<HTML>In a message dated 6/4/01 12:49:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mcpiano@globetrotter.net writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">I don't print invoices on the spot. I use (or was using Quickbooks before the Pocket PC) and enter all my invoices in Quickbooks and then just write on a pre-printed form all the info. My transaction is then recorded in my accounting program and the pre-printed form looks professionnal enough for me. Plus, after considering the portable printer, the extra weight convinced me to stay with the old Parker ballpoint for the invoice. Marcel </BLOCKQUOTE> Plus the extra time it takes to set up the printer, cable, insert the paper, take the cable off, put the printer back in the case, etc. By then I am half way to my next appointment. I do print out from my database (FileMaker Pro), the invoices for my clients ahead of time and reconcile weekly to update added information to the file and balance the math. My customers love the professional looking invoice with their name and address and phone number already printed on it. Then on repeating customers, they also have the piano make and serial number printed on it. My Humble Point of View Dave Peake, RPT Portland Chapter Oregon City, OR www.davespianoworks.com </HTML>