Star Micronics Cash Drawer, CD5-1617BK55-S2, Max Cash Drawer, Black, 16WX17D, Printer Driven, 5BILL-5COIN, Dual Media Slots, CD1 Cable Included

The Star Micronics CD5-1617BK55-S2 Max Cash Drawer, black, 16" W x 17" D, printer-driven, with 5 bill slots, 5 coin slots, dual media slots, and CD1 cable included is a professional POS cash drawer designed for retail, restaurant, grocery, convenience, hospitality, and service-counter checkout environments that need secure cash storage and reliable printer-triggered drawer operation.

This Star Micronics cash drawer is a strong fit for businesses building or replacing a checkout station where the cash drawer opens through a compatible receipt printer cash-drawer port. The 16" x 17" footprint gives businesses a full-size cash management setup, while the 5-bill/5-coin layout and dual media slots support everyday cash, coin, receipt, check, coupon, or media handling at the counter.

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Quick Answer

Choose the Star Micronics CD5-1617BK55-S2 if you need a black, full-size, printer-driven POS cash drawer with a 16" W x 17" D footprint, 5 bill slots, 5 coin slots, dual media slots, and the CD1 cable included. This drawer is intended for compatible receipt-printer-driven checkout setups, so confirm printer cash-drawer port support before ordering.

Best For

• Retail checkout counters that accept cash payments
• Restaurants, cafes, bakeries, bars, and quick-service checkout stations
• Grocery, convenience, liquor, and specialty retail counters
• POS stations using compatible receipt printers with a cash drawer port
• Businesses that need a secure full-size cash drawer with bill, coin, and media storage
• Checkout builds that also include receipt printers, barcode scanners, receipt paper, and related POS hardware

Product Details

Why This Cash Drawer Matters

A cash drawer is one of the core hardware pieces in a POS checkout lane. The Star Micronics CD5-1617BK55-S2 is designed for businesses that need secure cash handling, organized bill and coin storage, and receipt-printer-triggered opening. The dual media slots are useful for inserting checks, coupons, receipts, slips, or other media without opening the drawer during checkout.

Printer-Driven Cash Drawer Setup

This cash drawer is listed as printer driven, which means it is intended to connect to a compatible receipt printer rather than directly to a computer by USB or serial connection. In most POS workflows, the POS software sends the open-drawer command to the receipt printer, and the receipt printer triggers the cash drawer through the drawer kick port.

Before ordering, confirm that your receipt printer supports a compatible cash drawer connection and that your POS software can trigger the drawer through the printer. If you are also replacing your printer, compare compatible options in our receipt printers collection.

What You May Need With This Cash Drawer

• A compatible receipt printer with a supported cash drawer port
• Compatible POS software configured to open the drawer through the receipt printer
• Receipt paper matched to your receipt printer
• A barcode scanner for product lookup and checkout scanning
• Additional cash drawers for multi-lane retail, restaurant, or grocery setups

Cash Drawer Selection Guide

Compatibility Guidance

Cash drawer compatibility depends on your receipt printer, POS software, drawer cable, printer cash drawer port, operating system, drivers, accessories, and configuration. A printer-driven cash drawer must be matched to the receipt printer and POS setup that will trigger the drawer during checkout.

Compatibility depends on your POS software, operating system, connection type, drivers, accessories, and configuration. Confirm compatibility before ordering.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Star Micronics CD5-1617BK55-S2 compatible with every POS system?

No. Compatibility depends on your POS software, receipt printer, connection type, drawer cable, drivers, and configuration. Because this is a printer-driven cash drawer, confirm that your receipt printer and POS software support the correct cash drawer opening workflow.

Does this cash drawer connect directly to a computer?

This model is listed as printer driven, so it is intended to connect through a compatible receipt printer cash drawer port rather than directly to a computer. Confirm your receipt printer and POS system support this setup before ordering.

What does 5 bill / 5 coin mean?

The cash insert is designed with 5 bill slots and 5 coin slots, which helps organize common cash denominations during retail, restaurant, grocery, and service-counter transactions.

What are the dual media slots used for?

Dual media slots can be used for checks, coupons, receipts, slips, or other media that need to be inserted into the drawer without opening the cash compartment during checkout.

Does this listing include the CD1 cable?

The product information provided lists the CD1 cable as included. Confirm the cable and receipt printer compatibility before ordering to make sure it fits your checkout setup.

Can Spartan POS help confirm compatibility?

Yes. Spartan POS supports the products it sells and can help confirm whether this Star Micronics cash drawer fits your receipt printer, POS software, and checkout configuration before ordering.

Bottom Line

The Star Micronics CD5-1617BK55-S2 Max Cash Drawer is a black, full-size, printer-driven POS cash drawer for businesses that need secure cash management, organized bill and coin storage, dual media slots, and receipt-printer-triggered operation. Confirm your receipt printer, POS software, cable, and configuration before ordering.

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