Zebra Technologies P310i - Manual (Page 36)

APPENDIX A - MAGNETIC CARD
STRIPE ENCODER
Operation and maintenance requirements for the P310i Printer with the
optional magnetic card stripe encoder.
(See Chapter 2 for location).
The magnetic encoder can be set for either high or low coercivity.
The magnetic encoder is a factory installed item
with the read/write head positioned below the card
path, available with HICO encoding or LOCO
encoding.
When loading cards into the Card Cartridge, please
ensure that 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 or LOCO encoding.
When loading cards, please ensure that there is a
magnetic stripe.
Approved HICO & LOCO PVC Cards are available. (See Appendix C).
SAMPLE ENCODING PROGRAM
Refer to Programmer’s manual (Part number 98001-001)
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Card
Printer
Solutions
General information
Getting started
Operation
Cleaning
Specifications
Appendix A
Appendix B
Troubleshooting
Printing a card
Appendix C
P310 i Plastic Card printer
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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