Page 2 - Setting Up Your Cash Register - the Basics; abcoffice
Contents ii Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 4 Setting Up Your Cash Register - the Basics Using the Displays ........................................................................................................................................... 16 The Clerk Display .........................................
Page 3 - Ringing up Sales and Using Training Mode
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide iii Contents Programming the Credit Keys ......................................................................................................................46 Programming PLU Descriptions .......................................................................................
Page 4 - Maintenance and Options
Contents iv Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 9 Maintenance and Options Optional Accessories....................................................................................................................................... 82 Installing a New Paper Roll .....................................................
Page 7 - Welcome; Before Starting; H A P T E R
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your new Royal cash register! This register is designed to be easy to use, helping you to focus on running your business. Before Starting Before you start using this manual to set up and customize your cash register, you should know the ...
Page 8 - Important Phone Numbers
Chapter 1: Welcome 2 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide What is in the Box? Look for and unwrap the following: • Cash Register • 1 starter roll of standard thermal paper, Royal Reorder Number 013127 (57.5mm). • The black Journal spindle in the packing material. • 4 standard AA (1.5 volt) batteries for the mem...
Page 9 - Getting Started; Plugging in and Putting in the Batteries
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Getting Started Setting up your cash register consists of the following steps: • Plugging in and Putting in the Batteries • Installing the Paper Roll • Setting the Date And Time • Programming the Sales Tax • Setting at least 2 Department Keys Do all the steps to make sure yo...
Page 11 - Installing the Paper Roll
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 5 Installing the Paper Roll Installing the Paper Roll Your cash register has a thermal printer that prints receipts for the customer or a journal tape. You can use 2¼ inch (57.5 mm) wide standard thermal register paper. To install the paper roll 1 Insert the PRG key and turn...
Page 12 - Installing the Barcode Reader
Chapter 2: Getting Started 6 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide • If you do not need to print receipts: Place the black plastic Journal Takeup spindle on its grooves above the Battery compartment. The spindle sits above the paper roll. Press the Feed key to move the paper through the printer about 10-12 inche...
Page 13 - Setting the Date And Time
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 7 Setting the Date And Time Setting the Date And Time The date changes every day and prints in the month-day-year format. You can prevent the date from printing on the transaction receipts. The date format can also be changed to print day-month-year. For more information, se...
Page 14 - Programming the Sales Tax
Chapter 2: Getting Started 8 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Programming the Sales Tax Now you need to program the sales tax for your area. If you do not know your sales tax rate, contact your local government office. Tip You must press at least 4 digits in step 4. Note If you make a mistake or you hear an...
Page 15 - Programming Department Keys
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 9 Programming Department Keys Programming Department Keys You are done with the basic programming of your cash register. After you program at least 2 department keys, you are ready to use the cash register, if you do not want to use any of the other features. For more inform...
Page 16 - Getting To Know the Cash Register; Opening and Closing the Customer Display
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Getting To Know the Cash Register This chapter shows you the basics of using your cash register after you set it up. If you have not yet set up your cash register, see the Quick Start sheet that came in the box with your cash register or Getting Started on page 3. Opening an...
Page 18 - Using the Mode Key Area
Chapter 3: Getting To Know the Cash Register 12 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Using the Mode Key Area The Mode key area allows you to do the following. If you need to keep the register plugged in when you are not using it, turn the Mode key to the OF F position. The keyboard will not work and the cash dr...
Page 19 - Using the Keyboard
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 13 Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard The keyboard on your cash register looks like the following: To use the keyboard, do the following: • To use the cash register, put the key marked REG in the Mode key hole and turn to Reg1 or Reg 2. Now you can press the round Number ...
Page 20 - Using the Cash Drawer
Chapter 3: Getting To Know the Cash Register 14 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Using the Cash Drawer The cash drawer is where you put the money after you ring up a sale. The cash drawer has slots for putting paper bills and a tray for coins. You can store paper items such as checks and charge slips under ...
Page 21 - Using the Accessory Drawer
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 15 Using the Accessory Drawer 2 To lock the cash drawer, turn the key to the right and remove the key from the lock. 3 To unlock the cash drawer, turn the key to the left and remove the key from the lock. To open the cash drawer using the emergency lever 1 With your hands on...
