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connect to cash drawer without printer

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rvandam:
@JohnS I didn't know that the drawer would take so much current. I saw several solutions on the web, connecting a cash drawer to a com port, so I just assumed it would be possible.

JohnS:
You can also get COM port kickers and will require external power to operate.

DQ:
@John,
  I am using cash-drawer directly connected to terminal via Serial port. I am using IBM surePOS 500. By sending <XCT 06>, I can open a cash drawer.

JohnS:
DQ,

You are using proprietary hardware - that is special built hardware for POS.
The SurePOS 500 has powered COM ports and peripherals that will only work with a SurePOS system. Most of the people using SambaPOS run generic based POS systems and peripherals.

evail:


You can not connect a cash drawer directly to a COM port if it is suppose to be connected to a printer. Most cash drawers need 12/24V DC to open, and a COM port is only a few Volts.
You can get cash drawer kickers online that are USB that will work.

Here or Here as an example.
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That thing costs more than the cash drawer >_>

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