ER-180U
SAM4S ER-180U Electronic Cash Register
- Raised-key keyboard
- Single station (receipt)
- Electronic journal
SAM4S replacement guidance
Replace an Older SAM4S, Samsung, Casio or Sharp Cash Register
Identify your older register, review the evidence we have, and find the safest next step without guessing at a replacement.
Replacement Finder
What register do you have?
Enter the exact model from the label on your register. We will open the evidence-backed path for that model—not guess from appearance alone.
Where to look:
Check the model label on the back or underside, then compare the keyboard and printer layout. A similar-looking register can still be a different model.
VERIFIED CLOSEST CURRENT FIT documented old-vs-current comparison; not a manufacturer successor statement.
NEEDS REVIEW exact setup must be confirmed before a recommendation.
That exact model is not listed.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
Send the model number and photosER-925 VERIFIED CLOSEST CURRENT FIT
The documented raised-key, single-printer match is the ER-925E.
Closest current fit for the documented model: ER-925E
Compare old and current: ER-925 → ER-925EDocumented features side by side
| Feature | ER-925 (old) | ER-925E (current) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Raised keys | Raised keys |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Printer | Single station, 58 mm | Single station |
| Items (PLUs) | ER-900 generation memory (4 MB) | Up to 22,000 |
| Journal | Electronic journal | Electronic journal |
| Ports and networking | 2 × RS-232 (up to 4 with option board 501531) | 2 × RS-232 (up to 4), Ethernet |
| Payment | Not documented | DC Direct over Ethernet |
| Programming | Same series; transfer from the non-E model is not verified | SD card and USB program save and load |
| Peripherals | RS-232 devices | Each device verified by exact model |
No side-by-side photo: CRS uses the same product photo for the ER-925 and the ER-925E, so a photo cannot tell them apart. Check the model label.
Sources: CRS ER-900 Series brochure (2021); CRS ER-900E Series brochure and product update sheet.
A closest current fit based on documented features, not a manufacturer replacement statement.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
DocumentER-900E series brochure (PDF)
Older ER-900 series VERIFIED CLOSEST CURRENT FIT
Keyboard style and printer arrangement determine the documented ER-900E closest fit.
Closest current fit for the documented model: ER-920E, ER-925E, ER-940E, ER-945E
Compare old and current: ER-920, ER-925, ER-940, ER-945 → ER-900E modelsDocumented features side by side
| Old model | Keyboard | Printers | Closest current fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ER-920 | Flat | Receipt only (single station) | ER-920E |
| ER-925 | Raised keys | Receipt only (single station) | ER-925E |
| ER-940 | Flat | Receipt and journal | ER-940E |
| ER-945 | Raised keys | Receipt and journal | ER-945E |
- Items: ER-900 generation memory (4 MB) → up to 22,000 PLUs.
- Ports and networking: 2 × RS-232 (2 more optional) → the same, plus Ethernet.
- Payment: not documented on the older models → DC Direct over Ethernet.
- Programming: same series, but direct transfer from a non-E model is not verified.
- Peripherals: each device is verified by exact model.
Sources: CRS ER-900 Series brochure (2021); CRS ER-900E Series brochure and product update sheet.
A closest current fit based on documented features, not a manufacturer replacement statement.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
ER-5200M VERIFIED CLOSEST CURRENT FIT
The documented flat-keyboard, dual-printer closest fit is the ER-940E.
