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Testing Reading and Communication
This test determines if the reader is functioning properly.
1.
Start the application
Page Reader Expo
from the shortcut created during software
installation.
2.
Select a scheme that matches your reader. If you are unsure, select the “ePassport and
Images” scheme.
3.
Click
Select
.
4.
Verify that the green LED (READY) is on and the test application indicates
Ready to
Scan
. (The reader is ready to accept documents).
5.
Select the test card DS-00031 (ePassport) or DS-00034 (Full Page) supplied with the
reader.
Note:
Readers with the ePassport option are supplied with test card DS-00031
containing OCR data as well as a programmed contactless chip. Readers
without the ePassport option are supplied with test card DS-00034 containing
only OCR data.
6.
Place the test card face down on the document tray.
Note:
For best reading results, align the document with the left guide.
7.
Push the card to the back of the document window until it stops.
Note:
Do not move the document during the scanning process.
8.
Observe the LEDs during the scanning procedure.
The READY LED turns off and the amber LED (BUSY) turns on.
The amber LED (BUSY) remains on while the reader scans and processes the data.
The green LED (OK) turns on, indicating a successful read.
The READY LED turns on, indicating that the reader is ready to scan another
document.
The data from the test card is sent to the host computer and the results displayed on the PC
screen.