We have a POS system that accepts Apple Pay right now!

Do you want to be one of the first restaurants in Seattle to accept Apple Pay? We are located in Seattle, WA and one of the restaurant POS systems we offer accepts Apple Pay as soon as Apple starts the service any day now. Our system prints a QR code directly on the guest check, your customer simply scans the QR code with their iPhone Apple Pay Application and it pays for the guest check and communicates with the POS system to make the server aware that the check was paid with a credit card.

Using Apple Pay also makes your restaurant more secure because your business never even has the customers credit card number.

Apple Pay looks like it is going to be a huge deal, jump on the trend now and set your business apart from the others.

To find out more about implementing Apple Pay in your business please give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

POS systems that accept Apple Pay in Seattle

We have a restaurant POS System that will accept Apple Pay as soon as Apple releases it. It works as cool as you would expect it to. The restaurant provides you with a guest check that has an Apple Pay QR code printed on it. You scan the code with your iPhone, fill in the tip and use your thumb print and you are done. Apple pay notifies the POS system instantly and you are on your way out the door.

We are located in Kent, WA just outside Seattle. We serve the entire Puget Sound area. You could be the first in Seattle to offer Apple Pay directly at the table! Call us at 1-800-863-2274

Harbortouch Free POS system for restaurants

The Harbortouch Free POS system has come to Seattle. We have become an agent for Harbortouch and are proud to offer their FREE POS system. They give you the Hardware for Free and you pay a small  monthly fee per terminal for software, programming and 24/7 support. The fee is about $100.00 a month per terminal and includes a lifetime warranty on the system hardware.

The Free hardware requires a Merchant Services account with Harbortouch who have very competitive rates and even guarantee to match an existing rate you are receiving.

The Harbortouch system has many different options as well like on-line ordering, tableside ordering with iPads, and a back office application

Give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 to get more information, we have been serving the Seattle Tacoma area including Bellevue and Redmond for years.

Retail POS system in Seattle Tacoma area

National Business systems has been providing retail POS systems in the Seattle Tacoma area for a great number of years. Our primary product is Keystroke Point of Sale software from Specialized Business Solutions. we have installed hundreds of these systems all over Washington State in all types of retail environments.

Keystroke is very scalable allowing you to utilize the features and functions most important to you. some users simply want fast reliable POS while others want to dive deep into the sales and inventory reporting, which Keystroke handles very well.

What most users appreciate is the total cost of ownership with Keystroke compared to other retail POS systems. We have also installed the Microsoft products like RMS and MS-POS and speaking from experience Keystroke cost of ownership is much less.

So if you are looking for a POS system or you already have Keystroke and would like local support we can help. Call us at 1-800-863-2274

Cash register vs POS system

Both a cash register and a POS system both have their place of course in the market. Where a cash register really shines is in a mom and pop operation and where you want to keep cost down. While POS systems can do everything under the sun you need to ask yourself, do you need everything under the sun, do you want to pay for everything under the sun?

So before you drop thousands for a POS system check out a commercial grade cash register. I think you might be surprised.

Call us at 1-800-863-2274 to find out more information.

Rental cash registers

We rent cash registers for short term use and ship all over the country. We are located in the Seattle Tacoma area however we service and support cash register systems all over the country. Maybe you have a annual event you need cash registers for a week or two then we can help. We have several different models to chose from with different options like bar code scanners, credit card interface and more so if you need to rent cash registers then give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

Cash registers and POS systems in Seattle

 

We invite you to come into our office and look at the game changing Tablet POS system Tabby. This system is changing the way people buy Tablet systems. Instead of paying monthly payments forever buy your tablet POS outright. The Tabby is affordable, and scalable. You can use your existing tablets and whatever merchant processor you would like to use.

If you are looking for a tablet POS system in Seattle call us at 1-800-863-2274

The SAM4s Tabby Tablet POS system is the real deal

The SAM4s Tabby is changing the game in the Tablet POS arena. The Tabby does not rely on the internet to work, you can buy it outright instead of making payments forever, and you can use most an credit card provider.

Most Tablet POS systems are cloud based and subject to the ups and downs of internet speed. The Tabby has a built in processor and allows you to use your own Apple or Android tablets. Many Tablet POS system force you into a specific credit card provider but the Tabby allows you to use and merchant services you want, or not take credit card at all.

The Tabby gives you everything a Tablet POS system should, features, freedom and flexibility. For more information call us at our Seattle office

Cash registers and POS systems in Seattle

NBS has been serving the Greater Puget Sound area since 1972, We started by selling and servicing NCR accounting machines, which led us into the electro mechanical cash registers of the 70's and early 80. The cash register business of course lead to the POS systems we know today. Even now the industry continues to change and evolve. The trend now in point of sale systems is the tablet POS system designed for iPads and droid tablets.

We have a wide selection of all types of POS systems from simple cash registers, high end POS system with customer loyalty built in and everything in between like the Tabby from SAM4s which is a tablet POS system that is not cloud based.

We have local service technicians that can service your equipment on site when you need it. We can also meet with you to discuss different systems and let you see them for yourself so you are not trying to make an important decision based on what you see online.

