Customer Reviews for Sharp® XE-A42S Cash Register

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Sharp® XE-A42S Cash Register

The XE-A42S cash register with Microban® antimicrobial keytops is the ideal solution for businesses requiring advanced functionality along with a separate thermal receipt journal. It features an advanced sales reporting system designed for use with QuickBooks® Pro, 2 large displays, an alpha-numeric display for the operator and a numeric display for the customer, 7000 price look-ups (PLU's) and an extra-large cash drawer. For ease-of-use, the XE-A42S includes a PC link cable and PC software for simple programming of all PLU's, departments, and clerks. The XE-A42S also offers a graphic logo generator to let users customize logos and graphics to receipts. Key Features:   Dual Roll Register Tape - Print individual copy for a customer and one for operator records.   99 Pre-Programmed Departments - Easily separate product types   7000 Price Look-ups - For quick and accurate entry   Microban® Keytops - Built-in antimicrobial protection molded into the cash register keytops to inhibit the growth of damaging bacteria.   Thermal Printing - For fast print speed and quiet operation   PC Link software (USB / SD Card) - For easy programming   2-Line Operator and Single-line Customer Display - Allows the operator and customer easy viewing.   Graphics Logo Generation - Print logos or graphics on receipts.   SD Card Slot - For easy data backup/transfer.   Quickbooks® Pro - Link to the famous accounting software to integrate transactions. Specifications: Coin Drawer: 6 Compartments   Keyboard Type: Wide key layout   Sub drawer: Yes   Digits: 24 digits   Display Type: 2 line operator with 2-color backlight & one line customer   Operator Display: 16-digit 2-line alpha-numeric, 2-color backlight   Manuals: English / Spanish   Memory Backup: Yes, internal rechargeable   Paper: 1.75"(45mm) width / 3.16" (80mm) external diameter   Printer Type: Thermal   Speed: 13.3 lines per second   Bill Drawer: 5 Compartments   Customer: 7 digits numeric, pop-up type   Departments: 99 Pre-Programmed   PLU’s: 7,000   Security: Key lock   Special Features: Graphic logo printing on receipt   VAT/Tax System: 4 tax tables or 4 add-ons   Limited Warranty: 1 year parts / 90 days labor   Power Supply: 120 VAC   Dimensions: 16.6" x 16.9" x 11.7"; Weight: 28.0 lbs. Model: SHRXEA42S
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Customer Reviews for Sharp® XE-A42S Cash Register
Review 1 for Sharp® XE-A42S Cash Register
Rating
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Sue13
Location:GA
Date:February 6, 2013

Basic cash register

Pros: provides function i needed
Cons: customer service-waste of tape
Model Number: XE-A42S
"I needed a cash register that would do partial units, and they are hard to find (1/2 @ 4.98, etc). The Sharpe is not programed to do this, but can be set up (with lots of searching in the manual and no help from Sharpe on phone). Complicated manual - ok register -warranty not valid as NEW "computer is out of date" - sent proof of purchase, but no response. register tape is expensive, and will not function without journal tape even if not needed."
Review 2 for Sharp® XE-A42S Cash Register
Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
kjok
Location:Pacific Northwest
Date:November 14, 2012

Great machine - disconnect with Sharp however

Pros: please with machine and its programming ability
Cons: sharp says it is a refurbished machine costco-no.
Model Number: XE-A24
"I wanted help programming tax into the machine and had to pay Sharp $20 because they said it was a refurbished machine. Hopefully Sharp and Costco are sorting this out, because Costco says they do not sell refurbished machines. Sharp does have excellent You Tube videos to help with programming. This I learned at the end of my $20 Tech call with Sharp."
Review 3 for Sharp® XE-A42S Cash Register
Rating
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
cat3
Location:Orange County, CA
Date:August 24, 2012

A pain to program

Pros: overall utility
Cons: programming instructions, internal damage upon receipt
"The instructions aren't very clear. I even had a very intelligent friend help out. It's best to call Sharp's support 800 number and get verbal instructions.
The cash register is more than I hoped for, so from that standpoint, we're very happy.
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Review 4 for Sharp® XE-A42S Cash Register
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ronski
Location:Spokane, WA
Date:July 13, 2012

It's a Workhorse!

Pros: great value
Model Number: XE-A404 & XE-A41S (previous models)
"I've been using these for several years now and have NEVER had a problem (older model but same machine). We run about 150 transactions a day, seven days a week through one of these. These can be as simple or as complicated as you'd like. Yes programming advanced functions takes some learning but it's worth it. We started out basic and got more advanced over the years as we learned and needed more sales information. The good thing is when you get used to the programming it is the same for all their machines. I use an SD card to save my programming from my computer and then take it in and transfer it to both my registers (XE-A41S and XE-A404).
Only problem we've had is one of the drawers is getting hard to shut (been opened at least 100000 times).
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Sharp® XE-A42S Cash Register
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
VinnyP
Location:brooklyn, ny
Date:June 21, 2012

Great Register

"If you use the USB cable and conect this to a computer programming and modifying programming is a breeze. Very versatile and user friendly"
Review 6 for Sharp® XE-A42S Cash Register
Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
LGames
Location:Valparaiso, IN
Date:May 18, 2012

Hard to program

Pros: affordable
Cons: very difficult to program
"Sharp cash registers are very difficult to program. Everything must be done by hand because their software interface is near useless. This is programming tech from the 1980's."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Sharp® XE-A42S Cash Register
Rating
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Jeanpier
Location:Ca
Date:May 4, 2012

Not the best

"I think is very cheep product and not friendly
May be its good for small retail with small quantity.
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.