Closest current fit for the documented model: ER-940E
Compare old and current: ER-5200M → ER-940EDocumented features side by side
| Feature | ER-5200M (old) | ER-940E (current) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Flat, spill-resistant, 160 positions, 117 NLU keys; food service | Flat, spill-resistant, 150 keys (100 programmable); food service |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Printers | Separate receipt and journal thermal printers, 58 mm; optional receipt auto cutter | Receipt and journal thermal printers, 58 mm |
| Items (PLUs) | 117 by default, up to 10,000 | Up to 22,000 |
| Clerks | Up to 99 | Up to 99 |
| Displays | 2-line × 16-character LCD; 10-character rear pop-up | 2-line × 16-character LCD; 9-digit LED customer display |
| Ports and networking | 2 × RS-232C; no Ethernet or SD card documented | 2 × RS-232C (up to 4), Ethernet, SD card |
| Payment | DataTran payment appliance on RS-232C | DC Direct over Ethernet |
| Programming | Programmed from the keyboard or a PC over RS-232C; nothing documents loading this program into an ER-900E | Program rebuilt from your item list and reports; SD card save and load |
| Peripherals | Scale (NCI or CAS), kitchen printer, scanner, coin dispenser, pole display on RS-232C | Each device verified by exact model; NCI/CAS scale compatibility is not established |
Does not carry over: the DataTran payment connection and the register program. No scanner, scale, printer or drawer is assumed reusable until it is verified.
Sources: CRS ER-5200M/5240M Operator & Programming Manual v2.28; CRS ER-900E Series brochure (LIT-409).
A closest current fit based on documented features, not a manufacturer replacement statement.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
Older model photos to help you identify your register:
CRS manufacturer images.
ER-5240M VERIFIED CLOSEST CURRENT FIT
The documented raised-key, dual-printer closest fit is the ER-945E.
Closest current fit for the documented model: ER-945E
Compare old and current: ER-5240M → ER-945EDocumented features side by side
| Feature | ER-5240M (old) | ER-945E (current) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Raised keys, 90 positions, 15 NLU keys (up to 40); retail | Raised keys, up to 94 keys (78 programmable); retail |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Printers | Separate receipt and journal thermal printers, 58 mm; optional receipt auto cutter | Receipt and journal thermal printers, 58 mm |
| Items (PLUs) | 117 by default, up to 10,000 | Up to 22,000 |
| Clerks | Up to 99 | Up to 99 |
| Displays | 2-line × 16-character LCD; 10-character rear pop-up | 2-line × 16-character LCD; 9-digit LED customer display |
| Ports and networking | 2 × RS-232C; no Ethernet or SD card documented | 2 × RS-232C (up to 4), Ethernet, SD card |
| Payment | DataTran payment appliance on RS-232C | DC Direct over Ethernet |
| Programming | Programmed from the keyboard or a PC over RS-232C; nothing documents loading this program into an ER-900E | Program rebuilt from your item list and reports; SD card save and load |
| Peripherals | Scale (NCI or CAS), kitchen printer, scanner, coin dispenser, pole display on RS-232C | Each device verified by exact model; NCI/CAS scale compatibility is not established |
Does not carry over: the DataTran payment connection and the register program. No scanner, scale, printer or drawer is assumed reusable until it is verified.
Sources: CRS ER-5200M/5240M Operator & Programming Manual v2.28; CRS ER-900E Series brochure (LIT-409).
A closest current fit based on documented features, not a manufacturer replacement statement.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
Older model photos to help you identify your register:
CRS manufacturer images.
ER-5215M NEEDS REVIEW
The available comparison is not complete enough to name a current fit.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
Older model photos to help you identify your register:
CRS manufacturer images.
Older SPS-300 series NEEDS REVIEW
Exact model and setup must be confirmed before guidance is given.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
Older NR-500 / NR-510 series VERIFIED CLOSEST CURRENT FIT — NR-510B/RB only
The comparison supports NR-510B and NR-510RB only; other variants still need review.
