MICR Quality Control Training

Below is an outline of RDM’s Understanding MICR 101 Training.

Module 1. Standards and Specifications (ANSI, CPA and others)

  • MICR line Format and Spacing
  • Character Dimensions
  • Signal Level
  • Character Faults
  • Voids, Extraneous Ink, Irregular Edge, Uniformity, Debossment, Skew

 Module 2. MICR reader theory

  • Principles of MICR Recognition
  • Optical characteristics Waveform generation
  • Read and Write Heads
  • Optical and Magnetic Evaluation

Module 3. Lab

  • Optical evaluation and Magnetic Waveform comparison
  • Analysis of Problem documents
  • Diagnosis of out-of-spec MICR characters
  • Discussion of the diagnosis of various printing problems, their causes and effects
    on processing of MICR documents, and remedial actions to prevent recurrence

Customized onsite training is also available.

Contact a Quality Control Training Specialist