104 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1058486-002
B: Magnetic Encoder Option
Encoder Settings (Driver)
The Encoder Settings dialog box is used for setting various Magnetic Encoder parameters. 
This feature is not enabled if the printer does not have the magnetic encoder option; see 
Encoding Tab on page 65 for details.
Media Loading Orientation
When loading cards with magnetic stripes into the card feeder, please ensure that the magnetic 
stripe is facing the left side of the printer, and closest to the bottom edge of the card feeder.
Magnetic Encoder Cleaning
Use the standard cleaning card process as described in Section 5, Cleaning. This cleans the 
most important parts of the printer; including the Printhead, Transport Roller, and Magnetic 
Stripe Encoder.
Caution • ONLY USE cards that comply with ISO 7810 & 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.
Note • Zebra-approved HiCo & LoCo PVC cards are available. (Reference ZXP Series 3 Card 
Printer Media List.)