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paula
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5/5/2015
paula
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On the most basic level, PrintBoss is a printer driver. It does not access the tables from an accounting system like a report writer. It only received data printed from an application. And it can literally be any application. We only package forms for the accounting systems we work with on a frequent basis.

Beyond the printer driver are tables and forms. Once PrintBoss receives data from the driver, the data is saved in a work file table and the selected form and bank information are applied to the data to create the desired output - a check. Each work file is form (and usually user) specific. These work files can be archived to a separate table or deleted to reduce traffic in the Work File table.

In addition to the Work File database tables, there is a database table to save the bank information. PrintBoss stores all bank information in this table and automatically creates the MICR line from the information entered in the Routing and Account Number fields combined with the check number assigned in the Form. In the case (such as QuickBooks) when the check number is not printed, PrintBoss has the ability to increment check numbers. The user is prompted to verify the beginning check number and batch is incremented from that number.

PrintBoss also has the ability to assign fields from the data printed to the Work File. The assigned data is usually based on fixed coordinates and can be moved in a range or blanked out and printed elsewhere on the form using a Text command. There are approximately 50 commands available within PrintBoss, 30 conditional commands, and 24 substitution functions that allow PrintBoss to manipulate data.

The forms and tables must all be stored in a central location and shared by all users for a single license. There is one installation of the primary software with unlimited client installs for users of the same company and location, unless they are accessing the one license remotely. The client, or work station, install is simply the printer driver and a shortcut to the PrintBoss Home Directory containing all the forms and tables.

Though the PB50 driver is 64 bit compatible and works with all current Windows operating systems, it requires a Spool folder and a Transfer folder to receive, rename, and send the data file to the PrintBoss application. Users must have Full Control of the PrintBoss Home Directory as well as the spool and transfer folder locations.

Historically, PrintBoss has been sold as a third party product. We do not provide developer licenses or kits. Though other software companies sell PrintBoss, they do so as a packaged product. Wellspring Software retains all intellectual property rights. However, we welcome Partners to create custom forms or Text Input File Specs. The latter are used to interface with applications that output a file and do not access Windows printer drivers, such as Oracle products.
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