Magnetic Stripe Reading - Symbol MC9000-G Product Reference Manual

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Magnetic Stripe Reading

The MSR9000 application is designed to work with the MSR. This sample application illustrates how
an application should handle MSR inputs. From the Test Applications window, double-tap the
MSR9000 icon. The MSR window appears, see
The card may be swiped in either direction, from left to right or from right to left, with the magnetic
stripe facing towards the mobile computer. For best results, gently press down on the card while
swiping to ensure contact with the bottom of the reader.
The MSR does not need to be attached to the power supply to read magnetic
stripes.
When creating software applications involving the CAM or MSR, the
application developer should be aware that the devices are designed to
breakaway from the terminal if accidentally dropped. The application should
always check for the snap-on presence before talking to the device.
To use the MSR:
1. Attach the MSR, see
2. Power on the mobile computer.
3. Tap the MSR or the MSR Cameo icon to start the application.
MSR9000 on page 5-25
MSR and CAM Installation/Removal on page
or MSR Cameo on page
7-19.
5-26.