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Using the Magnetic Card Reader
The optional Magnetic Card Reader (MCR) may be used by some applications to read information from credit
cards, drivers licenses, etc.
When the host system sends a request to the printer to enable the Magnetic Card Reader, the MCR Indicator
will light to indicate that the card may now be passed through the MCR slot, or “swiped”. Refer to
Figure 11
for the card orientation.
MCR Indicato
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Figure 11 - Using The Magnetic Card Reader
If the card is read successfully, a short beep will sound and the MCR Indicator will turn off to indicate success
as the data is sent to the host system.
If the card is not read successfully, a longer error tone will sound, the Error Indicator will light momentarily and
the reader will be re-enabled to allow the card to be swiped again to attempt a successful read.
The length of time allowed before the timeout occurs is specified by the host application program. Once a
timeout occurs, the Error Indicator will turn on momentarily and the reader will be disabled.
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