Magnetic Stripe Readers

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Overview

• This article discusses the operational modes of Magnetic Stripe Readers (MSRs) supported by SEOM and how to configure the program to use those devices to process payment transactions for POS abbreviation for Point-of-Sale. The cash register interface for use with walk-in business at "brick and mortar" stores. Used with barcode scanners and cash drawers. Sales made on the POS screen draw from the same inventory as orders imported from online stores. Orders.

• Currently, only MagTek Mini Mag MSRs have been tested and approved for use with SEOM. Other Magtek models or other manufacturer's products may work, but they have not been tested by Stone Edge Technologies Inc. are therefore not considered to be "supported".  

Supported Devices

SEOM is able to use Magnetic Stripe Readers (MSRs) that function in the following modes:

• Keyboard Emulation Mode - this mode makes the MSR magnetic stripe reader; used for Point-of-Sale credit card payment transactions appear as a keyboard to the PC Personal Computer, or workstation, regardless of the actual type of hardware connection.

Magnetic Stripe Readers that require the use of a Serial Port are not supported.

Configure SEOM to use a Magnetic Stripe Reader in Keyboard Emulation Mode

1. If the device is purchased new, the default settings of system parameters settings in Stone Edge that enable users to configure the program integrate with their business operations. Stone Edge includes hundreds of System Parameters to do just that. To change a system parameter, go to the Main Menu > Settings > System Functions > Set System Parameters. CCReaderPrefixTrack1-3 and CCReaderSuffixTrack1-3 should match the internal configuration of the Magnetic Stripe Reader. If the device has been configured to operate with other characters, you must change the SEOM parameters to match. This can be done by one of two methods:

   1. Go to Main Menu > Settings > System Functions > Set System Parameters and set parameters CCReaderPrefixTrack1-3 and CCReaderSuffixTrack1-3.

   2. Go to Main Menu > Settings > System Functions > Point-of-Sale Setup > Scanners and enter values in Track1-3 Prefix and Track1-3 Suffix.

2. Click Save. For more assistance with setting parameters, please review the Knowledge Base article, Set System Parameters.

3. You may also need to download a utility from the manufacturer to disable the CR (carriage return) and LF (line feed) functions, which is a requirement for the device to work with SEOM.

Additional Information

Magtek Mini Swipe Card Reader

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Revised: 11/27/12

Published: 04/13/16