MagTek MINI MICR RS232 - Manual (Page 15)

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SECTION 4. COMMANDS
This section describes the use of commands and programmable options available for the MICR
Reader.
Note
All options described below can be factory set as specified by the
user when ordering.
To execute the MICR Reader commands, either one of two methods is required: Insta-Change
checks or the MICRbase Setup Program for Windows.
INSTA-CHANGE CHECKS
The first method is the use of Insta-Change checks, which is a more practical way of setting
up the MICR Reader for most applications. The Insta-Change check is a MICR encoded
document that contains commands and options used to reset the parameters of the MICR
Reader. Multiple commands and options may be contained on one Insta-Change check.
When used, the Insta-Change checks are run through the MICR Reader the same as a
standard check, and the options to be used are automatically selected. To obtain Insta-
Change checks, notify a MagTek representative and specify what options will be used. To
operate Insta-Change checks, install the MICR Reader as described in Section 2, and watch
the LED indicator. When the Insta-Change check is run through the MICR Reader and read
successfully, the LED indicator will blink green. If the LED indicator turns red, the read is
not successful. Try again or use a different Insta-Change check.
MICRBASE SETUP PROGRAM FOR WINDOWS
The MICRbase setup program (P/N 22000021) allows the user to control all the
programmable options available in the MICR Reader.
The program provides a graphical, user-friendly interface that hides the complexities
involved in
manually entering MICR commands. The user is no longer required to know the specific
commands or the detailed data associated with each command. However, the program still
allows manual entry of commands for advanced users. For more detailed information refer
to the MICRbase Setup Program Reference Manual (P/N 99875102).
The MICRbase setup program may also be downloaded from the internet at
www.magtek.com under Software/Demo Programs.
MAGTEK DEVICE DRIVERS FOR WINDOWS
For Windows applications, the MagTek Device Drivers for Windows (P/N 30037385) are
available to simplify the programming of the MICR Reader. The drivers are easy to install,
and they facilitate the execution of MICR Reader commands. For more detailed
information, refer to the MagTek Device Driver for Windows, Programming Reference
Manual (P/N 99875125).
The drivers may also be downloaded from the Internet at www.magtek.com
Software/Device Drivers.