P23-DHV Printing Calculator not multiplying correctly

[RachelD]

I have a P23-DHV printing calculator and cannot get the multiplication to work properly. For example, 2 x 4 comes out as 16. I follow the path of 2 + 4 x = and I get 16. If I reverse the order, I get a different number. 4 + 2 x = and I get 4. I have tried using the * instead of = and it still will not calculate correctly. Is there something I am doing wrong? 

[Danny]

Thanks for letting us know what Canon product you've got. The P23-DH V is an older model which we have retired. While that means that Canon USA no longer offers direct support for it, your friends here in the Canon Community are welcome to offer suggestions!

You can also speak with a Canon Upgrade Program specialist to help you score a modern replacement that would meet your current needs at a discount. You can reach them weekdays and Saturdays at 1-866-443-8002.

Hope this helps!

[rs-eos]

I'm assuming that '*' is the enter key.  Any difference if you do the following sequence of keys?

• 2
• *
• 4
• x

[RachelD · Accepted solution]

The * is the total key. I played around with it and found that it works by changing the sequence:

• 2
• x
• 4
• +
• =