Check printing software is a computer program or programs that can easily create and print beautiful checks simply by entering the desired data into the blank fields in the computer program. Check printing software restructures and simplifies a companys payment process by printing checks, complete with MICR characters and encrypted digital signatures on to blank security check paper. The software combines details from the accounting system with pre-configured check templates and prints them onto blank security check paper. Customer data can be imported from either existing accounts payable or payroll systems.

Almost all check printing software have features like password protection, check preview, encryption. They also include a security system that reduces user error and thereby deters fraud. Branch information including the branch name, address, logo, and routing number are stored in the database.

The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, or Check 21 Act allows authorized recipients of a check to convert it to a digital form. This conversion is done by capturing an image and then sending a batch file to the Federal Reserve Banks (FRB) for credit, as if it were the actual check. Check printing softwares are designed to capture these images.

Check printing software use simple graphical user interface for set-up and operation, which can be reconfigured any time. The software automatically optimizes image data to produce high-speed printer output. The software is capable of providing daily reports for print production analysis as well as detailed audit reports. Check printing software enable secure, flexible and cost effective solutions for check printing.