Give us a call and we will be happy to meet with you at our place our yours and let you get hands on with a few systems. Call us at 1-800-863-2274

Tablet POS systems

We are now installing the Tabby from SAM4s which is a Tablet POS system that is very unique. What is so special about this POS system you may ask? Well the first big difference is that it is not cloud based. That is right with the Tabby you do not need to be on the internet unless you want to of course. It is self contained which is more secure, plus if the internet goes down you keep going. Probably like me you have been to a business and tried to buy something and they were unable to process a transaction because of the internet connection. Don't let that happen to you, use the SAM4s Tabby instead of a cloud based systems because just like real clouds they are going to be blown
away.

If you would like to check out the Tabby system call us at 1-800-863-2274

What is a Z counter on a cash register?

When you use a cash register in your business it has tools built into it to keep your money secure, many people don't know this. The cash register was invented to stop pilfering from happening by a bar owner in Ohio who suspected he was being stolen from by employees.

A couple simple and overlooked tools a cash register provides for support are as follows: The Non-Resettable Grand Totals and the Z counters. These are both very much like an odometer in a car. They simple count how much was ever sold through this cash register and how many Z reports have been taken. Why are these items important you might ask? That is an excellent question.

First you must have a strict rule that receipts must be given for a sale, the cash drawer should be closed in order to make a sale, and remove the no sale key feature from the register. All of this make it much more difficult for a cashier to fake ringing up a sale and pocketing the money. If you make it easier for a cashier to help themselves to money chances are those tempted are going to.

After you have made it more difficult to fake ringing up a sale pay attention to the Z counter on your end of day Z reports. They should only count by 1 for each Z taken. For an example lets say the z counter has been counting by two instead of one. This is an indication that the register has been Z'd out without your knowledge and you never received the report. OK so you may be thinking yah so what just more paperwork for me and my employees would never steal right, they are like family. Well a Z counter counting by two means that they are running part of their shift, Z'ing out the register and keeping all of the money. Then they operate like normal for the rest of the day.

I have seen this happen dozens of times with my own eyes while helping clients figure out where their money has been going, why their sales have been dropping etc.

If you are lucky enough to stay in the retail or restaurant business long enough it is not a matter of if but rather when you are stolen from.

If you need help selecting the right cash register to keep your business more secure then please call us at 1-800-863-2274

Tablet POS and Cash Registers

At NBS, Inc. we are very much like your restaurant in the fact that we offer a menu of choices. Our offerings cover everything in the POS world from high end cash registers, Tablet POS systems and iPad point of sale systems and everything in between.

We are located in the Kent Des Moines area of Washington State not far from Sea Tac airport. If you would like a choice of restaurant POS systems give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

POS equipment in Seattle

At National Business Systems Inc. we offer POS hardware for most any type of point of sale system. If you need something in a hurry we stock the following.

• POS cash drawer both USB or printer fired
• USB thermal printers
• Serial thermal printers
• Barcode Scanners
• Touch Screens
• All in one touch screen computer terminals

We are located in the Kent Des Moines area not far from the Se Tac Airport

Tablet POS in Seattle

Tablet POS systems are all the rage right now, however most software companies want you to buy a subscription and maybe even use one credit card provider that pays them a commission. The Tabby from SAM4s is just the opposite in many ways; you can buy Tabby out right, it is hosted locally not cloud based and you can use any merchant services that you want.

If you look at some popular Tablet systems charging a subscription of $79.00 a month that sounds pretty good right? But after 36 months you would have paid $2844.00 and with Tabby you would have paid about $1500.00 so roughly half of a monthly cloud based POS system. Even worse is if you are tied to a specific merchant services. Lets say the merchant services is charging you an extra 0.50% on your discount fees and you process 25K a month that would be an extra $125.00 a month you would be paying in excess merchant services fees or $1500.00 per year plus the subscription fee. It really pays to shop around for your Tablet POS system.

POS Systems in Seattle

When you are looking for a POS system in the Seattle Tacoma area you should give us a call. We are a full service POS dealer in Seattle. We offer retail POS systems as well as systems for restaurants including Tablet POS systems, cash registers and Windows touch systems.

Give us a call and we can meet with you and show you numerous systems to select from. 1-800-863-2274 and we are located in Des Moines not far from the Sea Tac Airport.

Restaurant Touch Screen Systems in Seattle

We are one of the only local POS dealers in the Seattle Tacoma area to offer you a choice of POS systems. We have everything from Tablet POS systems that run on iPads and Androids to High End Windows based Touch Screen systems.

We even offer hybrid cash registers that include touch screens for those that need what 99% of POS systems do without the huge price tag that comes along with them.

Our products include Digital Dining, Aldelo, NCR Silver, Tabby from SAM4s just to name a few. Most of our systems ARE NOT cloud based. Using Cloud based POS systems can leave you at the mercy of a slow internet or worse an internet that is down.

If you need a POS system for your restaurant give us a call and we would be happy to meet with you and show you one or several different systems we have available. Call us at 1-800-863-2274 for more information

Tablet POS systems are the hot item in the industry right now

The trend in the POS industry is going with tablets like the iPad or an Android tablet. I think the jury is still out on whether this trend will be sustained or not, however it is currently a hot market in Seattle.

There are a couple problems that arise with some Tablet POS systems we have come across and even replaced with a more traditional POS system like Digital Dining or a SAM4s cash register. The problem in most every case is because the majority of Tablet systems seem to be cloud based instead of being in-house. Being cloud based has pros and cons and you need to decide what is important for you.

