Making the most of your cash register

Don't use your cash register as just a money box. If used correctly a cash register can improve your bottom line by quite a bit while saving you time.

When I go shopping if there is a long line at the cashier and I don't need the item that second I leave and I would avoid that store in the future. Don't let this happen to you, speed up your lines! How you may ask? Well number one is a bar code scanner if you are a retail store, or a large keyboard if food service. Both of these items speed up lines and improve accuracy. Do you want your cashier to enter prices and make all those mistakes and double or triple the time it takes to check out? If you don't think it is important then time it yourself, audit a couple hours of sales to see how accurate your cashiers were.

Integrate your cash register with credit card payments directly! Don't make your cashiers ring up the sale, go to another machine and enter the amount, wait for the processing, go back to the register and finalize the sale. Holy cow you have now made the process so much longer then it needed to be and opened yourself up to massive errors! Don't believe me then audit your cash register and the credit card machine. How many sales for $19.99 were entered into the credit card machine at $0.99 or $9.99 or $0.09 Our customers that have taken our challenge and audited have all integrated the payments and never looked back! When you interface a cash register with payments directly you force accuracy, your ensure the item is registered, you know the sale was settled correctly and you saved massive amounts of time! Both Sharp and SAM4s make cash registers that interface with the Datacap twin Tran. After the interface is done you will have a cash register that accepts credit cards directly saving time and forcing accuracy.

There are many more ways to use a register more efficiently and if you would like to discuss how we can help you with a commercial grade quality cash register call us at 1-800-863-2274 and we would be happy to consult with you.

David

Need help programming your cash register?

So it is the time of year to be programming your cash register. Many cites and States increase sales taxes this time of year. If you forget to increase the rate your cash register charges you still have to pay the state the correct amount. Don't lose profit get your SAM4s cash register programmed for the correct tax. We also program Sharp cash registers. Most changes are quick and the current fee for 2013/14 is $50.00 for most models. Call us at 1-800-863-2274 to schedule a time to program your cash register

POS sales and service in Seattle / Tacoma area

If you are looking for a new system or to replace an old system we can help. We are the oldest POS system provider in the Seattle Tacoma area. We install and support restaurant POS, and retail store POS. Our solutions include computer based POS systems and cash register systems. If you need integrated credit card or gift card interface we can do that. If you need a customer loyalty program we have those to.

Give us a call and we would be happy to set a time to meet with you and show you the best system for your business. 1-800-863-2274

Cash Register sales and service in Washington State

If you are looking for a cash register or POS systems in Seattle look no further. NBS, Inc. has been here since 1972 just south of the Sea Tac airport in Kent. We offer sales and support of Sharp cash registers, restaurant touch screen POS systems, SAM4s cash registers and retail inventory control POS systems.

Quite often we hear from people that bought a cash register from one of the big box stores only to find out they can't get help when they need it. So save yourself the trouble and buy from a dealer like us in the first place. We can help with tiny $300.00 cash registers to multi terminal touch screen point of sale systems.

We have field technicians on the road everyday from Everett to Olympia, Bremerton to North Bend and everywhere in between. Every now and then we will make a service call or delivery to Ellensburg, or Bellingham and last month we helped out a customer in Vancouver WA.

If we can't make it out to your place we also solve many issues over the phone at very reasonable rates especially with our pre-paid support packages.

Give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 to see if we can help with your cash register needs. 

Touch Screen systems and POS software in Washington State

National Business Systems, Inc. has been providing POS systems in Washington State for over forty years. If you want to buy a point of sale system for your restaurant from someone that will be around for a long time you should contact us. We offer the Digital Dining Restaurant System, the Country's best POS system. If a POS system is maybe too much for your business we also offer high end cash register systems as well as entry level systems as well.

We can install the system in person in most of the greater Puget Sound area including Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Lacey, Bellevue, Redmond, Renton and more.

Don't invest in a system where there won't be any support in a couple years, buy from us and protect your investment!

Call us at 1-800-863-2274 to set up a free demonstration of  the best restaurant touch screen system in Seattle

Cash register sales and service in the Seattle Tacoma area

With over 40 years in business service the greater Puget Sound area we can help you with your service or support issues with SAM4s cash registers or commercial grade Sharp cash registers.

We are a full line dealer for SAM4s and Sharp cash registers. We specialize in credit card interfaces with the Datacap Twin Tran or other Tran product.

We will be closed this Christmas Eve 12/24/13 and of course Christmas 12/25/13 but will be back in the office right after the Holiday.

Call us at 1-800-863-2274 to schedule an appoint

Restaurant POS systems in Seattle

We offer the finest Restaurant POS system in Seattle, which is Digital Dining. Not only will you be covered with powerful security and times saving features Digital Dining also features marketing tools to allow you to cultivate and grow your loyal customer base.

Digital Dining works across a wide range of platforms from the traditional wired touch screen to wireless terminals using the iPad or iPod.

Contact us for a free demo of the Digital Dining system. We have been serving the Seattle Tacoma area for 40+ years offering cash registers and point of sale systems.

Call us at 1-800-863-2274

Understanding how a Datacap Twin Tran works with your cash register

Datacap Twin Tran Flow Chart

Most cash registers that interface to credit card payments use a Datacap Twin Tran, IPTran, or Dial Tran. If you need to have your new merchant services programmed into your Datacap we can help. First you will need to decide on which merchant services company you want to go with. We have several good companies we work with all the time if you need a reference. If you already know who you are going to use you can call us with a couple pieces of information.

• The Serial Number of the Datacap Twin Tran (or Tran product you have)
• The Var Sheet from your merchant services
• Make and model of cash register you will be connecting to
• How many cash registers you will be connecting to.

There are a few things we will need answered in order to process the order and get your Datacap reprogrammed. Here are some things that should be answered

• Do you accept Tips?
• Do you accept EBT
• Do you accept PIN based debit transactions?

