Magnetic Encoding Tab - HID FARGO DTC1500XE User Manual

PLT-03159, Rev A.0

4.5 Magnetic Encoding Tab

Select the Magnetic Encoding tab to display options for controlling the magnetic stripe encoding
process. You can use these options only if the printer has an optional magnetic stripe encoding
module installed.
Field
Encoding Options
Encoding Mode
ISO Encoding
Custom Encoding
September 2017
Description
You can change the encoding mode and coercivity setting or modify the ISO
standards for Tracks 1, 2, and 3. This can be done by correctly modifying these
Magnetic Encoding options.
The ISO Encoding option sends down a formatted set of characters.
This selection activates the track tabs. However, all functions on the Track tabs are
inactive or gray and display ISO defaults, which are the defaults listed for each track
below. The Shift Data Left check box remains clear and inactive.
If you select Custom Encoding, all options are active.
The Default is ISO Encoding.
Note: The defaults are the same as the ISO Encoding defaults.
All functions on the Magnetic Track Options tabs are active.
You can change the Magnetic Track options for Tracks 1, 2 and 3.
Printer Preferences
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