermal printhead mechanism is rated for up to 5 million lines of operation.

• Custom Graphic Logo & Receipt Messaging: Customize customer receipts with graphic business logos and up to 6 lines of promotional header/footer text (30 characters per line).

• Medium-Duty Locking Cash Drawer: Rugged metal cash box with a physical security key lock, 5 bill slots, 8 coin compartments, and a front insertion slot for dropping checks and credit slips safely under the till.

• RS-232 Serial Port: Equipped with an RS-232 serial interface for PC utility connectivity, data transfers, and dealer setup programming.

• Energy-Efficient Design with Screen Saver: Smart energy-saving power management extends display lifespan and cuts energy draw when idle.

• On-Screen Diagnostics & Error Warnings: Error state alerts include audible warning beeps paired with clear text error messages on the operator LCD screen for rapid troubleshooting.

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