MagTek MICRbase - Manual (Page 26)

MICRbase, Setup Program for MICR Readers
Switch F - MICRImage only
This box is for status only. As each option in the dialog box is changed, the switch setting will
change.
Format – All RS232 Models
For check reading, MagTek MICRs provide the flexibility to format MICR fields and build a
specific output string that will be transmitted to the Host. These output strings are referred to as
formats. Each MICR has a built-in list of formats from which the user may select one to become
the active format every time a check is read. Each Format is assigned a 4-digit number. These
built-in formats are listed in each MICR Technical Reference Manual under Format List. To
select a format, use the delete key to clear the Format box, and type in the Format Number from
the Format List in the Manuals. If the required format does not exist, the user can design a
custom format with the Flexible Format feature. For a complete description of this feature, see
Section 7, Flexible Format.
Flexible Format Size – Fullset, Plus, MICRImage
Displays the size in bytes of the current Flexible Format. For a complete description of this
feature, see Section 7, Flexible Format.
Design Flexible Format – Fullset, Plus, MICRImage
Click this button to create a custom format using the Flexible Format feature. For a complete
description of this feature, see Section 7, Flexible Format.
Edit Flexible Format String – Fullset, Plus, MICRImage
When a Flexible Format is designed, the MICRbase program creates an equivalent numeric
string that is downloaded to the MICR Readers. This button gives access to the string and allows
experienced users to modify the string manually. For a complete description of this feature, see
Design Flexible Format in Section 7.
Read Flexible Format String - Fullset, Plus, MICRImage
Click this button to read the file QUICKINT.DAT containing the flexible format data.
Com Setup – All RS232 Models
This button provides access to the Communication Setup dialog box, which is described in
Section 4, Operation.
Baud – All RS232 Models
This drop-down menu permits the selection or change of the MICR Reader baud rate.
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