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Character Data Parity
This option enables customization of the Character Data Parity used to encode
the magnetic data on the currently selected track.
The default ISO Standard selections for this option are:
Track 1
- ODD
Track 2 - ODD
Track 3 - ODD
LRC Generation Mode
This option enables customization of the LRC Generation Mode used to encode
the magnetic data on the currently selected track.
The default ISO Standard selections for this option are:
Track 1
- EVEN
Track 2 - EVEN
Track 3 - EVEN
Three other general encoding options are also available. The Verify option instructs
the printer to verify that all magnetic data has been correctly encoded on each card.
If this option is selected, any verify errors will cause the printer to signal an error
condition. If this option is not selected, the verify pass will not be executed. This
option is selectable for both ISO and JIS II encoding modes.
The Shift Data Left option is applied to all tracks when selected. This option shifts
the recorded magnetic data to the left-hand end of the card. This is useful in
situations that require cards to be readable with insert type readers that may not be
able to read the right-hand edge of the card.
The Encode Before Print option instructs the printer to encode the card first, before
anything is printed. When this option is not selected, the printer will encode the
card after it has been printed. Encoding the card before printing takes a few
seconds longer, but prevents you from wasting a printed card if the magnetic stripe
is unable to be encoded. For fastest throughput, do not select this option.
86 Appendix A: Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module
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