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3.7 Magnetic Stripe Reader (Option)

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