All these items are very important when selecting the platform your Datacap device should be programmed with.

Now a few environmental issues to figure out

• Do you want to use a High Speed IP connection
• Do you want to use a dial up connection
• Would you like to use both?
• If IP can you run a patch cable from Datacap device to router?

If you need help navigating the steps of programming a Datacap TwinTran on your cash register we can help. We can even help connecting you to a merchant processor that will supply you with a low cost Datacap if you need one. Give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

7 Habits of Highly Successful Restaurant Owners

To arrange a demo of Digital Dining please contact us at 1-800-863-2274. We have been providing restaurant Touch Screen POS systems in the Seattle Tacoma area for over 20 years.

Programming cash registers in Washington State

We are just a little bit more then a month out from the new year. Do you live in an area where the sales taxes are increasing and you will need to program your SAM4s cash register or your Sharp register?

We do programming for cash registers over the phone for all commercial Sharp registers and all the SAM4s models. Don't wait to get in line for the tax change, call early and arrange for a technician to call you back and walk you through the process of changing the sales tax.

Keep in mind you will need you program key and a phone at the register. The program key for a SAM4s is a "P" key or a "C" key as they both will work. For a Sharp cash register is needs to be a "MA" key

To schedule call 1-800-863-2274 and there is a fee for this service. Here are some sites you can visit as well

Programming sales tax on SAM4s cash registers

Sales tax programming on Sharp cash registers

Happy New Year and wishing you all a great 2014

One stop POS providor

National Business Systems located in Kent, WA has been serving Washington State since 1972 What sets us apart is the fact we carry a wide variety of POS and Cash Registers systems. We offer restaurant touch screen POS systems that are computer based and cash register based. We can tailor a system to fit your needs and budget. If you need a simple POS with a kitchen printer with a budget of under $2000.00 we can do that, you need five touch screen terminals with credit card interface and kitchen video we can do that too.

We also feature POS systems for retail applications. We have $1000.00 cash registers, iPad solutions for POS, software based inventory control systems and more. Again you won't have to try and make a system fit because we have a variety of systems to meet your budget and goals.

We have clients in Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Redmond, Kent, Auburn, Issaquah, Everett, and more. We have been here since 1972 and will be here for a long time. If you don't know what type of POS or cash register will work for you give us a call 1-800-863-2274

Silver POS system for the Mom and Pop retailer

The NCR Silver POS system

If you need a good POS system for your small retail business you should look at our Silver POS system for the iPad. The system hardware starts at $499.00 plus the iPad and a monthly subscription fee for the cloud based software. Because it is cloud based you can log into the system from anywhere you have internet access.

I think the most powerful features of the Silver system is that is allows you to market directly to your customers via email. For example you could send an email to customers that have not come in for 2 months, or send a email to customers that come in frequently all in just a few minutes and all integrated.

We are one the oldest and most established independent POS dealer in the Seattle Tacoma area. We have been serving Washington State since 1972. Call us at 1-800-863-2274 to set an appointment for a on hands demo.

Do you need to know how to program a SAM4s SPS-2000 touch screen cash register

The SAM4s SPS-2000 is a great touch screen cash register. The modular design allows you to customize to fit the needs of your business. This machine will work well in any type of restaurant.

The SPS-2000 interfaces with credit card payments with a Datacap Twin Tran which is easy to interface and completely integrates for seamless transactions. The SPS-2000 also supports gift card payments as well

If you already have one and your looking to program or change menu items on the SAM4s SPS-2000 we can help. Give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 for rates and availability.

The SAM4s ER-290 is a great entry level cash register

SAM4s ER-290 cash register

The SAM4s ER-290 cash register is a very good machine for someone looking for an entry level machine. Simple to use with a small impact printer it is a great machine for the owner operator. Retail or restaurant use is fine for this cash register.

We carry the entire line of SAM4s cash register and serve the Seattle Tacoma area as well as Eastern WA. If you are not sure which machine would work best for you give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

Download a SAM4s cash register manual

cash registers

If you have misplaced your SAM4s cash register manual there is a chance you can get a free download or buy a replacement manual. Some of the newer machine do not come with a manual but rather a CD with the manual on it. Please keep in mind that cash register dealers do not receive extra manuals, only one manual comes with a register for the end-user and the dealer does not get any spares from the manufacture. We either buy them or print them from the file ourselves.

Once you have your manual and you need help we can help you with programming and training. It is not free but it is available whether you bought the register from us or not.

Give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

The SAM4s SPS-500 series are the most advanced cash registers on the market

SAM4s SPS-520 FT cash register

We have been in the cash register business for a long time in Seattle Washington. Used to be Sharp cash registers were the best selling machines in the country. I think in the commercial grade cash register market SAM4s cash registers have taken the lead and extending that lead every day.

Driving the popularity of the SAM4s line us is the fact they are coming out with new models that feature technology that computer users take for granted but have been missing from cash registers like USB ports, touch screens and simple things like that!

The star of the line up is the SAM4s SPS-500 series which includes the following

• SAM4s SPS-520R raised key cash register with receipt and journal
• SAM4s SPS-520F flat keyboard register also with receipt and journal
• SAM4s SPS-530R features a raised keyboard and a single station printer
• SAM4s SPS-530F for restaurants with a flat keyboard and single station printer

All of these cash registers can use the Datacap Twin Tran for credit card interface and gift card interface. All can interface with bar code scanners, kitchen printers, scales, kitchen video, computers and DVR systems.

Need help picking out a model for your business then call us at 1-800-863-2274 and we can help you.

The cash register with a touch screen the SPS-2000 from SAM4s

The SAM4s SPS-2000 is a touch screen cash register. Often confused for a touch screen computer the truth is the SPS-2000 is a touch screen rom based cash register. In our experience ROM based cash registers are far more durable the a PC based system. Unlike a PC system the SPS-2000 has no operating system, no hard drive, no fan and no games!

