[Electronics-talk] talking check writers

Thu Apr 22 23:07:02 UTC 2010

the computer programs print the checks to conform to the standard 
specifications and there are places to fill in the necessary routing 
information on the computer generated checks. The routing numbers for the 
banks are public record information and are available on the Internet. Many 
businesses will use computer programs to generate their own checks so there 
is a definite uniformity of the process.
Chuck
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> Good morning.
> It appears from these postings that computerized check writing is the way 
> to go for doing independent checkwriting once the software is configured 
> even with sighted assistance if need be. However, it is quite likely one 
> would have to have check blanks that conform to the bank's specifications 
> because of specific information such as routing and transit numbers. Once 
> the check blanks are customized to the check blank format of one's bank it 
> could be a very dicy proposition as to whether the data entry fields would 
> physically line up with the revised layout. Hopefully someone who has 
> experience with this issue can enlighten us.
> Best regards
> Rob Tabor
> Vice president Jayhawk Chapter NFB of Kansas
>
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>> But there are just times when you have to write a check.  When I used to
>> rent, landlords would only accept payment by check.  Also, groups like
>> bowling leagues, blindness organizations, etc. expected payment by
>> check.  Also, there are individuals who do not use Paypal or online
>> banking.  I don't write nearly as many checks as I used to, but still
>> have to write some.
>>
>> Many years ago, I was taught a method that involved using a manual
>> typewriter, and setting up tabs so you could count tabs and rows.  You
>> had to be precise, and one mistake could screw up everything, but it
>> actually worked most of the time, and I could check my work with an
>> Optacon.  Also, there was a typewriter lens attachment for the Optacon
>> that would allow you to read as you were typing.
>>
>> Andy
>>
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>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy
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>>
>> To print individual checks on a printer requires a lot of sighted
>> assistance
>> to align the check properly.  You could waste a whole checkbook trying
>> to
>> print all the fields on the check just right.  Probably the best way to
>> print individual checks is to use an old-fashioned manual typewriter, if
>> you
>> can find one, and tab to each field.  But again, sighted help might be
>> needed.  Of course, you could always use a plastic check guide and fill
>> in
>> the fields by hand if you can write small enough and legible enough in
>> the
>> narrow slits. Thank goodness for online banking.  I use JP Morgan
>> Chase's
>> online bill pay service , which is totally JAWS accessible, to pay most
>> of
>> my bills.
>>
>> Gerald
>>
>>
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>>
>>> There are check writing programs that can be installed on computers
>> and
>>> the checks can be printed out on a computer printer. I don't know how
>>> accessible they are though.
>>> Chuck
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>>> From: "Tim Shaw" <tshaw2007 at hotmail.com>
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>>> Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 5:16 PM
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>>>
>>>>
>>>> honestly I would be afraid to use one, you are jus tasking someone to
>>
>>>> steal it and use it tot forge checks in your name
>>>>
>>>>> From: stevencjohnson at centurytel.net
>>>>> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:28:06 -0500
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] talking check writers
>>>>>
>>>>> Can anyone tell me if there is such thing as an automatic check
>> writer
>>>>> that
>>>>> you can write the check through a key pad and then print it out?
>> Thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>>
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