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 1
for location of 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
FIGURE 9: MAGNETIC CARD SWIPE
Refer to Table 4 for the description of the Magnetic Card LED Status.
Table 4 - Magnetic Card LED Status
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.
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