Set Up Check Printing

You have the option to set your default print settings and resolve any check printing issues that may arise.

Step 1: Set Chrome Browser Settings to Download as PDF

If the printed text does not fit appropriately within your check stock, there are several options available to make adjustments:

1. Make Adobe Reader your default application for opening PDF files.
2. In the upper right corner of Google Chrome, click the three dots.
3. Toward the bottom of the drop-down, click Settings.
4. Click on Privacy and Security from the left-hand panel.
5. Click on Site Settings.
6. Scroll to the bottom, and click to expand Additional Content Settings.
7. Scroll down, and click on PDF documents.
8. Tick the Download PDFs options.
   

Step 2: Set Your Printer’s Settings

To set your printer’s settings:

1. Open up your PDF file in Adobe Reader.
2. In the upper left corner, click File > Print.
3. Under Page Sizing & Handling, click Size.
4. Click Actual Size.
5. Confirm the document size is 8.5 x 11 inches.

5. Click Print.
6. Confirm your printed PDF properly aligns with your check stock.

Step 3: Add a Check to Your Print Queue

To add a check to your check printing queue:

1. Add an operating or trust withdrawal transaction, being sure to check the To be Printed box.
   This adds To Print in the Ref # field and adds the check to your print queue.
2. Print the check on blank paper.
3. Hold the page up against your check stock to confirm it aligns.
4. Once you confirm alignment, print your operating or trust account checks.

Troubleshooting Check Print Offset Settings

If the check text is printing too high or too low, use the check print offset setting to adjust its placement:

1. From the left navigation panel, click Setup.
2. Within the Setup left navigation, you will initially see the Firm Settings, click on the Financial Preferences tab on the top.
3. Scroll down to the Check Settings.
4. Check Print Offset
   • Text Prints Below the Line –  decrease the offset
   • Text Prints Above the Line –  increase the offset
5. You can enter any decimal between 0.00 and 2.00
6. It is recommended to print another test check to ensure the proper alignment of the printing.

Note:  If you observe any inconsistency with check spacing in the check-check-check style, it might be attributable to the page sizing within your printer settings.