(For use with Hewlett-Packard 2420, 2430, 4250, 4350, and 9050 Series Printers)
This User’s Guide is for TROY Font Memory Card Kit users only. If you purchased a
TROY Security Printing Solutions Printer, please refer to the TROY Security Printing
Solutions User’s Guide provided on the TROY Security Printing Solutions CD.
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Font Memory Card Kit
User’s Guide
Acknowledgements
Some of the TROY products include cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com
The Twofish encryption/decryption source code used in the TROY Memory Card is provided by Crytopane.
TROY is a registered trademark. TROYmark™ and AutoProtect™ are registered trademarks of TROY Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Microsoft Windows, PostScript, TrueType, LaserJet, and all other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of TROY Group, Inc. Such information and descriptions may not be copied,
disseminated, or distributed without the express written consent of TROY Group, Inc. This publication is subject to change without notice.
© 2003 – 2004 TROY Group, Inc.
Printed in the United States of America
November 1, 2004
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Table of Contents
Preface
Conventions
This manual is designed and formatted for use as an online document (viewed on your computer screen). The
document can also be printed; however, it is recommended that you print only the pages applicable to your
security printing solution. Printing the entire document will print all the pages for all of the TROY Security
Printing Solutions covered in this manual. For best results, you must use Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher to
view or print this document. Earlier versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader will not produce a properly formatted
document on your computer screen. The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is available as a free download
from the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com.
This User’s Guide uses these conventions:
Bold indicates emphasis or a minor heading.
Italic refers to a document title or is used for emphasis.
COURIER type indicates text visible on a computer screen or keys on your computer keyboard.
DISPLAY FONT indicates text visible on the printer control panel display.
The letter l is used in examples to distinguish the small letter l from the numeral 1 (one).
The character Ø is used in examples to distinguish the letter O from the numeral 0 (zero).
<Esc>, <CR>, <LF>, <FF>, etc. are control characters. Use a text editor to enter the equivalent of the character.
For example, to get <Esc> using a DOS text editor, hold down the Ctrl key; and press the [ (left square bracket)
key. Other text editors may vary.
NOTE: Notes contain important information set off from the text.
CAUTION: Caution messages appear before procedures, which, if not observed,
could result in loss of data or in damage to equipment.
WARNING: Warning messages alert you to a specific procedure or practice,
which, if not followed correctly, could cause serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 – Features Overview
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................1-1
TROY Security Fonts...................................................................................................................1-1
Section 2 – Using the TROY Printer Utility
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................2-1
Menu Structure....................................................................................................................................2-1
Basic Printer Utility Operations ........................................................................................................2-2
Printing Demo Pages...........................................................................................................................2-3
Accessing Fonts Using Non-Windows Applications..................................................................2-3
Verifying Windows Font Support...............................................................................................2-3
Verifying PCL 5e Communication .............................................................................................2-5
Downloading Files to the Printer.......................................................................................................2-6
Obtaining Technical Assistance.........................................................................................................2-7
Section 3 – Using TROY Fonts
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................3-1
Accessing and Using TROY Fonts.....................................................................................................3-1
Accessing the TROY Fonts Using Windows Applications........................................................3-1
Accessing the TROY Fonts Using Non-Windows Applications...............................................3-1
Using TROY MICR Fonts...........................................................................................................3-2
Using the Convenience Amount Fonts........................................................................................3-2
Using the TROY Security Fonts..................................................................................................3-2
Using the TROY OCR Fonts.......................................................................................................3-2
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Using the Reverse Helvetica Font ...............................................................................................3-2
Using the TROY POSTNET Font...............................................................................................3-2
Using the British Pound and Euro Symbols ..............................................................................3-2
Using Printer Fonts and Screen Fonts...............................................................................................3-3
Table of Contents
MICR Font Guidelines........................................................................................................................3-4
Font Character Mapping....................................................................................................................3-5
Determining a Character Mapping ............................................................................................3-6
Accessing Unmapped Characters ...............................................................................................3-6
Standard ASCII Character Set...................................................................................................3-7
TROY MICR E-13B 12-Point Font............................................................................................3-8
TROY MICR CMC-7 12-Point Font..........................................................................................3-9
TROY Enhanced Convenience Amount (Scalable)...................................................................3-9
TROY Large Convenience Amount 18-Point Font.................................................................3-10
TROY Small Convenience Amount 24-Point Font .................................................................3-10
TROY Security Font..................................................................................................................3-11
TROY Security Font (Spanish).................................................................................................3-11
TROY Reverse Helvetica Font..................................................................................................3-12
TROY OCR-A Font (Scalable) .................................................................................................3-13
TROY OCR-B Font (Scalable)..................................................................................................3-15
TROY UPC-A Barcode..............................................................................................................3-17
TROY UPC-E Barcode..............................................................................................................3-18
TROY EAN-8 Barcode ..............................................................................................................3-19
TROY EAN-13 Barcode ............................................................................................................3-20
TROY BC25 Barcode.................................................................................................................3-21
TROY BC39 Barcode.................................................................................................................3-22
TROY BC128 Barcode...............................................................................................................3-23
TROY POSTNET.......................................................................................................................3-24
TROY POSTNET Reverse (optional).......................................................................................3-25
International Convenience Amount Fonts......................................................................................3-26
British Large Convenience Amount Font................................................................................3-26
French Large Convenience Amount Font................................................................................3-26
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Italian Large Convenience Amount Font.................................................................................3-26
Spanish Large Convenience Amount Font ..............................................................................3-26
British Small Convenience Amount Font.................................................................................3-27
French Small Convenience Amount Font................................................................................3-27
Italian Small Convenience Amount Font.................................................................................3-27
Spanish Small Convenience Amount Font...............................................................................3-27
Section 4 – Troubleshooting / Error Messages
Troubleshooting by Symptom............................................................................................................4-1
Troubleshooting by Printer Control Panel Display Message..........................................................4-9
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Section 1 Features Overview
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your TROY Font Memory Card Kit. You have chosen the highest quality MICR
(Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) printing solution available today that offers convenience, flexibility, and
precision for printing high-quality MICR documents.
