Magnetic Encoder Setup Configuration - HID FARGO HDP 6600 X002200 User Manual

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3.3.1 Magnetic encoder setup configuration

The Mag Encode window contains options for controlling the magnetic stripe encoding process.
Field
Encoding Options
September 2018
Description
Set the Encoding Mode and Coercivity or modify the ISO standards for Tracks 1, 2 and 3.
ISO Encoding: sends a formatted set of characters to the encoding module. The
magnetic track tabs are inactive and display ISO defaults for each track. This is the
default. See Section 3.3.2 ISO track locations.
Custom Encoding: all magnetic track options are active and can be changed.
Raw Binary Encoding: sends a raw binary string rather than a formatted set of
characters to the encoding module. Some magnetic track options are enabled.
JIS II Encoding: specific standards are used. The magnetic track tabs are inactive and
display JIS II defaults for each track.
Coercivity: Select the Coercivity option (Oersted [Oe]) for the Magnetic Stripe type for the
Card Type.
Super High Coercivity = 4,000 Oe
High Coercivity = 2,750 Oe (HID high coercivity UltraCard IIIs are 2750 Oe)
Medium Coercivity = 600 Oe
Low Coercivity = 300 Oe
Shift Data Left: This option shifts the recorded magnetic data to the left-hand side of the
magnetic stripe on the card. This is used when cards require insert type readers.
Printing preferences
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