Printek Mt3-II manual Using the Magnetic Card Reader MCR, MCR Indicator Status

Operation

Using the Magnetic Card Reader (MCR)

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 licenses.

Refer to the following figure if your printer is equipped with the optional magnetic stripe reader and the application software asks for the card to be read. Quickly swipe the card through the reader either left to right or right to left. The magnetic stripe must be facing as shown in the picture below.

The DUAL Green/Red indicator on the printer indicates the following:

MCR Indicator	Status
Green	Ready/waiting for card to be swiped.
Red	Error reading card’s data.
OFF	Good swipe. Card’s data read, or not
	ready for card to be swiped.

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