Closest current fit for the documented model(s) named in this badge: NR-510BE, NR-510RBE
Compare old and current: NR-510B → NR-510BE · NR-510RB → NR-510RBEDocumented features side by side
| Feature | NR-510B / NR-510RB (old) | NR-510BE / NR-510RBE (current) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Flat (NR-510B) or raised (NR-510RB) | Flat (NR-510BE) or raised (NR-510RBE) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Printer | Single thermal printer | Single station |
| Items (PLUs) | Over 3,200 (8,000 with SD) | The same |
| Journal | Electronic journal | Electronic journal |
| Display | 2-line × 16-character LCD | The same |
| Ports and networking | 3 serial ports and USB | The same, plus Ethernet |
| Payment | Not documented | DC Direct over Ethernet |
| Programming | SD, USB and eSpresso PC backup documented for the series | Confirm the transfer before relying on it |
| Peripherals | Serial and USB devices | Same series; each device verified by exact model |
Sources: CRS NR-500 Operator-Programming Manual v1.53 (covers both generations); CRS NR-510E brochure.
A closest current fit based on documented features, not a manufacturer replacement statement.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
DocumentNR-510E series brochure (PDF)
SPS-500 series NEEDS REVIEW
No sufficiently complete documented comparison supports a current recommendation.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
Older model photos to help you identify your register:
CRS manufacturer images. FT models have a flat keyboard; RT models have a raised keyboard.
ER-260 / ER-265 VERIFIED CLOSEST CURRENT FIT — ER-265B only
The approved comparison supports ER-265B to ER-265EJ; ER-260 and unsuffixed ER-265 remain unresolved.
Closest current fit for the documented model(s) named in this badge: ER-265EJ
Compare old and current: ER-265B → ER-265EJDocumented features side by side
| Feature | ER-265B (old) | ER-265EJ (current) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Flat, spill-resistant; 15 keyboard PLUs | Flat |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Printer | Thermal, receipt or journal (programmable), 58 mm | Single station plus electronic journal |
| Items (PLUs) | 1,000 | Up to 8,000 |
| Journal | Printed journal option | Electronic journal |
| Ports and networking | 1 × RS-232C (PC or kitchen printer) | 3 × RS-232, USB, Ethernet |
| Payment | No integrated payment documented | DC Direct over Ethernet |
| Programming | Transfer from the ER-265B is not verified | SD card, USB and eSpresso program save and load |
| Peripherals | Kitchen printer on RS-232C | USB scanner support; each device verified by exact model |
Only the ER-265B is compared. The ER-260 and unsuffixed ER-265 remain unresolved.
Sources: CRS ER-265 brochure (LIT-195b, 2017); CRS ER-260EJ/265EJ brochure; ER-260EJ/265EJ manual v1.63.
A closest current fit based on documented features, not a manufacturer replacement statement.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
ER-380 / ER-390 VERIFIED CLOSEST CURRENT FIT — ER-390M only
The approved comparison supports ER-390M to ER-920E; ER-380, ER-380M and ER-390 remain unresolved.
Closest current fit for the documented model(s) named in this badge: ER-920E
Compare old and current: ER-390M → ER-920EDocumented features side by side
| Feature | ER-390M (old) | ER-920E (current) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Flat, spill-resistant, 90 positions | Flat |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Printer | Single thermal printer | Single-station printer |
| Items (PLUs) | 500 | Up to 22,000 |
| Journal | Electronic journal | Electronic journal |
| Customer display | 10-digit pop-up rear display | Rear customer display |
| Ports and networking | 2 × RS-232C | 2 × RS-232 (up to 4), Ethernet |
| Payment | Optional card reader, Datacap DataTran compatible | DC Direct over Ethernet |
| Programming | Optional Direct Connect PC Utility | Transfer from the ER-390M is not verified; confirm before relying on it |
| Peripherals | RS-232 scale, kitchen printer, coin dispenser, pole display listed | Each device verified by exact model |
Only the ER-390M is compared. The ER-380 and ER-380M keyboard type is not documented, so they stay options to discuss.
Sources: CRS ER-390M product page; CRS ER-900E Series brochure (LIT-409).
