[moneytalks] Re: Check printing background and plans

Hello:

I would suggest the support of timplets.  These timplets could be creatted 
for spacific check stock, and shared with other user's.


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "TERRIE TERLAU" <tterlau@xxxxxxx>
To: <moneytalks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 6:08 AM
Subject: [moneytalks] Check printing background and plans


> Thanks for the question about check printing.
> Here is our plan at this point. We welcome everyone's input.
> First, here are some basics about check printing in general.
>
> There are two basic ways that people print checks: they use pre-printed
> checks and they fill in only the amount, date, payee, memo, and dollar
> fields on the computer; second, they use blank check paper stock, a
> laser printer with magnetic ink, and print the complete check (routing
> numbers, bank info), and also the info in the check fields. We plan to
> support the first method, not the second, for several reasons. to print
> the complete check on blank check stock, one needs not only a laser
> printer but also a cartridge with extra-strength magnetic ink. Although
> some check-writing programs claim that you don't need a laser printer
> and a special cartridge, their fine print contains a warning that
> regular ink may not register on bank's magnetic ink readers. I spent a
> good bit of time researching this method and decided that it was too
> cartridge-and-printer dependent and also complex in terms of supporting
> the printing of every check detail.
>
> I have experimented with filling in the fields of checkbook checks of
> various sizes and the one-to-a-page Quicken Type checks. Some printers
> do fine with the small wallet-sized checks that are in regular
> checkbooks. On the other hand, some printers can not handle media this
> small. Most printers can handle business-sized checks that are in
> checkbooks and also the large-print, raised-line checks.  We have
> experimented with check templates to hold smaller checks as they go
> through printers and have had poor results. If your printer  can hold 3"
> X 5" cards, it will probably handle wallet-sized checks. If not, you may
> need to order the larger sized ones (business or raised line) from your
> bank.
>
> We plan to offer a print check screen where you fill in the information
> for the check fields. You will then  print a trial check. You will need
> sighted assistance to adjust where the fields are printed on the trial
> check. After adjustments are made, you will be able to print checks
> simply by tearing them out of your checkbook and putting them in the
> printer. If you use the Quicken-type one-to-a-page checks, you will also
> be able to print them.
>
> We want your thoughts and ideas on the check-printing process. Please
> let us know what you think of the above and give us any other thoughts
> that you may have. Personally, I can't wait for the check-printing
> feature to be finished; I lost the ability to write my own checks after
> my type writer that worked with the optacon broke beyond repair We
> really want the check-writing feature to meet your needs, so please keep
> your good ideas coming.
> Best regards,
> Terrie
>
>
>
> Mary T. (Terrie) Terlau, Ph.D.
> Adult Life Project Leader
> Department of Educational and Technical Research
> American Printing House for the Blind
> 1839 Frankfort Ave.
> Louisville, KY 40206
> Phone:  (502) 899-2381
> Toll-free: (800) 223-1839 ext. 381
> Fax: (502) 899-2269
> Email: tterlau@xxxxxxx
>

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