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7731
Low-Volume Im age Item Processor
T he 7731 is designed primarily
as an imaging solution for low-volume,
branch-level processing environments.
back office to imaging technology with
minimal disruption to your productivity
and overall efficiency.
server connection across the LAN
network ensures that captured data
While it is very productive in a front and images are accessible and easily
office configuration such as at a teller retrieved from different locations.
Flexible
station, it is also highly effective in the
To ensure maximum application flexi- The optional Automatic Document
low-volume back office environment.
bility, an NT-based common operating Feeder increases processing capacity
The compact 7731 utilizes state- environment—Windows Integrated to approximately 750 documents and
of-the-art thermal encoding, ink jet Services Environment for Item allows single document insertion using
printing, magnetic card reading and Processing (WiseIP) is available the Power Hand Drop. Your operator
advanced optical character recognition on the 7731. Combined with NCR’s can load the hopper and move on to
for MICR and OCR fonts. Connected Enhanced Item Processing Software other tasks. Choose from a 3, 6, or
to virtually any standard PC and run- and/or a third party application, the 12 pocket configuration to expand
ning on NCR’s own reliable software 7731 can be upgraded to a complete the sorting capacity of your processing
tailored to meet your needs, the 7731 image-enabled “proof and encode” system, and further enhance operator
will help you transition your front or document processing system. Branch productivity and efficiency.
As you discover new ways to
capitalize on imaging technology, the
7731 can be field upgraded quickly
and cost effectively to meet the
changing demands of your operation.

Reliable
The 7731 is completely designed and
built by NCR, an acknowledged leader
in the field of image item processing
technology. While providing all the
benefits of this advanced technology,
the 7731 is surprisingly simple to
install, program, operate and maintain.
Perhaps more important, it is a
low-risk, point-of-entry opportunity
into a future based entirely on
imaging technology.
 Flexible ... Re
liable
Affordable Imaging
Imaging technology is the key to
reducing the amount and travel of
paper. This technology provides more
efficient short and long term docu-
ment archival and can eliminate the
need for microfilm storage.
Strictly an image item processor, the
7731 is yet another way NCR makes
imaging technology an affordable
alternative in a low-volume environ-
ment. Front image capture is standard
on the 7731 and rear image capture
is available as an optional feature.
Image transfer to the PC controller
is fast, efficient and error free.
Turn Imaging Into Revenue... One
of the easiest ways to capitalize on
image processing technology is to
offer a variety of new customer ser-
vices which can generate revenue for
your business. For checking account
customers, these services include
image statements. A few pages of
crisp, clear, laser-printed images are Choice of Features line teller station processing;
an attractive alternative to receiving The 7731 can be quickly and easily or, add an automatic document feeder
stacks of processed checks. configured or upgraded to address and extra pockets to optimize your
the varied processing requirements back office item processing.
For more technologically advanced
of the low-volume front or back office
corporate customers, checks and state- Document Feeding
environments. Choose from the features
ments can be delivered in a variety of As a teller station unit, the 7731
listed below to customize the 7731 to
ways: on CD-ROM or magnetic media, is configured with a single document
meet your front or back office needs.
via LAN or WAN, or over the Internet. entry extension that guides individual,
For example, add a magnetic card
hand-fed items into the processor.
reader and ink jet endorser to stream-
... Affo
rdable Imagin
g
The 7731 system also offers two
document feeders that can process
single pass, the 7731 provides a high
a variety of items individually or in
quality image at 200 dpi in black and Dot Matrix Endorsing
batches. The Power Hand Drop, added
white and/or 100 dpi resolution in When configured with optional
to ensure the best possible perfomance
16 levels of gray. A red-light camera, multi-pocket modules for back office
and throughput, positions and feeds
for improved reading of documents processing, the 7731 provides dot
individual documents for correct,
with red outlines, or a color-balanced- matrix endorsement technology as
consistent feeding. The Automatic
light camera, for improved reading of part of the sorting operation. The
Document Feeder, with all of the same
documents with red ink, may be added. programmable endorser can print
benefits plus approximately 750 docu-
Encoding up to 40 characters on a single line,
ment capacity, allows the operator to
in a fixed position, on the rear of the
perform other important tasks while Using quiet thermal transfer
document. This lower cost technology
the system is running. technology, the 7731 provides the
offers the benefit of increased
best-in-class encoding functionality
Reading throughput. Front and rear endorse-
that can encode one of four standard
The 7731 can optically read over nine ment stamps are also available.
MICR and OCR fonts in one pass at
standard MICR and OCR code line
30 dpm. Additional fonts can be down- Sorting
fonts in any zone of a document. This
loaded from the host application to For a teller station unit, the 7731 is
flexibility allows the 7731 to process a
encode a variety of document types. configured with a single document exit
variety of documents and transactions,
Ink Jet Endorsing and Printing extension. For higher volume needs,
and eliminate both specialized
it can be expanded to include dual
hardware and software processes. To simplify the printing process for the
pockets that hold approximately 100
front office, the 7731 offers optional
For the front office teller station, an documents each.
programmable ink jet endorsers that
optional magnetic card reader, which
print text and graphics at 100 dpi For the back office environment,
is located on top of the 7731, allows
anywhere on the document. Tellers the 7731 can be expanded to include
easy operator access and eliminates
can endorse items and print forms, multi-pocket modules. These modules,
the need for a “space-consuming”
such as receipts, deposit tickets, and available in 3, 6, or 12 pocket
stand alone card reader. It also
even certified checks. Print fonts are configurations, provide built-in
reduces operator keying and provides
programmable and each endorsement endorser technology and “pocket-full”
added security.
can be altered from document to sensor detection functionality. With
Imaging document as your needs dictate. The an individual pocket capacity of
Front image capture is standard on standard model offers you the choice approximately 250 documents and
the 7731 and rear image capture is of front or rear endorsing—and the option to add more pockets, the
available as an optional feature. In a you can upgrade later to both front sorting function has been designed
and rear. to maximize operator efficiency.
Why NCR?