I personally recently went to a small cup cake bakery to buy cupcakes for my children. The bakery had a very nice looking Tablet POS system, however I don't know the brand they were using. During check out their internet connection was lost and they could not accept my credit card payment. I offered cash for payment but because the cloud was not available this cloud based tablet POS system could not even open the drawer to accept cash and make change. Yes you heard correctly the store could not even open the cash drawer as it was dependent on the internet. The shop keeper was embarrassed because he could not sell anything and they had not created a crash kit with a calculator, pencil and receipt book. I could tell this was not the first time this had happened to him.

Most tablet POS systems also require a monthly fee instead of out right purchase or even worse that you use a specific merchant services and they are charging you more then another company might.

So what is the solution? Well the Tabby POS system from SAM4s is a self contained Tablet system. You get all the great features of a Tablet system without the huge cost and being at the whim of you internet connection.

For more information call us at 1-800-863-2274 and if you are in Washington State specifically the Seattle Tacoma area we can arrange to meet with you for a full demonstration on the Tabby POS system

A good cash register for fireworks stand

The SAM4s ER-285M is a great cash register for firework stand especially when you pair it with an Mbox credit card interface. The ER-285M can be equipped with a bar code scanner as well as the credit card interface. This will allow you to pre-program all of your fireworks into the cash register for speed and accuracy. Combine that with the Mbox credit card interface which is wireless and supports multiple cash registers. When you attach the Mbox you make transactions even faster and with fewer or no errors.

If you have questions about this solution please give us a call 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s cash register keyboard templates

When a someone buys a SAM4s cash register from us we provide them with a keyboard template, which allows them to edit and reprint custom keyboard whenever they would like. When you have you own template you know longer need to be at the mercy of a dealer.

We have a few SAM4s keyboard templates available for download. I always recommend that you print a blank keyboard and make sure it fits before you invest a lot of time filling in every button to find out your printer scaled it to fir a page or something like that.

If you need help selecting a new cash register call us at 1-800-863-2274 and remember the templates are free and without warranty.

POS inventory control system vs. a cash register

We are often told by customers looking for a cash register that they want inventory control. After hearing this we must really dive into what does inventory control mean to that person? To some it is true inventory control where the POS is tracking how many of one item you have sold, you have entered a beginning stock, you have entered on-going purchases of stock and taken a physical inventory and the system can tell you at any given time how many of that item you have on the shelf and how many you need to order and from whom. I know that was a long winded answer, however to some when they claim they want inventory control they really mean they wish to have a sales report of how many of one item they have sold over a period of time. There is a huge difference in the two ideas of inventory control.

If you are looking for true inventory control as described in my first example than a cash register is probably not for you. You would be better served with a software based POS system with inventory control. Now having said that does that mean a cash register can't do inventory control? No in fact many cash registers include a stock keeping report, however when we get down to the real world of operating a POS inventory control system you will find cash registers are to labor intensive and your cost of doing the work may outweigh the benefit. I have seen it over and over in my years in the cash register and POS industry. We have also had to fix many situations where a sales person (not ours) told a client of yah, this cash register can do full inventory control and they sell the client a bill of goods. Yes in theory it may work but in the real world unless you only have a handful of items it is not going to work.

If you need true inventory control then do yourself a favor and look at a software based POS inventory control system such as the Keystroke POS system. A computer based POS system integrates all the movement of inventory in your store. A true POS system allows you to create automatic inventory purchase orders, allows you to receive and edit inventory by accepting purchase orders into the system and of course the items you sell are automatically deducted from you inventory.

When set up correctly you will be able to go into you inventory control POS system and generate a report of what you need to buy from your vendors, or create a shrink report in a matter of seconds or maybe print shelf tags.

I could go on all day regarding the differences and benefits of both types of systems. If you would like to discuss which system would work better for you please give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 we are located in Seattle however we sell and install Keystroke POS and cash registers all over North America

Age Verification makes the SAM4s SPS-500 series the perfect liquor store cash register

The SAM4s SPS-500 series includes a feature for age verification by swiping the drivers license on the cash register magnetic card reader. Many state drivers licenses encode driver data on a mag stripe. When age entry is required, the drivers license can be swiped and the age verified. This feature is enabled by identifying track data on the Age Verification program screen. (California support added at V1.00m). All of the SAM4s SPS-500 series cash register include this feature. Of course you will need to add the integrated magnetic card reader to the register and your state must have ID's capable.

For a liquor store you would want a SAM4s SPS-520R which has a raised keyboard and a receipt and journal printer. If you don't require a receipt then you could use the SPS-530R cash register which is about a $100.00 less.

For a bar/lounge/club you would probably want the SAM4s SPS-520F which has a flat keyboard designed for food and beverage operations. If you don't need a receipt then you could use the SPS-530F which is the same machine with receipt only.

All of these cash registers work with the Datacap Twin Tran for credit card interface and gift card interface. All can use bar code scanners, kitchen printers, computer interfaces etc.

If you have a question regarding which machine would work well for you call us at 1-800-863-2274 We are located in the Seattle Tacoma area however we sell cash registers all over North America

Cash Registers with touch screens

There are two cash registers with touch screens on the market. First there is the Sharp UP-820F cash register which is a fine machine. The second one and the most popular is the SAM4s SPS-500 series of cash registers with touch screens.

