MICR Setup
Understand the MICR line
What each part of the bottom line means and how to get it accepted by your bank.
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MICR test prints
Confirm the band before you commit real check stock.
Last updated Aug 3, 20261 min read
A MICR test print produces just the band so you can confirm characters, spacing, and position.
- Print at actual size on plain paper and compare against a real check from the same account.
- Hold the two together at the same edge. The band should start and end in the same place.
- Confirm the characters are E-13B, not a lookalike font.
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