The RJ11 end of the cable plugs into the DK port in the Epson POS receipt printer
An Epson interface cable is used to connect a cash drawer to an Epson receipt printer for drawer opening (kicking) purposes. The cable sends a signal from the printer to the drawer's solenoid to produce an electronic pulse (kick).
NOTICE: The cash drawer interface cable MUST plug into the printer's DK port. Some printer models contain ports that look similar or even exactly the same. Look for the DK inscription below the port prior to plugging in your cable.
Tools Required:
- Wire strippers
- RJ11 crimping tool
- RJ45 crimping tool
Materials Required:
- A length of category 5e cable
- 6 Pin RJ11 connector
- Standard RJ45 connector
The RJ45 end of the cable plugs into the cash drawer (usually underneath the drawer or in back of the drawer)
RJ11 Clip
The RJ11 clip must be a 6 pin connector. With the locking tab facing down use the following wiring code using a Category 5 ethernet cable.
Standard RJ45 clip
With the locking tab facing down use the following wiring code using a Category 5 ethernet cable.
- Insert White Blue wire into PIN1
- Insert Solid Blue wire into PIN2
- Insert Solid Orange wire into PIN3
- Insert Solid Brown wire into PIN6
- Insert Solid Green wire into PIN7
- PINs 4,5, & 8 remain empty
