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During Ticket Entry press the function key titled New Customer (F4 by default) or F11 and the "New Customer" button.

then click the "Swipe or Scan Driver's License..." button.

 

Generally speaking 1D (traditional) bar codes will no longer work for this purpose. Scan the 2D code or swipe the magnetic stripe.

 

The data encoded in the swipe or scan is changing over time. 2D bar codes are replacing the magnetic stripes.  It is best practice to test both methods in the states you do business, with ID's that have various issued dates.

 

Magnetic Stripes often have name and address, but do not include zip code.

2D codes usually have name and address, including zip code.

 

 

 

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Increase your speed and accuracy when you scan driver's license 2D bar codes.
 
See Finding Customers During Ticket Entry by Scan or Swipe

 

Related Topics

 

-the following topics are specific to 7000 Series terminals, but the information may apply to others as well.

 

Program MSR to Read Drivers License

 

Program MSR to Read Drivers License

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