FAQ - MiniMag & Easy Mag
MiniMag(IDT3xxx & IDMB-3xxx) and EasyMag(WCR3xxx-xxQ & IDEA-xxxxxx)
- 1 Which configure software is the right one for my reader? Which manual should I download for programming instruction?
- 2 How do I change the interface of my MiniMag from USB-HID to USB-keyboard?
- 3 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?
- 4 How can I verify the reader works?
- 5 How do I know what interface my card reader has?
- 6 How do I remove the 'Enter' located between the track data so that data shows up all on one line?
- 7 How do I reset the reader to the factory default?
- 8 How to make my existing keyboard wedge interface reader work with a new PC that uses a USB-type keyboard?
- 9 How do I program the reader to output only the data from track 2 of a magnetic card?
- 10 How do I program the reader so that it won't output the start & end sentinels from the magnetic card?
- 11 I have a USB/Keyboard emulation interface Card Reader (Model # IDT3331-xxU(B) or WCR3331-xxQU(B) or IDMB-3341xx(B) ), where do I find the driver?
- 12 I have a USB/RS232 interface card reader, where do I find the driver?
- 13 I've verified that the card reader is outputting data in its default format in Notepad (for keyboard wedge or USB/keyboard units); however, my POS application software won't process the transaction correctly, what should I do now?
- 14 I'm a Pre-Cash customer, Who should I contact when the card is not being processed correctly?
- 15 I want to mount the MiniMag Card Reader (Model IDT33xx-xx series), what size of mounting screw I should use, and where can I get them?
- 16 How do I program my keyboard wedge or USB/keyboard card reader to skip the 1st 3 digits after the ';' on Track 2 and send the next 7 digits with a carriage return for my ID card?
- 17 How do I program the IDT3331 or WCR3331-xxQ series keyboard wedge or USB keyboard emulation interface reader to output the credit card data in the following format?
- 18 How do I program the IDMB series MiniMag reader to output the Driver's License (AAMVA format) data in the following format?
- 19 I have a DEL3331-33UB from Dell, but when I tried to configure it using the MiniMag USB Reader Setup Utility program, the program crashed, why is this?
- 20 How do I configure the DEL3331-33UB so that it will output the 2 tracks of credit card data on one line?
- 21 The program crashes whenever I try to send a configure file using the Send File button in the MiniMag USB Reader Setup Utility program, why is this?>
- 22 How can I clean my card reader?
- 23 What is the correct configure code to program a prefix of the function key F7?
- 24 What are the correct configuration codes to program the card reader to output the credit card number only?
- 25 My card reader beeps when I swipe the card through, but it's not outputting any data to my application software, why is this?
- 26 My card reader won't read the second track of a tradeshow card, why is that?
- 27 Are the Port Powered serial interface MiniMag card readers configurable?
- 28 See also:
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.
Model | Interface Type | Configure Software | Manual |
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IDT3331-xx | Keyboard Wedge | Any text editor, Notepad is recommended | MiniMag Keyboard Wedge/USB |
IDT3321-xx | RS232 | MiniMag RS-232 Configuration Utility | MiniMag RS232/USB |
IDT3331-xxU | USB/Keyboard | MiniMag USB Reader Setup Utility | MiniMag Keyboard Wedge/USB |
IDT3321-xxU | USB/RS232 | MiniMag RS-232 Configuration Utility | MiniMag RS232/USB |
WCR3331-xxQ | Keyboard Wedge | Any text editor, Notepad is recommended | EasyMag Keyboard Wedge/USB |
WCR3321-xxQ | RS232 | EasyMag RS-232 Configuration Utility | EasyMag RS232/USB |
WCR3331-xxQU | USB/Keyboard | EasyMag USB Reader Setup Utility | EasyMag Keyboard Wedge/USB |
WCR3321-xxQU | USB/RS232 | EasyMag RS-232 Configuration Utility | EasyMag RS232/USB |
IDMB-33xx | All decoded | MagSwipe Configuration Software | n/a |
**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.
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:
Model | Interface Type | Driver Required | OPOS Driver | JPOS Driver | Demo Program |
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IDT3331-xx | Keyboard Wedge | No special driver needed | n/a | n/a | n/a |
IDT3321-xx | RS232 | No special driver needed | OPOS driver (Last updated 5/4/04) | n/a | n/a |
IDT3331-xxU | USB/Keyboard | Standard USB/HID-compliant keyboard driver provided by the host OS | n/a | n/a | n/a |
IDT3321-xxU | USB/RS232 | ID TECH USB Serial Driver V3.0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
WCR3331-xxQ | Keyboard Wedge | No special driver needed | n/a | n/a | |
WCR3321-xxQ | RS232 | No special driver needed | OPOS driver (Last updated 5/4/04) | n/a | n/a |
WCR3331-xxQU | USB/Keyboard | Standard USB/HID-compliant keyboard driver provided by the host OS | n/a | n/a | n/a |
WCR3321-xxQU | USB/RS232 | ID TECH USB Serial Driver V3.0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
IDMB-3321xx | RS232 | No special driver needed | MagSwipe OPOS Driver for RS232 and USB/CDC, IDMB, IDRA & IDEA only | MagSwipe JPOS Driver IDMB, IDRA only | MagSwipe OPOS Demo software IDMB & IDRA only |
IDMB-3331xx | Keyboard | No special driver needed | MagSwipe OPOS Driver for Keyboard interface, IDMB, IDRA & IDEA only | MagSwipe JPOS Driver IDMB, IDRA only | MagSwipe OPOS Demo software IDMB & IDRA only |
IDMB-3341xx | USB/Keyboard | Standard USB/HID-compliant keyboard driver provided by the host OS | MagSwipe OPOS Driver for USB/KB Keyboard interface, IDMB, IDRA & DEL only | MagSwipe JPOS Driver IDMB, IDRA only | MagSwipe OPOS Demo software V2.22 IDMB & IDRA only |
IDMB-3351xx | USB/HID | No special driver needed | MagSwipe OPOS Driver for USB/HID Interface IDMB, IDRA only | MagSwipe JPOS Driver IDMB, IDRA only | MagSwipe OPOS Demo software IDMB & IDRA only, MagSwipe Demo Application for USB/HID Interface IDMB, IDRA only |
IDMB-3361xx | USB/CDC | USB CDC Driver, IDMB, IDRA only | MagSwipe OPSO Driver for USB/CDC | MagSwipe JPOS Driver IDMB, IDRA only | MagSwipe OPOS Demo software IDMB & IDRA only |
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