Magtek EXCELLA STX User manual

Figure 4. Rear Print Cartridge Installation/Removal
5. RUN EXCELLA DEMO
•Click on the Excella Demo icon to run the demo.
•The Demo’s main screen will be displayed (see Figure 5 below).
•In the “Select Device” window, choose the device you want to connect (USB or Ethernet).
•Click on the “Connect” button.
•Based on the document you want to read, click on one of these buttons:
o“Check”, to read and scan checks (the left LED is blinking)
o“Card”, to read and scan ID cards (the right LED is blinking)
o“Check/Card”, the unit will accept either a check or a card (both LED’s blinking)
•Feed the appropriate document.
•The unit will remain in the Read/Scan mode until the “Stop” button is clicked.
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EXCELLA STX INSTALLATION GUIDE
(RNDIS USB Drivers or Ethernet Only)
1. START
•For USB, go to Step 2 below
•For Ethernet, got to Step 3 below
2. USB INSTALLATION
Software Installation
•Remove earlier versions of the demo using the PC’s Add or Remove Programs.
•Insert Excella STX’s Software & Drivers CD in drive; the CD will run automatically.
•Follow the wizard instructions to install the software and use the default directories.
•When prompted by the Wizard, select option (a) and (b) below to install the Excella STX Demo and API;
to skip the Excella STX Demo and only install the API and MagTek USB Drivers, select option (b) only:
(a) Excella STX Demo and API (Demo requires drivers for USB Devices)
(b) Excella STX USB Driver and API
•When done, click on Finish to complete the installation process.
•NOTE: The default destination folder is C:\Program Files\MagTek\Excella-STX\
Connect cables
•Connect interface USB cable to Excella STX (refer to Figure 1 below).
•Connect round connector from the power supply to Excella.
•Connect the power cord to the socket on the power supply block.
•Connect the three-prong power cord to AC wall outlet.
•Wait until only the middle LED is illuminated with a steady green.
•Connect interface cable to PC.
•NOTE: When the device is plugged in and detected by the PC, the USB drivers will be automatically
installed.
Figure 1. Cables & Connectors
Power Cord
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Device Address Setup
•Using My Computer go to the folder C:\program files\Magtek\Excella-STX.
•Run the ExcellaUSBConfig.exe program (see Figure 2 below)
Figure 2. Excella Setup Utility Screen
•For Subnet Mask, Network Device ID and Excella Device,accept the defaults shown.
•Click once on the Search button (this will automatically fill in valid IP addresses).
•Click on the Apply button.
•Click OK.
•Close this program.
•Continue to Step 4, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE(S) below.
3. ETHERNET INSTALLATION
Connect cables
•Connect Ethernet interface cable, USB to Excella STX (refer to Figure 1 above).
•Connect round connector from the power supply to Excella.
•Connect the power cord to the socket on the power supply block.
•Connect the three-prong power cord to AC wall outlet.
•Wait until only the middle LED is illuminated with a steady green.
•Connect interface cable to PC.
Ethernet Configuration
•In your web browser, type Excella STX’s default Ethernet IP address as follows: http://192.168.10.100;
Excella STX’s built-in web page will be displayed.
•In the User Menu, click on Configuration.
•Select the Ethernet tab and configure all parameters shown (see Figure 3 below).
•Click on Save Settings and close the web browser.
•Continue to Step 4, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE(S) below.
Figure 3. Ethernet Configuration Screen
4. INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE(S)
•Remove the outer cover by pressing the release buttons on each side and lifting the cover.
•Remove the center cover by pressing the rear/front release buttons and lifting the cover.
•Ensure the printer latch is down and locate the alignment pegs on the Printer/Cartridge and the guide
holes in the Printer Base (see Figure 4 below).
•Slide the alignment pegs into the guide holes as indicated in the figure below.
•Raise the latch so that it touches the Printer/Cartridge.
•Press the latch into the lock position, and move the Cartridge slightly to ensure it is locked.
•If needed, perform steps 1-4 on the Front Printer/Cartridge located inside of the exit path.
Figure 4. Rear Print Cartridge Installation/Removal