There must be several necessary devices at the cashier's workplace. One of them is a cash drawer. It contains receipts and documents. It is important that this device is reliable, convenient and functional. All the necessary information about him is presented in the article.
Design
The device is a rectangular metal box. It has a retractable metal tray with a plastic insert that includes compartments for banknotes and coins. The tray is locked in the drawer with a padlock. Devices differ in size, number of compartments and type of closing system.
The larger the cash drawer, the more branches there are. Money can be laid out at face value, which facilitates the calculation. The device should be in every store to save money.
Cash receipts
The purpose of the box is to store funds. After the end of the shift, cash is withdrawn from the cash register with the removal of the Z-report on the cash register. Based on the allowed balance, money is placed in the box for size anddelivery to the next shift. When returning erroneously punched amounts, funds are issued from this device.
You cannot store other money in the box, for example, the seller's personal funds or security deposits. If this device is not available, the proceeds are stored in random places. If there is no box, checking the work of the cashier is impossible. It is with him that the employee will be disciplined.
Reliability
Devices must be protected and durable. This is determined by several factors:
- Mechanical or electronic lock. For a cash drawer, this aspect is one of the main ones. Mechanical ones are opened with a key or by pressing a button / front panel. Electronic locks are considered more reliable, they open on a signal from the cash register or fiscal registrar.
- Mechanical locks should take into account the number of combinations. Simple devices are opened with a screwdriver. Complex devices have up to 300 combinations, but they can also be hacked. The best are boxes with a unique key that cannot be picked up.
- Sound when opening/closing. Mechanical devices usually have a cushioning mechanism. If there is a bell, the sound will notify you of opening or closing. You cannot perform these actions without attracting attention.
- Emergency button to open. It is required and is usually located on the bottom of the device. The button comes with an open or closed plate and screw.
- Material. Cash drawers are usually made of metal, but also made of ASB plastic. Second optionis the cheapest, but it does not provide adequate security.
- Number of time between failures. For intensive use, it is desirable to choose a device in which this parameter is at least 1 million openings. There are also stable devices for sale, designed for 2 million openings.
- Guide mechanism. With metal bearings, the fixture lasts longer than polyurethane bushings.
When choosing a device, it is important to take into account these nuances, because it must reliably save money. In addition, it provides comfortable work of the cashier. Any inspection by regulatory authorities will be much easier.
Convenience
Cash drawers should be convenient for the employee. The device comes in several sizes:
- The device can be both compact (30 x 30 cm) and large (46 x 46 cm). Height - within 8-12 cm.
- Standard vertical fixture measures 46 x 17 x 10 cm.
- Big drawers are convenient because they have many compartments for bills and coins, but they are heavy.
- If the depth of the device is less than 20 cm, then the banknotes are stored vertically.
Functionality
The boxes differ in their characteristics. You need to choose them depending on the purpose. It is important that the cash drawers perform their main functions:
- They usually have 4-8 compartments for coins and the same number forbills.
- Some have the ability to increase and decrease the number of compartments by changing their width.
- With the help of roundings in the compartments, bills are pulled out faster. Legs fixing bills press them. Most devices have this mechanism. Vioteh cash boxes are considered the best.
- For electronic options, the interface is important: with it, the device connects to the cash register or fiscal registrar.
- The box must be compatible with the checkout. Many models have RJ11 or RJ12 connectors.
- The interface is usually located at the bottom or back of the drawer, sometimes at the top.
Popular models
Demanded checkout accessories include:
- "Barcode-miniCD" (mechanical). The price of this type of cash box is about 1800 rubles. The device has minimal dimensions, it is used with autonomous cash registers. The cassette for money is removable: 4 compartments for banknotes and 5 for coins. The metal body is gray.
- "Stroke-midiCD". The cost is 2200 rubles. This is an all-metal box with a unique lock. It is suitable for POS-systems "HAT-miniPOS", "HAT-TouchMaster".
- "Barcode CD". The price is 2350 rubles. The device has a unique lock.
- Cash drawer "Mercury 100.2". The cost is about 2300 rubles. The device is designed to store money when making payments on cash registers. The upper part of the body is made of metal, while the rest is made of plastic. There are 4 compartments for banknotes, and 8 compartments for coins.
- "Mercury 100.1". The price of the device is 2000 rubles. The metal box has small dimensions and weight, a removable compartment for coins.
- "Mercury 100". The cost is 2500 rubles. A quality box is used to store money when working with KKM.
- "MIADL 1.0". The price is 2100 rubles. The device has metal clips for banknotes. Opening and closing of branches is done with a key.
Choice
When buying a cash drawer for the cash register, there are several important parameters to consider:
- Horizontal or vertical fixture orientation. The first has a compartment that slides out towards the person, and the second has a hinged top cover.
- Slit for documentation. The box will be convenient for those stores where promotions are regularly held. The paper lowered into the slot will be inside the cash register under the drawer. Some fixtures have 2 slots.
- Leg for fixation. They are required so that the device does not move on the surface. It is advisable to choose drawers with rubber feet.
- Second removable drawer. For horizontal devices, it is considered convenient to leave papers or money under it. For vertical devices, this is the box of a certain employee, which is changed during the change of the cashier.
- Color. Instruments are usually light gray or black.
- Number of time between failures. For permanent use, it is better to choose a box that has at least 1 million openings.
- Guide mechanism. With metal bearings, the device lasts longer.
The variety of cash boxes is huge. You need to choose them based on your requirements and the above characteristics. A reliable device can last a very long time.
