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POS Cash Drawer - Troubleshooting Decision Tree

POS Cash Drawer Troubleshooting

This guide helps you solve the most common cash drawer issues step by step. Follow the questions and actions until your cash drawer works again.

Drawer Does Not Open

 
 

If the cash drawer does not open, the RJ-11 cable may not be properly connected between the POS printer and the cash drawer.

Step 1: Check the RJ-11 cable

 
 

Is the RJ-11 cable firmly connected to both printer (DK port) and cash drawer?

Yes

 

No

 
 

 

Step 2: Is the RJ-11 cable damaged?

 
 

Check whether the cable is frayed, bent, broken or not clicking securely into place.

Yes

 

No

 
 

Replace the RJ-11 cable and test the cash drawer again

Does the cash drawer open?

 
 

 

Yes

 

No

 
 

You're all set!

 

Please contact support here

 
 

 

Step 3: Is the cash drawer connected to the printer's DK (Drawer Kick) port?

 
 

 

Yes

 

No

 
 

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Connect the cash drawer to the printer's DK port. Do not connect the cash drawer directly to the POS terminal  and then test the cash drawer again.

Does the cash drawer open?

 
 

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Yes

 

No

 
 

You're all set!

 

Please contact support here

 
 
 
 

Gently unplug and reconnect both ends securely to confirm a secure connection then test the cash drawer again.

Does the cash drawer open?

 
 

 

Yes

 

No

 
 

You're all set!

 

If the issue persists, proceed to Step 2

 
 
 
 

 

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