Star Micronics
Star Micronics CD5-1617BKSS55-S2, Max Cash Drawer, Black, 16WX17D, Printer Driven, Stainless Drawer Front, 5BILL-5COIN, Dual Media Slots, CD1 Cable
Star Micronics CD5-1617BKSS55-S2, Max Cash Drawer, Black, 16WX17D, Printer Driven, Stainless Drawer Front, 5BILL-5COIN, Dual Media Slots, CD1 Cable
SKU:37952400
The Star Micronics CD5-1617BKSS55-S2 Max Series Cash Drawer is a heavy-duty, full-size POS cash drawer built for busy retail, restaurant, grocery, convenience, and hospitality checkout environments. Manufacturer part number 37952400 features durable all-steel construction, a black finish with a stainless-steel drawer front, a removable 5-bill/5-coin till, and two front media slots.
Quick Answer
Star Micronics part 37952400 is a 16-inch printer-driven cash drawer with a 24V solenoid, 5-bill/5-coin till, two media slots, and an included CD1 cash-drawer cable. It connects to a compatible receipt printer or POS terminal cash-drawer port and does not connect directly by USB.
Key Features
- Heavy-duty Star Micronics CD5 Max Series construction
- Printer-driven cash-drawer interface
- CD1 cash-drawer cable included
- 24V solenoid
- Black cabinet with stainless-steel drawer front
- Removable 5-bill/5-coin cash till
- Two front media slots for checks, coupons, receipts, and large bills
- Two security keys included
- Rated for more than 2.7 million opening cycles
- Backed by a 5-year Star Micronics manufacturer warranty
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Star Micronics
- Manufacturer Part Number: 37952400
- Model: CD5-1617BKSS55-S2
- Series: CD5 Max Series
- Product Type: Heavy-duty POS cash drawer
- Interface: Printer-driven / DK cash-drawer port
- Included Cable: Star CD1 cash-drawer cable
- Solenoid: 24V
- Dimensions: 15.9 × 16.7 × 4.4 inches (W × D × H)
- Metric Dimensions: 405 × 423 × 113 mm
- Weight: Approximately 18 lb / 8 kg
- Construction: All-steel
- Color: Black
- Front Finish: Stainless steel
- Till Configuration: 5 bill / 5 coin
- Media Slots: Two
- Security: Two keys included
- Reliability: More than 2,700,000 opens
- Warranty: 5-year Star Micronics manufacturer warranty
Connection and Compatibility
This model is opened by a compatible receipt printer or POS terminal through its cash-drawer port. The required Star CD1 printer-driven cable is included. Before ordering, verify that the controlling printer or terminal supports a 24V printer-driven drawer and uses the correct connector and pinout.
Important: This is the printer-driven version. It does not include direct USB connectivity. If your installation requires USB control, choose a CD5 configuration specifically identified as USB or dual-interface.
Ideal Applications
- High-traffic retail checkout counters
- Convenience stores and specialty retailers
- Restaurants, bars, cafés, and hospitality operations
- Grocery and cash-intensive businesses
- Multi-location POS deployments requiring a standardized cash drawer
- Software companies and ISVs building complete POS hardware packages
Helpful Resources
- Shop all POS cash drawers
- Read the ShopPOSPortal Cash Drawer Buying Guide
- Browse Star Micronics POS hardware
- Contact ShopPOSPortal for compatibility or volume-purchasing assistance
- View the Star Micronics CD5 Max Series product page
- Download the official CD5 Max Series specification sheet
- View Star Micronics cash-drawer cable guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star Micronics part number 37952400?
It is the CD5-1617BKSS55-S2 Max Series cash drawer: a black, printer-driven, 16-by-17-inch heavy-duty drawer with a stainless-steel front, 5-bill/5-coin till, and two media slots.
Is the cash-drawer cable included?
Yes. Star Micronics specifies that a CD1 printer-driven cash-drawer cable is included with part number 37952400.
Does this cash drawer connect by USB?
No. This exact configuration is printer-driven. It connects to a compatible cash-drawer port on a receipt printer or POS terminal. Choose a USB or dual-interface CD5 model if direct USB control is required.
Will it work with any receipt printer?
No. The receipt printer must support a compatible 24V cash-drawer connection and the correct connector and pinout. Contact ShopPOSPortal with the printer model if compatibility needs to be confirmed.
What till configuration is included?
This model includes a removable 5-bill/5-coin till designed for standard U.S. cash-handling workflows.
What are the two media slots used for?
The front media slots allow checks, coupons, receipts, and large bills to be inserted without opening the drawer.
Why Choose the CD5-1617BKSS55-S2?
The Star Micronics CD5-1617BKSS55-S2 combines heavy-duty all-steel construction, a professional stainless-steel front, organized U.S. cash storage, two media slots, and printer-driven POS integration. With an included CD1 cable, a rating exceeding 2.7 million openings, and a five-year manufacturer warranty, it is designed for businesses that need a dependable cash drawer for daily commercial use.