The TROY Font Memory Card is designed for use in selected Hewlett-Packard LaserJet printers and features an
enhanced collection of MICR, OCR (Optical Character Recognition), and security fonts designed for printing
financial documents. The TROY Font Memory Card can be added to a standard Hewlett Packard printer. Refer
to the TROY Quick-Start Guide for information on installing the TROY Font Memory Card into a HewlettPackard printer and for installing the necessary TROY support files.
TROY Security Fonts
Your TROY Font Memory Card Kit includes a collection of high-quality MICR fonts (E13-B, CMC-7) and other
security fonts programmed into the TROY Font Memory Card. See Section 3 – Using TROY Fonts for more
information. The TROY Security font collection includes the following fonts:
TROY Font Description
E13-B MICR Font
CMC-7 MICR Font
Enhanced Convenience Font
Large Convenience Font
Small Convenience Font
TROY Reverse Helvetica Font
British Pound and Euro Currency
Symbols
TROY Barcode and POSTNET Fonts
TROY Security Font
TROY OCR Font (type A and B)
Used to print the MICR line at the bottom of the check (United States and selected countries)
Used to print the MICR line at the bottom of the check (if your bank of deposit requires this font)
Used to print the convenience amount information on the check (this font is scalable)
Used to print the convenience amount information on the check (this font is non-scalable)
Used to print the convenience amount information on the check (this font is non-scalable)
Used to print names and addresses on the back of transparent envelope windows for use in
pressure-seal machines
Used as the British or European currency symbol for the respective country (replaces the U.S.
dollar sign). These symbols can be selected to print in the audit reports.
Used to print several types of industry-standard barcodes for a variety of uses, and also
includes a POSTNET font for printing the U.S. postal bar code that represents the 9-digit zip
code printed below the postal address
Used to print the amount information on the check (English / Spanish) (this font is scalable)
Used to print any information (names, addresses, amounts) that is to be read by automated
readers using optical character recognition (this font is scalable)
International Convenience Fonts
Used to print the convenience amount on the check in any one of five languages (available on
the TROY Security Printing Solutions CD supplied with your TROY Font Memory Card Kit)
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Section 2 Using the TROY Printer Utility
Introduction
Menu Structure
The TROY Printer Utility is an easy-to-use Microsoft Windows-based utility designed to assist you with the
management of a TROY Font Memory Card. The TROY Printer Utility allows the system administrator to
perform the following functions:
• View system information
• Print Windows Security and Barcode demonstration pages
• Print PCL Security/Barcode Font demonstration page
• Obtain technical assistance
• Access the TROY Web site for printer firmware updates, drivers, and product/supplies information.
The TROY Printer Utility is included on the TROY Security Printing Solutions CD supplied with your TROY
Font Memory Card Kit. Follow the instructions in the TROY Font Memory Card Kit Quick-Start Guide to install
the TROY Printer Utility.
The user-friendly features of the TROY Printer Utility are conveniently grouped under three pull-down menus as
shown below. An arrow (!) next to the menu selection indicates that additional selections are available for that
menu item. It is suggested that you print out this page for use as a convenient reference when using the TROY
Printer Utility.
TROY Printer Utility Menu Tree
FILE RESOURCES HELP
Print
Windows Security Font Demo
Windows Barcode Font Demo
PCL Security/Barcode Font Demo
Install New Resources
Fonts
Macros/Forms
TROY Printer Utility Help F1
TROY on the Web
Technical Sup port
System Information
Download File
Exit
Firmware Up da te
bout
NOTE: The grayed-out menu items displayed in the TROY Printer Utility are for features that apply only to TROY
printers and Hewlett-Packard printers that have the TROY MICR Secure Memory Card installed.
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Section 2 Using the TROY Printer Utility
Basic Printer Utility Operations
TO ACCESS THE TROY PRINTER UTILITY:
1. Click on the Microsoft Windows Start button, select Programs, MICR by TROY, and then click on the
TROY Printer Utility icon. The Printer Utility main window will appear.
2. Click on the Hewlett-Packard printer you wish to manage.
TROY Printer Utility
File Resources HelpSettings
Select the printer to co nfig ure from the following list:
HP 4250 PCL 5e LaserJet Printer LPT1:
Selected printer location (port):
Selected Print er Information
Admin Password
TROY Security Pri n ting Solution
Font Card / DIMM Winspool
Windows Printe r Driver
3. Select Font Card / DIMM from the TROY Security Printing Solution drop-down menu. For convenience,
this setting is saved when you exit the TROY Printer Utility. This option simplifies the TROY Printer Utility
interface by allowing access to features that are only available within your product type.
