The Eltron Company P310 manual About this Manual, Magnetic Stripe Encoder Option

CHAPTER 1

1.2.5 Magnetic Stripe Encoder (Option)

Printers equipped with Magnetic Stripe Encoders fully support the encoding of cards with magnetic stripes. This includes several encoding formats. Read-After-Write checking occurs with each encoding to assure a reliable result. After receipt of related data, encoding of all three tracks occurs in a single pass through the encoder. Encoding occurs as the cards transition between the Print Station and the Card Catcher, where the read/write heads and an associated card sensor reside.

1.3ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Eltron Products has directed the Information contained in this manual at returning P310 printer functions to normal operation in the shortest time possible. With this in mind, service personal should focus on items listed in their recommended spares list. Avoid lower level replacements whenever possible. Service personnel should keep a log of the repairs made in support of the concept of continuous product improvement. Chapters include: General Description, Installation and Operation, Theory of Operation, Troubleshooting, Part Replacement Procedures, and Maintenance and Adjustments.

Follow the instructions as closely as possible. When unsure of any procedure, please contact either an Eltron Service Representative (contact Eltron Product Management for nearest representative) or Eltron Technical Support at 1-800-344-4003 or 805-578-1800.

Eltron Products stocks all commonly used replacement parts for P310 Printers. For depot repairs, contact Eltron Sales to place orders and to establish a program for bulk purchases and credited returns of warranted parts.

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