b&c data system EzW, User Manual

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Note:
When a magnetic stripe track is written, the original data on the track, if any, is
replace by the new data. An individual track can be changed without effecting data on the
other tracks. However, if the Track text box is empty, WorkShop does not erase the
original data, if any, in that track.
Read
This function reads data from the magnetic stripe on a card , including SS & ES, when it is
swiped through the slot. The read data is shown in the track text boxes. There is a
prompt window opened to inform the user to swipe a card for reading. The Message box
shows the result for each card swipe, either the card was read OK or there was a reading
ERROR. The count of the number of cards read is shown. There is no limit on card
swipes; each card is read and the card data shown. To finish the Read process, click on the
End button to close the prompt window.
Compare
This function compares card data from one card with data read from other cards. The
initial data is read from a card and saved in the track text boxes. Comparisons of data
read from subsequent cards are made with the initial data saved in the text boxes. A
comparison is made each time a card is swiped. This function is useful for checking
cards to a standard card. When the Compare button is clicked, the user is prompted to
swipe the card having the initial comparison data. After the initial data is read, the prompt
changes and the user is prompted to swipe cards; these cards are read and their data
compared with the first, initial card data. The result of each comparison is shown in the
Message box. To finish the Compare process, click on the End button to close the
prompt window.
Erase
This function can be used to erase data on the card tracks. The EzWriter must be set for the
correct operating coercivity of the card(s) to be erased. See the Setup section for
information on selecting the writing coercivity. Individual tracks can be selected from the pop
up track selection window. Select the track boxes to be erased; close the window. Another
prompt window appears to prompt a card swipe. Only the selected tracks are erased. The
non-erased tracks retain their data. The message box shows the results. After erasing,
WorkShop prompts a swipe of another card for erasing. To finish the Erase process, click on
the End button to close the prompt window.
Warning:
If the EzWriter is set for Hi-Co operation and a Lo-Co card is swiped, all data on
the Lo-Co stripe will be erased.
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