Dot Matrix Printing Quirks

Problem

image writer / dot matrix check printing
more quirks
Alignment problems when using MacNail construction accounting software to print checks

Diagnosis

1. it ejects a whole sheet at the end
2. it jams and gets off position

Solution

1. it does that when you have an odd number of checks, since it has to use 14" (legal) paper size (7" paper is not a size supported by most printers).
If you print an odd number of checks, you'll have to retract the last (blank) check
2. Unfortunately dot matrix printers are notorious for this kind of problem.

stress the hassles of dot matrix printing, and the nice ink jet printers they now have for under $300 (and laser printers under $800)!

Comments

Entered 7/20/93 by Lyn. Updated 11/8/2010.