Revenue Collection System

RCS can support many types of peripheral equipment. These can increase productivity and provide better customer service. All of these can be attached to a PC via serial or USB ports. Below are peripherals that the client may want to consider for increasing efficiency, reducing errors and processing costs.

Bar Code Scanner
A standard feature of RCS includes the ability to connect a Bar Code Scanner to the PC cash register. The Scanner recommended is a self sensing bar code scanner that will automatically read the bar coded document when the document is positioned within the programmable range of the scanner thus providing hands free operation.

Cash Drawer
RCS supports many types of cash drawers. Normally, they are separate bill and coin roll storage, spacious compartments to separate media/currency, full function lock that can be random or keyed alike, steel ball bearing slides and under counter brackets to name a few. The electronically controlled drawer can also have a removable insert with a locking cover. All open and close drawer requirements are user defined by the RCS System Administrator on a transaction basis.

Check Encoder
After a check has been validated, it could be placed into an encoder. This automatically encodes the amount of the check in MICR ink at the end of the MICR scan line. This can save The client bank processing fees. Usually this amount is 1/2 to 5 cents per check. Since it is done automatically during the transaction there is no chance of a user mistaking the amount.

Credit Card Readers (Magnetic Stripe Reader)
RCS supports credit card processing completely through the register application. The MSR Stripe Reader contains a head to read Track-2 from credit cards. The stripe information (i.e. account number, expiration date and discretionary data, etc.) is captured and automatically transmitted to your processor for authorization. The authorization process runs completely through the RCS program.

Debit Card Readers
The system will support devices that will allow users to accept debit cards. There are many different types and the bank, which the client would use, determines the type of equipment required. The advantage to using these is that the money can be verified and transferred automatically to the clients account. This increases revenues by depositing money faster and gaining interest on that money.

Imaging
Imaging scanners can be attached to the RCS register station to capture bill and check information. These pictures can be attached to the transaction in our electronic journal to provide instant copies of checks and bills (this is an additional module add-on to the RCS product). Some of the imagers include OCR, MICR and MSR capabilities. The electronic files can then be used for depositing to the bank in ACH or Check 21 processing.

MICR Check Scanner
The MICR Check Reader device can read/scan MICR encoded checks information can be either stand-alone or incorporated into the printer. Normally scanned are the bank transit identification, account, and check numbers. Check information can be combined with the tendered amount and stored in a transaction history file. A Check Register for each cashier is printed on demand at closing, utilizing the receipt printer. This eliminates the need to add up the checks (ten key) when balancing. Also, this device can be used to cross-reference an internally controlled bad check file.

OCR
The OCR device with interface reads OCR scan lines and will automatically place scanned information into the transaction. The fonts available are OCR-A full alphanumeric, OCR-B, Euro banking A and B, E13b, and Post-Net.

Pole Display
This device displays messages to your customer. Date, time, transaction information (type and amount due) as well as scrolling and stagnant message can be displayed on the pole and are completely user maintainable.

Receipt Printer
PCI provides several different kinds of printers to satisfy your unique requirements. We normally use Epson combination receipt, journal, and document validation printers. Depending on the features desired the user can choose from Impact, Thermal or Ink-Jet models. Our software allows for all details of a transaction positioned between user defined header and trailer messages (Optionally used for printing of a credit card signature slip). Depending on the model, a continuous journal audit can be included that records all details of a transaction excluding the user defined receipt header/Trailer information. Most printers include a form validation area used for document and check validations. There are no limitations of paper widths to insert into the validation slot and some of the printers will accept up to 5 carbon copies and preprinted forms for validation printing.

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