Different Types of Cash Drawers and Their Features

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POS Central Australia
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Different Types of Cash Drawers and Their Features
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An Introduction to the Cash Drawers
If you are looking for a cash drawer with a
receipt printer, you will find two options.
Firstly, there is a traditional manual cash
drawer. Secondly, you will find cash drawers with
advanced features. The second type of cash
drawers can get managed through computer
software. For a retail shop, a cash drawer has
an important role to play. Before purchasing
them, business owners should spend time
researching them. Knowing the features, types,
and other details of the cash drawers will help
you find a suitable one for your business.
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• The Manual Cash Drawer Comes With A Conventional
  Key-lock System. Users Do Not Need To Connect The
  Drawer To A Computer. Thus, You Cannot Operate
  The Drawer Through A Computer. Moreover, You Have
  To Track Coins, Invoices And Receipts Through A
  Manual Process.
• PROS
• Easy to use
• Simple key-lock system
• Security is good (depending on the material)
• Small budget solution
• CONS
• Outdated system
• Manual tracking of cash and coins
• Lack of systematic cash and invoice management
• Cannot connect ton POS system

Manual Cash Drawer
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RJ11 Cash Drawer

• If you want an advanced cash drawer for your
  business, RJ11 is an option for you. As the name
  suggests, the drawer can connect to your POS
  device through an RJ11 cord. Such drawers are the
  advanced versions of the traditional cash
  drawers. You will still find a conventional
  key-lock system in such drawers.
• You may have noticed the use of RJ11 port for
  landline telephone and internet connections. Not
  all POS devices are compatible with such drawers.
  So, you need to find a POS machine according to
  the RJ11 cash drawer you have purchased.
• Pros
• Can connect to the POS device
• Traditional key-lock for security
• Budget-friendly option
• Cons
• Not advanced locking system
• Cannot connect to a computer
• Manual tracking of cash and coins

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Bluetooth Cash Drawer
Nowadays, Bluetooth cash drawers and receipt
printers are popular among retailers. The main
reason behind the popularity of such drawers is
wireless connectivity. Since you do not need
cables to connect the drawer to the POS, you will
find hassle-free space management. At small
stores, the checkout area is not large. Thus,
going wireless will reduce space
requirements. Pros Easy to connect to POS
system Computer-based key-lock Easy to track
coins and cash No cables required Cons Compat
ible with the only Bluetooth enabled POS Costly
device
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Crucial Features of Cash Drawers

• For buying cash drawers for your business, you
  need to give stress on a few crucial features.
  Find the following features in a product before
  purchasing the product.
• A cable-free mechanism is more convenient
• The cash drawer must be compatible with your
  existing POS system
• Digital trigger to open is a more secured option
• Digital lock provides better security than
  physical ones
• For purchasing cash drawers for your store or
  shop, you need to find a reliable online store.
  Know about POSCENTRAL Australia to purchase
  advanced cash drawers.
• For purchasing Receipt Printer, Label Printers,
  Barcode Scanners, Cash Drawers for your store or
  shop, you need to find a reliable online store.
  Know about POSCENTRAL Australia to purchase
  advanced POS Systems.

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