MagTek MICRbase User Manual

MICRbase

SETUP PROGRAM FOR MICR READERS

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Manual Part Number 99875102 Rev 8

OCTOBER 2008

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REVISIONS

Rev Number Date Notes

1 20 May 98 Initial Release 2 24 Aug 01 Updated Software to Version 5.9. Added MICRImage

throughout.

3 25 Apr 02 Sec 5: To screen capture “Configure” under “MICR Type

Image RS232” and “More Options” added IP addresses, File Directory, Modem Options, Doc Size Limits, and Snippets.

4 19 Dec 02 Sec 5: Updated the following screen captures: Fig 5-2, 5-3,

5-4; Added Switch F, Read Flexible Format String, Short Account (to error table), Extended Status – MICRImage only, MICR Threshold, deleted error/status codes table. Sec 6: Updated screen capture 6-2, deleted error/status codes table.

5 03 Mar 03 Sec 5: Replaced Figures 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-6, 5-7, 5-8;

Sec 6: Replaced Figures 6-1 and 6-2; Sec 7: Replaced Figures 7-2 and 7-3.

6 13 May 03 Front Matter: added ISO line to logo, changed Tech Support

phone number, replaced warranty with License Agreement.

7 21 Aug 03 Sec 5: Replaced screen capture 5-4. Added MICR Scanning

description.

8 19 Jul 04 Sec 1, Requirements: Deleted “MICRbase Program, Version

5.9 or above, P/N 22000021" and added “MICRbase Install Package (CD), P/N 30037855”. Sec 2: Corrected Program Setup to reflect latest Engineering Changes. Added Windows 2000, NT, and XP, and USB instructions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1. OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................. 1

FEATURES...............................................................................................................................................1

REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................................................1

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ...................................................................................................................2

SECTION 2. INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................... 3

PROGRAM SETUP..................................................................................................................................3

SECTION 3. MAIN SCREEN.......................................................................................................................5

MENUS.....................................................................................................................................................5

File........................................................................................................................................................5

View......................................................................................................................................................5

Communicate .......................................................................................................................................5

Configure..............................................................................................................................................6

Help......................................................................................................................................................6

TOOLBAR.................................................................................................................................................6

New ......................................................................................................................................................6

Open.....................................................................................................................................................6

Save As................................................................................................................................................6

Cut, Copy, or Paste..............................................................................................................................6

Print......................................................................................................................................................6

Help......................................................................................................................................................6

STATUS BAR ...........................................................................................................................................6

SECTION 4. OPERATION........................................................................................................................... 7

MICR READER COMMUNICATION........................................................................................................7

Communication Setup..........................................................................................................................7

Communicate with MICR......................................................................................................................8

MICR READER CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................................10

New Configuration..............................................................................................................................10

Existing Configuration ........................................................................................................................11

Download Configuration.....................................................................................................................11

Save Configuration.............................................................................................................................11

SECTION 5. OPTIONS FOR RS232 INTERFACE ...................................................................................13

OPTIONS................................................................................................................................................13

MICR Type (Options)..........................................................................................................................13

Last Configuration Source – All RS232 Models...................................................................................13

Download Option – All RS232 Models.................................................................................................17

Upload Configuration From MICR – All RS232 Models.......................................................................17

Download Configuration To MICR – Subset, Fullset............................................................................17

Switches (SWA, SWB, SWC) – All RS232 Models..............................................................................17

Switch HW – Fullset, Plus, MICRImage................................................................................................17

Switch F - MICRImage only.................................................................................................................18

Flexible Format Size – Fullset, Plus, MICRImage.................................................................................18

Design Flexible Format – Fullset, Plus, MICRImage ............................................................................18

Edit Flexible Format String – Fullset, Plus, MICRImage.......................................................................18

Read Flexible Format String - Fullset, Plus, MICRImage .....................................................................18

Com Setup – All RS232 Models.........................................................................................................18

Baud – All RS232 Models....................................................................................................................18

Data Bits, Stop Bits, Parity – All RS232 Models..................................................................................19

Intercharacter Delay – All RS232 Models............................................................................................19

CTS/DSR Use – All RS232 Models.....................................................................................................19

RTS – All RS232 Models .....................................................................................................................19

Invalid Command Response – All RS232 Models...............................................................................19

Comm Mode – All RS232 Models........................................................................................................19

