Cash Drawers

A cash drawer keeps notes and coins organised and locked away at the till. Adepta Technologies lists a POS cash register drawer in Kenya for shops, supermarkets, restaurants and other businesses that handle cash every day.

How POS cash drawers work

Most POS cash drawers are printer-driven. The drawer plugs into the receipt printer, not the computer. When a sale finishes, the POS software tells the printer to send a signal that opens the drawer. The cable looks like a telephone cable and is usually RJ11 or RJ12.

What to check before buying

• Printer compatibility: confirm the printer has a cash drawer port and that the drawer's connector matches it. A wrong connector or cable type can stop automatic opening.
• Voltage: drawers use either 12V or 24V solenoids and some are selectable. The printer's drawer port outputs a set voltage, so check the printer manual.
• Capacity and layout: the number of note trays and coin slots, and whether the tray is removable.
• Build: steel construction withstands frequent opening better than lightweight plastic.
• Lock: some drawers have a key lock with manual, automatic and locked positions. Confirm this on the listing.
• USB drawers: a different type that does not depend on a printer; check software support first.

In this collection

The ADP Cash Drawer (5 Trays) – POS Cash Register Drawer is described as heavy-duty steel with 5 note compartments and multiple coin sections (the listing says typically 6 to 8 slots). The listing says it opens through a signal from the POS printer.

Typical uses in Kenya

Supermarkets, mini-marts, pharmacies, restaurants and salons use cash drawers to speed up till work and cut cash handling errors. Build a complete till with thermal receipt printers, thermal rolls, barcode scanners and POS monitors.

Setting up and maintaining a drawer

Connect the drawer cable to the printer's drawer port, set your POS software to send the open command, and test with a sale before going live. Keep the tray free of dust and coins jammed in the slides, and keep the key somewhere safe away from the till. If you handle large amounts of cash, bank regularly rather than letting it build up in the drawer.

Frequently asked questions

How does a cash drawer open?

Normally the receipt printer triggers it when a sale completes.

Which printer works with it?

Check that your printer has a cash drawer port and that voltage and connector match. Ask us if you are unsure.

Is it suitable for a small shop?

Yes. It works for any business that handles notes and coins.

Order from Adepta Technologies for delivery in Nairobi and across Kenya.