K-SERIES
Magnetic MICR ink
Engineered for Secure Documents
and MICR Check Printing
Nano-engineered MICR ink for crisp, reliable,
and highly secure document printing.
K-SERIES
Magnetic
MICR ink
Engineered for Secure Documents and MICR
Check
Printing
Nano-engineered MICR ink for crisp, reliable, and highly secure document printing.
Water-based MICR ink engineered for clean transfer, controlled penetration and consistent print performance.
A strong, clearly detectable magnetic signal helps MICR
characters remain reliably readable during check processing.
80-250%*
Magnetic Signal Strength.
*Signal Strength depends on scanner/reader, drop size, resolution, substrate, MICR font and other printing conditions.
Precision-engineered magnetic particles support uniform
dispersion, consistent density and dependable MICR output.
50nm
Magnetic Pigment Particle Size.
Built for dependable MICR check printing and compatibility with standard banking and financial document workflows.
OVERVIEW
Built for security. Designed for performance.
MICR STANDARDS
Built for established MICR workflows worldwide.
e-13b
#1 Magneto Optical Character Set
Primary standard for U.S., Canada, South & Central America, some countries in Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa
CMC-7
#2 Magneto Optical Character Set
Widely used in Europe, parts of South America, Africa and Asia
OCR-A
Widely supported character sets for optical character recognition printing
OCR-B
Widely supported character sets for optical character recognition printing
OVERVIEW
Built for security. Designed for performance.
K-Series is a specialized magnetic ink platform for printing MICR information on checks and other financial documents. Its formulation is designed to produce machine-readable magnetic characters while maintaining sharp print quality and repeatable production performance.
Water-Based. Water-based MICR ink engineered for clean transfer, controlled penetration and consistent print performance.
High Magnetic Signal.
A strong, clearly detectable magnetic signal helps MICR
characters remain reliably readable during check processing.
80-250%*
Magnetic Signal Strength.
*Signal Strength depends on scanner/reader, drop size, resolution, subtrate, MICR font and other printing conditions.
Nano-Engineered.
Precision-engineered magnetic particles support uniform
dispersion, consistent density and dependable MICR output.
50nm
Magnetic Pigment Particle Size.
Bank Trusted. Built for dependable MICR check printing and compatibility with standard banking and financial document workflows.
MICR STANDARDS
Built for established MICR workflows worldwide.
e-13b
#1 Magneto Optical Character Set
Primary standard for U.S., Canada, South & Central America, some countries in Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa
CMC-7
#2 Magneto Optical Character Set
Widely used in Europe, parts of South America, Africa and Asia
OCR-A
Widely supported character sets for optical character recognition printing
OCR-b
Widely supported character sets for optical character recognition printing
GLOBAL MICR REFERENCE
Find the MICR Standard for Your Country
Search by country to identify the character standard commonly used for check printing and explore compatible MICR solutions.
| Country | E-13B | CMC-7 | OCR-A | OCR-B |
|---|
MICR FONT STANDARDS AND USE
There are four major check font standards used globally:
• E-13B: 54%
Requires MICR
•CMC-7:28%
Requires MICR
• OCR-A
• OCR-B
OVER 95%
K-SERIES PRODUCT RANGE
One MICR ptatform.
Multiple printing environments.
K-Series inks are optimized for specific printhead technologies and platforms. ensuring excellent printability, adhesion and magnetic signal performance.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Unlike conventional black ink, K-Series is designed for applications where magnetic readability is essential, including bank checks, payment documents, security printing, and archival records. Multiple formulations are available to support desktop, commercial, and industrial inkjet printing systems.
- Banks and financial institutions
- Credit unions
- Commercial check printers
- Government agencies
- Payroll service providers
- Corporate accounting departments
- Security printing companies
- OEM printer manufacturers
- Industrial printing system integrators
Whether you're printing hundreds of checks per month or operating a high-volume production facility, K-Series delivers consistent MICR performance.
- Reliable MICR readability
- Consistent magnetic signal strength
- High optical density
- Water and light resistance
- Long-lasting durability
- Stable high-volume print quality
- Reduced maintenance through stable nanoparticle suspension
- Personal checks
- Business checks
- Payroll checks
- Cashier's checks
- Government payment documents
- Banking forms
- Financial records
- Security documents
- Archival documents
- Banking
- Financial Services
- Government
- Commercial Printing
- Security Printing
- Enterprise Accounting
- Manufacturing
- Payment Processing
- Business Services
- Engineered specifically for secure financial printing
- Stable nano-engineered magnetic particle technology
- Reliable MICR readability across compatible systems
- Available for desktop, commercial, and industrial platforms
- Supported by DNSC's custom formulation expertise
| Standard Black Ink | K-Series MICR Ink |
|---|---|
| Visual printing only | Visual + magnetic printing |
| Not readable by MICR equipment | Designed for automated banking systems |
| General office printing | Secure financial document printing |
| Standard pigments | Nano-engineered magnetic pigments |
| No magnetic signal | Consistent magnetic readability |
- E-13B
- CMC-7
- HP
- Canon
- Epson
- Brother
- Kodak
- Ricoh
- Xerox
- Fujifilm
- Screen
- Funai
- HP TIJ
- Canon
- Epson
- Ricoh
- Kyocera
- Fujifilm Dimatix
- Kodak
- Xaar
- Brother
- Screen
- High magnetic signal performance
- Deep black optical density
- Nano-engineered magnetic pigments
- Excellent water resistance
- Excellent lightfastness
- Smudge-resistant prints
- Long shelf life
- Stable suspension
- Water-based formulation
- Desktop to industrial compatibility
- Compatible with porous and selected non-porous substrates
- Printer manufacturer
- Printhead technology
- Printing speed
- Production volume
- Media/substrate
- Required magnetic signal
- Regional banking requirements
- Ink chemistry
- Color
- Magnetic signal strength
- Viscosity
- Surface tension
- Particle technology
- Drying characteristics
- Shelf life
- Storage conditions
- Water resistance
- Lightfastness
- Compatible substrates
- Available package sizes
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Product Brochure
- Printer Compatibility Information
- Printer model
- Printhead type
- Intended application
- Media/substrate
- Estimated production volume
- Application
- Printer/press model
- Printhead technology
- Estimated annual usage
- Production volume
- Geographic location