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Section 2 Using the TROY Printer Utility
Printing Demo Pages
Accessing Fonts
Using NonWindows
Applications
Verifying Windows Font Support
The TROY Printer Utility provides the ability to generate a Windows Security Font, Windows Barcode Font, and
PCL Security/Barcode Font demonstration page. Use the Windows Security Font demonstration page if you are
using a Windows-based printing application, or use the PCL Security/Barcode Font demonstration page if you
are using a non-Windows-based printing application. Use these demonstration pages to verify the TROY
Security fonts generated by your printer.
If you are using a non-Windows application to print MICR documents, the escape sequence for each font must be
programmed into the application in order to “call” each of the selected fonts. The <Esc> character is ASCII
character number 27 (hexadecimal number 1B). Refer to Section 3 – Using TROY Fonts for the specific escape
sequence (displayed above each character map) used to call each of the TROY fonts.
To verify that the TROY Windows font support files were properly installed on your system, demonstration
documents are provided through the TROY Printer Utility in Windows that can be printed out to visually identify
all security and/or barcode fonts downloaded to the TROY printer. Make sure your TROY printer is properly
setup, powered ON, and is online before printing the Windows Security Font or Windows Barcode Font
Demonstration page(s).
TO PRINT THE WINDOWS SECURITY (MICR) FONT DEMONSTRATION PAGE:
1. From the Main Window, click on the printer you wish to manage.
2. From the Main Window, click on File, Print, and then click on Windows Security (MICR) Font Demo. The
printer will automatically print the Windows Security Font Demonstration page (see example on next page).
3. Compare the actual TROY security fonts (the actual fonts generated by your printing system) shown in the
right-hand column with the facsimile image of these fonts printed in the center column (a digitized image
designed to look exactly like the actual fonts generated by your system – see example on the next page).
If the support files were properly installed, the actual TROY security and/or barcode fonts displayed in the
right-hand column should appear identical to the facsimile fonts displayed in the center column. If the actual
fonts do not match the facsimile fonts printed on the demonstration document (fonts not printed correctly or
fonts missing on the printout), review the installation steps in this document. If further assistance is required,
contact TROY Technical Support.
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Section 2 Using the TROY Printer Utility
Verifying
Windows Font
Support (cont.)
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Section 2 Using the TROY Printer Utility
Verifying PCL 5e Communication
The PCL Security/Barcode Font demonstration page can be used to verify PCL 5e communication between the
host computer and your printer. If the PCL 5 communication between the host computer and your printer is
successful, then the selected demonstration page should print out exactly as shown in the example below.
TO PRINT THE PCL SECURITY/BARCODE FONT DEMONSTRATION PAGE:
1. From the Main Window, click on the printer you wish to access.
2. Type in the current administrator password in the password box at the bottom of the Main Window. If a
password is not set, then leave the password box blank.
3. From the Main Window, click on File, Print, and then click on PCL Security/Barcode Font Demo. The
printer will automatically print the PCL 5e Security/Barcode Font Demonstration pages (see example below).
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Section 2 Using the TROY Printer Utility
Downloading Files to the Printer
The TROY Printer Utility provides the ability to download any PCL or text file directly to the printer without
embedding additional information. A download option is provided to enhance the download file (see the
Download File window for the specific options). To include the advanced option to the download, place a
checkmark next to the option. The advanced download option is provided for advanced users only.
TO DOWNLOAD A FILE TO THE PRINTER:
1. From the Main Window, click on the printer you
wish to manage.
Download File
File Help
2. From the Main Window, click on File, and click
on Download File.
3. Enter the file name or click on Browse to locate
the desired file.
4. For advanced users: Place a checkmark next to
the download option if you wish to include the
additional data with the download file. For
normal use, it is recommended that the checkbox
be left blank.
5. Click on Download to send the file to the
printer’s memory. Click on OK to finish.
6. Click on OK to continue.
File Name:
Include Administrator and Password data to file
Include NVRAM download enter and exit data to file
Include job initialize and job exit data to file
Download
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Section 2 Using the TROY Printer Utility
Obtaining Technical Assistance
The TROY Printer Utility provides several help screens to guide you through the features and functions of your
TROY Font Memory Card. TROY technical support is available to assist you with any questions concerning the
setup, operation, and maintenance of your TROY Font Memory Card. Specific system information about the
configuration of your TROY product is also available through the TROY Printer Utility. You are also
encouraged to visit the TROY Web site for latest FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), information on the latest
TROY products, and for ordering MICR toner and other printing supplies.
TO VIEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION:
From the Main Window, click on Help, and then click on Technical Support to view the TROY Technical
Support HTML page for telephone numbers and hours of business.
TO VIEW INFORMATION ON THE TROY WEB SITE:
From the Main Window, click on Help, and then click on TROY on the Web to access the TROY web site. Click
on the Support and Downloads button at the top of the web page to view the available topics. You can access
the TROY Web site directly at http://www.troygroup.com.
TO VIEW ON-SCREEN HELP FOR THE TROY PRINTER UTILITY:
From the Main Window, click on Help, and then click on TROY Printer Utility Help F1 to view the Printer
Utility help documents. You can press the F1 key at any time while using the TROY Printer Utility to access the
help screens.
TO VIEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRINTER UTILITY:
From the Main Window, click on Help, and then click on About to view the version level and other information
about the TROY Printer Utility.
TO VIEW SYSTEM INFORMATION:
From the Main Window, click on Help, and then click on System Information to view the version level and other
information about your computer and printer's hardware and software environment.
