Cash Drawer

How to install and connect a cash drawer to a workstation

The EBMS system supports serial and USB cash drawers. The cash drawer can be configured to open when a cash sale is processed within the sales order window or the POS software.

Complete the following steps to install and connect the cash drawer to a computer with EBMS installed:

1. Connect the power cable to the cash drawer.  Directions are in the booklet that comes with the cash drawer. This installation step will require a screwdriver.

2. Connect the cash drawer to the USB to Serial Adapter and then plug the USB into the POS station.

3. Install the driver found here: https://eshcomputer.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/SolutionsGroup2/EjJWsKIt2WVEiG0hG9OQzjIBwAJmGNFpZ4wvCPwm8IEmLA?e=DtJNgJ

4. Open Device Manager and note the COM port that is created.

5. Go to Sales > Options > Devices tab from the main EBMS menu. Open the following Devices tab on the EBMS computer that will be attached to a cash drawer.

   

6. Disable (uncheck) the Open on Charge Sale option to only open the drawer on cash sales.

7. Select the Connect to serial port option if the cash drawer is connected to a printer or other device.

8. Set the following Control String settings:

   1. ^G for MMG brand drawers.

   2. AA for most other cash drawers.

9. Click Port Settings and set the following serial port settings:
   
10. Click OK and test by opening an invoice and selecting File > Open Cash Drawer from the invoice menu.

NOTE that all the settings within the Sales > Options > Devices tab are stored within the MS Windows registry of each individual computer.