Using The Encoding Mode Dropdown List - HID Fargo HDP8500 User Manual

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Using the Encoding Mode dropdown list

Use the Encoding Mode option to specify which magnetic encoding standard to use.
Category
Magnetic Encoding
options (changing
and modifying)
ISO Encoding
selection (active and
inactive functions)
Custom Encoding
selection (active and
inactive functions)
Raw Binary
Encoding selection
(active and inactive
functions)
HDP8500 Industrial Card Printer/Encoder User Guide
Description
Change the encoding mode and coercivity setting or modify the ISO
standards for tracks 1, 2 and 3, by correctly modifying these
Magnetic Encoding options.
If you select ISO Encoding, you send down a formatted set of
characters. (Note: This selection activates the track tabs. However,
all functions on the Track tabs are inactive/gray and display ISO
defaults, which are the defaults listed for each track below. The
Shift Data Left check box remains unchecked and inactive.)
If you select Custom Encoding, all options are active. The Default is
ISO Encoding. (Note: The defaults are the same as the ISO
Encoding defaults. However, all functions on the Magnetic Track
Options tabs are active.)
If you select Raw Binary Encoding, you send down a raw binary
string rather than a formatted set of characters. (Note: The
Coercivity dropdown function is active and the Bit Density,
Character Size, Reverse Bit Order and Add Leading Zeros are also
active and configurable for each track when Raw Binary Encoding
is selected).
Reverse Bit Order is used to reverse the character bits and is used
for the encryption of data in specific programs
Add Leading Zeros is used to add a set number of leading zeros to
the magnetic string in order to move the starting point of the
encoded data in specific programs for encryption of data.
Raw Magnetic Encoding
The User can select Raw Magnetic Encoding from the Driver.
Raw Coercivity
The User can select options for from the Driver. (Low, Medium,
High, Super)
Raw Bit Density
The User can select the Configurable Bit Density option. This option
supports these standard configurable bit densities:
75 Bits Per Inch (BPI)
210 BPI
Raw Bit Density Per Track
The User can select the Configurable Bit Density, Character Size,
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