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MICR

Short for Magnetic-Ink Character Recognition, MICR is a type of font capable of recognition using magnetically charged ink. Computers equipped with the right hardware and software can print and/or read the character printed in such ink.

MICR font is commonly used to print checks, deposit slips, mortgage coupons, etc. There are various types of MICR fonts, the MICR E-13B font is used in the Canada, Panama, Puerto Rico, UK, and the United States. The MICR CRC-7 was created according to the ISO standards and is a font used in France, Mexico, Spain, and most other Spanish speaking countries.

Also see: Font

 

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