Compact Cash Drawer 24V RJ11 POS 4-Bill 6-Coin ZAPOS

ZAPOS ZA-405 Compact Cash Drawer - Heavy-Duty Build, Counter-Friendly Footprint.

The ZAPOS ZA-405 is the right cash drawer for the till point that doesn't have a metre of counter space to spare. At 470mm wide and 450mm deep, it tucks neatly under a POS monitor, sits comfortably on a market-stall counter, or slots into a kiosk setup where the bigger 5-bill / 8-coin drawers simply won't fit. Inside that compact body sits a properly heavy-duty build: smooth-sliding ball-bearing rails, a real metal key lock, four adjustable bill compartments and six coin slots ready to handle the day's takings.

Like every proper POS cash drawer, the ZA-405 connects to your thermal receipt printer via a standard RJ11 trigger cable. When the printer fires off a "cash drawer kick" signal after a sale, the drawer pops open automatically - no separate button to press, no software setup, no fiddling. The 24V trigger circuit is universally compatible with virtually any modern ESC/POS-compatible thermal receipt printer.

Why You'll Love It:

• Compact 470 x 450mm Footprint - Sized for smaller counters, kiosks, food trucks, coffee shops, market stalls, hair salons and any retail or hospitality setup where counter space is at a premium. Still big enough to hold a serious day's takings, just sized properly for tight POS stations.
• Heavy-Duty Build - Don't let the compact size fool you. This drawer is built with the same heavy-duty construction as the larger ZAPOS drawers - solid metal body, smooth-sliding ball-bearing rails, proper internal trays. Built for years of daily commercial use.
• 4 Adjustable Bill Compartments - Four bill slots with movable dividers, perfect for organising South African Rand denominations (R10, R20, R50, R100 - with R200 sharing a slot, or store R200s separately under the tray). The movable dividers also mean you can configure the spacing for any currency mix.
• 6 Coin Slots - Six separate compartments for R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c, 10c - or whatever coin mix your business handles. Drop coins straight into the right slot during the day and end-of-shift cash-up takes minutes instead of half an hour.
• Smooth Sliding Rails - Ball-bearing slide rails tested for repeated daily use - open with a light pull, close with a gentle push. No sticking, no fighting with the drawer at the busy moments of the shift.
• RJ11 Trigger - Universal POS Compatibility - The standard RJ11 connection works with virtually any thermal receipt printer that has a cash drawer / DK port. Plugs straight into the ZAPOS ZA-S300M, Epson, Star, Bixolon, Citizen and most other ESC/POS receipt printers.
• Proper Key Lock - A real metal lock with two keys included. Lock the drawer when you're not at the till, lock it overnight, lock it during cash-up time - basic shrinkage prevention that pays for itself the first time it stops a casual hand reaching in.
• Manual Open Release Underneath - A manual release lever on the bottom of the drawer lets you open it without power if the printer is disconnected or the system is down. Essential for end-of-day cash-up and any time you need access outside of a sale.

How It Works in a POS Setup:

A cash drawer doesn't plug into your computer directly - it triggers from your receipt printer. Here's the standard flow:

1. Your POS software (Pastel POS, Sage, Loyverse, Shopify POS, Yoco, etc.) runs on a computer or tablet
2. A receipt printer is connected to the POS computer via USB, LAN or Bluetooth
3. The cash drawer plugs into the BACK of the receipt printer using the RJ11 cable
4. When a sale is completed in your POS software, the software tells the printer to print the receipt AND fire off a "kick" signal to the cash drawer
5. The drawer pops open automatically
6. The cashier puts the money in, closes the drawer, and the next sale carries on

Important Notes - Please Read Before Buying:

• This cash drawer does NOT plug directly into a computer via USB. It plugs into a compatible thermal receipt printer via the RJ11 cable.
• You need a thermal receipt printer with a "cash drawer kick" / "DK" port - most thermal receipt printers (including the ZAPOS ZA-S300M) have this port as standard. If you're starting from scratch, buy a printer and drawer together as a complete POS kit.
• If your setup has no receipt printer (e.g. you're using a Yoco / SnapScan / Zapper card machine without a printer), this drawer will not auto-open from your POS - but you can still use it manually with the key or the bottom release lever.

Compact vs Standard - Which Size Do You Need?

• Choose this ZA-405 (470 x 450mm, 4-bill / 6-coin) for: corner shops, coffee bars, food trucks, small cafés, salons, kiosks, market stalls, mobile POS setups, and any till where counter space is tight or your cash volumes are moderate.
• Choose our larger drawer (515 x 500mm, 5-bill / 8-coin) for: supermarkets, busy retail stores, restaurants with high cash volumes, multi-currency setups, and any operation that handles serious quantities of cash and coin daily.

Where It Earns Its Keep:

• Corner Shops & Convenience Stores - Compact enough for tight tobacco-shop and spaza counters
• Coffee Bars & Cafés - Fits beside espresso machines and bar fridges without dominating the space
• Food Trucks & Mobile Trading - Right-sized for tight serving windows
• Hair Salons & Beauty Bars - Sits unobtrusively on a reception desk
• Market Stalls & Pop-Ups - Compact enough to transport, heavy enough not to walk off
• Boutique Retail - Looks the part on a clean retail counter
• Pharmacies & Small Practices - Reception payment desk cash handling

Specifications:

• Product Type: Compact POS Cash Drawer (Till Drawer)
• Brand: ZAPOS
• Model: ZA-405
• Power: 24V
• Interface: RJ11 (Universal POS Cash Drawer Standard)
• Compartments: 4 Adjustable Bill Slots + 6 Coin Slots
• Bill Slots: Adjustable Dividers for Any Currency
• Lock: Metal Key Lock (2 Keys Included)
• Manual Release: Underside Lever (for power-off access)
• Dimensions: 470mm (W) x 450mm (D) x 146mm (H)
• Material: Metal Body with ABS Plastic Insert Trays
• Colour: Black
• Compatibility: Any thermal receipt printer with cash drawer / DK port

Care and Maintenance:

• Wipe the exterior with a soft, dry cloth or a lightly damp microfibre cloth. Avoid spraying cleaner directly onto the drawer or the lock mechanism.
• Lift out the bill and coin trays periodically and wipe the inside - small change builds up under the dividers over time.
• Keep at least one spare key in a safe place separately from the till. Losing both keys is a hassle.
• The sliding rails should not need lubrication in normal use. If they ever feel stiff, a tiny amount of dry PTFE lubricant on the rails (not WD-40 or oil - those attract dust) does the trick.
• Lock the drawer overnight and during cash-up - a closed drawer is much harder to walk off with than an open one.

Whether you're setting up a small shop, kitting out a food truck, or finally upgrading the cigar box you've been using as a till, the ZAPOS ZA-405 Compact Cash Drawer is the right-sized, heavy-duty pick that drops straight into any standard POS setup. Add it to your cart today.

What's in the box
1 x Cash Drawer
2 x Key
1 x Manual