Page 22 - Setting Up Your Cash Register - the; Using the Displays
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Setting Up Your Cash Register - the Basics This chapter includes explanations for setting: • Messages on the display and on receipts • Setting clerk numbers • Setting machine numbers • Setting clerk and manager passwords • Clearing error codes Using the Displays Your cash re...
Page 23 - The Clerk Display; Setting Alphanumeric Descriptions
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 17 Setting Alphanumeric Descriptions The Clerk Display When ringing up sales, you see the department number or P LU number on the clerk display. For information about all the messages that can appear on the display and how to open and close the display, see Opening and Closi...
Page 24 - Alphanumeric Code Chart
Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Cash Register - the Basics 18 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Alphanumeric Code Chart Other characters are also available. Use the tables in this section to help you find the ones you need. Use this table for lower case letters and numbers. Table 4 Letters and numbers Character C...
Page 26 - Using Single Width Characters
Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Cash Register - the Basics 20 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Using Single Width Characters The following describes the maximum number of characters that can be programmed for each item description in single width. To make a space to separate words, press the round Number 0 key t...
Page 27 - Programming a Store Logo or a Commercial Message; Store Logo Worksheet
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 21 Setting Alphanumeric Descriptions If you use double wide characters, the maximum number of characters you can use is cut in half. To make a character print extra wide, you must use the double width code 01 before each character as you type in the description. Programming ...
Page 30 - Setting the Commercial Message in the Footer
Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Cash Register - the Basics 24 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Setting the Commercial Message in the Footer You can also program a message that automatically prints at the bottom of the receipt. For example, you can list your hours of operation or a special promotion at the bottom...
Page 31 - Setting Clerk Numbers and Names
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 25 Setting Clerk Numbers and Names 6 If you want a 4th line, do the following: • Using the round Number keys area, press 74 . • Press the Return key. Footer line 4 appears on the display. • Enter the 4th line of the logo, up to 24 characters and then press the Check key. 7 I...
Page 33 - Using the Clerk System; Setting the Machine Number
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 27 Setting the Machine Number 3 The first 2 digits of the display show the Clerk Number when entered and the display shows the Clerk Name. The cash register is now ready for operation. Using the Clerk System If you see the message CLERK E12 , RE-CLERK# , or CLERK ERR in the ...
Page 34 - Setting X and Manager Passwords
Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Cash Register - the Basics 28 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Setting X and Manager Passwords Two Manager Passwords are available for added security: • one password to go to the P RG and Z modes • one password to go to the X mode. After you program a password, you must use it eve...
Page 35 - Printing the Quick Start Program Confirmation Report
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 29 Printing the Quick Start Program Confirmation Report 2 Using the round Number keys, press 1212 and then press the Check key. 3 You are now ready to run an X Report. Example 11: Go to the PRG or Z modes, using the Manager Password 1313 1 Put the P RG key in the Mode key sl...
Page 36 - Before Going to Register Mode
Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Cash Register - the Basics 30 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Your tape looks similar to the example Program Confirmation Report shown below. The Date, Time, Tax Rate and Department Status shows the information based upon your input. For more details of the symbols printed in the...
Page 37 - Error Codes; Clearing an Error
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 31 Error Codes Error Codes Your cash register makes beeps as well as shows you messages in the display. Some beeps and messages let you know everything is working and others let you know you need to do something. Clearing an Error The Clear key stops an alarm beep that happe...
Page 38 - Half System Clear; Full System Clear
Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Cash Register - the Basics 32 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide If your cash register will not stop making a beeping sound after you press the Clear key, you can do two more things. Half System Clear If you pressed the Clear key and the error beep does not stop, you can do a Half S...
Page 39 - Setting Up Your Cash Register -
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Setting Up Your Cash Register - Advanced This chapter shows you more advanced programming for your cash register. This chapter covers: • Programming Department Keys • Programming P LU Descriptions • Setting the Decimal Points • Setting the Rounding Rates • Programming Discou...
