User`s manual

4-4 Reference Information
MICR use
Use the following procedure to read MICR characters.
Reliability: MICR reader mechanism (only when the
printer is used with the MICR reader):
MCBF: 160,000 passes
Life: 240,000 passes
(One pass: from reading characters to printing
endorsements on a U.S.A. personal check (152
mm {5.98”} long)
(The MICR reader is defined to have reached
the end of its life when it cannot function
properly because of the main parts (magnetic
head, head holding roller, etc.) of wearing
out.)
User Operation Printer Operation
1
Transmits FS a 0
<00>H.
Mechanically switches to MICR mode and
waits for a personal check to be loaded. The
SLIP light blinks.
(Transmits DLE ENQ 3.) (when the check waiting state is canceled)
2 Inserts a check.
Detects the check, lights the SLIP light, and
reads MICR characters. After reading,
transmits the reading results.
3
(Transmits FS a 0
<00>H.)
(Re-reads the check and transmits the
reading result.)
4 Transmits FS a 1.
Loads the check paper to the print starting
position.
5
Transmits endorse-
ment printing data.
Prints data and feeds paper.
6Transmits FF.
After printing, ejects paper.
The SLIP light blinks until the check is removed.
7
Removes the check
paper.
The SLIP light blinks.
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