The SPS-2000 interfaces with all the popular accessories restaurants want like credit card interface with the Datacap Twin Tran, kitchen printers, kitchen video, scales, scanners and more.

If you already own a SPS-2000 and would like expert support for programming or training then contact us at 1-800-863-2274 or at SAM4s SPS-2000 support

Programming the time on a cash register

It is that time of year again when you need to program the time on your cash register due to daylight saving time ending. We can help program the time on a SAM4s cash register. If you bought your cash register from us we will help for free (if you ask for Dave Jr.) if you bought it elsewhere we can still help but the fee is $50.00

We can help on all SAM4s and Samsung cash registers and many of the Sharp models but not all. Call us at 1-800-863-2274

Sharp ER-A410

We have a few Sharp ER-A410 cash registers in stock after a long wait. If you need one better get them now because they will be gone again very soon. This is a very sought after cash register and Sharp has had low inventory for the last 4 or 5 months. We only have a few in stock after getting a large order in last week.

We can also offer programming and support for not only the ER-A410 but any of the commercial grade models. We do not offer support for models that begin with XE.

We have keyboard covers and templates for the ER-A410 and the ER-420, which is the flat keyboard version of the ER-A410

Give us a call 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s SPS-530 cash register

SAM4s SPS-530F cash register

Yesterday we blogged about the SPS-520 but today we will look at the new model of the 500 series. The other model is the SAM4s SPS-530 cash register is sold in two different keyboard versions. One is the SPS-530R or AKA as the SPS-530RT is a version made for retail applications like gift stores, C-Store, grocery stores, feed stores etc. This version included raised keys that are easier to key in open prices or a SKU or UPC number as opposed to the flat keyboard 530F as pictured above.

The SPS-530F as mentioned above includes a flat micro-motion keyboard designed for restaurants. The large flat keyboard allows for all (or many) of your menu items to be placed on the keyboard for one-touch selling. The SPS-520F was made in mind for restaurants, bars, clubs, cafeterias and more types of food service.

Both the R and F version both feature a large 3 1/8th" receipt printer to issue a receipt to your customer. The receipt can also be made to print on demand only if desired. If a journal is required then you would use an electronic journal also known as an "EJ" which can be printed.

Either machine has the choice of many options like credit card interface with the Datacap, kitchen printers, scales, DVR, kitchen video, coin changers and more.

Need help deciding which register is for you? Call us at 1-800-863-2274 and we will help you buy the right one.



SAM4s SPS-530R cash register

SAM4s SPS-520 cash register

SAM4s SPS-520F cash register

The SAM4s SPS-520 cash register is sold in two different versions. One is the SPS-520R or AKA as the SPS-520RT is a version made for retail applications like gift stores, C-Store, grocery stores, feed stores etc. This version included raised keys that are easier to key in open prices or a SKU or UPC number as opposed to the flat keyboard 520F as pictured above.

The SPS-520F as mentioned above includes a flat micro-motion keyboard designed for food service. The large flat keyboard allows for all (or many) of your menu items to be placed on the keyboard for one-touch selling. The SPS-520F was made in mind for restaurants, bars, clubs, cafeterias and more types of food service.
Both the R and F version both feature a receipt and journal printer which allows you to keep an audit or journal tape, and issue a receipt to your customer. The receipt can also be made to print on demand only if desired.

Either machine has the choice of many options like credit card interface with the Datacap, kitchen printers, scales, DVR, kitchen video, coin changers and more.

Need help deciding which register is for you? Call us at 1-800-863-2274 and we will help you buy the right one.

SAM4s SPS-520R cash register

Are you looking for a cash register keyboard cover?

Cash register keyboard cover

Flat keyboard cash registers need to have the overlay (keyboard cover) replaced from time to time. There is no definitive time frame as it all depends on use and environment. If your place is busy and you cook items near the register or allow smoking in your establishment chance are you will need to replace your keyboard cover more often. Having said that I do think once a year is about average for most machines.

Keyboard covers are made for flat restaurant style registers as well as registers designed for retail with raised keys. Of course in food service your machine is facing more dangers but don't forget in the retail world dangers lurk too!

Most keyboard covers no longer cover the key or the credit card reader. There are a few older models that the key area is covered however the key hole is still vulnerable.

Over the years we have seen $20.00 keyboard covers save a machine from spills of everything possible! You can never be too safe and the cost of doing business without a register is far greater then the cost of a cover.

Here are a few places that offer keyboard covers

• Sharp cash register keyboard covers
• SAM4s cash register keyboard covers

Need help finding one not listed then call us at 1-800-863-2274

Can I install a wireless kitchen printer on a SAM4s or Sharp cash register?

Bluetooth Kitchen Printer Adapter

You can install a kitchen printer on a SAM4s or Sharp cash register without running cables! Use the LM048 Bluetooth Adapter to your cash register and a standard serial kitchen printer.

 

Eliminate cables and the labor cost to install them. Use the LM048 Adapter anywhere you would ordinarily run a serial (RS-232C) cable. In many applications equipment is located in environments that would normally require a cable run under a floor, or above a ceiling. The expense of an electrician or qualified cable installer may be significantly more than the cost of this simple, reliable wireless device.

 

Run Remote Printers and Other RS-232C Devices Without Wiring

Compact, Affordable, and Easy-to-Install

Uses Reliable Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Range of up to 328 Feet (100m) Without Obstructions

The Only Wireless Adaptor That Supports “Out of Paper / Cover Open” Printer Status to the ECR

The Smallest RS-232C Bluetooth Adaptor Available

Pre-Configured for Easy Setup

You can call 1-800-863-2274 to order.

The SAM4s SPS-2000 is the real deal if you are looking for a tough restaurant cash register POS system

SAM4s SPS-2000

The SAM4s SPS-2000 is a great cash register. Yes it is a cash register not a computer, it does not run software it includes firmware. All of those points make it very stable and trouble free system. This system will do most of what all the high end POS systems do with the exception of some of the reports.

