Cash Drawer and Cash Drawer Trigger Frequently Asked Questions

Q: B. Can I use HTML to open cash drawer and detect the cash drawer open or closed status ?

AT09W or AT10U3 USB Browser-Based cash drawer trigger. Install our utility and add simple coding on your web page to use it. Currently, this utility can only be used on Windows. (Both models can detect the open and closed status of the cash drawer)

Q: C. 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.

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. Can I use HTML to open cash drawer and detect the cash drawer open or closed status ?

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

FAQ-020. My Android device do not support open cash drawer , how can i do ?

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-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 add new device with POS Printer control one cash drawer ?

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 ?

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

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

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

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

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

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-061. What are the differences between ACODE BLE and SPP Bluetooth Trigger devices?

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.

FAQ-070. What types Cash drawer meet ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger ?

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. What types of cash drawers detect open and closed status meet ACODE cash drawer trigger specifications ?

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 ?

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Cash Drawer and Cash Drawer Trigger Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ-010. How to open cash drawer ?

FAQ-020. My Android device do not support open cash drawer , how can i do ?

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

FAQ-040. How to add new device with POS Printer control one cash drawer ?

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

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

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

FAQ-061. What are the differences between ACODE BLE and SPP Bluetooth Trigger devices?

FAQ-070. What types Cash drawer meet ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger ?

FAQ-080. What types of cash drawers detect open and closed status meet ACODE cash drawer trigger specifications ?

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Cash Drawer and Cash Drawer Trigger Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ-010. How to open cash drawer ?

FAQ-020. My Android device do not support open cash drawer , how can i do ?

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

FAQ-040. How to add new device with POS Printer control one cash drawer ?

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

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

FAQ-061. What are the differences between ACODE BLE and SPP Bluetooth Trigger devices?

FAQ-070. What types Cash drawer meet ACODE Cash Drawer Trigger ?

FAQ-080. What types of cash drawers detect open and closed status meet ACODE cash drawer trigger specifications ?

© 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.