MagTek IntelliCAT99875659 - Manual (Page 3)

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Introduction
MicroSoft® announced XP will become obsolete in April 2014. For current users of IntelliCAT on an
XP system, MagTek recommends upgrading to Windows 7, 32bit PC’s. Windows 7, 64bit may be
used but there is a hardware limitation if Controller is used in the environment with respect to
Motorized IntelliCoders purchased before January 1, 2008. Operating systems above Win 7 are
neither certified nor supported by MagTek.
All Motorized IntelliCoders, regardless of the date code, will work in a Win 7 32bit environment.
If utilizing a Win 7 64bit environment, ONLY the IntelliCAT Data Entry module may be used for card
encoding if the Motorized IntelliCoder is dated before January 1, 2008. IntelliCAT Controller may not
be used in a Win 7 64bit environment if the date code is dated before January 1, 2008. See below.
If the IntelliCAT Controller module is used, Motorized IntelliCoder Date checking is imperative as
many IntelliCAT customers have made multiple purchases over many years. Some or all of the
Motorized IntelliCoders may have been purchased before January 1, 2008. If you have a mixed set of
Date Codes, dating before and after January 1, 2008, it is recommended to purchase or upgrade Win
7 32bit ONLY.
Critical Note:
If the date code on the bottom of the Motorized IntelliCoder is dated before January 1, 2008, the
IntelliCAT Controller module may not be used in Win 7 64bit PC’s. Data Entry may be used, as
a direct connect, but the other IntelliCAT workstations that share the Motorized IntelliCoder will
no longer be supported. Contact your MagTek Sales Representative at 562-546-6400 to discuss
new options.
Prior to setting up the new PC, regardless of the new O.S, it is very important to keep the old PC on to
retrieve specific files that will need to be copied for use with the new installation. Failure to copy the
required files will be time consuming and a chargeable Professional Services Agreement will be
required.
The following are instructions to upgrade the IntelliCAT System. If assistance is required, please call
or email
[email protected] to schedule a Professional Services appointment.