The SPS-2000 features integrated credit card and gift card with the Datacap Twin Tran. Kitchen printing no problem including forced modifiers. Bar code scanning is a snap too should you need that feature.

This machine is great for restaurants of all kinds, fast food, cafeteria, bars, clubs, yogurt shops and much more.

Need help deciding if this register is for you then give us a call 1-800-863-2274

Affordable cloud based iPad POS system

NCR Silver running on an iPad

Do you want to use your iPad or iPhone for your POS wherever you are at? If so the NCR Silver system is for you. A complete POS system with built in e-mail marketing to your clients Silver also runs on the iPad, iPhone and iPod.

Cloud based so you can log into the back office reporting and perform office functions anywhere you have access to the internet.

Silver is a subscription based product. All the POS and marketing functionality only $79.00 per month with no long term contracts. Silver interfaces directly with credit card payments and gift card.

Contact us at 1-800-863-2274 and we will help you get set up and running.

POS software for the iPad is here now!

 

While many sale the hand held device will replace cash registers I don't believe it however they have a place in the industry.  I know Seattle is a Windows town but the NCR Silver is a cloud based POS system that operates on the iPad, iPhone or iPod and is a subscription based program. The NCR Silver bundle is $499.00 which includes a cash drawer, iPad stand, receipt printer and magnetic card reader. The software is $79.00 per month for the first terminal and includes 24/7 support

We can tell you all about it just call us at 1-800-863-2274 and we can tell you all about the iPad POS software

Free cash register with merchant processing account

SAM4s ER-940 cash register

Yes that's right, FREE! When you sign up with Mercury Payment Systems for your merchant processing they will give you a SAM4s ER-940 cash register for free. Strings attached you might ask? Sure there are a few strings but very easy strings! You first sign up for merchant processing with Mercury Payment Systems, you lease the credit card interface for $12.50 per month which turns your cash register into a credit card machine, and you pay for the shipping! Close to free as you can get.

If you need help deciding on a cash register and/or credit card interface please feel free to call us at 253-839-9636 we are Washington State's oldest cash register dealer based in the Seattle Tacoma area.

SAM4s SPS-500 series cash registers

SAM4s made some great choices in coming out with their powerhouse SPS-500 series. They gave dealers and the end-users choices within the same family of machines. Earlier models were more take it or leave it and many people left it or chose a machine they did not like completely. They have corrected that in the latest offerings.

They now make their most popular machines with a flat keyboard or a raised keyboard.  OK so they did that before however they took it a step further. Now the models not only have a choice of keyboards but also one the receipt and journal printers. They have receipt only models and receipt and journal models.

If you are in the Seattle Tacoma area and need help call us at 253-839-9636 Here is the break down of the series.

SAM4s SPS-520FT is a flat keyboard with receipt and journal printers. Great machine for restaurants



SAM4s SPS-520FT cash register

 SAM4s SPS-520RT cash register has a raised keyboard for retail stores

SAM4s SPS-520RT cash register

 SAM4s SPS-530FT cash register has a flat keyboard for food service and only a receipt printer

SAM4s SPS-530FT cash register

SAM4s SPS-530RT cash register designed for retail with raised keys

SAM4s SPS-530RT cash register

Free cash register support and manual downloads

There is a website that offers some free support tips and many free SAM4s cash register and Sharp manuals you can download including some XE models. Check it out when you are looking for free cash register help. If you need support and don't want to figure it out on your own we offer support for a fee and you can call 1-800-863-2274 to check rates and availability. If you bought your register from us we will try and give you support for free (just depends what you are looking for)

Keyboard templates for SAM4s cash registers

When you buy a cash register from a dealer you should make sure you get a template for making your own custom keyboards. National Business Systems, Inc. in Seattle WA will always give you a template when you buy a cash register from us..

We always suggest printing a blank template out before you spend two hours laying one out only to find you downloaded the wrong one.

Here is a link to the SAM4s ER-5200M Keyboard Template which by the way will work on a ER-4900, ER-5100, ER-6500, SER-7000 and many more. Download and print it out first to make sure!

If you need help picking out a new register call us at 1-800-863-2274

Programming your cash registers sales tax rate

SAM4s ER-5200M

The ER-5200M/5240M cash register has the capability to support four separate taxes. Taxes can be calculated as either a straight percentage rate of between .001% and 99.999%, or a 60 break point tax table. Each tax may be either an add-on tax (added to the cost of a taxable item), or a value added tax (VAT) that is included in the price of the item. I'm only going to address the straight percentage rate.

Straight Percentage Tax Rate Programming
When tax requirements may be met using a straight percentage rate, use the following method to
program a tax as a straight percentage.

1. Turn the control lock to the P position.
2. If the tax is a percentage rate, with a decimal. (0.000-99.999). It is not necessary to enter preceding zeros. For example, for 6%, enter 06.000 or 6.000.
3. For the type of tax: If the tax is a percentage added to the sale (normal add on tax), enter:  0

4. Enter 0 here for all taxes, unless if you are programming tax 4 as a Canadian GST.

5. Press the Tax Shift key for the tax you are programming.

6. Press the CASH key to end programming.

Again this was for a basic add on sales tax. There are other options.

If you need help programming your cash register we can help. If you did not buy from us we do charge for support over the phone.

A touch Screen cash register

SAM4s SPS-2000

We continue to have great success installing the SAM4s SPS-2000 system all over North America. The SPS-2000 is just a very robust system with features that lend it to being supported via the phone. Because the SPS-2000 has an SD card port and a USB port we can program and send you updated databases from our office. The same ports allow you to back up the system as well have upgrade the version if needed.

The SPS-2000 works in restaurants or retail. Integrated credit card and gift card work great with the Datacap TwinTran which will complete this into a standalone complete system.

