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marta10
Level 1

Checks are printing in reverse order how do I change it?

Change print order of checks?
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Jessica_young
Moderator

Checks are printing in reverse order how do I change it?

I can help with this. @marta10.

 

To resolve the issue, you need to update the print order preferences. Here's how:

  1. From File, select Printer setup.
  2. In the Form Name ▼ dropdown, choose the transaction type.
  3. Select Options.
  4. In the Page order field, select either Front to back or Back to front.
  5. Select OK to save the printer settings.
  6. Select OK to close the Printer setup window.

Important:

  • The location of the Page order preference may vary. It's usually found in the Advanced tab after selecting Options. If you have difficulty locating this preference, please consult your printer's manufacturer for assistance.
  • Some printers by default print pages in reverse order (or printing the last page first). Please check the documentation that came with your printer for steps to change your printer Properties settings.

Let me know if you have other questions on this! I'm always around to help.

Lawpractice101
Level 1

Checks are printing in reverse order how do I change it?

Can you help with checks that print upside down. I made sure that the most recent version of acrobat is installed. 

Lawpractice101
Level 1

Checks are printing in reverse order how do I change it?

Also, from where are you accessing this File menu you mention. Is this for Mac? We are working from a Windows 10 system here. Thank you.

Jessica_young
Moderator

Checks are printing in reverse order how do I change it?

Hey there, @Lawpractice101.

 

Since you already updated your Adobe, you could check the printing alignment setting in QuickBooks and make sure it's set up correctly. The steps below will guide you on how to do it:

  1. Select the Plus icon (+) on the Toolbar.
  2. Under Vendors, choose Print Checks.
  3. At the bottom of the page, select Print Setup.
  4. The window changes to Print checks setup. Choose Nocontinue setup at the bottom of the page. On the next screen, select Nocontinue setup.
  5. Now you’re on Fine-tune alignment. Drag the grid inside the large square to the place where it appears on your printout. This lets QuickBooks figure out how to adjust the alignment.
  6. Select View preview and print sample in the lower left and choose Print at the bottom.
  7. After the sample is printed on plain paper, hold it up to the light against a check and see if the alignment is correct.
  8. If you still need to do some fine-tuning, close the sample and then go back to the grid to make adjustments, then print a fresh sample.
  9. Select Finish Setup when your sample’s alignment looks correct.

I'm also including this article for more information about this process: Setup to print checks.

 

That should do it. Let me know if this provides the solution for you! I'll be around.

F77
Level 1

Checks are printing in reverse order how do I change it?

I tried to find the option in quickbooks desktop to change the order of the checks printing but could not find it anywhere

JoesemM
Moderator

Checks are printing in reverse order how do I change it?

You can rearrange the order of your checks by accessing the Printer Setup, F77. Let’s get you organized and make sure your printing is perfect.

 

If your check or paycheck was printed incorrectly, you can adjust the printing order in QuickBooks Desktop by following these steps:

 

  1. Go to File, then click Printer Setup.
  2. In the Form Name ▼ dropdown, choose Check/Paycheck.
  3. Click Options.
  4. In the Page order ▼ dropdown, choose either Front to back or Back to front.
  5. The page order location may vary per printer. Check your printer’s manual or contact the manufacturer if you need help.
  6. Click OK twice.

 

Your checks should now print in the order you selected. For additional information on printing, voiding, and modifying checks, refer to this article: Create, modify, and print checks.

 

Additionally, I'll share this article that can assist you if you need to set up a vendor for regular payments in QuickBooks Desktop: Create an automatic recurring payment (check) to a vendor.

 

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions regarding changing the order of checks or any related inquiries about QuickBooks Desktop. I’m here to help ensure everything runs smoothly. Stay safe.

CC359
Level 1

Checks are printing in reverse order how do I change it?

What are the steps for QuickBooks Online? We're having an issue with the checks printing in the reverse order, then having to go in and manually change all of the check numbers. 

Clark_B
QuickBooks Team

Checks are printing in reverse order how do I change it?

You'll have to manually arrange the checks in the desired order before printing, @CC359. Below, I'll share some insights to resolve this.

 

To begin with, you'll have to specify your preferred order in the Sort By section before printing to ensure all necessary details are properly printed. Here are the steps to follow:

 

  1. Navigate to the +New icon and select Print Checks.
  2. Choose the appropriate account for the checks and mark the checks you wish to print.
  3. In the Sort by section, set your preferred order for the checks.
  4. Click on Preview and Print to review everything.
  5. Once reviewed, you can proceed by clicking Print.

 

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You can also check this article to help you set up your print settings and check alignment: Configure your print settings for printing checks in QBO.

 

In case you encounter problems when printing paychecks, pay stubs, and forms, check this resource to help you fix them: Troubleshoot printing, paychecks, pay stubs, and forms.

 

Additionally, you might want to explore the services offered by our QuickBooks Live Expert Assisted team. They can assist you with checks, sales, or any other transactions you need help with.

 

Please feel free to utilize the comment section if you have further concerns about the reverse printing of checks. I'll be here to further assist you.

CC359
Level 1

Checks are printing in reverse order how do I change it?

That's a lot of checks to manually re-sort when it's a high volume company. Y'all don't have any feature similar to on the bank feed when importing a spreadsheet, where it asks to keep the current values or flip them because they posted negative when it should've been a positive? If not, can we get that feature on the line up for a future release? Simply say, "Checks printed in reverse order" so QB knows to adjust all the check numbers after printing so they're correct? 

Nicole_N
QuickBooks Team

Checks are printing in reverse order how do I change it?

We appreciate your idea for a feature that automatically adjusts check numbers after printing, CC359.

 

Please know that we value our customers' feedback as it helps us enhance our products and services. While the feature you're looking for is currently unavailable in QuickBooks Online, we encourage you to submit your idea so our product development team can evaluate it for possible inclusion in a future release. You can follow the steps below:

 

  1. Open your QuickBooks Online account.
  2. Hit the Gear icon at the top, then select Feedback.


     
  3. Type in your product suggestions.
  4. Click Next to submit feedback.

 

You can visit our Customer Feedback page to keep track of your requests and other feature updates.

 

For additional insights on managing check printing in QBO, feel free to explore these informative articles:   

 

 

Do you have more questions or need help printing checks? Please never hesitate to leave a reply below. We'll gladly provide the necessary help you need. 

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