Choice Technologies, Inc. Laser Printer - Problems with Alignment of Checks, Invoices, Statements, Labels, W2’S, and 1099’S.

 

If the alignment of these forms is off within People’s Choice® when using a laser printer try the following.

  • To change or view the margin settings currently established in the system for printing invoices, checks, statements, W2’s, 1099’s and labels, choose Utilities from the Main Menu of either module and follow these simple instructions:

STEP 1 The Utility Menu will have a selection titled "System Access", position your highlight bar on that option and press <Enter>. The Utility Menu will have a selection titled "System Access", position your highlight bar on that option and press <Enter>.

STEP 2 Upon entering System Access you will be prompted to enter in a "Password". The password required to move forward is FOX. Type this word in the space provided and then press <Enter>. Upon entering System Access you will be prompted to enter in a "Password". The password required to move forward is FOX. Type this word in the space provided and then press <Enter>.

STEP 3 This will clear your screen and move your cursor to the bottom left corner in a highlighted line. This will clear your screen and move your cursor to the bottom left corner in a highlighted line.

STEP 4 There will be an instructive command above your cursor that reads "Enter a Fox Pro Command or press <Enter> to Exit System Access". While your cursor is still positioned in the highlighted bar type the following command DO PRINTER then press <Enter>. There will be an instructive command above your cursor that reads "Enter a Fox Pro Command or press <Enter> to Exit System Access". While your cursor is still positioned in the highlighted bar type the following command DO PRINTER then press <Enter>.

STEP 5 An informational screen will appear entitled PRINTER DRIVER SETUP. The top portion of the screen describes the data fields available for change and the entry options to use. An informational screen will appear entitled PRINTER DRIVER SETUP. The top portion of the screen describes the data fields available for change and the entry options to use.

STEP 6 The cursor will be positioned in the entry box titled "Print Function". Type in the form name you want to change. (i.e. invoices, checks, statements, W2s, 1099s or labels) Then press <Enter>. The cursor will be positioned in the entry box titled "Print Function". Type in the form name you want to change. (i.e. invoices, checks, statements, W2s, 1099s or labels) Then press <Enter>.

STEP 7 (This step is not applicable for People's Choice Classic) The cursor will then move to the field entry of Port. You have the option of entering in a specific printer port or you can leave this field blank and all printers will comply to your new settings. The cursor will then move to the field entry of Port. You have the option of entering in a specific printer port or you can leave this field blank and all printers will comply to your new settings.

STEP 8 The default entry for Top Margin is set to -1, which is the automatic program adjustment. By entering a number value from -3 through 3, the top margin will either increase or decrease on the form. The default entry for Top Margin is set to -1, which is the automatic program adjustment. By entering a number value from -3 through 3, the top margin will either increase or decrease on the form.

STEP 9 The Control Codes field should only contain FoxPro language character expressions if applicable. Leave this blank if none are known. The Control Codes field should only contain FoxPro language character expressions if applicable. Leave this blank if none are known.

STEP 10 Press the F10 Key to save the changes and exit. Press the F10 Key to save the changes and exit.

STEP 11 Retry the printing. Repeat these steps to adjust more and test again if necessary. Retry the printing. Repeat these steps to adjust more and test again if necessary.

  • If the print is too far Right or Left, simply verify the character font and pitch on the printer. The best suited for People’s Choice® is 8 characters per inch.
  • If the print seems to creep up or scroll down the page, verify the settings on the printer are 6 lines per inch or 60 lines per page. Consult the printer manual for the instructions on how to modify if necessary.

Point to Remember - If you have a margin set for one of the above print functions, (checks, invoices, etc.) make sure to ADD a record to the file. Do this by holding your Alt key down and pressing the A key. This will give you a blank record to designate another Print Function.

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