Panasonic CFVDW07CRFM CFVDW07CRFM User Guide - Page 29

Magnetic Stripe Reader How to Use Before swiping the card, place the card so its edge is completely flat against the scanner bed and confirm that the card is vertically straight in the reader. If these two operations are not performed correctly, a read error may occur. When swiping the card, keep it moving at an even pace. If the card pauses or stops, a read error may occur. Keep in mind the reader works better if the card is swiped through the reader quickly. Do not swipe the card through at a very fast speed or a very slow speed. We recommend 304.8 mm/s to 609.6 mm/s {12"/s to 24"/ s}. CAUTION Use an ISO/AAMVA/CADMV-compliant magnetic card. Any dirt or damage to the card may cause read errors. Clean the card as needed. Clean the head of the card reader at least once a week with a "cleaning card." Avoid using near a strong magnetic field, i.e. a CRT, or large audio speakers, as a strong magnetic field may cause read errors. 29