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General Questions:What is a Magstripe Encoder/Reader?A Magstripe Encoder/Reader is a device that magnetically writes or reads the information on a magstripe ID card. A "magstripe" is the magnetic stripe found on the back of an ID card, like an ATM or credit card. What is meant by tracks 1,2, and 3? Tracks 1,2 and 3 are magnetic lines in the magstripes. Each track holds encoded information. You can write or read the information on a card with the software that comes with your magstripe encoder/reader. Are magstripe encoder/readers compatible with both Windows and Macintosh? These magstripe encoder/readers are compatible with Windows, but not Macintosh. Do these devices have any type of memory or database? No, these encoder/readers have no memory or any type of database. What is the difference between low coercivity and high coercivity? LOW COERCIVITY: As the name implies, low field energy is used to write data onto the magnetic stripe of an ID card designed for low-energy encoding. Low-coercivity encoded cards are best used for medium-use, non-critical, security applications. One of the main benefits of using low-coercivity cards is the low cost. HIGH COERCIVITY: High-coercivity uses strong magnetic field energy to write data onto the magnetic stripe of an ID card designed for high-energy encoding. High-coercivity encoded cards are best used in high-usage environments such as secured installations, where the long-life of the data on the magnetic stripe is of extreme importance. High-coercivity cards are resistant to data loss due to the high level of energy used to encode them. It is important to use the appropriate encoder-type printer with the appropriate coercivity cards. For example, if you use a low-coercivity encoder printer with high-coercivity cards, the field intensity created by the encoder will not be enough to permanently polarize the receptive material of the card. The magnetic stripe will rapidly lose its encoded information. In the opposite case, in which a high-coercivity encoder is used with low-coercivity cards, the magnetic field created by the encoder will saturate the magnetic stripe of the card, rendering it useless, and the printer will not be able to verify the card. Can these devices run on battery power? No, encoder/readers do not use a battery supply. Do you plug these devices into a 120V outlet for a power supply? Yes, all encoder/readers must have a power supply. Software Questions:Is the software easy to install?Yes, the software is easy to install and comes with instructions. What does the software contain? The software allows you to encode or to read the magnetic stripe on ID cards. Read the instructions for detailed explanation of how to properly encode and read cards. |
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