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Small black USB magnetic card reader writer encoder three track 5.5 by 1.6 inches

Card Device Expert Co.,Limited

Card Device Expert Co.,Limited MSRX6 Magnetic Credit Card Reader USB 3-Track 5.5" x 1.6" x 1.6" 5 oz

SKU CH-5AYR-DKSKP

USB-powered magnetic stripe reader, writer and encoder handling three tracks with Hi-Co and Lo-Co compatibility in a compact 5.5" x 1.6" x 1.6" form factor

  • Interface typeUSB
  • Track1, 2 & 3
  • Product typeMagnetic Credit Card Reader
  • Product colorBlack
  • HighlightsPowered by USB. Power adapter NOT required!
  • Product dimensions5.5 in × 1.6 in × 1.6 in
  • USB-powered — no external adapter required
  • Reads and writes tracks 1, 2 & 3 for Hi-Co and Lo-Co cards
  • Compact 5.5" x 1.6" x 1.6" design weighs 5 oz
  • Compatible with Windows 98 through 8, Mac OS X and Linux
  • ISO 7811 compliant with read, write, erase, copy and compare functions

Compact USB Magnetic Card Reader

The MSRX6 is a USB-powered magnetic stripe reader, writer and encoder that handles tracks 1, 2 and 3 for both high- and low-coercivity cards. It draws all power from the USB port so no external adapter is needed, and its 5.5 by 1.6 by 1.6 inch footprint makes it one of the smallest devices of its kind.

Replaces Bulkier Encoders

Compared with larger desktop units such as the MSR206, MSR605 or MSR606, the MSRX6 removes the separate power brick and reduces desk space to roughly one-third while keeping full read, write, copy, erase and compare functions. The upgrade is worthwhile when portability or a single-cable setup matters more than maximum swipe throughput.

Suits Mobile and Light-Duty POS

Travellers, field technicians and small-counter retailers who need ISO 7811 and AAMVA compliant encoding on Windows, macOS, Linux or Android will appreciate the plug-and-play simplicity. Buyers who require high-volume batch processing, dual-head verification or integrated PIN-pad support should look at larger stationary models.

How it compares

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Price $97.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 48 comparable items (median $64.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCard Device Expert Co.,Limited
Model nameMSRX6
Product typeMagnetic Credit Card Reader
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB
Size & build
Product dimensions5.5 in × 1.6 in × 1.6 in
Product weight5 oz
More details
Track1, 2 & 3

Questions about this item

Will the 5.5" x 1.6" x 1.6" reader fit in my laptop bag?

At 5.5 inches long and 1.6 inches square, the MSRX6 is roughly the size of a thick marker pen and weighs 5 oz, so it slides into a laptop sleeve pocket or small gadget pouch without adding bulk.

Do I need to install drivers before plugging the USB cable into my Mac?

The unit draws power and communicates over a single USB cord; macOS recognises it as a standard HID device, so you can start swiping cards immediately after connecting — no separate driver package is required.

How often should I clean the magnetic head on the MSRX6?

Wipe the read/write head with a cleaning card after every few hundred swipes or whenever the LED shows read errors; this removes oxide buildup and keeps Track 1, 2 and 3 encoding reliable.

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