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1. Keeps regular office documents from being printed on check stock Reduces the amount of re printed be cause of printing to the wrong tray and reduces the cost of replacing misused check stock 4205B Westinghouse Commons Dr Charlotte NC 28273 toll free 800 922 8501 Sourcetech com ES sonniger S ource ecanologlies a Frequently Asked Questions MICR What is MICR MICR is an acronym for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition it refers to the specialized toner used to print the font at the bottom of checks and other negotiable documents Why is it important to print with MICR toner The Federal Reserve and all banks require that checks be printed with MICR toner for ease of processing As a check travels through the check clearing system it passes through reader sorters which send a magnetic charge to the check allowing the machine to read the information contained within the MICR line If a check or other negotiable document is printed with non MICR toner the reader sorter will reject the check resulting in a bank fee for the company that printed the document How do secure MICR Printers and OEM MICR toner save my company money A complete MICR printing solution utilizing Source Technologies secure MICR printers and MICR toner can virtually eliminate the expenses associated with purchasing storing dis tributing and tracking pre printed check stock A laser MICR printer solution utilizes blank check stock offering immediate sa2. Auto Density Control Originally Manufactured MICR Toner Regulated Fuser Tempera ture E 13B MICR Font CMC7 MICR Font Secure Numeric Font ICR Numeric Font Microprint Font Front Panel Security Lock Set Copies to one 1 Auto Jam Recovery Disable Password Protection DES Encryption Decryption Audit Trail Tray Locking MICRpoint Datastream Tray Protection Key Drawer Lock Combination Drawer Lock 250 Sheet Tray 550 Sheet Tray Secure MICR Printers ST9730 Auto Density Control MICR Toner Detection Low Toner Warning and Auto Stop Optimized Fusing amp Trans fer Voltage 3 Year MICR Guarantee to ANSI ABA Standards Auto Density Control Originally Manufactured MICR Toner Regulated Fuser Tempera ture E 13B MICR Font CMC7 MICR Font Secure Numeric Font ICR Numeric Font Microprint Font Front Panel Security Lock Set Copies to one 1 Auto Jam Recovery Disable Password Protection DES Encryption Decryption Audit Trail Tray Locking MICRpoint Datastream Tray Protection Key Drawer Lock 250 Sheet Tray 550 Sheet Tray 2100 Sheet Tray Not for MICR Printing Staple Finisher Output Expander 4 Bin Mailbox High Capacity Output Expander Caster Base Swivel Cabinet 20lb or 75 GSM Paper Maximum input amount shown is the maximum capacity that can be used for non MICR printing high capacity input trays may interfere with printing quality MICR documents The maximum input capacity for MICR printi
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4. multiple live checks may be printed Secure MICR Printer Auto Jam Recovery feature prevents the automatic reprinting of documents To reprint a jammed check the user would need to resend the request which would be recorded in the audit trail MICRpoint The MICR line on a check must be in a specific place for the bank to accept the check This location is different for different types of checks and the user needs to be able to adjust the location of the MICR line in order to print multiple types of checks Standard Laser Printer Requires a difficult manual adjustment via the software program Secure MICR Printer MICRpoint feature allows you to easily adjust the MICR line using the printer s front panel Any authorized user can perform the adjustment Toner Quality Remanufactured MICR toner cartridges can cause several print quality issues toner flaking streaking and low signal strength which result in bank rejection In addition remanufac tured cartridges are widely known to have problems with leaking causing premature wear on printer components Standard Laser Printer Uses remanufactured toner Secure MICR Printer Uses specific toner formulated for each printer model which matches the toner to the fuser temperature ensuring that the toner properly adheres to the document Source Technologies toner cartridges are tested to ensure they maintain the prop er signal strength and come with a MICR guarantee LASE
