MagTek MAXI MICR RS232 - Manual (Page 13)

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SECTION 3. OPERATION
This section contains check and card reading procedures and LED indicator states.
CHECK READING PROCEDURE
1.
Orient the check so the MICR line is down and the printed side faces the center on the
MICR Reader as shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1. Check Orientation
2.
Drop the check so the leading edge is in the open slot.
3.
When the MICR Reader detects the presence of the check, the motor will turn on. At this
time gently urge the check forward until the unit grabs the check. When this happens,
release the check. The check will then be transported around the check path and will exit
through the other side.
4.
After the check is read, the MICR Reader will transmit the data as specified by the
parameters described in Section 4, Commands.
CARD SWIPE PROCEDURE
The card may be swiped through the MSR in either direction, but the magnetic stripe must be
oriented in only one direction as shown in Figure 1-1. The MSR will transmit raw card data (“as
is” on the card) for all tracks.