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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 29, 1998
Yoshikazu Ito, Suwa, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A multiple function printer for reliably re-magnetizing MICR character on a cut-sheet form without regard to operator experience or the manner in which the form is inserted method. The transportation mechanism of the printer drives the cut-sheet form inserted in an insertion opening of the printer in reverse until the leading edge of the form is detected by a top-of-form (TOF) detector disposed in the insertion opening. Next, the cut-sheet form is fed in reverse to position the beginning of the MICR characters on the form within the effective flux density range of the magnetizing magnet The cut-sheet form is then advanced forward from this position to re-magnetize and then read the MICR characters using a magnetic head.