5. guidelines we recommend to our customers 24 b bond paper with a taber M D 2 5 and C D 1 1 minimum e Rougher surfaces within the base printers specifications for best toner fusing e Left to right grain direction e Micro Perf 20 or more cuts per inch perforations e A moisture content between 4 7 and 5 5 e Paper based security features such as void pantographs and laid lines S SourceTechnologies MICR FAQ How big a problem is check fraud Statistics from the 2013 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey e Payments fraud both actual and attempted were experienced by 61 of sur veyed organizations e Of those organizations 87 reported that checks were targeted e Payments fraud represents a 20 billion per year problem How can reduce the risk of fraud by using MICR toner and secure MICR printers The best way to deter check fraud is through a combination of efforts including qual ity blank check stock and secure fonts employee education positive pay and a secure MICR printer solution Blank check stock is useless to criminals unlike pre printed checks which can be manipulated and used Source Technologies MICR printers offer unparal leled security features to prevent unauthorized printing or reproduction of checks With Source Technologies solution the printer hardware check stock fonts and data stream are secured Where can I learn more about MICR You trust technology to help you run your business every d
6. lt gt e Sou rc re eTechnologi les See fy CORPORATE OVERVIEW Source Technologies About Us What We Do Source Technologies helps companies manage secure transactions in real time Our solutions include magnetic ink character recognition MICR printers for printing checks and other negotiable documents using a level of securi ty unrivaled in this industry Our check printing software provides an easy way for businesses to print checks electronic disbursements and other sen sitive documents in remote locations while maintaining centralized control over the whole process In addition our secure document printers use the same high level of security for printing prescriptions and other time and information sensitive material Our solutions enable companies to print all required information on almost any negotiable document or form in a single printer pass More than 15 security features help our customers mitigate the risk of check fraud And since we eliminate the need for pre printed checks and forms we eliminate the high costs associated with purchasing and securing this inventory sav ing our customers hundreds of thousands of dollars Headquartered in Charlotte NC Source Technologies has offices across the United States 4205B Westinghouse Commons Dr Charlotte NC 28273 toll free 800 922 8501 Sourcetech com c M F U T E R P FF O DUE T amp MICR Solutions Lexmark M
7. the features we add to the Lexmark printers that make our MICR printers the most secure cost effective solution for printing negotiable documents on demand MICR Feature MICR Toner Detection Benefit er Prevents printing of MICR documents with regular toner preventing costly bank rejects Prevents fraud by disallowing the printing of multiple copies of a document en Prevents multiple copies of a check from be ing printed Meets ASC X9B US specification for MICR Set Copies to one 1 Jam Recovery Turned Off E13B Font i font and necessary to process checks through the system CMC7 Font j Meets international standards ISO 1004 ad Additional layer of security at the document Secure Numeric Font level Minimizes the risk of fraud MICR Feature Description Benefit Extremely small type font allows one to em bed micro text and numbers inside lines of Additional layer of security at the document print on the MICR document Denoted by level Minimizes the risk of fraud the letters MP ICR Numeric Font dead a eet 4 Additional layer of security at the document 4 do level Minimizes the risk of fraud many financial institutions Additional security beyond password pro Front Panel Security Lock tection User must enter an 8 digit combina tion prior to printing Prevents access to check printing resources Prevents unauthorized access to MICR and Microprint Font Additional layer of security at t
8. R VS SECURE MICR PRINTERS 4205B Westinghouse Commons Dr Charlotte NC 28273 toll free 800 922 8501 Sourcetech com EX E Ei SourceTechnologies Ne SECURE MICR PRINTERS Model No Print Speed pages min Time to First Page Maximum Duty Cycle pgs mo Recommended Volume pgs mo Maximum Resolution Processor Memory Standard Max Standard Connectivity Optional Connectivity USB A Port Duplex Printing Paper Capacity Standard in out Maximum in out Paper Sources Standard in out Maximum in out Emulations Operator s Panel MICR Cartridge Yeilds Imaging Unit Dimensions Weight Ibs Warranty 519715 Up to 35 ppm As fast as 6 5 seconds Up to 50 000 30052300 1 200 x 1 200 dpi Dual Core 800 MHz 128MB 128MB USB 2 0 Type B 10 100 Ethernet Parallel Wireless Integrated 300 150 850 150 2 1 3 1 PS3 PCL 5e PCL6 Microsoft XPS 2 Line Monochrome LCD Starter 1 5k Replacement 5k Up to 40 000 15 7 x 15x103 30 9 1 year return to depot from date of sale S19700 SERIES ST9720 Up to 50 ppm As fast as 6 5 seconds Up to 150 000 3 000 16 000 1 200 x 1 200 dpi Dual Core 800 MHz 256MB 1 280MB USB 2 0 Type B 10 100 1000 Ethernet Wireless Front Integrated 650 250 2 300 250 2 1 5 1 PS3 PCL 5e PCL6 PPDS PDF 1 7 HTML Microsoft XPS Direct Image 2 4 Color Display and Numeri
