Sharp el-1197piii 12-Digit 2-Color Printing Calculator

The Sharp EL-1197PIII is a full-featured 12-digit printing calculator built for accounting, bookkeeping, and general office use. It prints at 4.5 lines per second using a 2-color ribbon that outputs positive values in black and negative values in red, giving users an immediate visual reference on the paper tape. The large blue fluorescent display provides clear visibility of figures as they are entered, and the 4-key memory system allows users to store, recall, and manipulate running totals with ease.

Beyond basic arithmetic, the EL-1197PIII offers a practical set of business-oriented functions including markup and profit margin calculations, item counting, grand totals, time calculations, and conversion and averaging modes. The floating and fixed decimal selector supports six positions, giving users control over precision for everything from whole-number inventory counts to detailed financial figures. A built-in clock and calendar function adds the convenience of date and time stamping. Powered exclusively by AC, this calculator is designed as a permanent desk fixture for environments where printed calculation records are a daily necessity.