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7 - Maintenance

ExpressCard 2000| Instant Issuance Card Personalization System | User Installation and Operation Manual


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Figure 7-7 - Fonts and Corresponding Font IDs

Table 7.1 - Fond ID Fields

FIELD ID

DESCRIPTION

Font ID1

Generally used for the Primary Account Number (PAN), the account number
on either a debit or a credit card.

Font ID2

Generally used for the cardholder name and the card expiration date.

Font ID3

Reserved for devices equipped with Visa Electron or American Express fonts.

Font ID4

The rear indent font, generally used for the CVV code on the back side of the
card next to the magstripe.

7.4.2 How to Align Embossed and Printed Characters

In this tuning procedure, you will need to notice subtle differences in alignment between embossed
characters and the ink on top of them. The easiest way to do this is to lay the card flat at eye height so
you are looking at the character from the edge of the card, and note how light or dark the character looks.
Then turn the card around and note how light or dark the character looks from the other side. The lighter-
looking side is the side the embossed text needs to move AWAY from. For example, if the right side
looks lighter, the embossed character needs to move to the left.

To change calibration values on the EC2000 “Tuning” pages, select the New field next to the value you
want to change, then use the up and down arrows to adjust the value. If you want the value to move in
larger or smaller amounts when you press the arrows, press the

N per tap

button between the arrows.

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