Cash registers with touch screens make the best of both worlds. The traditional cash register can be much faster then a touch screen however the touch screen can be more intuitive and often easier to program and use. Combining the two makes a lot of sense and has been a big hit.

If you are looking for a cash register in Seattle look here, if you are looking for a cash register in LA try here. Or just call us at 1-800-863-2274

Cash registers that take credit cards

We have quite a few cash registers that take credit cards and gift cards. We often will use a SAM4s cash register or a Sharp. You can connect with your existing credit card processor or we can help you select a low cost merchant services that often subsidize the equipment including one that offers a free cash register.

When you gave a cash register that takes credit cards you will find your transactions are faster and more important they are accurate and you can eliminate all the 10-key errors cashiers make when they are busy.

Using a cash register that takes credit cards also reduces your risk for cashiers committing credit card fraud or stealing from you which would have gone unnoticed before. There are many reasons to use a cash register that takes credit card and those are just a few. If you need help deciding what make and model please give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 and we will help you select the right cash register and merchant services.

iPad POS system from NCR

NCR Silver POS for the iPad

We are now offering two different POS systems for the iPad. The first is a cloud based POS system for the iPad called Silver which is made by NCR. The Silver POS system is a cloud based subscription style system. There are pros and cons of both subscription based and cloud based systems. The advantage of the subscription model is cash flow, rather then purchase expensive software upfront you can simply pay as you go with a minimum hardware investment. Being cloud based also can be a plus because you now will have access to your system where ever you have access to the internet. For more information on the NCR Silver POS for iPad system call us at 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s Tabby POS system

Our next offering is the Tabby from SAM4s. The Tabby sets itself apart in a couple ways, first it uses both iPad or Android giving you more freedom in hardware. Second is Tabby is not cloud based. The SAM4s Tabby system is self contained on site in a low cost processor. You purchase Tabby outright so you have no monthly payments.

We are the only POS dealer I know of in the Seattle Tacoma area that offers both systems giving you choices.

Both systems have benefits. If you are interested in the Tabby please give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s makes the best cash registers on the North American Market

SAM4s makes the best cash registers on the US and Canadian  market today. Many people think they are Samsung and while there is a connection they are not one in the same. SAM4s is a brand name of cash registers made by SHIN-HEUNG PRECISION CO., LTD.  (SHC)who was the OEM manufacturer of Samsung cash registers. In 2001 Samsung left the cash register business and SHC was able to buy the cash register business from Samsung. SHC then began to offer the cash registers under there own brand name of SAM4s and the rest is history.

SAM4s has never looked back since their beginning in the North American Market. They changed the game with the SAM4s ER-650 but did not stop, next they brought us the SPS-2000 followed by the SPS-500 series and now they are bring the Tabby to market!

If you have questions about SAM4s give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

Where to buy SAM4s cash registers

If you are in the market and you might have noticed SAM4s cash registers are the most popular on the market. SAM4s has come out with some great models with cutting edge features not found in other registers while maintaining reasonable prices.

SAM4s cash registers start with very entry level models all the way to a hybrid cash register with touch screen. Many of the SAM4s line up integrates with credit card with the Datacap Twin Tran or Mbox.

To buy a SAM4s cash register in Washington State try National Business Systems who are located in the Kent Des Moines area near the airport.

Across the USA and Canada you can buy SAM4s cash registers from POSandcashregisters.com who sell and support SAM4s cash registers all over North America. If you need help selecting a register call 1-800-863-2274

Programming sales tax on the SAM4s SPS-530 cash register

Programming Sales Taxes
The SPS-500 series cash registers provides calculation for up to six taxes. Tax calculation can be made by ADD ON percentage, by TAX TABLE, or by VAT(value-added tax). Provisions have been made for the Canadian Goods and Services tax (GST). If GST is to be taxable, you have the option of taxing the GST by other applicable rates (tax on tax). Use TAX 6 for GST applications.

1.  From thePGM mode PROGRAMMING MENU touch TAXESto view the TAX PROGRAMMING Screen.
2.  Touch the TYPE button to select ADD ON, TAX TABLE or VAT.
3.  Refer to the notes that follow to program each type of tax.
4.  Touch CLOSE to exit the program.


Our company based in Seattle, WA can help you program the SAM4s SPS-530 cash register. If you bought from us we offer limited support for free, if you did not buy from us we can still help you at our normal rates. Call us at 1-800-863-2274 for pricing

Restaurant POS systems in Seattle

At NBS, Inc. you will find that we offer you a choice of different POS systems rather then a one size fits all approach. We are the only Restaurant POS dealer in Seattle with several different point of sale system to chose from.

We offer everything from simple cash registers for restaurants to two different iPad systems for restaurants and the traditional Windows touch screen POS systems. Our restaurant POS systems start at $1100.00 and go up from there in both price and features.

What we have found is restaurant owners will often visit a restaurant POS dealer and are offered one system because the Micros dealer sell the Micros system and the Dinerware dealer sells only Dinerware. We offer five different restaurant POS systems. We have sold many of the smaller systems from SAM4s where the restaurant owner did not want to invest 20K in a system but rather buy enough system to get the job done. Other dealers only have the expensive systems where we have the wide range to select from.

