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Adjusting the Magnetic Encoding Head

Use this procedure to adjust the coercivity of the Magnetic Encoding Head.

Tools Needed: Phillips Head Screwdriver, Small Standard Screwdriver, Digital Voltmeter

Steps

Procedure

 

 

1

 

 

Caution: Turn off the Printer and unplug the power cord from the

 

Printer.

 

 

2

Open the Upper Imaging Assembly.

 

 

3

Loosen the top two corner screws (130987) found just behind the top edge of the

 

Rear Cover.

 

 

4

Close the Upper Imaging Assembly.

 

 

5

Remove the screw (130987) by the Card Exit Ramp.

 

 

6

Remove the Rear Cover.

 

 

7

Locate the Potentiometer labeled RP4.

 

 

8

Locate the test point labeled TP8

 

 

9

Place the positive lead of the voltmeter on TP8. Place the negative lead on

 

ground.

 

 

10

Adjust RP4 until the voltage on TP8 reads 6.0 volts DC on the voltmeter for High

 

Coercivity or 2.5 volts DC on the voltmeter for Low Coercivity.

 

 

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FARGO electronic C16 service manual Adjusting the Magnetic Encoding Head, Steps Procedure