Sharp EL-2196BL 12 Digit Printing Calculator, Black
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About Sharp EL-2196BL 12 Digit Printing Calculator, Black
Overall Feedback:
85% positive
69% found the battery life to be long-lasting, but 31% experienced rapid drain
I have a printing calculator that can use two-ply rolls of paper, providing good receipts.
I am experiencing the same issue as others, indicating it is a common problem.
I received the product on Sunday and it is going back via UPS tomorrow. This indicates that the battery life is not good enough to last even for a few days.
84% liked the compact and durable design, while 16% found it flimsy
My first calculator lasted for 20 years and only stopped working when I used a cheap paper roll that jammed up the printer area.
After many years, my Sharp calculator still works, indicating its good quality.
I have used almost every brand and this new sharp calculator stands out as it is well made.
I recommend getting a desktop calculator instead of a small one that can get lost while typing. It's a beast and very powerful.
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75% appreciated the easy paper loading, though 25% found it jammed frequently
The calculator lasted for 20 years and only stopped working when I used a cheap paper roll which jammed up the printer area.
My first calculator lasted for 20 years and only stopped working when I used a cheap paper roll which jammed up the printer area.
When I received the calculator, the paper feed did not work.
75% praised for its high-quality printing
I have a printing calculator that provides good receipts with two-ply rolls of paper.
There is no lag between hitting the enter key and printing onto the tape. It does not have the odd electronic sound and printing lag like a smaller, less expensive calculator sometimes does.
I can print in all black, black and red, or no printing at all with the calculator.
I had a hard time adjusting to the total on the left after my old machine died after 15 years, but that is no longer an issue.
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81% found the interface easy to use
The control buttons are bigger and easier to maintain and work. The number of buttons is also bigger and easier to read.
The buttons are great for touch entry and it prints quickly.
The calculator has the feel of the banks, suggesting a similar user interface.
The numbers light up brightly and are large and easy to read, indicating a positive user interface experience.
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91% appreciated the quiet operation, though 9% found it excessively loud
I have noticed that there is no lag between hitting the enter key and printing onto the tape, which eliminates the odd electronic sound and printing lag that cheaper calculators may have.
I regret not reading more reviews before purchasing the product.
