MICR Properties - General Tab

Access this tab using Reports>Forms Designer>OK button>Insert MICR> Properties.

Use this tab to enter information on the layout, such as the bank routing number, account number, and check number, so they will print on the check in the special font required by the bank. The Size and Position of the MICR item can also be determined. After all selections are made, click OK, and the system applies the MICR properties. These settings are saved with the layout.

Note: If you intend to use the MICR font encoding, please contact your printer manufacturer about MICR toner cartridges.

Display Information: Enter the proper letters to produce symbols, along with the routing and account numbers. The information entered here, is what prints on the check. The letters must be entered in capitals.

To display the check number, enter an "N." The system prints the check number starting with the number entered on the following forms:

• Activities>Check Writing>Write Checks>Transaction Entry
• Activities>Accounts Payable>Pay Selected A/P Invoices>Load Checks/Vouchers
• Activities>Payroll>Print/Email Checks and Vouchers>Load Checks/Vouchers

Size and Position: The system displays the size and position for the MICR item on the layout, but its parameters can be changed if needed.

• Left, Top: Enter the number, in inches, for the system to place the MICR item from the left and top edge of the screen.
• Width, Height: Enter the width and height of the MICR item.

Use the ruler at the top of the screen to help assist in placing fields on the layout.