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Printer Preferences
PLT-01668, Version: 1.2
Coercivity
Select the Coercivity option (Oersted) that matches the card type.
• High Coercivity 4000 Oersted
• FARGO’s High Coercivity UltraCard IIIs are 2750 Oersted
• Medium Coercivity=600 Oersted
• Low Coercivity = 300 Oersted
Shift Data Left
Select this option to shift the recorded magnetic data to the left-hand side of the card's
Magnetic Stripe.
This is useful in situations that require cards to be readable with insert type readers.
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. See
Section 4.6.1: Magnetic Track Options
for more information.
Field
Description