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Open Cash Drawer
Open Cash Drawer is an utility that can be used to open the cash drawer without processing a sale.

To set up the cash drawer ensure the following files exist in the Link Technologies root folder in program files.

 The following setup is required.

  1. Install the receipt printer.
  2. Rename the printer to ReceiptPrinter.
  3. Share the printer.
  4. Set the printer to No Cash Drawer.
  5. Open command prompt. Ensure the command prompt is directed to the root directory.
    1. Execute this command to map the printer - net use lpt1: \\127.0.0.1\ReceiptPrinter /persistent:yes. This is saved in the OpenCashDrawer.vbs file.
  6. Log into Link Point if Sale.
  7. Navigate to Configuration into General Setting 1.
  8. Enter "OpenCashDrawer.bat" or "OpenCashDrawer.vbs" under Cash Drawer Open Command.
  9. Set Cash Drawer Type to RJ45.
  10. Once the above settings have been completed, users can process transactions.