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Use an ISO/AAMVA/CADMV-compliant magnetic
card.
Any dirt or damage to the card may cause read errors.
Clean the card as needed.
Clean the head of the card reader at least once a week
with a “cleaning card.”
Avoid using near a strong magnetic field, i.e. a CRT, or
large audio speakers, as a strong magnetic field may
cause read errors.
CAUTION
Magnetic Stripe Reader

How to Use

Before swiping the card, place the card so its edge is com-
pletely flat against the scanner bed and confirm that the card
is vertically straight in the reader.
If these two operations are not performed correctly, a read
error may occur.
When swiping the card, keep it moving at an even pace.
If the card pauses or stops, a read error may occur. Keep in
mind the reader works better if the card is swiped through
the reader quickly.
Do not swipe the card through at a very fast speed or a very
slow speed.
We recommend 304.8 mm/s to 609.6 mm/s {12”/s to 24”/
s}.