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3.4. Check Setup

To arrive at the Check Setup screen, from the main Screen, click Setup then Checks

This will display the Setup Options screen for your Check Setups. Here you will find the different settings and options. We have listed the different fields and options you have to choose from along with a description of the different settings. Below you will find the Setup screens for a normal wallet check & the Setup for a voucher style check.

And the 3 checks per page setup

There is a grid that displays the different Checks that are defined in this program. You can click on one that is displayed and the record will be selected for changes etc.

Be sure, once you have selected your check style here, that you select this Check Type in the Account Setup. Click Setup then Accounts.

Then use the drop down box to select Check Type for the Account selected.

Then click Close to save your selection.

Check Name:
This field allows you to enter a Check Name that is used to define your Check Layout to be printed.  If you only have one Check layout, then I would suggest leaving it defined as Default.  Otherwise, you can create a different one if needed.

Voucher Style Check: - This check box selection is used to define if this is a Voucher Style check or not.  If this is checked, then it means you are defining a Voucher Style Check.  Which is a full sheet check with two voucher areas on it.

Voucher Positions: This selection field will only be displayed if a Voucher Style check is selected.  This will tell the program where the Vouchers are positioned on the sheet.  You have 3 choices.  13, 23, and 33.  13 means the check is the first to print followed by the two vouchers on the sheet.  23 means the check is in the middle of second position, and there is a voucher on top and bottom of the sheet.  33 means the check is the last to print on the sheet proceeded by two vouchers above the check.  Choose which one fits your check sheets.

Check Form Size:
These fields allows you to enter the actual size of your checks.  This is stored in inches and you must include the Height and Width of the actual check being printed.

Printed field layout on check: (Standard or Business Size Checks)

Date - Left and Top:
These fields define where on the check to print the Date.  These are stored in inches relevant to the placement on the check as defined in the actual check size.  If you are using the Alternate Date format and using the Print Separate Year selection, you will also see the placement of the Year field.  These fields are measured from the respective Left side of the check and Top of the check.  This basically tells you where the field prints from the left and top of the check measured in inches.

Name - Left and Top:
These fields define where on the check to print the Payee Name.  This is stored in inches relevant to the placement on the check as defined in the actual check size.  These fields are measured from the respective Left side of the check and Top of the check.  This basically tells you where the field prints from the left and top of the check measured in inches.

Address - Left and Top: Only displayed if Voucher style check is selected.
These fields define where on the check to print the Address fields.  This is stored in inches relevant to the placement on the check as defined in the actual check size.  These fields are measured from the respective Left side of the check and Top of the check.  This basically tells you where the field prints from the left and top of the check measured in inches.

Print Both Payee and Name/Addr: Only displayed if Voucher style check is selected.
These fields define if the program is to print both the Payee and Name Addresses. If this is selected, then the program will print the Payee field along with the separate Name and Address field for mailing.  If this is not selected, then it will print only the Name and Address of the check recipient and will not print the separate Payee field.  Here is what it looks like on a printed check if this is selected. 

Amount - Left and Top:
These fields define where on the check to print the Check Amount.  This is stored in inches relevant to the placement on the check as defined in the actual check size.  These fields are measured from the respective Left side of the check and Top of the check.  This basically tells you where the field prints from the left and top of the check measured in inches.

Word Amount - Left and Top:
These fields define where on the check to print the Amount Wording.  This is stored in inches relevant to the placement on the check as defined in the actual check size.  These fields are measured from the respective Left side of the check and Top of the check.  This basically tells you where the field prints from the left and top of the check measured in inches.

Memo - Left and Top:
These fields define where on the check to print the Memo.  This is stored in inches relevant to the placement on the check as defined in the actual check size.  These fields are measured from the respective Left side of the check and Top of the check.  This basically tells you where the field prints from the left and top of the check measured in inches.

Signature - Left and Top:
These fields define where on the check to print the Signature graphic.  This is stored in inches relevant to the placement on the check as defined in the actual check size.  These fields are measured from the respective Left side of the check and Top of the check.  This basically tells you where the field prints from the left and top of the check measured in inches.  This is only displayed if you are using a Signature Graphic to be printed as selected in the Account setup screen. 

Ref # - Left and Top: Only displayed if Voucher style check is selected.
These fields define where on the check to print the Reference Number fields.  This is stored in inches relevant to the placement on the check as defined in the actual check size.  These fields are measured from the respective Left side of the Voucher and Top of the Voucher.  This is the stub part of the check.  This basically tells you where the field prints from the left and top of the check measured in inches.  And this is only measured from the crease of the stub and does not include the length from the top of the form, only the stub or voucher crease. 

Description- Left and Top: Only displayed if Voucher style check is selected.
These fields define where on the check to print the Description fields.  This is stored in inches relevant to the placement on the check as defined in the actual check size.  These fields are measured from the respective Left side of the Voucher and Top of the Voucher.  This is the stub part of the check.  This basically tells you where the field prints from the left and top of the check measured in inches.  And this is only measured from the crease of the stub and does not include the length from the top of the form, only the stub or voucher crease.

Inv. Date - Left and Top: Only displayed if Voucher style check is selected.
These fields define where on the check to print the Invoice Date fields.  This is stored in inches relevant to the placement on the check as defined in the actual check size.  These fields are measured from the respective Left side of the Voucher and Top of the Voucher.  This is the stub part of the check.  This basically tells you where the field prints from the left and top of the check measured in inches.  And this is only measured from the crease of the stub and does not include the length from the top of the form, only the stub or voucher crease.

Inv. Amt - Left and Top: Only displayed if Voucher style check is selected.
These fields define where on the check to print the Invoice Amount fields.  This is stored in inches relevant to the placement on the check as defined in the actual check size.  These fields are measured from the respective Left side of the Voucher and Top of the Voucher.  This is the stub part of the check.  This basically tells you where the field prints from the left and top of the check measured in inches.  And this is only measured from the crease of the stub and does not include the length from the top of the form, only the stub or voucher crease.

Discount - Left and Top: Only displayed if Voucher style check is selected.
These fields define where on the check to print the Discount fields.  This is stored in inches relevant to the placement on the check as defined in the actual check size.  These fields are measured from the respective Left side of the Voucher and Top of the Voucher.  This is the stub part of the check.  This basically tells you where the field prints from the left and top of the check measured in inches.  And this is only measured from the crease of the stub and does not include the length from the top of the form, only the stub or voucher crease.

Amt Paid - Left and Top: Only displayed if Voucher style check is selected.
These fields define where on the check to print the Amount Paid fields. This is stored in inches relevant to the placement on the check as defined in the actual check size. These fields are measured from the respective Left side of the Voucher and Top of the Voucher. This is the stub part of the check.  This basically tells you where the field prints from the left and top of the check measured in inches. And this is only measured from the crease of the stub and does not include the length from the top of the form, only the stub or voucher crease.

Buttons:
Test Print:
This button when pressed will print a Test Check. It is used to help in the alignment of the fields to be printed on the actual checks. You can either print to an actual check, or just plain paper to help align the fields.

Menu Options:
The menu that is displayed on this screen allows you to select different options to process.  Below is a list of all the options available along with their meanings/functions.

File:

Close - Close this screen - Returns back to Main screen.

Edit:

New - This option will create a new Account in the system.
Delete - This option will Delete the selected Account from the system.

Fonts:

This menu option will allow you to modify the Font settings for the following fields to be printed:

Date
Name
Amount
Word Amount
Memo

Help:

Help - This will display the programs Help file.
About - This option will display the About screen.  This screen will display the version number of the program.