

Follow the on-screen steps to finish printing your sample check.After adjusting the grid, select View preview and print sample.Note: The numbers on the vertical and horizontal fields are adjustable and tell QuickBooks exactly where to print the check amount. QuickBooks will automatically adjust the alignment. In the check image window, drag the grid so the numbers are in the same place they appear on your sample print.This opens up the check in an alignment window where you can adjust the margins to correct the alignment: If the check still doesn’t line up, here’s how you can fine-tune your check alignment. If the alignment looks good, then you’re ready to print on your regular checks. Check the alignment of your sample against a blank check.

Go back to QuickBooks and select View preview and print sample.Then select the How? link to set Adobe Reader as your browser’s default PDF viewer. After installing Acrobat, go back to QuickBooks.This takes you to Adobe’s page where you can download the latest version of Acrobat Reader. Select the latest version of the Reader link.Here’s how to download it and set it as your default PDF viewer:

Adobe Reader is required for printing both Standard and Voucher checks. If the sample print doesn’t line up with the blank check, we recommend using Adobe Acrobat for printing checks. You’re ready to print on your regular blank checks.
