Save Time Printing Long Check Runs with Clustering

Hi David,

This isn't hard to do and it's a very useful tip, especially if you need save time printing a big job. Keep in mind that you need Formtastic 5.2 for this tip to work.

What we're going to do is set up check clustering in Formtastic Checks using distribution lists. This will allow you to automatically divide a big print job across multiple printers without any duplication or manual intervention. You can set up check clustering across two printers or dozens if that's what you need to do. Here's the steps:

Step 1 - Start at the Formtastic Main Menu and choose Option 3 - Checks.


Step 2 - And now choose Option 7 - Distribution Lists


Step 3 - Create a distribution list by entering a 'Create' option (1) next to 'CHKDST'.


Step 4 - Now assign your output queues using the value '1' for each COPY NBR.


Step 5 - Hit 'Enter' to update the record.


Step 6 - Merge checks to the newly created distribution list named CHECKDST

The Formtastic Merge program will now distribute the number of checks to be printed over multiple output queues as defined in the distribution list.

Take care,
Stephen Flaherty
Professional Services Engineer