Reviewing The Shift Data Left Function; Using The Character Size Buttons - HID Fargo HDP8500 User Manual

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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
1 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
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.
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