Align preprinted checks for your printer

Not everyone needs to align check fields. Your browser and printer may work together correctly without the need to change alignment settings.

For the best results, use checks specifically designed for QuickBooks Online.

Test check alignment before printing

We'll take you through a short interview and ask you to print a sample check.

Then we'll guide you through adjusting the placement of the printout left, right, up, or down so that the text looks good on your preprinted check stock.

If you change printers, repeat these steps to align the new printer before printing checks.

To align preprinted checks for your printer:

  1. Click your company name at the top right, click Payroll Settings, and then click Preferences.
  2. Click Paycheck Printing Settings.
  3. Select Preprinted QuickBooks-compatible voucher check stock.
  4. Select Print 2 stubs or Print 1 stub, and click OK.
  5. Follow the onscreen instructions, and then click Open Alignment Window.

    6. You might need to turn off your browser's pop-up blocker to see the new window.

  6. Print a sample check, and close the alignment window.
  7. If the name, date, or amounts did not line up correctly, click Align Checks.
  8. Print the Settings window on plain paper.
  9. Enter the letter and number that best aligns with your check's Pay to the Order of line and dollar sign.

    10. Move your mouse pointer over the following image to see the form showing the check alignment with the current settings. Or open the image in another window.

  10. Click Update Settings.
  11. If your check printed correctly, click OK.

Be sure you have compatible preprinted check stock loaded in the printer.

Troubleshooting

For most, printing from a Chrome browser provides the best first-time experience.

The check letters are printing too high

To shift the information down, enter a letter that's further down in the list.

For example, if the letter that appears just above the Pay to the Order of line is L, enter a letter from M through X to move the information down enough to align with your check stock. (This is the line where the employee's name is printed.)

The check letters are printing too low

To shift the information up, enter a letter that's further up in the list.

For example, if the letter that appears just above the Pay to the Order of line is L, enter a letter from A through K to move the information up enough to align with your check stock. (This is the line where the employee's name is printed.)

The check numbers are printing too far left

To shift the amount to the right, enter a higher number.

For example, if the number that appears completely to the right of the dollar sign is 5, enter a number between 6 and 9.

The check numbers are printing too far right

To shift the amount to the left, enter a lower number.

For example, if the number that appears completely to the right of the dollar sign is 5, enter a number between 0 and 4.

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