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Section 3 Using TROY Fonts
Introduction
Accessing and Using TROY Fonts
Accessing TROY Fonts Using Windows Applications
Accessing TROY
Fonts Using NonWindows
Applications
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The TROY MICR E-13B and CMC-7 MICR fonts have been specifically engineered for your TROY Security
Printing Solution to ensure the highest quality MICR printing in the industry. The TROY font collection
provides seamless integration and security within your Windows-based check printing application. All TROY
fonts are permanently programmed into the TROY Font Memory Card to ensure consistent high-quality MICR
printing and to prevent unauthorized use of these fonts on another printing system. Your TROY Security
Printing Solution includes the following fonts:
• TROY MICR Font (E-13B and CMC-7)
• TROY Security Font (English and Spanish)
• TROY Convenience Fonts (Enhanced, Large, and Small)
• TROY Reverse Helvetica Font
• TROY OCR Fonts (type A and B)
• British Pound and Euro symbols
• TROY POSTNET and Barcode Fonts
The following paragraphs provide some basic information for accessing and using the TROY fonts. It is
important that these fonts are kept secure to prevent unauthorized use and that the fonts remain unaltered to
ensure accurate rendering by your printer. All TROY fonts are permanently programmed into the TROY Font
Memory Card and cannot be directly accessed through the printer control panel or other external means.
To access the TROY fonts in a Windows environment, you must first install the Windows printer driver for the
model of HP printer being installed. Follow the instructions in TROY Font Memory Card Kit Quick-Start Guide
(provided on the TROY Security Printing Solutions CD) to install the printer driver and Windows support files,
enabling you to select these fonts from any Windows-based application. To print the TROY E13-B and CMC-7
MICR fonts, your printer must be set to MICR enabled mode, and a TROY MICR toner cartridge must be
installed in the printer. Many commercial MICR check-printing applications are pre-programmed to access the
TROY MICR fonts.
If you are using a non-Windows application to print MICR documents, the escape sequence for each font must be
programmed into your check-printing application in order to “call” each of the selected fonts. The <Esc>
character is ASCII character number 27 (hexadecimal number 1B). Refer to the end of this section for each
escape sequence (displayed above each character map) used to call each TROY font.
Section 3 Using TROY Fonts
Using TROY MICR Fonts
Using the Convenience Amount Fonts
Using the TROY Security Fonts
Using the TROY OCR Fonts
Using the Reverse Helvetica Font
Using the TROY POSTNET Font
Using the British Pound and Euro Symbols
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The E-13B MICR font (TROY E-13B, TROY CMC-7) can be used for printing the MICR line in many countries,
including the United States. In some European and Latin American countries, the CMC-7 MICR font is used
instead. MICR document processing requires that the MICR characters be precise in size, shape, and spacing.
For this reason, the TROY MICR font is supplied as a TrueType font; it must not be altered by scaling or other
size manipulation. TROY can provide customer support for your MICR applications only if you use the supplied
TROY MICR fonts.
Your TROY Security Printing Solution includes a large, small and enhanced convenience amount font (TROY
ECF, TROY LCF, TROY SCF). These fonts consist of numbers with their alphabetic spellings placed directly
below the numerical character. These fonts are designed for use in the Legal Amount field only (located directly
below the Payee field). You can enter alphanumeric symbols representing the amount of the check into this field.
The TROY Security font (TROY SECURITY, TROY SECURITY SPANISH) is designed to prevent fraudulent alteration
to the Amount field on the check. The font consists of numbers with their alphabetic spellings placed directly
below the numerical character with a wavy lined pattern running through each character. These fonts are
designed for use in the Legal Amount field only (located directly below the Payee field on the check). You can
enter numeric symbols representing the amount of the check into this field. During document processing,
convenience amounts may be visually read and encoded on the check by bank personnel. In this case, a large
Security Amount font may best meet your bank’s requirements.
The TROY OCR fonts (TROY OCR-A AND TROY OCR-B) are used to print any information (names, addresses,
amounts) on the check that is to be read by automated readers using optical character recognition.
The TROY Reverse Helvetica font is used to print names and addresses on the back of transparent envelope
windows for use in pressure-seal machines.
The POSTNET (Postal Numeric Encoding Technique) font (TROY POSTNET) is used to represent the nine-digit
postal zip code below the postal address line. Using the POSTNET font on your mailing envelopes and postcards
will significantly decrease postal processing time and reduce the chance of errors when manual data entry is
required at the post office.
The British Pound and European currency symbols are used in place of the U.S. dollar sign for the respective
European country and can be selected to print in the audit reports.
Section 3 Using TROY Fonts
Using Printer Fonts and Screen Fonts
In addition to the TROY printer
fonts that are permanently
programmed into the TROY Font
Memory Card, the TROY screen
fonts have been developed for
screen display use only as a visual
reference and for making
positional adjustments to the
MICR line. The TROY screen
fonts display differently than the
actual printer fonts in order to
prevent unauthorized printing
using the MICR screen fonts on
other Windows-installed printers.
If the E-13B MICR screen font is
used for printing, the inversely
printed (white characters on a
black background) MICR screen
font will not be readable by the
bank reader/sorter machines. The
uniquely displayed screen fonts
ensure that the MICR font printed
on your MICR documents is
generated by the TROY Font
Memory Card and not by the
Windows operating system using
the resident TrueType™ font. The
TROY screen fonts are provided
on the TROY Security Printing
Solutions CD supplied with your
TROY Font Memory Card
product.
