Can I process credit cards right on my cash register?

All most all cash registers that can process credit cards directly use a device called a Datacap to do so. So what is a Datacap you may be asking?

The Datacap device such as a TwinTran enables almost any cash register with a serial interface to
authorize electronic payments via the Internet with automatic dial backup. The TwinTran uses a regular telephone line to provide redundant communica-tion with no intervention from the operator. Replacing cumbersome stand-beside terminals and eliminating the need for a PC to connect to the Inter-net, TwinTran frees up counter space, speeds customer throughput, reduces administration time, fights employee fraud and eliminates costly dedicated phone lines. TwinTran is interfaced to hundreds of embedded systems, in-cluding cash registers, kiosks, parking systems, car wash systems and vending machines, and supports major payment processors for credit, debit, check, gift and loyalty transactions.

Datacap devices support Multi-lane cash register configurations such as follows.
• Single ECR/POS with peripheral support for MSR, MICR, PIN pad
• Credit,Debit, EBT for a variety of merchant categories
• Gift/Prepaid/Loyalty programs support

Datacap devices work with:

• SAM4s cash registers
• Sharp cash registers (commercial grade only)
• Casio Cash Registers

We can help you purchase and deploy a Datacap or if you already own one we can help you re-program it for another processor. Call us at 1-800-863-2274

The SAM4s SPS-320 cash register review

The SAM4s SPS-320 is a welcome new release to the SAM4s line up of powerful registers. The SPS-300 series is replacing the popular SAM4s ER-650 with some great new features. The first huge improvement started in creating a series instead of two models like the 650 and the 650R which had some big limits. The 300 series includes models with flat keyboards and raised but also with receipt only and receipt and journal models. The series is made up of the following:

• SAM4s SPS-320 with flat keyboard and single printer
• SAM4s 340 Flat Keyboard and dual printers (receipt and journal)
• SAM4s SPS-345 raised keys and dual printers 9receipt and journal)

The keyboard on the SPS-320 is much larger than the 650 making it more attractive for restaurants. One of the biggest advances is the SD card port which has been lacking in cash registers in the past. The SD card will let you back up and restore programming, update firmware and download sales reports. Giving the register more scalability they have included 2 serial ports and have 2 additional available as options. These serial ports allow you have more options than the 650 did. For example now you can have a PC interface, a bar code scanner, a credit card interface and still have a port left over!

You will love the easy programming with the 8 line LCD display or if you would like to use it the register comes with free programming software however make sure and buy the cables need to interface.

Overall this is a great model and should be around for a long time! Call if you have any questions about buying 1-800-863-2274

Buying a Datacap TwinTran or reprogramming one you have

Datacap TwinTran w/built in MSR attached to Sharp cash register

We get a lot of people calling to get information regarding the Datacap TwinTran or one of their other Tran products that turn your cash register into a credit card machine as well.

Datacap's are great products and once set up and working you'll forget they are ever even there. First you need to decide which model you want from the three choices of DialTran, IPTran, and the most popular TwinTran model. You then decide if you need a built in magnetic card reader or not. Then the most crucial choice is Single lane or multi-lane and with or with out gift card support.

Most customers use Mercury Payments for merchant processing when interfacing with a Datacap however you do not have to. Datacap devices work with most every major provider of merchant services on the market.

I caution not to try and deploy a Datacap without a cash register dealer such as our company to assist you. Many cash registers can be installed very well by yourself but don't try the same thing with a Datacap. Pay the dealer for the support because you will be much happier in the long run.

Yes Datacaps are not cheap, however they are worth the expense. They speed up your cash register lines, they decrease or eliminate errors as well as help bring fraud to a screeching halt. My company has deployed hundreds of Datacaps and I can't remember being ask to take any of them off a cash register!

So here is a great place to buy a Datacap TwinTran and get some information about them. You can also just call us if you are serious about buying a twinTran or you have one and need it reprogrammed for a different merchant services.

The Sharp ER-A420 is still one of the most popular cash registers in the sharp line. Designed for food service the ER-A420 has a nice size keyboard, and receipt and journal printer, 5 bill 5 coin cash drawer and very durable.

Users love the fact that they can create their own keyboard templates for the Sharp ER-A420 cash register and replace the rubber overlays when they get old.

The Sharp ER-A420 can even have credit card interface with the Datacap TwinTran or other Tran device. We also offer support and serive for the Sharp ER-A420 just call us at 1-800-863-2274

Sharp ER-A420 cash register

Cash register buyers guide

Here is a quick buyers guide to consider when buying a new cash register for a retail operation. Make a list of your answers to give to the company you end up calling to make sure you get the right register.

Questions to answer before buying a new cash register for a retail store.

1. Do I need a receipt and journal or receipt only?
2. How many departments/groups do I need?
3. Will I use a bar code scanner or just key prices into open departments.
4. If scanning how many UPC's will my register need to hold.
5. How many tax rates do I need?
6. Will I have more than one register in my store?
7. Do I need to connect to a PC for any reason?
8. Do I want to interface my cash register to a credit card terminal?
9. Do I want to program the cash register myself or prefer a turnkey solution

So these are the basic questions to answer before you begin shopping. There are more however the above questions should lead to more questions if needed like how much memory you will need, what type of scanner you may need etc.

This questions work rather you are looking at a SAM4s cash register, or a commercial grade Sharp cash register. If you have any questions about buying your new register give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

We support commercial Sharp cash registers all over North America not just in Seattle or Tacoma. Most register dealers made a transition into POS systems years a go and forgot all about cash registers and in most cases getting out of the register business. We did kind of the opposite we grew our POS business but also grew our cash register business until we started selling and supporting Sharp cash registers all over North America. Many people are surprised to find that we sell Sharp cash registers into Canada all the time!

We have service technicians that are experts on the current Sharp line up as well as the older discontinued models. We can support Sharp credit card interfaces with Datacap TwinTrans, PC POLL, SAM software, bar code scanning, kitchen printing and even kitchen video.

Many problems are really just a matter of support and instruction. Of course sometime you may have a broken machine that needs to be repaired and we can do that too.

We have been in business since 1972 and we look forward to working with you call us at 1-800-863-2274

Cash Registers and POS in Washington State

Were are a full service cash register dealer located between Seattle and Tacoma. Our lines include SAM4s cash registers, Digital Dining restaurant POS, Sharp Cash Registers and more.

We provide service and supplies for commercial grade cash registers. Give us a call if you have a cash register that needs some work or if you require training 1-800-863-2274