As competition in the financial services

industry intensifies, it is increasingly
important to attract and retain profit- With over 75 years of experience,
able customers. At the same time, NCR has grown to become the world’s environment. However, as the point
improving the overall efficiency and foremost provider of image-based, of capture for valuable second source
productivity of your operation is equally item processing solutions. With over information, the 7731 is also an
important. To achieve these two critical 400 image item processing sites in integral component in NCR’s
objectives, you need a partner who operation worldwide, our systems have high-volume processing solution—
knows the banking industry and can imaged more than 5.3 billion items to ImageMarkTM POD. NCR, through
provide a comprehensive array of item date...and counting. its entire line-up of top quality image
processing solutions—including imaging. The 7731 makes affordable imaging item processing solutions, is your best
technology available to the low-volume choice. The right products and services,
at the right price, when and where you
need them.

F EAT U R E S 7731
Flexible Configurations BENEFITS
From a teller station unit to a complete
image-enabled proof and encode system for
back office processing—the 7731 can be field
upgraded quickly and cost effectively to meet
the changing demands of your operation.
Reliable Technology

Completely designed and built by NCR, the

7731 provides high-quality imaging and best-
in-class encoding technology.
Affordable Imaging

Not only will you have the image to use to

provide revenue generating services to your
customers, but you can minimize the travel of
paper, reduce the chance of error, and enhance
overall operational efficiency.
 S P E C I F I CAT I O N S

Transport Speed
7731
• Up to 30 dpm read, encode and
front image with 6" documents

Document Feeder
• Single document entry extension
• Power Hand Drop
- positive drive that positions and
feeds documents
- provides a reject slot (pocket) to Ink Jet Endorser/Printer Communications
return documents to the operator • Choice of front or rear programmable • ST Bus SCSI-2 interface
(mandatory with auto feeder) - 100 dpi anywhere on the document
• Optional upgrade to both front and rear 7731 Required Software
• Automatic Document Feeder • 7731 WiseIP NT-based Platform Software
- input hopper capacity of approximately • Prints receipts, deposit tickets, and
750 documents certified checks
Additional Software
Reader Sorter • NCR’s Enhanced Item Processing Software
• Single document exit extension for NT which includes: Proof and Encode, Sort
• Optically reads MICR and OCR code and Image Services.
line characters • Dual Pocket Module
- each pocket holds approximately • Third party applications can operate in the NT,
• Reads nine different fonts: MICR E13B or DOS, OS/2 Windows environment.
CMC7, OCR A/B numeric and alphanumeric, 100 documents
plus OCR B Special (JNP), Farrington 7B and • Multi-Pocket Module
IBRO (OCR B plus E13B) Acceptable Document Dimensions
- available in three configurations: The 7731 Document Track can accommodate
3, 6, or 12 pocket modules documents within the following specifications:
Magnetic Card Reader - performs both endorsing and
• Reads all 3 tracks of the magnetic stripe pocketing functions • Height 64 mm - 114 mm
according to ANS X4.16 and ISO 3554 - each pocket holds approximately • Length 102 mm - 254 mm
250 documents • Thickness 0.076 mm - 0.330 mm
Image Camera
When configured with an autofeeder and one of
• Scans images in black and white at 200 dpi 7731 Controller the multi-pocket modules, the 7731’s document
and/or gray scale (16 shades) at 100 dpi (minimum) length tolerance will change.
• Compresses black and white images using • Pentium 166 MHz
CCITT group 4 and with NCR or TIFF • 1.44 MB Flex Drive Electrical Power Requirements
headers
• 32 MB EDO Memory Nominal Voltage Voltage Range Frequency
• Optional red-light camera or color-balanced- (RMS) (RMS) (Hertz)
light camera • 1.6 GB IDE Hard Drive
• 24X IDE CD-ROM 120 V 90 V - 136 V 50 / 60
Encoder • Keyboard, mouse and 15" monitor 220 V / 230 V / 240 V 198 V - 257 V 50 / 60
• Prints data in any of four OCR and MICR
fonts including:
- MICR E13B or CMC7 Console Dimensions Width Height Depth Weight
- OCR A Numeric, OCR B Numeric and (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg)
OCR B Special (JNP) 7731 Base 356 216 254 9
Dot Matrix Endorser Optional Features:
• Rear programmable Power Hand Drop 248 165 172 1.9
- 40 characters, single line in a fixed position Autofeed Hopper 292 216 356 11.9
• Optional front and rear stamp 6 Pocket Module 388 190 1029 37.3

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