Micr Reader And Check Flipper Test (Models Ti2, Ti4, Ti8, And Tg4 Only) - IBM 4610-TM6 - SureMark Printer TM6 Two-color Thermal Transfer User Manual

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MICR reader and check flipper test (Models TI2, TI4, TI8, and TG4 only)

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SureMark Printers User's Guide
3. The serial interface will be specified as RS232, RS485, or USB, depending on
which interface is used to attach the printer to the system unit.
4. The line speed information appears only when the RS-232 interface is used.
The value can be either 9.6 K Baud or 19.2 K Baud, depending on the RS-232
switch settings. (See "RS-232 communication mode selections — all models
except TI8" on page 29.)
5. The RS-232 control mode information appears only when the RS-232 interface
is used. The value can be either DTR/DSR or XON/XOFF, depending on the
RS-232 switch settings. (See "RS-232 communication mode selections — all
models except TI8" on page 29 or, for Model TI8, see "RS-232 communication
mode selections — Model TI8" on page 32).
6. The feature enabled lines will appear only when the feature is installed.
7. These lines break at different points for the test pattern printed in the document
insert (DI) station.
8. This section contains printer usage statistics that you can use for problem
determination.
9. The line across the bottom should be solid with no blank spaces.
Attention: Failure to perform these steps in the sequence shown will cause the
entire electronic journal to print on the CR station. Printing the electronic journal
erases the information from flash storage.
1. Insert the check face down with the magnetic ink characters to the right.
2. Press and hold both buttons to enter offline mode. When the printer ready
indicator begins blinking, release both buttons.
3. Press and release both buttons again.
4. The printer will then perform a self-test of the MICR/flipper function.
5. Remove the check.
Characters that match the magnetic ink characters are printed on the customer
receipt and the check is flipped over. Characters that cannot be read will be
replaced with question marks and will be printed at the customer receipt station. If
the characters are not read properly or the check does not flip, go to "Problem
determination" on page 66.
If the Model TI2, TI4, TI8, or TG4 detects noise, it prints a message on the
customer receipt below the magnetic characters from the check (Figure 33 on page
65 and Figure 35 on page 65 are examples - actual numbers may vary). The
message shows noise characteristics. You can use the noise level to position your
printer to minimize outside interference with the MICR reader. An acceptable noise
level is less than 5 percent, if possible.
Sources of electromagnetic noise (for example, displays, security towers, and other
sources) can interfere with the MICR reader read head. If the printer shows an
external noise source, rearrange the printer to make the noise source as far away
as possible from the right side of the printer. This may eliminate the external noise.
August 24, 2004