IRD Print Requirements & Input/Output Compatibility
System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 32-Bit
CPU: Pentium 4, 2GHZ
RAM: 512MB
Input/Output Compatibility
INPUT FILE FORMATS: X9.37/X9.100-187 ICL Files
OUTPUT FILE FORMATS: ANSI X9.100-140:2008 Forward and Return IRDs for printing
IRD Printer Requirements
Off the shelf
Most duplex laser printers from Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, and Ricoh/Hitachi, Xerox and IBM that meet the requirements below:Duplex – be able to print front and back information on the same paper
Laser – uses laser technology for fusing the toner to the paper
MICR Toner - Have available MICR (Magnetic) toner cartridges – Required to produce negotiable IRDs with magnetic information that automated check sorting machines can read
HP PCL5e compatible – Ensures proper formatting of printed IRDs so that they conform to the ANSI X9.100-140:2008 standard
Specialty
IRD printers from companies like the TROY Group