Control Characters and MICR Data ...................................................................................................20

Send Data After Error – All RS232 Models..........................................................................................20

Send Status – All RS232 Models.........................................................................................................20

CMC-7 Character Set – All RS232 Options.........................................................................................21

Track 1, Track 2, Track 3 – Fullset, Plus, MICRImage.........................................................................21

ID Card Decoding – Fullset, Plus, MICRImage.....................................................................................21

Data Header – Plus, MICRImage.........................................................................................................21

Card Data Msg Single – Plus, MICRImage..........................................................................................22

Xfer Progress Msgs - MICRImage only...............................................................................................23

'No MICR' Response - MICRImage only.............................................................................................23

MICR Scanning (Enhanced Reading - ER)........................................................................................23

OK – All RS232 Models .......................................................................................................................23

Cancel – All RS232 Models.................................................................................................................24

MORE OPTIONS – MICRIMAGE ONLY................................................................................................24

Switches (SWD, SWE, SWI)..............................................................................................................24

Baud...................................................................................................................................................24

Data Bits, Stop Bits, Parity .................................................................................................................24

Intercharacter Delay...........................................................................................................................24

CTS/DSR Use ....................................................................................................................................24

MICR/MSR Output Port......................................................................................................................24

Image Type.........................................................................................................................................24

Image Transfer Port............................................................................................................................25

File Transfer Protocol.........................................................................................................................25

File Name...........................................................................................................................................26

Auto-Send Image................................................................................................................................26

Auto-Save Image................................................................................................................................26

Snippets..............................................................................................................................................26

MICR Threshold .................................................................................................................................26

MICR Amp Scale................................................................................................................................26

OK ......................................................................................................................................................26

Cancel ................................................................................................................................................26

NETWORK/MODEM OPTIONS.............................................................................................................27

DNS 1 IP Address and DNS2 IP Address..........................................................................................27

FTP File Directory...............................................................................................................................27

MICR IP Address................................................................................................................................27

Subnet Mask.......................................................................................................................................27

Gateway Address...............................................................................................................................27

FTP IP Address..................................................................................................................................27

FTP User ID........................................................................................................................................27

FTP Password....................................................................................................................................27

MODEM OPTIONS.................................................................................................................................27

Phone.................................................................................................................................................28

User ID ...............................................................................................................................................28

User Password...................................................................................................................................28

Modem Init..........................................................................................................................................28

DOC. SIZE LIMITS .................................................................................................................................28

HIDDEN FIELDS.....................................................................................................................................28

SECTION 6. OPTIONS FOR WEDGE INTERFACE.................................................................................29

MICR Type (Options) – Subset, Fullset................................................................................................29

Last Configuration Source – Subset, Fullset ........................................................................................29

Download Option – Subset, Fullset.......................................................................................................29

Upload Configuration From MICR – Subset, Fullset.............................................................................31

Download Configuration To MICR – Subset, Fullset............................................................................31

Switches (SWA, SWB, SWC) – Subset, Fullset ...................................................................................31

Switch HW – Fullset............................................................................................................................31

Format – Subset, Fullset.......................................................................................................................31

Flexible Format Size – Fullset.............................................................................................................31

Design Flexible Format – Fullset.........................................................................................................32

Edit Flexible Format String – Fullset ...................................................................................................32

Com Setup – Subset, Fullset ................................................................................................................32

<Enter> Key – Subset, Fullset ..............................................................................................................32

Wedge – Subset, Fullset.......................................................................................................................32

Keypad – Subset, Fullset......................................................................................................................32

Control Characters and MICR Data – Subset, Fullset..........................................................................33

Send Data After Error – Subset, Fullset................................................................................................33

Send Status – Subset, Fullset...............................................................................................................33

CMC-7 Character Set – Subset, Fullset................................................................................................34

Track 1, Track 2, Track 3 – Fullset......................................................................................................34

ID Card Decoding – Subset, Fullset......................................................................................................34

OK – Subset, Fullset.............................................................................................................................34

Cancel – Subset, Fullset.......................................................................................................................34

SECTION 7. FLEXIBLE FORMAT ............................................................................................................ 35

FORMAT.................................................................................................................................................35

DESIGN FLEXIBLE FORMAT… ............................................................................................................35

Field #.................................................................................................................................................35

Prefix ..................................................................................................................................................36

