Credit Card Imprinters

What is a credit card imprinter?

A credit card imprinter, also referred to as a manual credit card imprinter or a manual credit card machine, physically imprints the details of a credit card onto a slip of paper. It is also popularly known as a knuckle-buster credit card device, and it is a crucial tool for traders who want to keep some sort of non-electronic record of transactions with...... Read More

What is a credit card imprinter?

A credit card imprinter, also referred to as a manual credit card imprinter or a manual credit card machine, physically imprints the details of a credit card onto a slip of paper. It is also popularly known as a knuckle-buster credit card device, and it is a crucial tool for traders who want to keep some sort of non-electronic record of transactions with much reliability. POS Paper offers a wide variety of credit card imprinter machines, including electric, manual, and portable models.

Our credit card press devices utilize rollers to transfer the raised characters from the card onto a carbon copy slip, thereby creating a credit card imprint. This enables a business to keep records without electronic authorization and is most valuable in a very remote area or when one must operate completely offline.

Credit card imprinters also stand out as a workable backup to all kinds of sophisticated POS systems and are very helpful in case such electronic payment systems break down. Here are some examples of credit card imprinters that are compatible with POS Paper:

• 4850 Addressograph Bartizan Flatbed Imprinter (with and without Nameplate)

• The 2010 Addressograph Bartizan Flatbed Imprinter with Dater, both with and without a Nameplate, is available for purchase.

• 4850 Flatbed Imprinter (Nameplate Only)

• 2010 Flatbed Imprinter (Nameplate Only)

• 840 Addressograph Bartizan Electric Imprinter (with and without Nameplate)

• 990 Addressograph Bartizan Portable Imprinter

• 4200 Addressograph Bartizan Portable Imprinter

• 4105 Addressograph Bartizan Portable Imprinter

• The 840 Electric Imprinter and the 990 Portable Imprinter

• 505 Data Systems Portable Imprinter

• 4200 Portable Imprinter

How Does A Credit Card Imprinter Differ From A Credit Card Reader?

While both credit card imprinters and credit card readers find applications in transaction processing, they differ in their operational processes. A credit card imprinting machine creates a physical imprint on carbonized paper by pressing the card onto it. On the other hand, a credit card reader employs electronic means to read data from the magnetic stripe or chip on the card and process it faster and more efficiently. Despite the widespread use of electronic readers, it is essential to have a manual credit card imprint machine as a backup in the event that an electronic system becomes unreliable or unavailable.

Types of Credit Card Imprinters

Flatbed Imprinters
The flat surface of these credit card imprinters allows you to place the card face down onto carbonized paper. Then, a flatbed imprinter stamps that card onto that piece of paper using a sliding mechanism to produce an imprint. Often referred to as a mechanical credit card machine, this design is incredibly simple, making it ideal for rapid imprints in a variety of business settings.

Portable Imprinters
Portable models, like our 990 Addressograph Bartizan Portable Imprinter, will provide the flexibility you may not have with a flatbed imprinter. Our manual credit card imprinters are lightweight and compact, which works ideally for mobile businesses and field transactions. This will allow a merchant to securely and quickly collect payment information while leaving the store or premises. Thus, the credit card impression machine is handy for remote and outdoor transactions.

Electric Imprinters
A fantastic example of our electric credit card imprinters is the 840 Addressograph Bartizan. That model produces its imprints with an electric motor instead of having a manual slide to make them. These credit card presses offer faster, automated imprinting, which is beneficial for businesses with high transaction volumes. Electric imprinters are generally costlier but provide high efficiency in transactions processed very frequently.

How Does a Portable Credit Card Imprinter Work?

A mechanical credit card imprinter, for instance, the 4105 Addressograph Bartizan, works in a pretty simple and effective way:

1. First, place a carbonized slip of paper on the imprinter's base.

2. The credit card faces down to align it with the paper.

3. The credit card impression machine imprints details like the credit card number, expiration date, and cardholder name onto the paper by sliding the lever.

These manual credit card machines are not only user-friendly but also small and lightweight, making them suitable for mobile transactions.Besides, some portable credit card imprinters can also double as a credit card copier with the ability to generate multiple copies if the need arises.

Why Businesses Still Use Credit Card Imprinters

Despite the widespread adoption of today's digital world, credit card imprinters remain significant for the following reasons:

• Reliability: As a mechanical credit card machine, the imprinter does not rely on electricity or internet connectivity, making it a robust backup during power outages or technical failures.

• Security: A manual credit card imprint machine is an assurance of safety from the digital transactions that lead to hacking or unauthorized access.

• Variability: From paper-made credit card machines to credit card makers with the capacity to imprint, it all depends on the unique business needs.

Our Selection of Credit Card Imprinters

From small to large businesses, you will find a great variety of credit card imprinters and imprint machines at POS Paper. Be it a flatbed credit card press, an electric imprinter, or just a manual credit card imprint machine to use in mobile situations, we have what you need. We ensure quality in every credit card imprinter machine we sell.