I would suppose that it is easier if you connect the cash drawer to the computer instead of the printer.
For example if the printer is on LPT1, then connect the cash drawer to Com1, or vice versa.

Then you have better control over the cash drawer.

>Hi Christian
>
>The cash drawer is connected to the printer which is connected to the computer via parallel cable.
>
>Ken
>
>>How is the cash drawer connected, COM or LPT port?
>>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>I am trying out a new POS receipt printer (POS-X 5000 using EPSON emulation). Almost everything works fine EXCEPT... everytime the cash drawer opens the printer feeds and cuts about 1/2" of paper, even in No Sale mode (no receipt printing).
>>>
>>>I am opening the drawer by passing a string of ASCII characters. POS=X tech support says that is how it is supposed to work. If I want to open the drawer without the papercut, I must pass HEXADECIMAL stuff. They sent me a couple of sample HEX files but I have not a clue as to how to implement.
>>>
>>>Help!?!?!
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Ken