Check Printer

1-8-2007: Version 5.7 of Home Edition updated -- build 3468.
Version 5.8 of Business Edition updated -- build 4099.

Update: International numeric handling improved
Update: Report printing improved
Update: Block date (Canadian) spacing improved in BE (not supported in HE)
New: International/Asian cross-check and other features in BE

4-3-2006: New forum launched - your feedback and suggestions welcome!

The new project Check Writer is in the works full time. It will allow you not only to print the checks but also to make them. This prompted us to launch a new forum where you can post suggestions/requests. This forum will be checked a few times a month, while support emails are answered within 48 hours. Please use this forum to post requests and suggestions - we will not collect them from emails which are deleted once an issue is resolved.
To get there click the New Forum Link

4-11-2005: Version 5.7 of Home Edition released -- build 3441.
Version 5.8 of Business Edition released -- build 4041.

Upgrade: Business Edition expanded to up to 9 accounts from max of 5 previously.
Upgrade: All editions: QMP Batch limit expanded to 99 checks from 15 previously.
Updated: All editions: QMP rewritten. Now payee addresses and additional payee names are filtered out. No more QMP errors caused by some payees in Quicken or Money being sent with their addresses.
New: BE only: Memo printing via QMP can be disabled for further compatibility
New: BE only: New Canadian block date format MMDDYYYY is now supported. Selectable in Settings/Locale. Please pick proper font in Layout Editor so that the boxes are properly filled.
Fixed: Business Edition: Import csv button disabled in Batch Printing window until list was populated.

1-15-2005: Version 5.6 of Home Edition update -- build 3411.

Bug fix: Error 91 solution described on occurrence.

11-29-2004: Version 5.7 of Business Edition released -- build 4011.

New: Batch printing support (unlimited checks)
Bug fix: Error 91 solution described on occurrence,
Several cosmetic bugs fixed.

10-2-2002: Version 5.6 update -- build 3405.

Bug fix: Error 53 message eliminated.

8-30-2002: Version 5.6 released -- build 3330.

New: Allow user to cancel printing from the confirmation box (if printer reset is needed),
New: Fileport is customizable,
New: Support for checks with preprinted "/100" in word amount,
Updated: Double clicking a payee in payee editor loads (pastes) it into the main window,
Updated: Max width for wallet checks extended to 6 1/8",
New: Two new options for manual record adding: EFT and POS,
Bug fix: When cancel is clicked from settings dialog (while a financial program is set to start) this financial program loads,
Bug fix: While printing records from register the "total printed" was wrong,

4-28-2002: Version 5.5 update -- build 3028.

Updated: Wider max. signature image at 250x65 (from 200x65)
Updated: Program will now prompt for carbon copy and will not print carbon copy of a misprinted
check (if "Skip confirmation" is unchecked).
Fixed: Minimize button not shown on Main window (thanks Michael P.)
Fixed: Taskbar icon hint shows outdated information (thanks Michael P.)

4-14-2002: Version 5.5 released -- build 2922.

New: Spanish and French (Canadian) language support for word amount printing.
New: Carbon copy print, for users that have carbon copy checkbooks.
New: Confirmation dialog can be disabled.
New: Toolbars in Register and Payee Editor dialogs.
New: Record backup in Payee Editor
New: Record search function in Check Register
New: QMP notes
New: Exporting Register and Payee records to Excel comma delimited files.
New: Printer dialog now shown for each print function if "Ask for print destination" is set in Settings dialog.
Updated: Windows XP themes
Updated: User can now remove the asterisks from the amount without removing them from word amount.
Fixed: Removed flat controls fixing the Resource Drain issue and problems with Zone Alarm and Shooting Star
Fixed: Endorse printed only one record on some machines.
Fixed: Stub date wasn't a check date.
Fixed: Delete function in Register was disabled at random.
Fixed: Program would not print until restarted if printing was previously cancelled or the "Ask for print destination" was changed.
Numerous other small bug fixes/additions.