9. as originally manufactured toner and this can lead to poor reliability printer damage bank reject fees and other additional costs Source Technologies offers only originally manufactured MICR toner cartridges supported by a MICR Guarantee that ensures the quality of the documents printed when used with our MICR printers This guarantee cannot be found with remanufactured MICR toner In addition Source Technologies toner cartridges typically offer twice the yield of remanu factured MICR toner cartridges and a significantly lower cost per page What about recycled cartridges MICR toner contains iron oxide which over time can eat away at toner cartridge compo nents If a cartridge is recycled and the proper parts are not replaced you run the risk of printer damage and print quality problems Unfortunately most vendors use inferior toner formulations and poor quality cartridges that could damage your printer and the quality of your MICR documents We do not recommend using recycled MICR toner cartridges and suggest you ask your supplier these questions e What check reader sorters have you used to verify the MICR toner e What are the expected character signal strengths throughout the life of toner e What cartridge components if any did you replace while recycling Does it matter what check stock I use Yes A poor quality paper interferes with the adhesion of toner and can lead to lower quality MICR documents The following are paper
10. avings lt Two More Words Risk Reduction It s not just the paper cost associated with pre printed check stock Check fraud is a 5 billion per year problem Having to manage what are effectively blank checks leaves financial institutions exposed to all kinds of check fraud Common Sources of Fraud at Financial Institutions Pre printedChecks MICR Solution Blank Checks On Demand Check Stock Pilfering Exposed Secured Check Alteration Exposed Secured Check Duplication Exposed Secured Counterfeit Checks Exposed Secured General Ledger Mismatching Exposed Secured Piggybacking Exposed Secured Bank Representation and Financial Risk Savings Exposed Secured You Know What Else We Offer That They Don t Human Error Prevention Also known as Automation And we back it up with a Guarantee Y MICR Toner Detection This handy feature makes it impossible to print checks unless the MICR toner is loaded into the printer Just think of all the bank rejects that could be avoided when someone doesn t have to be counted on to remember checking the printer for MICR toner before pressing print Y Set Copies to 1 This setting tells the printer to print the job only once which means duplicate checks cannot be printed v Jam Recovery Turned Off Another setting that prevents duplicate checks from being printed when a check job is sent to the MICR printer this feature tells the printer to turn Jam Recovery OFF This Is How We Do It Here are all
11. ay Your check printing solution should really be this good Source Technologies provides the most comprehensive secure print technology delivered in a broad family of printers and accessories plus custom en gineered consumables for specialized applications Please visit the Source Technologies website at www sourcetech com for more information on MICR printing and Source Tech nologies secure printing solutions In addition more information on MICR can be found at the following sites e American Bankers Association www aba com conferences banking industry issues e Bank Administration Institute www bai org research conferences publications e American National Standards Institute www ansi org e X9 www x9 org Accredited by the American National Standards Institute ANSI X9 develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for the finan cial services industry e NSSN www nssn org A National Resource for Global Standards recent ANSI documents can be purchased from the NSSN web site MICR FAQ Need help selecting the right MICR solution Please visit us at sourcetech com or send your questions to marketing sourcetech com 4205B Westinghouse Commons Dr Charlotte NC 28273 toll free 800 922 8501 Sourcetech com Source Technologies y Disadvantages of Remanufactured or Refilled MICR Toner Cartridges Compatible Remanufactured and Refilled are all terms that companies use to con
