Closely
related to — but very different from — bar code
readers is the magnetic stripe (magstripe) world
of readers and encoders.
Suffice it to state that we supply magstripe
readers that are both stand-alone and designed
to attach to a terminal or PC, as well as reader components that are designed to be integrated into
another device or system such as a kiosk or
vending machine. Our readers will read all
standard debit and credit cards and any other
cards that have been written-to with standard
encodation methods.
Magstripe encoders (writers) allow users to
"write" data onto magstripes and also employ a read
head to check the validity of what's been
written. They are typically used by clubs and
organizations wishing to write their own
magstripe cards with specific data related to
their use. Encoders typically have a serial
RS-232 interface and can often be purchased with
PC-based software to do the reading and writing.
Aurora also supplies ID card printers that have
built-in magstripe encoders, along with
pre-encoded cards and other accessories.
ID card printers
Aurora Bar Code
Technologies
8944 182 Street NW, Suite 316 Edmonton, AB T5T 2E3
Canada
Phone: 800.689.7696 Outside of NA: 780.483.6025 Fax: 780.484.8767
