In this computerized age, numerous organizations still generally depend on paper checks for money-related operations. To pay your employees via paper checks, you need to create and print checks in QuickBooks Desktop and hand them over.

The process of creating and printing checks is quite easy and quick, but you need to ensure that you add all the information correctly while adhering to the process. Therefore, to help you in such a case, we are writing this comprehensive guide with the information you need before handing over the paper checks to your employees. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started…

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Why Do We Need to Create and Print Checks?

Creating and printing checks in QB Desktop is crucial for effective money management. If QuickBooks checks are not printing correctly, the accurate payment record cannot be maintained.

1. Generating checks in QuickBooks guarantees precise recording of all your payments, thereby facilitating the maintenance of accurate financial records.
2. Editing checks enables you to make essential adjustments to payment details, ensuring that your records remain current and accurately reflect the correct information.

Creating and Printing Checks in QuickBooks Desktop

Following the below steps will help you create and print your checks, so ensure that you conduct each step carefully. If your QuickBooks checks not printing correctly after going through the suggested steps or for any query, reach out to us for help.

Let’s Create Checks

To create checks in QuickBooks Desktop, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Write Checks window.
2. Open QB and go to the Banking menu.
3. Now, select Write Checks and click on Bank Account.
4. Issue the check from the bank account you want.
5. Fill in the date of the check. Enter the payee's name in the Pay to the Order column.
6. Assign a check number (if not automatically generated).
7. Specify the amount of the check-in in both numerical and written format.
8. Add Memo and Address and then Expense or Item Details.
9. To include costs such as shipping or other subordinate costs, utilize the Costs tab.
10. If the installment is for items or administrations connected to QuickBooks, utilize the items tab to select certain things from the drop-down list. 
11. Save the Check.
12. Once all necessary details are filled in, click Save & Close to save the check.

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Here’s How to Print Checks

Go through these steps to print checks in QuickBooks.

1. From the Write Checks window, click on the Print icon, then choose from the following options:
2. Cheque: This option allows you to print only a single check. When you select it, you'll be prompted to input a printed check number.
3. Batch: Select this to print multiple checks you've marked for Print Later. 
4. After selection, click on the Select Checks to Print window. Here, checkmark the check(s) you wish to print, then click OK.
5. In the Print Checks window: 
6. Select the Printer name and Printer type.
7. Under the Check Style section, specify if you want to print the check as a Voucher, Standard, or Wallet.
8. Verify and ensure all other settings are accurate.
9. Finally, click on Print to initiate the printing process.

Whether settling vendor invoices or managing payroll, printing checks from QuickBooks is a streamlined process tailored to your accounting requirements. This comprehensive guide will help you create and print checks in QuickBooks Desktop, knowing that each payment aligns with your company's financial records. For further assistance, dial +1.833.802.0002 and connect with the QB ProAdvisors team.