Before you spend a bunch on a software based POS system check out the 2000 and we would be happy to help answer questions or provide a proposal. 1-800-863-2274

sharp cash registers are in short supply, try a SAM4s cash register instead.

Sharp cash registers are in very short supply. We have been unable to get models ER-A410, and the ER-A520 for quite some time. We are now being told they may show up in late October 2013 if you need a cash register in the meanwhile try looking at a SAM4s cash register as they seem to have plenty of stock.

We continue to experience great success installing SAM4s cash registers with credit card readers built in. When the SAM4s cash register is combined with the Datacap Twin Tran or other Datacap product turns your system into a complete solution saving you time and money.

Most of the SAM4s registers will interface to credit card payments as well as gift cards. The question we also get is will the SAM4s process with Brand X processor like First Data, Chase, or other big brand names. The simple answer is yes in every case I have seen in the last 5 years we can interface with all the major networks.

Need help selecting the correct register and Datacap? Call us at 1-800-863-2274

Cash register support in the Seattle Tacoma area

When you are looking for a cash register you may want to skip the big box stores and head to a dealer that offer commercial grade equipment in the Seattle Tacoma area. Every day we receive calls from people that have bought registers from a big box store and have no idea how to use it, program it or fix it. Every day we have to tell these callers that we can't support registers that we don't sell and in the case of the Sharp XE models or the Casio PCR models we don't offer support period.

So make sure if service and support is important that you buy your cash register from a source where you can get help. Also remember that help is not always free especially if you did not buy the register from the company you are calling.

cash register paper and ink

Some cash register supplies are becoming harder to find. Lucky for you we make an effort to stock even the more rare inkers and paper. We stock bond paper rolls in 44mm and 2.25" sizes and in thermal we stock 44mm, 2.25", 3 1/8th" all of which work in many cash registers. We also stock many hard to find ink ribbons and rollers like the ERC-18, IR-90/91, IR-40 and more.

Need help finding one? Call us at 1-800-863-2274

Cash registers in Seattle Tacoma area

NBS, Inc. is the largest and oldest cash register and POS dealer in Washington State. Our office is just south of Seattle and north of Tacoma. We offer everything from simple cash registers to complete POS system for restaurants or retail stores.

We service cash registers in most of the greater Puget Sound area like Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Issaquah and more. Give us a call at 253-839-9636 and we will help you select a register or POS system

Cash register with credit card interfaced

Today most cash register can take credit cards directly which is the most secure and efficient way to operate.

When you interface credit card payments directly to a cash register you benefit in many ways. First and foremost you will all but eliminate entry errors in the payment field. When you have not interfaced payments to the register you run the risk of a cashier entering the sale into the credit card terminal incorrectly. As an example lets say the sale total is $19.95 and the cash enters $9.95 or $0.95 on the credit card machine. You just lost all of your profit and then some. If you don't believe those happens then you should audit your cash register transactions to your credit card transactions. It may take you a couple hours but it could also show you how you are losing thousands of dollars due to entry error.

Another pleasant side effect of interfacing payments directly to the cash register is reducing fraud. It has long been a practice of bad cashiers not to register credit card transactions on the cash register but enter them on the credit card machine. Then when they have a cash transaction for the same amount they ring that one up and close out to credit card and then pocket the cash from the transaction they did not ring up. The register will still balance! But when you have an interfaced system the cashiers can't run a credit card without first ringing up a sale for the correct amount.

Need help deciding which cash register to use? call us at 1-800-863-2274

Should I buy a cash register or POS system?

We hear this question all the time "Should I buy a cash register or a POS system? Well the answer depends on your needs of course and budget.

We do often see people buy very expensive POS systems that have more features then anyone will ever use and probably spent $5000.00 to $10,000.00 more then they would have with a cash register system.

Cash registers and POS both do most of the same "sale" functions, like ring up specific items, charge tax, compute change issue a receipt etc. Often a cash register can do these things much much faster.

Where a cash register and POS start to separate is in the reporting. Cash registers do not store sales by date and time where a POS does. Inventory tracking widens the gap even more. Registers count how many of something you have sold but will not or do a poor job of actually tracking inventory. If you want reports of what to order based on min and max and current stock then hands down POS only.

The cost of ownership is almost always cheaper for a register then a POS system.

Give it a lot of thought before pulling the trigger on either one! Need help with the choice? Call us 1-800-863-2274

Cash register keyboard templates

Today's technology now allows you to create your own custom keyboard templates for cash registers. Whether it is a SAM4s, Sharp or Casio you can now create new keyboard overlays with MS Word or Excel whenever you like.

In the good old days your dealer would have a proprietary software and printer that created these keyboard. Believe me because I once paid $1500.00 for a custom software package and plotter to make keyboards and that was when $1500.00 was a lot of money (1985)!

Here are several cash register keyboard templates available for free down load. I always advise people to print a blank one first to test for size, also make sure you printer is not shrinking to fit and almost every register will need legal size paper not letter size!

Where are cash registers made?

A long time ago cash registers used to be Made in the USA however all that changed back in the 1980's along with so many other things! The technology has improved, the functions and features have improved but the manufacturing has all been moved overseas. at first most were made in Japan however over the years I have seen most if not all to South Korea, although for a short while I think the Samsung register were assembled in Mexico.

Understanding cash register Z reports

Cash register reports are grossly miss-understood. In this age of endless complex reporting and analytics from websites and computers people expect the same from a cash register.

So the first miss conceptions to tackle is that cash registers know the date. Cash registers do in fact print the date and time on receipts and reports but that is where it ends. Cash registers do not associate sales to dates and time, they simply print the date and time and know when to roll it over.

