Magtek EXCELLA STX User manual

Manual Part Number: 99875342-1
EXCELLA STX
MICR CHECK READER
AND DUAL-SIDED SCANNER
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
MARCH 2006
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interference in which case the user will be
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
must accept any
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t out in the
ad erence Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
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et appareil numériqué de la classe A est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................1
CONFIGURATIONS.................................................................................................................................1
REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................................................1
FEATURES...............................................................................................................................................1
ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................................2
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................2
CTION 2. INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION SUMMARY.....................................................................................................................5
VER REMOVAL ..................................................................................................................................5
Outer Cover Removal...........................................................................................................................6
Center Cover Removal.........................................................................................................................7
INTER/CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL......................................................................8
Printer/Cartridge Installation.................................................................................................................8
Center Cover Replacement..................................................................................................................9
Outer Cover Replacement....................................................................................................................9
CABLE CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................................10
CABLING................................................................................................................................................10
CTION 3. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE....................................................................................13
POWER UP ............................................................................................................................................13
ERATION...........................................................................................................................................13
Check Insertion...................................................................................................................................13
ID Card Insertion ................................................................................................................................14
LED Locations and Descriptions........................................................................................................14
INTENANCE......................................................................................................................................16
Printer/Cartridge Cleaning..................................................................................................................16
Scan Bar Cleaning..............................................................................................................................17
Card and Check Path Cleaning..........................................................................................................19
PENDIX A. BUILT-IN WEB PAGE........................................................................................................21
OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................21
STATUS..................................................................................................................................................21
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................................22
CALIBRATE............................................................................................................................................22
UPDATE FIRMWARE.............................................................................................................................23
NFIGURATION..................................................................................................................................24
Network Configuration Tab.................................................................................................................25
Ethernet Configuration Tab................................................................................................................26
USB Configuration Tab ......................................................................................................................28
Save/Restore Configuration Tab........................................................................................................29
RESET DEVICE......................................................................................................................................30
PENDIX B. USB CONFIGURATION UTILITY.....................................................................................31
OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................31
DEVICE ADDRESS SETUP...................................................................................................................32
PENDIX C. CHECK READING.............................................................................................................33
E13-B CHARACTER SET ......................................................................................................................33
CMC-7 CHARACTER SET.....................................................................................................................33
CHECK LAYOUTS .................................................................................................................................34
CR FIELDS.........................................................................................................................................35
1-Transit Field.....................................................................................................................................35
2-On-Us Field.....................................................................................................................................36

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APPENDIX D. LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT............................................................................................37
3-Amount Field...................................................................................................................................36
4-Auxiliary On-Us Field ......................................................................................................................36

