MagTek STX99875344 User Manual

Figure 4. Rear Print Cartridge Installation/Removal

5. RUN EXCELLA DEMO

• Click on the Excella Demo icon to run the demo.

• The Demo’s main screen will be displayed (see Figure 5 below).

• In the “Select Device” window, choose the device you want to connect (USB or Ethernet).

• Click on the “Connect” button.

• Based on the document you want to read, click on one of these buttons:

o “Check”, to read and scan checks (the left LED is blinking)
o “Card”, to read and scan ID cards (the right LED is blinking)
o “Check/Card”, the unit will accept either a check or a card (both LED’s blinking)

• Feed the appropriate document.

• The unit will remain in the Read/Scan mode until the “Stop” button is clicked.

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EXCELLA STX INSTALLATION GUIDE
(RNDIS USB Drivers or Ethernet Only)

1. START

• For USB, go to Step 2 below

• For Ethernet, got to Step 3 below

2. USB INSTALLATION

Software Installation

• Remove earlier versions of the demo using the PC’s Add or Remove Programs.

• Insert Excella STX’s Software & Drivers CD in drive; the CD will run automatically.

• Follow the wizard instructions to install the software and use the default directories.

• When prompted by the Wizard, select option (a) and (b) below to install the Excella STX Demo and API;

to skip the Excella STX Demo and only install the API and MagTek USB Drivers, select option (b) only:
(a) Excella STX Demo and API (Demo requires drivers for USB Devices)
(b) Excella STX USB Driver and API

• When done, click on Finish to complete the installation process.

• NOTE: The default destination folder is C:\Program Files\MagTek\Excella-STX\

Connect cables

• Connect interface USB cable to Excella STX (refer to Figure 1 below).

• Connect round connector from the power supply to Excella.

• Connect the power cord to the socket on the power supply block.

• Connect the three-prong power cord to AC wall outlet.

• Wait until only the middle LED is illuminated with a steady green.

• Connect interface cable to PC.

• NOTE: When the device is plugged in and detected by the PC, the USB drivers will be automatically

installed.

Power Cord

Figure 1. Cables & Connectors

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Device Address Setup

• Using My Computer go to the folder C:\program files\Magtek\Excella-STX.

• Run the ExcellaUSBConfig.exe program (see Figure 2 below)

Ethernet Configuration

• In your web browser, type Excella STX’s default Ethernet IP address as follows: http://192.168.10.100;

Excella STX’s built-in web page will be displayed.

• In the User Menu, click on Configuration.

• Select the Ethernet tab and configure all parameters shown (see Figure 3 below).

• Click on Save Settings and close the web browser.

• Continue to Step 4, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE(S) below.

Figure 2. Excella Setup Utility Screen

• For Subnet Mask, Network Device ID and Excella Device, accept the defaults shown.

• Click once on the Search button (this will automatically fill in valid IP addresses).

• Click on the Apply button.

• Click OK.

• Close this program.

• Continue to Step 4, INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE(S) below.

3. ETHERNET INSTALLATION

Connect cables

• Connect Ethernet interface cable, USB to Excella STX (refer to Figure 1 above).

• Connect round connector from the power supply to Excella.

• Connect the power cord to the socket on the power supply block.

• Connect the three-prong power cord to AC wall outlet.

• Wait until only the middle LED is illuminated with a steady green.

• Connect interface cable to PC.

Figure 3. Ethernet Configuration Screen

4. INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE(S)

• Remove the outer cover by pressing the release buttons on each side and lifting the cover.

• Remove the center cover by pressing the rear/front release buttons and lifting the cover.

• Ensure the printer latch is down and locate the alignment pegs on the Printer/Cartridge and the guide

holes in the Printer Base (see Figure 4 below).

• Slide the alignment pegs into the guide holes as indicated in the figure below.

• Raise the latch so that it touches the Printer/Cartridge.

• Press the latch into the lock position, and move the Cartridge slightly to ensure it is locked.

• If needed, perform steps 1-4 on the Front Printer/Cartridge located inside of the exit path.

Figure 4. Rear Print Cartridge Installation/Removal

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