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so that if the MICR data account number is destroyed, the drawee institution can refer to the account title in order to trace the account number.

Memo Line

This line is located in the lower left quadrant of the check, and is not required. Data printed here does not contain any legal significance. Printing in this area with

magnetic toner should not extend downward into the MICR clear band which is 5/8th of an inch above the bottom of the check.

Check Serial Number

The check serial number is generally printed in the upper right quadrant of the check. Although the check number is not required for the check to be negotiable, the account holder and financial institution use these numbers to reconcile statements and stop payments. The check serial number should also appear a second time in the MICR line, and these numbers should match. The number of digits in the check serial number is controlled by the financial institution and the MICR line format. Consult your banking institution for their requirements.

Fractional Routing Number

The fractional routing number should be printed in a fractional format in the upper right quadrant of the check. This number is assigned to identify the Federal Reserve District and drawee institution. Consult with your bank for the proper routing number and format for each of your accounts.

MICR Line

Accurate high-speed processing of your checks by financial institutions is enabled by the accuracy and integrity of the data in the MICR line. Refer to figure 3.1 for the location of the following MICR line fields. The MICR line is read from right to left with position one being the right most position proceeding to position sixty-five on the left. The MICR line must be printed at exactly eight characters per inch.

Auxiliary On-Us Field Positions 65 to 45

This field usually contains the check serial number for commercial size checks and possibly account control information. It is bounded by On-Us symbols. (;). It is not included on personal, small size checks.

External Processing Code (EPC) Field Position 44

This one digit field is position 44 of the MICR line. This field is usually left blank. The use of this field is controlled by the ASC X9B Standards Committee.

Routing Field Positions 43 to 33

The routing field is bounded by Transit Symbols (:) in positions 43 and 33. It contains fixed format information about the drawee institution. Consult with your bank for the specific data field to be placed here for each of your accounts.

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Contents ST9530 Secure Micr Printer User’s Guide Page Table of Contents Audit Trail Report Error MessagesPrinter Installation Micr Printing Today Micr OverviewCheck Processing System Secure Micr Printer User’s Guide Design Elements in Detail Paper General Features of Check DesignPosition and Dimension Gauge Micr Check DesignAmount Convenience Amount DuplexingMicr Clear Band Data Elements DateDrawee Institution Name Amount In WordsPayee Area Signature AreaExternal Processing Code EPC Field Position Memo LineCheck Serial Number Fractional Routing Number Micr Line Auxiliary On-Us Field Positions 65 toOn-Us Field Positions 32 to Sample Check Quality Issues Layout WeightMicr Check Stock QualityCheck Stock Security Features Security IssuesSecurity Note Secure Micr Printer User’s Guide Secure Fonts Micr FeaturesMicr Mode Micr Fonts@PJL Ustatus Device CODE=40020 MicroPrintBi-Directional Feedback Micr Menu Resource StorageSTF Command Entering Micr ModeSmcp STH CommandPassword Micr Definition Command SMCPxxxx$ optionalPrint Micr E-13B Font SMDddd...ddd$ Set New Password Command &%STExxxxxxxx$STE STSPrint MicroPrint Line SMMxxxxxxxxx!$ Print Micr CMC7 Font SM7ddd...ddd$Print Secure Numeric Font SMFddd..ddd~ Print ICR Secure Numeric Font &%SMIxxxxxx~Format Flash Memory SFF$ Secure Flash Resource Unlock Command STPxxxxx$Tray Lock Command STTL#$ Load Flash Resource STLxxxxxyyyyyyzdd....ddSttson Tray Unlock Command STTU#$Tray Swapping Commands STTU#DES and AES Decryption Decryption CommandsTurn AES Decryption OFF Turn DES Decryption onTurn AES Decryption on Turn DES Decryption OFFCustomer Character Conversation Command STBEEP2$ Special Alert and Custom Beep CommandSTBEEP1$ MICRpoint Feature Secure Micr Printer User’s Guide Turning Hex Transfer Off IBM Host Programming Features and ExamplesHex Transfer Turning Hex Transfer OnHex Transfer Examples Micr Mode Command Example Micr font character mapping in Appendix a Commands in .1 in order of appearanceSTFPASSWORD$ Command terminatorExample &%STY2300$ Escape Character TranslationSTY4040$ STY4000$Sample Check Audit Trail Reports End Audit Record Audit Trail Report Command SetPrint Audit Report SARAudit Report Field Four SQ4d..d~ Audit Report Field One SQ1d..d$Audit Report Field Two-MICR Line Audit Report Field Three SQ3d..d$Print and Purge Audit Report &%SPURGExx$ Audit Report Field Five SQ5d..d$Audit Report Field Six SQ6d..d$ Audit Report Field Seven SQ7d..d$Print Audit Report SPRINTxx$ Start Audit Feedback CommandAudit Trail Commands Example Audit Trail Check Sample Terminator SAR$SQ1200$200 SQ6October 5, 2005$SQ7103345 AM$ SMD...$Msmith Action Error MessagesError Message on Display Printed Message DescriptionMacro Definition Error Invalid decode Page Example &%SMD 00001234 T01234567T3210987654321$ Will print Appendix a E13B Micr Font Mapping Command&%SMDddd..ddd$Appendix B CMC7 Micr Font Mapping Less Than Equal Greater Than Description Alpha/Numeric Hex Value Secure Font Character Appendix C Secure Numeric Font MappingTwo Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Arrow Example&%SMF$15,575.00~ Appendix D ICR Secure Numeric Font Mapping Appendix E Micr Mode Command Summary STTSOFF$ Previous Audit Report information will be lost SPRINT$STORE$ SPURGE$Appendix G PJL Based Micr Commands PJL Re-Lock Sequence With a New Password Value @PJL Info Micr UELCartridge Status = Unknown PCL Font Calls, Positioning Commands and Variable Print Data Sample Accounts Payable Check PJL and PCL commands used to print the sample check ESC%-12345X@PJL Ldeletepassword LRESOURCEflash
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