Print Preferences
Print Preferences allow you to set up standard defaults for printed copies when you are Printing Returns.
Preferences dialog box (Print tab)
Print Without Zeros
This preference is disabled by default, if enabled, zeros will be present in all empty calculated and estimated fields when a return is printed. To enable this preference, select the checkbox.
Print Watermark on Client Copy
This preference is enabled by default. When enabled, a watermark will be printed on all pages of the Client Copy. By default, the watermark will read CLIENT COPY. To disable this preference, clear the check box.
Print Packets settings for the Client Copy can be used to customize watermark text if desired.
Mask Sensitive Information on Client Copy
This preference is disabled by default. If enabled, sensitive information (Dates, SSN/EIN, and Account Numbers) will be hidden in the printed Client Copy. To enable this preference, select the check box.
Suppress SSNs when printing Organzier
This preference is enabled by default. When enabled, Social Security Numbers will be hidden in a printed Organizer. This helps to protect the privacy or your clients.
Print a Separator for Filing, Client, and Preparer Copies
This preference is disabled by default. If enabled, a separator sheet will be added between copy types when printed.
Remember Print Return Selections for Each Return
This preference is disabled by default. If enabled, ATX will remember any changes you make to a returns print selections in the Print Return Dialog Box prior to printing. Selections are remembered per return. To enable this preference, select the check box.
Automatically Close Print Return Dialog After Printing
This preference is enabled by default. ATX will automatically close the Print Return Dialog Box each time a return is printed. To disable this preference, clear the check box.
Automatically Close the Print Progress Dialog After Printing
This preference is enabled by default. When enabled, ATX will automatically close the Print Progress dialog box each time a return is printed. To disable this preference, clear the check box.
Default Print Copies
These preferences allow you to set certain default Print behavior by copy type. Settings here will be applied as default each time a return is printed. Changes made to Print Packets or the Print Return Dialog Box while Printing Returns will override these preference settings, but only for that print job.
Print Packets
Copy types selected here will be printed with each return that is printed. Filing is selected by default.
Print Worksheets for
Worksheets will be included in printed returns for each copy type selected here. Client and Preparer are selected by default.
Print Statements for
Statements will be included in printed return for each copy type selected here. Filing, Client, and Preparer are selected by default.
Print Federal Attachments for
Federal Attachments will be included in printed returns for each copy type selected here. Filing is selected by default.
Always print duplex
For copy types selected here, returns will always be printed in Duplex (both sides of paper). None are selected by default because not all printers are capable of Duplex printing. Check your printer specifications to determine if your printer supports Duplex printing. Select each copy type you want to use Duplex printing by default.
Duplex printing is not permitted for Filing copy.
Print Letters
Settings made here will determine which copy types (if any) will include a Client Letter, Return and Est. Voucher Cover Sheets, and/or a Voucher Letter. Client is selected by default to include all three. Make selections as desired for Filing and Preparer copies.
Mailing Slip Orientation
These settings determine the orientation of the mailing slip that is automatically included with each printed return. Portrait is selected by default. Select Landscape to change the orientation.
Return Address Alignment
This setting determines the alignment of the return address on the printed mailing slip. Left is selected by default. Select Center to change the alignment.
Check Return Reports
These settings determine which Check Return reports (if any) will be automatically included with each printed return. Available selections are:
- Skip reports if no errors
- Report Errors
- Report Warnings
- Report Informational
- Report E-file
- Report Estimates
- Report Overrides
- Report Notes
All except Skip reports if no errors and Report E-file are selected by default. Select and/or clear check boxes as desired to change these settings.
View/Edit Print Packets
Click View/Edit Print Packets to display the Print Packets dialog box.
After making changes to Preferences, click Apply to save your changes and close the Preferences dialog box, or click OK to save your changes and leave the Preferences dialog box open.
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