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is there a way to print a check register book?
"Carrie" wrote:
Off topic a bit, but on this same idea, I use Staples (from online) quite a bit, if you buy over $50 you get free shipping (I get blank dvds, cds and printer paper, cardstock, etc) and I order it before noon one day and it's at my house (via UPS) before noon the next. This always amazes me. I bought my copy of Pub 2007 from Staples online at about 5pm. Got it the next day, |
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is there a way to print a check register book?
Overnight is fine but I'd rather wait a few days (generally a week) and save
$21 by buying it from Amazon.com. If I needed it ASAP, then (1) I'm a fool for waiting until the last minute and (2) I live within 5 miles of Circuit City, Office Max, Target, and Wal-Mart, and Staples is only about 6 miles from here. Now please bear in mind that my first point applies to myself - not someone else, okay? -- JoAnn Paules Microsoft MVP - Publisher How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 "Uncle Grumpy" wrote in message ... "Carrie" wrote: Off topic a bit, but on this same idea, I use Staples (from online) quite a bit, if you buy over $50 you get free shipping (I get blank dvds, cds and printer paper, cardstock, etc) and I order it before noon one day and it's at my house (via UPS) before noon the next. This always amazes me. I bought my copy of Pub 2007 from Staples online at about 5pm. Got it the next day, |
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is there a way to print a check register book?
I started this one other time, setting it up in Excel someone told me the
formula to put in for the calculations. But, as it moved down the sheet I didn't know how to do it, or the formula stopped working- something messed it up and I gave up. I like having the check register, maybe also, in my checkbook so I can remember to write things down and keep track of where I am at any given time. If I wait till I go on the computer I'll probably forget. "Rob Giordano (Crash)" wrote in message ... personally...I'd do this in Excel, then you could do calculations as well. or..dump the paper and get Quick Books :-) |
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is there a way to print a check register book?
I use to print my checks, but I used the checks supplied by the bank. I don't
know about your bank, but if you have other accounts with the bank, checking is free. Call your bank and ask them if they need the magnetic numbers. I believe it has to do with the routing. -- Mary Sauer MSFT MVP http://office.microsoft.com/ http://msauer.mvps.org/ news://msnews.microsoft.com "Carrie" wrote in message ... Mary do you print your own checks or know people who do? I asked about this once (somewhere) and there's software one can get to set it up (or use your template) What I found out: At one time banks required special magnetic ink for the coding on the checks, but now have optical readers I liked the idea of printing my own checks, even though they are pretty inexpensive and easy to get from online. But- someone said the ink most home injet printers use isn't too good, and if drops of water hit it (the check) the ink would run. I never tried this to test it. As I just said I like doing as much as I can myself. Not just to save money, or because it's easier (I live in a rural area and don't have a car) but I just would rather do it. Probably there are lots of things I could do myself, if I thought about it more. I make my own address labels now (and for family and friends) but that's simple with Publisher. ~ Carrie "Mary Sauer" wrote in message ... Carrie, I have a check template on my web site in a .wmf format. It is something you could build upon. Right-click, save as... http://msauer.mvps.org/graphics.htm -- Mary Sauer MSFT MVP http://office.microsoft.com/ http://msauer.mvps.org/ news://msnews.microsoft.com "Carrie" wrote in message ... A template or something? I have Publisher 2000 (also Word 2000) I found in a search (online) a page with tutorials about money management that offered a printable check register but it turned out to be a full-size page (also a pdf version). I've tried to set the pages smaller, thinking if I printed 4-6 smaller versions of it one page I could cut them apart and put them together, but they only print one (small) to a page. This might not seem like a big deal, but I don't have a car and getting something like this from my bank is a major project (I ask people and they forget. I could probably call the bank and ask them to mail me one) One comes with a box of checks when I order them but at some point is filled up. I got the idea of printing it myself. Like several pages, with checkbook size "pages" printed several times on it- that could be cut apart and folder (maybe with a staple) to form a check register book. If I had a blank page from one, I could scan it, and possibly figure out how to set it up on a page (my printer has two sided duplex printing) so each page could be cut and folded to make several pages of the register book. I know, I can cut plain paper to size and fold it to make one, but I enjoy a challenge- learning experience, and thought if I could find a set up for this (with the lines, squares, spaces for check number, amounts, etc) I'd like to know. Thanks, Carrie |
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is there a way to print a check register book?
