3.6 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 14 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 as indicated below 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
Green
ON
OFF
Ready/waiting for card to be swiped.
Good swipe - Card data read OR
Card not ready to be swiped.
Red
ON
Error reading card’s data.
FIGURE 14: USING THE MAGNETIC CARD READER
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