A. MEDIA LOADING ORIENTATION
STRIPE DOWN
STRIPE UP
The magnetic encoder is a factory installed item with the read/write head positioned below the card path, available with HICO encoding (P420 CM1 or P420 CEM1) or LOCO encoding (P420 CM2 or P420 CEM2).
When loading cards into the Card Cartridge, please ensure that the magnetic stripe is facing down and closest to the rear.
Also available are Printer models with the Magnetic Read/ Write head positioned above the card path, with HICO encoding (P420 CM3 or P420 CEM3) or LOCO encoding (P420 CM4 or P420 CEM4).
When loading cards, please ensure that the magnetic stripe is facing up and closest to the rear.
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M1 = Stripe Down HICO | M3 = Stripe up HICO |
M2 = Stripe Down LOCO | M4 = Stripe up LOCO |
Approved HICO & LOCO PVC cards are available. (See Appendix C).
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
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