12. c Pad Starter 5k Replacement 5k 12k Up to 40 000 15 7 x 15 0 x 12 0 34 6 1 year return to depot from date of sale 519722 Up to 50 ppm As fast as 6 5 seconds Up to 150 000 2 000 15 000 1 200 x 1 200 dpi Dual Core 800 MHz 1GB 3GB USB 2 0 Type B 10 100 1000 Ethernet Wireless Parallel Serial Front amp Rear Integrated 650 250 2 300 250 2 1 5 1 PS3 PCL 5e PCL6 PPDS PDF 1 7 HTML Microsoft XPS Direct Image 7 Color Touchscreen and Numeric Pad Starter 5k Replacement 5k 12k Up to 40 000 19 3 x 18 9 x 22 1 52 1 year On site Next Business Day ST9730 Up to 55 ppm As fast as 4 8 seconds Up to 250 000 3 000 20 000 1 200 x 1 200 dpi Dual Core 800 MHz 512MB 2 5GB USB 2 0 Type B 10 100 1000 Ethernet Wireless Parallel Serial Front Optional 650 550 4 400 2 550 2 1 6 3 PS3 PCL 5e PCL6 PPDS PDF 1 7 HTML Microsoft XPS Direct Image 2 4 Color Display and Numeric Pad Starter 8k Replacement 8k 17k Up to 70 000 16 7x20 1x 16 3 52 2 1 year return to depot from date of sale El Searafiachnsicnes S ource ecanologies Ne Model Number Quality Assurance Fea tures Secure Fonts Security Features Options ST9720 Auto Density Control MICR Toner Detection Low Toner Warning and Auto Stop Optimized Fusing amp Trans fer Voltage 3 Year MICR Guarantee to ANSI ABA Standards
13. cartridge imager and Source Technologies MICR security features Engineer ing teams from both companies work closely together on product development MICR printer engineering testing and certification MICR toner formulation testing and certification MICR security feature development and integration Nx S Source Technologies MICR FAQ Can I use my standard printer and replace the toner with MICR toner No By ensuring that our MICR toner cartridges are being used only in a quality Source Technologies branded MICR solution our customers are assured that these problems will not occur e Bank rejection of checks due to unreadable MICR lines and fees associated with these rejects e Premature failure of printer components caused by abrasive toner formulations and or toner leakage Can use remanufactured MICR toner in a Source Technologies MICR printer No Using a remanufactured or drop in toner solution can cause premature failure of the fuser and other costly printer components and inferior MICR print quality The use of remanufactured toner automatically voids both our MICR guarantee and the warranty on the printer itself What is the difference between Source Technologies MICR toner and remanufac tured MICR toner A remanufactured MICR toner cartridge starts as a regular toner cartridge which is emp tied disassembled cleaned reassembled and refilled with MICR toner This toner is not held to the same quality standards
14. e check Extremely small type font allows one to embed micro text and numbers inside lines of print on the MICR doc ument Denoted by the letters MP Image readable secure font designed to be read by imaging equipment utilized by many financial institu tions Additional security beyond password protection User must enter an 8 digit combination prior to printing A PCL setting that tells the printer to print the job only once Automatically turns Jam Recovery OFF when checks are being printed Prevents access to check printing resources stored signatures MICR fonts form overlays without the proper password Detects whether MICR toner or regular toner is in stalled in the printer Printer alerts user when MICR toner is low Decrypts the print data stream protecting it while it is being transmitted to the printer Creates user defined reports of check printing activity for auditing purposes Source Technologies ensures the readability perfor mance of our MICR printers Ensures conformance to signal strength standards throughout cartridge life Toner cartridges are built and tested using MICR toner Fusing temperature controlled to match MICR toner and check stock paper weights Key lock on printer and expansion drawers and combi nation lock on printer drawer Allows fine tuning of the position of the MICR line Limits the ability of non MICR jobs to print from spec ified trays Secure MICR Printers B
