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Scanners and Readers

MagTek MICRImage Check Reader

The MICRImage™ Check Reader is both a MICR Reader (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) and a check-imaging device. The MICRImage reads the MICR character set at the bottom of a check, and the Imager produces a digitized image of the entire check. The characters and the image can be transmitted to a host device, which uses a specific authorization or verification process to validate a business transaction. The MICRImage Reader improves accuracy and speed because there is no manual data entry; therefore there are no keying errors or unwanted delays.

Use this device with our software to scan contribution checks, save the check images, and attach them to contributors' records. You can also use this device to scan your accounts receivable checks when adding payments.

CAUTION: ACS Technologies will support your installation, but you may run into compatibility issues with updates to your operating system. We do not support these products on Windows 11 and higher or on ACS or PDS Ondemand. ACS Technologies always recommends that you keep operating systems with internet connection up-to date.

Installing the MICRImage Check Reader

See MagTek's manuals, FAQ's and support videos. You may also contact us for assistance at 1-877-737-4457.

Let us know if you are running Windows 8.

Connect the Scanner Using an Adapter

In order to use the MICRImage Reader, you must connect the scanner.

CAUTION: Do not place the MICRImage Reader on top of your computer, or within six inches of a computer monitor or power supply. Your computer, monitor, or power supply may interfere with check scanner operation.
  1. Contact support for the following files: DPInst.exe and OCX_Install.exe.
    • Call 1-877-737-4457.
  2. Double-click the files to run them, and follow their instructions.
  3. Plug in the check scanner and connect it to your computer with the USB cable.
  4. Restart your computer.
  5. In the Start menu, depending on your operating system, right-click My Computer or Computer.
  6. Click Properties.
  7. Under the Control Panel Home section, click Device Manager.
    Note: For Windows XP, click the Hardware tab, then Device Manager.
  8. Expand Ports.
  9. Right-click the MICR Image (COM) port.
  10. Click Properties.
  11. On the Properties tab, set the Receive Buffer Size (Bytes) and Transmit Buffer Size (Bytes) to 1024.

Connect the Scanner Using a Serial Connection

In order to use the MICRImage Reader, you must connect the scanner.

CAUTION: Do not place the MICRImage Reader on top of your computer, or within six inches of a computer monitor or power supply. Your computer, monitor, or power supply may interfere with check scanner operation.
  1. Contact support for the following file: OCX_Install.exe.
    • Call 1-877-737-4457.
  2. Double-click the file to run it, and follow its instructions.
  3. Plug in the check scanner and connect it to your computer with the USB cable.
  4. Restart your computer.
  5. In the Start menu, depending on your operating system, right-click My Computer or Computer.
  6. Click Properties.
  7. Under the Control Panel Home section, click Device Manager.
    Note: For Windows XP, click the Hardware tab, then Device Manager.
  8. Expand Ports.
  9. Right-click the MICR Image (COM) port.
  10. Click Properties.
  11. On the Port Settings tab, select the following settings:
    1. Bits per second: 115200
    2. Data bits: 8
    3. Parity: None
    4. Stop Bits: 1
    5. Flow Control: Xon/Xoff
  12. Click Advanced.
  13. Select Use FIFO buffers (requires 16550 compatible UART).
  14. Set the Receive Buffer and Transmit Buffer to High.
  15. Select the COM Port Number. Click OK.

Disable the Suspend Setting on the USB Port (Windows 8.1)

Set up your computer to recognize your check scanner.

There may be instances when a computer does not recognize the check scanner, even though it is connected to the USB port. To correct this, disable the suspend setting on the USB port so it does not hibernate.

  1. On your Windows desktop, click the start icon.
  2. Click the down arrow to open Apps.
  3. Click Control Panel.
  4. If your Control Panel is set to Category view, click Hardware and Sound > Power Options. If your Control Panel is set to small or large icons, click Power Options.
  5. Under your selected Preferred plan, click Change plan settings.
  6. Click Change advanced power settings.
  7. Expand USB Settings.
  8. Expand USB selective suspend setting.
  9. When you highlight Setting, click Disabled in the drop-down list.
  10. Click Apply > OK.

Install the MICRbase Program

Install the MICRbase program you receive from support.

Have a check handy to test your scanner.

CAUTION: Do not place the MICRImage Reader on top of your computer, or within six inches of a computer monitor or power supply. Your computer, monitor, or power supply may interfere with check scanner operation.
  1. Contact support at 1-800-669-2509 for the following file: MICRbase.exe.
  2. Double-click the file to run it.
  3. Click Configure.
  4. In the MICR Type box (Options) field, select Image RS232.
  5. Click COM Setup and select the following parameters:
    1. Interface type: RS232
    2. Serial Port: select the COM port in Device Manager
    3. Baud: 115200
    4. Parity: None
    5. Stop Bits: 1
    6. Data Bits: 8
  6. Click Auto Detect RS232 Parameters.
  7. Click Test.
  8. Click OK.
  9. In the Comm Mode field, select 0 - Data Only.
  10. Select EMF Detect and Send Data After Error.
  11. Set the following parameters:
    1. Baud: 115200
    2. Data Bits: 8
    3. Stop Bits: 1
    4. Parity: None
  12. Click Download Configuration to MICR.
  13. Click OK.
  14. Click Communicate with MICR.
  15. Scan a check.
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Last updated: May 7, 2024