MagTek EC2000 99875713 - Manual (Page 5)

1 - Introduction
ExpressCard 2000| Instant Issuance Card Personalization System | Programmer’s Reference (Windows SDK)
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1 Introduction
This manual is for programmers who wish to develop custom card personalization software that can
communicate with ExpressCard 2000 (EC2000) devices. It begins with an introduction to the EC2000
device and supporting software architecture, then provides syntax for available operations.
1.1 Product Summary
ExpressCard 2000 (EC2000) is a compact instant-issuance card personalization device (CPD) that can
securely, fully personalize any CR80-sized credit, debit, ATM, gift, loyalty, or membership card in as
little as 90 seconds.
ExpressCard 2000 is supported by QwickCards.com and a wide range of third-party software solutions,
creating a complete, secure instant issuance system for distributed locations that can be maintained and
controlled centrally. With the feature-rich solution offered by EC2000, financial institutions will be able
to meet current market needs and also support new card issuance trends, including smart cards,
contactless cards, flat cards, and photo cards.
EC2000 uses the security of MagTek’s advanced MagneSafe™ Security Architecture, and MagnePrint®
card authentication technology for magstripe encoding. ExpressCard 2000’s physical and logical security
features exceed compliance requirements for instant issuance published by Visa® and MasterCard®.
EC2000’s MagnePrint Reference Capture Module captures and registers each card’s unique MagnePrint®
signature as it is issued. This registered signature can then be used to protect legitimate cardholders by
validating that the card being used at an ATM, teller window, home banking, or POS location is
authentic, not a counterfeit copy.
Product features include:
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Touchscreen LCD display
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Seven card stock hoppers (100 cards per hopper)
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Manual feed slot (single card processing)
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Magstripe encoding with MagnePrint® card authentication technology
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smart card encoding (contact only)
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Full-color image printing (two-sided)
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Embossing
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Foil tipping
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Rear indent printing
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Ethernet interface
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Secure enclosure with key or touchscreen unlock
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Physical and logical security features that exceed compliance requirements for instant issuance
published by Visa® and MasterCard®.
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Card issuance supported by QwickCards.com and third-party solutions
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Card issuance supported from third-party software using XML key-value pairs
For detailed information about the EC2000 device from the user perspective, see the ExpressCard 2000
User Installation and Operation Manual, available from MagTek.