Page 42 - Setting Standard and Gallonage Mode
Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Cash Register - Advanced 36 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 3 Using the round Number keys, press 00000 and then press the Subtotal/w/Tax key. 4 Using the round Number keys, press 0 and then press the Dept 2 key. 5 Press the Amount Tend/Total key. Skip this step if you are going t...
Page 43 - Programming Tax Status
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 37 Programming Department Keys are entered, the error beep sounds and the keypad locks up. For example, to limit ring ups of more than $99.99, set the H DLO to 4. Programming Tax Status Some items must have tax collected by law. You can program your cash register to automati...
Page 44 - Programming Department Preset Price; Assigning Department Number Keys
Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Cash Register - Advanced 38 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Programming Department Preset Price If you do not want to preset a price, a price of 0 must be assigned to that department key. Department Preset Price programs a price in a department to save time when ringing up an ent...
Page 45 - Programming Department Names
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 39 Programming Department Keys Programming Department Names A name or description can be assigned to each department key. This name appears on the clerk display and prints when ringing up sales. For example, Clothing can print on the receipt in place of Dept 1 , Shoes can pr...
Page 48 - Programming Scrolling Messages
Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Cash Register - Advanced 42 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Programming Scrolling Messages Your cash register shows messages that move when you are not using it. You can use the default messages or you can program your own. You can change one or more messages at any time. For exa...
Page 49 - Programming Scrolling Message Display Times; Setting the Off Message
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 43 Programming Scrolling Message Display Times To program a message 1 Put the P RG key in the Mode key slot and turn it to the PRG position. 2 If you are prompted for a Manager Password, type the password number and then press the Check key. If you did not program a Manager ...
Page 50 - Setting the Mode Message; Setting the Sales Message Start and Stop Times
Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Cash Register - Advanced 44 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Setting the Mode Message To program the Mode message time setting 1 Put the P RG key in the Mode key slot and turn it to the P RG position. 2 If you are prompted for a Manager Password, type the password number and then ...
Page 51 - Setting the Idle Messages
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 45 Programming Scrolling Message Display Times To program the Sales message stop time setting 1 Put the P RG key in the Mode key slot and turn it to the PRG position. 2 If you are prompted for a Manager Password, type the password number and then press the Check key. If you ...
Page 52 - Setting the Amount of Time Letters Appear in the Display; Programming the Credit Keys
Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Cash Register - Advanced 46 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Setting the Amount of Time Letters Appear in the Display You can specify the amount of time letters appear in the display. The shorter amount of time, the faster the message scrolls across the display. To program the amo...
Page 54 - Programming PLU Descriptions; Programming PLUs without a Barcode Reader
Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Cash Register - Advanced 48 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Programming PLU Descriptions The Price-Look Up system allows for fast, accurate entry of an item and automatically records the number of items sold. If you want to use the optional barcode reader, you can scan U P C code...
Page 55 - Programming PLUs with the Barcode Reader
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 49 Programming PLU Descriptions 5 Using the round Number keys, press 299 and then press the Department 1 key. For more information about using the department keys, see Assigning Department Number Keys on page 38. 6 Press the keys to spell APPLE , using the Alphanumeric keys ...
Page 56 - Setting the Decimal Points
Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Cash Register - Advanced 50 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 5 Using the round Number keys, press 299 and then press the Department 1 key. The P LU name appears on the display. For more information about using the department keys, see Assigning Department Number Keys on page 38. 6...
Page 57 - Setting the Rounding Rates; Programming Discounts; Programming Minus Percentage Discounts
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 51 Setting the Rounding Rates 2 If you are prompted for a Manager Password, type the password number and then press the Check key. If you did not program a Manager Password, go to the next step. 3 Using the round Number keys, press 2 and then press the -%/RA key. Setting the...
Page 58 - Programming Coupon Discounts
Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Cash Register - Advanced 52 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide a discount, the discount you enter must always be 4 digits. For example, you enter a 25% discount as 2500 . You can also set it so that the Minus Percentage Discount amount is not subtracted from the department totals on...
Page 60 - Method 1
Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Cash Register - Advanced 54 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide To program the Coupon key The following examples show the most commonly used options in programming the Coupon Discount key. Method 1 You can select if no tax is programmed in the cash register or if you want to charge t...
