>>Does the manufacturer supply an OLE for POS control? It might be easier to
>>use that than futz around with MSCOMM32.
>
>No I didn't notice any software package with the shippment. Fortunately
>MSCOMM32 is working like a champ.

Keep an eye out: they have OPOS objects for their Pole Displays, they might eventually do one for the cash drawer, too. http://www.logiccontrols.com/a_download.html