13 data sensor is blocked, 14 no micr data detected, 15 cable problem – MagTek MINI MICR RS232 User Manual

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MINI MICR RS232 with 3-Track MSR

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13

DATA SENSOR IS BLOCKED


The data sensor may be blocked (see Figure C-1). Try one or both of the following procedures:
• Forced air - use forced air to clean the sensor.
• Cleaning card - power off the MICR Reader and try to push out any loose debris on the

check path. Grab the cleaning card and force it through the check path (this is a manual
process, the motor will not turn on). Try this procedure several times until the debris comes
out.


Power off the MICR Reader and then power on again, observe the LED indicator:
◊ If the LED indicator blinks red/green, continue to step 17.
◊ Any other LED indicator status, continue to step 00.


14

NO MICR DATA DETECTED


Possible causes for this problem are:
• No MICR characters - the ink used to print the MICR characters does not have magnetic

properties. Try one of the sample checks provided by MagTek.

• Feeding the check - When feeding the check, make sure that the MICR line is at the bottom

and the printed side of the check is facing the MagTek logo on the MICR Reader.


Determine if any of the conditions described above are true:
◊ If yes, rectify and continue to step 02.
◊ If no, continue to step 14.



15

CABLE PROBLEM


Possible causes for this problem are:
• Loose connection - the cable connector on the PC or the MICR Reader may be loose. Make

sure that both connectors are tightly connected.

• Damaged cable - the connectors, pins or wires in the cable may be damaged. Replace cable.

Determine if any of the conditions described above are true:
◊ If yes, rectify and continue to step 02.
◊ If no, continue to step 17.

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