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      Scanner Setup

      Set up your ID scanner and connect it to your VeriScan or WizzForms software.

      ID Scanner Setup

      IDScan.net supports a variety of ID scanning devices, such as scanners by E-Seek, Thales (formerly Gemalto, and Panasonic. )


      Drivers for our all of our supported ID scanners can be found on our website here.

      A Quick Start Guide which contains overall instructions for scanner setup can be viewed here.

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      ID Tech ID Scanner Setup Instructions

      SwiftScan TS200 by Unitech 

      E-Seek M200, M210, M250, M260 ID Scanner Setup Instructions

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      1. Plug scanner into any available USB port
      2. Download driver from our website here.
      3. Run the file CDM21228_Setup.exe
      4. Follow prompts to install the driver
      5. Restart VeriScan
      6. Select the Scanners/Images tab from the top menu.
      7. Use the drop down box on the left to select your device. (USB Serial Port w/ COM#)

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      E-Seek M280 ID Scanner Setup Instructions

      Download a PDF Quick Start Guide for the E-Seek M280 >>

      1. Plug scanner into any available USB port
      2. Download BOTH drivers  from our website here. (Driver Download and Image Driver Download)
      3. Extract the M280v2_Driver.zip file
      4. Run the setup file CDM21228_Setup.exe
      5. Follow prompts to install the driver
      6. Open the Device Manager and look for Other Devices > M280V2
      7. Right click on M280V2 and select Update Driver
      8. Select "Browse my computer for driver software"
      9. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the M280V2_Driver.zip file earlier.
      10. Select your appropriate OS and click Okay
      11. Restart VeriScan
      12. Select the Scanners/Images tab from the top menu.
      13. Use the drop down box on the left to select your device. (USB Serial Port w/ COM#)
       

      Please note that E-Seek ID scanners as well as magnetic readers with USB cables are considered “Serial Devices”, and thus need to be configured accordingly. You can only use one scanning device at a time. If you are not sure which COM port to select for your reader, simply refer to Device Manager via the Hardware and Sound tab in Control Panel*. Once in Device Manager, use the drop down under Ports (COM & LPT).


      *If running Windows 10, Control Panel can be accessed by using the Search feature (Windows Key + S), or by right-clicking the Start button.

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      Thales (Formerly Gemalto) ID Scanner Setup Instructions

      1. Plug scanner into any available USB port
      2. Download the appropriate driver from our website here.
      3. Run install file and follow prompts to install the driver
      4. Restart VeriScan
      5. Select the Scanners/Images tab from the top menu 
      6. Click on Page Reader Settings
      7. Select connected scanner serial number from the drop down
      8. Click OK

      ID Tech ID Scanner Setup Instructions

      1. Download driver from our website here.
      2. Plug in your scanner and allow Windows to install the basic drivers
      3. Unzip your downloaded file (USBCDC_Driver_A.zip) until you are left with the folder 80066803-004_USBCDC_Driver
      4. Open Device Manager on your PC
      5. Click on Ports and right-click USB Serial Device
      6. Update driver
      7. Select Browse my computer for driver software
      8. Point it to your previously unzipped folder, then click OK
      9. Select Next and Windows should install update the scanner with the required drivers
      10. Select the Scanners/Images tab from the top menu and use the drop down box on the left to select your device

      SwiftScan TS200 by Unitech 

      The SwiftScan TS200 by Unitech has 2 USB-ends on the cable.

      One of the USB-ends has a cable branching back to the device as well as another branching to another USB port. This 'center' USB-end must be plugged into the computer. If plugged in to a USB 3.0 port, this will be the only cable necessary, though we still recommend plugging in both USB-ends to ensure the device has enough power. A USB-hub can be used in the event that your computer does not offer enough USB ports to successfully power the device.

      1. Plug the RJ45 connector end of the cable into the scanner.
      2. Plug in both USB ends into the computer or a powered USB hub. The device works best when both USB plugs are used, but can be used with only 1 plug connected.

      3. For VeriScan: Start the VeriScan software and navigate to Settings > Devices > +Add > Scanner and select the COM port assigned to the scanner.
      4. For WizzForms: Start the Wizzforms software. Right click the WizzForms Icon in the system tray by the time and navigate to Reader/Scanner #1. Click the dropdown and select the COM port assigned to the scanner.

      Your selected device should now be ready to use within the VeriScan application!


      Create a support ticket here if you don’t see your scanner setup instructions listed.