Magnetic Track Options; Reviewing The Sample String; Sending The Track Data - HID FARGO DTC1250E User Manual

PLT-01668, Version: 1.2
4.6.1

Magnetic Track Options

The magnetic Encoding Module encodes onto tracks in accordance with an ISO 7811-2 Magnetic
Stripe. For track locations, review the display below. Tabs are available on the Magnetic Encoding
tab with options for encoding data on each track.
Reviewing the ISO Track Locations

4.6.1.1 Reviewing the Sample String

Track 1: ~1%JULIEANDERSON^1234567890?
Track 2: ~2;1234567890987654321?
Track 3: ~3;1234567890987654321?
Track
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3

4.6.1.2 Sending the Track Data

Magnetic track data is sent in the form of text strings from the application software to the Printer
Driver.
In order for the Printer Driver to differentiate between Magnetic Track data and the rest of the
printable objects, specific characters must be added to the magnetic data to be encoded.
These specify the data that is to be encoded the tracks to encode and mark the start and stop of
the data string. In some cases, these specific characters are automatically added to the string of
track data by ID software applications.
In most cases, the user must carefully add these characters to the string of Magnetic Track data. If
these characters are not added to the track data, the text intended for the Magnetic Track will
appear as printed text on the card. To avoid this, track information must be entered as described
below.
When entering track data, the ~ (tilde) character is entered first, followed by the track number (1, 2
or 3) on which the data should encode. The data to be encoded follows the track number.
December 2016
Start End
Sentinel Sentinel
% ?
; ?
; ?
Printer Preferences
Field
Valid Characters
Separator
^ ASCII 32-95 (see table below)
= ASCII 48-63 (see table below)
= ASCII 48-63 (see table below)
Maximum
Number of
Characters
78
39
106
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