SKU:

HEWC4092A-MCR

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

C4092A

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

2,500 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this C4092A different from the regular 92A cartridge?

This is the MICR version of the C4092A / 92A cartridge. Instead of standard toner, it is filled with magnetic ink character recognition toner — the magnetic powder banks' scanners read when they process printed checks. The cartridge body, fit and 2,500-page yield are the same as the standard 92A; only the toner formulation is different. Price is $33.71 for one cartridge.

Which printers can I print checks with using this MICR cartridge?

Any printer that takes the C4092A: the LaserJet 1100 family (1100, 1100a, 1100ase, 1100axi, 1100se, 1100xi) and the LaserJet 3200 and 3200m. Small businesses often dedicate one of these compact printers purely to check runs, swapping between a MICR and a standard cartridge as needed.

Will my bank accept checks printed with this cartridge?

We cannot guarantee acceptance by any specific bank — acceptance depends on your bank's scanners, your check stock, and correct MICR font placement on the check face, not on the cartridge alone. What this cartridge provides is genuine MICR toner with the magnetic properties check readers require. Print a small test batch and run it through your bank or a deposit test before printing a full check run.

Do I need special software or fonts to print the check line?

Yes — the cartridge supplies the magnetic toner, but your accounting software must print the routing and account line in a MICR font (E-13B or CMC-7) positioned to banking standards. Most check-printing packages handle this automatically. The toner and the font work together; neither one alone produces a readable check line.

Can I use this MICR cartridge for ordinary documents too?

You can, and the output looks like normal black text, but it is not economical: MICR toner is a specialty fill, so most offices keep this cartridge for check stock only and use a standard C4092A for everyday correspondence. Swapping takes seconds on these printers — just keep each cartridge in its box between runs to protect the drum from light.

What coverage do I get if a cartridge underperforms?

This cartridge carries a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, the same coverage as every Clever Supplies cartridge. Stock ships from our IL, PA, GA and CA warehouses, support hours are Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST, and the full policy sits on our shipping & returns page.

About This C4092A MICR Toner Cartridge

Payroll and accounts-payable checks printed in-house need one thing a standard cartridge cannot give: a magnetic signal in the account line that survives bank sorting equipment. This MICR fill of the 92A delivers that signal from an ordinary LaserJet 1100 or 3200, which turns a spare desktop printer into a dedicated check printer without new hardware.

Plan the workflow around verification, not volume: load check stock, print a short test run, confirm the bank reads it cleanly, and only then print the full batch. Stored sealed in a cool drawer, a spare MICR cartridge keeps for the next run — and you will find this and the standard version side by side in our HP toner cartridges range.