1-10-2002: Version 5.1 released -- build 2505.

New: Deposit recording
New: ATM withdrawals recording
New: Teller withdrawals recording
New: More features in Locale setup
New: Asterisk can be added to the right of the amount for added security.
New: Quick calculator access (ALT-C) on Main Window and in register
New: Printing can now be canceled from printers dialog if "Ask for print destination" option is set. (thanks Ryan H.)
Fixed: Check numbers higher than 32,707 (thanks Ryan H.)
Fixed: QMP print with custom printer would freeze the screen (thanks Ryan H., James S.)
Fixed: Custom currencies setup (thanks Ian C.)
Fixed: Backup of the check register would fail if more than 200 records were backed up
Fixed: Encryption of foreign currencies "Pound, Euro, Yen"
Updated: Font sizes extended to 18

10-6-2001: Version 5.0 update.

New: Windows XP support and feature enhancements
More selections / clearer Alignment window
New: Resizable dialogs for Payee Editor and Check Register
New: Optimized for speed while handling large number of records.
New: Toolbar now stretches for wider system fonts
New: Updated Installer
Fixed: WA for cents didn't print right (thanks James W)
Fixed: Balance calculation errors on some machines (thanks Joseph K)
Fixed: WA Separator no longer gets its case adjusted (thanks Michael P)
Fixed: QMP error on some Win9x machines (thanks Robin R)

8-1-2001: Version 5.0 released.

Fixed: Adjust case now works properly (i.e. AT&T wont be changed to At&t) (thanks Michael P)
Fixed: QMP dialog not hiding on error
Fixed: N/A in payee address stopped QMP printing with an error (thanks Yahqob M).
Fixed: Balance dialog appearing twice on some systems.
Fixed: Printing of a void check no longer prints signature.
Fixed: Payee Editor no longer clears the checkbox for edited record
Fixed: Uninstaller would loop endlessly on some systems.
Fixed: Sometimes program wouldn't completely unload after a QMP error.
Fixed: Balance miscalculation if higher than 999.99
New: Support for foreign currencies
New: Reference lines in Layout Editor
New: Notes recording (additional info now saved from check to check)
New: Record hand written checks in Register
New: Quick date picking using the calendar control.
New: Printer picker (thanks Mike P)
New: Case adjusting for word amount.
Other: Fixed some typos and small bugs, updated QMP instructions.

5-5-2001: Version 4.8 released.

Fixed: Balance miscalculation if negative
Fixed: Outdated help file
Fixed: Program wouldn't minimize as instructed from the QMP tab (thanks Michael P.)
Fixed: Shortcuts handling
Fixed: Program now checks for subtmr.dll
Fixed: Auto-detection of QMP printer (Generic/Text only) would fail (thanks Michael P.)
New: Easier alignment setup -- new dialog, offset alignment.
New: Clicking the check number in top right allows instant change of next check#
New: Rewritten trim/print function not being compatible with older printers (thanks Randy M.)
New: Direct DabView access in Check Register (thanks Dean O.)
New: Paste button in PE
New: Sort payees alphabetically in PE (thanks Dean O.)
New: Program/user data backup/restore (thanks Dean O.)
New: Uninstall allows removal of user data (thanks Dean O.)

3-27-2001:

Fixed: Paste function in Payee Editor
Fixed: "Disappearing memo" bug, where the memo wouldn't show nor print (thanks Izhak A.)

3-15-2001: Version 4.6 released.

Fixed: The special characters are now encrypted properly
Fixed: Fonts are now refreshed properly in Layout Editor
Fixed: Tab skipping over memo bug (thanks Dean O.)
Fixed: DAB saving bug and other "cosmetic" fixes
Added: Single key add/remove records from Payee Editor (INS/DEL).
Added: Layout backup/restore (thanks Dean O.)
Added: Session balance (thanks Dean O.)
Added: Centimeter ruler for UK users (thanks Bill M.)

