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Return To Checks FAQ Archive   Search the Archives Is it necessary to use MICR toner for printing checks? Answered By Chuck Ivens, Editor Yes, it is necessary to use MICR toner for printing checks. In the first place, Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) is created especially for printing checks. The very principal purpose of a MICR is for printing the routing and accounting information found on bank checks and other important negotiable instruments. The process involves the use of a magnetic ink to print special fonts in order to create a readable-information for a much quicker processing of certain documents. The MICR toner provides a high level of security and therefore minimizes check fraud. keywords: Checks | Check | Checking | Checkbook | Cheques | Banking | MICR | MICR Toner | Check Printing Blank Laser Checks

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