MagTek MICRImage Check Reader
The MICRImageâ„¢ 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.
- The MICRImage check reader is compatible with PDS desktop but is not compatible with PDS OnDemand.
- According to MagTek's website, the MICRImage Check Reader has reached manufacturing and product end-of-life.
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.
Connect the Scanner Using a Serial Connection
In order to use the MICRImage Reader, you must connect the scanner.
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 running Windows 8.1 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.
- On your Windows desktop, click .
- Click to open Apps.
- Click Control Panel.
- If your Control Panel is set to Category view, click Power Options. . If your Control Panel is set to small or large icons, click
- Under your selected Preferred plan, click Change plan settings.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Expand USB Settings.
- Expand USB selective suspend setting.
- When you highlight Setting, click Disabled in the drop-down list.
- Click .
Install the MICRbase Program
Install the MICRbase program you receive from support.
Have a check handy to test your scanner.
- Contact support at 1-800-669-2509 for the following file: MICRbase.exe.
- Double-click the file to run it.
- Click Configure.
- In the MICR Type box (Options) field, select Image RS232.
- Click COM Setup and select the following parameters:
- Interface type: RS232
- Serial Port: select the COM port in Device Manager
- Baud: 115200
- Parity: None
- Stop Bits: 1
- Data Bits: 8
- Click Auto Detect RS232 Parameters.
- Click Test.
- Click OK.
- In the Comm Mode field, select 0 - Data Only.
- Select EMF Detect and Send Data After Error.
- Set the following parameters:
- Baud: 115200
- Data Bits: 8
- Stop Bits: 1
- Parity: None
- Click Download Configuration to MICR.
- Click OK.
- Click Communicate with MICR.
- Scan a check.