4-4 Reference Information
Ribbon Specifications MICR Reader (Option)
The MICR reader is a factory-installed option.
Type: Exclusive cassette ribbon
Ribbon cassette
specifications: Part number: ERC-31 (P)
Color: (P) Purple
Ribbon life: (P) 7,000,000 characters
(when 1 character=18 dots)
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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