A closest current fit based on documented features, not a manufacturer replacement statement.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
DocumentER-900E series brochure (PDF)
ER-650 / ER-650R NEEDS REVIEW
These models look similar, but the evidence does not support a current-model recommendation.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
Older ER-180 NEEDS REVIEW
The exact suffix and setup must be confirmed.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
SPS-2000 / SPS-2200 NEEDS REVIEW
No documented current-model comparison meets the threshold.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
Older model photos to help you identify your register:
CRS manufacturer images. These photos show the SPS-2000 only. No verified SPS-2200 photo is available, so check the model label on your register.
SER-7000 NEEDS REVIEW
Configuration and connected equipment must be reviewed before guidance.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
Older Samsung cash register NEEDS REVIEW
The exact Samsung model is required before a current option can be discussed.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
Older Samsung and SAM4S models: match the brand badge and the model label on your register.
CRS manufacturer images.
Casio cash register NEEDS REVIEW
The exact Casio model and setup are required before guidance.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
Sharp cash register NEEDS REVIEW
The exact Sharp model and setup are required before guidance.
We need to confirm your exact model and setup before recommending the right current option.
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Current SAM4S registers to compare
These are the models we sell and support today. Compare the keyboard style and printer arrangement against the register you are replacing, then ask us to confirm the match before you order.
ER-265EJ
SAM4S ER-265EJ Flat-Keyboard Electronic Cash Register
- Flat keyboard
- Single station (receipt)
- Electronic journal
- 3 × RS-232 serial (RJ45)
- USB (flash drive or scanner, HID only)
- Ethernet/LAN (10 Base-T) — documented for DC Direct integrated payment
Small retail, service, and food-counter applications.
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ER-260EJ
SAM4S ER-260EJ Raised-Key Electronic Cash Register
- Raised-key keyboard
- Single station (receipt)
- Electronic journal
- 3 × RS-232 serial (RJ45)
- USB (flash drive or scanner, HID only)
- Ethernet/LAN (10 Base-T) — documented for DC Direct integrated payment
Small retail, service, and food-counter applications.
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SAP-630II-RT
SAM4S SAP-630II-RT Hybrid ECR Android POS System
- Raised-key keyboard
- Serial
- USB
- Ethernet
SAP-630II-FT
SAM4S SAP-630II-FT Hybrid ECR Android POS System
- Flat keyboard
- Serial
- USB
- Ethernet
ER-945E
SAM4S ER-945E Raised-Key Dual-Printer Cash Register With Ethernet
- Raised-key keyboard
- Dual station (receipt + journal)
- Electronic journal
- 2 × RS-232 serial (standard)
- 2 × RS-232 serial (optional expansion)
- Ethernet for supported integrated-payment workflows (DC Direct)
Retail and item-driven checkout.
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SPS-340
SAM4S SPS-340 Flat-Keyboard Dual-Printer Cash Register
- Flat keyboard
- Dual station (receipt + journal)
- Electronic journal
- 2 × RS-232C serial, D-Sub-9M (COM1 & COM2, standard)
- 2 × RS-232C serial, RJ45 (COM3 & COM4, optional 2-port board, CRS item 501531)
- Ethernet for inter-register communications (IRC) between SPS-300 registers
- Additional RJ11 (24V) port for a second cash drawer
Detailed retail or food-service checkout.
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ER-925E
SAM4S ER-925E Raised-Key Single-Printer Cash Register With Ethernet
- Raised-key keyboard
- Single station (receipt)
- Electronic journal
- 2 × RS-232 serial (standard)
- 2 × RS-232 serial (optional expansion)
- Ethernet for supported integrated-payment workflows (DC Direct)
Retail and item-driven checkout.
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ER-940E
SAM4S ER-940E Flat-Keyboard Dual-Printer Cash Register With Ethernet
- Flat keyboard
- Dual station (receipt + journal)
- Electronic journal
- 2 × RS-232 serial (standard)
- 2 × RS-232 serial (optional expansion)
- Ethernet for supported integrated-payment workflows (DC Direct)
Food service and menu-driven checkout.
