DataCard SD260 User Manual

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Use Magnetic Stripe Escapes

The data to encode on a magnetic stripe is entered as text and can look like data to

print. The XPS Card Printer Driver uses special characters called Escape Codes to

identify data to encode. Data within escape codes is not printed. The driver

supports several Escape Code systems to allow easy compatibility with other

card printers. See “Supported Escape Codes”.

Using Magnetic Stripe Escapes

1. Use ID software or other application to create a card design.

2. Format the text and graphics to print on the card.

3. Choose a location on the card where

typing

the data to encode will not

affect other card design

components.

4. Type the encode data (text) for one

track. The example shown uses the

~<track#><Start Sentinel><Data>

<End Sentinel> syntax.

• The text for track 1 looks like

this: ~1%

Zachary Hamilton

12345 Finance?

• Press E

NTER to end a line.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each track of magnetic stripe data.

• End each line with an E

NTER keystroke.

• Do not put data for two tracks on the same line.

• Do not allow text to encode to wrap to another line.

• You can use t

wo or more

lines of text for one track. Each line must start

and end with escape codes. The driver will add (append) lines for the

same track together.

• Data to encode can be on side 1 (front)

or side 2 (back) of the card.

• Do not enter data to print on the same line as data to

encode. It will not

print.

6. With

magnetic stripe cards in the printer, send the card

to print.

7. Verify the encoding success by passing the car

d through a card reader.

Other manuals for DataCard SD260

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User Guide156 pages

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Questions and Answers:

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lowerychristopherAug 25, 2025
Why is my DataCard Printer not installing when the USB cable is already connected?
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  Deborah RodriguezAug 26, 2025
  When installing a DataCard Printer on a PC via USB for the first time, the installation must be initiated from the driver CD or the downloaded Card Printer Driver. Connect the USB cable only when prompted during the installation process, not before.
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James SandovalAug 23, 2025
What to do if DataCard SD260 does not install or print when connected to a remote network via VPN?
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  lindasimsAug 25, 2025
  If your DataCard Printer doesn't install or print while your PC is connected to a remote network using VPN Client software, you can either configure your VPN software to allow local network connections or disconnect the VPN Client software from the network.

DataCard SD260 Specifications

General

Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64
Color	Yes
Print speed (color)	200 card/h
Product color	Blue, Grey

Weight and Dimensions