MICR toner, or Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) toner, for Samsung printers is special toner that prints characters which a bank’s check scanning machine can read. Choose this type of toner to print your own checks and the bank won't reject your check as unreadable. Many banks, credit unions and large national corporations require that you print the bank numbers at the bottom of self-printed checks with magnetic ink or toner. When you print your own checks, you save money compared to the price of pre-printed checks.

MICR toner contains a high concentration of iron oxide, making the characters it produces readable by the magnetic scanners. You need other special equipment and supplies to print your own checks if you haven't done so before. You need the following things to print your own checks:

1. A computer and check-printing software

2. A laser printer and Samsung MICR toner cartridges

3. Special paper stock made for check printing

Action Steps
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Ensure quality with Samsung magnetic ink toner cartridges

High quality Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) toner for Samsung printers meets the manufacturer's specifications. Toner will settle and cause the signal strength to vary over the life of the cartridge. Choose one with an iron oxide signal strength of at least 100, even though the American Banking Association requires only 50.

I recommend: Find MICR toner for several models of Samsung laser printers at Nextimaging.com, where they sell many hard-to-find items and have a high-tech service department. SunDataSupply.com sells toner for Samsung printers, including MICR toner. If you don't see your model on the list containing Samsung MICR, supply your model number to their online chat and ask if they sell it.

Save money with compatible Samsung MICR toner

Compatible toner cartridges made by companies other than the printer manufacturer are often equal or better in terms of quality. Remanufactured cartridges contain some re-used parts as well as new ones. Ask the vendor which parts are new if they don't specify.

I recommend: Buy MICR toner cartridges at Pro-inkjet.com, where they specialize in MICR toner. Find MICR toner for a long list of Samsung laser printers at Houseofinkjet.com, where they have fast UPS shipping. You can track your order and receive a delivery date in advance from their site.

Buy Samsung MICR toner at a discount

Some vendors of toner for a Samsung MICR printer supply quality products at a discount. Check customer testimonials and product guarantees if you are not sure about a particular vendor.

I recommend: Purchase magnetic toner for Samsung printers at TonerAll.com, which sells a wide variety of toner based on model number and provides customer feedback. Find low prices on MICR toner for Samsung printers at TonerStore, Inc., where they claim to sell high-quality MICR toner products.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  MICR toner for Samsung laser printers is in low demand. You may need to ask vendors specifically about it; they often don't list every product they sell.
• •  Recycle your used Samsung MICR toner cartridges. Check the Material Safety Data Sheets at the manufacturer's website to see if your Samsung printer cartridge contains any hazardous chemicals.
• •  Donate your used toner cartridges to local schools or community organizations; they receive money for each recycled cartridge and help the environment at the same time.