Where can I go (for example Kinkos) to print something using MICR
(magnetic ink character recognition) toner? An example of a use for
MICR toner would be if you were printing your own personal checks,
this way when it is scanned through the check reader the machine will
be able to digitize and recognize the characters at the bottom of the
check (known as MICR #'s) |
Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
13 Jan 2004 08:55 PST
There are numerous printing houses that offer MICR services, and I'd
be glad to list these as an answer to your question, if that is the
type of information you're looking for.
Ordinarily, you provide such printing houses with a master copy
(either on paper, or electronically) and they do the printing, and
then ship you the finished results.
Your reference to Kinko's, however, led me to believe you might be
looking for a walk-in service. Is that the case? If so, let me know
where you are located (e.g. city, state) so I can look for the most
appropriate options.
Also, let me know of any special needs (e.g. quick turn-around, etc)
that you may have.
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Clarification of Question by
timothybarr-ga
on
13 Jan 2004 10:49 PST
I'm looking for a walk-in location simpler to Kinko's that I could use
their equipment at the location to print what I need.
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
13 Jan 2004 11:23 PST
In what city and state? Within the city, is there a preferred zip code?
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Clarification of Question by
timothybarr-ga
on
14 Jan 2004 15:10 PST
metro area San Diego, CA preferably but not necessarily in the
92103/92106 area code.
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
14 Jan 2004 16:50 PST
Thanks,
I need to ask one more question.
MOST MICR printing is done in conjunction with software -- a user
enters a lot of information about, say, the format of a check number,
how to advance the numbering (each check gets a different number), the
design of specialized "bank style" digits, and so on.
In other words, MICR printing is usually a lot more complex than just
putting a master document on the platen and pressing "Copy".
Can you tell me in a bit more detail just what type of capacity you
need, and whether you want to do it 100% yourself (including software
information entry), or whether you want to work with a staffer at the
print shop who could assist you?
Let me know.
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Clarification of Question by
timothybarr-ga
on
16 Jan 2004 16:04 PST
I would personall prefer to do the work myself but would be willing to
compromise with going in and having someone else do it on site for me
while I waited or something but I'm basically in a real rush and just
need to get this done as soon as possible. I am using in freeware
check printing application at the moment in conjunction with
versacheck series 3000 business check paper (the 3 per sheet, vertical
column paper in case you are unsure without a physical description. I
also have some style of unlabeled generic personal check paper which
is pawned off to me by a friend which is three per sheet with a little
extra white space on the left and bottom of the full page (very
similar to the arrangement of checks on the business paper) I am
using this on my home computer to print the bulk of the information
with simple water based ink (laments terms - using my personal
printer). I just have it set up to leave out the MICR #'s at the
bottom so I can complete the bulk of the task in my home without using
someone elses services. I would idealy like to be able to just take
those papers to a print shop and simply run them through a printer
with magnetic ink to gain the desired standard machine readable check.
This is, as far as I understand no problem because I have come to
understand that when, in the final step of my use of any one check,
when I attempt to properly exchange my checks at a retail store or any
other merchant and they run the check through the scanner to be
authorized by certigy check systems, the only information they
actually read is the numbers on the bottom so it doesn't matter if the
rest is magnetic or not.
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
16 Jan 2004 16:53 PST
No luck so far finding a walk-in service, but I did come across a MICR
printer for under $500.
Have you considered setting up your own printing operation?
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Clarification of Question by
timothybarr-ga
on
17 Jan 2004 18:47 PST
I intend to when I reach the financial status which brings me the
funds available to create such a workspace.
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