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TABLES AND FIGURES
igure C-2. Business Checks ....................................................................................................................35
Figure 1-1. Excella STX.............................................................................................................................viii
Table 1-1. Specifications..............................................................................................................................3
Figure 2-1. Outer Cover Removal................................................................................................................6
Figure 2-2. Center Cover Removal..............................................................................................................7
Figure 2-4. Printer/Cartridge Installation and Removal................................................................................9
Figure 2-5. Cable Connections..................................................................................................................10
Figure 2-6. Power Supply and Cords. P/N 64300098 and 71100001 ......................................................10
Figure 2-7. Cabling, USB, 4-pin, P/N 22350300........................................................................................11
Figure 2-8. Cabling, Ethernet P/N22350302..............................................................................................11
Figure 3-1. Position for Holding and Entering Check.................................................................................13
Figure 3-2. Position for Holding and Entering ID Card ..............................................................................14
Figure3-3. MSR Card Insertion..................................................................................................................14
Figure 3-4. Location of LED Indicators ......................................................................................................15
Table 3-1. Description of LEDs..................................................................................................................15
Figure 3-5. Cleaning the Ink Cartridge.......................................................................................................16
Figure 3-6. Opening Left Scan Bar............................................................................................................17
Figure 3-7. Opening Right Scan Bar..........................................................................................................18
Figure 3-8. Cleaning the Scan Bars...........................................................................................................19
Figure A-1. Excella STX Status Page........................................................................................................21
Figure A-2. Maintenance Page..................................................................................................................22
Figure A-3. Update Firmware Page...........................................................................................................23
Figure A-4. Network Configuration Tab .....................................................................................................25
Figure A-5. Ethernet Configuration Tab.....................................................................................................26
Figure A-6. USB Configuration Tab...........................................................................................................28
Figure A-7. Save/Restore Configuration Tab.............................................................................................29
Figure B-1. ExcellaUSBConfig Utility Screen.............................................................................................31
Table C-1. CMC-7 Nonnumeric Characters...............................................................................................34
Figure C-1. Personal Checks....................................................................................................................34
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Figure 1-1. Excella STX
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SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Excella STXTM Check Reader is a MICR check reader (Magnetic Ink Character
Recognition) and dual-sided scanner with endorsement printer. The Excella STX is a single
transaction Check Reader; one check is entered into the Excella STX at a time. The Excella STX
reads the MICR character set (E13B or CMC7 fonts) on the front face and bottom of a check and
scans both sides of the check in a single pass, producing high-quality, grayscale or black/white
images (color images are offered as an option) in the most common file formats used in the
industry. The characters and the image are then transmitted to a Host device.
Excella STX will communicate with the Host system using a USB 2.0 or Ethernet interface.
CONFIGURATIONS
The current configuration is as follows:
Part Number Description
223500001 MICR EXCELLA STX USB/ETH COLR MSR FPRT BPRT
223500002 MICR EXCELLA STX USB/ETH COLR MSR FPRT BPRT W/DEV KIT
223500003 MICR EXCELLA STX USB/ETH GRAY MSR
223500004 MICR EXCELLA STX USB/ETH GRAY FPRT BPRT
223500005 MICR EXCELLA STX USB/ETH GRAY MSR FPRT BPRT
223500006 MICR EXCELLA STX USB/ETH GRAY FPRT
223500007 MICR EXCELLA STX USB/ETH GRAY BPRT
REQUIREMENTS
The following items are required for the Installation:
•Excella STX, Check Reader and Dual-Sided Scanner
•USB Interface Cable (P/N 22350300) or
•Ethernet Interface Cable (P/N 22350302)
•Power Supply, 24 VDC Regulated, Switcher, 5.5 x 2.1 mm, Right Angle Plug, P/N 64300098
•API/Demo software CD
FEATURES
The following is a list of features of the Excella Reader:
•Check Reader Reads E13B and CMC7 MICR fonts
•Captures front and back images of check in a single pass
•Optional printers print horizontal message on front or back of the check

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•Printed messages are programmable
•Message height: 1/8” consisting of 12 pixels
•Resolution: 200 dpi (scaling to 100 dpi); black/white and grayscale images
•Image compression: CCITT G4 or JPEG
•Image files: TIFF 6.0, JFIF with EXIF tags, BMP
•Manual feed - single check
•USB 2.0 High Speed (USB 1.1 compatible)
•Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
•Smart cable management
•Magnetic Stripe Reader with MagnePrintTM
ACCESSORIES
Accessories available for the Excella Reader include the following:
STX accessories P/N listing Description
22350300 COM USB 2.0 A-B BLK 6’
22350301 COM USB 2.0 A-B BLK 10’
22350302 COM ETHERNET CAT5E BLK 10’
22350303 COM ETHERNET CAT5E GRAY XOVER 10’
93600132 COM PRINTER PART,HP C6602A INKJET CARTRIDGE BLK
64300098 PWR SUP 24VDC REG SW 5.5X2.1MM R/A PLG,3WR AC
71100001 CBL POWER CORD-AC, US 18/3 10A SVT 7’ BLK
22359069 DEMO SOFTWARE
965300XX Sample Checks, Pack of 5
97200033 Cleaning Swabs
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications for the STX are listed in Table 1-1.

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Table 1-1. Specifications
OPERATING
Check Reader
Reference Standards ANSI X9.27
Power Input 24 VDC, 2.5 Amps
Document Size 4”x 8.5” Maximum
Printer/Cartridge
Image Resolution:
Image compression:
200 dpi (scaling to 100 dpi); Black/white and grayscale images (color
images are offered as an option)
CCITT G4 or JPEG
Check Feed: Manual feed of a single check
MICR fonts supported E13-B
CMC-7
Interface Options RS-232,
USB 2.0, USB 1.1 compatible
Ethernet 100 Base-T,
Magnetic Stripe Reader
Reference Standards ISO 7810 and ISO 7811/ AAMVA*
Message Format ASCII
Card Speed 4 to 60 ips (10.1 to 152.4 cm/s)
MECHANICAL
Dimensions L 13 ¼ inches x W 7 ½ inches; H 7 inches
Weight 3.59 lbs.
*ISO (International Standards Organization) and AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle
Administrators).

