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Appendix B
B1 - Encoding options
Some models of Evolis printers are equipped with encoding systems which are used to customise magnetic strips, and contact and
contactless smartcards.
Depending on the model, it is possible to install up to three types of encoder in the printer (magnetic strip, contact and contactless
smartcards).
B1a - MAGNETIC STRIP ENCODING
A printer tted with a magnetic encoder works in exactly the same way as a basic card printer. The Evolis encoder encodes the magnetic
strips in a single pass then runs a data check.
Congurable as high coercivity (HiCo) or low coercivity (LoCo) by a simple click in the Windows print driver, Evolis magnetic encoders are
however shipped with a default setting of high coercivity (HiCo), unless otherwise requested when placing the order.
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Location of the magnetic encoder
The magnetic encoder is a module tted in the factory. The read-write head is located in a module under the ip-over station. The
encoding sequence for a card is always carried out before the printing.
Use only magnetic strip cards that comply with ISO 7810 and ISO 7811 standards.
The magnetic strip must be moulded into the card to work properly.
Never use cards with a glued-on magnetic strip.