Adjusting The Magnetic Tof - Fargo DTC550 User Manual

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Adjusting the Magnetic TOF

Use this setting to position the magnetic data at the correct distance from the leading edge of
the card.
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The Magnetic TOF is the distance from the edge of the card to the Start Sentinel (SS).
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The Start Sentinel marks the beginning of the encoded data. (Note: According to the
magnetic recording standard (ISO 7811), the correct Start Sentinel distance is 0.293
inches ± 0.020 inches (7.44 mm ± 0.51 mm) from the leading edge of the card.)
Step Procedure
1 From the application program, print and encode a test card.
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Measure this distance by making the data visible using a magnetic
viewer or developer solution.
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Alternatively, use a Magnetic Card Analyzer to measure the Start
Sentinel distance.
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2
If the Start Sentinel is too far from the leading edge of the card,
reduce (or make negative) the Magnetic TOF.
OR
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If the Start Sentinel is too close to the leading edge of the card,
increase (or make positive) the Magnetic TOF.
3 Select MENU, Setup Printer, Encoder Settings and Magnetic TOF.
4 Record the Magnetic TOF value on the test card last printed.
DTC550 Direct to Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 2.8)
Fargo Electronics, Inc.
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