SAM4S SPS-320 vs SPS-340 vs SPS-345
The SAM4S SPS-320, SPS-340 and SPS-345 are current SPS-300 Series cash registers with similar core capabilities but different keyboard and printer configurations. The practical choice comes down to whether you want a flat or raised keyboard and whether you need one or two internal print stations.
SPS-320 vs SPS-340 vs SPS-345
| Model | Keyboard | Printer | Current SAM4sDirect price | Good starting point for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPS-320 | Flat programmable | Single | $879 | Menu-driven counters that want a flat keyboard without a printed journal station |
| SPS-340 | Flat programmable | Dual | $915 | Food-service/menu-driven use where a separate printed journal is desired |
| SPS-345 | Raised key | Dual | $929 | Retail/item-driven checkout that prefers raised keys plus a printed journal |
Prices shown are current SAM4sDirect prices as of this update; open the product page for the latest price.
SPS-320 vs SPS-340
Both use a flat programmable keyboard. The SPS-320 is the single-printer model; the SPS-340 adds the second internal print station. If you do not need a separate printed journal, the SPS-320 is the simpler flat-key choice.
SPS-340 vs SPS-345
Both are dual-printer models. The difference is the keyboard: the SPS-340 is flat-key, while the SPS-345 uses raised keys. Choose based on how employees ring sales—menu/preset-key operation usually favors the flat keyboard, while item-driven retail often favors raised keys.
Which SPS-300 model is best for retail?
Start with the SPS-345 when a raised-key retail layout is preferred. If the store uses many preset/labeled keys rather than a traditional raised-key layout, the SPS-340 may fit better.
Which SPS-300 model is best for a restaurant?
Start with the flat-key SPS-320 or SPS-340. The deciding factor is whether the business wants a second internal journal printer. Kitchen printing is separate and still requires an external printer plus compatible routing/programming.
Need scanners, printers, scales or payments too?
Peripheral compatibility still depends on the exact interface, cable, model and programming.
Barcode scanner setups · Receipt & kitchen printers · Commercial scales · Payment integration
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