Page 61 - Method 2; Programming Plus Percentage Add-ons
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 55 Programming Discounts 2 If you are prompted for a Manager Password, type the password number and then press the Check key. If you did not program a Manager Password, go to the next step. 3 Using the round Number keys, press 000 and then press the Cpn key. Note See page 96...
Page 62 - Programming Flag Options
Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Cash Register - Advanced 56 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 2 If you are prompted for a Manager Password, type the password number and then press the Check key. If you did not program a Manager Password, go to the next step. 3 Using the round Number keys, press 1000 0 and then pr...
Page 68 - Ringing up Sales and Using; Ringing up Sales
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Ringing up Sales and Using Training Mode After you set up your cash register, ringing up sales is easy. For information about ringing up complicated sales, see Examples on page 90. If you want to learn about using the cash register without affecting the daily total, you can ...
Page 70 - Ringing up Sales with the Barcode Reader; Using Training Mode
Chapter 6: Ringing up Sales and Using Training Mode 64 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Ringing up Sales with the Barcode Reader You can also ring up sales using the optional barcode reader. Before you can ring up sales with the barcode reader, the U P C symbol must be programmed into the cash register with...
Page 72 - Programming Complex Tax Rates
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Programming Complex Tax Rates Your cash register can manage complex tax rates and assignments. This chapter explains how to do this. Many people do not need the information in this chapter. If this information does not relate to your business needs, you can skip it. If some ...
Page 73 - Setting the Tax Rates
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 67 Setting the Tax Rates Setting the Tax Rates You can program 4 different tax rates on your cash register. Each tax rate can be linked directly to a department key (see Programming Tax Status on page 37), or by pressing the Tax 1 or Tax 2 keys before ringing up an entry. Yo...
Page 74 - Confirmation Report
Chapter 7: Programming Complex Tax Rates 68 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 2 If you are prompted for a Manager Password, type the password number and then press the Check key. If you did not program a Manager Password, go to the next step. 3 Using the round Number keys area, press 1 and press the Tax 1 ke...
Page 76 - Running Reports; Running the Program Confirmation Report
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Running Reports Your cash register includes many reports. In this chapter, we explain: • Programming confirmation • The assigned Department keys • The assigned P LUs • The tax status of departments and P LUs • Management reports, such as sales totals Running the Program Conf...
Page 78 - Running the Department Confirmation Report; Running the PLU Confirmation Report
Chapter 8: Running Reports 72 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Running the Department Confirmation Report You can print a report that shows the programmed information for a range of departments. This is helpful if you want to see the programmed names of some of the departments, but do not need to see all ot...
Page 79 - Running the Department Sales Report; Running Management Reports
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 73 Running the Department Sales Report An example P LU Confirmation Report is show below. Your report shows you the specific information about your programming. Running the Department Sales Report The Department Sales Report allows you to check the current sales information ...
Page 80 - About X Readings
Chapter 8: Running Reports 74 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide When you are done printing these reports, the information only exists on the cash register tape. You can run almost all reports in the Z position. To prevent someone from accidently printing these reports, a manager password can be set. After th...
Page 81 - About Management Reports
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 75 Running Management Reports About Management Reports The following management reports are available: • Cash-in-Drawer Report - Only available in the X position. Tells you how much cash is in the drawer at the time of the report. • Clerk Report - Prints total sales amounts ...
Page 82 - Running a Clerk Report; Running a Financial Report
Chapter 8: Running Reports 76 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Running a Clerk Report The Clerk report shows sales by clerk number. For more information about setting clerk numbers, see Setting Clerk Numbers and Names on page 25. • A Clerk report in the X position shows sales up to the current hour. • A Cle...
Page 83 - Financial Report Example
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 77 Running Management Reports Note If you use the Z position, the history is reset in the cash register after the repor t is printed. 2 If you are prompted for a Manager Password, type the password number and then press the Check key. If you did not program a Manager Passwor...
