Cash registers "Mercury": instructions and references

The crisis of the 1990s was well remembered for the inhabitants of Russia - a drop in production, galloping inflation, unemployment and despair. But even in this difficult time there were companies that managed to rise in the production of high-tech products. One such example is the holding company "Incotex". Currently, the company produces a wide range of products - a variety of commercial equipment, tachographs, LED lamps, car alarms and much more. But the popularity and popularity of the firm brought cash registers "Mercury".

"Incotex" - the leader in the market of cash registers

When the company "Incotex" just released its first model - "Mercury 112", the market was tightly occupied. Of domestic producers, Kursk "AccountMash" was popular, which produced arithmometers since the 1950s.

The company "Pro-Sam" is also a manufacturer with experience. The older generation probably remembers the Soviet cash register "Oka 400". Korean models Samsung ER-4615 and Samsung ER-250 were popular, they were reliable and trouble-free. They can still be found in stores, despite the size and noise.

Description of the lineup

Cash registers "Mercury 112", despite the high competition, managed to occupy their niche in the market. And a little later there was a following development - "Mercury 115". The algorithm of work on the new machine remained the same, but the dimensions were greatly reduced, it became possible to work from the battery, and the new printer allowed printing checks on a wider tape. Appearing in 1998, "Mercury 115" has become a truly popular cashier. Retail outlets in Moscow were 90% equipped with this particular device. The cash register was simple in circulation and reliable, like a Kalashnikov assault rifle, which determined its long life - it is still the most widespread cash register in Russia.

Next comes the cash register "Mercury 130K". The main highlight of this model is the appearance. The manufacturer released the model is not just reliable, but also as convenient and pleasant as possible. The next model, "Mercury 140", has not found wide distribution. The device had expanded functionality, a large screen of the buyer, but the price was too high.

And the last cash register of the line is Mercury 180K. All the features built into previous models, it was saved, in addition, it has a record-breaking small size. This cash register is easily placed on the palm of your hand. She perfectly suited entrepreneurs whose business is connected with constant travel. The device is easily attached to the belt, at any time you can break a check. Cash register "Mercury", whose price is on average lower than its counterparts, willingly buy not only in Russia, but also in most CIS countries. Let us dwell in more detail on the two most successful models - "Mercury 115" and "Mercury 130".

"Mercury 115"

In terms of shape and size, this apparatus, as they say, is brick by brick. But in the rest "Mercury 115" - the best choice for small outlets. For 17 years, this cash register has improved several times - instead of a matrix printer, a thermal printer has appeared, the charger has become more compact, and the possibility of working with departments has been added.

A powerful 6-volt battery with a capacity of 3.2 A / h with enough reserve to work throughout the shift. The rubber keyboard protects the board from liquid ingress. In the header and end of the check you can program up to 6 lines of text - this parameter "Mercury 115" surpasses all other analogues.

In addition, you can choose one of eight fonts, so that in addition to the organization's requisites, the check will also contain advertising information. The screen of the cash register is LED, so it will be convenient for them to use even with insufficient lighting. Work with the cash register "Mercury" in the operators usually does not cause difficulties.

"Mercury 130"

"Mercury 130" has an expanded functionality in comparison with "Mercury 115". First of all, this is a com-port through which you can quickly program the cashier. You can connect to it a barcode scanner or download a product database from a computer. In the new model, the buyer's display also appeared. "Mercury 130" looks like a calculator - large in area and flat. This made it possible to make the keys large and comfortable.

The circuitry of the machine is preserved from the previous model. In comparison with Mercury 115, a smaller battery is installed in the new device, a liquid crystal display is used, so for the extreme conditions the 115th will be preferable.

Features of the cashier

As already mentioned, cash registers "Mercury" are easy to operate. The algorithm of operation is described in 4 actions:

• Turn on the machine, make sure the date and time are correct.
• Enter the cash mode (press the IT key 3 times).
• Break through the check (enter the price, click PI and IT).
• At the end of the day, remove the replacement report (press 2 times PE and 2 times IT).

Practice shows that you should not immediately show the cashier all the capabilities of the device - this often leads to errors in the work. In addition, it is desirable for the employee to know the main mistakes that may occur when working with such a device as a Mercury cash register. The instruction gives a description of 56 errors with the indication of actions in case of their occurrence.

disadvantages

No matter how remarkable the device is, in the course of operation, imperfections, flaws and shortcomings in its work are always revealed. Cash registers "Mercury" - not an exception. The shortcomings are not critical, but it will not hurt to get acquainted with them.

• The rubber keyboard "Mercury 115" is very thin and with careless handling tends to tear.
• Chargers in older versions of the devices were relatively heavy. In the event of a shock, a heavy transformer may damage the printed circuit board, so it should be handled with extreme caution.
• The tray under the check tape in "Mercury 130" has a very small tolerance, so with an uneven winding of the roll, it can get stuck in the nest. When printing a check, the lines will stick to each other. You can avoid this if you check whether it is inserted into the tray freely when installing a new roll. Otherwise, you should hit something heavy over the end of the tape to level it.
• The power switch on the "Mercury 130" is located on the front panel. If the store has to sell loose goods, then the switch is often clogged, it can only be cleaned by a TEC specialist. To avoid this, it is necessary to glue the switch with adhesive tape or cover with a film.