How to select the card reading and writing device (terminal)

Different types of cards according to their working principles and identification techniques  have different data reading and writing devices. Mainly include as below:
 

Magnetic card - magnetic card reader, magnetic card reader



Barcode Card - Barcode Printer, Infrared Barcode Reader (CCD), Laser Barcode Reader



RFID Card - RFID/EM Reader



Contact IC Card - Contact IC Card Reader (MEMROY Card, CPU Card)



Contactless IC Cards - RF IC card readers (different or compatible)



Electronic tags (cards) - RFID antenna receivers, tag readers, middleware

 

In addition, printers—at present, mostly thermal printers and thermal transfer printers are mainstream print output devices.

In addition, from a technical perspective, the card reading and writing device and the computer interface (COM port, keyboard port, USB port, integrated machine, etc.) and the way to take power (external power supply, COM port, USB port, keyboard port, etc.) Very important. Users must make prior consultations with experienced professionals when selecting.