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SPS-320
SAM4S SPS-320 Flat-Keyboard Single-Printer Cash Register
- Flat keyboard
- Single station (receipt)
- Electronic journal
- 2 × RS-232C serial, D-Sub-9M (COM1 & COM2, standard)
- 2 × RS-232C serial, RJ45 (COM3 & COM4, optional 2-port board, CRS item 501531)
- Ethernet for inter-register communications (IRC) between SPS-300 registers
- Additional RJ11 (24V) port for a second cash drawer
Detailed food-service or menu-driven checkout.
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SPS-345
SAM4S SPS-345 Raised-Keyboard Dual-Printer Cash Register
- Raised-key keyboard
- Dual station (receipt + journal)
- Electronic journal
- 2 × RS-232C serial, D-Sub-9M (COM1 & COM2, standard)
- 2 × RS-232C serial, RJ45 (COM3 & COM4, optional 2-port board, CRS item 501531)
- Ethernet for inter-register communications (IRC) between SPS-300 registers
- Additional RJ11 (24V) port for a second cash drawer
Detailed retail and item-driven checkout.
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ER-915E
SAM4S ER-915E Raised-Key Dual-Printer Cash Register With Ethernet
- Raised-key keyboard
- Dual station (receipt + journal)
- Electronic journal
- 2 × RS-232 serial (standard)
- 2 × RS-232 serial (optional expansion)
- Ethernet for supported integrated-payment workflows (DC Direct)
Retail and item-driven checkout.
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ER-920E
SAM4S ER-920E Flat-Keyboard Single-Printer Cash Register With Ethernet
- Flat keyboard
- Single station (receipt)
- Electronic journal
- 2 × RS-232 serial (standard)
- 2 × RS-232 serial (optional expansion)
- Ethernet for supported integrated-payment workflows (DC Direct)
Food service and menu-driven checkout.
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NR-510BE
SAM4S NR-510BE Flat-Keyboard Cash Register With Ethernet
- Flat keyboard
- Single station (receipt)
- Electronic journal
- 3 × RS-232 serial (standard)
- USB
- Ethernet for supported integrated-payment workflows (DC Direct)
Traditional-format menu-driven checkout.
See this register
NR-510RBE
SAM4S NR-510RBE Raised-Keyboard Cash Register With Ethernet
- Raised-key keyboard
- Single station (receipt)
- Electronic journal
- 3 × RS-232 serial (standard)
- USB
- Ethernet for supported integrated-payment workflows (DC Direct)
Traditional-format retail checkout.
See this registerNot sure which of these fits?
Compare them side by side, answer a few questions about your counter, or tell us how the business actually rings sales and we will narrow it down.
Before you choose
What to check before replacing an older register
What we match before recommending a replacement
- Business type and number of checkout stations
- Raised-key or flat programmable keyboard
- Approximate number of departments, items and PLUs
- Receipt-only or receipt-and-journal printing
- Barcode scanner and scale requirements
- Kitchen or remote printer requirements
- Cash drawer and customer-display needs
- Clerks, cashiers and reporting requirements
- Current payment-terminal setup
- Whether programming should be transferred or recreated
Raised-key or flat keyboard?
Raised-key keyboards are often preferred when operators ring departments or items quickly by feel. Flat programmable keyboards can be a better fit when the business needs many labeled menu or function keys. Match the replacement to the actual checkout workflow rather than choosing by appearance.
One printer or two?
A business that only needs a customer receipt may not need the same printer configuration as one that relies on a journal or other printed record. Identify how the old register is used before selecting a replacement.
Can the old programming be transferred?
Sometimes existing data can be preserved, exported or recreated, but transfer should never be promised solely from the old and new model names. Source model, software, backup format, item count, keyboard layout and target register all matter. For the ER-5200M and ER-5240M, nothing documents loading the old program into a current register, so it is rebuilt.
Buy programming service · Programming help · Manuals and documentation
Can I keep my scanner, cash drawer or printer?
