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From: seeba@nas.nasa.gov (Thomas D. Seeba)
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Subject: Re: Computer Readable Font (for acct numbers on Bank Checks) wanted
Message-ID: <1991May2.212704.1507@nas.nasa.gov>
Date: 2 May 91 21:27:04 GMT
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In article <1991May2.191802.2778@beaver.cs.washington.edu>,
dylan@june.cs.washington.edu (Dylan McNamee) writes:
|> 
|> I am just now getting ready to order my next batch of checks for some
|> silly amount of money, and realized that I can make them myself in 
|> PostScript!  All I need is to get the account/check number in that
|> goofy computer readable font they use at the bottom of checks.  Is
|> this, or something like it around?  Anyone see any caveats?  

When that "goofy computer readable font" was first put on checks back in the
1960's (?), it was also printed with a special magnetic ink.  This may not be
true anymore, but if it is, that would be a show stopper.  Also, your
bank and/or
the NBA (National Banker's Association) may decide to object.

       Tom Seeba                                  NAS Systems Division
       M/S 258-6                                  HSP Support
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