Check Printing: what Claude and GPT would buy
Two AI models chose on their own, with no web access. Nobody tested these products: this is what each one says, and how to check it.
They disagree: Claude chooses VersaCheck and GPT chooses Checkeeper
In Software, Claude and GPT choose the same brand in 34 of 64 categories.
Claude Opus 5.5 · October 29, 2026
VersaCheck X1 (line)
VersaCheck prints complete checks, including the MICR line, on blank security stock and is the longest-established dedicated check-printing software.
Not for: Businesses already running QuickBooks or another accounting package, which can print onto preprinted checks without extra software.
GPT 6.1 Sol · November 10, 2026
Checkeeper (brand)
Browser-based check printing with customizable layouts, plain-paper support, and an optional check-mailing service.
Not for: Businesses needing a complete accounting suite or fully offline software.
Which one fits you
simple, low-learning-curve check writer
Halfpricesoft ezCheckPrinting (line)
ezCheckPrinting prints checks on blank stock with a straightforward interface for small offices.
Not for: Users who need full bookkeeping or bank reconciliation in the same tool.
Check before you buy
Where to find VersaCheck X1
- VersaCheck Store
- Office Depot
Also seen on Amazon.
Shops seen in search results on November 11, 2026. A shop missing here may sell it too. Nothing was checked by a person.
Brands that matter
- VersaCheck: Dedicated check-design and MICR printing suite.
- Halfpricesoft: ezCheckPrinting, a simple blank-stock check writer.
- Intuit QuickBooks: Prints checks natively onto compatible check stock.
What to avoid
- Printing the MICR line with a standard toner cartridge.
- Printing checks on plain copy paper.
Questions
Do I need special ink to print my own checks?
For the MICR line, yes. Use magnetic toner or ink so bank equipment can read the routing and account numbers reliably.