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How to swipe a card through the MSR
This section explains how to swipe a card through the MSR (magnetic stripe reader).
1. Hold the card horizontally with the stripe at the bottom and facing away from the
keyboard.
2. Position the card at the farther end of the MSR and swipe the card through the slot
toward the operator with a smooth, steady motion.
Front (raised embossing) side
Back side
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Daily care
z Stains on plastic parts should to be wiped off with a soft, dry cloth. Wiping with a wet or
oily cloth can cause damage to the electronic components or plastic parts.
z Do not use chemicals such as glass cleaners, ammonia, acetone, or ketene. To
remove ink stains, use a soft cloth with a small amount of a mild detergent.
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