Check Printer v2.0        Copyright 1991         Thomas A. Nezwek


     This program prints checks and envelopes with very little effort.
In addition a check history database is updated with each check
printed.  This allows the user to display or print a history of all the
checks previously written.  The checks that this program presently
supports are the standard personal checks.  Simply detach a check from
your checkbook and insert it into your printer.  Line it up on the 0 mark
of your printer.  In my future update, I plan to incorporate a setup
section that allows the user to select different sized checks such as
standard tractor paper checks.

     Writing a check requires only two data inputs.  In order to ensure
this program's usefulness, I wanted to make sure that using this program
would become easier than writing a check manually.  The only data needed
is the receiver of the check and its amount.  No other data is needed,
and the requestor for the memo information is optional.  This memo
section allows the user to label the check's intended purpose.  After
the requested data is entered, a simulated check is displayed to the
screen so that the user can verify it.  If the check entry is invalid,
then the user is prompted to re-enter the check.  Otherwise the user is
returned to the main menu where he/she may select the print check option
which prints the check and automatically updates the check history
database.  Please note that if a check's amount in words requires more
spaces to print than the check has room to print, than that section is
left blank.  This should only happen when attempting to print ridiculously
large checks like $19,999.99.  I hope to address this with scale-able fonts
in my next version.

     Creating an envelope is very simple.  Merely enter the requested
information.  Once the information is entered, a simulated envelope is
displayed so that the user can verify the entry.  If the entry is invalid
then the user is prompted to re-enter the envelope.  Otherwise the user is
returned to the main menu where he/she may select the print envelope
option which prints the envelope.  After the first envelope is printed,
the sender's address is memorized to simplify future entries.  The sender
address can, of course, be changed at any time in the event the user moves
or someone else wishes to use the program.  The data base comes with my
address as the default, but this is changed with the first entry you make.

     IMPORTANT!  your check must be lined up so that the left margin
is exactly even with the 0 mark on the ruler of any printer.  Envelopes
should be inserted so that the right side is flush to the right side of
the printer.  Also, The date in your computer's clock must be correct
in order to ensure that the proper date is printed on the check.


        Recap of features:
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         1.  Quick & Simplified check & envelope printing.
         2.  A check database is updated with each check printed
             to allow the user to preview previously written checks.
         2.  Calculates date and dollar amount for checks automatically.
         3.  Comma's within the dollar amount are optional.
         4.  After the first envelope created, the sender's address is
             memorized for simplified future entry. (can be changed)
         5.  Enhanced Database support is planed in the next version.
         6.  Support for various sized checks is also planned in the
             future version.

     If your check does not print out correctly (your check is of
non-standard size) then send me your registration of $10 on one of your
checks and I will re-write the program to accommodate your particular
check and send it to you ASAP.  I am committed to support users with a
quality PC shareware business applications so PLEASE fulfill your
RESPONSIBILITY by SENDING IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEE.  This fee will
support the progress of my other business applications as well as great
enhancements to this program.  I have tested this program extensively.
Consequently, there are no known bugs.  If bugs are found and reported,
then I will be happy to release updated versions to correct such bugs.
I assume no responsibility for any checks that are printed improperly.
I believe this program to completely stable, but there always exists a
chance that a bug exists which could cause improper checks to be printed.
In short, always inspect a check printed before issuing it as payment.

              -Thanks and God Bless
                -Tom Nezwek