You can print your own checks with almost any printer: inkjet, laserjet, even offset printers. Some check printers have special features that boost the security of your checks, like watermarks and even thermochromatic ink—but you can use any basic home-office printer, too.
Can you print a check on regular printer paper?
Originally Answered: Can I print my own checks on regular paper? No, unfortunately, you cannot. The characters at the bottom of the check (routing number and account number use a technology called MICR and require magnetic ink.
Which way do I put the check paper in my printer?
The printer prints on the bottom side of the top sheet of paper loaded in the paper tray. If printing on numbered checks or forms you will need to re-stack the checks or forms in reverse order. When loading the re-stacked checks or forms in the paper tray, place them with the printed side down in the paper tray.
Is it legal to print out a check?
Is Printing Checks at Home Legal? Many people don't know this, but it's 100% legal to print your own checks. Not only is it legal, it's also easy to print your own checks. All you need to do is gather the right supplies and choose the best check printing software for your business.