Specifications

Forms or checks skew

or catch in the slip

station.

There is an

obstruction or

paperjam in the slip

station.

Open the front cover and check for

paper jams or other obstruction in the

slip station. Clear the jammed paper or

obstruction.

The MICR check reader

does not read or

misreads checks.

The check is inserted

improperly.

Make sure the check is inserted

properly with the MICR characters

down. See “Verifying and validating

checks” section.

The check is

fraudulent.

Make sure that the check is not

fraudulent. On fraudulent checks, the

characters the printer reads may be

different from those that are visible on

the check face.

A nearby magnetic

source is interfering

with the check

reader.

Devices, such as CRT monitors,

security devices or large metal surfaces

near the printer can affect the printer’s

magnetic field, causing intermittent

errors when the MICR check reader is

operating. Move the printer away from

such items.

The kni fe does not operate

Condition Possible causes What to do

Receipt is not cut Paper is jammed Open the receipt cover, inspect the

knife, and clear any jammed paper.

All other problems. Contact a service representative.

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