Different check formats within same Quicken data set?

Question

Can I use multiple physical check formats, each for a different checking account, within the same Quicken data set (i.e., one account with voucher-style checks and one with wallet-style)? So far I've only ever tried it with the same format, but would like to use a different one for a new account (old accounts are staying open and still writing checks.) Within File > Printer Setup > Checks it appears that there can only be one check format set per printer, with no way to set the format by checking account.

Thanks.

Brent

mshiggins · Accepted Answer

If I recall correctly, you could separate check formats by assigning them to different printer trays.

UKR · Accepted Answer

Yes, you can select a check style that's different from the default stored in File / Printer Setup / For printing checks.

But you have to select the new check style every time you get ready to print a check. You can do that from this dialog:

And you have to do that every time you want to print checks from the different accounts.

There is no way currently to store an account - specific printer setup.

If you're currently used to printing voucher checks from the old account, continue printing voucher checks in the new account.

There's a learning curve when dealing with 3-per page check styles and, depending on how "well-mannered" your printer is, it may be difficult when trying to print partial pages with only 1 or 2 checks left on the page.

For my personal (and occasional) check printing needs I have always used Voucher checks.