When it comes to buying a POS or Manual Cash Drawer, there are so many on the market in Australia, it is confusing as to which one you should purchase. Cash Register Warehouse can assist you ensuring you choose the correct type depending on your requirements.

Printer Driven Cash Drawers

The common cash drawers on the market are Printer Driven and connected by a telephone style cable know as an RJ12 connector. The cable is approximately 1.5-2m long and plugs directly into the DK (Drawer Kick) port on your receipt printer. They are a standard 24 volt drawers because that is the voltage supplied by the printer to activate the internal solenoid and open the cash drawer.

They are available in a few styles including Standard Full Size, Compact and Flip Top.

Manual Cash Drawers

Manual Cash Drawers can be opened via key, button or "Push to Open, Push to Close". There are also cash drawer triggers available if you would like to open the cash drawer via an electronic push button. POS Cash Drawers can be used manually and opened using the key but some find that over time, the keys tend to snap or break off with continual movements back and forth.

Flip Top Cash Drawers

Flip Top Cash Drawer open from the top and can be mounted within a counter top or bench where the top of the cash drawer will flip in an upwards position. You can also use these as manual cash drawers using the key that is supplied.

12 Volt Cash Drawers

12 Volt Cash Drawers are not as common as standard 24v. They are used with some POS Systems that have their cash drawers connected directly to the port on the POS System and sometimes a 12v drawer is required. Remember, this is not always the case as some use a 24v standard drawer so please check this with the manufacturer of the terminal to unsure you are purchasing the correct one.

Compact Cash Drawers

Compact Cash Drawers are great for space saving. If you need a compact or small footprint, then going with a compact cash drawer is the way to go. The compact drawers are mainly measured in width because although compact, they still require space to put notes in the back section and coins in the front. There is normally around 10mm difference in height as well which can make that difference you require to fit the cash drawer in the space you have allowed for.

Standard drawers are approximately 410mm (41cm) wide and the compact 350mm (35cm) in width. The compact drawers also generally have 4 note whereas a standard drawer has 5 Notes.

Where should i purchase a cash drawer?

Cash Register Warehouse has a range of Cash Drawers in stock and on sale. You can purchase directly through our website for fast delivery times Australia wide.