What printer technology should be used to print payroll checks on paper forms that have a carbon backing?

For payroll checks printed on carbon-backed forms, the correct technology is a dot-matrix (impact) printer. Unlike laser or inkjet printers, a dot-matrix device strikes the ribbon with force, allowing the print impression to pass through all layers of the carbon form. This makes it the most reliable and industry-standard choice for multi-copy checks.

Brands like Ricoh (impact printer line) are commonly used in payroll environments where multi-part forms are still required.