(i). An MICR can read data faster & accurate since the information on the document is usually pre-printed.
(ii). Difficult to forge.
(iii). Document can still be read when folded, written on, etc. This means that, MICR is more ‘robust’.
(iv). A wider range of fonts can be used, including hand printing & normal type. However, there is no standard-type font.
(v). Faster than OCR. It is possible to read about 2,400 A4 sized documents 1 minute.
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