MICR E-13B Check Position Gauges
$61.95/$54.95/$49.95

MICR E-13B check position gauge

Don't Let Banks Reject Your Checks!

Banks reject checks that don't meet MICR encoding and layout standards — and they charge you a fee for every one they reject. That's because the specialized MICR font and magnetic ink let high-speed sorting machines read routing and account numbers automatically — and those machines have zero tolerance for misalignment. A MICR Check Position Gauge lets you verify your check design in seconds, before it ever reaches a scanner.

About Elfring Fonts' MICR Products…

Elfring Fonts, Inc. has been creating MICR-related products since 1996 — over 30 years! Our MICR products preceded the U.S. Check 21 Act by nearly a decade. We are the largest manufacturer of MICR fonts and MICR gauges in the world.

Why do you need a MICR Gauge?

  • MICR gauges are the only way to verify that everything on your check is in the proper position and correctly spaced.
  • The U.S. Check 21 Act and the Canadian CPA006 law place very strict requirements on check layout, MICR line placement, and MICR spacing.
  • MICR gauges verify your encoding line is correctly positioned, meets character spacing requirements, and is not skewed.
  • Are you sure you aren't placing the items on your check in the wrong positions?
  • Do any of your data items overlap the neighboring fields?
  • Does your signature encroach on the MICR line?

If you can't confidently answer all of these questions, you need a MICR gauge. Remember, banks can and do reject each check that doesn't meet specifications and charge you a service fee for each rejected check. Here are our solutions — click any option below to order it:

Plastic Mounted MICR Check Position Gauge: $61.95

A clear plastic template glued to a solid white plastic backer board. The plastic backer board has indents to let you easily slide your checks in and out — just slide your check between the clear template and the plastic backer board to make your measurements. This durable gauge is built for daily, heavy-duty use.

Mounted MICR Check Position Gauge: $54.95

A clear plastic template glued to a thick 1.3 mm card stock backer board. Just slide your check between the clear template and the backer board to make your measurements — the same accuracy as our Plastic Mounted Gauge at a lower price, but not as durable.

MICR Film Position Gauge: $49.95

We also sell just the transparent plastic film with the MICR gauge information printed on it. The printing is covered with a transparent layer of varnish to prevent scratching. These gauges have no backer board — you move the plastic film over your check to make your measurements. Our most economical option.

All gauges indicate whether or not your MICR encoding line is correct, validating character spacing, line skew, and field positions. Each gauge also shows you the magnetic clear zone, maximum and minimum check heights and widths, and much more. It even includes a decimal inch ruler.

Problems with check printing.

Do you know all the things to look for when you lay out a new check design? Will your check layout meet the minimum banking standards? Checks have minimum and maximum widths and heights. Do you know what they are? All checks have a clear zone near the bottom of the check that can have no magnetic particles. Do your checks meet this standard? If not, they will be rejected by your bank! MICR encoding must be printed with an accuracy of one part in a thousand. Does your encoding line meet that standard?

Do you auto-sign your checks?

The clear zone applies to the signature line too. If your signature intrudes into the clear zone your check will be rejected. Are you printing your company information, payee name, amount, and other information in the proper places? If not, your bank will reject your checks. If you need to print signatures on your checks, we can help.

U.S. & Canadian Standards.

Our MICR position gauge covers the latest U.S. ANSI standard X9.100-160-1-2009 and Canadian CPA-006 standards. This single gauge is all you need in either country. Complete instructions on how to use the gauge are included.

Elfring Fonts, Inc.
4N899 W Mary Dr
St Charles, IL 60175

Phone Orders:
1-630-440-2456