A magnetic transfer wherein the exchange of master mediums is made easy to perform
is provided, whereby the operational efficiency and transfer efficiency are improved,
leading to an overall improvement in productivity in the manufacture of preformatted
slave mediums. A master fixing base for determining and supporting the position
of a master medium, which bears transfer data, and a conjoining apparatus for conjoining
the master medium and the slave medium that is to receive the transfer therefrom
are provided. The master medium is exchanged along with the master fixing base.
It is preferable that a cleaning means be provided.