CenterPoint Payroll - Create Separate Printer Preferences for Check Printing

 

Document #:	3205	Product:	CenterPoint®

 

There are instances in which you may want to set up your printer to work differently for printing in CenterPoint than you do when printing in other programs. For example, normally you want to print on paper from tray 1, but when printing checks, you want it to pull from the check stock you have in tray 2, or you usually print documents two-sided to conserve paper, but need checks to print single-sided. It is possible to create a copy of your printer in Windows so you can set different preferences than you use by default. This copied printer can then be assigned as the printer for check printing in CenterPoint so checks are printed using the other preferences. If you are unfamiliar with adding printers or are on a network, we recommend talking with your network administrator or IT department.

Step 1 - Create a copy of your printer

Step 2 - Set the Printing Preferences for the copied printer

Step 3 - Assign the Printer to be used in CenterPoint

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Step 1 - Create a copy of your printer:

1. From the Windows Start Menu,
   • Microsoft® Windows® 10 - Right-click the Windows Start Menu, select Settings, and then select Printers & scanners.

    

   Note: The View By selection should be set at Small Icons.

    

    

   • Microsoft Windows 8 - Right-click the Windows Start Menu, select Control Panel, and then select Devices and Printers.

   Note: The View By selection should be set at Small Icons.

    

    

   • Microsoft Windows 7 - Select Devices and Printers.
   • Microsoft Windows XP - Select Printers and Faxes.
2. Click Add a Printer or scanner (Windows 10) or Add a Printer (Windows 8 & 7) and follow the wizard to add a copy of your printer, giving it a new name. If you are unfamiliar with adding a printer or are on a network, see your IT department for assistance.

Step 2 - Set the Printing Preference:

1. On the Devices and Printers (Windows 10, 8, or 7) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP) screen, right-click on the copied printer and choose Printing Preferences
2. Set the preferences you want to use in CenterPoint, such as the tray or single-sided printing. The options available will differ depending on your printer.
3. Click Apply, then OK to save your preferences.

Step 3 - Assign the Printer to be used in CenterPoint:

1. In CenterPoint, select File > Preferences.
   • To change your printer for accounts payable checks, select Printing > Checks and then click on the Application or Database tab. Select the new printer to print checks to. Click Save.
   • To change the printer for payroll checks or advices, select Printing > Payroll Checks or Payroll Advices. Click on the Database tab. Select the new printer to print checks to. Click Save.

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