Our local water utility company will not accept electronic payments, but our
bank spends their own $.39 to mail a check to them. Wal-Mart has quit accepting checks, they only use a check for the account and routing numbers. I still have to write checks for all the children's various gifts. -- Mary Sauer MSFT MVP http://office.microsoft.com/ http://msauer.mvps.org/ news://msnews.microsoft.com "Uncle Grumpy" wrote in message ... "Mary Sauer" wrote: I'd recommend online banking to anyone. If my condo association would convert to EFT capability, I'd never have to write a check again. |
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is there a way to print a check register book?
"Uncle Grumpy" wrote in message ... "Carrie" wrote: Off topic a bit, but on this same idea, I use Staples (from online) quite a bit, if you buy over $50 you get free shipping (I get blank dvds, cds and printer paper, cardstock, etc) and I order it before noon one day and it's at my house (via UPS) before noon the next. This always amazes me. I bought my copy of Pub 2007 from Staples online at about 5pm. Got it the next day, I think it's good to appreciate a company that gives good service and seems to appreciate us (customers) But, your buying and receiving story beats mine (LOL) I thought 24 hours was good. |
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is there a way to print a check register book?
"JoAnn Paules" wrote in message ... Overnight is fine but I'd rather wait a few days (generally a week) and save $21 by buying it from Amazon.com. If I needed it ASAP, then (1) I'm a fool for waiting until the last minute and (2) I live within 5 miles of Circuit City, Office Max, Target, and Wal-Mart, and Staples is only about 6 miles from here. Now please bear in mind that my first point applies to myself - not someone else, okay? This isn't overnight delivery. It's regular UPS. And Staples gives free shipping (as in NO COST) if the order is over $50. If I was paying $20-30 or so for overnight I'd find someone to go there (about 20 miles away) and get it for me. But, their store is so huge, even with a list, it's easier to look online, and decide and order it that way. I live 20 miles from Staples (and Walmart but ours is closing and changing to a Sam's Club, so they don't seem to have as much now. I bought a new dvd burner from them a few months ago and they only had ONE (not just one brand, one in a box) in the whole store) and I don't have a car. So, for me to get a ride there or ask someone if they're going there anyway, or will go for me (and offer them money for gas) isn't the easy solution. I just try and plan it so I get what I want/need or will during the month all at once and get the free shipping. I do have to pay 6% VT sales tax, even though it comes from NH (which has no sales tax) because it's being delivered in VT. But, it would probably cost more than that for gas. -- JoAnn Paules Microsoft MVP - Publisher How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 "Uncle Grumpy" wrote in message ... "Carrie" wrote: Off topic a bit, but on this same idea, I use Staples (from online) quite a bit, if you buy over $50 you get free shipping (I get blank dvds, cds and printer paper, cardstock, etc) and I order it before noon one day and it's at my house (via UPS) before noon the next. This always amazes me. I bought my copy of Pub 2007 from Staples online at about 5pm. Got it the next day, |
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is there a way to print a check register book?
