HID Fargo HDP8500 - Reviewing the Shift Data Left Function; Using the Character Size Buttons

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HDP8500 Industrial Card Printer/Encoder User Guide L001617 rev 1.1

Reviewing the Shift Data Left Function

Use the Shift Data Left option, which applies to all tracks when selected. (Note: When this

option is unchecked, it is the default.)

Step

Procedure

Select this option to shift the recorded magnetic data to the left-hand side of

the card's Magnetic Stripe. (Note: This is useful in situations that require

cards to be readable with insert type readers.)

Using the Character Size buttons

Use this option to customize 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).)

Step

Procedure

Select 4 Bits to change the bits per character to 4 BPC.

Select 5 Bits to change the bits per character to 5 BPC. (Note: This is

the default for Tracks 2 and 3).

Select 7 Bits to change the bits per character to 7 BPC. (Note: This is

the default for Track 1).

Select 8 Bits to change the bits per character to 8 BPC.

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