Can print checks from the Self Employed program in Quickbooks? If so, how?

Thank you for reaching out to the Community, monadifiore-gmai.

The option to create/print check is not available in QuickBooks Self-Employed. You can only send invoice and track the transactions. 

We have the QuickBooks Online plan that can let you create and print checks. If you wish to switch plans, just click here to know more about the different plans and pricing of QuickBooks Online. Just click the plan you want to subscribe to. You can use a trial first to know how it works. To create and print the check in QuickBooks Online, you can follow the easy steps below:

1. Click the +New button from the left menu. 
2. Select Checks under the Vendors section.
3. Enter a vendor name and the check details.
4. At the bottom menu, click Print check.
5. Enter a check number if necessary.
6. Click Preview and Print or see the Print setup. 
7. Select Print once done. 

You may refer to these articles on how to connect your bank transactions, print checks and to reconcile in QBO:

• How to connect your bank accounts to QuickBooks.

• How to print checks.

• Reconcile an account in QuickBooks Online.

Let me know if there's anything I can help you. I'm always glad to help. Have a great day!

Thank you for the response.  But, it's not clear to me which program covers check printing.  Which monthly subscription is needed to print checks?  

Thanks for your follow-up questions about check printing, @monadifiore-gmai. 

To clarify, all QuickBooks Online (QBO) versions (Simple Start, Essentials, Plus, and Advanced) allow you to do so. You'll want to visit this link to choose the right plan that suits your business needs:  QuickBooks Online plans and pricing. 

For further insights, you can also visit this article to know more about creating checks in QBO and learn how to print them. 

Post some more of your concerns again if you have any. We're always here to help. 

Hello, thank you for the follow up.  I spoke with one of the Sales reps through online chat and he said that the Simple Start plan does NOT allow you to print checks.  He said I'd have to go with at least the Essentials or one of the higher plans to have the ability to print.  Can you verify for me so that I do not have to go through any more of this trouble?  I've already spent way too much time AND money trying to answer this question.

Allow me to provide you with some information about printing checks in QuickBooks Online, monadifiore-gmai.

I can see how printing a check is important for your business. As mentioned by @katherinejoyceO, all QuickBooks Online (QBO) version has the ability to print a check. You'll just have to make sure to set up your print settings and use a formatted check for QuickBooks. You can also use QuickBooks compatible checks from Intuit. To set up your printer for test prints, follow the steps provided below: 

1. Select + New.
2. Select Print checks.
3. Select Print setup.
4. Select your check type, voucher, or standard.
5. Select View preview and print sample. Then select Print.
6. Follow the on-screen steps to finish printing your sample check.
7. Put the sample print under a blank check. See if they line up correctly.

Also, make sure to use Adobe Acrobat so that you'll not encounter issues when printing a check. Please check out these articles for more information:

• Configure Your Print Settings For Printing Checks In QuickBooks Online
• Print Checks in QuickBooks Online

Additionally, to make sure you're choosing the right plan for your business, please see the comparison chart so you'll know the difference: Accounting Plans That Is Right For You.

Let us know if you have any concerns about printing checks in QBO. The Community is always here to assist you anytime.