FARGO electronics DTC510 User Manual page 267

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Setting the Magnetic TOF (continued)
Step Procedure
6 Enter a Magnetic TOF value appropriate for the direction for the magnetic data to
move.
As a rule, a shift of ±27 equals about .0625" (1/16") or 1.6mm. (Note: Keep
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this in mind when adjusting this option to avoid over-adjusting.)
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If the negative value is set too high, for example, the Printer may start
encoding before the card's Magnetic Stripe reaches the encoding head.
7 Repeat steps 1 to 5 until the Magnetic TOF is correct.
8 Press SELECT to save the value.
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DTC500 Series Card Printer/Encoders User Guide (Rev. 5.0)
.293" / 7.44mm
Magnetic Track Data
Fargo Electronics, Inc.
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