Olympia CPD 5212 Printing Calculator, 12-Digit VFD Display (945846002)

The Olympia CPD 5212 is a 12-digit desktop printing calculator with a fluorescent single-line display and backlight. Designed for office and home use, it combines a mechanical printing mechanism with a ribbon print medium and a two-colour output (black/red). The model supports euro currency conversion and includes tax and profit margin (cost–sell–margin) calculation functions.

Advantages

The printing mechanism provides a physical record of calculations while the 12-digit fluorescent display and backlight ensure clear on-screen readability. A print speed of 3.5 lines per second (approximately 246 lines per minute) enables fast output for routine accounting tasks. The device supports two-colour printing for highlighting negative values or tax amounts, and includes dedicated functions for currency conversion, tax calculations and profit margin computation.

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How to use

Place the calculator on a flat surface and ensure the ribbon is installed and the paper roll fed into the printer mechanism. Enter numerical values and use the dedicated function keys for tax, currency conversion or profit margin calculations as required. Press the print key to produce a printed copy of the displayed calculation; use the two-colour print to differentiate values as needed. Refer to the supplied user guide for detailed key functions and ribbon/paper replacement instructions.

Recommendations

For consistent print quality, replace the ribbon and paper roll with manufacturer-compatible supplies and avoid exposing the device to direct sunlight or excessive dust. Use the euro conversion and tax functions with up-to-date rates and verify settings before performing batch calculations.