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Section 3 Using TROY Fonts
MICR Font Guidelines
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The TROY E-13B and CMC-7 MICR fonts were developed using strict specifications designed specifically for
high-speed magnetic-read processing. To maintain these strict specifications, the TROY MICR fonts were
designed as non-scalable fonts (fixed fonts) that are fixed in pitch (spacing) and point size (height). Because
Windows TrueType™ technology allows fonts to be scalable by changing the point size, it is imperative to
maintain the 12-point size of the MICR fonts installed in Windows. Selecting a point size other than 12-point for
the MICR font in Windows will not visibly enlarge or reduce the size of the characters; however, the horizontal
spacing will be affected. Any alteration to the spacing of the characters will result in incorrect placement of the
MICR characters in the MICR line at the bottom of your checks, causing your financial documents to be rejected
by the bank.
The Convenience Amount fonts were also designed as non-scalable fonts, but can be changed (increased or
decreased) from the default point size to meet your check printing requirements. Changing the point size of a
fixed font in Windows will only affect the horizontal spacing of the characters and not affect the vertical size of
the characters. The TROY Enhanced Convenience Amount font and TROY Security font were designed as
scalable fonts that can be changed (increased or decreased) from the default point size to meet your check
printing requirements.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that you verify the MICR line at the bottom of your printed checks using the TROY
MICR Document Template (p/n 54-17373-001) to verify the positioning of each character. Refer to the TROY MICR
Basics Handbook for details (provided on the TROY Security Printing Solutions CD supplied with your TROY Font
Memory Card product).
Section 3 Using TROY Fonts
Font Character Mapping
Each character or symbol in a font set corresponds to a specific ASCII (American Standard Code for Information
Interchange) number (e.g., the capital letter “A” = ASCII number 65). Pressing a key on your computer
keyboard automatically generates the ASCII number (32 through 127) associated with the character or symbol
displayed on the key. Likewise, any character or symbol not represented on your computer keyboard (ASCII
numbers above 127) can be accessed by manually entering the associated ASCII number using the numeric
keypad.
The fonts provided on the TROY Security Printing Solutions CD have each of the characters and symbols in
each font set (shown on the following pages) “mapped” (associated) to standard computer keyboard characters
using the corresponding ASCII number for each character and symbol on the keyboard.
For example, the transit symbol (one of the industry-standard symbols used in a MICR line at the bottom of a
check) contained in the TROY E-13B MICR character table (shown on page 9) does not exist on a standard
computer keyboard but has been “mapped” to the standard ASCII keyboard capital letter “A”, designated as
ASCII number 65.
Therefore, after loading and then selecting the TROY E-13B MICR Font, typing the capital letter “A” on your
computer keyboard will produce the MICR transit symbol instead of the capital letter “A”. The TROY E-13B
character table (shown on page 9) associates the transit symbol with ASCII number 65 (the same ASCII number
used for the capital letter “A” if you had selected a standard ASCII font set instead of the TROY E-13B MICR
font set).
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Section 3 Using TROY Fonts
Determining a Character Mapping
Accessing Unmapped Characters
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To determine which key on your computer keyboard that a TROY character or symbol is “mapped” to, simply
compare the ASCII number of the selected TROY character or symbol to the same ASCII number listed in the
Standard ASCII Character Map (shown on the next page) to determine which keyboard key can be used to
access the selected TROY character or symbol.
Some of the font sets provided on the TROY Security Printing Solutions
CD contain more characters or symbols than can be “mapped” to the
available keys on a standard computer keyboard. In this case, these
characters can be accessed by manually entering the ASCII number (see
example at right) designated for each character (refer to the character
tables on the following pages). The hexadecimal number shown below
the ASCII number is used for programming mainframe computers.
To access a character or symbol that is not “mapped” to one of the keys on your Windows computer keyboard,
you can manually enter the ASCII number by holding down the ALT key on your keyboard, entering the associated
ASCII number for the character you wish to access, and then releasing the ALT key.
NOTE: You must use the numerical keypad on your keyboard to enter the ASCII number. The number keys along
the top of the keyboard will not work for this application.
65
0041
ASCII Number
Hexadecimal Number
Character or Symbol
Section 3 Using TROY Fonts
Standard ASCII
Character Set
(reference only)
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Section 3 Using TROY Fonts
TROY MICR E13B 12-Point Font
(Troy E-13B)
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Section 3 Using TROY Fonts
TROY MICR CMC-7 12-Point Font
(Troy CMC7)
TROY Enhanced Convenience Amount Font
(Troy ECF)
<Esc>(ØQ<Esc>(s1p12vØsØb1T
<Esc>(3Q<Esc>(s1pvØsØb1ØT = desired point size
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TROY Large
Convenience
Amount 18-Point
Font (Troy LCF)
NOTE: The TROY Enhanced Convenience Amount font can be used in place of the TROY Convenience Amount
font in the legal amount field of the check. To write the cents amount on the check, type the capital letter that
corresponds to the smaller cent characters shown in the example above (i.e., A=0, B=1, C=2).
