Maken FT-460 is a flip-top cash drawer for retail checkouts. It has 6 vertical banknote compartments and 8 coin compartments, while the internal cash tray can be removed for cash collection. The model features a 3-position electromechanical lock, RJ11 6-pin connection and supports 12/24 V control. Dimensions are 460×170×100 mm and weight is 4900 g.
What is the Maken FT-460 cash drawer?
Maken FT-460 is a Flip-top cash drawer whose lid opens upwards instead of using a conventional pull-out drawer. The body is made of steel and the internal cash tray is removable. This design is useful on counters with limited depth: the drawer is 460 mm wide but only 170 mm deep.
Who is the Maken FT-460 suitable for?
- stores with narrow checkout counters
- supermarkets and retail locations with regular cash transactions
- checkouts that need 6 banknote compartments and 8 coin compartments
- workstations where upward opening is preferable to a pull-out drawer
- checkouts with equipment compatible with 12 or 24 V cash-drawer control
Not suitable for: checkout counters less than 460 mm wide or locations where a small pull-out drawer is preferable. If you are unsure whether the FT-460 is compatible with a particular receipt printer or other checkout equipment, Torgsoft specialists can check compatibility.
Advantages of the Maken FT-460
- flip-top opening does not require space in front of the drawer for extension
- 170 mm body depth is suitable for narrow checkout counters
- 6 vertical compartments help organise banknotes by denomination
- 8 coin compartments provide space for change
- removable cash tray simplifies cash collection
- separate compartment provides storage for receipts and documents
- media slot allows documents or banknotes to be inserted without opening the lid
How does it differ from the Maken CX-240?
Maken FT-460 and the Maken CX-240 cash drawer use different body formats. FT-460 opens upwards, has 6 banknote compartments, 8 coin compartments and measures 460×170×100 mm. CX-240 uses a pull-out drawer, has 4 banknote compartments, 4 coin compartments and measures 240×290×90 mm. FT-460 requires less counter depth, while CX-240 occupies less counter width.
Where is the Maken FT-460 used?
Maken FT-460 is used in stores, supermarkets, shopping centres, pharmacies, cafés, restaurants and other retail locations that accept cash. Its flip-top design is especially useful on narrow checkout counters where there is insufficient space in front for a conventional pull-out drawer.
What is it used with?
Maken FT-460 connects via RJ11 6 pin to a compatible receipt printer or other checkout equipment capable of controlling a 12 or 24 V cash drawer. Torgsoft specialists can check compatibility with a specific device.
Questions and answers
How does the Maken FT-460 open?
The lid opens upwards using a Flip-top design. The 3-position electromechanical lock supports locked, manual and automatic electrical opening modes.
How many compartments does the Maken FT-460 have?
The cash tray has 6 vertical banknote compartments and 8 coin compartments.
Is the internal cash tray removable?
Yes. The internal tray with banknote and coin compartments can be removed for cash collection.
What is the media slot used for?
The media slot allows receipts, documents or banknotes to be inserted into the internal compartment without opening the lid.
Will the Maken FT-460 work with my receipt printer?
FT-460 uses RJ11 6 pin and supports 12/24 V control, but compatibility depends on the particular checkout equipment. Torgsoft specialists can check compatibility.
What is the warranty for the Maken FT-460?
The warranty is 12 months.
How to choose a cash drawer?
Consider the opening method and available checkout space. Maken FT-460 opens upwards, measures 460 mm wide and only 170 mm deep, so it does not need clearance in front for a pull-out drawer. Also consider the number of cash compartments, interface and control voltage.
