Printek Mt3-II Series User Manual
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.
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.
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.
ready for card to be swiped.
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