Method of printing MICR encoded negotiable instruments such as checks/drafts from facsimile transmitted checks
OwnerJerome Simonoffinventor
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Abstract
An improved method for accurately and correctly encoding and printing complete checks on blank paper sheets from graphic check images. The method includes inputting into a computer a graphic image of a check. Scanning the graphic image, in computer memory, and identifying the MICR character codes with their locations. Printing said MICR codes with magnetic ink in MICR fonts in a designated “clear band”. Reformatting the scanned graphic image with the MICR images deleted and printing the reformatted graphic image above the “clear band” to provide a negotiable check instrument.
Claims7
A method for the printing of a check based on an original graphic image of a check that includes MICR codes which method comprises the steps of:
- inputting said original graphic image into a computer;
- scanning said graphic image;
- identifying said MICR codes and their respective locations;
- laser printing on a blank sheet said MICR codes with magnetic ink, in MICR fonts, in accordance with positioning instructions to thereby print in the MICR “clear band”;
- reformatting said graphic image without said MICR codes and printing said reformatted graphic image above said “clear band”.
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