Even stamping on a signature is time consuming. If you print a lot of checks, signing them can become a problem. They may also spell out the number or symbol below the actual digit. These typefaces typically reverse the pattern of dark numbers on a light background, and add stripes for additional security. You can now do something similar on your laser printer by using our Secure Number fonts. In the old days, check embossing machines printed the amount in raised numbers. Printing the check amount in a way that can't be altered can be difficult. (The market for it is to small.) So you must locate a firm that specializes in magnetic toner for your laser printer. This special toner is only available for laser printers (and some special dot matrix printers.) Inkjet printers can not print MICR! In general, your printer manufacturer will not sell this special toner. The MICR line on checks must be printed using magnetic toner. This paper should be stored in a location that is fairly moisture free. Checks should be printed on special safety paper. In general, HP and Lexmark are good choice. Then select a printer that matches the available toner cartridges. See what printers match their toner cartridges. So how do you select a laser printer for MICR encoding? First, locate firms that make magnetic toner cartridges.
As of 1/2013 no one has released a magnetic ink for inkjet printers. The standard toner cartridges that come with your laser printer will not work. You must purchase special laser printer toner cartridges that contain magnetic particles. (This is a legal requirement of the Check 21 Act.) This special magnetic "ink" is only available for laser printers. Why do you have to have a laser printer? MICR encoding must be printed with a special magnetic "ink". So you must use a laser printer to print MICR encoded checks. While there are some special MICR printers that use ribbons, we will assume you don't have access to one of them. What you need is a set of MICR fonts that meet both ANSI and ABA standards and that let you calibrate your entire printing system to adjust for any spacing discrepancies. Some MICR fonts assume your printer and computer system will perfectly reproduce the font. Many don't meet these standards! Other MICR fonts have internal character positioning errors that cause check rejections when certain numbers are paired together. You must have a set of MICR fonts that meet ANSI and ABA (X9.27-1995) or Canadian CPA 006 banking standards. There are also optional items, which can make check printing easier, or make the checks themselves look more professional.
To print your own checks, you need a certain minimum amount of hardware and software.
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