Sage 100

I have a couple of customers printing their own MICR and they are NOT using MICR toner.  I don't think all banks require that anymore.

The only issues I usually have with MICR check printing is the fonts (they'll be available so long as you have Aatrix installed) which have to be installed to each workstation that will print checks. This isn't so bad on the initial setup but is easy to forget when setting up new workstations as additional people join the company.

Fortunately this customer is on the Sage Partner Cloud so the fonts only need to be installed once.  Also, most of my customers have one or two employees that are authorized to print checks, so, if needed, the fonts don't have to be installed and tested on every  computer.

The only issues I usually have with MICR check printing is the fonts (they'll be available so long as you have Aatrix installed) which have to be installed to each workstation that will print checks. This isn't so bad on the initial setup but is easy to forget when setting up new workstations as additional people join the company.

I have been printing MICR checks with plain toner for 15 years, Early on, I had issues with two clients in that their banks were not reading the plain toner MICR check at an acceptable rate.  I switched one to MICR toner which improved the situation.  The other client purchased preprinted checks.  Both clients transacted with rural banks whose equipment (IMHO) was the problem.  Nowadays, everything is digital (think having a check scanner to process/upload cash receipts to the bank.  I assume they will use blank check stock with Sage printing the entire image.  It is critically important to position the MICR code correctly.  I purchased a plastic template back in the day to position the codes correctly.  The check stock I recommend to clients has a faint alignment positioning square.  Very helpful!

You can suggest they take this a step further by printing the authorized signature.  Insert a signature PDF to do the trick.  You can suppress the signature if over a certain amount, print verbiage (two signatures over 10K) or even limit who can print signatures based on the Sage user login in.

If they are asking about MICR, you should press them with ACH payments.  There are a lot more $$$ savings with this, but then it is probably a matter of crawl, walk run.

Attached are the MICR fonts that @Jim Woodhead (I believe) distributed at MOTM II circa 2013.  

Fortunately this customer is on the Sage Partner Cloud so the fonts only need to be installed once.  Also, most of my customers have one or two employees that are authorized to print checks, so, if needed, the fonts don't have to be installed and tested on every  computer.

The only issues I usually have with MICR check printing is the fonts (they'll be available so long as you have Aatrix installed) which have to be installed to each workstation that will print checks. This isn't so bad on the initial setup but is easy to forget when setting up new workstations as additional people join the company.

I have been printing MICR checks with plain toner for 15 years, Early on, I had issues with two clients in that their banks were not reading the plain toner MICR check at an acceptable rate.  I switched one to MICR toner which improved the situation.  The other client purchased preprinted checks.  Both clients transacted with rural banks whose equipment (IMHO) was the problem.  Nowadays, everything is digital (think having a check scanner to process/upload cash receipts to the bank.  I assume they will use blank check stock with Sage printing the entire image.  It is critically important to position the MICR code correctly.  I purchased a plastic template back in the day to position the codes correctly.  The check stock I recommend to clients has a faint alignment positioning square.  Very helpful!

You can suggest they take this a step further by printing the authorized signature.  Insert a signature PDF to do the trick.  You can suppress the signature if over a certain amount, print verbiage (two signatures over 10K) or even limit who can print signatures based on the Sage user login in.

If they are asking about MICR, you should press them with ACH payments.  There are a lot more $$$ savings with this, but then it is probably a matter of crawl, walk run.

Attached are the MICR fonts that @Jim Woodhead (I believe) distributed at MOTM II circa 2013.  

Fortunately this customer is on the Sage Partner Cloud so the fonts only need to be installed once.  Also, most of my customers have one or two employees that are authorized to print checks, so, if needed, the fonts don't have to be installed and tested on every  computer.

The only issues I usually have with MICR check printing is the fonts (they'll be available so long as you have Aatrix installed) which have to be installed to each workstation that will print checks. This isn't so bad on the initial setup but is easy to forget when setting up new workstations as additional people join the company.

