Epson U925 User Manual - Page 48

Reliability: MICR reader mechanism (only when the printer is used with the MICR reader): MCBF: 160,000 passes Life: 240,000 passes (One pass: from reading characters to printing endorsements on a U.S.A. personal check (152 mm {5.98"} long) (The MICR reader is defined to have reached the end of its life when it cannot function properly because of the main parts (magnetic head, head holding roller, etc.) of wearing out.) MICR use Use the following procedure to read MICR characters. User Operation Printer Operation Transmits FS a 0 1 H. Mechanically switches to MICR mode and waits for a personal check to be loaded. The SLIP light blinks. (Transmits DLE ENQ 3.) (when the check waiting state is canceled) 2 Inserts a check. Detects the check, lights the SLIP light, and reads MICR characters. After reading, transmits the reading results. 3 (Transmits FS a 0 H.) (Re-reads the check and transmits the reading result.) 4 Transmits FS a 1. Loads the check paper to the print starting position. 5 Transmits endorsement printing data. Prints data and feeds paper. 6 Transmits FF. After printing, ejects paper. The SLIP light blinks until the check is removed. 7 Removes the check paper. The SLIP light blinks. 4-4 Reference Information