Suffix...................................................................................................................................................36

Remove Dashes.................................................................................................................................36

Remove Spaces.................................................................................................................................36

Remove Leading Zeros......................................................................................................................36

Max Length.........................................................................................................................................37

Fill.......................................................................................................................................................37

Fill length............................................................................................................................................37

Fill character.......................................................................................................................................37

Fill direction ........................................................................................................................................37

Translate [ ] into [ ]..............................................................................................................................38

Next Field >>......................................................................................................................................38

<<Prev Field.......................................................................................................................................38

Display ASCII Table…........................................................................................................................38

Finish..................................................................................................................................................38

Cancel ................................................................................................................................................38

EDIT FLEXIBLE FORMAT STRING.......................................................................................................39

OK ......................................................................................................................................................40

Cancel ................................................................................................................................................40

FLEXIBLE FORMAT SIZE......................................................................................................................40

APPENDIX A. OPTIONS FOR RS232 AND WEDGE INTERFACES.......................................................41

OPTIONS FOR RS232 INTERFACE .....................................................................................................41

OPTIONS FOR WEDGE INTERFACE...................................................................................................42

INDEX .........................................................................................................................................................43

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1. MICRbase Program Main Screen............................................................................................viii

Figure 4-1. Communication Setup ...............................................................................................................7

Figure 4-2. Communicate With MICR..........................................................................................................9

Figure 4-3. MICR Type Selection...............................................................................................................11

Figure 5-1. Configure, MICR RS232 (Subset)...........................................................................................14

Figure 5-2. Configure, MICR RS232 (Fullset)............................................................................................14

Figure 5-3. Configure, MICR RS232 PLUS ...............................................................................................15

Figure 5-4. Configure, MICRImage............................................................................................................15

Figure 5-5. More MICRImage Options.......................................................................................................16

Figure 5-6. Ethernet/Modem Options.........................................................................................................16

Figure 5-7. Document Size Limit................................................................................................................17

Figure 5-8. Clear and Reset to Default......................................................................................................17

Figure 6-1. Configure MICR Wedge (Subset)............................................................................................30

Figure 6-2. Configure MICR Wedge (Fullset) ............................................................................................30

Figure 6-3. Clear and Reset to Default......................................................................................................31

Figure 6-4. Telephone and Calculator Keypad Layouts ............................................................................33

Figure 7-1. Flexible Format Code 7700.....................................................................................................35

Figure 7-2. Design Flexible Format............................................................................................................36

Figure 7-3. Edit Flexible Format String......................................................................................................39

Figure 7-4. Syntax Error.............................................................................................................................40

Figure 7-5. Format Too Large....................................................................................................................40

Figure 7-6. Maximum Sizes For MICR Readers........................................................................................40

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Figure 1-1. MICRbase Program Main Screen

SECTION 1. OVERVIEW

The MICRbase setup program allows the user to control all the programmable options available for the RS232 and Wedge interfaces of the MICR Check Reader.

The program provides a graphical, user-friendly interface that hides the complexities involved in manually entering MICR commands. The user is no longer required to know the specific MICR commands or the detailed data associated with each command. However, the program still allows manual entry of commands for advanced users.

In a typical application, the program can be used to query the MICR Reader about its current setup. The setup options are presented in an easy-to-read screen, where the user can review them. Then, with a few clicks, the options can be modified and immediately downloaded to the MICR Reader. The user can also use the program to verify the MICR Reader operation by reading checks or cards and observing the data received on the screen.

FEATURES

• Supports the RS232 interface for Maxi MICR, Mini MICR, MICR Plus, and MICRImage

• Supports Wedge interface for Maxi MICR and Mini MICR

• Access to all programmable options available for the MICR Check Reader

• All options can be saved to files for later reference and download

• Uploads current configuration from a MICR Reader

• Designs, edits and downloads Flexible Formats

• Displays check or card data received from MICR Reader

• Manual entry of MICR commands

• Autodetect function for the RS232 interface

REQUIREMENTS

The following are required for operating the program:

• PC with Windows OS

• Any one of the following MagTek MICR Readers:

- RS232 Maxi MICR

- RS232 Mini MICR

- RS232 MICR Plus

- Wedge Maxi MICR

- Wedge Mini MICR

- USB Mini MICR

- MICRImage

• MICRbase Install Package (CD), P/N 30037855

MICRbase, Setup Program for MICR Readers

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

The following documents are relevant to this program:

