MagTek STX99875342 User Manual
EXCELLA STX
MICR CHECK REA DER
AND DUAL-SIDED SCANNER
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Part Number: 99875342-1
FEBRUARY 2013
REGISTERED TO ISO 9001:2008
1710 Apollo Court
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: (562) 546-6400
FAX: (562) 546-6301
Technical Support: (651) 415-6800
www.magtek.com
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Rev Number
Date
Notes
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30 Mar 06
Initial Release
Copyright© 2004 - 2013
MagTek®, Inc.
Printed in the United States of Americ a
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may
be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any
purpose, without the express written permission of MagTek, Inc.
MagTek is a registered trademark of MagTek, Inc.
Excella STXTM is a trademark of MagTek, Inc.
MagnePrintTM is a trademark of MagTek, Inc.
REVISIONS
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LIMITED WARRANTY
MagTek warrants that the products sold to Reseller pursuant to this Agreement will perform in accordance with
MagTek’s published specifications. This warranty shall be provided only for a period of one year from the date of
the shipment of the product from MagTek (the “Warranty Period”). This warranty shall apply only to the original
purchaser unless the buyer is authorized by MagTek to resell the products, in which event, this warranty shall apply
only to the first repurchase.
During the Warranty Period, should this product fail to conform to MagTek’s specifications, MagTek will, at its
option, repair or replace this product at no add ition al charge except as set forth below. Repair parts and
replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced
parts and products become the property of MagTek. This limited warranty does not include service to repair
damage to the product resulting from accident, disaster, unreasonable use, misuse, abuse, customer’s negligence,
Reseller’s negligence, or non-MagTek modification of the product. MagTek reserves the right to examine the
alleged defective goods to determine whether the warranty is applicable.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, MagTek specifically disclaims any liability or warranty for goods
resold in other than MagTek’s original packages, and for goods modified, altered, or treated by customers.
Service may be obtained by delivering the product during the warranty period to MagTek (1710 Apollo Court, Seal
Beach, CA 90740). If this product is delivered by mail or by an equivalent shipping carrier, the customer agrees to
insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit, to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service
location and to use the original shipping container or equivalent. MagTek will return the product, prepaid, via a
three (3) day shipping service. A Return Material Authorization (RMA) number must accompany all returns.
MAGTEK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND MAGTEK DISCLAIMS ANY
WARRANTY OF ANY OTHER KIND, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
EACH PURCHASER UNDERSTANDS THAT THE MAGTEK PRODUCT IS OFFERED AS IS. IF THIS
PRODUCT DOES NOT CONFORM TO MAGTEK’S SPECIFICATIONS, THE SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE. MAGTEK’S LIABILITY, IF ANY, TO RESELLER
OR TO RESELLER’S CUSTOMERS, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO
MAGTEK BY RESELLER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL MAGTEK BE LIABLE TO
THE RESELLER OR THE RESELLER’S CUSTOMER FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST
PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT
OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, EVEN IF MAGTEK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE SECTIONS RELATING TO MAGTEK’S LIMITED WARRANTY,
MAGTEK’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE CONTRACT PRICE OF THE
PRODUCTS.
MAGTEK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS MAY BE STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT, AND MAGTEK DISCLAIMS ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
MAGTEK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONTINGENT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY. MAGTEK FURTHER LIMITS ITS LIABILITY OF ANY KIND
WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENCE ON ITS PART, TO THE
CONTRACT PRICE FOR THE GOODS.
MAGTEK’S SOLE LIABILITY AND BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES ARE STATED IN THIS SECTION
AND IN THE SECTION RELATING TO MAGTEK’S LIMITED WARRANTY.
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Agency approvals are pending:
FCC WARNING STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own exp ense.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 Of The FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. And (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CANADIAN DOC STATEMENT
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de las classe A prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par les ministère des Communications du Canada.
This Class A digital apparatus c omplies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numériqué de la classe A est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CE STANDARDS
Testing for compliance to CE was performed by an independent laboratory. The unit under test was
found compliant to Class A.
