ID Tech EzWriter User Manual

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ID TECH EzWriter
Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................6
Quick Start ............................................................................................................................7
Installing WorkShop Software............................................................................................7
Installing EzWriter..............................................................................................................7
Communication Interface...................................................................................................7
Using WorkShop..............................................................................................................11
Writing on a Card (Quick Start)........................................................................................13
Reading a Card (Quick Start) ..........................................................................................15
WorkShop Utility..................................................................................................................16
WorkShop Window ..........................................................................................................17
Message Box...................................................................................................................18
Card Type........................................................................................................................18
Setup ...............................................................................................................................19
Write ................................................................................................................................22
Read................................................................................................................................23
Compare..........................................................................................................................23
Erase ...............................................................................................................................23
Sequential Write ..............................................................................................................24
Read & Writing File Operations .......................................................................................25
Read To File ................................................................................................................25
Write From File ............................................................................................................25
Database Application.......................................................................................................26
EzWriter Technical Reference Guide..................................................................................31
Introduction......................................................................................................................31
Description.......................................................................................................................31
Accessories .....................................................................................................................31
Terms & Related documents ...........................................................................................32
Specifications ..................................................................................................................33
Interface...........................................................................................................................34
RS-232:........................................................................................................................34
USB-RS232: ................................................................................................................35
Command & Response Introduction ...................................................................................36
IDT Command Set...........................................................................................................36
AMC Compatible Command Set......................................................................................45
Special AMC Emulation Settings.....................................................................................60
Maintenance........................................................................................................................62
Appendix A Outline drawings ............................................................................................63
Appendix B: Card Formats..................................................................................................64
ISO ..................................................................................................................................64
AAMVA............................................................................................................................65

ID Tech EzWriter Specifications

General

Interface	RS-232
Scan speed (max)	127 mm/sec
Compatible operating systems	Windows
Operating voltage	24 V
LED indicators	Yes
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C
Cable length	1.8 m

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	1360 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	64 x 204 x 67 mm