Maken CX-240 is a compact electromechanical cash drawer for checkout areas with limited counter space. Its size with feet is 240×290×90 mm and net weight is 1.82 kg. The tray has 4 bill compartments and 4 coin compartments. The drawer connects through RJ11 and supports 12 or 24 V control. Normal opening is triggered by an electrical pulse from compatible POS equipment, so the receipt printer output voltage must be checked before connection.
What is the Maken CX-240 cash drawer?
Maken CX-240 is a compact pull-out cash drawer with a roller mechanism, metal structure and plastic cash tray. It provides 4 compartments for bills and 4 for coins. An RJ11 connection is used for electrically triggered opening.
Important information about the lock: the key does not open the drawer mechanically. It only switches the two-position lock between locked and unlocked states for electrical opening. Once unlocked, normal opening requires an electrical pulse through RJ11 from a compatible receipt printer or other POS equipment. A separate emergency opening button is located on the bottom of the case.
Who is the Maken CX-240 suitable for
- Small retail stores with limited checkout space
- Cafes and quick-service points with compact counters
- Pharmacies, service points and order pickup locations
- Checkout stations where the drawer should open automatically through a receipt printer
Who it is not suitable for: choose another model if you need normal manual opening with a key, more cash compartments or a separate media slot for documents and large bills.
Advantages of the Maken CX-240
- Compact 240×290×90 mm dimensions for small checkout areas
- 4 bill compartments and 4 coin compartments
- RJ11 interface for electrically triggered opening
- 12/24 V control for use with suitable POS equipment
- Metal structure with a plastic cash tray
- Roller drawer mechanism
How is it different from the Maken CX-330B
Maken CX-240 is more compact at 240×290×90 mm and provides 4 bill compartments, 4 coin compartments and a two-position lock. The Maken CX-330B cash drawer measures 330×408×112 mm and provides 5 bill compartments, 5 coin compartments, a media slot and a three-position lock with manual and electrical opening. CX-240 is designed for compact checkout areas, while CX-330B provides more cash capacity and a different lock operation.
Where is the Maken CX-240 used?
Maken CX-240 is used at checkout stations in retail stores, cafes, pharmacies, service points and order pickup locations. Its 240 mm width and 290 mm depth make it suitable for counters where a full-size cash drawer would take up too much space.
What is it used with
Maken CX-240 connects to a receipt printer with an RJ11 cash drawer port and matching control voltage. For 12 V operation, it can be used with the Xprinter XP-Q90EC receipt printer or Xprinter XP-58IIL receipt printer. For 24 V operation, the Xprinter XP-Q200 USB receipt printer provides a compatible cash drawer output. Check the output voltage of the specific printer before connection.
Questions and answers
Can the Maken CX-240 be opened with the key?
No. Turning the key does not pull the drawer open. The key only locks or unlocks the mechanism for electrical opening.
How does the Maken CX-240 open during a sale?
The drawer receives an electrical pulse through RJ11 from a compatible receipt printer or other POS equipment. The cash drawer output voltage should be checked before connection.
Does the Maken CX-240 work with 12 V and 24 V printers?
Maken specifies 12/24 V for this model. The actual cash drawer output and voltage of the connected receipt printer must match the drawer configuration.
Can the drawer be opened without an electrical pulse?
A separate emergency opening button is located on the bottom of the case. The key is not used for this purpose.
How many cash compartments does the Maken CX-240 have?
The tray contains 4 bill compartments and 4 coin compartments. The model is primarily designed for compact checkout areas.
What is the warranty for the Maken CX-240?
The seller warranty is 12 months. The applicable warranty terms are specified in the warranty document supplied with the equipment.
How to choose a cash drawer?
Check the available counter space, required number of cash compartments, receipt printer connector and cash drawer control voltage. Maken CX-240 requires electrical opening through RJ11. If manual key opening or a larger cash tray is required, consider a model with a three-position lock such as the Maken CX-330B.
