12
Introduction to the CR-50/80
This chapter describes the features of the CR-50/80 scanner, what
comes packaged in the box, and the names and functions of parts on
the scanner.
The Canon Check Reader CR-50/80 is a scanner with magnetic heads
that can read checks and other documents that are printed with MICR
(Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) compatible fonts, and is capable
of OCR (Optical Character Recognition).
Features
High-Speed Scanning
The CR-50 performs high-speed scans of check-size documents at
50 cpm (200 dpi resolution).
The CR-80 performs high-speed scans of check-size documents at
80 cpm (200 dpi resolution).
Supports Large Documents
Documents up to 108 mm x 228 mm (4.3" x 9.0") can be scanned.
Compact Size
140 mm (W) x 223 mm (D) x 188 mm (H) (5.5" (W) x 8.8" (D) x 7.4" (H))
Supports Color, Black-and-White (Binary) and Grayscale
Output
Reads MICR Characters
A magnetic head is used to scan MICR characters that have been
printed with magnetic ink or toner.
Supports OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
Character images, such as E13B, OCR-A, OCR-B, and check writer are
recognized as characters by the OCR function.
Easy to Maintain
Maintenance Covers make handling paper jams and cleaning easy.
Paper Thickness Adjustment Mechanism
Adjust the Separation Roller gap to the thickness of the paper being
fed.
Infrared Double Feed Detection (Scanning Utility for CR-
50/80)
The scanner detects double-fed documents using infrared sensor.
Imprinter Is Standard Equipment
An imprinter mechanism, which prints text on documents as they are
scanned, comes standard equipped with the scanner. The imprinter’s
ink cartridge is not included, and must be purchased separately. (See
“About the Ink Cartridge,” on p. 24.)
Features of the CR-50/80
