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ID TECH EzWriter

Caution: 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 may be erased.