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Source Technologies ST9530 User Manual

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Secure MICR Printer User’s Guide

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September 2005

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CARTRIDGE STATUS = UNKNOWN

= OK
= LOW
= EMPTY

CARTRIDGE SERIAL# = XXXXXXXX
TONER LEVEL

= 0-9

=

UNKNOWN

CARTRIDGE COUNT = XXXX
LOW THRESHOLD

= XXXX

EMPTY THRESHOLD = XXXX

• Printer State

o

“Ready” is the expected return

• Serial Number = Printer Serial Number

• Page Count = Printer Page Count

• Cartridge

Type

o

“MICR” is the expected return. “Normal” could mean the command was sent

to a non-MICR printer

• Cartridge

Status

o

“OK, Low, and Empty” are the expected returns. “Unknown” is possible if the

cartridge had just been installed.

• Cartridge Serial = Cartridge Serial Number

• Toner

Level

o

A single digit return giving a rough estimate of toner remaining

o

9 = Full, 0 = Empty

• Cartridge Count = xxxx

o

Data indicating toner usage by counting pixels printed

• Low Threshold = xxxx

o

The Toner Low point based on cartridge count value

• Empty Threshold = xxxx

o

A cartridge count value that determines when printing must stop to ensure

quality MICR documents

PJL MICR Command Example

Figure 8.1, is an illustration of an Accounts Payable check and remittance information. The
page used a PCL MACRO for the static data and background design. This manual does not
address MACRO design and programming, but the variable text information including all
the PJL and PCL commands used to print the example are on the page following the
sample check. For illustrative purposes there are some extra spaces in the text preceding
the printable data. The following paragraphs describe the command functions. The
commands are a minimal set chosen to produce the example. Please consult Lexmark
Technical publications for the complete descriptions of PJL and PCL printer commands.