Xerox 6180N Generic MICR Fundamentals Guide  - Page 50

Document design Signature lines The signature line or lines are located in the bottom right portion of the check, above the MICR line. The signature area should be located no lower than 8½ inches/216 mm from the bottom edge of the check to avoid interference with the MICR information in the clear band area. The minimum clear band dimension for Xerox MICR printers is ¾ inch/19 mm, because the line printed by a Xerox MICR printer is magnetic and therefore must be kept out of the MICR clear band over the entire allowable registration range. The signature lines may be omitted when a completed, signed check is issued; however, the ¾ inch/19 mm clear area must be retained. This clear area is measured from the lowest descending stroke of the signature, because any incursion into the MICR clear band can cause rejects or misreads. Name of financial institution The institution where the account is located is referred to as the "payor institution." The payor institution name and address is generally printed in the lower-left section of the check, directly below the Payee and Amount in Words area. If it is adjacent to the MICR clear band, the institution name must be more than ½ inch/13 mm above the bottom of the check in a preprinted form, or ¾ inch/19 mm above the bottom if the check is printed by a Xerox MICR printer. Memo line A line is generally printed in the lower-left corner of the check, below the payor institution name. This information also must be positioned at least ½ inch/13 mm above the bottom of the check on a preprinted form, or ¾ inch/19 mm above the bottom of a check printed by a Xerox MICR printer. Account title The title of the account is normally printed in the upper-left corner of the check, directly above the payee line. This area provides the customer information, which could include address and telephone number. 4-4 Generic MICR Fundamentals Guide