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Black rectangular magnetic stripe card reader with USB cable

Card Device Expert Co.,Limited

Card Device Expert Co.,Limited MSR605X credit card reader

SKU CH-P7VM-DRYXJ MPN MSR605X

Reads, writes and erases three-track magnetic stripe cards via USB without an external power adapter

  • Interface typeUSB
  • Track1, 2 & 3
  • SDK optionNo SDK
  • Product typeMagnetic Stripe Card Reader
  • Product colorBlack
  • Reads and writes three tracks on one device
  • USB-powered so no external adapter is needed
  • Works with Windows 98 through 8 and Mac OS
  • Manual single-direction swipe keeps operation simple
  • Includes software CD, cleaning card and 20 blank cards

Product Identity

The MSR605X is a USB magnetic stripe card reader, writer and encoder that handles tracks one, two and three for both high- and low-coercivity cards. It is designed for businesses that need to read, write, copy, erase, compare or save card data to file without an external power supply.

Power and Operation

The unit draws DC +5 V directly from the USB port so no separate power adapter is required. Communication and power share a single cable, and a manual single-direction swipe with LED status indication keeps the process straightforward.

Deciding Specification

ISO 7811/1~6 compliance across three tracks at 300–4000 oe determines whether this encoder matches your card format. If your workflow needs a different standard or track count, this model will not fit.

How it compares

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Price $69.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 48 comparable items (median $64.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCard Device
Model nameMSR605X
Product typeMagnetic Stripe Card Reader
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB
More details
Track1, 2 & 3
SDK optionNo SDK

Questions about this item

How do I install the MSR605X and what step do people often miss?

Connect the single USB cable to the computer for both power and data, install the Windows or Mac software from the CD, then run the calibration routine before the first swipe.

What maintenance or replacement will the MSR605X need later?

Use the supplied cleaning card periodically to remove debris from the magnetic head; the 20 blank cards are consumables for writing new stripes.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the MSR605X?

The manual single-direction swipe speed and the USB 5 V current limit constrain continuous throughput before any thermal issue arises.

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