Media processing device

Abstract

Swinging open the upstream-side cover part ( 31 ) and downstream-side cover part ( 32 ) of the check scanning apparatus ( 1 ) on a common support pivot ( 33 ) opens a U-shaped check transportation path ( 5 ). The check transportation path ( 5 ) can be opened with a simple single-action operation to remove checks ( 4 ) jammed in the check transportation path ( 5 ) and for maintenance of the magnetic head ( 84 ) and contact image sensors ( 82 and 83 ). When the task is completed, the open check transportation path ( 5 ) can also be returned to the original closed position by a simple single-action operation. If only those parts that require maintenance are exposed when the check transportation path is open, tasks that require opening the transportation path can be done without damaging other parts and without soiling the operator's fingers.

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technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a media processing device, such as a check reader, for reading magnetic ink characters from image sheet media on which information is printed using magnetic ink characters, such as checks, promissory notes and invoice stubs. Background technique

[0002] Banks and other financial institutions commonly use check reading devices ("check readers" or "check scanners") to image and read magnetic ink characters from documents such as checks, cashier's checks, and The resulting classification of documents and processing of documents (hereinafter collectively referred to as checks). The check reader is typically used on a tabletop or counter, and therefore, in order to reduce size and provide a compact check reader, from the check supply side to the check exit side, the transport of checks or other documents is transported through the check reader The pathway is usually U-shaped.

[0003] In order to remove checks stuck insid...

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