MagTek MINI MICR WEDGE - Manual (Page 9)

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SECTION 1. OVERVIEW
The MINI MICR WEDGE With Optional 3-Track MSR is both a MICR (Magnetic Ink
Character Recognition) Check Reader and an MSR (Magnetic Stripe Reader).
The MICR Reader, in a typical application, reads the magnetic data encoded on the bottom of
checks or magnetic stripe cards and transmits this data to a Host device. The Host device then
uses a specific authorization or verification process to validate a business transaction.
The use of the MICR Reader improves accuracy and speed because there is no manual data
entry; therefore there are no keying errors or unwanted delays.
The MICR Reader will connect between the PC and the keyboard using the split wedge interface
cable. The original connection between the PC and the keyboard is maintained. The MICR
Reader will transmit all data as scan codes and the PC will receive it as if it was entered using
the keyboard.
FEATURES
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Available with MICR Reader only or with 3-Track or 2-Track MSR.
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Three track MSR autodiscriminates different card formats: ISO (International Standards
Organization), CDL (California Drivers License), or AAMVA (American Association of
Motor Vehicle Administrators).
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Small footprint.
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Automatic parsing of MICR fields: transit, account, etc.
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Ability to create custom formats to transmit MICR data, plus an extensive list of built-in
formats.
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Optional error/status reporting for check reading.
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Reads E13-B and CMC-7 MICR fonts.
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EMF noise detection
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In addition to the Wedge interface, the MICR Reader is also available with other interfaces.
ACCESSORIES
Accessories available for the MICR Reader are as follows:
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MagTek Device Drivers for Windows, Part Number 30037385
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MagTek Device Drivers for Windows, Programming Reference Manual, Part Number
99875125