Epson tm-m30, Technical Reference Manual

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Connecting the Cash Drawer
Required specifications of cash drawers
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.
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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.
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When the drawer open/close signal is used, a switch must be provided between drawer kick connector pins 3
and 6.
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The resistance of the load, such as a drawer kick solenoid, must be 24 Ω or more or the input current must be
1A or less.
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Be sure to use the 24V power output on drawer kick connector pin 4 for driving the equipment.
Drawer Connection Diagram
Adaptable Connector
RJ12 modular connector
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Do not connect both the optional external buzzer and the cash drawer to the printer at the
same time by using a branched connector.
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When the optional external buzzer is enabled with the memory switch (customized values) (see
"Software Settings" on page 47 ), a cash drawer cannot be used. Be sure to disable it when you
use a cash drawer.
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Two driver transistors cannot be energized simultaneously.
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Leave intervals longer than 4 times the drawer driving pulse when sending it continuously.
F.G
+24V
With shielded
Drawer kick connector
Printer side
User side
[Drawer kick side]
Drawer open/
close switch
Drawer kick
solenoid
1
2
3
4
5
6