Possibly. Every device should be verified by exact model, cable, interface and intended workflow. A connector that physically fits does not guarantee compatibility.
Barcode scanners · Cash drawers · Receipt printers · Receipt paper
Do I have to change card processors?
No. If you currently use a separate credit-card terminal, that setup can often remain separate from the new register. If you want to review integrated payments or processing options such as interchange-plus, flat-rate, cash discount, dual pricing, ERR pricing, PIN debit or EBT, that can be evaluated separately from the register replacement.
The right sequence is to understand the checkout workflow first, then decide whether changing the payment setup improves the business.
Register, hybrid or full POS?
- Traditional SAM4S register: best when the current workflow is still simple and reliable.
- Programmed complete package: register plus the scanners, printers, paper, drawer and setup needed to operate.
- SAM4POS or full POS: better when the business needs more advanced inventory, customer information, integrations or touchscreen workflows.
Cash register for your business · Cash register vs POS system · Programmed packages · SAM4POS
Does the old register still fit the business?
If the register still matches the business and the problem is isolated, troubleshooting, programming help or a compatible accessory can be a better answer than replacement. Do not reset the old register just to identify it; preserve useful reports and programming first whenever possible.
Service and troubleshooting · Common register problems · Manuals
Replacing several registers at once?
For a multi-register replacement at one business, send the old model numbers, quantities, keyboard photos, connected equipment and programming expectations together. We can review the project as one job and quote volume pricing instead of treating each replacement as an unrelated single-unit order.
Make the replacement easier
Send the old model number plus photos of the front, keyboard, rear connections and model label. If possible, include a current receipt and a list of connected equipment. Also tell us what you wish the old register did better. That lets us identify what should be preserved and what should change.
Replacement FAQ
Do I have to buy the same keyboard style?
No, but changing keyboard style changes the operator workflow. Make that an intentional decision rather than an accidental one.
Should I replace a register just because it is old?
Not necessarily. A reliable register that still fits the business can remain useful. Replacement makes more sense when failures, parts, downtime or missing capabilities are becoming costly.
Can you help replace a register that was bought elsewhere?
Yes. Replacement guidance, one-time support and programming are available even when the existing register came from another dealer or was acquired used.
What if I do not know my old model?
Send photos of the front, keyboard, rear connections and model label. We can use those details to narrow the replacement path.
Paying for the equipment
How would you like to handle the purchase?
Tell us how you would prefer to handle the cost of the new equipment and we will bring the right options to the quote. This is about the equipment you are buying — it is separate from how you take card payments, and you do not need to change processor to ask about any of it.
Financing and leasing are different things
Financing means you are buying the equipment and paying for it over time. Leasing means you are paying to use it under the terms of a lease, and ownership at the end is whatever that lease says it is — sometimes a purchase option, sometimes a return. We will always tell you which one a quote is, and we will not describe a lease as if it were a purchase.
What we can tell you today.
We do not publish rates, terms or payment amounts, because those come from the finance or
leasing provider and depend on the amount, the equipment and their own review of your
business. Ask and we will tell you exactly what is available for your purchase, in writing,
before you commit to anything. If nothing suitable is available, we will say so.
Changing how you take card payments is a separate conversation, and separate paperwork. You can keep your current processor and still ask about any of the options above.
Ready for the next step?
Turn this information into the right cash-register setup.
Use the Register Finder if you are still narrowing down equipment, or talk with a specialist about the register, programming, replacement equipment and accessories that fit your business.
Already ordered a SAM4S register? Use the onboarding worksheet to send us the programming, peripheral, payment-terminal and go-live details for the setup.
Need credit or debit processing too? We can review it after the register requirements are clear. Changing processors is not required.
Already own a SAM4s? Whether you bought it from us or somewhere else, or the dealer who sold it is no longer available, tell us what you have and what you need. We can help you work through programming, supplies, support, whether the register is worth keeping. Start with what you own.