Cleaning The Micr Mechanism; Notes On Using The Micr Reader; Self Test - Epson TM-J7100 Developer's Manual

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2. The printer will detect the check and start drawing it in. When the printer starts drawing it
in, let go of the check immediately. When the printer ejects the check and the CUT SHEET
LED starts blinking again; remove the check by pulling it straight up; do not pull it at an
angle.

Cleaning the MICR Mechanism

Approximately every 12 months clean the MICR head with a moistened cleaning sheet.
Use the following or an equivalent commercially available cleaning sheet:
Note:
Be sure not to use an adhesive cleaning sheet.
Follow the steps below:
1. Load roll paper in the printer; turn off the power; then open the roll paper cover and turn the
power back on while holding down the CLEANING button.
2. Press the CLEANING button 7 times; then close the paper roll cover. The printer prints the
following message on the roll paper and the CUT SHEET LED flashes.
3. Insert the cleaning sheet like a standard check.
CAUTION:
Be sure that the sheet is inserted with the correct side up and that it is inserted in the
correct direction. Use a cleaning sheet only one time; then discard it.

Notes on using the MICR reader

Do not install the printer near any magnetic fields. Be especially careful where you install your
display device and be sure to check the recognition rate of the MICR reader with the display
device in place.
Make sure that the printer is not subjected to any impact or vibration when it is performing a
MICR reading.

Self test

The printer has a self-test function that checks the following:
❏ Control circuit functions
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PRESAT brand (KIC) "CHECK READER CLEANING CARD."
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