Macola Check printer

[JDMiller]

We are currently running Macola 7.5 103f with plans to upgrade to 7.6 300b.

We print our checks with dot matrix printers that are slowly wearing out. What inkjet printer(s) works best to print checks with Macola?

 

[maccrystal]

I would use a cassette driven Laserjet to print checks. You may have some security issues with inkjets. One of my clients had several of their checks modified (washed) that were printed using a inkjet printer. They switched to a laser and upgrade the paper for chemical detection and added security watermarks. Lasers are typically a little more difficult to change, since the ink is fused to the the paper. They are not that much more expensive. Something to consider.

http://www.appstratinc.com

 

[abaldwin]

I agree with Maccrystal. I would definitely recommend using a laser for a few more reasons.

The laser can be combined with Reform or CheckFactory and pre-printed, blank, safety-stock check forms. When you print with the laser the MICR toner used (and required) is infused to the paper and a viable machine readable check is produced without the need for pre-numbered stock. When checks are not being printed the MICR toner can be secured and normal toner used for everyday printing.

Inkjets tend to dry out in storage after use. Can you even get MICR ink cartidges? Anyone?


Andy Baldwin

"Testing is the most overlooked programming language on the books!

 

[twillett40]

Andy is absolutly correct.
We use the very solution he speaks of and have had no problems using Reform with Macola 7.6.300

Terry