There are differences between those models so it isn't advisable. You could lose the base programming. There is a website that has the manual. I sent my customer there before. Copy and paste this link into your browser:
https://the-checkout-tech.com/manuals/cashregisters/Royal_500dx_instruction_and_programming_manual.html
Registerman
November 2014
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