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Use the MICR tab of the Impound Checkbook dialog to enter the necessary information for the impound checkbook. Using the hardware described below, you may then print MICR-encoded checks on blank (rather than preprinted) check stock.

From the CSA main window, choose Setup > System Configuration > Impound Checkbook and then click the MICR tab.

Fields & buttons

MICR line information

Related topics

Procedures for handling impound

Hardware requirements

• You must use a 100% HP-compatible laser printer (HP III or higher strongly recommended).
• Some banks may require the use of special magnetic toner in your laser printer. Before processing MICR checks, be sure to verify that your printer setup conforms to any special requirements that your bank(s) might have.

MICR line setup information

The MICR tab of the Impound Checkbook dialog includes a series of numbered input boxes that correspond to the numbered MICR line boxes appearing both on the MICR Verification Overlay (provided with your Payroll CS application) and on the MICR Specification Sheet (provided by the banking institution).

• To indicate the placement of the check number (using up to 6 places), type the # symbol in the corresponding MICR line boxes.
• To enter the numbers 1 through 9, use the numeric keypad on your keyboard.
• To specify special MICR characters in the appropriate input boxes, use the following characters on your keyboard:

	Press T to enter the transit symbol.
	Press O to enter the ON US symbol.
	Press T to enter the transit symbol.

Impound checkbook setup: Assigning MICR specification numbers for a checkbook

Impound Checkbook [Setup menu, System Configuration]

Payroll CS Default Check Layouts, Definitions (PDF)

Checks and forms compatible with CSA check and form layouts are available from the Forms CS website.

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