Sample Encoding Program
Refer to the programmer’s manual available to Javelin dealers via the NBS web site.
Note: ONLY USE cards that comply with ISO 7810 and 7811 standards for magnetic stripe
cards. The magnetic stripe must be flush to the surface of the card to work properly. Never
use cards which have taped-on magnetic stripes.
Magnetic Encoder Cleaning
The magnetic encoder read/write head is cleaned as part of the printer cleaning process.
If the frequency of encoding errors increases, the magnetic encoder head may need cleaning.
When to Clean
When the LCD panel displays the message ENCODING ERROR at an increasing frequency.
How to Clean
1
Leave power on.
2
Press and hold the front panel button for a few seconds.
3
Open the main cover and release the printhead carriage latch, raise the printhead
carriage, and remove the ribbon. Close the printhead carriage.
4
Close the main cover.
5
Open the card feeder cover and remove any cards.
6
Insert a pre-saturated cleaning card (provided) into the slot below the card feeder.
The cleaning card will feed into the printer and carry out the cleaning process.
Repeat the process with a new cleaning card if necessary.
7
Additional cleaning of the magnetic head can be accomplished using the alcohol-soaked
swabs provided with the printer. Follow the directions given in section 4.
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