Page 85 - Running an Hourly Report
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 79 Running Management Reports To reset the Z2 counter 1 Put the P RG key in the Mode key slot and turn it to the PRG position. 2 If you are prompted for a Manager Password, type the password number and then press the Check key. If you did not program a Manager Password, go t...
Page 86 - Running PLU Reports
Chapter 8: Running Reports 80 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Running PLU Reports The P LU report shows the quantity and cost of each P LU Number rung up. Only P LUs that had sales will print. Important A PLU Reading must be closed out in the Z position. To print a PLU report 1 Put the Z or PRG key in the ...
Page 87 - Maintenance and Options
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Maintenance and Options Follow these steps to make sure your cash register works well. • Your register must remain uncovered when turned on. This allows the electronic components to properly cool. • Use a dust cover when the register is not in operation and the control lock ...
Page 88 - Optional Accessories; Installing a New Paper Roll
Chapter 9: Maintenance and Options 82 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Optional Accessories Your cash register can accommodate optional accessories such as: • Model P S 700 Barcode Scanner. • RegisterLink TM P C-based software. This software allows you to connect the cash register to your P C to download yo...
Page 89 - Using the Battery System
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 83 Using the Battery System 4 Grab the small handle on the right of the print roller. Push the little handle towards the back of the cash register and raise the roller bar up. 5 Lay the end of the paper across the printer as shown. Move the print roller down onto the paper a...
Page 91 - Ordering Accessories
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 85 Ordering Accessories Ordering Accessories Table 19 Optional Accessories Item Part Number Protective Keytop Cover 013218 Replacement 4 Slot Bill Tray & Drawer (Coin Tray not included) CD510002 Replacement 5 Coin Tray CD500002 Duplicate Cash Drawer/ Journal Lock Key Set...
Page 92 - Troubleshooting; I Hear an Error Beep
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Troubleshooting Select and follow the procedure which best describes what is happening. Error Codes You may see these errors on the display. This table explains what they are and how to fix them. I Hear an Error Beep Some error beeps are normal. See Error Codes on page 31 fo...
Page 93 - Sec; code error appears in PRG, X OR Z modes; Printer Error
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 87 PE Printer Error For example, if the last position you were in was REG, turn the key to the REG position and press the Clear key and then press the Amount Tend Total , Check , or Charge key to complete a sale. If your last position was P RG, turn the key to the P RG posit...
Page 94 - The Register Does Not Work at All
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting 88 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 5 If there is a F U NCTION error and an E appears on the display, press the Clear key. 6 If an FU NCTION error continues to appear, turn the Mode key to the last position (P RG, REG, X or Z) you were in before the error appeared. If the last po...
Page 95 - If Nothing Helps
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 89 Half System Clear Half System Clear If you cannot get the cash register to respond, try a half system clear. To do a half system clear 1 Turn the Mode key to the OF F position. 2 Unplug the cash register from the power source. 3 Wait 30 seconds. 4 Plug the cash register i...
Page 96 - Examples
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Examples The examples in this section show how to ring up different types of transactions. A maximum of 7 digits may be used to enter a price. Reminder If Clerk Numbers are programmed, be sure to type the CLERK # , then press the CLERK key, the password and the CHECK key, if...
Page 98 - Sample Receipt
Chapter 11: Examples 92 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Sample Receipt The example below shows the general transaction information you see printed on a receipt. • Voiding a P LU Multiplication Sale• Voiding a P LU Sale• Voiding a P LU Sale with a Coupon Discount• Voiding a Plu Sale with a Minus Percentage ...
Page 99 - Transaction Codes
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 93 Transaction Codes Transaction Codes The following codes appear on transaction receipts: Table 21 Transaction Codes The code... Means this... # Reference Number @ Amount Being Multiplied 1 AMOUNT Amount of Cash Tendered ADD ON Plus Percent CASH Cash Transaction Total CHANG...
Page 100 - Adding Tax to a Non-Taxable Department; Cash Sale With Tendering Change
Chapter 11: Examples 94 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide The rest of this chapter shows you example transactions. Reminder Put the REG key in the Mode key slot and turn it to the REG1 position. You are ready to ring up sales. Adding Tax to a Non-Taxable Department Example 26: Assume the Department 2 key is ...
