Can I directly open an MMF Cash Drawer through RJ-11 port?

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Published on 2011-11-22T04:55:21Z Indexed on 2011/11/30 1:56 UTC
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My aunt bought this cash drawer at an auction recently and has tasked me with figuring how to open it via a computer. We have the key (pictured) and can open it manually, but I'd like to be able to plug it directly into a computer and open it via some sort of program or script. It has a built in rj-11 cord coming out of the back of it. Initial research shows that it might usually be used with a printer, but I want to be able to connect it directly to the computer.

Edit: this needs to be able to work with windows 7.

Edit2: http://imgur.com/a/czEMs imgur gallery of the innards.

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