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SECTION 2. INSTALLATION
This section describes the Installation of the Excella STX.
INSTALLATION SUMMARY
A summary of the major installation steps for Excella STX follows:
1. Unpack Excella STX
2. Remove two covers and install 2 ink cartridges (the cartridges are shipped uninstalled)
3. Install Excella STX API/Demo software (CD provided by MagTek)
4. Connect interface cable (USB or Ethernet) and power cable to Excella STX
5. Connect power cord to AC wall outlet
6. Connect interface cable to PC
7. When using the USB interface, run the “ExcellaUSBConfig” utility (see Appendix B) to
establish a connection between the PC and Excella STX.
COVER REMOVAL
Two covers must be removed before the two Printer/Cartridges can be installed. Proceed as
follows:

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Outer Cover Removal
To remove the Outer Cover, perform the following:
1. Using both hands, place two index fingers on the release buttons and two thumbs on the inner
race of the Outer Cover as shown in Figure 2-1. (The left Release Button is shown; the
Right Release Button is directly opposite.)
2. As indicated in the illustration, press the two Release Buttons in, and at the same time
slightly pull the two inner race segments out until the cover detaches.
3. Lift the Outer Cover to remove it from the assembly.
Figure 2-1. Outer Cover Removal

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Center Cover Removal
To remove the Center Cover, perform the following:
1. Place the right-hand thumb and index finger on the front Release Buttons as indicated in
Figure 2-2.
2. Place the index finger on the rear Release Button (not shown) as indicated in the illustration.
(The location of the rear Release Button is shown in Figure 2-3.)
3. Press all three buttons and lift the cover at the same time until the cover detaches.
Figure 2-2. Center Cover Removal

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PRINTER/CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
Printer/Cartridge Installation
To install the Printer/Cartridge, refer to Figure 2-4 and perform the following:
1. Ensure the printer latch is down and locate the guide pins on the Printer/Cartridge and the
guide holes in the Printer Base (Inset).
2. Slide the guide pegs into the guide holes as indicted in Figure 2-4.
3. Raise the latch so that it touches the Printer/Cartridge.
4. Press the latch into the lock position, and move the Cartridge slightly to ensure it is locked.
5. Perform steps 1 through 4 on the other Printer/Cartridge located inside of the exit path.
To remove the Cartridge, pull the latch down, and slide the Cartridge out.
Caution
Ensure both latches are up before installing either or both covers,
no matter if the Printer/Cartridges are installed or not.

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Figure 2-4. Printer/Cartridge Installation and Removal
Center Cover Replacement
To replace the Center Cover, refer to Figures 2-2 and 2-3.
1. Tilt the front of the Cover up, and use the two guide pins, Figure 2-3 , near the rear of the
unit to orient the Cover.
2. Place the guide holes over the pins and slowly lower the front of the Cover so the pins slide
into the holes in the Cover and the front of the Cover latches.
Outer Cover Replacement
1. Place two index fingers on the Release Buttons and two thumbs on the inner race of the
Outer Cover as shown in Figure 2-1.
2. As indicated in Figure 2-1, press the two Release Buttons in, and at the same time slightly
pull the two inner race segments out.
3. Ensure the four brackets at the base remain inside the Outer Cover, and slowly lower the
Outer Cover until it clicks into the locked position.

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CABLE CONNECTIONS
The cable connections are shown in Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5. Cable Connections
CABLING
Cabling for Power Supply and Cords is as shown in Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6. Power Supply and Cords. P/N 64300098 and 71100001

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The Cabling for the USB cable 22350300 is as shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7. Cabling, USB, 4-pin, P/N 22350300
Cabling for the Ethernet P/N22350302 is shown in Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8. Cabling, Ethernet P/N22350302

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