Check printing "PCL XL Error" 1

[yolar]

Every time we print a batch of checks from MAS 90, we get a printout of "PCL XL Error Warning: IllegalMediaSource"

We use the same printer each time for checks, and we've had no other problems except that printout. Should we be concerned about it?

 

[BigLouie]

This is NOT a MAS issue but rather an issue with the printer and the driver. Do a search on Google for numerous reports and suggestions on how to fix.

 

[yolar]

Thank you for the reply! I am new to this forum, and I was wondering if I can also post questions about general accounting issues, or can you recommend another website or tech support company that can help me?

 

[BigLouie]

Actually this is a good a place as any. Sage has an excellent forum for MAS related issues you might want to look into.

 

[yolar]

Ok, then, here's a question:

I am checking G/L Detail by Source Report, and I see the previous accountant entered a Credit for Sales for $18K but $0 for Debit balance, with an explanation "AJE A/R POSTING 02/27/06". I see the following day a Source Journal has an A/R debit balance of $60K but the Sales and freight have a Credit Balance of $42K, making it out of balance by $18K. Why would she do that? Did she realize she was missing sales? Where do I start to look for the inconsistency? Am I able to?

 

[BigLouie]

She made a one sided journal entry. Normally this is only done when the system has an error and as a result a posting is out of balance. My first suggestion is to take a class from you local MAS reseller.

You can easily research. First see if your GL trial balance is in balance. If it is then she might have had an error condition that she corrected. If it is not then you will need to print a GL transaction detail report and start figuring out what went wrong. If you are a total newbie I would suggest a call to your reseller. They should help show you how to figure this out and the next time you will be able to do it yourself.