When you’re running a small business, your cash register needs to be reliable, easy to use, and suited to the way you work. Sam4s offers a range of models, each designed with different types of businesses in mind — from small retail shops to busy cafés and restaurants.
Here’s a quick guide to help you understand the differences and choose the one that fits your needs.
1. Think about your type of business
- Retail shops will benefit from raised-keyboard models that make scanning and quick transactions simple.
- Hospitality businesses (cafés, bars, restaurants) often prefer flat, splash-proof keyboards for menu entry and table service.
2. Consider your product range
- Small product or service ranges may not need high PLU capacity.
- Larger menus or product lists benefit from higher PLU storage and more programmable keys.
3. Decide on printing needs
- Single printer models can print either a receipt or an audit roll.
- Dual printer models print both at the same time — useful if you always give receipts and want a printed record for every sale.
4. Check for key features
Look for essentials like customer displays, electronic journals, table management, and connectivity for barcode scanners or kitchen printers.
Sam4s Cash Register Comparison
| Model | Retail Friendly | Hospitality Friendly | Flat Keyboard | Raised Keyboard | PLU Capacity | Dual Printer | Table Management | Electronic Journal | Large Cash Drawer | Programmable Keys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER-180US | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 500 | ✔ | 34 | ||||
| ER-260BEJ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 1,000 | ✔ | ✔ | 15 | |||
| ER-925 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 2,000 | ✔ | ✔ | 15 | |||
| ER-940 | ✔ | ✔ | 2,000 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 150 | |||
| ER-945 | ✔ | ✔ | 2,000 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 21 | ||
| NR-510R | ✔ | ✔ | 6,000 | ✔ | ✔ | 36 | ||||
| NR-510F | ✔ | ✔ | 6,000 | ✔ | ✔ | 76 | ||||
| NR-520R | ✔ | ✔ | 6,000 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 36 | |||
| NR-520F | ✔ | ✔ | 6,000 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 76 |
Making your decision
- Choose retail-friendly raised keyboards for quick, high-volume sales with barcode scanning.
- Choose flat keyboards for hospitality where splash protection and menu-based entry are important.
- Pick dual printer models if you need a receipt for every customer plus an instant paper audit trail.
- Go for higher PLU capacity if you sell a wide range of products or run a large menu.
If you’re still unsure, contact us today and we can help you match the right Sam4s model to your business, just tell us what you sell, how you trade, and what features matter most to you.