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Appendix B Smart Card Encoder
Introduction
This section contains information on the additional operations of a J100i equipped with optional
contact and/or contactless smart card encoders.
Smart cards can have a built-in microprocessor and/or memory.
Contact smart card encoders physically make electrical connection via a contact pad on the
card. Contactless smart card encoders utilise a short-range radio signal.
Use of either type of smart card is entirely under the control of the third-party application
program - no operator action is required.
Media Loading Orientation
Contact smart cards
Position the cards with the gold-plated smart card
contacts at the top surface and nearer the entry slot.
When designing material to be printed, be sure the
print will not cover the contact area.
Contactless smart cards
Orientation is not a consideration.
When designing material to be printed, be sure the print
will not cover the smart chip area (either side of the card).
By looking at a unprinted card very carefully, it is possible to see the chip location.
If you print in this area, results will be unsatisfactory.
SMART CARD
CONTACT