"Mary Sauer" wrote in message ... I use to print my checks, but I used the checks supplied by the bank. I don't know about your bank, but if you have other accounts with the bank, checking is free. Call your bank and ask them if they need the magnetic numbers. I believe it has to do with the routing. I have free checking (I'm 63 and can be a Senior Citizen now (LOL) but I buy the actual checks online. Something like $9- for a box of 250. They have deals that are less but first time customers only. Our bank gives free checks with new accounts, and maybe free checks with the accounts you have to pay a monthly fee for. I don't use checks much, I use the debit card now. But, I like the idea of making my own checks, putting pastel backgrounds on. I don't mean writing ON the checks (that are already printed) but printing out like a sheet of checks and then writing on them as needed. I think you need a special font to put the routing number, account number, etc on. It used to require special magnetic ink but from what I've learned they use optical readers now. it's like refilling ink cartridges, I've done that and it's messy and a bother. I now have a printer that can use generic/compaticable cartridges so I just get those. But, printing checks wasn't to save money or be cheap, but something creative. Printing a check register book is because I have a hard time getting them (which are given out free) at the bank. If i ever get a chance to go to the bank (it's not usually open when I go out) I could probably ask for a BUNCH of them at one time (LOL) -- Mary Sauer MSFT MVP http://office.microsoft.com/ http://msauer.mvps.org/ news://msnews.microsoft.com "Carrie" wrote in message ... Mary do you print your own checks or know people who do? I asked about this once (somewhere) and there's software one can get to set it up (or use your template) What I found out: At one time banks required special magnetic ink for the coding on the checks, but now have optical readers I liked the idea of printing my own checks, even though they are pretty inexpensive and easy to get from online. But- someone said the ink most home injet printers use isn't too good, and if drops of water hit it (the check) the ink would run. I never tried this to test it. As I just said I like doing as much as I can myself. Not just to save money, or because it's easier (I live in a rural area and don't have a car) but I just would rather do it. Probably there are lots of things I could do myself, if I thought about it more. I make my own address labels now (and for family and friends) but that's simple with Publisher. ~ Carrie "Mary Sauer" wrote in message ... Carrie, I have a check template on my web site in a .wmf format. It is something you could build upon. Right-click, save as... http://msauer.mvps.org/graphics.htm -- Mary Sauer MSFT MVP http://office.microsoft.com/ http://msauer.mvps.org/ news://msnews.microsoft.com "Carrie" wrote in message ... A template or something? I have Publisher 2000 (also Word 2000) I found in a search (online) a page with tutorials about money management that offered a printable check register but it turned out to be a full-size page (also a pdf version). I've tried to set the pages smaller, thinking if I printed 4-6 smaller versions of it one page I could cut them apart and put them together, but they only print one (small) to a page. This might not seem like a big deal, but I don't have a car and getting something like this from my bank is a major project (I ask people and they forget. I could probably call the bank and ask them to mail me one) One comes with a box of checks when I order them but at some point is filled up. I got the idea of printing it myself. Like several pages, with checkbook size "pages" printed several times on it- that could be cut apart and folder (maybe with a staple) to form a check register book. If I had a blank page from one, I could scan it, and possibly figure out how to set it up on a page (my printer has two sided duplex printing) so each page could be cut and folded to make several pages of the register book. I know, I can cut plain paper to size and fold it to make one, but I enjoy a challenge- learning experience, and thought if I could find a set up for this (with the lines, squares, spaces for check number, amounts, etc) I'd like to know. Thanks, Carrie |
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"Mary Sauer" wrote in message ... My banking is online, I sort of keep track with Money 97. The bank printouts are great, the cancelled checks are always there, ready to print. I'd recommend online banking to anyone. I have online banking, well I can sign in and get my balance, what's in, bring up checks, see what was paid to what. I just need something so when I write a check (like out in a store) I can write it down, so I won't forget it. I filled up the last register book I have (which fits in my checkbook cover) and now writing them down on a piece of paper. Writing them down, then putting them on something on the computer (like Excel, etc) seems like extra to do. I have a cd of Microsoft WORKS 97 that came with my first computer, not sure what that has on it, I never did