Page 101 - Cash Sale Without Tendering Change; Charge Sale
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 95 Cash Sale Without Tendering Change You do not need to press the Subtotal key if you do not want the subtotal of a sale to print. 3 Press the key 4 In the Number keys area, press 500 , and then press the key. Cash Sale Without Tendering Change Example 28: Ring up a $1.00 i...
Page 102 - Coupon Discount Sale; Version 1a; Version 1b; Version 2
Chapter 11: Examples 96 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Coupon Discount Sale Example 30: There are various versions of ringing up a Coupon Discount sale. Based on the option selected for the Tax Status Number, select the example below that best serves your needs. Version 1a In the following example, the ta...
Page 104 - Exempting Tax On An Item; Exempting Tax on the Entire Sale
Chapter 11: Examples 98 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 2 In the Number keys area, press 200 , then press the key, and then press the key. 3 In the Number keys area, press 300 , and then P RES S the key. 4 Press the key. 5 In the Number keys area, press 1000 , and then press the key. Note The register retu...
Page 105 - Version 1
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 99 Gallonage Sales Transaction 2 Press the key. 3 Press the key. Gallonage Sales Transaction Example 36: In this example, Department 4 is programmed for Gallonage Mode and is non-taxable. Ring 10.759 gallons at $1.149 per gallon. To ring a gallonage sales transaction 1 In th...
Page 106 - Multiplication of a Department Unit Price; Multiplication Sale
Chapter 11: Examples 100 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Version 2 Note When ringing a taxable item with a percentage discount, tax will automatically be charged on the discounted amount, the amount after the percentage discount is deducted. To ring a minus percentage discount sale 1 In the Number keys are...
Page 107 - Multiplying By A Fraction
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 101 Multiplying By A Fraction 2 In the Number keys area, press 100 , and then press the key. 3 Press the key. Note You can use from .01 to 999.99 when ringing up the quantity of an item. Multiplying By A Fraction Example 40: Multiply the quantity of 1.25, as in 1¼ yards of f...
Page 108 - Overriding a PLU Sale; PLU Sale
Chapter 11: Examples 102 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Overriding a PLU Sale Example 42: If you need to enter a different price than what is programmed into a PLU #: Enter the price 100 , press the PLU ALT key, enter the PLU # , then press the PLU key. The word *PRICE* appears above the PLU description o...
Page 110 - Registering A Department Unit Price; Registering A Reference Number
Chapter 11: Examples 104 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 2 Press the key. Note If the Plus Percentage Rate is not pre-programmed, type in the Plus Percentage Rate before pressing the key. 3 Press the key. Received-On-Account Sale Example 47: Indicates money put in the cash drawer. Ring up $50.00 to show th...
Page 111 - Return Sale; Split Tendering Sale
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 105 Return Sale To register a reference number 1 In the Number keys area, enter the Reference Number up to 10 digits, and then press the key. 2 In the Number keys area, press 100 , and then press the key. 3 Press the key. Return Sale Example 50: Refund a $1.00 item in Depart...
Page 112 - Temporarily Overriding a PLU Price
Chapter 11: Examples 106 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 2 Press the key. 3 In the Number keys area, press 500 ,and then press the key. 4 Press the key. Note When using the Split Tendering function, the amount in cash must always be entered first. The sale can also be finalized with the Check key. Substitu...
Page 113 - Voiding A Coupon Sale; Voiding a Department Preset Price
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 107 Voiding A Coupon Sale Voiding A Coupon Sale Example 54: Void a $1.00 item in Department 1, void a 20¢ coupon. To void a coupon sale 1 In the Number keys area, press 100 , press the key, and then press the key. 1 In the Number keys area, press 20 , press the key, and then...
Page 114 - Voiding a Department Preset with a Coupon Discount
Chapter 11: Examples 108 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Voiding a Department Preset with a Coupon Discount Example 56: Assume Department 1 is programmed for $1.00 and Department 2 is programmed for $2.00. Ring up Department 1 and deduct 20¢, ring up Department 2 and deduct 20¢, then void the Department 1 ...