Another important aspect of doing business with us is that we have been installing and supporting POS systems in Washington State since 1972 and we have seen many systems come and go.

If you are looking for a POS system in the Seattle Tacoma area give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 and we will come to you or you can come to our office and check out all of our restaurant point of sale systems and see which is the right one for you.

Retail POS systems in Seattle

National Business Systems has been installing retail POS systems in the Seattle Tacoma area for a very long time now. We started as a cash register dealer in 1972 and have expanded our product line over the years. We now offer POS system for the iPad and Android devices as well as Windows based computers.

We offer two different iPad POS systems. They are the NCR Silver with is a cloud based POS system and the Tabby which is application based and does not require an internet connection to operate. The NCR Silver is subscription based and the Tabby can be bought out right. Both of these systems have their strong points, but we suggest scheduling a time to check them both out and see which fits your need the best.

If you are looking for POS systems in Washington State we can help. We are centrally located between Seattle and Tacoma not far from the airport.

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

The SAM4s SPS-500 series cash registers has something for every type of business

The SAM4s SPS-500 series of cash registers are the most sophisticated machines on the market. The series consist of four different machines. Two designed for retail stores like clothing, liquor, gift, tobacco and more. The other half of the SAM4s SPS-500 series is designed for restaurants of all types.

Both parts of the SAM4s SPS-500 series features a cash register with both a receipt and journal and another with a receipt only. With receipt only the registers use 3 1/8th" paper and the receipt and journal models use 2.25" thermal paper.

All of the SAM4s SPS-500 series can utilize the Datacap Twin Tran Credit Card interface and many other options like bar code scanning and kitchen printers.

For more information about the SAM4s SPS-500 series call us at 1-800-863-2274

The SAM4s Tabby is setting the standard for POS for the iPad and Adroid devices

 

 

The SAM4s Tabby runs on any browser capable device regardless of operating system, including PCs, mobile devices or tablets. Because the SAM4s Tabby is not cloud based you will find it much more dependable then other tablet POS systems.

The SAM4s Tabby provides features similar to those found on sophisticated SAM4s electronic cash registers. Operation is simple; tablet savvy operators can be trained in minutes. The Tabby is also very easy to upgrade allowing your system to stay up to date with cutting edge features.

Program maintenance on the SAM4s Tabby is simple and intuitive. Add items or change prices in just a few touches from either the item option screens or from the item database.

The Tabby is affordable and powerful. Don't sign up for other systems that trap you into monthly payments or a particular credit card provider. The Tabby allows you to have the freedom to purchase the system and use the merchant services you would like.

POS software for the iPad

The SAM4s Tabby POS system is a unique system that operates on standard tablets and the iPad but is not cloud based. Most of the tablet and iPad POS systems on the market are cloud based and you pay a monthly subscription rather then pay for it, which results in a much higher cost to operate. With the SAM4s Tabby you own it and you can use over the counter hand held portable devices from Android or iPad to operate your POS.

The SAM4s Tabby is brought to you by the same company that makes the country's best cash registers and they brought that experience into making the finest tablet POS system on the market.

One huge advantage of the Tabby system is scalability and potential growth . Because the Tabby is upgradable and not hardware dependent your system will always be able to be upgraded to have the latest and greatest features and functions in both hardware and software.

The SAM4s Tabby has not yet been released however is coming soon. For more details call us at 1-800-863-2274

NCR Silver POS for the iPad

NCR Silver is a cloud based POS system designed for the iPad. This is a robust system that is very affordable and will help you grow your business. because NCR Silver is cloud based you can access your store's sales and inventory information anywhere you have internet.

One of the most powerful aspects of NCR Silver is it's ability to market to your existing customers. Email templates are built into the Silver software and allows you to create a special email for customers you have not seen in a while. All this just takes minutes whether you have ten customers or ten thousand customers.

NCR Silver is a cloud based system that is subscription based. Support is provided by NCR directly and so is the hardware warranty

If you need more information and you are in the Seattle Tacoma area and looking for a POS system then give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

Free programming of the SAM4s SPS-530F cash register

SAM4s SPS-530 FT cash register

The SAM4s SPS-530F cash register is a powerful register loaded with features for most every type of restaurant. The SAM4s SPS-530F is one of four registers in the SPS-500 series of registers. All of them operate the same with the same functions. the differences are the two 520 models have both a receipt and journal and the two 530 models have a single printer only. Both the 520 and 530 models come in a flat keyboard or raised keyboard versions.

When you buy a SAM4s SPS-530 FT register from  National Business Systems at MSRP you will receive free basic programming and limited training. This is an easy machine to program as far as registers go, however keep in mind programing cash registers is a new to most people.

Need help deciding if this is the right cash register for you? Give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 and we will help you select the right one.

POS Systems in the Seattle Tacoma area

We have been providing POS systems in Washington State since 1972, however back then they were simply called cash registers and of course were nothing like todays POS systems.

A lot has changed in the Seattle POS industry and everywhere since 1972. Now systems range from full POS systems that are cloud based and run on the iPad like NCR Silver to Inventory Control POS systems that operate with touch screens on Windows PC's. Of course the original POS system is still available and better then ever before, which is the cash register.

