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Source ST9715 Secure MICR User Manual

Source ST9715 Secure MICR
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Secure MICR Printer
User’s Guide
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Source ST9715 Secure MICR Specifications

General IconGeneral
Duplex PrintingNo
MICR FontE13B
ConnectivityUSB
InterfaceUSB 2.0
CompatibilityWindows
Media TypePaper
Ink TypeToner
Dimensions14.5"

Summary

MICR Overview

The Check Clearing System

Explains the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (Check 21) and its impact on check processing.

MICR Printing Standards

Discusses the history of MICR adoption and current standards committees.

Standards Information

Lists key ANSI standards for MICR printing and check documents.

MICR Check Design

General Features and Gauge

Outlines essential data elements, design considerations, and the use of a positioning gauge for checks.

Design Elements: Paper and Size

Details recommended paper specifications, dimensions, and stock sizes for MICR documents.

MICR Clear Band

Explains the clear band area and its importance for accurate MICR line placement.

MICR Check Design Data Elements

Data Elements: Date and Amount

Covers the role, placement, and security of date, amount, convenience amount, and amount in words fields.

Check Design Data Fields

Details required fields like payee, signature, serial number, and routing number, plus optional fields.

MICR Line Fields and Structure

Explains the MICR line structure, including fields like routing, on-us, and amount, and their importance.

Sample Check Field Explanations

Illustrates a sample check and explains the placement and requirements for key MICR fields.

Quality Issues

MICR Printing Supplies

Discusses the two user-replaceable MICR components: toner cartridge and imaging unit.

Component Interchanging

Advises on correctly swapping MICR and standard printer components as a pair.

Printer Features for MICR Quality

Highlights features like paper settings and print density for optimal MICR document quality.

Toner and Imaging Unit Status

Alerts for approaching end-of-life and printer stoppage at end-of-life for MICR supplies.

MICR Toner and Check Stock

Emphasizes using specific MICR toner and the impact of check stock on print quality and security.

Check Stock Specifications

Details requirements for paper layout, weight, stiffness, smoothness, grain direction, perforations, and moisture.

Security Issues

Combating Check Fraud

Discusses the importance of security in desktop MICR printing and strategies for combating fraud.

Security Features

Details security features like watermarks, laid lines, additives, and numbered stock to prevent alteration.

Inventory Control and Safeguarding

Covers safeguarding check stock, limiting access, and inventory control measures.

Fraud Detection and Procedures

Outlines methods for fraud detection, positive pay services, and reviewing internal printing procedures.

MICR Features

Secure MICR Printer Capabilities

Describes secure MICR printers with resident fonts, PJL commands, and MICR-specific tuning.

MICR and Secure Fonts

Introduces E-13B, CMC7, Secure Numeric, and ICR Secure Numeric fonts.

MicroPrint Font

Explains the MicroPrint font for anti-counterfeiting in signature areas.

Resource Storage Options

Explains storing fonts and resources in Flash and RAM memory.

MICR Toner Cartridge Operation

Details the effects of MICR toner cartridge installation and the PJL MICRJOB command.

MICR Commands

PJL MICRJOB Command

Explains the PJL MICRJOB command for controlling MICR print jobs.

MICRJOB Command Formats

Details the SET and DEFAULT formats for configuring the MICRJOB command.

Accessing Secured Fonts

Describes using PJL commands with passwords to unlock and access secured fonts.

PJL Font Unlock Sequence

Provides the PJL sequence to unlock MICR font resources and enter PCL.

PJL Font Re-Lock Sequences

Details PJL sequences for re-locking resources with or without a new password.

PCL Font Call Commands

Explains how to use PCL commands to call MICR fonts after unlocking.

MICR Font Details

Covers specific MICR fonts (E13B, Secure Numeric, ICR Secure, CMC7, MicroPrint) and their selection.

MICR Font Positioning Notes

Provides important notes on MICR font positioning, resolution, and HMI commands.

Toner Cartridge and Imaging Units

Toner Cartridge Yields

Details the two models of toner cartridges (1.5K, 3K) and their projected page yields.

Imaging Unit Lifespan

Explains the useful life of the Imaging Unit based on print coverage and job size.

Printer Unit Status Adjustments

Describes how the printer adjusts alarms based on actual printing factors for supplies.

Error Messages

Cartridge Related Errors

Lists common error messages related to MICR cartridge and imaging unit issues.

Specific MICR Error Messages

Details error codes like 41.xx, 84.xx, and 88.xx for cartridge and imaging unit problems.

MICR Command Example

PJL Unlock Sequence Example

Shows the PJL commands to unlock MICR font resources and enter PCL.

PCL Initial Set-Up Example

Demonstrates PCL commands for setting paper size, input tray, and unit of measure.

PCL MACRO Call Example

Explains calling a pre-loaded PCL macro for static data and background.

PCL Font Calls Example

Details PCL commands for font selection, positioning, and variable data printing.

Sample Check Illustration

Illustrates a sample accounts payable check with MICR specifications.

Sample Check Command List

Lists the PJL and PCL commands used to print the sample check.

Sample Check Command Sequence Breakdown

Provides a detailed breakdown of PJL and PCL commands used for the sample check.

Appendix A: E13B MICR Font Mapping

MICR Font Character Mapping

Maps MICR font characters to alphanumeric values and corresponding hexadecimal values.

E13B Font Example

Shows an example of the E13B MICR font usage with specific characters.

Appendix B: Secure Numeric Font Mapping

Secure Numeric Font Character Mapping

Maps secure font characters to alphanumeric values and corresponding hexadecimal values.

Secure Numeric Font Examples

Illustrates Secure Numeric font character mappings for numbers and symbols.

More Secure Numeric Font Examples

Shows further examples of Secure Numeric font character mappings and usage.

Appendix C: ICR Secure Numeric Font Mapping

ICR Secure Numeric Font Character Mapping

Maps ICR Secure Numeric font characters to alphanumeric values and corresponding hexadecimal values.

ICR Secure Numeric Font Examples

Illustrates ICR Secure Numeric font character mappings for numbers and symbols.

Appendix D: CMC7 MICR Font Mapping

CMC7 MICR Font Character Mapping

Maps CMC7 MICR font characters to alphanumeric values and corresponding hexadecimal values.

CMC7 Font Examples

Illustrates CMC7 MICR font character mappings for numbers and symbols.

Appendix E: Contact

Contact Information

Provides contact details for Source Technologies for further information and support.