The only issues I usually have with MICR check printing is the fonts (they'll be available so long as you have Aatrix installed) which have to be installed to each workstation that will print checks. This isn't so bad on the initial setup but is easy to forget when setting up new workstations as additional people join the company.

While a lot of banks allow images of checks and users can use check scanners with image capture, not everyone does and it is required to meet the banking standards and could be rejected depending on the bank. Below is a link to Troy Printers who specialize in MICR printing. Although with the changes to .net with Crystal, these don't work like they used to. Not sure if anyone else has used them. But they answer your question. As to a printer that can be used. I usually look for a resource to buy MICR toner and see which toner they have for the printers I like. 

Do I Need a MICR Printer? Yes! MICR is Still Required!

The only issues I usually have with MICR check printing is the fonts (they'll be available so long as you have Aatrix installed) which have to be installed to each workstation that will print checks. This isn't so bad on the initial setup but is easy to forget when setting up new workstations as additional people join the company.

Thanks @Todd Martin ! Really great information.  I ordered the template and I am recommending one of the Troy printers. 

While a lot of banks allow images of checks and users can use check scanners with image capture, not everyone does and it is required to meet the banking standards and could be rejected depending on the bank. Below is a link to Troy Printers who specialize in MICR printing. Although with the changes to .net with Crystal, these don't work like they used to. Not sure if anyone else has used them. But they answer your question. As to a printer that can be used. I usually look for a resource to buy MICR toner and see which toner they have for the printers I like. 

Do I Need a MICR Printer? Yes! MICR is Still Required!

The only issues I usually have with MICR check printing is the fonts (they'll be available so long as you have Aatrix installed) which have to be installed to each workstation that will print checks. This isn't so bad on the initial setup but is easy to forget when setting up new workstations as additional people join the company.

The Troy printers are normal printers like HP but with their added value to them for locking out or key entry for printing. The .net with true type fonts and crystal run time is a little bit of an issue that depending on what features you want to use as it may not be available due to the issue or you may have to do some work arounds. Just an FYI.

Thanks @Todd Martin ! Really great information.  I ordered the template and I am recommending one of the Troy printers. 

While a lot of banks allow images of checks and users can use check scanners with image capture, not everyone does and it is required to meet the banking standards and could be rejected depending on the bank. Below is a link to Troy Printers who specialize in MICR printing. Although with the changes to .net with Crystal, these don't work like they used to. Not sure if anyone else has used them. But they answer your question. As to a printer that can be used. I usually look for a resource to buy MICR toner and see which toner they have for the printers I like. 

Do I Need a MICR Printer? Yes! MICR is Still Required!

The only issues I usually have with MICR check printing is the fonts (they'll be available so long as you have Aatrix installed) which have to be installed to each workstation that will print checks. This isn't so bad on the initial setup but is easy to forget when setting up new workstations as additional people join the company.

What do you mean by "crystal run time is a little bit of an issue "?  They will be using the printer only for Sage 100 check printing and they are on Sage Partner Cloud.  Any issues with this?

The Troy printers are normal printers like HP but with their added value to them for locking out or key entry for printing. The .net with true type fonts and crystal run time is a little bit of an issue that depending on what features you want to use as it may not be available due to the issue or you may have to do some work arounds. Just an FYI.

Thanks @Todd Martin ! Really great information.  I ordered the template and I am recommending one of the Troy printers. 

While a lot of banks allow images of checks and users can use check scanners with image capture, not everyone does and it is required to meet the banking standards and could be rejected depending on the bank. Below is a link to Troy Printers who specialize in MICR printing. Although with the changes to .net with Crystal, these don't work like they used to. Not sure if anyone else has used them. But they answer your question. As to a printer that can be used. I usually look for a resource to buy MICR toner and see which toner they have for the printers I like. 

Do I Need a MICR Printer? Yes! MICR is Still Required!

The only issues I usually have with MICR check printing is the fonts (they'll be available so long as you have Aatrix installed) which have to be installed to each workstation that will print checks. This isn't so bad on the initial setup but is easy to forget when setting up new workstations as additional people join the company.