<Esc>(1Q<Esc>(sØp5.Øh16.ØvØsØbØT
TROY Small
<Esc>(2Q<Esc>(sØp6.ØØh22.ØvØsØbØT
Convenience
Amount 24-Point
Font (Troy SCF)
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Section 3 Using TROY Fonts
TROY Security
Font (Troy
Security)
TROY Security
Font (Spanish)
(Troy Security
Spanish)
<Esc>(4Q<Esc>(s1pvØsØbØT = desired point size
<Esc>(4Q<Esc>(s1pvØsØb4T = desired point size
NOTE: The TROY Security Spanish Font is included in the International Font Collection provided on the TROY
Security Printing Solutions CD.
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TROY Reverse
Helvetica Font
(Troy Helvetica
(Rev))
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TROY OCR-A
(Troy OCR-A)
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<Esc>(ØO<Esc>(s1pvØsØb1Ø4T = desired point size
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TROY OCR-A
(continued)
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NOTE: This OCR font must be used at the designated point size to ensure optical readability.
Size I – must use 12-point size (upper and lower case characters can be used)
Size III – must use 16-point size (only upper case characters can be used)
Size IV – must use 20-point size (only upper case characters can be used)
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TROY OCR-B
(Troy OCR-B)
<Esc>(1O<Esc>(s1pvØsØb11ØT = desired point size
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TROY OCR-B
(continued)
NOTE
: This OCR font must be used at the designated point size to ensure optical readability.
Size I – must use 10-point size (upper and lower case characters can be used)
Size III – (not supported)
Size IV – must use 16-point size (upper and lower case characters can be used)
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TROY UPC-A Barcode
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<Esc>(8Y<Esc>(s1pvØsØb246ØØT = desired height
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TROY UPC-E Barcode
<Esc>(8Y<Esc>(s1pvØsØb2461ØT = desired height
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TROY EAN-8 Barcode
<Esc>(8Y<Esc>(s1pvØsØb2462ØT = desired height
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TROY EAN-13 Barcode
<Esc>(8Y<Esc>(s1pvØsØb2463ØT = desired height
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TROY BC25 Barcode
<Esc>(4Y<Esc>(s1pvØsØb2464ØT = desired height
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TROY BC39 Barcode
<Esc>(ØY<Esc>(s1pvØsØb2467ØT = desired height
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TROY BC128 Barcode
<Esc>(ØY<Esc>(s1pvØsØb247ØØT = desired height
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TROY POSTNET
<Esc>(15Y<Esc>(s1pvØsØb2477ØT = desired height
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TROY POSTNET Reverse (optional)
<Esc>(15Y<Esc>(s1pvØs33b2477ØT = desired height
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Section 3 Using TROY Fonts
International Convenience Amount Fonts
In addition to the CMC-7 font used for International MICR applications, TROY provides the following
Convenience Amount font sets in a variety of languages (see examples below). These fonts are provided only on
the TROY Security Printing Solutions CD. These fonts can be easily downloaded into the printer’s memory
using the TROY Printer Utility.
The following TROY International fonts are non-scalable (fixed in size) and can be used in the convenience
amount field of the check. The escape sequence used to call each font set in a non-Windows environment is
provided directly above each example. The examples below may not be to scale.
British Large Convenience Amount Font (Troy LCF British)
<Esc>(1Q<Esc>(sØp5.14h16.Ø9vØsØb1T
French Large Convenience Amount Font (Troy LCF French)
<Esc>(1Q<Esc>(sØp5.14h16.Ø9vØsØb2T
Italian Large Convenience Amount Font (Troy LCF Italian)
<Esc>(1Q<Esc>(sØp5.14h16.Ø9vØsØb3T
Spanish Large Convenience Amount Font (Troy LCF Spanish)
<Esc>(1Q<Esc>(sØp5.14h16.Ø9vØsØb4T
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International
Convenience
Amount
Fonts (cont.)
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British Small Convenience Amount Font (Troy SCF British)
<Esc>(2Q<Esc>(sØp6h22.68vØsØb1T
French Small Convenience Amount Font (Troy SCF French)
<Esc>(2Q<Esc>(sØp6h22.68vØsØb2T
Italian Small Convenience Amount Font (Troy SCF Italian)
<Esc>(2Q<Esc>(sØp6h22.68vØsØb3T
Spanish Small Convenience Amount Font (Troy SCF Spanish)
<Esc>(2Q<Esc>(sØp6h22.68vØsØb4T
Section 4 Troubleshooting / Error Messages
Troubleshooting by
Symptom
The following troubleshooting table provides solutions to the most common MICR printing problems. Some of
the messages may not apply to your TROY Security Printing Solution. Visually inspect your MICR documents
using the TROY MICR Document Template where appropriate.
NOTE: This table does not cover all of the ANSI and banking specifications that MICR-encoded documents must
meet. Refer to the TROY MICR Basics Handbook (provided on the TROY Security Printing Solutions CD) for more
information on MICR specifications and check design.
Condition Possible Cause Solution
Incorrect data in MICR line (account
#, bank #, etc.).
Incorrect format of fields in MICR line
(according to your bank’s
specifications).
Vertical streaking or smearing
throughout document.
Horizontal streaking in MICR clear
band during document processing.
Error typing in the account #, etc.
Error typing in the field information.
Problem with the Hewlett-Packard
printer or TROY MICR toner cartridge.
Problem with the reader/sorter
machine.
Re-enter the correct data.
Re-enter the correct data. Ask your
bank for its specification sheet or copy
the field format from your old checks,
including any spaces.
Refer to the troubleshooting section in
the printer user’s manual.