15. enefit Meets ASC X9B US specification for MICR font and nec essary to process checks through the system Meets international standards ISO 1004 Additional layer of security at the document level Min imizes the risk of fraud Additional layer of security at the document level Min imizes the risk of fraud Additional layer of security at the document level Min imizes the risk of fraud Additional layer of security at the document level Min imizes the risk of fraud Prevents fraud by disallowing the printing of multiple copies of a document Prevents multiple copies of a check from being printed Prevents unauthorized access to MICR and Secure fonts and user specific signatures and form overlays Prevents printing of MICR documents with regular ton er preventing costly bank rejects Ensures quality MICR printing One of the highest levels of security available the printer decrypts the code prior to printing Gives user a written record of check printing activity Ensures the quality of printed negotiable documents Ensures conformance and bank acceptance No refilled or remanufactured cartridges to intro duce potential problems that would damage the printer Maximizes toner adherence Less exposure to fraud due to less toner lift off Prevents fraud by keeping check stock safe and pre vents check paper waste Accounts for minor variations between printers Pre vents bank rejection of checks
16. he document level Minimizes the risk of fraud Password Protection stored signatures MICR fonts form over Secure fonts and user specific signatures lays without the proper password and form overlays Toner Low Warnings Printer alerts user when MICRtonerislow Ensures quality MICR printing One of the highest levels of security avail DES Encryption Decryp Decrypts the print data stream protecting able the primeras he codepmoria tion it while it is being transmitted to the printer rintin Creates user defined reports of check print Gives user a written record of check printing Audit Trail E a e ing activity for auditing purposes activity Auto Density Control for Ensures conformance to signal strength i Ensures conformance and bank acceptance Toner standards throughout cartridge life No refilled or remanufactured cartridges to introduce potential problems that would damage the printer Originally Manufactured Toner cartridges are built and tested using MICR Toner Cartridge MICR toner Regulated Fuser Tem i Fusing temperature controlled to match Maximizes toner adherence Less exposure perature for Optimum MICR toner and check stock paper weights to fraud due to less toner lift off Performance Tray Locking Key lock on printer and expansion drawers Prevents fraud by keeping check stock safe and prevents check paper waste MICRpoint Allows fine tuning of the position of the Accounts for minor variations betwee
17. n MICR line printers Prevents bank rejection of checks Keeps regular office documents from being printed on check stock Reduces the amount of re printed because of printing to the wrong tray and reduces the cost of replacing misused check stock Datastream Tray Protec Limits the ability of non MICR jobs to print tion from specified trays We Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is Source Technologies ensures the readability performance of our MICR printers when used in conjunction with Source Technologies MICR toner and approved check stock Our toner quality adheres to ANSI standards If any MICR reject rate problems arise we will help resolve them If we are unable to resolve the issues we will reimburse you for bank fees related to rejects provided Source Technologies was notified of the problem and we verify Source Technologies MICR printers or materials caused the bank fees Our MICR Check Printing Performance Guarantee includes toner and printers with ton er low systems acquired by you from Source Technologies and continuously maintained by Source Technologies or Source Technologies authorized service provider under a full ser vice maintenance agreement This guarantee is applicable for three years from the printer delivery date and is not applicable to printers damaged due to no fault of Source Technolo gies 4205B Westinghouse Commons Dr Charlotte NC 28273 toll free 800 922 8501 Sourcetech com Source Techn
18. ng may be lower than the values shown 1Average standard page yield value declared in accordance with ISO IEC 19752 2Maximum Yield estimate based on 3 average letter A4 size pages per print job at approximately 5 coverage Actual yield may vary All specifications are subject to change without notice 4205B Westinghouse Commons Dr Charlotte NC 28273 toll free 800 922 8501 Sourcetech com N 7 Source Technologies Z Quality Assurance amp Security Features MICR Feature E13B Font CMC7 Font Secure Numeric Font Microprint Font ICR Numeric Font Front Panel Security Lock Set Copies to one 1 Auto Jam Recovery Disable Password Protection MICR Toner Detection Toner Low Warnings DES Encryption Decryption Audit Trail 3 Year MICR Guarantee to ANSI ABA Standards Auto Density Control for Toner Originally Manufactured MICR Toner Cartridge Regulated Fuser Temperature for Optimum Performance Tray Locking MICRpoint Datastream Tray Protection Description Widely accepted MICR font used in printing MICR en coded documents in the US Canada Mexico the Far East and some other countries Alternative MICR font used to print MICR encoded doc uments in many European and most Latin American countries Numeric character set only Unique ST designed font that is very difficult to alter because of a special background and very small text amp numeric print embedded in the amount line of th
