DANIEL P, as I wrote earlier and also according to several comments on this page from other users, you obviously see still it's being used all around the world. you can check it your self, these two links are just the first two results on google about the check and its share on daily transactions.

1. https://www.kasasa.com/blog/personal-finance/how-to-use-checks
2. https://investorjunkie.com/banking/are-personal-checks-still-necessary/

Preston Mitchell,

Because you don't do something doesn't mean that no one does.

Ly Bui, the code is already inserted into the installer, please see Readme.

Alexa, the ativation is ok now
But
I tried to print just 1 cheque and I failed
I tried for 3 hours and it does not work to print even 1 cheque...
I scanned my current bank cheque in jpg and added as a template
the software is so difficult to use...I am desperate
Please help me to print just 1 cheque using my current bank cheque as an image jpg

I viewed the video teaching how to print a single cheque and the video does not even show the correct image of the interface of the software corresponding to the tab singe cheque

useless software

Dear Hoody,

Thanks for your comment, you can see the difference between the two versions in the link below:

https://mstech-co.com/compare-cheque-check-print-versions/

Best Regards,
Mary Johnson
MSTech Sale Team

Ray M,

https://mstech-co.com/compare-cheque-check-print-versions/

Mary Johnson,
I have reinstalled the program successfully and used id above, and all worked.
I would like to add that years ago when I had a small business (retired now) I looked for a program like this, and the starting price was in the thousands. Good to see this. I will have fun with this. It is true that we do not write as many cheques as in the past because of EMT, but I still have a few cheques I write and at the price of getting new cheques from the cheque printing companies, I will save a few buck. Thanks MSTech

bob,

>"... the ink must be pure graphite and readable by the bank(s) security software"

Not any longer. Originally, the checks required "magnetic ink" and there might be some banks that still require it in some places in the world, but they would be a rarity.

Due to the fast evolution of computers and accounting software, most banks have changed to optical readers, at least in most "modern" countries, so printing on plain paper with regular inkjet ink or laser toner will work just fine these days. You can check with your bank, but I doubt you will find any that still require magnetic ink. The change started back in the 1980s. I know because I was working on the software at the time.

If you find that you are in one of those few remaining places or use a bank that still requires the ink to be special or the paper be special, at least the support for both still exist. You can order the blank checks and liquid inks or MICR toner cartridges.

In conclusion, don't let that hold you up from trying this software. MSTech Cheque Print may not be the best software, but the ink concern is not an issue.

Gary, When I tried this some years ago my checks all came back with an MICR strip stuck on the bottom by the bank.

bob, Not graphite. AFAIK it contains micro magnetic particles.

Guy Regimbal, Top 10 Free Check Printing Software For Personal and Business Use

http://www.vagueware.com/free-check-printing-software/

Jim Jones,

>"my checks all came back with an MICR strip stuck on the bottom by the bank."

Yes, that did happen a lot in those early days of switching to optical readers, especially if there were two banks involved (satellite bank office) or multiple departments involved. The bank/department that the check was written to is the first to process the "self-printed" check. If multiple departments were involved, the check may need to be processed again within that same bank. After initial processing, they often placed the MICR sticker on the check to ensure older equipment (that still expected the magnetic ink) would be able to process the check. Optical readers were phased in, with the initial place of use as the first to process the computer printed checks. Later on, when all departments had the optical readers, there was no longer a need to add the MICR sticker.

The computer revolution was not the thing that changed the source of material to be a check. Historically, banks had to accept hand-made/written checks that were on any material that could be physically moved, such as a piece of paper, leather, or even a napkin (as many a legend has told), as long as it did not destroy some other legitimate document (such as printed money or coins). There are many stories of checks being printed on odd objects (e.g., egg, and the case of the check written on the side of a cow). In these more modern times, banks have often altered their terms and conditions to require their own printed checks or "sensible" variants printed from a user's computer.

The bank printed checks were merely a convenience both for bank customers and the bank itself (all same size, etc.).

Most banks will allow some variance to the design of the check, so in MSTECH Cheque-Print, you could design your own "starter" design instead of using a scan of the bank's checks. As long as the parts to be printed on are "reasonable" (e.g., Routing numbers along the bottom), you probably will not have any problem with your bank accepting it. There are still countries that allow only the original bank issued checks. Since MSTECH Cheque-Print is offering the program worldwide, users should check with their bank to see if they can and will process the design users create.

Dear Anonymous,

Thanks for your comment, "No commercial use" means you can't use it for your business, but for personal matters, you can use it without any limit.

Best Regards,
Mary Johnson
MSTech Support Team