So with that in mind lets look at so called daily reports. The only reason they are daily reports is because you take them daily, should you forget a day it will be combined with the next day. All cash registers sales are really period to date. Most registers do have several report levels known as Z1 and Z2 or Daily and Monthly. However remember it is only daily or monthly if taken daily and monthly. Here is how they work. A Z1 or daily is the first level of report. Example lets say you use the machine Saturday and at the end of the day you take the report or reports (will get into type of reports later). When you take the Z1 it will print the info and reset it back to zero, as well as take that data and dump it into the Z2 totals. Yes that is correct sales do not count in Z2 until a Z1 has been taken! So now Sunday you take another Z1 at the end of the day, that will be the sales from after the Z1 Saturday to right then, again that data is then added to the Z2 totals. OK now you forget to take a report on Monday night and you realize it Tuesday night and you think OK I'll just take the Monday report and the Tuesday report! NOPE both days have been added together now. When you take the report Tuesday night it will now be all the sales from the time you Z'd out Sunday night to right then, and again it will add to the Z2 at that point.

OK so now you want the monthly report or Z2. First make sure you have taken the last Z1 of the month you want (remember days to not add to Z2 until the daily Z1 is taken. So now you take the Z2 and it will be the entire period of time's sales from the last time you took the report. So if you last took the report May 1st before you did a Z1 on May 1st and it is now June 1st before you have taken the Z1 for June 1 the report will contain all the sales of May. Make sense? If you take that report every two months then it will be a bi-monthly report, take it every three months it will be the quarterly reports, take it every six months it will be a bi annual report. Get it?

What you should take away from this.

• All cash register reports are period to date, they total from last report to present report.
• Cash registers print date and time but don't report or filter by it.

Also once a Z report is taken you CAN NEVER reprint it! Lose the paper report you lose the report forever!

I hope that helps you understand cash register reports. Both SAM4s cash registers and Sharp Cash Registers work the same, yes they have different reports available but the Z1 and Z2 works the same way!

Need help selecting a cash register? Call us at 1-800-863-2274

Sharp ER-A410 cash register is in the news

Sharp ER-A410 cash register

The Sharp ER-A410 cash register has been a best seller now for quite awhile. Currently (July, 2013) however the Sharp ER-A410 cash register is on back order from the Sharp company. I have tried every distributor we know of in the US and everyone is sold out. Everyone we have spoken to regarding this problem claims that Sharp will have more in the US in mid to late September. Given this news should you need another ER-A410 in the short term you will either have to wait it out or switch to a different model or even a different make?

In the Sharp family there are a couple choices. The first is the Sharp ER-A347 cash register which comes out of the box with 20 departments, has both a receipt and journal printer and a nicer display than the ER-A420 register. The ER-A347 can not have a Datacap Twintran credit card interface like the A420. The A347 also used 2.25" thermal paper instead of 44mm thermal like the 420.

The next choice is the Sharp ER-A520 cash register, little larger then the A410, receipt and journal, standard 2 line display, large cash drawer and will interface with the Datacap Twin Tran.

You can also look at the SAM4s brand of cash registers which have lots of very popular models. Need help selecting a replacement model? call us at 1-800-863-2274

Sharp UP-820F cash register

The Sharp UP-820F offers advanced, easy-to-use features that allow you to customize your Point-of-sales System for your hospitality or retail needs. This two-station printer and flat keyboard POS System offers enhanced software features combined with a new innovative touch screen and programmable keyboard that are designed to increase speed of service when entering transactions. With integrated easy-to-use software and flexible configuration options, the UP-820F can easily grow as your business needs evolve. Color LCD Touch Panel The 6.5" color LCD backlit display details eight lines of on-screen information, making it easy for servers to verify orders and confirm sales data. Quick Customer Service Delivers enhanced speed as well as more accurate order entry. Time-saving features include fast keyboard entry, touch-screen operation for modifiers and choices, plus flexible function menus that combine special functions for fast and efficient actions. Easy-To-Use Interface Automated prompts and simple, customized screens make it easy for staff and managers to enter information quickly and accurately. Enhanced Control With Standard Ethernet Can function as a central terminal for all others in the location. Ethernet capability enables POS data to be combined centrally, so you can save time closing out and totaling. Sharp Intelligent Data Enterprise * (SIDE) Designed for businesses with multiple locations, SIDE leverages the power of the internet to view automatically polled data from multiple stores. SDW Back Office Software Solution * Easily increase the functionality of your Sharp POS system with SDW Software, a truly dynamic solution for providing the capability for advanced polling, reporting and programming. Additional Features Compact cabinet design, Standard 5 bill/6 coin cash drawer, full range of PLU/UPC/EAN codes, Price Inquiry/change for UPC, Group discounts, Tray subtotal, Multiple menu levels, Tip and edit tip function, Macro Function keys, PLU menu keys, credit/debit/gift card interface options   *optional

Touch screen point of sale systems in Washington State

Digital Dining is one of the longest selling restaurant touch screen systems in Washington State. The system has been installed in fine dining establishments in Seattle and Tacoma as well as quick service outlets in the greater Puget Sound area.

Keep in mind when buying a system that over time you will require service and support. Do you want a local company you can contact or are you comfortable with dealing with a company located across the country. Will you want a support person on-site or can you rely on support via phone and email? Ask yourself those questions before you buy. Both methods work fine for people all over the country but which works best for you?

Need help deciding on a POS system in Seattle? Call us at 253-839-9636 and we will help you out.

Restaurant POS systems in Seattle

If you are looking for a restaurant POS System in Seattle we can help you. We have more systems to offer you from touch screen based POS to high end cash registers. We have been in business in Washington State since 1971 serving Seattle, Tacoma, Redmond, Bellevue, Kent, Renton and many more locations.

Our product line up includes Digital Dining, Sharp cash registers, SAM4s cash registers. Between those three manufactures we can find the right system for your business.

We offer all the popular options as well like integrated credit card payments, Gift card programs, kitchen printers and kitchen video systems. Our Digital Dining system offer a hand held POS system as well.

