Blank Check Stock Printing (Extension) in CustomBooks™

Blank Check Stock Printing (Extension)

The Blank Check Stock Printing extension allows bookkeepers and accountants to print checks directly from CustomBooks™ using blank check stock. This extension enhances security, reduces costs compared to pre-printed checks, and simplifies operations by enabling the use of a single type of check stock for all bank accounts when paying bills or running payroll.

Installation

To install the Blank Check Stock Printing extension:
  1. Open the Extension Store in CustomBooks™: Navigate to Extensions > Extension Store.
  2. Locate Blank Check Stock Printing in the Extension Store list.
  3. Click Install in the top-left corner or double-click to view the extension details, then select Install.


Blank Check Stock Printing Setup

Warning
Please Note: To print checks on blank check stock, you must use Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) and magnetic ink with your printer. The MICR font prints the account number and routing transit number (RTN) on the blank check stock, and magnetic ink ensures that computers can process the checks accurately.

To print the check correctly, the Bank Account Number and Routing Transit Number (RTN) must be entered in the Bank Details (G/L Account).

To complete this task:
  1. Open the Bank Details (G/L Account): Navigate to Chart of Accounts and double-click the Bank Account to open it.
  2. Enter the Bank Account Number and Routing Number. The Type of the G/L Account must be Cash or Cash and Equivalents to see the Bank Account # and Routing # fields.
  3. Click Save or Save and Close to apply the changes.


Using the Bank Check Stock Printing

  1. On the Payment or Bill Payment, click the Print drop-down and select Blank Check Stock Printing.



  2. A print preview (PDF Viewer) of the check will appear. Click the Print button in the PDF Viewer and select a printer equipped with the MICR font and magnetic ink.


Blank Check Stock Print Settings

Customize the way checks are printed to meet your specific requirements.

To access the Print Settings:
  1. Print Blank Check Stock through a Payment or Bill Payment.
  2. In the Blank Check Stock Print Preview window, click Print Settings.



Check Settings Tab

  • Check Type: Select the type of check layout. Options include:
    - Stub, Check
    - Check, Stub, Stub
    - Stub, Check, Stub
    - Stub, Stub, Check
  • Check and Stub Equal Width: Enable or disable this option to ensure the check and stub have equal widths.
  • Spacing: Adjust the spacing for Check/Stub (inches) and Stub/Stub (inches).



Bank Tab

Enter the bank details required for check printing:
  • Bank Name
  • Bank Phone #
  • Bank Address
  • Bank City, State, ZIP Code
  • ABA RTN Prefix (REQUIRED): The first two digits of the bank's Routing Transit Number, indicating the Federal Reserve district where the bank is located.



Our Company Tab

Input your company information:
  • Company Name
  • Company Street Address
  • Company Phone #
  • Company City, State, ZIP Code


    This information is automatically imported from the initial Setup Wizard or can be updated in the Admin Panel > Company Information.

Background, Signature and Logo Tab

  1. Enable or disable the check background, and upload a custom background if needed.
  2. Enable or disable the signature field, and upload a signature image if required.
  3. Choose to enable or disable the company logo. Use the system logo (from Admin Panel > Company Information) or upload a custom logo.