Cash Drawer and Cash Drawer Trigger Frequently Asked Questions

Q: B. How to Auto Open Cash Drawer use windows command ?

Windows Key + R Type “cmd” and click “OK”. Serial port : Type con>com(port number) and click “OK” Type “any code ” and click “OK” The cash drawer opens.

to open cash drawer with POS receipt printer, Line printer or Laser printer

FAQ-010. How to open cash drawer ?

A. Line Printer , Laser Printer and Inkjet printer without cash drawer port , how to open cash drawer ?

Some stores, such as furniture stores, use Line Printer , Laser Printer and Inkjet printer to place orders and collect payments. However, these printers do not have the open cash drawer function, s there a way to open the cash drawer ?

What choice you have ?

1). AT10-Push button series Manual push button (no development need)

2). AT10U3 USB Hot Key Model (no development , bundle with windows utility)

3). AT10U3 USB series USB Model (need program development)

3). AT09AW Browser-Based model , open drawer by web page (no development , bundle with windows utility)

B. How to Auto Open Cash Drawer use windows command ?

FAQ-030. What is the cash drawer opening code for Epson and Star printers ?

A. What is the cash drawer opening code for Epson POS printers?

B. What is the cash drawer opening code for Star POS printers?

FAQ-040. How to open a cash drawer connected to POS printer, in conjunction manual open it when not printing a sales receipt ?

A. My cash drawer is controlled by receipt printer, drawer opens after printing a receipt, possible to open drawer without receipt printing or making a sale ?

detect cash drawer open/close status

FAQ-011. How to use HTML to open cash drawer and detect cash drawer open or closed status ?

A. How to use HTML page to open cash drawer ?

B. How to use HTML page detect the cash drawer open or closed status ?

1. Install the driver and utility

2. Launch the utility

3. Add a simple code on your web page to use.

4. You can trigger the HTML code and get the open/closed state from HTML return code .

Currently, this utility is only available on Windows. (Both models can detect cash drawer open and closed status)

** Detect the open/closed status of the cash drawer, ensuring the cash drawer model is equipped with a sensor

** More cash drawer sensor please see “FAQ-060.C How to identify the cash drawer sensor is open or closed ?”

FAQ-050. How to detect cash drawer open or closed status with the ACODE USB cash drawer trigger ?

A. How to use ACODE USB cash drawer trigger to detect cash drawer open/closed status?

ACODE 10U3 series USB cash drawer trigger plus can detect open and close status.

About Trigger plus :

10U3 ‘00102-00001″ programming check Hardware Control detect open and close status .

10U3 ‘00102-0300x (x is cash drawer sensor normal open or normal close) module will automatically return the opening code, making it easy for programmers to solve OPEN/CLOSE issues. You can check the open/close status at any time.

** Important, the cash drawer must match open/close specifications.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

B. I need to install a utility or SDK to detect cash drawer open/close ?

FAQ-060. How to detect cash drawer open or closed status with the ACODE Bluetooth cash drawer trigger ?

A. How to use ACODE Bluetooth cash drawer trigger to detect cash drawer open/close status ?

ACODE 10B3 series Bluetooth cash drawer trigger plus can detect open and close status.

About Trigger plus :

10B3 ‘00201-0300x” (x is cash drawer sensor normal open or normal close ) module will automatically return the opening code, making it easy for programmers to solve OPEN/CLOSE issues.

You can check the open/close status at any time.

** Important, the cash drawer must match open/close specifications.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

B. I need to install a utility or SDK to detect cash drawer open/close status ?

C. How to identify the cash drawer sensor is open or closed ?

How to identify cash drawer sensor ? (Important)

Two types of cash drawer sensors : Normal Close or Normal Open (typically RJ12 pin 3 & 6).

1. Cash Drawer Sensor “Normal Open” – When the cash drawer is Close (RJ12 Pin 3 or Pin 6 disconnect).

2. Cash Drawer Sensor “Normal Close” – When the cash drawer is Close (RJ12 Pin 3 or Pin 6 connected).

It is best to ask your cash drawer supplier if the cash drawer is closed, RJ12 pin 3 and 6 connected or disconnect ?

FAQ-070. Which type of cash drawer does ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger support to detect open close status ?

