If you use an electronic check to pay for things, you may want a physical copy of the check. This can be helpful for things like reviewing your bills and taxes. To make sure you have a copy of the check, you can ask a merchant to send you an email with a copy of the check. You can then download the check and print it at home.
To print a check from email, you need to enter your account number and routing number. These should be written in MICR font or magnetic ink. Lastly, you should fill in your name and address. You can also add a bank's logo in the upper right hand corner.
You can email a check, but it's not as convenient as writing a check and sending it by mail. An emailed check will be delivered immediately, but not all businesses accept it. Some of them accept checks through their automated systems or through other means such as credit cards and utilities.
Another method to print a check from email is by faxing it. However, this option is less secure than email because the image of the check is moving through many computers. You should only fax the image of a check if it's coming from a trusted person.