Specifications
SAM4s ER-285M Operator's and Program Manual v1.4 Program Mode Reference Guide • 119
Program Mode Reference Guide
Overview
Most register programming takes place in program mode (the control lock is placed in the
PGM positon.) Programs here include:
• Tax Programming – Set tax rates or tables can be set for each of four possible taxes.
Value added taxes and GST (Canada) can be set.
• PLU Programming – Set PLU prices, descriptors and options. Also assign PLUs to
groups, link to other PLUs, assign to mix and match groups, set stock levels and set
additional options
• System Option Programming – Set options related to the operation of your register.
• Print Option Programming – Set options related to the printing of receipts and
reports.
• Function Key Programming – Set descriptors, entry limits and specific options
related to each function key you may be using.
• Clerk Programming – Set names, codes and drawer assignments for each clerk.
• Mix & Match Programming – Apply discounts such as “buy 2 and get $1 off”.
• Group Programming – Groups collect sales from sets of items (PLUs) Set
descriptors and options for groups here.
• Miscellaneous Programming—Program macro sequences, logo messages,
financial/clerk report messages, NLU assignments, cash-in-drawer limit, check
change limit, date/time, scale tare weights, and the machine number.
• Program Scans – Print a record of you register program.
• Program Backup and Restore – Back up your program to a SD memory card.










