POS hardware guide

Square-compatible cash drawers

Distinguish direct USB drawers from printer-driven drawers before ordering.

Official support pages checked 2026-07-21 · 3 starter records

Before ordering

Verify the exact connection path.

A printer-driven drawer requires a supported receipt printer and correct kick cable.
Direct USB support varies by Square device.
Verify dimensions, till layout, cable, lock, and emergency-open procedure.

Star Micronics

Cash drawer with direct-USB and printer-driven paths that support different Square devices.

Confirmed POS starting points: Square
Device path: USB: Terminal, Handheld, Stand, Register, Android Reader. Printer-driven: all listed Square devices and Readers
Connection: USB, Printer-driven
Paper / label / barcode: Not applicable
Cash drawer: Direct USB or printer-driven; Terminal needs an external printer for printer-driven use
Region: Square US matrix

Verify before buying

iOS with Square Reader is not supported on direct USB.

Verify drawer cable and printer drawer-kick port.

Star Micronics

Printer-driven cash drawer requiring a supported receipt printer between the drawer and POS.

Confirmed POS starting points: Square
Device path: Square Terminal, Handheld, Stand, Register, iOS Reader, and Android Reader through a compatible printer
Connection: Printer-driven
Paper / label / barcode: Not applicable
Cash drawer: Requires a compatible receipt printer
Region: Square US matrix

Verify before buying

Do not treat the drawer as a direct POS connection.

Verify cable pinout and printer drawer output.

APG

APG Vasario USB cash-drawer family appearing in Square’s official directory.

Confirmed POS starting points: Square
Device path: USB row listed by Square; full expanded device matrix not captured
Connection: USB
Paper / label / barcode: Not applicable
Cash drawer: Direct USB model listed by Square
Region: Square US matrix

Verify before buying

Verify the exact Vasario USB model and expanded device matrix before publishing or buying.