19. o Standards Since most suppliers of remanufactured MICR toner cartridges don t adhere to specific standards you never know what you might get e The wrong cartridge for your printer model e Low MICR signal strength e Inconsistent toner coverage e Flaking toner from the MICR line e Bank rejection fees How Used Is It Some remanufacturers may reuse cartridges multiple times Cartridges are not built for endless usage and may fail to perform as intended after being refilled multiple times You Get What You Pay For Remanufacturers market their products to convince you that you are getting a great deal They advertise a low cost with a high yield The advertised yield is based on a functioning cartridge but as mentioned reused cartridges often break down prematurely Our tests show that a cartridge advertised to yield 21k but that actually yields 12K will almost double the cost per page The Speed of Doing Business Some remanufacturers warn against printing at speeds greater than 25 pages per minute and suggest that you print for only 2 minutes at a time Since time is money ensure your toner cartridge can maintain your speed of doing business Forfeited Quality Assurance When you purchase a compatible remanufactured or refilled MICR toner cartridge you lose all of the quality assurance features that Source Technologies secure MICR solutions pro vide e Low toner warning e MICR toner detection e MICR Guarantee
20. odel ST MICR Model Lexmark Model ST MICR Model gt DIGITEK Ge Source Technologies Z 919712 19722 About the Source Technologies Lexmark Partnership Source Technologies has been the exclusive co development partner of all of Lexmark s MICR printing solutions since 1996 Our differentiation in the areas of security reliability and proven performance in the marketplace are based upon our relationship with Lexmark While Lexmark manufactures the base printer engine our two companies work very closely together in the development of the engine and the formulation of the MICR toner to ensure a quality MICR solution Source Technologies is an Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM partner with Lexmark and we ve been working together in an effort over the years to de liver secure MICR printers that perform at the most reliable levels generation after generation Functionality is architected into our software and hardware components providing unmatched levels of security Why Sell a Source Technologies Secure MICR Printer Two Words Cost Savings That may seem counterintuitive After all a Source Technologies MICR printer costs more than a standard HP printer with a drop in MICR toner cartridge But we aren t talking about the surface hardware costs Take a look at the savings we provide with a MICR solution in paper costs alone Cost per item using pre printed checks 2 13 Cost per item using blank check stock 0 21 90 Cost S
21. ologies Standard Laser vs Source Technologies Secure MICR Printer Toner Detection If a check is printed using regular toner it will not pass bank inspection By assuring that only MICR toner is used to print checks the company can avoid the cost and hassle of bank rejections and fees reprinting and redistributing payments Standard Laser Printer Cannot distinguish a standard laser toner cartridge from a MICR toner cartridge Secure MICR Printer The printer will check for a MICR toner cartridge before printing checks If the printer has standard toner installed the user will be directed to install a MICR toner cartridge before checks can be printed Copy Count Set to 1 There is a high risk of fraud when employees are able to print multiple copies of a live check without authorization or auditing of the process Standard Laser Printer Will print as many copies as is directed by the user Secure MICR Printer In MICR mode the copy count can be set to one which means when the printer recognizes a print run of checks only one copy of each check will be printed and if a reprint is needed the audit trail reporting option will record it Jam Recovery When a printer jams it is important to recover all of the data that was sent to the printer prior to the jam without printing multiple copies of the documents Standard Laser Printer Reprints the entire print job once a jam has been cleared If a jam occurs during check printing