• MINI MICR, RS232, With Optional 3-Track MSR, Technical Reference Manual, P/N

99875057

• MAXI MICR, RS232, With Optional 2-Track MSR, Technical Reference Manual, P/N

99875073

• MINI MICR WEDGE, With Optional 3-Track MSR, Technical Reference Manual, P/N

99875074

• MICR PLUS, RS232, With Optional 3-Track MSR, Technical Reference Manual, P/N

99875081

• MICRImage Check Reader, Technical Reference Manual, P/N 99875173

• MICRImage Check Reader, Command Reference Manual, P/N 99875175

SECTION 2. INSTALLATION

Program Installation consists of installing the MICRbase Program, setting up port communications, and setting up MICR communications.

PROGRAM SETUP

The MICRbase Install Package is distributed on a CD, which contains the following files: MICRbase.exe (file) Readme.txt (file) Mfc42.dll (file) Msvcrt.dll (file) Magepnt (folder) Magepnt.ini (file) Magepnt.sys (file) Regini.exe (file) Regupdt.txt (file)

To install the MICRbase Program, proceed as follows:

1. Create a new folder with the name "MICRBASE" (or a custom name).

2. Copy all the files from the CD to this folder.

3. For wedge-based products or Windows NT operating system only, follow the additional instructions in the file \MICRbase\MagEpNt\Regupdt.txt.

4. For wedge-based products on windows 2K and XP operating systems only, follow the additional instructions in the file \MICRbase\MTKBHOOK\Install.htm.

5. For USB Driver Installation:

When using the USB version of the IntelliPIN or Mini MICR, you must install the appropriate USB driver files onto your computer. The USB devices will only operate on computers with Windows 98/ME or Windows 2000/XP operating systems.

The USB driver files are available in two forms:

- On a CD (p/n 30035077)

- From the MagTek web site (www.magtek.com) (p/n 99510038). (The files on the web site are provided in a self-extracting zip file. Run the application and unzip the files to a temporary folder on your local disk drive.)

After you have extracted all the files from the ZIP file or if you have the CD, proceed with installation steps below. These steps will only have to be performed the first time you attach the device.

MICRbase, Setup Program for MICR Readers

1) After the USB cable and the power adapter have been connected to the device and to the PC, Windows will indicate that it found new hardware and will show the IntelliPIN or Mini MICR device has been attached.

2) You will then be prompted to use the USB Wizard to install the device driver and other appropriate files.

3) When prompted, ask the Wizard to search for a suitable device driver.

4) If you have the MagTek USB drivers on a CD, specify the CD drive and appropriate path (USB-98-ME or USB-2K-XP) as the location of the driver. If you used the web installation, you many use the Browse button to specify the location to where the files were extracted.

5) After you locate the requested INF file, click Open.

6) After all of the files have been installed, click Finish.

After the files have been installed, any application program can communicate with the IntelliPIN or Mini MICR just as if it is attached to a regular RS-232 COM port. If your application can automatically detect the available COM ports, the newly installed USB device will be shown as one of the available COM ports (e.g., COM5).

If your application does not support COM port selection, you can determine the COM port number by using the device manager. This can be done by right-clicking on the My Computer icon on the desktop; then select Properties. In Windows 98/ME, click the Device Manager tab; in Windows 2000/XP, click the Hardware tab, then Device Properties. When the Device Manager window opens, click on the plus sign next to Ports (COM & LPT). The new device will be shown in the list with its COM port identified.

6. Run the MICRbase.exe.

7. To create a shortcut using Windows Explorer:

- Open the MICRBASE folder

- Select, drag and drop (press and hold left button on mouse) the Micrbase.exe file to the Windows Desktop

- When prompted, right click on Create shortcut(s) here

- To run the Program, close Windows Explorer, then click twice on the icon.

SECTION 3. MAIN SCREEN

The Main Screen is the first screen displayed when the user runs the program. This screen contains menus, buttons, and status descriptions similar to those of Windows 98.

The drop-down menus are File, View, Communicate, Configure, and Help. The Toolbar buttons are described below and are represented in text as: New, Open, Save, Cut, Copy, Paste, Print, Help. The Status Bar describes each button on the toolbar when the cursor points to the button.

