These instructions will help you connect and configure a cash drawer for usage with your DaySmart software.
Set Up Your Cash Drawer
Cash drawers typically connect in two common ways: a USB cable connected directly to the computer or an RJ-11/RJ-12 cable (looks like a phone connector) connected to the receipt printer. If the cash drawer connects to a receipt printer, the receipt printer must be properly configured in Windows before the cash drawer will function. If you have not already set up the receipt printer, click here for instructions.
Plug in your cash drawer. It will not require any additional drivers or software to function.
In your software, grab the Tools pull-down and select Options.
Select the Hardware Setup tab and click on Configure Cash Drawer.
If your cash drawer connects via USB cable to your computer:
Select the My APG cash drawer is connected directly to the computer using a USB cable or My MMF cash drawer is connected directly to the computer using a USB cable option.
Click Test Open Drawer. If the drawer does not respond to the option you have selected from the previous step, switch to the other option and try to open the drawer again. If the drawer is functioning properly, one of these two options will open it. Skip to Step 6.
If your cash drawer connects to the receipt printer:
Select the My cash drawer is connect to a USB printer option.
Click Test Open Drawer. If it does not respond, check the enable legacy support box and try to open the drawer again. If the drawer is functioning properly, one of these two options will open it.
Click OK to return to the options screen.
Click OK again to save the settings and return to your software.
Troubleshooting Tips
In the unlikely event that you encounter any problems during the setup of the cash drawer or your cash
drawer does not open, try the following troubleshooting steps:
If you have more than one available USB port on your computer, try plugging the cash drawer into a different port.
Try opening the cash drawer with the provided key to verify there are no physical obstructions that could be preventing the cash drawer from opening.
Please note that the cash drawer can only be opened from the computer into which it is currently connected.