Seiko TM-U590/U590P manual Ribbon Specifications, Micr Reader Option

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Ribbon Specifications

Type:

Exclusive cassette ribbon

Ribbon cassette

Part number:

ERC-31 (P), ERC-31(B)

specifications:

Color:

(P) Purple

 

 

 

(B) Black

 

Ribbon life:

(P) 7,000,000 characters

 

 

(B) 4,500,000 characters

(when 1 character=18 dots)

MICR Reader (Option)

The MICR reader is a factory-installed option.

Available fonts:

E-13B, CMC7

Reading method:

Magnetic bias

Recognition rating:

98% or more at 25°C (75°F)

 

Rating = ([total checks – number misread

 

or not identified]/total checks) × 100

 

Check paper tested is EPSON standard

 

check paper. Checks must be flat, without

 

curls, folds, or wrinkles. The magnetic bias

 

method is used for reading.

Paper type:

Normal check paper with thickness of 0.09

 

to 0.36 mm (0.0035 to 0.141”)

 

Size: 70 mm × 70 mm to 210 mm × 297 mm

 

(A4) (2.76” × 2.76” to 8.27” × 11.69”)

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Contents TM-U590/U590P Printer Parts and Labels LabelsSetting Up the Printer Solving ProblemsQuick Reference Validating and Verifying ChecksPage For American Users FCC Compliance StatementIii Declaration of Conformity EMI and Safety Standards Applied About This Manual Setting Up and UsingReference Features AccessoryIntroduction OptionsOrdering Ribbon Cassettes Contents Appendix B Epson Sales Subsidiaries Setting Up the Printer Unpacking2Setting Up the Printer Removing the protective materialConnecting the Cables and Grounding the Printer Connecting the computer4Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Drawer 6Setting Up the Printer Anschließen der LadeConnecting the Display Module Grounding the PrinterConnecting the Power Supply 8Setting Up the PrinterPage Installing the Ribbon Cassette 10Setting Up the PrinterKnob Using the Power Switch Cover 12Setting Up the PrinterSelf Test Running the self testDIP Switch Settings CompletedRemoving the Paper Guide Slide the paper guide to the left to remove it Using the Printer Using the PrinterOperating the Control Panels Control Panel2Using the Printer Indicator lightsPanel lights Slip Paper Handling 4Using the Printer Using the Micr Reader OptionReading Micr characters on personal checks Using the Printer Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGeneral problems Printing problems2Troubleshooting Printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printedPrintout is faint Line of dots is missing in the printoutCleaning the Optional Micr Mechanism Paper handling problemsMica cleaning method Recommended Cleaning procedureAdhesive Cleaning Sheet 4TroubleshootingExplanatin of a cleaning sheet Command code sequenceMoistened Cleaning sheet Adhesice cleaning sheet Refer to Figure6Troubleshooting Hexadecimal DumpReference Information Printing SpecificationsPaper Ribbon Specifications Micr Reader OptionPaper Specifications Paper feed methodPaper feed pitch Paper feed speedPaper Ambient temperature and copy capability4Reference Information Copy capability and paper thickness 6Reference Information Reference Information Electrical Characteristics ReliabilityMtbf Mcbf Environmental Conditions TemperatureHumidity Dip Switch Setting Setting the DIP SwitchesDIP switch functions Serial interface specification2Dip Switch Setting Parallel interface specification Dip Switch Setting A-3Changing the DIP switch settings 4Dip Switch SettingEpson Sales Subsidiaries Epson Sales Subsidiaries B-12EPSON Sales Subsidiaries
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