We are the largest cash register dealer in the Seattle Tacoma area. Our main product is the SAM4s cash registers. This line up has registers for retail and restaurant and we have installed them all over Washington State.

So when you are looking for a POS system and you are in the Seattle Tacoma area contact us and we can show you an entire range of POS products not just one. We can show you budget to deluxe and everything in between. We are located in the Kent Des Moines area which allows us the serve the POS market in the Seattle / Tacoma  very well as we are located right in the middle.

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

Looking for a Sharp ER-A420 in Seattle?

The Sharp ER-A420 cash register is a fantastic cash register for restaurants. The flat keyboard handles quite a few menu items for one touch selling. The ER-A420 features a receipt and journal printer that uses thermal paper.

The ER-A420 has a commercial grade 5 bill 5 coin cash drawer insert and you can make your own keyboard because with purchase we give you the keyboard template for the Sharp ER-A420 This machine also comes with a one year warranty.

Questions or to order call us at 1-800-863-2274

The SAM4s SPS-520 FT is the best cash register on the market in Seattle

SAM4s SPS-520 FT cash register

The SAM4s SPS-520 FT cash register is the most advanced model on the market today. Why you might ask? Well the SAM4s company has been very aggressive in designing and bringing to market the most feature reach registers in the world. While they use to play second fiddle to Sharp or Casio they now are the lead dog in the cash register market.

The SAM4s SPS-520 FT cash register is a hybrid cash register featuring a large flat keyboard which is very traditional cash register paired with a seven inch touch screen which is very high end POS thus creating a hybrid cash register POS system.

You really have to use the SAM4s SPS-520 FT to appreciate the simplicity and efficiency in which it works. What you will notice right away is the keyboard operates just like a traditional register, press a button it sells the item right. No big deal as we have all seen that right. Press another button and rather then sell an item it may bring up a window of 24 items! Example lets say you press the Sandwich button and now up on the touch screen 24 different sandwiches appear to chose from. Not only that but now you select a Turkey Sandwich from the touch screen, the screen no goes to which type of bread do you want, you select and it goes to type of cheese and so on and so on. This is what makes the SAM4s SPS-520 FT such a powerful cash register unlike anything else on the market.

This just scratches the surface of the technology loaded in the SAM4s SPS-520 FT cash register. This machine also features an SD card port for back ups and transferring data, CF slot for memory expansion, keyboard port, menu driven programming, optional credit card interface with the Datacap Twin Tran, optional gift card interface, kitchen printer, kitchen video, SAM4s software, and more. The SAM4s SPS-520 FT really is in a league of it's own.

To find out if this register will work for your business call us at 1-800-863-2274

Sam4s Software for cash registers

SAM4s software is available for many of their cash registers. Often times this type of tool will help with your programming and set up of the cash register. In the case when you have hundreds or thousands of PLU's or UPC's SAM4s software can save you hours and hours of your time.

Another good reason to us SAM4s software for cash registers is to be able to take your "Z" reports from your PC, which of course will allow you to interface to other software packages like Quick Books or Excel.

Many cash registers can be polled remotely over the internet while others are better suited for a direct serial connection between the cash register and the PC with the SAM4s software installed on it.

A few of the registers and software options do allow for inventory control. The inventory works well however be prepared to put in the work an inventory system takes to be worthwhile. There is a hand held data collector available for the SAM4s software if you decide to track inventory along with programming and reports.

If you need help deciding on which cash register and software is for you or need support for a system you already own give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

The SAM4s SPS-320 cash register features

The SAM4s SPS-320 cash register is very popular for Food Service operations like Cafeterias, Quick Service, Concessions, Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Stands, Sandwich, Pizza, Coffee, Bakery, Deli’s, and Bars

The 150 Preset PLUs facilitate fast and accurate registrations. With 150 key locations, the flat, spill-resistant keyboard can easily accommodate large menus with preset keys for each item. Where
menus change daily with breakfast, lunch or dinner times, the key-sheet under the overlay is easily exchanged. A simplified check tracking feature is available for bars and cafes (local register only).

Each SPS-320 can support up to four devices including direct or modem PC communications, cash drawer, kitchen printer, slip printer, coin dispenser, scale, pole display, kitchen video, video surveillance, UPC scanner, liquor dispenser or DataTran™ integrated credit card interface.

Please give us a call to discuss how this cash register would work for your business 1-800-863-2274

POS Systems in the Seattle Tacoma Area

We have been serving the Puget Sound area for over 40 years now. We started by working on NCR cash registers and accounting machine, now we offer the NCR Silver which runs on the iPad and other iOS products.

If you need a cash register or a full POS system chances are we have what you are looking for. We offer SAM4s and Sharp cash registers, Digital Dining a restaurant touch screen system and Keystroke which is a retail POS and inventory system.

Our office is in the Des Moines area just south or Sea Tac airport. We service from Everett to Olympia on a daily basis.

If you need a system give us a call to schedule a meeting to look at the possibilities. 1-800-863-2274

bar code scanner for SAM4s cash registers

If you are looking for a bar code scanner for a SAM4s cash register we can help. Many companies sell scanner although they don't know what it takes to make it work with a SAM4s register. We often get calls from people that have bought a scanner online for a very low price however it does not work with their SAM4s. We know which models work with the register, we know what cable you need, we know how to program the scanner, and we know how to program the register.

