SuppliesA-16 Installation Planning GuideMICR toolsYou can use the following tools to determine whether the MICRoutput is printing within MICR specifications:• MICR Positioning and Dimension Gauge.• 8 Power (X) Comparator with MICR grid.NOTE: You should use the Custom Transfer Assist Blade toensure acceptable MICR line quality on all MICR printingsystems that use nonstandard paper sizes.MICR Positioning and Dimension GaugeThe MICR Positioning and Dimension Gauge (part number600T80025) consists of a thin sheet of flexible plastic attached tothe bottom of a piece of hard thick plastic. The gauge is providedin a kit that includes a small magnifying glass.To use the gauge, place the printed output between the twopieces of plastic. This allows you to compare the MICR outputelements against industry standard output. Using this process,you can verify the character spacing, check the horizontal andvertical alignment, and look for spots and voids.MICR comparatorYou use the eight power (X) comparator with MICR grid tocompare the characters on the MICR output to industry standardoutput.The comparator is an optical tool that magnifies each charactereight times. It has a built-in scale that measures the size of theMICR characters and checks for spots and voids (deletions).Keep the following in mind when using the 8 Power (X)Comparator with MICR grid:• Patterned paper can cause viewing problems. You shoulduse white paper when you perform quality evaluations.• The quality of the MICR output may vary, depending on thetype of paper you use.• Handle the comparator with care. The grid is printed on thebottom and may be damaged or worn off in time.You can use the comparator with transmitted or reflected light.
