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Old May 5th, 2007, 01:53 AM posted to microsoft.public.publisher
Carrie
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Default is there a way to print a check register book?

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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Old May 5th, 2007, 10:53 AM posted to microsoft.public.publisher
Mary Sauer
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Default is there a way to print a check register book?

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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Old May 5th, 2007, 08:56 PM posted to microsoft.public.publisher
Carrie
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Default is there a way to print a check register book?


"Mary Sauer" wrote in message
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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


Thanks!

Sometimes I think I have the more "different" problem and questions of
anyone here (LOL)

But, the more I can do on my own (without needing a car, or someone to go
and do things for me) the better. Actually, with the cost of gas and time
for running around, whatever any of us can do at home with our own computer
and printer, maybe the better.

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.



--
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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Old May 5th, 2007, 09:26 PM posted to microsoft.public.publisher
Uncle Grumpy
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Default 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,
  #5  
Old May 5th, 2007, 09:56 PM posted to microsoft.public.publisher
JoAnn Paules[_2_]
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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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Old May 5th, 2007, 11:24 PM posted to microsoft.public.publisher
Carrie
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"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,




  #7  
Old May 6th, 2007, 01:03 AM posted to microsoft.public.publisher
Uncle Grumpy
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Default is there a way to print a check register book?

"JoAnn Paules" wrote:

Overnight is fine but I'd rather wait a few days (generally a week) and save
$21 by buying it from Amazon.com.


I paid $90 for the upgrade version and got it overnight with no charge
for shipping.

Amazon is only $5 cheaper.
  #8  
Old May 5th, 2007, 11:20 PM posted to microsoft.public.publisher
Carrie
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Default 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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Old May 5th, 2007, 09:01 PM posted to microsoft.public.publisher
Carrie
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Default is there a way to print a check register book?

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









  #10  
Old May 5th, 2007, 10:13 PM posted to microsoft.public.publisher
Mary Sauer
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Default 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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