This analysis assumes an average checkbook consists of 24 checks with 8 deposits slips.

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

$.065 per sheet
$.016 per item

32 items @ $.016 = $.51 per checkbook in paper cost

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

$.031 per sheet of 4 items
$.008 per item

32 items @ $.008 = $.26 per checkbook in MICR toner cost

Overall Checkbook Cost:
Paper Stock $.51
MICR Toner .26
Backerboard .03
End Tape  .01

BCheckbook Cost $.81

High quality black vinyl checkbook covers are optional for 85 cents each.
Check ledgers are also available for 50 cents each.