TC4N Card Control Unit

The TC4N card control unit is designed to attach to any MFD to control walk-up copier output. It works with magnetic cards and is simple to use, robust and reliable; making it ideal for any environment. It runs on a low voltage supply, resulting in a very low carbon footprint. It will manage print output efficiently and generate income, with the additional benefit of reducing costs and waste.

How does it work?

The MFD is locked out until the user inserts a valid card. The TC4N then displays the number of credits available for use and ‘debits’ them off the card as the copies are taken.

Cards

The TC4N operates with hi coercivity magnetic cards, which are pre-loaded with credit by the administrator before use. Two types are available:-

• Plastic rechargeable (can be reloaded with either decreasing debits or increasing credit)

• Paper disposable (can be pre-loaded with credit)

Uniquely, the unit offers ultimate flexibility by working with both types of card.

Administration card

A control card is supplied, which allows the administrator straightforward access to the supervisory functions within the unit, including card charging and statistics management.

Applications by Industry Sector

Education

The TC4N is the ideal solution for controlling and managing copy waste, which is a major consideration for every School, College and University. Essentially, it will manage copies by accounts card for teachers/ staff and copy vending by debit cards for students.

Corporate

The TC4N offers an account function, with the ability to charge credits to individual accounts or departments (up to 10,000 accounts and 99 departments). The number of copies made by account can be viewed immediately, making effective charge back straightforward.

Compatibility with other hardware

• DRC4 card dispenser/reloader

• P200 optional printer

• TCRS Card control unit which can be used to take payment for printing via a print release station

Technical Specifications

Dimensions:

• Height: 90 mm

• Width: 100 mm

• Depth: 180 mm

Weight:

• Empty: 1 Kg