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Paper facts
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Generic MICR Fundamentals Guide
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Do not use cut-sheet check paper that was converted from
fanfold by the paper distributor. This conversion process can
result in dimensional inaccuracy, poorly cut edges, and
unacceptable paper curl.
MICR paper requirements
The following table summarizes Xerox’s recommendations for
papers that are used for MICR printing. Papers with the following
characteristics perform best in Xerox MICR printers.
Basis weight
Basis weight is an industry term for expressing the weight per
unit area of paper. Paper weight is generally expressed as grams
per square meter (gsm), a measure that makes it easy to
compare any two pieces of paper, even if the papers are of
different types, such as offset and index.
Table 3-1. Xerox paper recommendations
Paper characteristics
Recommended for optimal printer and reader/sorter performance
Basis weight
24-pound/90 gsm
Sheffield smoothness
80 to 150
Grain direction
Parallel to the long edge of check or MICR document. Short grain direction
may be acceptable for personal, 6 inch/152 mm checks.
Moisture content
3.9 to 5.e per cent
Reflectance
60 percent minimum
Curl
Refer to instructions in your MICR printing system operator guide
Perforations
60 to 80 ties per inch
Metallic content
No ferromagnetic materials can be present in the paper.
Stiffness
For recommendations, refer to “Paper stiffness,” later in this chapter.
Cutting precision
+/- 0.030 inch/0.762 mm length
+/- 0.030 inch/0.762 mm width
Coating
Do not use paper containing clay or resin coatings.
Lamination
Do not use stock that is a combination of paper and plastic.
Preprinting ink
Must be heat resistant to approximately 400 degrees F/204 degrees C for laser
printing. Heat resistance varies according to manufacturer.
Size
Refer to instructions in your MICR printing system operator guide
Summary of Contents for 6100BD - Phaser Color Laser Printer
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Page 17: ...Overview Generic MICR Fundamentals Guide 1 7 Figure 1 2 Life cycle of a check...
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Page 74: ...Document design 4 28 Generic MICR Fundamentals Guide...
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Page 105: ...Quality control Generic MICR Fundamentals Guide 6 19 Figure 6 12 E13B characters and waveforms...
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