Page 115 - Voiding A Minus Percentage Discount Sale; Voiding a Multiplication of a Department Preset Price
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 109 Voiding A Minus Percentage Discount Sale 3 Press the key. 4 Press the key, press the key, and then press the key. Note If the Minus Percentage Discount Rate is not pre-programmed, type in the discount rate before pressing the key. Voiding A Minus Percentage Discount Sale...
Page 116 - Voiding A Multiplication Sale; Voiding a PLU Multiplication Sale
Chapter 11: Examples 110 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 3 In the Number keys area, press 2 , and then press the key. 4 Press the key. 5 Press the key. 6 Press the key. 7 In the Number keys area, press 3 , and then press the key. 8 Press the key. 9 Press the key. Voiding A Multiplication Sale Example 60: V...
Page 118 - Voiding a Plu Sale with a Minus Percentage Discount; Voiding a PLU Sale with a Plus Percentage Rate
Chapter 11: Examples 112 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Voiding a Plu Sale with a Minus Percentage Discount Example 64: Assume PLU #1 is preset for the price of $1.00 in Department 1 and the key is pre-programmed for 10%. Ring up PLU #1, deduct 10%, then void this entry. To void a PLU sale with a minus pe...
Page 119 - Voiding a Plus Percentage Sale; Voiding A Sale
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 113 Voiding a Plus Percentage Sale Voiding a Plus Percentage Sale Example 66: Void a $1.00 item in Department 1 and void a pre-programmed Plus Percentage Rate of 10%. To void a PLUs percentage sale 1 In the Number keys area, press 100 , press the key, and then press the key....
Page 120 - Calculating State Tax Table Codes; Calculating Your Tax; P P E N D I X
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Calculating State Tax Table Codes This appendix shows you how to program your cash register for state tax. Check the Royal website at www.royal.com for the established state tax table rates. The State Tax Code represents a series of codes which are derived from your State's ...
Page 124 - Example Tax Chart
Appendix A: Calculating State Tax Table Codes 118 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Example Tax Chart The following is an example of how a tax chart can look. Note A total of 63 breakpoints can be programmed on this cash register. abcoffice www.abcoffice.com 1-800-658-8788
Page 125 - The Worksheet
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 119 Calculating Your Tax The Worksheet Write down your results as you go. abcoffice www.abcoffice.com 1-800-658-8788
Page 126 - Programming the State Tax
Appendix A: Calculating State Tax Table Codes 120 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Programming the State Tax You need to get a copy of your state's Retail Tax Chart so you can know the base tax amount. The base tax amount is the maximum price where no tax is charged. For example, if no tax is charged from 0...
Page 127 - GST/PST System for Canada; Canadian Tax Programming Example
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide GST/PST System for Canada This appendix explains programming G ST or P ST for taxation in Canada. Before you can use G ST or P ST, you must first program Flag 13. For more information about programming flags, see Programming Flag Options on page 56. To program Flag 13 1 Put ...
Page 130 - Product Information; Specifications and Safety
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Product Information Specifications and Safety Table 24 Specifications And Safety Feature Description Type Electronic cash register Display One line alphanumeric display Capacity 7 digit input and 10 digit readout Printer Thermal printer Ink Source Thermal alphanumeric printe...
Page 131 - Safety Notice; FCC Warning
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 125 Safety Notice Safety Notice • The power outlet for this cash register must be located near the unit and be easily accessible. • Do not use this cash register outdoors in the rain or near any source of liquid, such as a pool. • The back-up power system: When you are not u...
Page 132 - Description Tables
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 127 Description Tables Description Tables The following table shows the various text your cash register prints in the languages programmed in your cash register. Table 25 Language Descriptions ENGLISH SPANISH FRENCH GERMAN PRINT LOCATION COU P ON CU P ON COU P ON M I N U S S...
Page 135 - Index
Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Index A about management reports 75X readings 74Z readings 74 accessories optional 82ordering 85 alphanumeric code chart 18, 40 amount of time messages appear 46 B barcode reader installing 6programming 6programming PLUs 49ringing up sales 64setting up PLUs 49 batteries loca...