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OnlineCheckWriter

Complete payment processing suite - checks, ACH, wire transfers, virtual cards, and document mailing

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Overview

The node integrates with an online check writing and payment processing service, focusing here on the Check resource with the Print operation. It allows users to print one or multiple checks by specifying their IDs and printing preferences. This is useful in scenarios where businesses need to automate physical check printing directly from their workflow automation, such as batch printing payroll checks or vendor payments.

Practical examples:

  • Printing a single check on pre-printed check stock.
  • Bulk printing multiple checks on white paper with duplex and color options.
  • Adjusting print quality for different printer capabilities or cost considerations.

Properties

Name Meaning
Check IDs Single check ID or comma-separated list of check IDs to print (e.g., chk_123,chk_456).
Paper Type Type of paper used for printing:
- Blank Check Stock (for pre-printed check paper)
- White Paper (for regular white paper, prints entire check)
Print Options Collection of optional print settings:
- Duplex Printing: print on both sides of the paper (true/false)
- Color Printing: print in color (true/false)
- Print Quality: Draft, Standard, or High

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the print operation(s). Each item corresponds to a check print request and typically includes status information about the print job. If multiple check IDs are provided, the output will be an array with results for each.

If any errors occur during execution, the output for that item will contain an error message describing the issue.

No binary data output is indicated for this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for the online check writing service.
  • The node depends on the external online check writing API to perform print operations.
  • Proper printer setup and network connectivity to the printing service or endpoint are assumed but not handled by the node itself.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Check IDs: Errors may occur if the provided check IDs do not exist or are malformed. Verify the IDs before running.
  • API Authentication Failures: Ensure the API key credential is correctly configured and has necessary permissions.
  • Print Configuration Issues: Unsupported combinations of print options (e.g., duplex on printers that don't support it) might cause failures.
  • Bulk Printing Limits: Large numbers of check IDs might exceed API limits or timeouts; consider batching requests.
  • Error Messages: The node returns error messages in the output JSON under an error field when failures happen. Review these messages to identify issues.

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