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E: Magnetic Card Encoder
P1045430-002 Zebra ZXP Series 8 Card Printer User’s Manual 203
Media Loading Orientation
Place the cards in the Input Hopper in the correct orientation as shown (with the magnetic
stripe down and facing to the rear). Ensure that the cards are seated properly the hopper.
Magnetic Encoder Cleaning
The Magnetic Encoder is cleaned as part of the printer cleaning process; see Section 6. If the
frequency of encoding errors increases, the head may need additional cleaning. To clean, only
use foam-tipped swabs.
1. Open the Door.
2. Open the idler roller assembly door.
3. Bend the Cleaning Swab to release the cleaning fluid.
4. Clean the Magnetic Encoder by moving Cleaning Swab tip side-to-side across the
head elements. To re-order Cleaning Swabs, see the Media List on the User
Documentation and Drivers CD supplied with this printer.
5. Close the idler roller assembly door.
6. Close the Door.
Note • ONLY USE cards that comply with ISO 7810 and 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.
Caution • Never use a sharp object or any abrasive to scrape deposits from the Magnetic
Encoder. Permanent damage to the Magnetic Head will result.