Give us a call and we would be happy to meet with you. 1-800-863-2274

Cash Registers in Washington State

If you are in Washington State and need a cash register you came to the right place. We are just outside of Seattle and Tacoma and provide SAM4s cash registers as well as Sharp cash registers.

We offer complete turnkey systems with credit card interface through Mercury Payment Systems or other processors.

Let us know if you would like to look at a new cash register. 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s cash registers in Washington State

SAM4s ER-290 cash register

The SAM4s ER-290 register has been very popular in the last few years. It is an entry level cash register with limited features but also easy to program and use.

The ER-290 cash register does not have alpha print however is does have 12 departments, computes sales tax, change and tracks media totals such as cash, check or charge.

You won't find a credit card interface with this register but again it is entry level and should be used where you want a simple register not a high end one.

SAM4s ER-290 cash register

SAM4s ER-290 cash register

The SAM4s ER-290 is a good entry level cash register. The ER-290 features 12 programmable departments provide information and control of your most commonly used items. 200 price look-ups (PLUs). 2 programmable percent keys for discounting by sale or by item. Cash, check and two charge keys with paid out and received-on-account finalizing keys. Receipt stamp prints ?Thank You Call Again? after the sale is completed. Four tax tables for automatic tax calculation for department and PLU entries. Easy to read PLU, department, hourly sales, and period-to-date financial reports. Easy to install ribbon. Standard cash drawer with 5 bill, 5 coin compartment tray and security lock.

The one complaint I have heard about this register is that it does not print alpha numeric characters so in other words it does not print the name of the department only the number. Many people don't care about this however!

You can buy the SAM4s ER-290 cash register. Need help selecting a cash register 1-800-863-2274 

Sharp Cash Registers

Sharp Cash Registers

First thing to remember before you buy a Sharp cash register is that they make two different lines. The first is the consumer grade disposable grade XE models. In most cases do not buy an XE model if you want a durable commercial grade cash register. The heavy duty commercial grade cash register line starts with either an ER or a UP for example a Sharp ER-A420 is a popular machine in the ER line.

All most all of the ER and UP models can interface to credit card payments with the Datacap Twin Tran, have optional computer interface, kitchen printers, bar code scanners and more.

There are some great places online to buy your register from

• Sharp cash registers
• Commercial Grade Cash Registers
• Heavy Duty Duty Sharp Cash Registers
• Sharp cash registers in Washington State

If you need help picking out the right make and model give us a call 1-800-863-2274

Cash Registers in Washington State

National Business Systems has been selling cash registers in Washington State for over 40 years now and we are going strong! In the last few years as cash register dealers are becoming rare we have been selling more and more machines in Eastern Washington. Just yesterday we sold a couple registers in Cashmere, WA.

We can support you from here in Seattle even if you need a cash register in Ellensburg. We don't always need to be on-site to help support a register. We install and support via phone and email all over the country. So if you need a cash register in Wenatchee or Spokane we can help. To get started visit us online or call us at 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s Cash Registers sold in Washington State

SAM4s cash registers

The SAM4s SPS-500 series is made up of 4 different cash register models. Two of them have flat keyboards designed for restaurants and the other two have raised keys designed for retail operations.

Both the flat and raised keyboard models have a choice of a model with a receipt only and a model with a receipt and journal.

The models break down as follows

• SAM4s SPS-520 FT (flat keyboard receipt and journal)
• SAM4s SPS-520 RT (raised keyboard receipt and journal)
• SAM4s SPS-530 FT (flat keyboard receipt only)
• SAM4s SPS-530 RT (raised keyboard receipt only)

All of the models feature the 7" touch screen, SD card port, keyboard interface, Datacap Twin Tran interface, and all the other interfaces standard with these models.

If you need help choosing the correct machine then give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s ER-290 cash register

SAM4s ER-290 cash register

 

The SAM4s ER-290 cash register is a great entry level cash register. This register features a heavy duty five bill five coin cash drawer and a customer display. Before buying you should consider a few things this cash register does not have. The register DOES NOT have ALPHA print, some people don't card some do! This machine features a single station printer not a receipt and journal, if this is important to you this is not the right machine. Lastley this cash register does not have an interface with the Datacap credit card terminal.

So for entry level and knowing it's limitations it is a great little machine. The ER-290 cash register fits the bill in most places looking for simple and sturdy. Need more information then call us at 1-800-863-2274

Buy a good cash register in the Seattle Tacoma area

There are two great brands of commercial grade cash registers and they are SAM4s and Sharp. Both of these companies make cash registers designed for medium and higher volume stores and restaurants. In today's sluggish economy it is even more important then ever to maximise your profit and cut cost. Well cutting cost on your cash register system may save you a few bucks but it will cost you in profit. Why you ask? Well because a good cash register will do the following

• Increase customer through put. You make a customer wait in line to long and they don't come back or the leave in the first place.
• Commercial grade registers are capable of four sales tax rates. You may only have one today but revenue hungry states, counties and cities keep inventing new sales tax rates. You could end up charging two or maybe four rates in one transaction!
• Interface credit card payments with your cash register reduces fraud, stops expensive ten key errors and speeds up lines!
• A good cash register will produce detailed sales reports daily and monthly saving you expensive time compiling reports for sales taxes etc.

There are a lot more reason but those are some of the top. Here is a good place to buy a Sharp cash register however you should make sure and check out the SAM4s Cash Registers before you buy any of them. Need help then give us a call 1-800-863-2274

Where to buy the SAm4s ER-650 cash register

SAM4s ER-650 Cash Register

So at long last the SAM4s ER-650 cash register is gone....or is it? Officially the ER-650 has been discontinued and the factory has no more. Because the popularity of this machine we know it will still be in demand for a couple more years. So to fill that need we have bought quite a few of it's sister model the ER-650R, which is the same machine with a raised keyboard. Now we are turning the ER-650R into the model 650 by replacing the keyboard with the flat keyboard and changing the chip set on the main board. The case will say 650R however the machine will be a 650 so we are calling it the ER-650 modified. We have quite a few of these available and could even build with whatever ROM version you needed to match your existing machines if needed. If you are looking for one of these machine give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 These machines will interface with credit card and gift card with the Datacap Twin Tran for a complete POS system. We of course sell the replacement for this machine the SAM4s SPS-300 series cash registers as well.

