A New Paradigm for Check

Truncation

55 cpm

Product Overview

Compact Countertop Design

Fast, Double-sided Scanning

Ultra-reliable Feeding

Superior Image Quality

Precise MICR Reading

User-friendly Features

Bundled Software

Easy Maintenance

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Fast, efficient transaction processingSpace-saving unit ideal for teller-counter environmentsScans up to 55 checks per minute in black & white or grayscale, up to 23.8 cpm in color (US Checks/200dpi)50-item automatic document feeder for efficient batch processing

High-quality, ultra-reliable check captureUp to 300dpi resolution, plus 24-bit color scanningMICR read reliability of over 99.9% (E13B characters)Simultaneous optical character recognition (OCR) Infrared double feed detection for protection against piggyback checksAdvanced paper handling mechanism for jam-free feeding

Flexible and easy to useBuilt-in imprinter for pre-scan endorsementsHi-speed USB 2.0 for fast plug-and-play connectivityEasy maintenance—users can perform maintenance tasks themselves

Product Overview

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Power to digitize and truncate (remove from circulation) original paper checks

Process check information electronically

Deliver substitute checks to banks that wish to continue receiving paper checks

Faster, more efficient check processing system

Benefits of check truncation include:Reduced handling, processing, and transport costsExpedited check clearing and fraud detectionNew value-added services to customers (online check viewing, remote

deposit, etc.)

What is Check 21?

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Check 21 created a new negotiable instrument – IRD or substitute checkFinancial institutions are not mandated to process checks electronically A substitute check is a legal copy that can be used the same way as the original check

Includes the legend, “This is a legal copy of your check. You can use it the same way you would use the original check.”

MICR codeline re-printed in magnetic ink

Front side Back side

Reduced images of both sides of the original check.

Substitute check sample (size of a standard business check)

Substitute check images on this page are simulated.

The Substitute Check

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Features to consider when evaluating check imaging systems Canon CR-55 provides the solution

Image quality:

Because original checks are removed from circulation, it is crucial that scanned check images are as detailed and accurate as possible.

CR-55 delivers top resolution of 300dpi (vs. 200dpi of competitors) and includes 24-bit Color. Adv. Text Enhancement and Adaptive Threshold ensure high legibility.

Reliability: Paper handling reliability and high-accuracy MICR recognition are important to ensure that checks are properly scanned the first time, every time.

CR-55's feeding system with Infrared Double Feed Detection assure continuous, jam-free scanning. Magnetic head for MICR recognition has a rated accuracy of over 99.9%.

Speed: Not only is check imaging speed important, a system should have a reliable automatic document feeder.

CR-55 is fast at 55cpm, and 50-item ADF allows for efficient scanning of batches.

Compact Size:

Important for check capture at the teller level, where space is often limited.

CR-55 packs its high-performance features in a space-saving footprint.

Easy Integration:

Must easily integrate into existing systems and used with a range of software applications.

The plug-and-play CR-55 comes with industry-standard Ranger™ driver, as well as its own standalone scanning application.

Canon’s Answer to Check 21

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CanonCR-55

CTSLS100

Digital CheckTS210E/TS220E

Panini/UnisysMyVision30

Seac BancheSB1500/1600

Speed (B&W or grayscale, 200dpi)

55cpm 19.7"/ sec 19.7"/Sec 40cpm 30cpm 22"/ sec

Top resolution 300dpi 200dpi 200dpi 200dpi 200dpi

Double-sided scanning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes on SB1600

Automatic feedingYes

(50-item ADF)No (ADF option sold

separately)No/Yes (25-40-item

ADF)Yes (100-item ADF) No

MICR reading Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Color scanning Yes Yes Yes No No/Yes

Built-in imprinter (endorser)

Yes No (sold separately) Yes/Yes Yes No (sold separately)

Competitive Comparison

Designed for use in front-counter environments, it’s a perfect fit for use at teller counters and cashier windows of: ■ Financial institutions ■ Public utilities and post offices ■ Doctors offices and drugstores ■ Retail stores and supermarkets

5.5 in. (140 mm)

7.4 in.(188 mm)

8.8 in (223 mm)

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Compact Countertop Design

Capture MICR data and check image simultaneously at speeds up to 55 cpm / 110 ipm

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Personal checks, 200 dpi

55 cpm

23.8 cpm

Fast, Double-sided Scanning

Continuous, jam-free feeding of checks—even batches containing mixed sizes

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LED

Direction of document

Photo Transistor

Ultra-reliable Feeding

Up to 300 dpi resolution, plus color capabilities Fine print and small details can be scanned with exceptional clarity. Valuable check information can be reproduced with utmost precision.

Binary, 200 dpi (magnified image)Other scanners are capable of top resolutions up to 200 dpi.

Binary, 300 dpi (magnified image) The CR-55 offers higher image quality with up to 300 dpi resolution.

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Image of original check

Superior Image Quality

Built-in magnetic head for MICR recognition

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MICR codeline dataMagnetic head (inside maintenance cover)

Precise MICR Reading

CMC7

E13B

Supported fonts for MICR recognition

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Supported fonts for optical character recognition (OCR)

OCR-A

OCR-B

MICR and OCR Recognition

User Friendly Features

Adaptive Threshold Advanced Text Enhancement Automatic Page Size Detection Deskew Border Removal Adjustable Gamma Settings Built-in Imprinter

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Automatic threshold adjustment for clear, highly legible images from checks with illustrated or colored backgrounds

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Binary output

Grayscale input

Threshold

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Adaptive Threshold

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Produce clear, highly legible images from documents with text written on noisy backgrounds or light-colored writing

ABlack Brightness level White

Slice levelFrequency of appearance

Advanced Text Enhancement

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Personal check

Business check

Bill

Personal check

Business check

Bill

Auto Page Size Detection

Saves time and trouble of sorting batches by

check size/type

Scanned with margin Image rotated Image cropped

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Deskew

Automatically straightens out the final image of slightly skewed scanned checks

Black border added Border changed to white

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Border Removal

Replaces black borders surrounding scanned images with white space

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Adjustable Gamma Settings

Easily adjust overall brightness of check images

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Print pre-scan endorsements including characters, date, incremental numbers, time, or arrow symbols

Imprinter Settings dialogSample of imprinted data on the back of a check

Built-in Imprinter

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Industry-standard Ranger™ driver for easy system integrationImage Quality Assurance (IQA) moduleScanning Utility for CR-55

CR-55 Ranger driver dialog

Bundled Software

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Easily clear paper jams or perform maintenance tasks such as cleaning the scanning glass and feed rollers

Easy Maintenance