Zebra Technologies P310 - Manual (Page 39)

APPENDIX A - MAGNETIC CARD STRIPE
ENCODER
Operation and maintenance requirements for the P310 Printer with the optional mag-
netic card stripe encoder. (See Chapter 2 for location). The magnetic encoder can be set
for either high and low coercivity.
ONLY USE cards that comply with ISO 7810 &
7811 standards for magnetic stripe cards. The
magnetic stripe must be flush to the surface of
the card to work properly. Never use taped-on
magnetic stripes.
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The magnetic encoder is a factory installed item with
the read/write head positioned below the card path,
available with HICO encoding (P310CM1 or
(P310CEM1) or LOCO encoding (P310CM2 or
P310CEM2).
When loading cards into the Card Cartridge, please
ensure the magnetic stripe is facing towards the
printer and closest to the rear.
Also available are Printer models with the Magnetic
Read/Write head positioned above the card path, with
HICO encoding (P310CM3 or P310CEM3) or LOCO
encoding (P310CM4 or P310CEM4).
When loading cards, please ensure the magnetic
stripe is facing away from the printer and closest to
NOTE:
M1 - HICO encoding - stripe down
M3 - LOCO encoding - stripe up
M2 - HICO encoding - stripe down M4 - LOCO encoding - stripe up
Approved HICO & LOCO PVC cards are available. (See Appendix C.)
SAMPLE ENCODING PROGRAM
Refer to Programmer’s manual (Part number 980081-001)
STRIPE
DOWN
STRIPE
UP
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