E-Seek M280 User manual

M280 Reference Guide
Revision D
August 2013
2800513-1B

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1. Introduction …………………………………………………..... 2
2. Product Specifications ………………………….…………… 3
3. Unpacking M280 …………………………………….………… 4
4. Getting Started ………………………………..………………. 4
5. Using M280 ………………………………………..…………… 9
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1. Introduction
The E-Seek M280 allows for the reading and capture of all electronic data while concurrently providing the
ability to scan and capture a complete image of both sides of an ID Card or License.
The M280 reads all data from both the 2 Dimensional Barcode (PDF 417) and the Magnetic Stripe utilized on ID
cards and Drivers’ Licenses. In addition, the ID card or license can be positioned on the scratch proof glass lens
of the M280, and with the simple press of a button a full high resolution image (JPEG) of the ID is captured and
attached to the data stream.
With the ability to quickly and easily marry the Electronic data to the Image, the Model 280 provides a capability
that is being required by an increasing number of applications.
Ideal For:
M280 Major Components
Figure 1-1. Front View
•Police Patrols
•Vote systems
•Border control
•Law Enforcement
•Kiosks
•Visitor/Lobby management
•Access control
•Passenger check-in
•Department of Motor Vehicles
•Club/VIP/Royalty card
•Age Verification
•ID Authentication
•Casino/Gaming
•Check Cashing
•Credit card/POS terminal
•
Automatic Data Entry
LED’s Indicator
Imager Window
Image capture
Button
2D & Linear
Barcode Reader
Magnetic Stripe
Reader

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Figure 1-2. Back & Side View
2. Product Specifications
Imager CMOS Image Sensor (272 DPI)
Barcode Reader 2D: PDF417, Linear: CODE 39 & CODE 128
Magnetic Reader 3 Track Magnetic Reader(ANSI, ISO, CDL, AAMVA)
Card size ISO Standard Size 2.125" x 3.375"
Key Image Capture button
Weight 0.884 lb (401 grams)
Dimensions 7.11" Length x 4.53" Width x 2.80" Height
Operation Environment Operating Temperature: 32 to 114 F (0°C to 45°C)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Connectivity USB 2.0 High speed (Type B)
Power Supply USB Power
USB Port

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Recommended System Requirements
•More than Intel Core 2, or AMD Phenom™ CPU
•More than 2 GB memory
•USB2.0 High speed
•Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
3. Unpacking M280
The M280 package includes:
•M280 Device
•USB Cable
The M280 is provided with a USB interface cable. This cable allows the M280 to interface with
standard USB port on your computer.
Figure 3-1. USB Cable
4. Getting Started
Install M280 on the PC
Connect the M280 to the system using USB Cable
NOTE: M280 will automatically install on Windows 7 and Vista.
USB-B
USB-A

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If your system is different than above, please do the following:
4.1 Download Device Driver from the following link:
http://www.e-seek.com/product_m280.asp
Save the zip file into your system and open it. You will see 3 different folders.
•
W2K -> Windows 2000
-x86 : 32bit
•Wxp -> Window Xp
-x64 : 64bit
-x86 : 32bit
•Wlh -> Vista , Window 7 and Windows 8
-x64 : 64bit
-x86 : 32bit
Figure 4-1. Zip Files
NOTE: Remember where you saved the Zip file. You will need to
select it to install the driver.
4.2 Install Driver
Make sure the M280 is connected to your system then go to:
Start > Control panel > Device Manager
Figure 4-2. Configure Device Manager
Right click and select property

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Select Update Driver
Figure 4-3. Update Driver
Select “Browse My Computer for Driver Software”
Figure 4-4. Driver Software

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Select appropriate Device Driver from zip file downloaded from website.
Figure 4-5. Select Device Driver
Successfully updated M280 driver.
Figure 4-6. Driver Updated

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4.3 Check for Proper Installation
Go to:
Start > Control panel > Device Manager. Select and open Universal Serial Bus Control, right
click on M280 USB Driver and select properties. You will see “This device is working properly“.
Figure 4-7. Device Working Properly
Note: The Windows Vista and 7 are supported automatic driver installation.

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5. Using M280
LED Indicator
The M280 incorporates three LED indicators. These LEDs are assigned to the following functions:
1.1 Scan Status LED
This LED indicates barcode scanner status. Red color means barcode scanner or
magnetic stripe reader is in use or processing the read. Green color means barcode
scanner or magnetic stripe reader is awake and ready to use.
5.2 Imager Ready Statue LED
This LED indicates Imager ready status. Green color means ready to capture the
Image.
5.3 Image Capture Status LED
This LED indicates Imager capture status. Red color means the Image is being
captured.
Figure 5-1. LED
Scanner
Imager Ready
Image Capture