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3.7 Magnetic Stripe Reader (Option)
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The Magnetic Card Reader is a factory-installed option. This option requires special
application software to read and process cards with a magnetic stripe, such as credit cards
or driver’s license
Note: Refer to the Figure 12
if your printer is equipped with the optional magnetic stripe reader.
• Quickly swipe the card through the reader either left to right or right to left. The magnetic
stripe must be facing toward the paper supply door while it is passed through the reader.
• Refer to Table 4 for the description of the LED indicator Status.
Table 4 - Magnetic Card LED Indicator
LED Indicator State Status
ON Ready/waiting for card to be swiped Green
OFF Card not ready to be swiped or
Good swipe – Card data read
Red ON Error reading card’s data
FIGURE 12: USING THE MAGNETIC CARD READER