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SECTION 1. OVERVIEW
The sections of this manual are as follows:
Section 1.
Overview
Section 2.
Architecture and Operation
Section 3.
Functions – describes ExpressCard 1000 API functions and return codes.
REQUIREMENTS
The following item is required for software installation:
P/N 33090060 ExpressCard Software Development Kit (This CD installs ExpressCard 1000 Demo
Program and MTECSDK.dll)
INTRODUCTION
The ExpressCard 1000 (EC1000) is a desktop card production/personalization system that has
the capability to instantly issue financial or ID cards in approximately 2 to 3 minutes per card.
The primary functions and features of the EC1000 are as follows:
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Dual card-input hoppers (100 cards per hopper)
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Manual Insertion Slot (Single card entry)
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Encoder module (Magstripe/smartcard/contactless-card/MagnePrint)
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Thermal/Dye-Sublimation Printer (Print on dual sides of card)
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Embosser/Rear-Indent module (Mechanically embosses/indents characters on card surface)
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Exit module (Exits completed card, or stores rejected card in internal hopper)
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Secure enclosure that can logically detect/permit access to the device
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Touchscreen LCD display that provides for primary user interface.
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Ethernet interface
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XML protocol, using MagTek defined key-value pairs.
This manual is intended for use by Application Programmers who want to develop custom application
code to directly control and interface to the EC1000 device.
In regard to interface options, programmers can choose from 2 approaches to facilitate an interface to the
device:
1. Directly utilize XML protocol and MagTek defined key-value pairs.
2. Utilize a MagTek API DLL.
Both options are effective in facilitating an interface to the device.
However, there is probably an advantage in utilizing the MagTek API, as it will ensure that if any changes
occur to the underlying hardware interface of the device (e.g. USB, RS-232, Firewire, etc…), the
Application layer will be abstracted from these changes, and will not have to make any code changes.
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