English Using the Optional MICR Reader The optional, factory-installed magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) reader lets the printer read MICR ink on personal checks. CAUTION: Do not insert checks with staples in them. Do not insert wrinkled checks. 1. When the SLIP light flashs, insert the check face down, with the MICR characters on the right-hand side. 2. Insert the check straight into the inlet using the right edge of the inlet as a guide, as far as the check will go. See illustration 7 . 3. The printer starts drawing the check in. Let go of the check immediately. The SLIP LED goes from flashing to on. 4.
When MICR reading is complete, the printer ejects the check and the SLIP LED starts flashing again. 5. Remove the check by pulling it straight out (not at an angle). The SLIP LED goes off. Cleaning the Roll Paper Print Head CAUTION: After printing, the print head can be very hot. Be careful not to touch it and to let it cool before you clean it. Do not damage the print head by touching it with your fingers or any hard object. Turn off the printer, open the roll paper cover, and clean the thermal elements of the print head with a cotton swab moistened with an alcohol solvent (ethanol or IPA).
Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) to maintain receipt print quality. Cleaning the Optional MICR Mechanism Clean the MICR head and MICR roller every 6000 passes or once a month. Note: If you encounter frequent MICR reading errors, use one of the following methods. TM-H5000II User’s Manual 9