MENUS

The Menus are as follows:

File

The selections available in this menu are as follows:

SELECTION DESCRIPTION

New Allows start of a new configuration from default settings or from the current

configuration of an attached MICR Reader Open Opens previously saved MICR configuration files (with ".mic" extension) Save Saves the current configuration under the current file Save As Saves the configuration under the file name specified by the user Print Prints the current configuration Print Preview Displays the current configuration in Print Preview form Print Setup Displays printer settings Exit Exits the MICRbase program

View

The selections available in this menu are as follows:

SELECTION DESCRIPTION

Toolbar Removes or displays the Toolbar Status Bar Removes or displays the Status Bar

Communicate

The selections available in this menu are as follows:

SELECTION DESCRIPTION

Communication Setup Contains options needed to establish communication between the PC and

the MICR reader. This dialog box is described and illustrated in Section 4, Operation.

Communicate With MICR Contains dialog boxes to send and receive data from the MICR Reader.

These dialog boxes is described and illustrated in Section 4, Operation.

MICRbase, Setup Program for MICR Readers

Configure

Contains options needed to design, upload, and download configurations for the MICR Reader. These options are described in Section 5 for the RS232 interface and Section 6 for the Wedge interface.

Help

The selections available in this menu are as follows:

SELECTION DESCRIPTION

About MICRbase Lists the Program Version, Part Number, and Part Number Revision of the

MICRbase program

ASCII Table Displays a complete list of ASCII characters and their decimal values

TOOLBAR

The toolbar buttons are as follows:

New

Allows start of a new configuration from default settings or the current configuration of an attached MICR Reader.

Open

Opens previously saved MICR configuration files (.mic extension).

Save As

Saves the current configuration to the current file.

Cut, Copy, or Paste

Standard Windows 95 buttons for cutting, copying, and pasting.

Print

When clicked, Prints the current configuration.

Help

Lists the Program Version, Part Number, and Part Number Revision. This menu also includes a table of ASCII characters and decimal equivalents.

STATUS BAR

When the cursor points to a Toolbar button, the Status Bar describes the function.

SECTION 4. OPERATION

This section contains operating selections for communication and configuration of a MICR Reader.

MICR READER COMMUNICATION

Before configuration, the MICRbase program must establish communication between the PC and the MICR Reader. The Communicate menu contains dialog boxes that allow the user to establish and verify communication with the MICR Reader. These dialog boxes are described below.

ommunication Setup

This dialog box is shown in Figure 4-1. The buttons, menus, and check boxes are described below.

Figure 4-1. Communication Setup

Interface Type – The interface is either RS232 or Wedge. Select one. Test – This is used to verify the communication between the PC and the MICR. When this

button is clicked, the Status line will respond.

MICRbase, Setup Program for MICR Readers

Status – The response to the Test button is: Testing communication. Please wait… and if the PC and MICR are properly connected, the message will be: Communication test passed. If communication has not been established, the message will be: Communication test failed.

RS232 Parameters – This box displays the current settings for the selected PC Com Port. Auto Detect RS232 Parameters – When this button is clicked, the program automatically

searches for a MICR Reader connected to any of the available Com Ports. A status line and progress bar will provide information about the search. If a MICR Reader is detected, the program will synchronize the communication parameters of the PC and the MICR Reader, and the parameters of the PC Com Port will be displayed here.

Serial Port – must match the serial port the MICR is connected to.

Baud Rate – The baud rate is one of several speeds at which the MICR Reader can

communicate with the PC. The speeds are: 300, 600, 1200, 4800, 9600, 19200 38400, 57600, and 115200.

Parity – Type of character parity used. Stop Bits – Normally, one stop bit is used for most applications. Two stop bits are used to allow

extra time for slower Host equipment.

Data Bits – The number of data bits per character.

Wedge Parameters – The checkbox is for Wedge NCR only. If this box is checked, scan codes

for the keypad are used in a telephone configuration. If the box is not checked, the program uses a calculator configuration. (See Section 6 for an illustration of these configurations.)

Communicate with MICR

This dialog box shown in Figure 4-2 sends commands to the MICR Reader and receives information from the MICR Reader.

MICR Command – This box is used to send commands typed by the user to the MICR Reader. For example, to send the command for Switch A, type swa in the MICR Command box. Then click Send or press <Enter> and the following will appear in the Communication Dialog box:

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