SAM4S Cash Drawer Compatibility & Replacement Help

Cash drawer compatibility depends on more than drawer size. The register or receipt printer, cable, connector, voltage, kick signal, lock position and programming all matter.

Common cash drawer setups

  • Register-driven cash drawers connected directly to a compatible cash register or POS system.
  • Printer-driven cash drawers connected to a compatible receipt printer.
  • Replacement drawers matched to an existing cable and checkout workflow.
  • Heavy-duty drawers for higher-volume retail and restaurant environments.

Before buying a drawer

  • Record the exact cash-register or POS model.
  • Check whether the current drawer connects to the register or printer.
  • Photograph the cable and connector.
  • Confirm drawer dimensions and bill/coin till needs.
  • Do not assume RJ-style connectors are electrically interchangeable.

If the drawer will not open

Check the lock position, cable, tender or no-sale key, receipt-printer status and programming before replacing the drawer.

SAM4sDirect can help confirm compatibility. For current drawer models and purchasing options, shop cash drawers at Spartan POS.

Can I use an existing cash drawer with a new POS system?

Often yes, but only after the drawer connection and kick signal are verified. A good cash drawer can sometimes be reused when moving to a new register or POS system, which can save money and avoid replacing perfectly serviceable hardware.

Start by identifying whether the drawer is currently opened by the cash register itself or by the receipt printer. Then verify the connector, cable/pinout, voltage/kick requirements and the new host device's supported drawer interface. An RJ-style plug that physically fits does not guarantee electrical compatibility.

What to send us for a reuse check

  • Cash drawer manufacturer and model
  • Photo of the existing cable/connector
  • Current register or receipt-printer model
  • New POS/register model you plan to use
  • Whether you want to keep the existing till insert and keys

Ask us to check your existing drawer

Replacing a drawer on a SAM4S register?

Identify the exact SAM4S register model before selecting a replacement drawer or cable. Use the model-specific register manuals and cash-register troubleshooting guide to prepare a compatibility check. Send the drawer model, register model and connector photos through our contact page; a matching plug alone is not proof of a supported connection.

If you are replacing the register as well, use the SAM4S replacement guide to review the complete checkout workflow before ordering.

Accessories by category

Parts that support the counter, grouped by what they are.

Cables, displays, power supplies, till inserts and drawer hardware are bought against a specific piece of equipment. A matching connector is not proof of fit, so confirm the exact host model, interface and cabling before ordering.

Have us confirm the part

Other cash register accessories

8 items
SAM4S Model 60 ECR cash drawer, black, 24V, with RJ11 connector SAM4S Model 60 ECR Cash Drawer – Black, 24V
  • Model Model 60
  • Interface RJ11
  • Drive voltage 24V
EstablishedView details → CRS POS cash drawer family including Models 13, 14, 16 and 18 CRS POS Cash Drawers – Models 13, 14, 16 & 18
    View details →     Star Micronics CD4 Cash Drawer – Heavy-Duty POS Cash Drawer with RJ12 Interface - 37968790 Star Micronics CD4 Cash Drawer – Heavy-Duty POS Cash Drawer with RJ12 Interface
    • Model CD4-1616BK55-S2
    • Interface RJ12
    Verification requiredView details →     APG Vasario VP101-BL1616 Manual Cash Drawer - VP101-BL1616 APG Vasario VP101-BL1616 Manual Cash Drawer
    • Model Vasario VP101
    Verification requiredView details →     APG Vasario VB320 Cash Drawer 16x16 for POS (Black, 24V Printer-Driven) - VB320-1-BL1616 APG Vasario VB320 Cash Drawer 16x16 for POS (Black, 24V Printer-Driven)
    • Model Vasario VB320
    • Drive voltage 24V
    Verification requiredView details →     APG Vasario 19-Inch Cash Drawer – Black, Cable Included - VB320-1-BL1915 APG Vasario 19-Inch Cash Drawer – Black, Cable Included
    • Model Vasario VB320
    • Drive voltage 24V
    Verification requiredView details →     APG Vasario 13" x 13" Cash Drawer – MultiPRO 24V, Black - VB320-1-BL1313-B27 APG Vasario 13" x 13" Cash Drawer – MultiPRO 24V, Black
    • Model Vasario VB320
    • Drive voltage 24V
    Verification requiredView details →     APG Series 4000 Cash Drawer 18" x 16" – Heavy Duty POS Drawer (Black, Printer Driven) - JB320-1-BL1816-C APG Series 4000 Cash Drawer 18" x 16" – Heavy Duty POS Drawer (Black, Printer Driven)
    • Model Series 4000 JB320
    • Drive voltage 24V
    Verification requiredView details →

    Compatibility depends on the exact host equipment, interface, cable, firmware and programming. Being listed on this page does not mean an item is compatible with a particular SAM4S register or printer. We verify the correct configuration before recommending or shipping a part.

    Cash-drawer compatibility checklist

    Confirm what opens the drawer before choosing the replacement.

    Cash drawers may be driven by the register, by a receipt printer or by another interface. The cable fitting the jack is not enough to establish compatibility.

    Register-driven

    Some SAM4S registers connect directly to the cash drawer and use the register's own drawer port and kick signal.

    Printer-driven

    Many POS systems open the drawer through the receipt printer. The printer model and drawer-kick specification become part of the compatibility check.

    Connector & kick signal

    RJ-style connectors can look alike while using different pinouts or voltages. Confirm the actual interface before connecting a replacement.

