Magtek MICRImage CHECK READER User Manual

MICRImage CHECK READER TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Manual Part Number: 99875173 Rev 8 OCTOBER 2008 REGISTERED TO ISO 9001:200

MICRImage Check Reader 2 • Extensive list of formats to transmit MICR data. • Capable of scanning 200 dpi image of entire front of check • CCI

Section 1. Overview 3Table 1-2. Specifications OPERATING Reference Standards ANSI X9.27 Power Input 12VDC regulated, 1.5 Amp Current (I

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5SECTION 2. INSTALLATION The installation for the MICRImage Check Reader is described below. Figure 2-1 shows the unit with the MSR. LEDCheck

MICRImage Check Reader 6 CABLING PROCEDURE The pin lists for all connections are shown in Appendix A. Perform the following steps: 1. Connect

Section 2. Installation 7Caution Do not place the MICRImage Reader within 6 inches of a computer monitor or power supply. These devices may cau

MICRImage Check Reader 8 For a Terminal and Auxiliary Device, install the MICRImage cables as shown in Figure 2-4. MICRImage12 VDCPowerAdapterP/

9SECTION 3. OPERATION This section contains check and card reading and cleaning procedures and LED indicator states. CHECK READING PROCEDURE 1.

MICRImage Check Reader 10 CARD READING PROCEDURE 1. Orient the card so that the magnetic stripe is down and facing away from the logo on the un

Section 3. Operation 11LED INDICATORS Table 3-1 describes the LED indicator conditions for check and card reading operations. The LED indicat

ii Copyright© 2000-2009 MagTek®, Inc. Printed in the United States of America Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No p

MICRImage Check Reader 12 Easy-Access LatchPull Latch Up Then BackFigure 3-3. Opening the Unit Cleaning Check Path and Imager 1. When the u

Section 3. Operation 133. To clean the Imager, use the cleaning swab, shown in Figure 3-5. Activate the swab by bending the plastic tube unti

MICRImage Check Reader 14 Closing the Unit 1. Hold the unit as shown in Figure 3-7. Push the covers together while ensuring alignment of the

15 SECTION 4. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE REQUIREMENTS • Personal Computer. • Interface Cable, Host End = DB9 female, Part Number 22410302. • AC adap

MICRImage Check Reader 16 01 Check the Power to the MICRImage Reader Possible causes for this problem are: • AC adapter connection to outl

Section 4. Troubleshooting Guide 17 04 Analyze data Analyze the data received by the PC: ◊ If the data is good, continue to step 15. ◊

MICRImage Check Reader 18 07 Missing characters Possible causes for this problem are: • Character rate - the character rate at which the MI

Section 4. Troubleshooting Guide 19 10 Path is obstructed Foreign debris is obstructing the check path: • Loose debris - power off the

MICRImage Check Reader 20 13 No MICR data detected Possible causes for this problem are: • No MICR characters - the ink used to print t

Section 4. Troubleshooting Guide 21 The MICRImage Reader has a problem that needs further analysis, testing, and possibly repair. Please cont

iiiLIMITED WARRANTY MagTek warrants that the products sold to Reseller pursuant to this Agreement will perform in accordance with MagTek’s published

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23APPENDIX A. INTERFACE CABLE PIN LISTS The pin list for the DB9 and DB25 Interface Connectors are shown in Table A-1. Table A-1. DB9, DB25 Int

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25 APPENDIX B. ASCII CODES The following is a listing of the ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) codes. ASCII is a 7-bit c

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27 APPENDIX C. CHECK READING The characters printed on the bottom line of commercial and personal checks are special. They are printed with magnet

MICRImage Check Reader 28 The nonnumeric CMC-7 characters are translated by the MICRImage Reader as shown in Table C-1. Table C-1. CMC-7 Nonnum

Appendix C. Check Reading 29 8.75” Figure C-2. Business Checks 1 23 4 3.67” MICR FIELDS The numbers 1 through 4 refer to

MICRImage Check Reader 30 2-On-Us Field The On-Us field is variable, up to 19 characters (including symbols). Valid characters are digits, spa

iv 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 F

vFCC PART 68 NOTICE The following refers to MICRImage readers with internal modem only: This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and t

vi TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. OVERVIEW...

viiFIGURES Figure 1-1. MICRImage Check Reader with MSR...viii Fig

Figure 1-1. MICRImage Check Reader with MSR viii

1SECTION 1. OVERVIEW The MICRImageTM Check Reader is both a MICR Reader (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) and a check-imaging device. The MICRI