If you want to get it right order your scanner from us, we are the cash register and scanner guys! Call to order at 1-800-863-2274 and no if you already bought your scanner somewhere else we can't make it work for free!

SAM4s ER-380 cash register information

SAM4s ER-380

The SAM4s ER-380 is an entry level cash register. Overall it is a decent cash register. Features a thermal receipt printer and an electronic journal should you need the audit tape.  I like that is has standard 12 departments/groups right on the keyboard ,which are more then enough for most folks. With four tax rates it should work in any city in North America. It also has a serial port for options like a kitchen printer, PC interface etc. (only one). I like that is has the full size 5 bill 5 coin cash drawer with removable insert.

What it lacks are no big deals if you are looking for a budget cash register but for the record, it does not have credit card interface or Inter-Register Communications also know as a LAN for cash registers.

If you would like to know if this is the cash register for you call us at 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s ER-290 cash register has been retired

SAM4s ER-290 cash register

 

The SAM4s ER-290 is a good entry level cash register, however it has now been retired. Simple little machine that uses bond paper and a spool to spool ribbon was never a widely popular machine, however it had it's place and we sold quite a few. If you want to stay with bond paper instead of thermal you don't have many choices. Matter of fact you only have one choice and it is the SAM4s ER-5115-II which is the only machine on the market that does not use thermal paper.

SAM4s ER-5115II

 

The SAM4s ER-5115II is the last machine on the market I'm aware of that will validate still. I know not many people need that feature any longer but if you do this is your only choice.

If you need any help selecting a cash register please give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

POS Systems in Seattle

Hand Held Mobile POS Systems for the iPad

National Business Systems Inc. is one of the oldest POS dealers and cash register dealers in the Northwest. Our office is near the Sea Tac Airport centrally located between Seattle and Tacoma

If you are looking for a restaurant POS system in Seattle then we have a great system for you. Digital Dining offers a robust full featured system for all types of restaurants big or small. Our staff have been installing restaurant point of sale systems for over twenty years and can help you implement a system in a way to maximize the results.

One of our newest products is the iPad POS solution Silver from NCR. With Silver you can operate any where you would like with any iOS product like an iPhone, iPad, or iPod. Because Silver is cloud based the start up cost are much lower and you have access to your sales and data anywhere in the world. Silver also does a fantastic job of tracking and rewarding your customers bring them back time and again.

So if you are in the market for a cash register or POS system in Seattle then give us a call at 253-839-9636 or 1-800-863-2274

Make sure you buy the right kind of cash register

Cash Register

When you go to buy a cash register make sure you get what you need. Your best chance at ensuring a successful purchase that will serve you well is to visit or call a cash register dealer.

There are many cash registers on the market however there are two major divisions in most register companies. Often they will offer a consumer grade line via the mass merchandise markets like Office Depot, or Costco and then they will offer a commercial grade line through independent cash register dealers.

The consumer grade lines are typically smaller less heavy duty machines often with great features. They have their place in the world of course. The problem is in most cases they won't handle a  store that receives a lot of volume and lack security features. when you require support of programming changes you are at the mercy of a large corporations 800 number to a support abyss. Believe me we hear from people all the time telling us they were on hold for 30 minutes and received no help at all.

The commercial grade machines are sold by independent dealers like our company. The machines are heavy duty and lean to security and reporting features. You also will have access to people that know how to train you on them and program them. That training and programming may or may not be included in the price, you may have to pay for the support however it will be available.

So be careful and call around. Make sure the company you buy from knows what they are talking about. Do they know cash registers? Do they know how they work? Or are they just selling everything under the sun?

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

What do the SAM4s ER-650 and the Sharp ER-A320 have in common

What do the Sharp ER-A320 and the SAM4s ER-650 have in common? They were both the best selling cash registers for their brand and they have both been retired.

In the case of the SAM4s ER-650 it has been replaced by the SPS-300 series which is made up of the following

The SAM4s SPS-320 cash register with large flat keyboard and single station printer. Capable of credit card interface with Datacap Twin Tran

 

 

The SAM4s SPS-340 also features large flat keyboard with the addition of a receipt and journal printer. Also the ability to integrate credit card payments with a Datacap device

The SAM4s SPS-345 is the retail version of the SPS-300 series with a raised keyboard and receipt and journal (not picture shown is with the expanded keyboard not the standard 21) this register works great for liquor stores, hardware, gift stores, C-Stores and more. You can add value added options such as scanning and credit card interface.


Now returning back the Sharp ER-A320 cash register which we miss dearly, there really is no replacement. yes there are new models but not a comparable replacement. The problem is the A320 used bond paper and was capable of validating . Sharp currently DOES NOT make a cash register that can validate or used bond paper rolls instead of thermal. If you don't need to validate then the closest choice to replace in the Sharp line is:

The Sharp ER-A347 featuring a large 8 line LCD display, receipt and journal printers. This is a great machine and I think easy to program because of the 8 line LCD display however some find it cumbersome. I think you will need to be the judge on that!

If you need help selecting a register give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

Low cost cloud based POS for the iPad

NCR Silver for the iPad

NCR Silver is a great affordable POS solution for the iPad and other iOS products including the iPod, and the iPhone.

Because Silver is a cloud based subscription based POS software your start up cost is very low and your support is included in your low monthly cost.

