{"product_id":"37952110-star-micronics-cash-drawer-cd5-1617bk55-s2-max-cash-drawer-black-16wx17d-printer-driven-5bill-5coin-dual-media-slots-cd1-cable-included","title":"Star Micronics Cash Drawer, CD5-1617BK55-S2, Max Cash Drawer, Black, 16WX17D, Printer Driven, 5BILL-5COIN, Dual Media Slots, CD1 Cable Included","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-page pos-product\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eThe 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\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Spartan POS is an authorized dealer for the products we sell, and Spartan POS supports the POS hardware, accessories, and supplies it sells.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Choose the \u003cstrong\u003eStar Micronics CD5-1617BK55-S2\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRetail checkout counters that accept cash payments\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRestaurants, cafes, bakeries, bars, and quick-service checkout stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGrocery, convenience, liquor, and specialty retail counters\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePOS stations using compatible receipt printers with a cash drawer port\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBusinesses that need a secure full-size cash drawer with bill, coin, and media storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCheckout builds that also include \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/receipt-printers\"\u003ereceipt printers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barcode-scanners\"\u003ebarcode scanners\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/receipt-paper\"\u003ereceipt paper\u003c\/a\u003e, and related \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pos-hardware\"\u003ePOS hardware\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto; margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eStar Micronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCD5-1617BK55-S2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU \/ MPN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e37952110\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCash Drawer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e16\" W x 17\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrawer Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePrinter driven\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCash Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e5 bill slots and 5 coin slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Slots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eDual media slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCD1 cable included\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy This Cash Drawer Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003ePrinter-Driven Cash Drawer Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This cash drawer is listed as \u003cstrong\u003eprinter driven\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/receipt-printers\"\u003ereceipt printers collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat You May Need With This Cash Drawer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA compatible \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/receipt-printers\"\u003ereceipt printer\u003c\/a\u003e with a supported cash drawer port\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible POS software configured to open the drawer through the receipt printer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/receipt-paper\"\u003eReceipt paper\u003c\/a\u003e matched to your receipt printer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barcode-scanners\"\u003ebarcode scanner\u003c\/a\u003e for product lookup and checkout scanning\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdditional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cash-drawers\"\u003ecash drawers\u003c\/a\u003e for multi-lane retail, restaurant, or grocery setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eCash Drawer Selection Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto; margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eNeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWhat to Check\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePrinter-driven opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eReceipt printer cash drawer port and drawer cable compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eThe drawer must connect correctly to the receipt printer to open from the POS system.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCounter fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e16\" W x 17\" D footprint and available counter space\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eThe drawer should fit cleanly under or beside your POS terminal and printer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCash organization\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e5 bill slots and 5 coin slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eThe insert layout should match your daily cash-handling needs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMedia handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eDual media slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMedia slots help store checks, coupons, receipts, and slips without opening the drawer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePOS compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePOS software, receipt printer, drawer cable, and configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCash drawer compatibility depends on the full checkout setup, not the drawer alone.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eCompatibility Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility depends on your POS software, operating system, connection type, drivers, accessories, and configuration. Confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eRelated Spartan POS Links\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cash-drawers\"\u003eCash Drawers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/receipt-printers\"\u003eReceipt Printers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/receipt-paper\"\u003eReceipt Paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barcode-scanners\"\u003eBarcode Scanners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pos-hardware\"\u003ePOS Hardware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/star-micronics-pos-hardware\"\u003eStar Micronics POS Hardware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/star-micronics-receipt-printers\"\u003eStar Micronics Receipt Printers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eIs the Star Micronics CD5-1617BK55-S2 compatible with every POS system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDoes this cash drawer connect directly to a computer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does 5 bill \/ 5 coin mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat are the dual media slots used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDoes this listing include the CD1 cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCan Spartan POS help confirm compatibility?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eStar Micronics CD5-1617BK55-S2 Max Cash Drawer\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cash-drawers\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Cash Drawers →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n","brand":"Star Micronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46141817487556,"sku":"37952110","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/0167\/2295\/files\/CD5-1617-Front-2000-x-2000-800x800.webp?v=1781020489","url":"https:\/\/spartanpos.com\/products\/37952110-star-micronics-cash-drawer-cd5-1617bk55-s2-max-cash-drawer-black-16wx17d-printer-driven-5bill-5coin-dual-media-slots-cd1-cable-included","provider":"Spartan POS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}