Card reader licensing

When the card reader is properly installed and configured, users can use a card to authenticate by using the following workflow:

  1. The user swipes the card.

  2. The VID/PID information is sent from the device to Equitrac or Output Manager.

  3. Equitrac or Output Manager validates the card license.

Third-party card readers must be licensed through Equitrac or Output Manager. If a third-party card reader is not licensed, it will not function. Kofax card readers do not need a license.