C&CCC Printer Accreditation

Smithers Pira runs the laser printer accreditation service on behalf of the Cheque and Credit Clearing Company (C&CCC, formerly APACS) .

Laser printers used for infilling cheques for UK banks must attain a minimum level of toner adhesion as specified in the C&CCC 3.1 standard.

The approved list of laser printers used for cheque infilling is issued by C&CCC at regular intervals. The list can be downloaded from the Cheque and Credit Clearing Company website.

For laser printers used to print the MICR line on cheques, Smithers Pira carries out a MICR pre-test.This is specified in the C&CCC 3.3 standard and must be carried out before the printer is entered into the reader/sorter test arranged by C&CCC.

Smithers Pira operates a similar scheme for inkjet printers.

Expert Profile

  • Maggie is Principal Consultant for Print and Document Security and has over 30 years experience in the print industry with a broad knowledge of printing, finishing, foil blocking, inks and coatings. Experienced in problem solving and mediating in resolution of print-related issues. Maggie is also secretary of the Associates of Print and Paper Technologists (APPT).

    Maggie Carnegie
    Maggie Carnegie

    Smithers

    +44(0)1372 802158

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