How to Open Cash Register using vb.net

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Am developing a point of sale system. i want to write a code that can open cash register and cut the printer paper. How can i Open Cash Register using vb.net

Posted 22-Apr-10 2:36am

benson ndirangu

Updated 22-Apr-10 2:37am

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Normally you need to send a control character to the port the cash register is connected to.

What character(s) to send will depend on what cash register you're working with. You should be able to acquire developer documentation for the hardware from the cash register manufacturer. They may also have sample code...

As for how to send messages to the hardware, you need to look at serial and/or parallel IO functionality depending on how the cash register is connected to the computer.

Good luck,
Johnny J.

Posted 4-May-10 0:49am

Johnny J.

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Michel Godfroid · Accepted Answer · 2010-04-22T05:07:00

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Posted 22-Apr-10 5:07am

Michel Godfroid

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fantagons 18-Jun-11 8:23am

Thank you Michel Godfroid. I wanted that kind of thing and I got it because you.
Thanks.

Gregory Gadow · Accepted Answer · 2010-04-22T03:20:00

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Cash registers are not supported by the framework; you will need third-party APIs designed for that purpose. You might try asking a supplier of computer-based cash register equipment, as they would have a much better idea of what you need.

Posted 22-Apr-10 3:20am

Gregory Gadow