C1 - Encoding Options; C1A - Magnetic Stripe Encoding; Location Of The Magnetic Encoder - BadgePass NXT5000 User Manual

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Appendix C

C1 - Encoding options

The BadgePass printer can be equipped with encoding systems which are used to customize magnetic strips, and contact and contactless smartcards.

C1a - Magnetic stripe encoding

A printer fitted with a magnetic encoder works in exactly the same way as a basic card printer. The BadgePass encoder encodes the magnetic stripes in a single pass then runs
a data check. Although able to be configured as high coercivity (HiCo) or low coercivity (LoCo) by a simple click in BadgePass Print Suite, BadgePass magnetic encoders come
factory set for high coercivity (HiCo).

Location of the magnetic encoder

The magnetic encoder is a module installed either in the factory or on site by your BadgePass dealer. The read and write head is located under the path taken by the cards and
before the print head. The encoding sequence for a card is always carried out before the printing.
Use only magnetic stripe cards that comply with ISO 7810 and ISO 7811 standards. The magnetic stripe must be molded into the card to work properly.
Never use cards with a glued-on magnetic stripe.
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