The reader/sorter machine must be
cleaned and checked or adjusted.
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Section 4 Troubleshooting / Error Messages
Troubleshooting by
Symptom
(cont.)
600 dpi MICR font not used in MICR
line (an incorrect font such as Courier
or Times Roman was used instead).
MICR clear band has magnetically
chargeable printing besides the MICR
line on front or backside of document.
No MICR font installed.
MICR mode disabled and an attempt
was made to use a TROY MICR font.
Software error.
MICR font requested orientation
(portrait or landscape) not installed in
the printer.
Non-TROY MICR font was used.
Font escape sequence coding error.
Border, signature, or other printing
extends into MICR clear band on front
or back.
Laser-printed items extend into MICR
clear band on backside of the check.
Install the TROY Font Memory Card
and reprint the document.
Consult your software dealer.
Enable MICR mode by issuing the
appropriate escape sequence via your
check writing software.
Install the correct orientation of MICR
font via the TROY Memory Card.
Use the TROY MICR font or consult
the non-TROY MICR font
manufacturer for assistance.
Verify the escape sequence accuracy.
Reformat your document design to
ensure nothing besides the MICR line
appears in the MICR clear band.
Reformat your document design or
other laser-printed items so that there
is no MICR information on the check.
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Troubleshooting by
Symptom
(cont.)
MICR clear band has extra printing
(such as toner splatter) besides the
MICR line on front or backside of
document.
MICR line is skewed on document.
Printer density setting is too dark.
Printer fusing unit is contaminated.
Faulty MICR toner cartridge.
Use on Non-TROY MICR toner
cartridge.
Your MICR paper was cut or
perforated inaccurately (lower edge of
paper is not perpendicular to the right
and left edges of paper).
Your MICR paper has changed
properties due to environmental
conditions in storage or handling.
Paper incorrectly loaded.
Faulty paper transport system in
printer.
Use TROY MICR defaults.
Refer to printer user’s manual for
cleaning instructions.
Try another TROY MICR toner
cartridge. If cartridge is faulty, return
to the dealer.
Try another TROY MICR toner
cartridge, or consult the non-TROY
manufacturer for assistance.
Measure your MICR paper and/or
perforation lines to ensure your MICRencoded documents fall within ANSI
specifications for document size. Ask
your paper vendor for correctly sized
MICR paper.
Measure your MICR paper and/or
perforation lines to ensure your MICRencoded documents fall within ANSI
specifications for document size.
If using MP tray, paper width guide
should lightly touch right side of paper
stack.
Try non-MICR paper to verify the
problem. Contact TROY Technical
Support if problem is verified on nonMICR paper.
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Troubleshooting by
Symptom
(cont.)
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MICR line not positioned correctly on
the document (vertically and
horizontally).
Your MICR paper was cut or
perforated inaccurately (paper is too
short/long or narrow/wide).
Software registration is off (software
is positioning data incorrectly on the
printed page).
Printer registration discrepancies
(small inconsistencies in positioning
of the image on the printed page)
Faulty paper transport system in
printer.
Measure your MICR paper and/or
perforation lines to ensure your MICRencoded documents fall within ANSI
specifications for document size. Ask
your paper vendor for correctly sized
MICR paper.
Make adjustments in your software
application to adjust the positioning of
the MICR line, or consider purchasing
the TROY MICR Secure Memory Card,
which includes the ExPT feature that
allows you to reposition the MICR line
via the printer control panel. Use the
TROY MICR Document Template to
verify all adjustments to the MICR line.
Small errors in the printer’s registration
can change the position of the MICR
line, which is most noticeable on the
trailing edge of the printed page. If the
MICR line on your checks is positioned
on trailing edge of the page (the edge
of the page that exits the printer last),
try using the TROY printer’s AutoRotate feature to place the MICR line
on the leading edge of the page to
avoid any small registration errors that
would significantly change the position
of the MICR on your printed checks.
Measure your MICR paper. If cut to
correct size, consult your software
vendor for assistance.
Try non-MICR paper to verify the
problem. Consult the printer user’s
manual or TROY Technical support if
problem is verified on non-MICR
paper.
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Troubleshooting by
Symptom
(cont.)
MICR characters are too thick or too
thin.
Printer density setting is too dark or
too light.
Your MICR toner cartridge is nearly
empty.
Your MICR paper is out of
specification so that toner does not
adhere properly to the paper.
Faulty MICR toner cartridge.
Use of Non-TROY MICR toner or font.
Use TROY MICR defaults.
TROY MICR toner cartridge should not
be used if a LOW TONER message
appears on the printer control panel
display. (There should be no visual
fading across the document).
Refer to TROY MICR paper
specifications elsewhere in this guide
and consult your paper vendor to
ensure you have the correct paper
(including correctly preprinted
background areas). Also, check to
ensure your paper has not altered due
to environmental conditions during
storage and handling.
Try another TROY MICR toner
cartridge. If the cartridge is faulty,
return to dealer.
Try TROY MICR toner or font or
consult non-TROY manufacturer for
assistance.
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Troubleshooting by
Symptom
(cont.)
MICR characters are broken, there
are voids in characters or toner rubs
off.
Voids in characters in MICR line or
other text.
MICR character spacing and
positioning is not correct.
Your MICR paper is out of
specification so that toner does not
adhere properly to the paper.
Faulty MICR toner cartridge.
Use of Non-TROY MICR toner
cartridge.