22. rs may guarantee their toner but they don t guarantee their toner won t damage your printer MICR toner is abrasive and a poor formulation can cause undue wear and tear on your printer s fuser roller and drum which are costly to replace e More bank rejections More Fees Improper toner formulation can cause poor toner fusing toner streaking and density variations leaving the MICR line unreadable e Slower delivery When a compatible toner cartridge isn t compatible your check delivery time is compromised e Increased technical support issues Toner leakage e Parts replacement e On site repairs REMAN VS OEM MICR TONER Reusing and Recycling are not the same thing Don t be misled into buying inferior toner cartridges in the name of ecological responsi bility Source Technologies toner cartridges are manufactured using 100 new materials However our cartridges are 100 recyclable Source Technologies Y Testing Remanufactured Toner Cartridges Source Technologies has tested a variety of remanufactured MICR toner cartridges from various sources to identify and quantify the risks associated with using these products In house testing was performed by our team of engineers who collectively have more than three hundred years of experience in the printer business and more than 80 years of ex pertise in the engineering and development of MICR printers and MICR toner formulation What We ve Learned N
23. vince you to buy their inferior toner Source Technologies Original Equipment Manufac turer OEM MICR toner is the only MICR toner authorized for use in Source Technologies MICR printers and for good reason Rely on Source Technologies OEM MICR toner cartridges to provide the quality and reliability your business demands when printing checks and other MICR documents You ve purchased the best MICR printer on the market Don t use inferior MICR Toner Source Technologies MICR toner is developed using proprietary formulas and techniques that are engineered specifically for use in our MICR printers Our toner cartridges must pass a rigorous 300 step ISO approved manufacturing process that is designed to opti mize print quality yield reliability and density over the entire life of the cartridge MICR toner contains Iron Oxide which over time can degrade toner cartridge compo nents If a cartridge is remanufactured or reused and the proper parts are not replaced the risk of printer damage and costly print quality problems increase Using Source Tech nologies OEM MICR toner cartridges assures protection of your investment Low quality MICR toner cartridges could end up costing you more At first glance purchasing cheap alternatives might seem like a good idea but may ulti mately cost your company more Using low quality MICR toner cartridges may bring about hidden costs e Reduced printer life Remanufacture
24. vings on paper costs alone Check Stock per case Pre Printed Blank Acquisition Cost 100 00 22 00 15 00 Inventory Distribution 18 00 1 98 133 00 23 98 Cost Reduction For every 100 00 spent on pre printed check stock an organization wastes approximately 15 00 and spends an additional 18 00 to distribute documents once printed for a total cost of 133 00 The same amount of BLANK check stock will cost just 22 00 with nominal waste and approximately 2 00 in distribution for a savings of 82 on check stock Secure MICR printer solutions from Source Technologies virtually eradicate the risk of official check fraud and its associated 17 100 loss per successful attempt as well as alleviate costs associated with maintenance on outdated equipment such as dot matrix printers A Secure MICR printing solution significantly reduces voids missing checks and paid unadvised charges while reducing non value added activity Does Source Technologies manufacture the printer No Source Technologies has an exclusive partnership with Lexmark International to pro vide the MICR solution Through this partnership Source Technologies MICR technology is integrated into Lexmark s standard laser printers creating the MICR solution What is the difference between a Source Technologies secure MICR printer and a standard Lexmark printer The main differences between the two versions of printers is the inclusion of the OEM MICR toner
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