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Keywords
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magnetic
ink, check stock, micre, miker, micro font, micr font, micre13b,
micr 13, micr e13b, check font, checks, barcode,
typesetting, accounting, RIP, type, letters, lettering, number strips,
ansi, aba
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Machine-readable
MICR font E13B for check number strips
This MICR
e13b font (also often called MICR font, or E-13B font) is necessary to
print the numbers and special symbols at the bottom of checks so they
can be recognized by the OCR/magnetic ink reader systems used by banks
in North America (US and Canada) and many other countries. In the past,
these fonts where supplied as cartridges. Thanks to modern technology,
these fonts are now available for Windows, Macintosh, OS/2, Linux.
How does
it work ?
The MICR
font comes in both TrueType, and ATM PostScript Type 1, for Windows or
Macintosh. It is installed just like any other fonts. Once installed,
it is available to all applications in the system, like Helvetica,
Arial, Times New Roman, Courier...
To create
the proper magnetic stripe, one needs numbers, and separator symbols.
The separators are " # $ % or ABCD.
Below is an
example of the data one would enter in a plain font, to get the same as
the bottom of a check :
%322270055%
#325070760# 8888888888%
All you
have to do, is to copy on the screen what you see at the bottom of your
own checks ! This data can be entered by hand, or suplied by any
database or spreadsheet program.
Tests on a
variety of current laser printers have showed constant results, within
MICR tolerance, measured with standard test gauges. These test gauges
meet or exceed ANSI Standard and the ABA (American Banking Association)
standards. You can also download our free evaluation sample for
Macintosh or Windows to try before you buy (see column left).
If you want
an even better precision, and a calibration program, to be aboslutely
sure of your printing chain, see http://ww.micr-fonts.com
for a much more complete package.
What do
I need besides the font ?
A laser
printer is necessary to print MICR stripes. Ink Jet printers or
dotmatrix printers may not have the required resolution and cannot
print with magnetic ink. To print reliable MICR strips, a laser printer
with special MICR toner must be used, which is available from the
following companies (among others). This special toner works perfectly
for other applications as well . Special toner is not necessary to
test-drive our free downloadable font, though.
Check stock
is not mandatory, and valid checks can be produces on plain paper
stock, but they will look more professional on a medium meant for this.
You can find check stock at major office supply retailers, such as
Office Depot, Stapples, etc, in several presentations : 1 per page,
three per page, etc. It is also easy to find at any reputable online or
mail order office supply.
One
convenient source for both MICR toner and check stock you may want to
check is http://www.asapchecks.com
Setting
up applications
Although it
is possible to find on the market custom check printing applications,
it is perfectly possible to create checks from any application,
including the simplest word processors (a Word template is provided
with the package).
Other
applications well suited for check printing are database programs, such
as Crystal Reports or Access for Windows, or ACI's 4D for Macintosh.
Spreadsheet programs and their data merge can also be used succesfully.
Basically, any program that can print numbers and text can be used.
Including the simples like WordPad and SimpleText, or the most
sophisticated, like PageMaker™.
Additional
service : Sign your checks automagically (usefull for companies with a
large number of check payments). Our special handwrcrafted custom
signature service is available for an affordable price. Click here to see
more about how to have your facsimile signature turned into a font in a
couple days !
1 MICR
font, in both
TrueType and ATM PostScript Type 1.
- Complete
usage instructions
- MICR
toner supplier information
- Template
check in Word format
  
The font is supplied in TrueType and ATM PostScript Type 1 for $39.95, single user license.
MULTI-USER SITE LICENSES
(Download)
$49.95 UP TO 5
USERS
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$75.95 UP TO 10
USERS
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$99.95 UP TO
20 USERS
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| Multi-user
site licenses allow your company to legally use multiple copies of a
font within the same legal entity (corporation, company or single-owner
business). They are especially suited for companies which have a large
number of computers, or companies which operate software on a network,
and wish to be able to use a font on all their workstations
simultaneously. These are user licenses, and do not allow the purchaser
to redistribute the fonts to other legal entities or individuals
without a separate license. If you wish to distribute, or sell these
fonts, or need unlimited copy licenses, please contact us . |
Important
information for Purchase Orders
- We usually accept Purchase
Orders, with the following important requirements :
- Minimum amount for Purchase
Orders is $75.00
- A $7.00 non-refundable
processing fee will be applied. Please add it to your grand total
- All prices on this site are
for Electronic Delivery. If you want electronic delivery, please state
clearly on the purchase order that goods are to be delivered by email,
and the exact email address to deliver to.
- Shipment on CD is an
additional $16.50 for Shipping and Handling
- Purchase orders from US
companies only
- Your company credit must be
in good standing. We reserve the right to refuse any purchase order,
for any reason. Send by fax to
215-893-5123 or to the address below.
Part numbers :
- Windows :
10 users : W-MICR-10
20 users : W-MICR-20
- Macintosh : M-MICR
10 users : M-MICR-10
20 users : M-MICR-20
ABCWARE, LLC, dba Match Software
110 West Ninth Street
Suite 816
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-661-0831
Complete MICR font suite
with auto-calibration program
- If you need calibration
systems, you may want to have a look at our selected MICR font suite,
which offers 15 different MICR fonts suited for all printing chains
(including typesetting), the automatic MICR Calibration Wizard™ and 14
SecureAmounts™ anti-fraud secure number fonts to create fraud-resistant
checks.
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Click here to visit
MICR-Fonts.com
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