Mismatched Serial Numbers On Currency

To the rational human mind, they would, and yes, but highly complex machines seem to have minds of their own.
There are two independent (yet synchronized) sets of tumblers, each set containing 10 separate tumblers. There is a possibility of a malfunction on any individual tumbler, that may or may not transfer to the opposing set, depending on the specific problem. Most commonly, for a mismatch, 'failure to advance' (sticking of a tumbler) will be the culprit, but will not cause computerized auto shut down of the system unless the event persists for a preset repetition period. I am no a press technician, but from what I have gathered from viewing many notes of this type of error, is that 'normally', when a tumbler sticks, all subsequent numbers will also be thrown into a state of flux. This is strictly an assumption on my part however.



There are so many different malfunctions and and errors possible, it is mind boggling.

@ zeewool I did misunderstand what you were saying. I thought you said that the number difference was impossible, however you were talking about something else. Sorry
@ oih82w8 I agree with you that it is strange the left serial advances only 3 numbers while the right serial advances much more. I would think that the left would remain stationary given that it is the same FRB, run, series, and position.

Okay, once again, I am in error. They are of the same run. I was looking at a five and a two. I think that I had better stay away from this forum for quite a while until I can get a new monitor, glasses, and something for my head. Sorry everyone.