MagTek MICRbase - Manual (Page 15)

SECTION 4. OPERATION
This section contains operating selections for communication and configuration of a MICR
Reader.
MICR READER COMMUNICATION
Before configuration, the MICRbase program must establish communication between the PC and
the MICR Reader. The Communicate menu contains dialog boxes that allow the user to
establish and verify communication with the MICR Reader. These dialog boxes are described
below.
Communication Setup
This dialog box is shown in Figure 4-1. The buttons, menus, and check boxes are described
below.
Figure 4-1. Communication Setup
Interface Type – The interface is either RS232 or Wedge. Select one.
Test – This is used to verify the communication between the PC and the MICR. When this
button is clicked, the Status line will respond.
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