1-22-2001:

Fixed: The old COMDLG32.OCX was not replaced upon install. If you receive any errors related to this control please uninstall the program, download and install updated version posted today.
Added: Password protection
Added: File encryption for Default.dat.
DAB Viewer no longer needs Default.dat.

1-3-2001:

Fixed: The old MSGFLXGRD.OCX was not replaced upon install. If you receive any errors related to this control please uninstall the program, download and install updated version posted today.

12-27-2000: Version 4.5 released.

New: Requested feature "different font for each field" is now available.
New: Use of Flexgrid makes the Layout Editor easier to navigate.
Fixed: Blank records can no longer be added to Payee List.
Fixed: Mishandling the amount in Payee List resulting in the first digit being cut off.
Fixed: While using "Paste" from Check Register sometimes the first digit of the amount would be lost.
UK users will now see "Cheque" instead of "Check" (per request)
Other minor fixes.

12-15-2000:

Fixed: While printing one check via qmp an error message reports invalid procedure call.
This did not affect operation of the program except for annoying message box (thanks Bill W.)

12-10-2000: Version 4.3 released.

New date formatting, use with checks that have preprinted year (thanks Gus P.)
Note: Existing users please reselect your check date format.
Fixed "runtime error 483" with some printers (thanks Bill W.)
Other minor fixes.

11-20-2000:

Fixed: Dab viewer was using main dialog color instead of the bar color
Removed: leading zeros from date formatting (i.e. 01/01/2000 will now appear as 1/1/2000)
Added: Color option for fields in main dialog.

11-18-2000: Version 4.2 released.

New help file
Payee Editor accessible from toolbar
Fixed flooding of Editable payee List by the QMP
Duplicate records are now skipped when adding to a Payee List
Rewritten handling of options / Settings dialog
Improved error handling
Got rid of confusing Auto Payee List, records can now be added automatically to editable payee list.

11-2-2000:

Fixed: entering negative value for index in Payee Editor caused program to crash.
Updated: Program will now remove other running instances of itself so that only one copy
per account is running at a time.
Added: Reset printer to one copy.
Updated: Adding a record in Payee Editor will now replace the selected record moving it down.
Fixed: Popup menu wouldn't show in Payee Editor or Check Register if it was stated by
main dialog's popup menu.

10-25-2000:

DAB file viewer now included. Use this utility to view register backup files.
Fixed: QMP no longer demands Fixed Payee List.
Updated: Word "void" does not have to be lowercase to print a voided check.

10-22-2000:

Major QMP code rewrite, good news for QMP users -- now you can print checks using memo from Quicken/Money on some, none or all checks.
Ability to select original/current date for checks printed via QMP (was disabled)
Currency symbol is now being red from the system, no need to select it.
Bug fixed: While editing "Options/Appearance" the "General" tab cleared (thanks John L.).
Added hyphen option for word amount
QMP check limit is raised from 9 to 15
New register backup feature -- creates TXT and DAB files (will do DAB viewer at later date)
Multiple cosmetic improvements (right clicking any labels on main dialog will open a popup menu, killed void printing confirmation etc).

10-18-2000:

Bug fixed: Some printers would print "shading" on the right side of all fields.
This problem occurred only in win9x/me (thanks Jay S.).

10-9-2000:

Bug fixed: Amount over 1000 would not print correctly via QMP (thanks Frank B.).

9-20-2000:

Bug fixed: If Amount value Y was more than 1.340 the amount would not show/print properly
(thanks Tommy Y.).

8-28-2000:

Updated integrated e-mail and web site urls.

8-24-2000:

Check number can now be up to 6 digits, account and routing fields widened.

8-23-2000:

Fixed: check date format is now the same as set in Check Printer | Options.

8-22-2000:

Fixed a bug in QMP where check date would be corrupted.
Aded: Main form will now clear after check was printed correctly.

