MiniMag(IDT3xxx & IDMB-3xxx) and EasyMag(WCR3xxx-xxQ & IDEA-xxxxxx)

Which configure software is the right one for my reader? Which manual should I download for programming instruction?

All of the decoded versions of MiniMag (except the port-powered model) & EasyMag card readers are configurable which means the reader output can be reconfigured to meet the application software's expectations. Please refer to the General FAQ to identify the reader that you have first, and then check the table below for the correct manuals & configuration software.

**Refer to the general FAQ section for details on how to download & install the configuration software.

For PS/2 keyboard wedge interface MiniMag (Model # IDT3331-xx) & EasyMag (Model # WCR3331-xxQ), the user can configure the readers by entering the configure command code (which can be found in the manual) in Notepad via the keyboard. Please refer to the manual for details on how to configure the readers if needed. The following are some things that need to be noted:

1) The code has to be entered via the external keyboard, which is connected directly to one end of the reader Y cable.

2) Type the code slowly & correctly to prevent typing errors. Do not use the Backspace key to correct typing errors, re-type the code correctly if there is a typing error.

3) Please, make sure to use the number keys above the main Alpha Keypad for the numeric code in the command code.

4) The correct response from the card reader is a single beep when the Enter key is depressed at the end of each code. A response of 2 beeps indicates an error, if the reader beeps twice; please re-type the code correctly to ensure a good response signal before proceeding to type the next code.

5) If the reader does not respond with a beep even though the code being entered is correct, check the reader cable connection, and make sure:

a) The keyboard that you are entering the code from is connected directly to one end of the reader cable.

b) The male end of the PS/2 connector from the reader is indeed in the keyboard port (not the PS/2 mouse port) on the PC. Correct the connection problem as needed and then try re-programming the reader again.

For USB keyboard emulation interface MiniMag (Model # IDT3331-xxU) & EasyMag (Model # WCR3331-xxQU), the user can configure the readers by sending the configure command code (which can be found in the manual) through the configure software listed above. Refer to Appendix E in the manual for instructions on how to send the configure command code through this software.

For RS232 and USB/RS232 emulation interface MiniMag (Model # IDT3321-xx, IDT3321-xxU) and EasyMag (Model # WCR3321-XXQ, WCR3321-xxQU), the user can configure readers via the configure software listed above.

For the IDMB MiniMag II series, there is only one configuration software as listed above. Please refer to the help file in the software for details on how to use it.

How do I change the interface of my MiniMag from USB-HID to USB-keyboard?

You can change a USB-HID (IDMB-xx5xxx...) MiniMag to be a keyboard emulating reader (IDMB-xx4xxx...) in the MagSwipe Configuration Utility.

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Which Driver is required & for my MiniMag (IDT3xxx or IDMB series) and EasyMag? Any other drivers & Demos are available to meet my application program's requirements?

See the table below for the driver requirement & availability of other drivers & Demo software:

Refer to the General FAQ section for details on how to download & install the above drivers & Demo software.

How can I verify the reader works?

For a keyboard wedge interface or USB/keyboard emulation interface reader:

Get into any simple text editor - Notepad is recommended in Windows environment (locate it through Start/All programs/Accessories/Notepad). For a dual track reader, swipe a credit card, the reader should beep twice & there will be two lines of data showing up in a Maximized Notepad window. (1st line starts with % and 2nd line starts with ';' both lines should end with the '?' for readers with the default output configuration). For a triple track reader, swipe a driver's license card, which has a magnetic strip with all 3 tracks encoded. The reader should sound 3 beeps, and 3 lines of data will be displayed in the Notepad window

For an RS232 serial, USB/RS232 emulation, and USB/CDC interface reader:

Set up a HyperTerminal test session (Refer to General FAQ for detailed instructions). For a dual track reader, swipe a credit card through, the reader should beep twice & there will be two lines of the data showing up in a Maximized HyperTerminal window. (1st line starts with % and 2nd line starts with ';' both lines should end with the ';' for readers with the default output configuration). For a triple track reader, swipe a driver's license card, which has a magnetic strip with all 3 track data encoded on it. The reader should sound 3 beeps, and 3 lines of data will be displayed on the Hyper Terminal Screen

Note:

1) If the reader doesn't beep when passing a magnetic card through it, please check and make sure the magnetic stripe is facing the correct side of the slot so that the stripe is contacting the reading head.

2) If the reader beeps correctly, but no data is shown in Notepad, please check to see if the correct software is being used for testing. If the answer is 'Yes' check