Magstripe Insert Reader

USB ID 0801:0003 · MagTek

VendorMagTek
Vendor ID0801
Device ID0003
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_0801&PID_0003
Linux modaliasusb:v0801p0003
Linux driverno driver with exact ID

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 0801:0003?

USB ID 0801:0003 is “Magstripe Insert Reader” made by MagTek (vendor ID 0801, device ID 0003).

Which Linux driver supports Magstripe Insert Reader?

Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers

How do I check whether Magstripe Insert Reader is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 0801:0003 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0801&PID_0003.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.

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