MagTek 2241 Check Reader

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MagTek 2241 Check Reader
Using the MagTek 2241 with eCheckTrac
10/6/2015
MagTek 2241
MagTek 2241 Check Reader
Using the MagTek 2241 Check Reader with eCheckTrac
Contents
Revision History ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Description................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Key points ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Connecting the Reader to your computer ............................................................................................................................ 2
Installing the MagTek ActiveX control .................................................................................................................................. 4
Enabling Check Reader in eCheckTrac .................................................................................................................................. 5
Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Change COM port number in Windows 8 ............................................................................................................................ 7
Using 32-bit Internet Explorer ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Revision History
Revision
7/22/2014
8/7/2014
10/5/2015
10/6/2015
Description
Original Document
Short cut to 32-bit IE (appendix)
Compatibility View no longer required or supported
32-bit not required for IE11
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Description
This document describes the installation, configuration, and use of the MagTek 2241 Check Reader for the purposes of
scanning Security Checks, updating Bank information in the Client Profile, and facilitating the BOC entry type for ACH
transactions (Michigan).
Key points
1. MICRbase configuration utility required for installation
Download: http://www.magtek.com/support/software/demo_programs/micrbase_setup.asp
2. Configuration file provided by eCheckTrac required for installation
Download: http://www.echecktrac.com/data/echecktrac-magtek.zip
3. Reader only compatible with Internet Explorer 9 or later (ActiveX required for communication with eCheckTrac)
4. ActiveX component installs automatically from the eCheckTrac Bank tab when store rule is enabled
Configuration
A configuration file is provided with this document (eCheckTrac-MagTek.mic). This file must be loaded onto your check
reader using the MICRbase configuration utility provided by MagTek. This utility can be downloaded directly from
MagTek at the following URL: http://www.magtek.com/support/software/demo_programs/micrbase_setup.asp.
Connecting the Reader to your computer
Connect the MagTek 2241 Check Reader to your computer. If your computer does not have a Serial Port, the use of a
Serial-to-USB converter cable may be required. This is available at the retailer from whom you purchased your check
reader(s). Alternatively, Serial-to-USB adapter cables can be purchased inexpensively from your local office supply store.
1. Connect your MagTek reader to your computer on COM port 3. If your reader installs automatically on a
different COM port, you will need to change the COM port to 3 in order for the device to function properly with
eCheckTrac. See “Change COM port number in Windows” at the end of this document.
2. Open the MagTek MICRbase program, and Click on Communicate > Communication Setup.
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3. In Communication Setup, click the “Test” button to attempt to communicate with your reader. You may need to
click “Auto Detect RS232 Settings” in order to “find” the reader. Once the Status reads “Communications test
passed”, click on OK to close Communication Setup.
4. In MICRbase, click the folder icon at the top-left, then locate and open the configuration file provided by
eCheckTrac. Download: http://www.echecktrac.com/data/echecktrac-magtek.zip
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5. Click “DOWNload Configuration To MICR”. The configuration settings will be loaded onto your check reader. Click
OK to close the window
6. Exit MICRbase, your check reader is now configured for use with eCheckTrac.
Installing the MagTek ActiveX control
The MagTek ActiveX control is required for eCheckTrac to communicate with your Check Reader. eCheckTrac will install
this software on your computer automatically, however there are some security prompts you must accept during the
installation process.
1. Open Internet Explorer (For older versions, 32 bit may be required. See appendix at the end of this document)
2. Go to http://www.echecktrac.com/magtek.htm
3. This page will attempt to install the required software from MagTek. Click the “Install” button on the information
bar to allow the installation to proceed.
4. If you receive a “User Account Control” prompt that asks “Do you want to allow the following program to make
changes to this computer?” click on Yes to allow the installation to proceed.
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5. The page will update, and should now display a status of “Ready to scan”, as shown below. If the page does not
update automatically, click the Refresh button in your browser, or press F5 on your keyboard.
6. You may now swipe a check through the scanner, and the page will update with the Routing Number, Account
Number, and Check Number of the check.
Enabling Check Reader in eCheckTrac
The “Check Reader” rule must be added to your rule set to enable Check Reader functionality.
1. Login to eCheckTrac using Internet Explorer
2. Open the rule set you would like to add the check reader rule to
(Admin > Rules and Tables > Rule Sets > Click on desired rule set
3. Click the “Add Rule” button
4. Select “General” from the group dropdown, and Check Reader from the rule dropdown. MagTek 2241 Series is
the only available option. Click on Commit.
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5. Next, open your “Security Checks” rule, or click Add Rule and choose the Security Checks rule from the Advance
Group. You may configure this rule to require security checks to be scanned (Michigan).
Installation and Configuration of your MagTek 2241 series check reader is now complete. The reader is now ready for use
in eCheckTrac.
When creating a new Advance for a borrower, you may now scan their security check(s) on the security check entry
screen. Security Checks must be scanned with the reader in order to use the check for a BOC payment (ACH) in Michigan.
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Appendix
Change COM port number in Windows 8
Follow the procedure below to change the COM port number in Windows 7/8. While the screens may appear different,
the same procedure applies to Windows 10.
1.
Open System Properties
2.
Open Device Manager
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3.
Expand Ports (COM & LPT) and double click on USB-to-Serial COM Port to open its properties
4.
In the Properties box, Click on Port Settings tab.
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5.
In Port Settings, click on the Advanced button.
6.
Now in the Advanced Port Settings, any port number may be assigned.
Click OK on all Property Windows.
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Using 32-bit Internet Explorer
If the check reader never indicates “ready” in eCheckTrac (stuck in the “loading” state), you may have to use the 32 bit
version of Internet explorer. If you are using IE 11 or greater, both the 32 and 64 bit versions will work. However, older
versions may not function properly in the 64 bit browser.
If you are using a 64-bit Windows computer, there are two versions of Internet Explorer (IE) on your computer. The 64bit version will be the default. While eCheckTrac works with either version, your MagTek reader will work only with the
32-bit version. Follow the directions here to create a shortcut to the 32-bit version.
1. Browse to C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\
2. In this folder, locate the file “iexplore.exe”
3. Right-click on this file, and choose Send To | Desktop (create shortcut)
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