Reader Sorter Function - Xerox 6100BD - Phaser Color Laser Printer Fundamentals

Reader sorter function

Generic MICR Fundamentals Guide
Non-impact ribbon technology offers higher encoding speed and
fewer matrix read processing issues. However, problems occur
with transfer of ink to the paper. Paper roughness must be
controlled. Also, for MICR laser printers, which apply a release
agent or oil to the fuser, the specified fuser agent must be used
and the metering system maintained according to Xerox
schedules.
Reader sorters are machines that read magnetic ink characters
that are printed using the E13B or the CMC7 fonts. Reader
sorters recognize the magnetic waveform of the character, its
magnetic pattern, its visual pattern (using OCR), or a
combination of these characteristics. Reader sorters can be
programmed to validate and sort by specified MICR line data
fields. They may also be capable of endorsing, microfilming,
imaging, and providing processing information in hardcopy.
How well the document passes through the reader sorter
depends of the following:
• Document characteristics
– MICR line format and placement
– Print quality
– Magnetic signal strength of the image
– Paper characteristics.
• Reader sorter characteristics
– Reader sorter type
– Setup adjustments
– Quality and quantity of operator maintenance.
– Operation of the reader sorter
• Damage resulting from prior processing
– Handling damage
– Lead edge fluff
Document processing
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