magnetic stripe card reader software how it works

The reader must not send a carriage return after each Track as shown in Example 2 the entire swipe must appear on a single line as shown in Example 1.In order to ensure proper formatting of the swipe for card readers with keyboard emulation, the following rules must be observed: If using a Magtek (stand-alone or preinstalled on ELO touchscreens), the card reader should already work with AmigoPOS.If using a IdTech or Pos-X magnetic card reader, refer to the next topic for easy setup instructions.You may also need to download a utility that will allow you to communicate with the magnetic card reader to change the settings as required. The following information requires that you obtain a copy of the magnetic card reader's user manual, generally downloadable from the manufacturer's web site in PDF format. The simplest method is to append a character to the end of the barcode scan and append a single carriage return to the end of the card swipe. Since AmigoPOS does not force the user to select a text box or open a popup window before scanning a barcode or swiping a credit card, AmigoPOS must be able to determine if the output is from a magnetic card reader or barcode scanner. The output from keyboard wedge devices appears as text typed from a keyboard to both Windows and AmigoPOS. Note for keyboard wedge interface scanner and magnetic card reader users: AmigoPOS supports both keyboard wedge magnetic card readers and keyboard wedge scanners. Keyboard wedge readers must be configured as described below: Drivers are not required for either card reader type, regardless of interface. Many card readers will work without additional setup. Refer to the HID card reader help topic for setup and usage.ĪmigoPOS includes support for keyboard wedge (USB or PS2 interface) and USB HID credit card readers listed on the certified hardware page.

Note: this help topic does not apply to Datacap NETePay users.

Magnetic stripe card reader software how it works