    Physical requirements

    Check width, depth, till layout, bill/coin slots, media slots, lock style and whether a heavy-duty drawer is justified by transaction volume.

    Existing cable

    If the drawer has a removable cable, identify it. If the cable is captive, photograph the plug and record the current register or printer model.

    Do not force a mismatch

    An incorrect drawer connection can fail to open and can potentially damage equipment. Verify the interface rather than experimenting with similar-looking plugs.

    Check drawer compatibility

    Accessories & peripherals

    Everything that connects to the register.

    Each category below is bought the same way: identify the exact register or printer model first, then match the interface. We do not sell peripherals on the assumption that a connector fits.

    Check compatibility first
    Receipt printers Thermal printers for the customer receipt. Confirm USB, serial or Ethernet against what is actually driving the printer. Receipt printers → Kitchen & impact printers A remote printer placed in the kitchen, usually impact so the receipt survives heat and steam. Not the same as a register's second built-in station, which is normally a journal. Covered on the receipt printer page. See impact options → Barcode scanners 1D and 2D scanning. The barcode type, the interface and any register-side programming all have to line up. Barcode scanners → Cash drawers Register-driven or printer-driven. Similar-looking RJ connectors can use different pinouts and kick voltages. You are here Receipt paper Thermal and impact paper are not interchangeable. Width alone is not enough — roll diameter and the print station matter too. Receipt paper → Cash register accessories Pole and customer displays, cables, power supplies, till inserts and drawer keys. Each of these is matched to a specific host device rather than to a category. Cash register accessories →

    Start with the register you own

    Shop accessories by SAM4S register model.

    Select the exact current register first. Its setup page uses our structured links for programming, supplies, protection and hardware, and hardware still has to pass the compatibility gate before it can be added directly.

    SAM4S ER-180U electronic cash register with raised-key keyboard, thermal receipt printer, LED display and integrated cash drawer ER-180USAM4S ER-180U Electronic Cash RegisterSee this model's setup → SAM4S ER-925E raised-key single-printer cash register with Ethernet ER-925ESAM4S ER-925E Raised-Key Single-Printer Cash Register With EthernetSee this model's setup → SAM4S ER-940E flat-keyboard dual-printer cash register with Ethernet ER-940ESAM4S ER-940E Flat-Keyboard Dual-Printer Cash Register With EthernetSee this model's setup → SAM4S NR-510BE flat-keyboard cash register with Ethernet NR-510BESAM4S NR-510BE Flat-Keyboard Cash Register With EthernetSee this model's setup → SAM4S ER-260EJ raised-key electronic cash register ER-260EJSAM4S ER-260EJ Raised-Key Cash Register With EthernetSee this model's setup → SAM4S SAP-630II-RT hybrid Android POS system with raised-key keyboard, adjustable touchscreen display, integrated receipt printer and cash drawer SAP-630II-RTSAM4S SAP-630II-RT Hybrid ECR Android POS SystemSee this model's setup → SAM4S SPS-340 flat-keyboard dual-printer cash register SPS-340SAM4S SPS-340 Flat-Keyboard Dual-Printer Cash RegisterSee this model's setup → SAM4S ER-265EJ flat-keyboard electronic cash register ER-265EJSAM4S ER-265EJ Flat-Keyboard Cash Register With EthernetSee this model's setup → SAM4s SPS-300 Series cash registers: flat-keyboard and raised-key models, each shown on a cash drawer. Series photograph, not a single model. SPS-325SAM4S SPS-325 Raised-Key Single-Printer Cash RegisterSee this model's setup → SAM4S SAP-630II-FT hybrid Android POS system with flat spill-resistant programmable keyboard, adjustable touchscreen display, integrated receipt printer and cash drawer SAP-630II-FTSAM4S SAP-630II-FT Hybrid ECR Android POS SystemSee this model's setup → SAM4S ER-945E raised-key dual-printer cash register with Ethernet ER-945ESAM4S ER-945E Raised-Key Dual-Printer Cash Register With EthernetSee this model's setup → SAM4S SPS-320 electronic cash register with flat spill-resistant programmable keyboard, single receipt printer station and eight-line operator display, shown on a cash drawer SPS-320SAM4S SPS-320 Flat-Keyboard Single-Printer Cash RegisterSee this model's setup → SAM4S SPS-345 raised-keyboard dual-printer cash register SPS-345SAM4S SPS-345 Raised-Keyboard Dual-Printer Cash RegisterSee this model's setup → SAM4S ER-915E raised-key dual-printer cash register with Ethernet ER-915ESAM4S ER-915E Raised-Key Dual-Printer Cash Register With EthernetSee this model's setup → SAM4S ER-920E flat-keyboard single-printer cash register with Ethernet ER-920ESAM4S ER-920E Flat-Keyboard Single-Printer Cash Register With EthernetSee this model's setup → SAM4S NR-510RBE raised-key cash register with Ethernet NR-510RBESAM4S NR-510RBE Raised-Keyboard Cash Register With EthernetSee this model's setup →
    Older or discontinued model?Use the replacement center first so we do not treat an old model as a current accessory platform.
    Compatibility depends on the exact register model, interface, cable, firmware and programming. We verify the correct configuration before recommending an accessory.
    Buying the register at the same time?Choose the register first — the peripheral decisions follow from it, not the other way round.
    Use the Register FinderSee programmed packages

    Ready for the next step?

    Turn this information into the right cash-register setup.

    Use the Register Finder if you are still narrowing down equipment, or talk with a specialist about the register, programming, replacement equipment and accessories that fit your business.

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