Zebra Technologies P120i Magnetic Card Stripe Encoder, Introduction, Media Loading Orientation

Appendix A

Encoder

Magnetic Card Stripe Encoder

This section contains information on the additional operations of the P120i Printers with

Magnetic Card Stripe Encoder.

Introduction

Operation and maintenance requirements for the P120i Printer with the optional magnetic card stripe encoder. The magnetic encoder can be set for either high or low coercivity.

Media Loading Orientation

Caution • 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 cards which have taped-on magnetic stripes.

The magnetic encoder is a factory installed item with the read/write head positioned below the card path, available with HICO or LOCO encoding.

When loading cards with magnetic stripes into the card feeder, please ensure that the magnetic stripe is facing the left side of the printer, and closest to the bottom edge of the card feeder.

Note • Zebra approved HICO & LOCO PVC cards are available. (Reference P120i printer Media List).

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