Cash Register Support

Do you need help programming a cash register? Did your sales tax increase and you don't know how to change it? Well we can help but before you call please be aware that our support is not free? Everyday people call us that bough cash registers from big box stores and they don't know how to program them. They call us and become mad that we charge for our services. Why would any company support something for free that they did not sell? Does that make any sense at all? So if you don't mind paying for service give us a call and we will see if we can help. There are many cash registers in the big box stores that we CAN'T help with because we lack the manuals. Call us with the make and model and we will let you know right away if we can help. If your register model starts with XE then we probably can't help, if it starts with PCR we can't help.

Here is a small list of the registers we can support

• All SAM4s registers
• Most all Samsung cash registers
• Sharp models that begin with ER, or UP such as Sharp ER-A520 or UP-700

On a daily basis we support Sharp Cash Registers as well as SAM4s Cash Registers. We also support add on products like the Datacap Twin Tran cash register credit card interface

You can reach us at 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s cash register support after the sale

Make sure when you are looking for a new cash register that you think about service after the sale. I find the average life span for a good cash register 5 to  7 years depending on the working environment (That does not mean they all last 5 year plus) and I have seen many last 10+ no problem.

Your new register is something you will have for a long time over many different sales tax increases, numerous employees and managers. If you walk into a big box store and buy a register who is going to help you with it in the future? Every day I have people calling me to change a tax rate on a cheap cash register they bought at the big box store and they want me to tell them how to change the tax rate for free! NOT GOING TO HAPPEN, call the big box store you bought it from. So if support is important then buy from a real cash register dealer like us who supports the registers they sell and often at no cost (not all services and support is free anywhere)

There are only three commercial grade cash register brands in the US and probably Canada too. They are SAM4s, Sharp and Casio. Of those our favorite is SAM4s because of price and features, followed by Sharp and lastly Casio.

All three of the big three manufactures offer cash registers that interface to credit card payments with the Datacap Twin Tran, DVR, Kitchen Printers, PC's and more.

Give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 if you need help selecting and buying a new SAM4s cash register.

SAM4s SPS-520FT cash register

SAM4s SPS-520FT Cash Register

The SAM4s SPS-520FT cash register is one of the most popular registers in the powerful SPS-500 series line up. The SPS-520FT like all the models of the 500 line features both a traditional cash register keyboard as well as a 7" color touch screen. When combined in one machine the keyboard and screen must make the best selling Hybrid cash register on the market.

This register serves a great niche market where so many business owners are being forced to buy a large expensive POS system find the SPS-500 series will do the job at a fraction of the cost. Not only is this option less expensive but you also won't miss the features that most of us really need. This machine will operate very well in table service, bars, fast food, cafeterias and many other food service operations.

One unique feature of the machine is the ability to interface the cash register to credit card payments while also adding a private label gift card system. This works by using the datacap TwinTran interface with the cash register.

Because of the large screen this register is very easy to program and use when compared to traditional cash registers. You do not need a back office computer for this system however you can add one as an option if you wish.

Save time and money with this hybrid system call us for more details 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s cash registers

SAM4s ER-285M cash register

SAM4s makes a very simple and cost effective cash register that can handle 10,000 UPC's and also have a credit card payments interface with the Datacap Twin Tran.

You can chose the bar code scanner that best fits your needs from the single line laser to a omni directional laser scanner with a stand.

If you add the interfaced credit card in many cases you can add your own private label gift cards. You would be able to sell, redeem and track your own store gift cards!

The register I'm talking about is the SAM4s ER-285M  cash register. Need help deciding if this machine if for you call us at 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s cash registers in Seattle



SAM4s cash registers

In the last year SAM4s has released several new models of cash registers that include some much awaited features. The first improvement is they release the new models in several formats. Each new model is available in a flat keyboard with restaurants in mind or raised keys thinking of retail applications. They did not stop there however because they also released a version of each with a receipt only or a receipt and journal. In the past people might have passed up a cash register that was perfect for them in every way other then it only had a single station printer, well know you chose with printer configuration you want!

The newest models from SAM4s cash registers offer interfaced credit card options and gift card interfaces. Other then the choices in keyboard and printers they also all have in common is that they the all have an SD card port that we in the business have been dreaming about for a long time. Now you can back up the program that may have taken hours to complete, send reports to the SD card and even update the software version of the cash register! This can save the dealer and the end-user hours in the long run!

The new models I'm talking about are the following

• SAM4s SPS-320
• SAM4s SPS-340
• SAM4s SPS-345
• SAM4s ER-920
• SAM4s ER-925
• SAM4s ER-940
• SAM4s ER-945

All of these models are very scalable and programmable to meet a wide range of stores and restaurants. If you need help selecting one let us know and we can help you out 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s sales and service from Seattle WA

SAM4s Cash Registers

We sell SAM4s cash registers all over North America from our office here in Seattle. Our staff has been supporting these registers including those with the Datacap TwinTran credit card interface over the phone for over ten years now. Our company started in 1972 and we have been expanding ever since.

We routinely sell SAM4s cash registers in California and New York as well as Seattle. Some customers do their own programming ans some have us do it all before we ship. Our staff are all experts in cash registers and can help you select the right one or support the one you have. Even if you did not buy the machine from us we can support your cash register in most cases. We have helped customers with SAM4s cash registers in Texas, Florida and more even though they were bought elsewhere. That does not mean the support is free of course but we have reasonable rates and you will be impressed by our techs.

So wherever you live we may be able to help you with your new cash register purchase or support. Give us a call and see if we can help you 1-800-863-2274