HR-170RC Plus Review

Overview

Key Features

• 12-digit LCD display
• Dual-color printing (black and red)
• Print speed: approx. 2.0 lines/second
• Check & Correct function (up to 150 steps)
• Cost/Sell/Margin (CSM) calculation keys
• Tax calculation function
• Item counter
• Decimal selector (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ADD2)
• Rounding selector (F, CUT, UP, 5/4)
• Grand Total (GT) function
• Mark-up/Mark-down (MU/MD) function
• Independent memory

Reasons to Buy

• Provides a verifiable paper trail for all calculations.
• Check & Correct feature significantly reduces errors and re-entry time.
• Dedicated Cost/Sell/Margin and Tax keys simplify complex business calculations.
• Compact 'mini desktop' design fits well in various office environments.
• Dual-color printing clearly distinguishes positive and negative values.
• Reliable performance for daily accounting and financial tasks.

Reasons to Avoid

• Not suitable for scientific, engineering, or advanced statistical calculations.
• Requires paper rolls and ink ribbon replacement, incurring ongoing costs.
• Printing speed (2.0 lines/sec) may be slow for very high-volume operations.
• Larger and less portable than non-printing or handheld calculators.
• Lacks advanced features like PC connectivity or complex programming.

Technical Specifications