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Black rectangular USB magnetic stripe reader with front swipe slot

Adesso

Adesso MSR-100 credit card reader

SKU CH-3GEX-C6XG9 MPN MSR-100

USB magnetic-stripe reader handles three tracks bi-directionally for POS, ID and access control with a 500,000-swipe lifespan

  • TypeMagStripe Reader
  • Bi-directional swipe reads cards from either direction
  • Three-track decoding captures credit, ID and custom formats
  • USB connection works with Windows 2000 through 10
  • Audible beep confirms every successful read instantly
  • Rated for 500000 swipes for long service life

Magnetic stripe reader for POS

The Adesso MSR-100 is a USB magnetic stripe reader built for point-of-sale environments. It connects directly to a host computer and reads credit cards, identification cards and other ISO-format media. The device is ready to use with Windows systems from Windows 2000 through Windows 10. Its Magtek chip set and bi-directional swipe mechanism provide consistent data capture.

Retail, healthcare and library staff

This reader suits cashiers, front-desk personnel and technicians who need fast, reliable card data entry for transactions, ID verification or membership lookup. It handles standard credit cards, driver licences and custom 7-bit encodings across three tracks. Organisations that require chip-and-PIN or contactless NFC payment acceptance will need a different device because this model reads magnetic stripes only.

500000-swipe rated head

The magnetic head is rated for more than 500000 swipe cycles, so high-volume counters can operate for years without a degradation in read accuracy. An audible tone confirms every successful read, giving immediate feedback to the operator. The USB interface supplies both power and data, removing the need for an external power adapter.

Highlights

  • Bi-directional swipe reads cards from either direction
  • Three-track decoding captures credit, ID and custom formats
  • USB connection works with Windows 2000 through 10
  • Audible beep confirms every successful read instantly
  • Rated for 500000 swipes for long service life

Specifications

BrandAdesso
ModelMSR-100
TypeMagStripe Reader
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size102 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What USB port does the Adesso MSR-100 need?

The reader plugs into any standard USB port on a Windows PC running 2000 through 10.

How do you install the MSR-100, and what step is often missed?

Connect the USB cable, then wait for Windows to load the HID keyboard driver before opening your POS software; skipping that wait causes the first swipes to be ignored.

When will the magnetic head need replacement?

The head is rated for more than 500000 ISO card swipes, so replacement is only needed after very high-volume use over several years.

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