Printing checks causes print later checkbox

wireman121 · ‎December 08, 2019

I've been having an issue the last few months where I print a paycheck and go through the whole process, but once QuickBooks saves the check and moves to a "new" check, its marking the previously printed check for "Print Later" which is not recording the check number. I need to go back to the check after saving and leaving the window, uncheck the "Print Later" checkbox, adjust the check number (because it just keeps incrementing up) and save again. I've tried everything to get this to stop, but I'm stuck with these extra steps. I've submitted bug reports for months as well, but no one has responded or attempted to fix the issue.

MJoy_D · ‎December 08, 2019

Let’s run the Verify and rebuild tools to resolve the error you're having in printing your checks, @wireman121.

The Verify Data will identify any data issues within your company file. Then, the Rebuild tool will self-resolve it. Check the steps below:

Verify data:

Go to File, then Utilities and choose Verify Data.

If it will detect an error, proceed and Rebuild your data:

Go back to File menu and then Utilities and select Rebuild Data.
Choose OK if you’ll receive a message to back-up your company file.
After creating the back-up file, the Rebuild Data utility will run automatically.
Click OK when you get the message Rebuild has completed.

For detailed guidance, see this article: Verify and Rebuild Data in QuickBooks Desktop.

You can leave a comment below if you need further assistance or help about your QuickBooks, by leaving a comment below. Take care and have a wonderful week!

wireman121 · ‎December 08, 2019

I have already tried this multiple times and it has not resolved my issue.

Anonymous · ‎December 08, 2019

Hi there, wireman121.

We appreciate your effort in trying the steps above. Now, we've got another way to do to resolve printing issues in QuickBooks Desktop.

Please follow the steps of the solutions in this article: Troubleshoot PDF and Print problems with QuickBooks Desktop

If none of these works, please contact us. We can escalate this to our engineers so they can fix it.

Click on the Help menu.
Select F1.
Select either Start a message or Get a callback.

We are here to make sure you QuickBooks is up and running. Let us know if you have other questions.

wireman121 · ‎December 12, 2019

None of these solutions worked for me. I am unable to find a way to communicate as you described from within QuickBooks...

Kayla H · ‎December 12, 2019

Hello, @wiseman121.

Thank you for following the troubleshooting steps provided above. In this case, if it's not data damage or a PDF issue then it could be caused by a broken application. I suggest to Uninstall Quickbooks and reinstall with a Clean Install. Please follow the instructions listed below.

Click the Windows icon (bottom left-hand side of the computer).
Select the Control Panel.
Locate Programs and Features.
Find the QuickBooks version that you are using.
Right Click QuickBooks and select Uninstall/Change.
Follow steps to remove QuickBooks Desktop.

After this has been completed please run the Clean install tool before installing QuickBooks back to the PC.

Click Here to install the Tool Hub. After the installation has completed here is a screenshot to assist with locating the clean install tool.

When running the clean install please select the correct version of Quickbooks that you are using. The example is shown below.

Once this has been completed please reinstall QuickBooks. To Install QuickBooks, you will need your license number and the product number to complete the installation.

If you need any more assistance, I'm only a click away.

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