8-20-2000: Version 4.0 released.

QMP -- Quicken/Money Plug -- print personal checks from Quicken/Money.
Completely redesigned layout editor -- more "user friendly".
RGB input in color picker.
Few minor bug fixes.

8-9-2000:

Fixed QMP Error while printing more than one check from Quicken.

7-14-2000:

Fixed bug where "Add to fixed list" option would work even if Fixed list was being used.
Fixed: the first 2 digits of amount in were cut off while using "Add to fixed list".
Help file now included.
Updated default layout.

7-9-2000:

Fixed preview incompatibility with win9x kernel.
Added background image for main dialog.
Added RGB input in color picker.
Added ability to load old layout.
Minor bug fixes in LE.

6-25-2000: Version 4.0 beta released.

Completely redesigned layout editor -- more "user friendly"
Improved color picker.
Fixed bug where quotation mark (") entered in payee or memo field would cause file corruption in register.dat and fpayee.dat.
Few minor bug fixes.
Fixed build number adjusting to doday's date

6-18-2000:

Fixed bug where amounts over 1000 weren't spelled properly.

6-13-2000:

Fixed "Runtime error: Can't display modal form while already displayed" with shortcut keys.
Fixed: While saving records in fixed payee list at print time (enabled "Add payees to fixed list" in Options) - records were saved improperly (without currency mark). Only cents were displayed in the est. amount field of edit dialog at edit time. If you have records saved without currency mark all you need to do is edit each one retyping the amount shown in the list (thanx Milt for pointing this one out).
Fixed extra info fields now clear after a check was printed successfully (thanx Milt)

6-10-2000: Version 3.5 released.

UK currency support
Editable (fixed) payee list
Auto complete
Quicken/Money color bars
Custom color picker for main/color bars
Popup menus in: register, layout, payee editor
Fixed some issues with sorting
Fixed bug where a simple filename for signature image was not accepted
Fixed dropdown arrow not "popping" back

5-14-2000:

Fixed a bug where if using Register and clicking a record to paste - the record date was used instead of a current date on the form.

5-9-2000: Version 3.0 released.

Printing of Check Register now possible
Tab indexing fixed
Buttons replaced with Toolbar
Check # now advances if check printed improperly also this check appears as void in register (thanx Richard).
'Program terminating with GPF when Enter pressed' bug fixed (thanx Milt)
Checkbook font install fixed (system restart needed after installation).
Installer now installs faster
Ascending/descending sorting of records in Register
Removed readme from option dialog, you'll have a shortcut on start menu
Automated void of check record from the dialog (no more messing with notepad)
Popup menu in layout window
Improved function to handle list view in Check Register dialog
Fixed bug where program will remind you that the scanned image wasn't found even if it was unchecked.
The Enter key now works as Tab
Shortcuts for toolbar buttons:
ALT-P -> Print
ALT-O -> Options
ALT-R -> Register
ALT-L -> Layout
ALT-F4 -> Quit
Payee list now extended from 12 to 20 entries
Fixed Word Amount width changing as the amount changes.
Fixed bug where after printing the check and going to layout editor it will be in 'actual' mode.

4-28-2000: Version 2.5 released.

Void check printing feature - enter "void" as payee and click print (do not edit anything else) and confirm that check printed properly.
Status bar help in layout editor and options dialog.
Scanned signature support -- .bmp, .jpg, .gif, .wmf format. Max size of 200x65 pixels.
Main Dialog color options
Additional text printing -- enable in options dialog.
Improved error handling.
Major print bug fixed (thanx Milt)
Automated install

4-7-2000: Version 2.0 released.

"print runaway" bug with some printers fixed.
Date and Continued Printing bugs fixed.
"null print" fixed
Fixed registering msstdfmt.dll under win98

3-3-2000: Version 1.0 released.

Numerous bug fixes and new features.