For every business, POS or the Point of Sale is the buzz point. So, choosing the best cash drawer is very important to ensure hassle-free service. Just like how your receipt printer or a portable barcode scanner aids and supports your POS, your cash drawer is also an important peripheral. It is also an asset to your POS but only if chosen properly. Let’s look at a few tips that can help you to make a smart decision:

1. CONNECTIVITY:

The first and foremost criteria for consideration will be connectivity. Your cash drawer should not only facilitate easy operations but also ensure smooth communication with your POS software. Thus, even before purchasing a cash drawer, one has to decide not only on the budget but also if the hardware will work well with your software. Some POS systems open your cash drawer on every transaction, while others open only for cash transactions.

The second point to be noted is that your cash drawer should coordinate with other POS Peripherals too. For e.g. thermal printer for billing. Well, in that case, the I/O interface that renders the connectivity will be printer-driven. The cash drawer is controlled through the printer’s DK port. The Drawer Kick sends appropriate signals to the cash drawers prompting them to open once a print is commanded.

The second point to be noted is that your cash drawer should coordinate with other POS Peripherals too. For e.g. thermal printer for billing. Well, in that case, the I/O interface that renders the connectivity will be printer-driven. The cash drawer is controlled through the printer’s DK port. The Drawer Kick sends appropriate signals to the cash drawers prompting them to open once a print is commanded.

RUGTEK’s cash drawers have additional manual key access also. This, dual connectivity becomes handy during times when the electricity is down.

2. SECURITY:

Since cash drawers handle money extra, added safety and security become a vital requirement. Some options that are worth looking for, include:

-To secure the drawer to the counter an additional lock is a must.

-Lockable lid to change the till (the section that holds the money). At the closing time, we will be able to transport cash safely to the back end.

-A universal key in case of emergency periods.

-Hidden locked compartments will generate more safe space to hold extra coins or important bills and stuff beneath the till.

-The number of lock positions: For instance, RUGTEK’s cash drawers come up with a convenient three key lock positions:

            The first position – Manual: Here you can open the drawer with the keys. A manual release option is always a must.

            The second position – Push: When the drawer is connected to the POS printer, it will automatically open after the receipt is printed. We can slightly push to close the drawer after checking.

            The third position – Locked: Locking the drawer.     

3. SIZE & CASH-FLOW

Next will be to have the figures ready. You need to look into three important dimensions, L *W *H, the width, length and the height. Measure the space available correctly and accordingly pick the size. Positioning, like whether the cash drawer should be below the counter or on top of the counter also requires thought.

Generally, there are two sizes alone commonly found in the market. A smaller option 13” and a larger option16” but RUGTEK offers three cool sizes:

206 L x 300 W x 90H in mm –      CR 205

            410 L x 415 W x 100 H in mm –   CR 410

            460 L x 170 W x 100H in mm –    CR 170B

The size of the currency – dollars or rupees also decides the layout and the sizes of the tills.

Also have sufficient thought about the volume of day-to-day operations, how much will be the cash traffic and how many people will be using the drawer simultaneously.

4. QUALITY & DURABILITY

Cash drawers are meant for rugged usage and hence their quality should ensure durability. RUGTEK’s cash drawers are of high-grade steel construction that guarantees 1,000,000 opens. Such offerings will definitely turn your expense into an investment apart from rendering added security. The metal should also be able to withstand the surrounding temperature changes and remain dormant to the altering environmental conditions. It should also be able to stand the abuse through usage in the long run.

5. STYLE & DESIGN

Last but not least is the style and design. Choosing the one that matches the remaining elements of the POS will make sense. For example, if you have a Black receipt printer and a Black POS System Terminal, choosing a Black cash drawer will give a sleek look and feel.

Check the list of each of the above criteria to not only save time and money but also to pick the most secure, efficient and the best POS cash drawers.