Seiko TM-U590/U590P - Manual (Page 40)

4-2 Reference Information
Ribbon Specifications
MICR Reader (Option)
The MICR reader is a factory-installed option.
Type: Exclusive cassette ribbon
Ribbon cassette
specifications: Part number: ERC-31 (P), ERC-31(B)
Color: (P) Purple
(B) Black
Ribbon life: (P) 7,000,000 characters
(B) 4,500,000 characters
(when 1 character=18
dots)
Available fonts: E-13B, CMC7
Reading method: Magnetic bias
Recognition rating: 98% or more at 25°C (75°F)
Rating = ([total checks – number misread
or not identified]/total checks)
×
100
Check paper tested is EPSON standard
check paper. Checks must be flat, without
curls, folds, or wrinkles. The magnetic bias
method is used for reading.
Paper type: Normal check paper with thickness of 0.09
to 0.36 mm (0.0035 to 0.141”)
Size: 70 mm
×
70 mm to 210 mm
×
297 mm
(A4) (2.76” × 2.76” to 8.27” Ч 11.69”)