Whats the Difference Between a MICR Printer and a Standard Laser Printer with Drop-In MICR Toner?
While it is possible to use a MICR toner cartridge in a standard printer, we strongly recommend against it. Because the MICR specifications are so rigid and a fee is imposed if the requirements are not met, choosing to print checks with a standard printer is a risky choice. There is an intricate process that goes into re-engineering a standard printer for MICR application. The end result is a printer with additional quality assurance and security features that are geared specifically for printing MICR documents. These include: • E-13B Font: Rosetta Technologies creates this font for each individual printer, which ensures the highest achievable readability of MICR characters. • CMC7 Font: This font was designed specifically for use with Rosetta Technologies MICR printers to produce the highest achievable readability of MICR characters. • Low Toner Warning and Auto Stop: This feature senses toner level remaining in a cartridge, warns user of a low condition, and automatically stops print
