Fargo DTC550 - Adjusting the Magnetic TOF

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DTC550 Direct to Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 2.8)
11-23
Adjusting the Magnetic TOF
Use this setting to position the magnetic data at the correct distance from the leading edge of
the card.
• The Magnetic TOF is the distance from the edge of the card to the Start Sentinel (SS).
• The Start Sentinel marks the beginning of the encoded data. (Note: According to the
magnetic recording standard (ISO 7811), the correct Start Sentinel distance is 0.293
inches ± 0.020 inches (7.44 mm ± 0.51 mm) from the leading edge of the card.)
Step Procedure
1 From the application program, print and encode a test card.
• Measure this distance by making the data visible using a magnetic
viewer or developer solution.
• Alternatively, use a Magnetic Card Analyzer to measure the Start
Sentinel distance.
2
• If the Start Sentinel is too far from the leading edge of the card,
reduce (or make negative) the Magnetic TOF.
OR
• If the Start Sentinel is too close to the leading edge of the card,
increase (or make positive) the Magnetic TOF.
3 Select MENU, Setup Printer, Encoder Settings and Magnetic TOF.
4 Record the Magnetic TOF value on the test card last printed.