A film MICR / E13B gauge lets you quickly and easily verify that all the data on your check is accurately printed in the proper positions. Simply slide this clear acetate film over your check. This updated film is 381 microns thick and includes a UV coating to prevent scratching. (Note that film MICR Gauges have no backer board!) The gauge shows you whether or not your MICR encoding line is correctly spaced, is skewed, and has the right number of characters. This MICR gauge film also shows you the magnetic clear zone plus maximum and minimum check heights and widths. It covers all 10 standard check measurements and as a bonus has a decimal inch ruler.
All measurements are made by sliding the acetate gauge over the check so that the checks bottom and right edges align with the black bottom area and right edge of the MICR film. This gauge is designed for both US and Canadian checks. All U.S. specifications are listed in inches. All Canadian specifications are displayed in centimeters. Note that MICR printing is right justified. Most MICR measurements are specified from the bottom right corner of your check.
Verify your checks:
1. Maximum and minimum height and width (U.S. & Canada)
2. MICR Clear Band
3. Data fits the MICR encoding band
4. Doesnt include anything in the optical clear band
5. Convenience Amount Scan Area
6. Horizontal character to character spacing
7. Character skew
8. MICR line skew
9. MICR character size
10. Vertical character to character alignment
This MICR Film Check Gauge is the easiest to use, most durable, and most complete film gauge on the market.