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Andrew K 1.1 1 **To align the checkform to the actual checks you use:**
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3 * In your payroll program, go to the** "Employee Information"** screen and select an employee from the list.
4 * Click on** "Pay History"** from the top tool bar.
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6 [[image:Aligning_Paycheck_Printing_01.png||alt="Learn how to align paychecks for printing." height="610" width="521"]]
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9 * With a check showing in the window for the employee, click on the **"Reprint"** button and print the check on plain paper.
10 * **Take the printout** of the check and hold it up against one of the actual checks you will be using and **determine the direction** the print needs to be moved and approximately how much.
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13 [[image:Aligning_Paycheck_Printing_02.png||alt="Learn how to align paychecks for printing." height="352" width="679"]]
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16 * Go to the **"Utilities"** menu across the top of your monitor screen and click on **"Check Designer"**, this will open a template of your checkform.
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18 [[image:Aligning_Paycheck_Printing_03.png||alt="Learn how to align paychecks for printing." height="398" width="678"]]
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21 * Go to the **"Edit"** menu and click on **"Select All", **this will place dots around all of the items on the template, indicating they have been selected.
22 * Using the arrows on your keyboard,** move the information in the direction to align it**.
23 \\//**NOTE: **1/4 inch movement on the template is about 8 to 10 clicks on an arrow.//
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25 [[image:Aligning_Paycheck_Printing_04 (1).png||alt="Learn how to align paychecks for printing." height="797" width="598"]]
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28 * When you have finished with the alignment, go to the** File** menu and select **"Return to Payroll"**, when prompted, **save the changes**.
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30 [[image:Aligning_Paycheck_Printing_05.png||alt="Learn how to align paychecks for printing." height="340" width="538"]]
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33 * **Reprint the check** again on plain paper and check the alignment.
34 * If further adjustment is necessary,** repeat the above steps**.
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38 == Related Pages: ==
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40 === [[Printing Paycheck Stubs in Quickbooks>>doc:Mac.Checkforms ».Printing Paycheck Stubs in Quickbooks .WebHome]] ===
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42 FAQ: My checks are 3 per page and I will print the checks from Quickbooks. How do I get a paycheck stub for my employees?
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45 === [[Selecting a Checkform to Use>>doc:Mac.Checkforms ».Selecting a Checkform to Use .WebHome]] ===
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47 Learn how you can select checkforms from your Aatrix Payroll program.
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50 === [[Adding a Company Name and Address to Paycheck Stubs>>doc:Mac.Checkforms ».Adding a Company Name and Address to Paycheck Stubs .WebHome]] ===
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52 Read on how to add your company name and address to paycheck stubs.
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55 === [[Getting Back to the Payroll Program>>doc:Mac.Checkforms ».Getting Back to the Payroll Program .WebHome]] ===
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57 FAQ: I finished editing my checkforms and closed the window by clicking the button in the upper left corner, how do I get back to my payroll program?
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60 === [[Selecting Checkform for Direct Deposit Employees>>doc:Mac.Checkforms ».Selecting Checkform for Direct Deposit Employees .WebHome]] ===
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62 Learn when and how to select a checkform for direct deposit employees.