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Small black rectangular USB magnetic stripe reader with attached cable

MagTek, Inc

MagTek, Inc 21040104 USB-HID credit card reader

SKU CH-B6ZD-X4Q6X MPN 21040104

USB-HID magnetic-stripe reader captures ISO 7810 and 7811 cards at 3 to 60 IPS bi-directionally with no extra driver needed

  • TypeMagStripe Reader
  • InterfaceUSB-HID
  • ColorBlack
  • Read Speed3 to 60 IPS
  • Track1 & 2
  • Card FormatISO 7810 and ISO 7811/AAMVA
  • Plug-and-play USB-HID operation requires no extra driver
  • Reads ISO 7810 and 7811/AAMVA cards bi-directionally at 3–60 IPS
  • Captures Track 1 and Track 2 data in one swipe
  • Compact 3.94" × 1.28" × 1.23" design fits any counter
  • Bus-powered via USB with 1,000,000-pass head durability

USB-HID magstripe reader

The MagTek 21040104 reads magnetic stripe cards over a USB-HID link using the standard Windows HID driver. It captures tracks 1 and 2 at speeds from 3 to 60 IPS in either direction. No external power supply is needed because the reader draws power from the USB bus.

Suited for ISO-track applications

This reader suits point-of-sale or access-control systems that need bi-directional reading of ISO 7810 and ISO 7811/AAMVA cards. It is not for environments that require three-track capture, keyboard-emulation output or encrypted head-to-host communication.

Single specification: USB-HID interface

The device communicates through a USB-HID connection, so the host must provide a USB port and accept HID-class input. If the target system lacks USB-HID support or expects a serial, PS/2 or keyboard-wedge interface, this model will not integrate.

Highlights

  • Plug-and-play USB-HID operation requires no extra driver
  • Reads ISO 7810 and 7811/AAMVA cards bi-directionally at 3–60 IPS
  • Captures Track 1 and Track 2 data in one swipe
  • Compact 3.94" × 1.28" × 1.23" design fits any counter
  • Bus-powered via USB with 1,000,000-pass head durability

Specifications

BrandMagTek
Model21040104
TypeMagStripe Reader
InterfaceUSB-HID
ColorBlack
Read Speed3 to 60 IPS
Track1 & 2
Card FormatISO 7810 and ISO 7811/AAMVA
FeatureHardware Compatible with PC or any computer or terminal with a USB interface
Bi-directional card reading
LED for status
Can use standard Windows HID driver for communications. No third part device driver is required.
Programmable USB serial number descriptor
Programmable USB Interrupt In Endpoint polling interval
Non-volatile memory for configuration storage
Built-in 6 foot USB cable
Dimensions3.94" x 1.28" x 1.23" (L x W x H)
Weight4.5 oz. (127.57 g)
Shipping weight0.17 kg
Package size126 × 95 × 50 mm

Questions about this item

How many card swipes can the magnetic head handle before wear becomes a concern?

The head is rated for 1,000,000 passes with ISO-conforming cards.

Does the reader need a separate power adapter or fan cooling during all-day operation?

It draws power from the USB bus and has no fan; operating temperature range is 0°C to 55°C.

Will this work on a computer that only has a standard USB-A port and the Windows HID driver?

Yes, it connects via USB-HID and uses the built-in Windows HID driver with no third-party driver required.

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