APEX 4 User’s Guide
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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.
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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.
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Refer to
Table 4
for the description of the LED indicator Status.
Table 4 - Magnetic Card LED Indicator
LED
indicator
State
Status
Green
ON
Ready/waiting for card to be swiped
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