A. What types of cash drawers can match ACODE USB or Bluetooth cash drawer trigger ?

B. What types of cash drawers can match ACODE USB or Bluetooth cash drawer trigger with open and close status ?

FAQ-080. Which type of cash drawer can be used with ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger in order to detect cash drawer open and closed status ?

A. What types of cash drawers can detect open/closed status and comply with the ACODE USB Cash Drawer Trigger specification?

USB Series Cash drawer Specifications :

Cash drawer RJ12 6 Pin Plug.
Electrical 12~24 Volts DC, < 100 Msec, 1A.
Pin 2 & 4 or Pin 4 & 5 is solenoid.
Pin 3 & 6 cash drawer sensor.
* Plus series : Cash drawer sensor type : specify normal open.
* Pro Series : Cash Drawer support sensor normal open or normal close.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Bluetooth Series Specifications :

Cash drawer RJ12 6 Pin Plug.
Electrical 12~24 Volts DC, < 100 Msec, 1A.
Pin 2 & 4 or Pin 4 & 5 is solenoid.
Pin 3 & 6 cash drawer sensor.
Cash drawer sensor type : normal open or normal close. (Need to specify model).

If you have any questions, please contact us.

B. I need to install a utility or SDK to detect cash drawer open/close ?

C. What is a Cash Drawer Sensor normal open or normal closed ?

cash drawer type for ACODE cash drawer triggers

FAQ-070. Which type of cash drawer does ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger support ?

A. What types of cash drawers can match ACODE USB or Bluetooth cash drawer trigger ?

B. What types of cash drawers can match ACODE USB or Bluetooth cash drawer trigger with open and close status ?

FAQ-080. Which type of cash drawer can be used with ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger in order to detect cash drawer open and closed status ?

A. What types of cash drawers can detect open/closed status and comply with the ACODE USB Cash Drawer Trigger specification?

USB Series Cash drawer Specifications :

Cash drawer RJ12 6 Pin Plug.
Electrical 12~24 Volts DC, < 100 Msec, 1A.
Pin 2 & 4 or Pin 4 & 5 is solenoid.
Pin 3 & 6 cash drawer sensor.
* Plus series : Cash drawer sensor type : specify normal open.
* Pro Series : Cash Drawer support sensor normal open or normal close.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Bluetooth Series Specifications :

Cash drawer RJ12 6 Pin Plug.
Electrical 12~24 Volts DC, < 100 Msec, 1A.
Pin 2 & 4 or Pin 4 & 5 is solenoid.
Pin 3 & 6 cash drawer sensor.
Cash drawer sensor type : normal open or normal close. (Need to specify model).

If you have any questions, please contact us.

B. I need to install a utility or SDK to detect cash drawer open/close ?

C. What is a Cash Drawer Sensor normal open or normal closed ?

System Development Tools, SDKS for ACODE USB and Bluetooth cash drawer triggers

FAQ-012. Are there any special requirements for the USB and BT series cash drawer triggers ?

A. Does the USB and BT (Bluetooth) Series cash drawer trigger require Driver or SDK or API or System Development ?

Typically, USB drivers will be automatically installed from your operating system, so you do not need to install the drivers manually.
* Please check whether the hardware driver supports the operating system.
Bluetooth no need install driver.
Our Standard AT10 USB and BT Series use standard virtual serial port connection, no special SDK or API Provide.
Requires IT knowledge/system development.

B. Special Requests

ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger – Bluetooth, Android

FAQ-020. My Android device does not support opening of cash drawer, anyway to open cash drawer ?

A. My Android handheld Terminal device app does not support the cash drawer opening feature, what should I do?

B. My Android Tablet App does not support the cash drawer opening feature, what should I do?

C. My Android tablet does not have Pos system, can I use my Android device to open the cash drawer ?

FAQ-061. What are the differences between ACODE BLE and SPP Bluetooth Cash Drawer Triggers ?

