Xerox 6100BD - Phaser Color Laser Printer, Основы

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Document design
Generic MICR Fundamentals Guide 4-3
Figure 4-1. Typical U. S. personal check document design
layout
Amount lines
The amount of the check is also required. In order to prevent
tampering, the amount should appear twice on the check. The
amount that is written in numerals is called the “Convenience
Amount,” while the amount that is entered as text is the “Amount
in Words.”
ANSI standards specify the location of the Convenience Amount
for all styles of checks, and this standard is followed throughout
the world. The area may be highlighted by the use of preprinted
boxes and must include a dollar symbol ($). For completed
checks, the box around the Convenience Amount field should be
retained to aid in locating this data.
NOTE: The Xerox MICR fonts contain a dollar symbol, which is
acceptable for all applications.
The area for the Amount in Words is normally located left of the
Convenience Amount, but may be above it or below it. For
completed checks, the line for entering the Amount in Words may
be omitted.
Payee line
The payee area of the check provides a line for the purpose of
entering the name of the payee. The line is often preceded by the
words “PAY TO THE ORDER OF.” For completed checks, this
line may be omitted, because the payee information is already
present.
Account Title area
Date check number,
Fractional Routing and Transit
Number area
Payee and Amount in Words area
Convenience Amount
area
Signature area
Drawee Institution and
Memo area
MICR clear band and MICR line area