I am trying to print a check, I need your help for alligning the check

Hey there, smarkose. 

Thanks for stopping by this evening, I;m happy to help you fix the alignment on your checks, follow these steps below:

Step 1: Set up printing preference

1. Go to Settings ⚙, then select Payroll Settings.
2. In the Preferences section, select Paycheck Printing.
3. Select Preprinted QuickBooks-compatible voucher check stock.
4. Select Print 1 stub or Print 2 stubs, then OK.

Step 2: Set up check alignment

1. Select Open Alignment Window, then print the sample check.
2. Follow the instructions, then close the window.
3. Select Align Checks, then print the PDF file.
4. Follow the instructions, then enter the letter and number that fits best.
5. Select Update Settings, then OK.

Tip on how to align the print

Let’s say the letter K and number 5 are your current settings in the Printer setup preference. You print a sample check but the information is too:

• Low - Enter a letter that’s before the letter K (A to J) to move the information up.
• High - Enter a letter that’s after the letter K (L to X) to move the information down.
• Far-right - Enter a number that’s less than 5 (0 to 4) to move the information to the left.
• Far-left - Enter a number that’s more than 5 (6 to 9) to move the information to the right.

Step 3: Print a sample paycheck

1. Go to Workers or Payroll menu, then select Employees.
2. In the My Payroll section, select Paycheck list.
3. Select a paycheck, then select Print.

If you still need to make adjustments, then continue to repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 until you’re satisfied.

Do you need help with setting up other printing alignments? Here’s how you can set it up for checks, 1099 forms, and sales forms.

If you have any other questions, feel free to post here anytime. Thank you and have a nice afternoon. 

I have followed the Quick Books instructions and my check is still not aligning correctly.

Pay to the order information is printing below the line as well as the $ numbers is

printing below the designated box. Please help me align correctly.

I had some issues with my hard drive and had a computer repair guy transfer everything

to another hard drive and now it's having this issue.

Thank you

Thank you for joining in on the thread, Rosiethecat1.

I see that my colleague, Nick_M, has already provided steps and resources for configuring the settings for check printing. At this point, I recommend contacting our QBO Support so they can check this further with more tools. They are open weekdays from 6 AM to 6 AM PT.

1. Click on Help and click the Search tab.
2. Click Contact Us at the bottom.
3. Enter something like check alignment issue and click Continue.
4. Choose Start a chat or Get a callback.

You can always go back to this thread if you have more questions in mind. Take care always.