How to Print on Pre-Printed Checks

Check printing solutions like Intrade help in automating the entire process of drafting checks and mailing them to their respective recipients. It is a very effective way of saving time, effort, and money as well as promoting efficiency.

Security Issues:

Unlike blank checks, pre-printed check stock is very susceptible to theft and misuse, which makes it difficult for companies to safeguard their sensitive data and information. This is why these check stocks should be kept in a locked file cabinet or other safe place, away from anyone who might want to use them for fraudulent purposes.

Time Consuming:

These checks are also very time-consuming to print because of the issues with alignment. It is important to type within the columns correctly so that no information gets wasted.

Alignment is an intricate task and requires a lot of effort and time. However, if you have a good understanding of the alignment process, it is possible to print on pre-printed checks without much difficulty.

The MICR Line:

When you write a check, you must use a special font called MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) to identify your bank information and allow the check to be processed by the bank's computer system. This MICR line is magnetically scannable, allowing your bank's computer to read the characters and convert them to digital data, which can then be used for processing the transaction.

The MICR line on pre-printed checks is usually printed in black ink, but you can change this to any color or font by adjusting the MICR line printing settings in the software. You can do this by dragging the fields on the Check Design tab (lower half of the window in DAS19 and prior) to move them higher or lower so that the data matches and is positioned properly.