A. Let’s simply distinguish between SPP and BLE:

What are the differences between BLE and SPP Bluetooth Trigger devices :

BLE vs SPP

BLE Bluetooth Trigger devices :	SPP Bluetooth Trigger devices :
1. Long battery life	1. Short battery life
2. Simple and Easy to develop	2. Develop Technical requirements are relatively high
3. Security Setup : a. (No need to pair). it will appear directly in the device list and it can be used after connecting. b. Enable the password function, you need to perform password authentication again every time you connect.	3. Security : It must be (paired) in advance. Only after successful pairing can it appear in the device list.
4. The security is weak and susceptible to interference from unauthorized devices. It is necessary to add the trigger code to the security for effective use.	4. The security is strong than BLE. Adding the trigger code can achieve double-layer security.
5. The advantage of BLE is that it can be used with multiple machines connected without pairing. .	5. SPP is restricted to only a single system connection and the last successfully paired Device.
	6. Usually used in POS machine , POS Data Terminal, Android Device ….
* What is Trigger Code ? When you connect the Bluetooth trigger (plus model). Programmers simply use a passwords to open the cash drawer.

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Cash Drawer and Cash Drawer Trigger Frequently Asked Questions

to open cash drawer with POS receipt printer, Line printer or Laser printer

FAQ-010. How to open cash drawer ?

FAQ-030. What is the cash drawer opening code for Epson and Star printers ?

FAQ-040. How to open a cash drawer connected to POS printer, in conjunction manual open it when not printing a sales receipt ?

you can use AT10ME-PB Buddy Series Push Button Cash Drawer Trigger : 2-in-1, printer (auto) + push button (manual) to open cash drawer.

detect cash drawer open/close status

FAQ-011. How to use HTML to open cash drawer and detect cash drawer open or closed status ?

FAQ-050. How to detect cash drawer open or closed status with the ACODE USB cash drawer trigger ?

FAQ-060. How to detect cash drawer open or closed status with the ACODE Bluetooth cash drawer trigger ?

FAQ-070. Which type of cash drawer does ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger support to detect open close status ?

FAQ-080. Which type of cash drawer can be used with ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger in order to detect cash drawer open and closed status ?

cash drawer type for ACODE cash drawer triggers

FAQ-070. Which type of cash drawer does ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger support ?

FAQ-080. Which type of cash drawer can be used with ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger in order to detect cash drawer open and closed status ?

System Development Tools, SDKS for ACODE USB and Bluetooth cash drawer triggers

FAQ-012. Are there any special requirements for the USB and BT series cash drawer triggers ?

ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger – Bluetooth, Android

FAQ-020. My Android device does not support opening of cash drawer, anyway to open cash drawer ?

FAQ-061. What are the differences between ACODE BLE and SPP Bluetooth Cash Drawer Triggers ?

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All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only.
Use of these names, logos and brands does not imply endorsement.

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Cash Drawer and Cash Drawer Trigger Frequently Asked Questions

to open cash drawer with POS receipt printer, Line printer or Laser printer

FAQ-010. How to open cash drawer ?

FAQ-030. What is the cash drawer opening code for Epson and Star printers ?

FAQ-040. How to open a cash drawer connected to POS printer, in conjunction manual open it when not printing a sales receipt ?

detect cash drawer open/close status

FAQ-011. How to use HTML to open cash drawer and detect cash drawer open or closed status ?

FAQ-050. How to detect cash drawer open or closed status with the ACODE USB cash drawer trigger ?

FAQ-060. How to detect cash drawer open or closed status with the ACODE Bluetooth cash drawer trigger ?

FAQ-070. Which type of cash drawer does ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger support to detect open close status ?

FAQ-080. Which type of cash drawer can be used with ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger in order to detect cash drawer open and closed status ?

cash drawer type for ACODE cash drawer triggers

FAQ-070. Which type of cash drawer does ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger support ?

FAQ-080. Which type of cash drawer can be used with ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger in order to detect cash drawer open and closed status ?

System Development Tools, SDKS for ACODE USB and Bluetooth cash drawer triggers

FAQ-012. Are there any special requirements for the USB and BT series cash drawer triggers ?

ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger – Bluetooth, Android

FAQ-020. My Android device does not support opening of cash drawer, anyway to open cash drawer ?

FAQ-061. What are the differences between ACODE BLE and SPP Bluetooth Cash Drawer Triggers ?

© 1995-2025 Acode System Limited

All other brands and product names are trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, logos and brands does not imply endorsement.

All other brands and product names are trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective owners.
All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only.
Use of these names, logos and brands does not imply endorsement.