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.