58 September 2018
Printing preferences PLT-02931, Rev. A.0
3.3.2 ISO track locations
The magnetic encoding module encodes onto tracks in accordance with an ISO/IEC 7811-2 magnetic stripe.
Magnetic Track
Options
If these options are enabled, the user can specify how tracks are to be configured. All tracks
display the same options.
Encoding Mode: Displays the encoding mode selected.
Character Size: Sets the character data size (bits per character) used to encode the magnetic
data on the currently selected track.
Note: This character size includes the parity bit (if enabled).
When the drop-down list is enabled, selections vary for the selected encoding mode:
႑ Custom encoding: 5 and 7 bits
႑ Raw binary encoding: 4 and 8 bits
ASCII Offset: Sets the character ASCII offset used to encode the magnetic data on the
currently selected track. Options are: NULL, SPACE, and ZERO.
Note: This character-offset value is subtracted from the ASCII value of each magnetic stripe
data character prior to encoding on the track.
Bit Density: Sets the bit recording density (bits per inch) used to encode the magnetic data on
the currently selected track. Options are: 75 and 210 BPI.
LRC Generation: Sets the LRC generation mode used to encode the magnetic data on the
currently selected track. Options are: No LRC, Even Parity, and Odd Parity.
Character Parity: Sets the encoding mode used to encode the magnetic data on the currently
selected track. Options are: No Parity, Even Parity, and Odd Parity.
Reverse Bit Order: This option is used to reverse the character bits for the encryption of data
in specific programs.
Add Leading Zeros: This option is used to add a set number of leading zeros to the magnetic
string to move the starting point of the encoded data in specific programs for encryption of
data.
Default: Resets defaults for the current track.
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