The Star printer can be set up to open the Cash Drawer automatically when printing a receipt.
Note
The following steps assume you already have set up the printer. If you have not, please refer to the following link for more details- Star Printer Setup.
Keep in mind the steps below follow the configuration on a Windows 11 device.
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Turn off your printer.
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Connect your cash drawer to your printer with the provided (RJ12) cable.
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Carefully flip the drawer upside down and plug the cable into the port located at the bottom of the cash drawer.
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Plug the other end of the cable into the back of the printer, as seen below.
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Once connected, turn your printer back on.
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In Windows, click Start.
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Select Settings, then navigate to the Bluetooth & devices tab on the left side of the window.
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Select Printers & Scanners.
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Select the Star printer from the device list.
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Select Printer properties.
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Select the Device Settings tab.
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There are seven selections at the bottom. Make sure to choose the following:
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FRICTION: Letter
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Cash Drawer1 - Pulse Width: 200 milliseconds
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Peripheral Unit Type: Cash Drawer
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Buzzer 1 - On Time: 200 milliseconds
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Buzzer 1 - Off Time: 500 milliseconds
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Buzzer 2 - On Time: 200 milliseconds
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Buzzer 2 - Off Time: 500 milliseconds
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Click Apply, then click OK.
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Thanks the note. That really helps !
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