Micr reader and dual-sided check scanner (40 pages)
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MICRImage CHECK READER TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Manual Part Number: 99875173 Rev 7 MAY 2003 REGISTERED TO ISO 9001:2000 20725 South Annalee Avenue Carson, CA 90746 Phone: (310) 631-8602 FAX: (310) 631-3956 Technical Support: (651) 415-6800 www.magtek.com...
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of MagTek, Inc. MagTek is a registered trademark of MagTek, Inc.
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Limited Warranty MagTek, Inc. warrants that the Product described in this document is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase where the date of purchase is defined as the date of shipment from MagTek. During this warranty period, MagTek shall, at their option, repair or replace without charge for either parts or labor, any failure, malfunction, defect or nonconformity which prevents the product from performing in accordance with MagTek’s published technical specifications...
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FCC WARNING STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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If your business has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the MICRImage with internal modem does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified...
Check Reader is both a MICR Reader (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) and a check-imaging device. The MICRImage reads the MICR character set at the bottom of a check, and the Imager produces a digitized image of the entire check. The characters and the image can be transmitted to a Host device.
SECTION 2. INSTALLATION The installation for the MICRImage Check Reader is described below. Figure 2-1 shows the unit with the MSR. Card Path Easy-Access Latch Check Path Figure 2-1. MICRImage with MSR REQUIREMENTS The following is required for the Installation: •...
On the AC power adapter, connect the plug to the wall outlet. The LED indicator on the MICRImage Reader should turn on to a steady green. The LED indicator is located on the slot where the check is first inserted for reading (see Figure 2-1).
Do not place the MICRImage Reader within 6 inches of a computer monitor or power supply. These devices may cause undesirable interference with the check reading operation. For a single PC, install the MICRImage cables as shown in Figure 2-3. P/N 22410302 MICRImage...
MICRImage Check Reader For a Terminal and Auxiliary Device, install the MICRImage cables as shown in Figure 2-4. 12 VDC Power Adapter P/N 22410306 Terminal MICRImage RS-232 Peripheral Figure 2-4. Cabling –Terminal and Auxiliary Device For a PC and Network connection, install the MICRImage cables as indicated in Figure 2-5.
Drop the check so the leading edge is in the open slot. Slide the check forward. When the MICRImage detects the presence of the check, the motor will turn on. At this time gently urge the check forward until the unit grabs the check. When this happens, release the check.
Slide the card in one motion from the top of the unit down through the slot as indicated in the illustration. After the card is read, the MICRImage will transmit the data as specified by the parameters. Figure 3-2. Optional Magnetic Swipe Reader Orientation...
Motor sensor blocked (motor does not run)* *Refer to “Section 4. Troubleshooting Guide.” CLEANING Clean the outside of the MICRImage unit with a soft, damp cloth and wipe with a dry cloth. Caution To avoid damaging the read head, do not get the inside of the check or card paths wet.
MICRImage Check Reader Pull Latch Up Then Back Easy-Access Latch Figure 3-3. Opening the Unit Cleaning Check Path and Imager When the unit is open, as shown in Figure 3-4, check the path for debris. To clean, turn the unit over and tap gently on the bottom.
Section 3. Operation To clean the Imager, use the cleaning swab, shown in Figure 3-5. Activate the swab by bending the plastic tube until you hear a snap. Figure 3-5. Activating the Cleaning Swab Wait until the liquid moves into the sponge tip. It should be damp when touched. When the tip of the swab is damp, clean the Imager by wiping the swab up and down the Imager as indicated in Figure 3-6.
MICRImage Check Reader Closing the Unit 1. Hold the unit as shown in Figure 3-7. Push the covers together while ensuring alignment of the pin and hole. 2. The unit is properly closed when the two panels are flush and the latch has "clicked"...
• Sample checks, P/N 96530005. • A small bottle of compressed air. SET-UP 1. Plug DB25connector of the RS232 cable into the MICRImage Reader. 2. Plug the DB9 connector of the RS232 cable into the PC. 3. Power on the MICRImage Reader.
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• AC adapter connection to outlet - make sure the AC adapter is securely connected to outlet on the wall or power strip. • AC adapter connection to MICRImage Reader - make sure the AC adapter is securely connected to the power jack on the Cable.
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Use MICRbase to verify the following parameters: • "Send Data After Error" - if this option is set to NO, the MICRImage Reader will not send any data after a read error. Use SET-MICR to change this option to YES.
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Missing characters Possible causes for this problem are: • Character rate - the character rate at which the MICRImage Reader is transmitting data may be too fast for the PC. Use MICRbase to set the "Inter-character Delay" option to YES.
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Path is obstructed Foreign debris is obstructing the check path: • Loose debris - power off the MICRImage Reader and refer to Section 3, Check Path Cleaning. • Wedged debris - the debris is wedged in and cannot be removed with the procedure described above.
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Cable problem Possible causes for this problem are: • Loose connection - the cable connector on the PC or the MICRImage Reader may be loose. Make sure that both connectors are tightly connected. • Damaged cable - the connectors, pins or wires in the cable may be damaged. Replace cable.
Section 4. Troubleshooting Guide The MICRImage Reader has a problem that needs further analysis, testing, and possibly repair. Please contact the MagTek Help Desk at (888) 624-8350, and make arrangements to send the unit back to MagTek. Include a detailed description of the problem.
NUMBER (Host as NUMBER SIGNAL DB-9 Reference) Received Data. Receives data from the MICRImage Reader to the Host. Transmitted Data. Transmits data from the Host to the MICRImage Reader. Ground Request to Send. Sends a signal to the MICRImage Reader to indicate that the Host is ready to receive data.
APPENDIX B. ASCII CODES The following is a listing of the ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) codes. ASCII is a 7-bit code, which is represented here with a pair of hexadecimal digits. ASCII Hex value ASCII Hex Value ASCII Hex Value ASCII Hex Value NUL 00...
. These characters can be read by a MICRImage Reader at higher speeds and with more accuracy than manual data entry. Two MICR character sets are used world wide; they are: E13-B and CMC-7. The E13-B set is used in the US, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, India, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and the Far East.
MICRImage Check Reader The nonnumeric CMC-7 characters are translated by the MICRImage Reader as shown in Table C-1. Table C-1. CMC-7 Nonnumeric Characters CMC-7 Character MICRImage Reader Output SIII CHECK LAYOUTS Personal checks with MICR fields are shown in Figure C-1. Business checks are shown in Figure C-2.
Appendix C. Check Reading 8.75” 3.67” Figure C-2. Business Checks MICR FIELDS The numbers 1 through 4 refer to the numbers below the checks on the illustration and represent the 4 MICR fields. 1-Transit Field The Transit field is a 9-digit field bracketed by two Transit symbols. The field is subdivided as follows: •...
MICRImage Check Reader 2-On-Us Field The On-Us field is variable, up to 19 characters (including symbols). Valid characters are digits, spaces, dashes, and On-Us symbols. The On-Us field contains the account number and may also contain a serial number (Check number) and/or a transaction code. Note that an On-Us symbol must always appear to the right of the account number.
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