ER-A520/ER-A530 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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How to program alphanumeric characters
You can program alphanumeric characters for departments, PLUs, UPCs, functions, etc. while in the character
entry mode.
There are two ways for programming characters: using character keys on the keyboard and entering character
codes with the numeric keys on the keyboard.
Using character keys on the keyboard (keys on the shaded area)
Enter a character according to the position in the programming keyboard layout.
Entering alphanumeric characters
To enter a character, simply press a corresponding character key.
ˆ
In case of ER-A520A, “( )”, “( ˆ )”, “( ¨ )”, “ ( ` )”, “( ´ )”, “( ´´ )”, “( ° )”, and “( )” keys can be used in
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combination with a character key. If the combination is unavailable, only a character key is entered.
[Ex.] “Å” : ➞ ( ° ) ➞ A
To enter a numeric character:
(ER-A520A) Press (NUM) key and enter a number by ten keys (0 – 9).
[Ex.] Entering the character “135” : (NUM) ➞ 135 ➞ (NUM)
(ER-A530A) Simply press a corresponding numeric key in the shaded area.
To enter a space, press the / key.
Entering double-size characters
Î : This key toggles the double-size character mode and normal-size character mode. The default is the
normal-size character mode. The double-size character is displayed with the letter “=” (ex. =S).
[Ex.] To program the name “SHARP” in double size :
Î ➞ SHARP ➞ Î
Entering lower-case letters
Ó : You can enter a lower-case letter by using this key. Press Ó key just before you enter the lower-case
letter. This key also allows you to enter the characters/symbols shown at the upper right of keys.
[Ex.] To program the name “Sharp” : ➞ S ➞ Ó ➞ harp ➞ Ó
Entering symbols shown at the upper left of keys (ER-A520A only)
é : You can enter symbols by using this key. Press é key just before you enter the symbol.
[Ex.] To program the symbol “ cl cl ” : ➞ é ➞ cl ➞é ➞ cl
Editing text
You can edit the text you have entered by deleting characters.
apple : Backs up the cursor for deleting the character or figure at the left of the cursor.
Entering character codes
Numerals, letters and symbols are programmable by entering the º key and character codes. See the
“Alphanumeric character code table” on the next page. In this way, you can program characters other than the
characters shown in the programming keyboard layout.
XXX ➞ º XXX: Character code (3 digits)
Note
• Double-size characters can be made by entering the character code 253.
[Ex.] To program the name “SHARP” in double size
253 º 083 º 072 º 065 º 082 º 080 º
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