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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), ERC-31(B)
Color:
(P) Purple, (B) Black
Ribbon life:
(P) 7,000,000 characters
(B) 4,500,000 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”)