TO BEGIN writing checks with your Checkwriter you will need to:
1. Correctly set MAC clock and calendar
2. Initialize and label Individual Checking Account Disk (ICAD)
3. Enter current checking account balance
4. Enter accounts (to be paid) and related information
5. Set up printer
SETTING MAC CLOCK AND CALENDAR
All automatic functions of Checkwriter depend on the accurate setting of the MAC clock and calendar. Pull down the Apple Menu and click on Control Panel. Click on the time block and type in the correct time. Click on the date block and type in the correct date. Then click 'go-away' box (upper left corner).
ICAD's (Individual Checking Account Disks)
An ICAD is simply a blank disk that has been initialized and labeled. To create an ICAD insert your Checkwriter program disk and then insert a blank disk when requested and follow the initialization instructions. Be sure to label it so that it properly identifies the checking account. This disk will receive and store the bills paid (checks written) from the checking account resident on this disk. Each checking account should occupy a different ICAD. Therefore, you can maintain multiple checking accounts with accurate balances and store them indefinitely. Each time you load your Checkwriter program you will be requested to insert an ICAD (unless there is already an initialized disk in the drive). To change ICAD's while using the program pull down the Checkbook Menu and click on Eject ICAD. You may then insert a different ICAD or blank disk for initializing.
ENTERING CURRENT CHECKING BALANCE
Before writing checks you must enter your current checking balance. Pull down the Checkbook Menu and click on Checking Balance. Type in the current balance and click the OK box. To maintain an accurate balance you must input deposits you have made each time before writing checks.
