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ID TECH EzWriter
Introduction
EzWriter is a personal computer peripheral device for reading and writing magnetic stripe
card data. WorkShop is the companion software product, which provides operation of
EzWriter through a Personal Computer. The MagStripe cards must meet the ISO 7811
standards for an ID1 card (typical credit card). Cards are manually swiped through the slot
to perform a reading and/or writing operation. Data can be written and read verified with
one swipe. The Reader/Writer supports magnetic stripe track formats defined either by an
established industry standard or by a user (customer defined) data format. All formats use
F/2F data bit encoding (writing) and either 210 or 75 bits per inch (BPI) data densities. The
EzWriter can read and write both High coercivity and Low coercivity (Hi-Co & Lo-Co)
magnetic stripes.
The enclosure is a die cast metal housing that provides weight and stability for excellent
performance. There are two communication interfaces, either RS232 or USB, available
through an attached six-foot cable. There are two command protocols available for
EzWriter operations; the IDT protocol is the default and the AMC protocol is selectable
using the Workshop application on the Companion CD. A separate power adaptor is
required to supply the power needed for writing cards.
There are three Sections to this document:
The First Section
provides Quick Start information covering EzWriter installation and
installation of ID TECH’s WorkShop Utility Application software. WorkShop operates with
both RS232 unit and USB units and provides easy to use commands for performing all read
and write functions. A simple example of WorkShop operation is given in this section. The
example performs the two most basic operations, writing and then reading on a Lo-Co or
Hi-Co magnetic stripe card.
The Second Section
provides operation details for all the WorkShop functions.
The Third Section
is the Technical Guide for the Reader/Writer. This section provides the
product specification, commands, and related information. There are two command sets
supported by EzWriter units supplied after November of 2006. The default command set is
based on prior IDT products; the new command set is based on the Universal Serial
Interface, which supports the original AMC products operations. The AMC command set is
provided to support backward compatibility with previous software products & applications.
The Magnetic Stripe Reader & Writer is RoHS compliant.
For additional information, contact us or visit our website.
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