Printing checks has shifted with modern technology, and you don’t need to wait weeks for a bank to send you your business checks. You can print them yourself with a few clicks, and you’ll find that doing so gives your business a more branded image and increases its efficiency.
To do so, you’ll need a few key supplies. You’ll need a printer that’s compatible with magnetic ink; most inkjet printers can do the trick, but it’s best to invest in a laser MICR printer. These are designed to print in special MICR font and with magnetic ink, making them more resistant to fraud and easier for bank machines to read. They also often come with a variety of extra trays and drawers for various types of check stock, as well as additional security options to limit access and protect data as it’s traveling to the printer.
You’ll also need a specific type of paper known as “check stock paper.” This is thicker than standard printer paper, and it has security features like microprinting and watermarks to make forgery difficult. It’s available from most office supply stores and online retailers.
And of course, you’ll need some form of check writing software. Popular accounting programs such as QuickBooks and Xero offer a business check writing add-on to help you customize a check design, add your bank information in the correct format, and print it. The added bonus of these programs is that they track payments in your ledger.
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