BLANK CHECK STOCK
Although not required, we highly recommend that you print your checks on blank check stock. Check stock has all the security features the banks prefer to see. For larger quantities of blank check stock (1000 sheets for $39.00), you may order online from Advantage Laser.
For Check Stock, from their homepage, go to Blank Check Paper > Top Check Paper > Single-Color Top Check Stock. Once you select that item, you have a choice of colors and perforations. Under Perforations, you want item CP515 - 3 1/2" Check, 3 1/2" Stub, 4" Stub.
However, if you want a smaller quantity and wish to get it immediately, both Staples and Office Max may carry a box of 300 sheets for approximately $19.99 in stock. Please call your local store first, but the product information and numbers are below:
Staples Checksoft Business Pack Item Number 715050
Office Max Checksoft Business Pack Item Number 21107222
MICR TONER
While not required, the use of MICR Toner may greatly expedite the processing of your printed checks. MICR Toner can be ordered for almost any laser printer. Most modern laser printers allow you to quickly switch between toner cartridges so you can print your checks with MICR toner and then switch back to standard toner for regular printing.
Optionally, you can use a dedicated printer just for checks. If you don't have an extra laser printer available, Advantage Laser offers a complete setup of a brand new HP Laserjet P1005 loaded with a new MICR toner cartridge for just $199.95! The MICR toner cartridge alone normally sells for $120.00. This is a great deal to get you started with a dedicated check printer! Click Here for complete details. Note, the price was current as of 10/31/2008.
If a new printer is not in your budget, you can usually find a good quality, used Hewlett Packard, Brother, Dell or Lexmark laser printer on http://craigslist.org - just visit craigslist.org, select your state or city, and then click on "computer" under the for sale section and search for "laser printer". Check with Advantage Laser or other online supplier to see if they have MICR Toner for the printer model. Hewlett Packard (HP) Laser printers are usually a good bet because they are plentiful and MICR Toner is available for virtually every model.
The cost for MICR Toner cartridges will vary depending on the model of printer, but will print a substantial number of checks due to the low use of toner per page of checks. For example, Advantage Laser sells MICR Toner for a HP Laserjet 1100 for $79.00 with an average page yield of approximately 3000 checks.
