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Installation Guide | Accessory: Cash Drawer

Step-by-step guide to installing a cash drawer to your Snackpass-compatible devices, including dual registers and receipt printers.

Updated over a week ago

Important: This guide applies only to Snackpass-compatible 12-24V cash drawers.
Legacy 24V models and drawers shipped before November 15, 2023, are only supported for printer connections and will require a hardware upgrade if connecting directly to the Snack Duo line.

Device Overview

  • Device Type: Register accessory - Cash drawer

  • Display Compatibility: Works with - Snack Duo Gen 1 & 2, Snack Duo Detachable Registers & Receipt printer

    • Register is the preferred method of connection

  • Mount type: Countertop

  • Connectivity: RJ12 (standard cash drawer cable type)

  • Power/Charging: RJ12 cable

  • Dimensions: in × in × in (mm × mm × mm)


Step-by-Step instructions

Step 1: Connect cable to Snackpass device

Option A: Snack Duo Register Connection (Preferred)

  • Locate the RJ12 port on the Snack Duo (this is located in different places on each model). Plug the RJ12 cable from the cash drawer into the RJ12 port on the Snack Duo

Note: Ensure the cable is securely connected


Option B: Receipt Printer Connection (Alternative)

  • Remove the rear covers from your Snackpass receipt printer (Model M30II or M30III)

  • Plug in the RJ12 cable into the RJ12 port

  • Re-attach the printer’s rear covers


2. Connect To Cash Drawer

  • Plug the other end of the RJ12 cable into the rear of the cash drawer

Note: No additional power cable is needed—the cash drawer is powered through this cable.


3. Verify Register Status

  • Ensure the Duo register or printer is:

    • Powered on

    • Connected to the internet

    • Registered to your restaurant in the Snackpass dashboard via Devices > Settings


4. Link The Cash Drawer In Dashboard

  1. Go to the Restaurant Dashboard > Settings > Devices

  2. Select your Duo register or printer and click Edit

  3. Scroll to Cash Drawer Settings

  4. Click + Create, name your cash drawer, and Submit

  5. Under Settings, enable Allow Cash Payments


5. Cable Management

  • Use cable ties or clips to bundle cables neatly

  • Route cables out of sight and away from foot traffic or snagging


Installation Complete

You're all set!

The hardware setup for your SnackOS Tablet 2.0 is now finished.

If you have any trouble following the installation process, please contact the Snackpass customer support team at +1 866 868 2146 (call) or message us using the Partner App!

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