UL/CSA
This product is listed per Underwriter Laboratories and Canadian Underwriter Laboratories 1950.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 1
CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 1
REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 1
FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................... 1
ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................................................ 2
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 2. INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................... 5
COVER REMOVAL .................................................................................................................................. 5
Outer Cover Removal ........................................................................................................................... 6
Center Cover Removal ......................................................................................................................... 7
PRINTER/CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL ...................................................................... 8
Printer/Cartridge Installation ................................................................................................................. 8
Center Cover Replacement .................................................................................................................. 9
Outer Cover Replacement .................................................................................................................... 9
CABLE CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 10
CABLING ................................................................................................................................................ 10
SECTION 3. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................... 13
POWER UP ............................................................................................................................................ 13
OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Check Insertion ................................................................................................................................... 13
ID Card Insertion ................................................................................................................................ 14
LED Locations and Descriptions ........................................................................................................ 14
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Printer/Cartridge Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 16
Scan Bar Cleaning.............................................................................................................................. 17
Card and Check Path Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 19
APPENDIX A. BUILT-IN WEB PAGE ........................................................................................................ 21
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................. 21
STATUS .................................................................................................................................................. 21
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 22
CALIBRATE ............................................................................................................................................ 22
UPDATE FIRMWARE ............................................................................................................................. 23
CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................. 24
Network Configuration Tab ................................................................................................................. 25
Ethernet Configuration Tab ................................................................................................................ 26
USB Configuration Tab ...................................................................................................................... 28
Save/Restore Configuration Tab ........................................................................................................ 29
RESET DEVICE...................................................................................................................................... 30
APPENDIX B. USB CONFIGURATION UTILITY ..................................................................................... 31
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................. 31
DEVICE ADDRESS S ETUP ................................................................................................................... 32
APPENDIX C. CHECK READING ............................................................................................................. 33
E13-B CHARACTER SET ...................................................................................................................... 33
CMC-7 CHARACTER SET ..................................................................................................................... 33
CHECK LAYOUTS ................................................................................................................................. 34
MICR FIELDS ......................................................................................................................................... 35
1-Transit Field ..................................................................................................................................... 35
2-On-Us Field ..................................................................................................................................... 36
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3-Amount Field ................................................................................................................................... 36
4-Auxiliary On-Us Field ...................................................................................................................... 36
APPENDIX D. LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT ............................................................................................ 37
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TABLES AND FIGURES
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
Figure C-2. Business Checks..................................................................................................................... 35
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Figure 1-1. Excella STX
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Part Number
Description
22350001
MICR EXCELLA STX USB/ETH COLR MSR FPRT BPRT
22350002
MICR EXCELLA STX USB/ETH COLR MSR FPRT BPRT W/DEV KIT
22350003
MICR EXCELLA ST X USB/ETH GRAY MSR
22350004
MICR EXCELLA STX USB/ETH GRAY FPRT BPRT
22350005
MICR EXCELLA STX USB/ETH GRAY MSR FPRT BPRT
22350006
MICR EXCELLA STX USB/ETH GRAY FPRT
22350007
MICR EXCELLA STX USB/ETH GRAY BPRT
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:
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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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 SOFTW AR E
965300XX
Sample Checks, Pack of 5
97200033
Cleaning Swabs
• 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 MagnePrint
ACCESSORIES
Accessories available for the Excella Reader include the following:
TM
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications for the STX are listed in Table 1-1.
Section 1. Features and Specifica tions
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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 compression:
CCITT G4 or JPEG
Check Feed:
Manual feed of a single check
MICR fonts supported
E13-B
CMC-7
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.
Table 1-1. Specifications
Image Resolution:
Interface Options RS-232,
*ISO (International Standards Organization) and AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle
Administrators).
200 dpi (scaling to 100 dpi); Black/white and grayscale images (color
images are offered as an option)
USB 2.0, USB 1.1 compatible
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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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