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MagTek 22551001 MICRSafe Encrypting MICR Check Scanner
- MICR Encryption
- SCRA 3TK Magstripe Reader
- Single Feed
- 1 Million passes
- HID USB
- USB Cable and Power supply Included
MICRSafe
Check Reading Device
3-track integrated SCRA
Reads ISO and AAMVA standard credit and debit cards and ID cards that encrypts card data at the point of swipe.
Single feed
Optimized to reduce transaction time and manual entry errors, the MICRSafe is a single-feed MICR reader with a reliable and durable design.
Reads the data you need
In a single pass, the MICRSafe reads E13B and CMC7 MICR fonts and connects to POS terminals through RS-232 AUX interface to output data to POS.
Simplified connection
Ideal for retail applications where fast and accurate MICR reading is required, the MICRSafe offers a range of interface options, including connectivity to the most popular POS terminals.
Secured by the MagneSafe Security Architecture
MagneSafe™ is a digital identification and authentication architecture that safeguards consumers and their personal data. Designed to exceed PCI regulations, MagneSafe leverages strong encryption, secure tokenization, counterfeit detection, tamper recognition, data relevance and integrity, and dynamic digital transaction signatures, which together validate and protect the entire transaction and each of its components.
MICRSafe
Encrypting Check Scanner
Optimized to reduce transaction time and manual entry errors, the MICRSafe is a single-feed MICR reader with a reliable and durable design. Ideal for retail applications where fast and accurate MICR reading is required, the MICRSafe offers a range of interface options, including connectivity to the most popular POS terminals. With a simple drop-and-push check feed movement, the MICRSafe significantly speeds check verification and conversion.
Enhanced user experience
The MICRSafe enables retailers to easily format the MICR data to match any application input requirements. In a single pass, the MICRSafe reads E13B and CMC7 MICR fonts and connects to POS terminals through RS-232 AUX interface to output data to POS.
Designed for multi-use retail environments, the MICRSafe also offers an integrated 3-track MagneSafe™ secure card reader authenticator to read ISO and AAMVA standard credit and debit cards and ID cards. This highly dependable device will deliver superior performance throughout years of daily use.
Security
In a single pass, this encrypting check scanner encrypts the magnetic MICR data and verifies the magnetic composition.
MagTek secure card reader authenticators (SCRAs) use the MagneSafe™ Security Architecture (MSA). The MSA has evolved exponentially from its inception in 2006 when it delivered the industry’s first SCRAs for secure electronic transactions. The MSA is a digital identification and authentication architecture that safeguards personal data. Designed to exceed PCI regulations, MSA leverages strong encryption, secure tokenization, counterfeit detection, tamper recognition, data relevance and integrity, and dynamic digital transaction signatures, which together validate and protect the entire transaction and each of its components.
A key feature of the MSA is MagnePrint card authentication, a patented, proven technology which reliably identifies counterfeit credit cards, debit cards, gift cards, ATM cards and ID cards at the point of swipe, before fraud occurs. MSA’s multi-layer security provides unmatched protection and flexibility for safer online transactions.
Easy integration and implemetation
The MICRSafe has three interface capabilities.
First, the MICRSafe can communicate with the Host system using a standard USB interface. The driver will emulate a serial port on the host PC. All data is transmitted as ASCII characters.
Second, the MICRSafe can emulate a USB keyboard. This device is compatible with PCs or hosts that support USB keyboards. The Reader emulates a USB Human Interface Device (HID) United States keyboard or optionally all international keyboards using ALT ASCII code keypad key combinations or customizable key maps. This allows host applications designed to acquire card data from keyboard input to seamlessly acquire the card data from the reader.
Third, the MICRSafe can communicate with a device other than the host, for instance a POS terminal, through an auxiliary RS-232 interface. All data is transmitted as ASCII characters.
The MICRSafe has the capability of supporting some hardware handshaking signals. Depending on POS connection port, a ‘Mini DIN 9 Pin’ or a ‘DB9’ cable can be used to connect. Communication in this mode is one-way only, outputting data from the MICRSafe to POS terminal.
| Standard Configurations | |
|---|---|
| Description | P/N |
| USB (VCOM) | 22551001 |
| USB (KB) | 22551002 |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB RS-232 |
| Color | Dark Grey |
| Dimensions | Height: 4.25 in Width: 4.00 in Length: 6.25 in |
| Weight | 3 lbs. |
| Reference | ISO / CDL / AAMVA |
| Power Input | 120 VAC 50/60 Hz |
| Check Feed | Single Feed |
| MICR Fonts Supported | E13-B and CMC-7 |
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Manufacturer Website
- Support Phone: 562-546-6400
- Support Email: support@magtek.com
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The MagTek MICRSafe 22551001 is a USB MICR check reader with encrypted check-data handling and an integrated 3-track magstripe reader, suited to retail and financial-service setups that process both checks and magnetic-stripe cards.
Recommended For
- Retail checkout counters that read checks one at a time and need MICR data for check verification or conversion; MagTek describes MICRSafe as a single-feed reader with a drop-and-push workflow.
- Retail or service counters that handle both checks and magnetic-stripe cards, and want MICR reading and a 3-track secure card reader in one device.
- Windows-based POS or payment-system integrators whose applications can accept MICR and card-reader data through the configured USB interface; the 22551001 model is listed by MagTek as VCOM.
- Financial-institution or retail workflows that need MICR data and card data encrypted, provided the device is configured for the required security settings and the host software supports that workflow.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Single-sided check reading with encrypted MICR processing and 3-track magnetic-stripe reading over HID USB |
| Check And Magnetic-Stripe Reading | Single-sided check scanning with a 3-track magnetic-stripe reader |
| Encryption | MICR encryption enabled |
| Connectivity And Power | HID USB interface; 12 VDC, 1.5 A power input |
| Duty Cycle | Rated for 1,000,000 passes |
| Dimensions And Weight | 4.25 × 4.00 × 6.25 in; 3.00 lb |
| Model Identifiers | MagTek MICRSafe, part number 22551001 |


