Bulk check acceptor

A bulk check acceptor comprising:

• a bundle receiving module for receiving a bundle of checks and transferring individual checks in the bundle, the bundle receiving module located at a front lower part of an acceptor body;
• an automatic alignment module located at a rear part of the bundle receiving module for aligning and transferring the individual checks transferred by the bundle receiving module;
• a recognition module located at a rear part of the acceptor body for recognizing information on the checks aligned and transferred by the automatic alignment module, the recognition module further recognizing information on the individual checks to transfer the individual checks to an escrow module, the recognition module comprising:
• a MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Reader) for reading a serial number and a face value printed on each sheet of the checks transferred;
• a MR (Magnetic Resonance) array for detecting a magnetic component of the printed part;
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• a CIS (Contact Image Sensor) unit for scanning the front and rear surfaces of the check;
• the escrow module located at a center of the acceptor body for escrowing the checks that were recognized;
• a print module located over the recognition module for endorsing a check approved for acceptance;
• a rejecting module located under the automatic alignment unit for discharging a rejected check through the bundle receiving module;
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• a storage box module located at a front upper part of the acceptor body for receiving the endorsed check.