Source Technologies ST9830 Duplex MICR Check Printer – 9830SNS
The Source Technologies ST9830 Duplex MICR Printer is a high-performance monochrome laser printer designed for secure check printing, financial documents, and demanding workgroup environments.
Built specifically for MICR applications, the ST9830 combines fast print speeds, high-resolution output, advanced security features, and dependable paper handling to help organizations produce checks and other sensitive financial documents efficiently and securely.
With print speeds of up to 55 pages per minute, automatic duplex capability, and a first-page-out time as fast as 4.5 seconds, the ST9830 is well suited for organizations that need reliable, high-volume MICR printing.
Product Information
- Manufacturer: Source Technologies
- Model: ST9830
- SKU: 9830SNS
- Product Type: Secure MICR Monochrome Laser Printer
- Duplex Printing: Included on this configuration
- Maximum Print Speed: Up to 55 pages per minute
- First Page Out: As fast as 4.5 seconds
- Maximum Resolution: Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi
- Recommended Monthly Volume: 3,000–50,000 pages
- Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 250,000 pages
- Standard Paper Input: 650 sheets
- Maximum Paper Input: Up to 4,400 sheets with optional trays
- Standard Output Capacity: 550 sheets
- Display: 2.4-inch color LCD
- Processor: 1 GHz Dual Core
- Standard Memory: 512 MB
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet
Secure MICR Check Printing
The ST9830 is engineered specifically for secure MICR applications and includes features designed to help organizations produce bank-readable checks while protecting sensitive financial information.
MICR quality and security features include:
- MICR toner detection
- Automatic toner-density control
- Low MICR toner warning
- Automatic stop when MICR toner conditions require attention
- Regulated fuser temperature
- Optimized transfer voltage
- E-13B MICR font
- CMC7 MICR font
- Microprint font
- Secure numeric fonts
- Password protection
- Encryption and decryption capabilities
- Front-panel security controls
- Optional physical locking paper drawers
Automatic Duplex Printing
This ST9830 configuration includes duplex capability, allowing the printer to automatically print on both sides of supported media.
Duplex printing can reduce paper consumption and is especially useful for producing financial documents, reports, remittance documents, and other multi-page business forms.
High-Volume Performance
With speeds up to 55 ppm and a recommended monthly print volume of up to 50,000 pages, the ST9830 is designed for larger workgroups and organizations with regular MICR printing requirements.
The printer’s standard 650-sheet input capacity can be expanded with optional trays for greater paper-handling flexibility.
MICR Toner Options
Source Technologies offers MICR toner cartridges for the ST9830 in multiple capacities:
- Starter MICR cartridge: approximately 8,000 pages
- Replacement MICR cartridge: approximately 8,000 pages
- High-yield MICR cartridge: approximately 20,000 pages
Page yields are based on applicable ISO testing standards and actual yield may vary depending on page coverage and usage.
Paper Handling
The ST9830 supports a variety of business media, including:
- Plain paper
- Bond paper
- Check stock
- Card stock
- Labels
- Integrated forms
- Envelopes
Optional 250-sheet, 550-sheet, and high-capacity paper sources are available for installations requiring greater input capacity or dedicated secure media trays.
Printer Languages
The ST9830 supports:
- PCL 5e
- PCL 6
- PostScript 3
- Microsoft XPS
- PPDS
- PDF 1.7
- Direct Image
Built for Secure Financial Printing
The ST9830 is particularly well suited for:
- Accounts payable departments
- Banks and credit unions
- Insurance organizations
- Healthcare organizations
- Government agencies
- Payroll departments
- Corporate accounting departments
- Organizations printing checks on demand
Using blank secure check stock can reduce the need to maintain inventories of preprinted checks while allowing variable check information to be produced during the same printing process.
Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions: Approximately 17.5″ H × 16.85″ W × 20.1″ D
- Weight: Approximately 56 lbs.
Warranty
Source Technologies specifies a 1-year return-to-depot warranty for the ST9830. Additional service and support options may be available.
Product Information Disclaimer: Specifications and product information are approximate and subject to change due to ongoing manufacturer improvements. Information shown is based on the most current manufacturer data available at the time of publication.




