This analysis assumes an average business check order consists of 300 checks with 100 deposit slips.

Business Check Paper Stock Cost:
$65.00 per thousand sheets
3 checks or deposit slips (items) per sheet

$.065 per sheet
$.022 per item

400 items @ $.022 = $8.80 per order in paper cost

MICR Toner Cost: Using a LaserJet 4si for comparison
One cartridge @ $220.00 yields 7,000 sheets

$.031 per sheet of 3 items
$.010 per item

400 items @ $.010 = $4.00 per order in MICR toner cost

Overall Business Check Order Cost:
Paper Stock $8.80
MICR Toner $4.00

Business Check Order Cost $12.80

Business Check Binders are available for $8.00.