Xerox 497K18000 – Original Card Reader Enablement Kit

Overview :

Xerox 497K18000 is a genuine OEM card reader enablement kit engineered to integrate secure proximity badge authentication directly into single-function desktop laser printers. Deployed by IT security managers, network administrators, and corporate compliance officers, this security hardware asset enforces strict user access control across corporate print fleets. It resolves critical security vulnerabilities such as unauthorized print job releases, unmonitored document access, and regulatory non-compliance in secure office environments.

Technically, this kit includes a high-performance RFID TWN4 card reader (SFP configuration) and enablement hardware that interfaces directly with the host printer’s controller system. It enables instant proximity card scanning (supporting employee ID badges and RFID cards) to authenticate users right at the device before releasing pending print queues. Integrated with enterprise print management solutions, it provides detailed user audit trails, tracks print quotas, and secures confidential data streams across the network.

This specialized security kit is optimized for secure corporate workstations, financial service desks, healthcare administration, and legal nodes. It is engineered specifically for physical and software integration with the single-function Xerox Phaser 3330 laser printer series (as well as select WorkCentre 3300 series environments). It should not be forced into unsupported VersaLink or AltaLink platforms, as the mounting orientation, internal USB/controller handshakes, and firmware authentication protocols are strictly hardware-dependent.

Key Features :

• Includes a TWN4 RFID card reader specifically configured for single-function printer architectures.

• Enforces secure “Follow-Me” print release to prevent confidential documents from being left unattended.

• Integrates with fleet accounting software to track individual user quotas and usage metrics.

• Enhances regulatory compliance across administrative, legal, and medical print workflows.

• Modular plug-and-play internal interface design allows for clean, seamless deployment.