DataCard SD260

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Set Magnetic Stripe Coercivity
The printer setting for coercivity can be changed from the LCD panel, if needed.
Usually, coercivity is a system-wide decision and does not change.
1. Begin with the printer “Ready”. The U
SER button
shows steady green.
2. Press the USER button to display “Suspended” on
Line 1 of the LCD panel.
3. Press the E
NTER key to enter the menu system.
4. Press the down arrow key to scroll to the
Configuration menu.
5. Press the E
NTER key to enter the Configuration menu.
6. Press the down arrow key to display “Magstripe” on
Li
ne 2.
7. Press the E
NTER key to enter the menu. “Coercivity”
is displayed on line 2.
8. Press the E
NTER key to enter the Coercivity menu.
“Coercivity” is displayed on line 1 and the current
setting is displayed on line 2.
9. Press an Arrow to display the inte
nded coercivity.
10. Press the E
NTER key. “Apply” is displayed on line 2.
11. Press the E
NTER key to save the value. “Exit” is
displayed on Line 2.
12. Pres
s E
NTER repeatedly to exit the menu system. The
LCD panel displays “Ready” and the U
SER button
glows steady green.