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Sharp EL-2196BL Printing Calculator

Sharp® EL-2196BL Printing Calculator

Item: 583606    Model: EL2196BL

Sharp® EL-2196BL Printing Calculator
4.5stars
( 77 reviews)
  • Prints up to 3.7 lines per second, 2 color
  • 12-digit display
  • Tax keys for easy tax calculations
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Prints up to 3.7 lines per second, 2 color12-digit displayTax keys for easy tax calculationsEachPrinting CalculatorPrints up to 3.7 lines per second, 2 color12-digit displayTax keys for easy tax calculationsSharp® EL-2196BL Printing Calculatorhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0077045_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0077045_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0077045/Sharp-EL-2196BL-Printing-Calculator/product_583606Sharp® EL-2196BL Printing Calculator4.577
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Sharp® EL-2196BL Printing Calculator
 
4.3

(based on 77 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (42)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (24)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Clear display (70)
  • Easy to use (60)
  • Adequate capabilities (53)
  • Well built / quality (49)
  • Attractive (45)

Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (12)
  • Difficult to use (6)
  • Inadequate capabilities (4)

Best Uses

  • Office work (64)
  • School (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Power user (32), Casual user (27), Enthusiast (11), Professional (4), Practical (3)
    • Primary use:
    • Business (62), Personal (15)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (42)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

Sharp EL-2196BL

Product is easy to use and is quite! The only down fall is the last item on tape can not be seen unless you advance the tape.

Product is easy to use and is quite! The only down fall is the last item on tape can not be seen unless you advance the tape.

VS

Most Helpful Negative Review

 

dont go by the way this looks

it would be nice if sharp would leave well enough alone the way there calculators were. Putting the + on the same key as the = is terrible when you varly hit it in the...Read complete review

it would be nice if sharp would leave well enough alone the way there calculators were. Putting the + on the same key as the = is terrible when you varly hit it in the wrong place it adds wrong. should put on seperate key

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5.0

We've bought 4 already

By Plugit Nerner

from Lodi, CA

About Me Power User

Verified Buyer
This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

Pros

  • Adequate Capabilities
  • Clear Display
  • Easy To Use
  • Quality Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Office Work

    Comments about Sharp® EL-2196BL Printing Calculator:

    We've bought 4 already for our offices! If we had need for another adding machine, guess what...we'll def get another one of these!

    • Primary use:
    • Business
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Comment on this review(earn points)

     
    4.0

    I really like this calculator!

    By Office Manager

    from Uniontown, OH

    About Me Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Office Work

        Comments about Sharp® EL-2196BL Printing Calculator:

        This is a very good product and it was a good purchase for us.

        • Primary use:
        • Business
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review(earn points)

         
        5.0

        The product is GREAT

        By Linda

        from Corona,Ca

        About Me Power User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Adequate Capabilities
        • Attractive Design
        • Clear Display
        • Compact Size
        • Easy To Use
        • Quality Construction

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

        • Home
        • Office Work

        Comments about Sharp® EL-2196BL Printing Calculator:

        We have several of this calculators in our office and they work great. They never break or quit working. I highly rate them superior to other higher price units.

        • Primary use:
        • Business
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review(earn points)

         
        5.0

        Love this

        By CSR

        from Rolling Meadows

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer
        This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

        Pros

        • Adequate Capabilities
        • Clear Display
        • Compact Size
        • Easy To Use
        • Quality Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Office Work

          Comments about Sharp® EL-2196BL Printing Calculator:

          .

          • Primary use:
          • Business
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review(earn points)

           
          5.0

          I now have two of these.

          By Fly boy

          from Quakertown PA

          About Me Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Adequate Capabilities
          • Clear Display
          • Easy To Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Office Work

            Comments about Sharp® EL-2196BL Printing Calculator:

            This is the second one that I have here in the office. The first one is about 2 years old & working fine.

            • Primary use:
            • Business
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5 Questions | 5 Answers
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            • Q:

              what is the proper ink supply #?
              Asked on 12/6/2010 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Item: 814665 works in this machine

                Answered on 12/15/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
            • Q:

              DOES THIS MACHINE PRINT ON 2-PLY ADDING MACHINE TAPE?
              Asked on 10/11/2010 by JAMIE from milton, de

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                This will only take single ply rolls.

                Answered on 12/23/2010 by Ally from Staples
            • Q:

              What size rolled paper does the Sharp EL-2196BL uses
              Asked on 3/12/2010 by Angie from Murfreesboro Tn.

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                This takes item number 176511. It is 2 1/4" x 130'

                Answered on 3/31/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
            • Q:

              Do you have replacement ribbon for this machine?
              Asked on 2/3/2010 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • A:

                The replacement ribbon that they have is a universal ribbon, but is compatible... The item number is 814665. Hope this helps!

                Answered on 12/3/2010 by calc user from sterling hts, MI
            • Q:

              how do you change the ink ribbon on this calculator?
              Asked on 9/14/2009 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                For troubleshooting please contact Sharp at 1-800-237-4277

                Answered on 11/19/2009 by Customer Care from Staples
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