Specialty Check-Printing Toner Remanufactured HP-Compatible Q2612A(M) MICR Toner Cartridge Specially formulated for printing checks with magnetic, machine-readable MICR characters using compatible HP LaserJet printers. Made for Printing Checks Magnetic MICR Toner Approx. 2,000 Pages Q2612A(M) This Is MICR Toner for Printing Checks This is not an ordinary black toner cartridge. It contains specially formulated magnetic MICR toner intended for printing the routing, account, and check-number information located along the bottom of properly formatted checks. Intended Use Check Printing Toner Type Magnetic MICR Replaces HP 12A / Q2612A Condition Remanufactured A Dedicated Toner Cartridge for Check Production The Q2612A(M) is a specialty remanufactured toner cartridge created specifically for printing authorized checks and MICR-encoded financial documents. Its magnetic toner formulation allows correctly printed MICR characters to be recognized by compatible check-processing equipment. MICR, or Magnetic Ink Character Recognition, is used for the machine-readable line printed along the bottom of a check. This line may contain the financial institution’s routing number, the account number, and the individual check number. When combined with properly formatted check-printing software, suitable MICR fonts, approved check stock, and a compatible HP LaserJet printer, this cartridge provides a convenient in-house check-printing solution. Designed Around Check-Printing Requirements ✓ Magnetic Toner Formulation Specially formulated to produce magnetic MICR characters for authorized check-processing applications. ✓ Clear MICR Line Printing Designed to produce defined routing, account, and check-number characters when the document is formatted correctly. ✓ In-House Check Production Suitable for businesses printing authorized payroll, accounts-payable, and general business checks. Recommended Check-Printing Applications Payroll Checks Accounts-Payable Checks Business Checks Vendor-Payment Checks Refund Checks MICR-Encoded Financial Documents Compatible HP LaserJet Printers Please verify the complete model number of your printer before ordering. HP LaserJet 1000 Series 1010, 1012, 1015, 1018, 1020, 1022, 1022n and 1022nw HP LaserJet All-in-One Series 3015, 3020, 3030, 3050, 3052 and 3055 HP LaserJet MFP Series M1005 MFP and M1319f MFP What Else Is Required to Print Checks? MICR toner is an essential part of the check-printing process, but the toner cartridge alone does not create a properly formatted or bank-readable check. Approved blank check stock Authorized check-printing or accounting software A properly licensed MICR font Correct routing, account, and check-number information A properly maintained compatible HP LaserJet printer Cartridge Installation 1 Turn off the printer, allow it to cool, and open the cartridge-access door. 2 Remove the existing cartridge by its handle. 3 Gently rock the MICR cartridge from side to side to distribute the toner. 4 Remove all protective materials and pull the sealing strip straight out. 5 Install the cartridge and print a test check before producing live financial documents. What’s Included Quantity: 1 Item: Remanufactured Q2612A(M) MICR toner cartridge Color: Magnetic black Primary purpose: Printing authorized checks Printer, check stock, MICR font, and check-printing software are not included. Authorized Check Printing Only This product is intended solely for legitimate and authorized check printing. The purchaser is responsible for protecting financial information, using accurate account details, and confirming all document-formatting and processing requirements with the applicable financial institution. Page-yield notice: Approximate yield of up to 2,000 pages is based on the standard Q2612A yield under ISO/IEC 19752 conditions. Actual MICR-cartridge yield varies according to check design, page coverage, print frequency, printer condition, and operating environment. This is a remanufactured compatible MICR cartridge and is not manufactured, sponsored, or endorsed by HP Inc. HP, LaserJet, 12A, Q2612A, and the associated printer model numbers are used solely for compatibility identification.