Dou you have to program your cash register for the New Year?

The New Year is often accompanied by new sales taxes in many states or counties so make sure you are prepared to program your cash register if that is the case. We are also seeing an increase in many areas where there are now multiple tax rates for example a general retail sales tax and maybe another separate higher one for food and beverage? If your area is moving to multiple sales taxes make sure you know how to program your cash register for one. Almost all newer Sharp cash registers and all of the current SAM4s cash registers can handle up to four tax rates.

When programming your cash register for a second rate don't forget you not only need to set the rate but also make the items or departments taxable by the new rate. None of the tax programming will affect your cash register and credit card interface if you have one.

Make sure you know how to do all this before the day you need to start. Don't forget cash register companies do charge for support for this service even if over the phone. If you require help programming your cash register call us at 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s SPS-500 series cash registers

The SAM4s SPS-500 series cash register is the most advanced register on the market today and is made up of several models

The entire series is made up of 4 different models and they break down as follows

1. SAM4s SPS-520FT (dual printer, flat keyboard)
2. SAM4s SPS-520RT (dual printer raised keyboard)
3. SAM4s SPS-530FT (single printer flat keyboard)
4. SAM4s SPS-530RT (single printer raised keyboard)

Any of the four models has optional credit card interface, kitchen printer, computer, coin changer, DVR and many other options. These machines feature an SD card port for back up, program transfer and ROM upgrade. The CF slot allows for very cost effective memory upgrades and the keyboard port makes this machin easy to program and don't forget the crown jewel the 7" color touch screen!

Very affordable and scalable. Don't buy a register until you have looked at this series.

SAM4s SPS-520F Cash Register

What cash register should you buy in 2013

In 2013 I don't see much of a change from the state of things today in the cash register business. I project SAM4s will still be the best selling commercial cash register on the market beating out Sharp cash registers.

Both make great commercial grade cash registers but it seem clear that SAM4s is leading the way in the industry today as they have for the last few years. SAM4s has come out with a slew of new machines with features that really are game changers. For example SAM4s makes several entry level cash registers with SD card ports and make the same models with one printer and two so you can make the best choice for your needs. The newer models that include some of these great features are:

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

All of the above cash registers have SD card ports for reporting, programming and upgrading. They all can interface to credit card payments with the Datacap Twin Tran, interface to computers and come with free software and have models with receipt and journal or receipt only.

So let's not forget about Sharp completely as I'm not writing them off. They have made some great moves this year too. They came out with two new models that are great machines with some leading edge features. The machines are:

• Sharp ER-A247
• Sharp ER-A347

Both of these machines have features that SAM4s cash registers do not have. First both of these machine interface to a standard credit card terminal from Hypercom which is very unique (not as complete a system as the Datacap Interface). They both also have a programming Software that interfaces to the cash register with an SD card instead of a direct connection to the PC, however the big feature that has to long in coming for any register company is that these two machines have a Quick Books Transfer tool that allows you to take the sales from the register and import into your Quick Books accounting software.

I can't wait to see the new models if any that will be released from SAM4s or Sharp in 2013 and beyond. If you have any questions about which cash register you should buy call us at 1-800-863-2274

Happy Holidays from the cash register people

Seattle's own cash register guys would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season. If you find yourself needing a new cash register in 2013 please come see us. we offer Sharp cash registers and also the best selling SAM4s cash registers. We have very simple registers to cash registers that interface to credit card payments!

Cash Register Supplies

There are a couple good places to find supplies for SAM4s cash registers where you can find keyboard covers, receipt paper and ink ribbons, cash tills and even replacement keys. If you need support they can also help with that. Here is a list of three of the best

1. Cash Register Guys
2. National Business Systems, Inc
3. POS and Cash Registers

Cash Registers in the Seattle Tacoma area

at National Business Systems we have all the models of SAM4s and and Sharp Commercial grade cash registers. Both Sharp and SAM4s have come out with some great new models featuring credit card interface, Quick Books interface, gift card interface and more at affordable price.

Our service area includes Seattle, Tacoma, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond and the entire greater Puget Sound Area.

New SAM4s Cash Registers

SAM4s has recently released 4 new cash registers and are about to release 3 more. One of the greatest features found on all 7 of these registers is that they all have an SD card slot allowing you to back up and restore a program in case of failure as well as upgrade the ROM version of your register. There are many other features in these new machines as well. If you are looking for a new Cash Register you will want to check these new and soon to be new models.

• SAM4s SPS-320
• SAM4s SPS-340
• SAM4s SPS-345
• SAM3s ER-920
• SAM4s ER-925
• SAM4s ER-940
• SAM4s ER-945

SAM4s continues to be the leading force in Cash Registers for small and medium business.