Printer User Manual

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APPENDIX C

Magnetic Card Reader Option

Introduction

An optional Magnetic Card Reader is available for the MSP/MPP series printers. This option is

designed to read Magnetic Cards conforming to ISO standards (ABA, IATA, MINTS and

THRIFT), convert the encoded signals to ASCII format and transmit the information to the host

computer or terminal.

Three Types of Magnetic Card Reader Heads are available. The part number, Model number

and functional description of each type are summarized in Table 1. The Model number of the

Magnetic Card Reader installed in the printer is shown on a label located inside the printer

battery compartment.

Part # Model # Track # Functional Description

Track # - Max. capacity/ data bits

Recording method/Recording Density

7A07000

MR-

2105

1 & 2 Track 1 - 79 characters / 7 bit

RecM: F2F : RecD:210BPI

Track 2 - 40 characters / 5 bit

RecM: FM : RecD: 75BPI

7A07000

MR-

1102

2 Track 2 - 40 characters / 7 bit

RecM: FM : RecD: 75BPI

7A07001

MR-

2106

2 & 3 Track 2 - 40 characters / 7 bit

RecM: FM RecD: 75BPI

Track 3 - 107 characters / 5 bit

RecM: F2F RecD:210BPI

Table 1

Note: All readers will accept odd or even Parity

Interfacing to the Magnetic Card Reader

This section details the software steps required to access the Magnetic Card Reader from a

computer or from a terminal.

Select the MSP/MPP printer

The Host Selects the MSP/MPP printer by activating the RTS input line or

sending wake-up character to the printer.

The Printer Sends the XON command to the Host to indicate ready to receive

Command strings. The host has to wait for XON before proceeding.