Hi, Patricia, I used to use those raised line checks too but they're very expensive. At least the checks I have with my credit union are free.
Rosemarie ----- Original Message ----- From: Patricia To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 3:57 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] A way to write checks I used to use those kind, but some many stores mistook them for a business size check which made it always call the manager over to process it. They aren't cheap either, I paid $35 and the good old standard issued checks from my credit union are free. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lennie" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 5:50 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] A way to write checks > Hi, > > I also use Bank of America for my checking account. I use a format with MS > Word to layout my checks and print it on my HP laser printer. > > The best thing is that the bank provided me with a business size checks > that was specifically designed for the blind. It has raised lines which > for me I can tell which way to put the check into the printer. > > So, if you have an account with Bank of America, try to find out if you > can order these checks. Perhaps, other banks offer the same checks? It all > depends what check printer they use. > > The only downside with these check is that the check printer don't always > print the checks exactly the same way each time and I am having to have my > wife measure the checks so that I can make the changes in MS Word. > > Thought that you might like to know this. > > Lennie > > At 09:46 PM 2/24/2010, you wrote: >>The easiest way I have found to write checks is to use my bank's online >>bill pay service. I set up bill pay with the company or person I need to >>pay, and the bank will either make an electronic transfer or send a check >>through the regular mail. I use Bank of America and the bill pay service >>is free. >>fyi >>Deanne >>----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan" <[email protected]> >>To: <[email protected]> >>Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 11:24 AM >>Subject: [Blind-Computing] A way to write checks >> >> >>>Dear Tom, >>>That is just about what I do! >>> >>>Except I use a Word doc file! >>> >>>The only thing is I have to use that removable Scotch Tape, it is number >>>811, which sticks about like a post it note, it sticks but is easily >>>removed, to attach my check to the top left hand corner of a letter size >>>sheet of paper to run it through my printer! >>> >>>The checks are just too too small to run through my HP 950c printer! >>> >>>I usually print all my monthly checks at one setting, so I just use one >>>sheet of paper! >>> >>>But I have been doing it like that for many years! >>> >>>With Best Regards, >>>Alan >>>Miami, Florida >>> >>>----- Original Message ----- From: "First CRC Tom Vos" >>><[email protected]> >>>To: <[email protected]> >>>Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 2:04 PM >>>Subject: [Blind-Computing] A way to write checks >>> >>> >>>>Awhile back I wrote in about my difficulty getting the Check Writer >>>>program to work. >>>>I didn't hear any suggestions, so this is what I did. >>>>With a bunch of trial and error, I made an Excell file that will print >>>>the information to the correct places on a check. >>>>Just thought I'd pass along the idea, if someone else is looking for an >>>>economical way of getting this done. >>>>Blessings, >>>>Tom >>>>____________________________________________________________ >>>>Love Spell >>>>Click here to light up your life with a love spell! >>>>http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=tOhjY22uPYqrO_XvcQEzqAAAJ1DGteSwi0AFMysEbnonAV03AAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARwAAAAA= >>>> >>>>For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>>http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>> >>> >>>For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> >> >>For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2709 - Release Date: 02/25/10 07:34:00 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
