MagTek MAXI MICR RS232 - Manual (Page 9)

SECTION 1. OVERVIEW
The MAXI MICR RS232 With Optional 2-Track MSR is both a MICR (Magnetic Ink Character
Recognition) Check Reader and an MSR (Magnetic Stripe Reader).
The MICR Reader, in a typical application, reads the magnetic data encoded on the bottom of
checks or magnetic stripe cards and transmits this data to a Host device. The Host device then
uses a specific authorization or verification process to validate a business transaction.
The use of the MICR Reader improves accuracy and speed because there is no manual data
entry; therefore there are no keying errors or unwanted delays.
The MICR Reader will communicate with the Host system using a standard RS-232 interface.
All data is transmitted as ASCII characters (See Appendix F). The MICR Reader has the
capability of supporting some hardware handshaking signals. (See Section 4, Commands.)
FEATURES
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Available with MICR Reader only or with 2-Track MSR (interface cable included – DB25
female connector to PC).
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Automatic parsing of MICR fields: transit, account, etc.
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Extensive list of formats to transmit MICR data.
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Optional error/status reporting for check reading.
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Reads E13-B and CMC-7 MICR fonts.
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In addition to the RS-232 interface, the MICR Reader is also available with other interfaces.
ACCESSORIES
Accessories available for the MICR Reader are as follows:
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Adapter Cable, DB25 male to DB9 female, Part Number 22017502
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AC Power Adapter with Cable, 120VAC to 12 VAC, 1 Amp, Part Number 64300050
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SET-MICR Demo Program, Part Number 22000020
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MICR Reader Cleaning Card, Part Number 96700006
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Sample Checks, Part Number 96530005