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Describe how Magnetic Ink Character works.

Answer Text:
MICR uses the principle of magnetism to convey its data inputs. The document characters are typed or printed using ink with
particles of iron (III) oxide that give them the magnetic property. The document is passed over the reader which recognizes the characters
depending on the magnet pattern produced.