Printer fusing unit is faulty.
Transfer roller wear (check for page
count of greater than 100,000).
Error in typing MICR line information.
Software placement of characters is
incorrect.
Refer to the TROY MICR paper
specifications and consult your paper
vendor to ensure you have the correct
paper (including correctly preprinted
background areas). Also, check to
ensure your paper has not altered due
to environmental conditions during
storage and handling.
Try another TROY MICR toner
cartridge. If cartridge is faulty, return
to dealer.
Try TROY MICR toner cartridge or
consult non-TROY manufacturer for
assistance.
Confirm by verifying with a non-MICR
application. Contact TROY Technical
Support for instructions.
Replace transfer roller.
Re-enter correct data. (Do not forget
to enter the correct number of spaces
where required.) If using TROY MICR
fonts in Windows, ensure the point size
is set to 12 pt.
Consult your software dealer, or
consider purchasing the TROY MICR
Secure Memory Card, which includes
the ExPT feature that allows you to
reposition the MICR line via the printer
control panel.
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Section 4 Troubleshooting / Error Messages
Troubleshooting by
Symptom
(cont.)
Your bank reports a high reject rate
when processing your TROY MICRprinted documents.
NOTE: This section covers conditions
not addressed above. You should
also investigate all of the items
described above as possible causes
of bank rejects as well as the other
ANSI MICR specifications not
covered in this table.
A Non-TROY MICR toner was used.
The bank-of-deposit made a typing or
imprinting error when they encoded
the check AMOUNT onto the right
end of the MICR line.
Your MICR paper is out of
specification so that your documents
tend to jam or tear inside bank
processing equipment.
Documents were folded, spindled, or
otherwise roughly handled before
they reached the bank-of-deposit.
Your bank’s reader/sorter equipment
is out of adjustment.
Print test documents using TROY
MICR toner or consult the non-TROY
manufacturer for assistance.
Ask your bank or one of the document
testing facilities in the list following this
table to determine if the MICR line
error is in the TROY MICR-printed
portion of the bank-encoded portion
(many errors are bank induced).
Observe the condition of your
processed checks. Refer to this guide
for information on TROY and ANSI
MICR paper specifications. Your
paper vendor or bank may also provide
assistance.
Consider sturdier MICR paper or
improved check-handling processes
with your regular recipients.
Ask your bank for assistance in
determining the cause of your rejects.
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Troubleshooting by
Symptom
(cont.)
MICR characters appear smeared
after processing by a bank.
NO MICR TONER message displayed in
the printer control panel.
A Non-TROY MICR toner was used.
Your MICR paper is out of
specification so that toner does not
adhere properly to the paper.
Your bank’s reader/sorter equipment
is out of adjustment.
No TROY MICR toner cartridge
installed.
Detect device on TROY MICR toner
cartridge is damaged.
TROY MICR toner cartridge detect
sensor failed.
TROY Memory Card has failed.
Print test documents using TROY
MICR toner or consult the non-TROY
manufacturer for assistance.
Refer to TROY MICR paper
specifications and consult your paper
vendor to ensure you have the correct
paper (including correctly preprinted
background areas). Also, check to
ensure your paper has not altered due
to environmental conditions before
printing the checks.
Ask your bank for assistance in
determining the cause of your rejects.
Install a TROY MICR toner cartridge.
Install a new TROY MICR toner
cartridge.
Call TROY Technical Support.
Call TROY Technical Support.
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Section 4 Troubleshooting / Error Messages
Troubleshooting by
Printer
Control Panel
Display
Message
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The following table contains the printer control panel display messages generated by TROY Security Printing
Solutions. Some of the messages may not apply to your TROY Security Printing Solution. Refer to the HewlettPackard Printer User’s Manual for other display panel messages.
Message Description Action
LOW TONER
TROY INTERNAL
RELIANCE MONITOR
49.4C18 SERVICE ERROR
53.ØX.1Ø ERROR
61.X SERVICE
62.X ERROR
68.1 ERROR
The TROY MICR toner cartridge is low on
toner.
The TROY firmware contains advanced
internal self-diagnostics checks to ensure
constant data integrity. When the
firmware detects an exception condition
that may result in compromised data
integrity, it halts printer operation. This
message will be followed automatically
with diagnostic information that may
assist TROY engineers in evaluating the
exception condition.
A firmware update has been uploaded to
the printer. This error message may
appear immediately after the update
process has been completed, indicating
that the printer has registered the new
firmware.
Your printer detected the presence of a
second system DIMM or memory card.
Indicates that the TROY Font Memory
Card is improperly installed or has failed.
A firmware update has been uploaded to
the printer. This error message may
appear immediately after the update
process has been completed, indicating
that the printer has registered the new
firmware.
Replace the TROY MICR toner cartridge
with a new TROY MICR toner cartridge.
Do not re-install the old cartridge.
Contact TROY Technical Support.
Re-initialize the printer (cycle printer
power), or perform a cold reset. Wait for
the initialization sequence to finish before
continuing to use the printer. The printer
must be re-initialized in order for the
firmware update to take effect.
Remove the DIMMs or memory cards one
at a time until the message is cleared, or
contact your TROY service representative.
Re-install the TROY Font Memory Card.
Re-initialize the printer (cycle printer
power), or perform a cold reset. Wait for
the initialization sequence to finish before
continuing to use the printer. The printer
must be re-initialized in order for the
firmware update to take effect.
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