Epson TM-U950 Technical Manual

2-50 Mechanism Configuration and Operating Principles Rev. A
The voltage waveform output from the magnetic reading head produces a different pattern for
each individual character, and characters are recognized by their patterns.
Overview of MICR board operation
The following drawing shows a simplified diagram of the functions of the MICR board.
The MICR head reading signal and CR DTC signal are output to the CR DTC OUT terminal.
Switching of these two signals is controlled by the SLIP signal as shown below.
(Note: Only the logic for High and Low is shown. These are different from the TTL levels.)
SLIP signal
CR DTC OUT terminal
High
CR DTC signal output
Low
MICR head reading signal output
Figure 2-65. Voltage Waveform Output From the Magnetic Reading Head
Figure 2-66. General Operation of the MICR Board
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Epson TM-U950 Specifications

General

Print speed	18.6 ips
Character size	1.3 x 3.1 mm
Print technology	Dot matrix
Paper dimensions	210 x 297 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)	251 x 298 x 194.5 mm
Electromagnetic compatibility	VCCI, FCC, CE
Safety	UL, CSA
Country of origin	China
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	180000 h
Serial interface	Yes
Standard interfaces	RS-232C
Weight (imperial)	12.3 lbs
Pallet width	1200 mm
Pallet height	1000 mm
Pallet length (UK)	2250 mm
Quantity per pallet	24 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)	36 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer	4 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code	84433210
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)	6 pc(s)
Package depth	425 mm
Package width	360 mm
Package height	330 mm
Package weight	7196 g
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	298 mm
Width	186 mm
Height	195 mm