Connecting The Cash Drawer; Cash Drawer Requirements - Epson TM-T88VII Technical Reference Manual

Connecting the Cash Drawer

• Do not connect both the optional external buzzer and the cash drawer to the printer at the same
• When the optional external buzzer is enabled with the memory switch (customized values) (see
• Two driver transistors cannot be energized simultaneously.
• Leave intervals longer than 4 times the drawer driving pulse when sending it continuously.

Cash Drawer Requirements

Specifications of drawers differ depending on makers or models. When you use a drawer other than specified,
make sure its specification meets the following conditions.
Otherwise, devices may be damaged.
• The load, such as a drawer kick solenoid, must be connected between pins 4 and 2 or pins 4 and 5 of the
drawer kick connector.
• When the drawer open/close signal is used, a switch must be provided between drawer kick connector pins 3
and 6.
• The resistance of the load, such as a drawer kick solenoid, must be 24
1A or less.
• Be sure to use the 24V power output on drawer kick connector pin 4 for driving the equipment.
Drawer Connection Diagram
F.G
Printer side
Adaptable Connector
RJ12 modular connector
time by using a branched connector.
"Software Settings" on page 59), a cash drawer cannot be used. Be sure to disable it when you use a
cash drawer.
Drawer kick connector
1
With shielded
2
3
+24V
4
5
6
User side
[Drawer kick side]
Ω or more or the input current must be
Drawer kick
solenoid
Drawer open/
close switch
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