ezCheckDraft FAQs:

Is ezCheckDraft for me?
Trying ezCheckDraft is risk-free! It fits for big companies, small companies and all companies that need to print check drafts to receive payments by fax, phone or online.

Can ezCheckDraft print check draft to receive payment from my customers via phone?
Yes, ezCheckDraft can print check draft.

Is Check Printing Legal?
Yes, printing checks from your own printer is perfectly legal. However, they must be printed on special paper.

Do I need special printer and printer toner?
If you have pre-printed checks with MICR line, you can use any printer. If you need to print checks on blank stock, we suggest customers to use MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) toner and MICR ink for the best printing quality. However, many US bank are using Optical check reader today which can scan the checks printed on blank stock with regular office/home laser printers.A jet or dot matrix printer CAN'T be used to print checks on blank check stock.

What kind of blank check paper is acceptable?
DO NOT use plain paper! Blank check stock has security features (watermarks, micro printing, etc.) which help prevent fraud. ezCheckDraft will work with any blank computer check paper with 8-1/2" X 11" size and check with size 8-1/2" X 3-1/2". ezCheckDraft supports check-on-top and three-per-page format.

You can purchase the blank check stock from your local office stores or from our site.

Does it print the MICR encoding on checks?
Yes, ezCheckDraft check writer does print the MICR encoding on checks. You can print MICR bank routing numbers, account numbers, check numbers and bank information on blank check stock using a laser printer.

What are the System Requirements for ezCheckDraft?
ezCheckDraft Windows version works on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP and other 32-bit/64-bit system or MAC machine installed with Virtual Machine or Parallels. You can run ezCheckDraft Mac version on Mac OS system.

How long does it take to get the license key?
Our system will email the code once the transaction completes. Most customers will get it instantly. If you cannot find the message from inbox and JUNK mail folder in 30 minutes, please feel free to contact us from support page. We are glad to resend key code manually.

I purchased ezCheckDraft but I did not get the key code.
Some mail servers will block the key code message sent by machine automatically. If you cannot get your key code in 30 minutes from INBOX and JUNK folder, please feel free contact us at services@halfpricesoft.com or our Support Page. We are glad to resend the key code manually.

What should I do if I lost key code?

What are the System Requirements for ezCheckDraft software?
ezCheckDraft Windows version works on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 and Windows systems, 32-bit/64-bit.

How to enter license key?
You can click "Help" menu then click "Input license" sub menu.

Does the free trial version have any limitations?
The trial version will "Trial" images on checks. You can enter the key to remove it. And all your data will stay there.

How can I buy the ezCheckDraft full version?
Simply go to https://www.halfpricesoft.com/bank-draft/check-draft-software.asp#purchase and purchase. Our system will send the key to your email account automatically after the transaction is done.

When I try to install ezCheckDraft, it tells me I need to download the Microsoft .Net Framework. How do I do this?
ezCheckDraft runs on the Microsoft .Net Framework, version 1.1 or later. To download and install the framework, you visit Windows Update. The .Net Framework version 1.1 is listed as an available update for your computer. Select to install it. After it is installed you will be able to install and run ezCheckDraft.

1. How to enter license key?
You can click ezCheckDraft top menu "Help" then click "Input license" sub menu to copy and paste the entire key code including dashes there.

2. When I start ezCheckDraft, I got an error message which said I do not have enough permissions to run this application
You need to have the enough permissions to run the application and access data. Please follow this guide to view/edit the permissions.

I have nearly 200 clients. Can ezCheckDraft software support it?
Yes, ezCheckDraft can support unlimited payers. There is no extra charge.

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Does ezCheckDraft support logo?
Yes, ezCheckDraft supports the logo and signature images.

How to create a digital signature image?
The easiest way is using the free Windows Paint from Accessories -> Paint. You can set the image size to 150 X 50 in Pixel from Image-Attributes. And then use the pen to draw your signature. Learn more on how to create a signature here.

What kind of file format is acceptable for signature?
The signature image file can accept .bmp, .jpg, .gif, .tiff and .png.

Can I add a text label to check?
Yes, you can add extra line from layout setup page.

Can I customize the payee address on check?
Yes, you can specify the default one from check setup screen.

How can I customize check layout?

How to print a check draft without check number?

Can I use different format check paper, for example: 3-per-page or check-at-bottom?
ezCheckDraft prints both check-on-top and 3-per-page formats.

How do I know if the check is properly aligned?
You can print out "Check Alignment Page" and align you check on the bottom and right line to check if the Routing Number fits inside the correct box. The "Print Check Alignment" button is on "Check Setup Page". The Routing Number includes the leading symbol.

How can I adjust the check printing position? The MICR line is too high.
You can open the check setup screen by clicking the top menu "settings->Check setup". You need to adjust the check print out position by modifying the "Offset left", "Offset right", "Offset up" or "Offset down" value. If you need to print the check lower, you can increase the value of "Offset down" to print the check lower.

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