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MICR IPS
XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS SYSTEM OVERVIEW GUIDE 5-3
MICR output
It is important that the MICR output be checked periodically for
readability of the MICR line. The MICR Clear Band, illustrated below,
should be verified at regular intervals. Refer to the Generic MICR
Fundamentals Guide for further information.
Figure 5-2. Parts of the MICR Clear Band on a U. S. check
• Transit — There are two transit symbols in a MICR line. The
numbers between the transit symbols indicate the institution on
which the check is drawn and the location which the document
should be sent for processing.
•
Amount — There are two amount symbols in a MICR line. The
numbers between the amount symbols indicate the amount of
the check. Generally, the amount information is added to the
MICR line by the bank during processing.
•
On-Us — The field to the left of this symbol contains the
account number. The content of the On-Us field is determined
by the issuing institution. The branch of the bank on which the
check is drawn may also be indicated in this field.
In general, the account number, bank branch number, and
check number are easily recognizable. Typically, the serial
number for the check displays to the right of the On-Us symbol.
On larger business size checks, this symbol also defines the
Auxiliary On-Us field located on the left end of the check.
Generally, this optional field contains a multiple digit serial
number.
• Dash — The dash symbol can be used as a separator in the
On-Us field. For example, some banks use the dash to separate
the bank branch number from the account number. However,
reader and sorter manufacturers discourage this use as it can
cause detection problems.
ERA
ERA CORPORATION P.O. BOX 9968 KENAN, N.Y. 146008
PAYROLL ACCOUNT
PAYTOTHE ORDER OF
SECURITY TRUST COMPANY OF KENEAN, N.Y.
06-29-84
VOID AFTER 90 DAYS
50-16
223
1962721
$980.28
$* * * *980 28 DOLLARS CENTS
NOT NEGOTIABLE
JEAN L. MAGNIN
484 NORTH PROSPECT
CARUBA BEACH, CA 80297
PAYABLE IF DESIRED AT SOUTHERN PACIFIC
NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOC.
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
12-35/9290
Auxiliary On-us field Transit number field On-us field Amount field