Sharp XE-A401 Electronic Cash Register (XE-A401)

Sharp XE-A401 Electronic Cash Register (XE-A401) 

Description

The Sharp XE-A401 is a high-speed, commercial-grade electronic cash register designed to bring POS-level inventory management and dual-tape printing to busy retail counters and food service operations. Equipped with a 2-station alphanumeric thermal printer running at 13 lines per second, it simultaneously issues custom customer receipts and maintains a dedicated hard-copy internal audit journal. Featuring 99 pre-programmed departments, 1,800 Price Lookups (PLUs), 20 clerk accounts, and a full-size locking cash drawer with a subdrawer for media and large bills, the XE-A401 combines checkout speed with comprehensive cash security.

Key Features

• Dual-Station Thermal Printer & Custom Logo Branding: High-speed twin thermal printer operates at 13 lines per second using separate paper rolls for simultaneous receipt printing and continuous journal auditing. Supports custom graphic logo insertion and business messaging headers.

• Dual Display System: Features a high-contrast 2-line alphanumeric LCD operator screen alongside a rotary customer display for real-time transaction transparency.

• 1,800 PLUs & 99 Departments: Categorize store inventory across 99 pre-programmed departments and store up to 1,800 Price Lookups (PLUs) for accurate price retrieval.

• Free PC Link Software & Cable Included: Connects to a PC via RS-232 serial interface using the included PC cable and free programming software to easily program PLUs, departments, and clerk settings offline.

• Full-Size Cash Drawer with Subdrawer: Heavy-duty locking metal cash box features a removable 5-bill / 6-coin till, a subdrawer for checks and high-denomination bills, and 3 tender keys (Cash, Check, Charge).

• 20 Clerk Accounts & Periodic Reporting: Track cashier activity across up to 20 operator accounts with comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly management sales reports.

• Automated 4-Tax Calculation: Built-in tax engine automatically computes sales totals across up to 4 tax tables or preset add-on rates.

• Ergonomic Wide Key Layout: Keypad designed with enlarged, frequently used function keys to prevent cashier entry errors and accelerate line throughput.

Technical Specifications