HID HDP5000 - Using the Character Size Buttons

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HDP5000 High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide L000950 Rev 1.8
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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
1
• 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).
OR
• Select 7 Bits to change the bits per character to 7 BPC. (Note: This is
the default for Track 1).
OR
• Select 8 Bits to change the bits per character to 8 BPC.