Silver has a very powerful customer tracking and marketing feature that will allow you to generate more sales to an existing customer base.

If you would like a demo of the NCR Silver please give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 and we would be happy to meet with you.

USB adapters for SAM4s cash registers

Most cash registers still utilize a serial port to communicate to a computer. Most computers no longer include a serial port. The solution is a tried and tested USB to serial adapter which we offer. There are many adapters on the market and the price ranges all over the place. We tested many adapters and settled on one that worked each time for us in the shop and now deployed all over North America. We also offer serial cables for SAM4s cash registers too as you will need both to connect to most computers.

SAM4s cash registers work with several different software packages that could require a USB to serial adapter. Most have the free PC utility that allows programming but no reporting. Then there are the SAM products that offer programming and reporting. The final and maybe best choice is PC Poll which works across many different makes and models. In house our staff uses PC Poll with great results.

Click here to find USB Adapter for SAM4s cash registers and also serial cables for the same.

Cash register keyboard covers, paper roll and ink ribbons

It seems like cash register supplies are getting harder to find and I only noticed this because my company is shipping more 44mm bond paper rolls and IR-90/1 ink rollers all over the country.

We also sell keyboard covers for all the SAM4s cash registers and most of the Sharp register models too. 

Another type of paper we have been selling more of is 44mm thermal which is used in a few of the Sharp cash register models. Feel free to give us a call and see if we have supplies for your cash register, chances are good that if your register is commercial grade we do. 1-800-863-2274

Does it pay off to interface your cash register with credit card payments?

I read a great article this morning about a customer being over charged by $1600.00 at a breakfast house restaurant. Of course the error was found and fixed after several days and with a lot of bad publicity.

If this restaurant would have had their cash register interfaced to the credit card machine this error probably would have never happened. When you integrate the two you eliminate the need to re-enter the sale into the credit card machine where so many errors occur.

Now in this case the error was found quickly because it was so large. Also when a customer is overcharged they are more likely to point it out maybe even days or weeks later when they receive their statements. What happens when they are undercharged? Most say nothing at all and you lose money! Don't let this happen any longer, interface your cash register to credit card payments!

There are two lines of cash registers that are also credit card machines and they are SAM4s and Sharp both making a wide variety of machines for every type of business.

Here is the story in the news, you should check it out yourself http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/oddnews/waffle-house-charges-man-over--1600-for-breakfast-194502721.html?soc_src=copy

Where you buy your cash register makes a differance

Over a week we receive numerous calls from people that have bought cash registers for a cheap price online maybe on Amazon or another online discounter. Of course we all want a great deal and value for our money but make sure you count in service or support into the equation. Like I mentioned we get calls every week from people looking for support for SAM4s Cash Registers or maybe a Sharp. They like the fact they can reach us, we answer the phone, we have an online chat support tool, and we know what we are doing. What they don't like is the fact that if you did not buy your cash register from us we have to charge for support. We do have quite a few of these calls turn into paying customers and we appreciate their business, however had they bought from us in the first place the support may have been free!

We hear from end-users that often do contact the people they bought their cash register from and they would like to help but they don't know how! Don't let this happen to you. You can still buy online for a discounted price but buy from cash register companies like us in the first place.

If it is too late and you have already bought a Sharp cash register or maybe a SAM4s model from someone that can't help you then call us. We can help you learn to use the register, program the register, take reports and more we just charge for our support. Please keep in mind that commercial grade Sharp registers and SAM4s machines are all sold by independent dealers and none of us are paid for support or service from the factory and of course can't help one another customers for free.

If you are interested in getting support for your cash register please give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 we are open Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm PST.

Please note we support commercial grade Sharp cash registers. We don't support models that begin with XE, sorry those are not commercial grade.

SAM4s high end cash registers in the SPS series

cash registers

SAM4s has a higher end line of cash registers known as the SPS-series. The SPS series is a commercial grade line up of high end cash registers. The SPS line consist of two base models the SPS-500 series and the SPS-300 series

The SPS-300 series was released to replace the popular 650 series. They made some great changes in the SPS-300 series that include the following

• SD card port
• Models with receipt and journal printers
• Black color
• Free programming software
• More flexibility with kitchen printing

The SPS-300 series comes in the following configurations and models

• SAM4s SPS-320 cash register with a flat keyboard receipt only

• SAM4s SPS-340 cash register with a flat keyboard and receipt and journal printers

• SAM4s SPS-345 cash register with a raised keyboard and receipt and journal printers

The SPS-500 series took over for the SER-7000 series which were great registers. Some cutting edge features were added making the 500 series the most sophisticated register system on the market in it's class.

Some of the unique features include

• 7" Touch Screen
• single printing station and double printing station configurations
• SD card port
• USB port
• Keyboard port
• IP Port

The 500 series come in four different configurations

• SAM4s SPS-520F with a flat keyboard and receipt and journal printers

• SAM4s SPS-520R with a raised keyboard and receipt and journal printers

• SAM4s SPS-530F with a flat keyboard and receipt printer only

• SAM4s SPS-530R with a raised keyboard receipt printer only

If you need help selecting which register would be the best fit for you or whether you need options like the credit card interface, kitchen printers, bar code scanners etc. please give us a call at 1-800-863-2274