Operation and programming manual

86 • Program Mode Programming ER-260/265 Electronic Cash Register AU
Department Descriptor
Without otherwise programming, each department will print the department number for registrations
and reporting. (see “Alpha Program Overlay”)
For example, the receipt will look like this:
DEPT.1____________T1 $2.99
DEPT.7____________T1 $1.99
If you wish you can each department descriptor with a custom descriptor, up to 18 characters in
length. For example, you could program your own descriptors like this:
GRECERY___________T1 $2.99
MEAT______________T1 $1.99
Programming a Department Descriptor
1. Turn the control lock to the PGM position.
2. Press the X/TIME key.
3. Enter up to 18 characters for a department.
* For EPROM v1.013A and after, refer to NEW Alpha Overlay, enter the character
you wish, or
* For EPROM v1.010 and before, refer to OLD Alpha Overlay, enter the character
you wish, each character follow up with decimal point ‘•’, or
* Refer to the Code Table, enter the two digits that represent each character you
wish.
4. Press the X/TIME key.
5. Press the department key you programmed for.
6. Repeat from step 2 to 5 for next department you want to program.
7. Press the CASH/TEND key to end programming.