More and more people are discovering the advantages of doing your own check printing right from home. Businesses and individuals alike are learning that there are cost and time benefits compared to buying pre-printed forms through a bank or printing company. Before you can start, however, there are several items that you will need. These include the software, MICR fonts, MICR toner, blank check stock, and MICR laser printers. MICR fonts are required by the American Banking Association so that the bank’s reading and sorting machines can process your checks. It is available as a piece of hardware installed into a laser jet memory slot or as a downloadable Windows True Type or DOS font.MICR toner has a special blend of magnetic characteristics that allow it to be read by machine and withstand repeated scans. When shopping for blank check stock you should look for 24 pound secure check stock that is made specifically for laser jet printers. Security and fraud prevention is a main concern and it is recommended that you purchase a stock that has anti-fraud measures such as a copy void pantograph, multi-color back ground, a watermark on the back and a signature box. While there might be an upfront cost associated with obtaining all of the necessary equipment, you will quickly recoup this cost over time and save a great deal of money in the long run.

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