Xerox 497K18651 – Integrated RFID Card Reader Kit

Overview :

The Xerox 497K18651 is an integrated RFID card reader kit designed for enterprise print environments. IT engineers and system administrators deploy this hardware to enable contactless user authentication and secure access control directly on compatible multifunction printers (MFPs). By requiring a physical badge swipe to release print jobs, it resolves critical compliance, security, and waste issues by keeping unclaimed documents off the output tray.

This system interfaces directly with the printer’s onboard logic via a dedicated USB interface. It provides immediate data transmittal of card credentials to identity management systems, supporting rapid verification without slowing down high-volume print queues. The reader mounts directly to the printer chassis to maintain a clean, professional, and snag-free physical footprint.

Designed for direct integration with the Xerox AltaLink C8000 and EC8000 Series color multifunction printers, this kit is ideal for centralized office, government, healthcare, and educational IT networks. It should not be used on older, legacy systems lacking native USB card reader firmware support, or in environments that do not employ centralized print management software (such as Xerox Equitrac or YSoft SafeQ

Key Features :

• Provides instant contact-free proximity card reading for rapid logon

• Integrates natively with printer firmware for secure pull-printing

• Reduces print waste and increases document privacy across the network

• Eliminates manual PIN entry errors at the device control panel

• Standard USB interface allows reliable, bus-powered plug-and-play