how can i use? do i need software?
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I've been using this card swipe on both Windows XP and Windows 7 computers and once they are plugged in to a USB port on the computer they automatically install the driver with no extra software needed. On the computer you need to go to the field where you want the scanned data from the swiped card to be placed then just swipe the card and it will pull the data from the swiped card and populate that field on the computer. If you are using it for credit cards then you need to know that credit cards can have up to 3 tracks of information on them but this scanner only reads 2 tracks of information which is typically fine and in most cases on the 1st track of information is need. This card swipe can also be programmed to adjust what it reads from the card. If you need to do this you will need to go to the manufactures site and download the software to program it and you will most likely need help from their tech support to do so. Hope this helps!
1501807
It was ready to use once I plugged it in. Only problem I had was the reader needed to be programmed because the pos software we use is a custom software designed for my industry. So I called the manufacturers tech support. They had me download their software to program the reader which took 2 minutes. If you need to program yours you will need to know the code that your software uses to read credit cards. My pos software gave me the code and once I gave that to tech support they gave me the code to use for the reader within minutes. I'm so happy with this reader I purchased 5 more for my other pos units. It was ready to use once I plugged it in. Only problem I had was the reader needed to be programmed because the pos software we use is a custom software designed for my industry. So I called the manufacturers tech support. They had me download their software to program the reader which took 2 minutes. If you need to program yours you will need to know the code that your software uses to read credit cards. My pos software gave me the code and once I gave that to tech support they gave me the code to use for the reader within minutes. I'm so happy with this reader I purchased 5 more for my... » Read More It was ready to use once I plugged it in. Only problem I had was the reader needed to be programmed because the pos software we use is a custom software designed for my industry. So I called the manufacturers tech support. They had me download their software to program the reader which took 2 minutes. If you need to program yours you will need to know the code that your software uses to read credit cards. My pos software gave me the code and once I gave that to tech support they gave me the code to use for the reader within minutes. I'm so happy with this reader I purchased 5 more for my other pos units. « Show Less
1501808
When you connect the card swipe to your computer a software install is automatically done. It generates an Excel spreadsheet where the card number from each card is imported to as swiped.
1944111
I honestly can't remember if it came with a disc or a software because I didn't use any. It worked right out of the box (I recommend formatting it first though). Do you need a software? If you do, you can probably download it from their website.
1176625
you can use the CD or download it online. That's all I did. Is that what you need?
872723
Hello, I have only used a few times but you don't need other software. Go on line to buzz tools. Com I think that's right, and they have some trial periods for their various packages. Hope this helps Janet
861007
WilliamActually you dontr need any soecial software. Just pop the sd card into your computer as you would any sd card and view photos.
524954
Yes, very easy to use. Just plug it in and turn on your computer. No software driver to install.
1475042
I believe it requires the software.But knowing linux, there's probably some other program out there that will allow you to program them, I can't name any however.
112757
You will have to use with a PC. You'll have to download the software and run off a PC
1749567
No software, it is a case to hold CD's. But I think you can go to the manufacturer web site and get more information about software.
1319955
No software is required. Operating system shouldn't matter (I am using Windows 8 also). The only thing it needs is a free USB slot on your computer and an AA battery (it comes with).
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You are supposed to be able to depending on the software you are using. I didn't have any faults so I can't say for sure, but the option is there.
1383886
You need to download and install the software from the manufacturers website. The software included in the package is obsolete.
1668478
Without knowing what system and OS you are using most gadgets today are plug and play. Just plug the usb dongle in the usb port and let the software drivers load then just use it.
345368
you have both options. Mine came with a CD. Downloading online will give you the most up to date software.
2066291
Unless they have changed it, no. There is no software to interact with the unit. USB is for power only. In order to do what you're asking, I got a THUM.
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I think it comes with a CD so I would install the software on it. It has been awhile since I set mine up.
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Yes, you need something connected to it that can run the software: an iPad, iPhone, or Android phone. The software is free at the relevant App Store, so you can get a sense of the features, which differ slightly between iOS/Android platforms.