much with it (used it to help people set up resumes). I thought this was silly, to print a check register, but it's turned into a whole new discussion (LOL) -- Mary Sauer MSFT MVP http://office.microsoft.com/ http://msauer.mvps.org/ news://msnews.microsoft.com "JoAnn Paules" wrote in message news Or Microsoft Money or even Accounting Express, which is free. -- JoAnn Paules Microsoft MVP - Publisher How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 "Rob Giordano (Crash)" wrote in message ... personally...I'd do this in Excel, then you could do calculations as well. or..dump the paper and get Quick Books :-) "Carrie" wrote in message ... | A template or something? | | I have Publisher 2000 (also Word 2000) | | I found in a search (online) a page with tutorials about money management | that offered a printable check register but it turned out to be a full-size | page (also a pdf version). I've tried to set the pages smaller, thinking if | I printed 4-6 smaller versions of it one page I could cut them apart and put | them together, but they only print one (small) to a page. | | This might not seem like a big deal, but I don't have a car and getting | something like this from my bank is a major project (I ask people and they | forget. I could probably call the bank and ask them to mail me one) One | comes with a box of checks when I order them but at some point is filled up. | I got the idea of printing it myself. Like several pages, with checkbook | size "pages" printed several times on it- that could be cut apart and folder | (maybe with a staple) to form a check register book. | | If I had a blank page from one, I could scan it, and possibly figure out | how to set it up on a page (my printer has two sided duplex printing) so | each page could be cut and folded to make several pages of the register | book. | | I know, I can cut plain paper to size and fold it to make one, but I enjoy | a challenge- learning experience, and thought if I could find a set up for | this (with the lines, squares, spaces for check number, amounts, etc) I'd | like to know. | | Thanks, | Carrie | | | | | |
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"Rob Giordano (Crash)" wrote in message ... absolutely. i think we only physically write out 10 checks a year now! it's great at tax time too. however, my bank only makes available the last 90 days of history, so i have to remember to download my register quarterly. not t mention the money saved on stamps. Yes, and they are going up May 14 or 15th? (I know, still cheaper than driving there with the letter) The only bill I don't pay online now is my electric bill and they charge $4.95 !!!! fee to pay it online. Phone, cable, even internet I can pay online. It does save on stamps. "Mary Sauer" wrote in message ... | My banking is online, I sort of keep track with Money 97. The bank printouts are | great, the cancelled checks are always there, ready to print. I'd recommend | online banking to anyone. | | -- | Mary Sauer MSFT MVP | http://office.microsoft.com/ | http://msauer.mvps.org/ | news://msnews.microsoft.com | | "JoAnn Paules" wrote in message | news | Or Microsoft Money or even Accounting Express, which is free. | | -- | | JoAnn Paules | Microsoft MVP - Publisher | | How to ask a question | http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 | | | | "Rob Giordano (Crash)" wrote in message | ... | personally...I'd do this in Excel, then you could do calculations as well. | or..dump the paper and get Quick Books :-) | | | "Carrie" wrote in message | ... | | A template or something? | | | | I have Publisher 2000 (also Word 2000) | | | | I found in a search (online) a page with tutorials about money management | | that offered a printable check register but it turned out to be a | full-size | | page (also a pdf version). I've tried to set the pages smaller, thinking | if | | I printed 4-6 smaller versions of it one page I could cut them apart and | put | | them together, but they only print one (small) to a page. | | | | This might not seem like a big deal, but I don't have a car and getting | | something like this from my bank is a major project (I ask people and they | | forget. I could probably call the bank and ask them to mail me one) One | | comes with a box of checks when I order them but at some point is filled | up. | | I got the idea of printing it myself. Like several pages, with checkbook | | size "pages" printed several times on it- that could be cut apart and | folder | | (maybe with a staple) to form a check register book. | | | | If I had a blank page from one, I could scan it, and possibly figure out | | how to set it up on a page (my printer has two sided duplex printing) so | | each page could be cut and folded to make several pages of the register | | book. | | | | I know, I can cut plain paper to size and fold it to make one, but I | enjoy | | a challenge- learning experience, and thought if I could find a set up for | | this (with the lines, squares, spaces for check number, amounts, etc) I'd | | like to know. | | | | Thanks, | | Carrie | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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