Follow the steps below to print a sample check or direct deposit when you order forms. Use the font size and style you intend to use in your live data when you print the sample checks. Before you print sample checks in Payroll, you need to set up your check format (refer to KB 31118 DocLink: How do I change my check format in Payroll?), must have a Payroll bank account set up in Cash Management with the desired check format specified on the bank account. Refer to the Cash Management Help topic, Setting up a bank account. If you created a new bank account be sure to change the bank account set on the Pay Group(s) in Payroll, Setup, Pay Groups.

1. From the Tasks menu, select Enter Time, and enter time for two or three employees as usual.
2. Process the time. DocLink: How do I process checks in Payroll?
3. Print the checks DocLink: How do I print checks in Payroll? or generate the direct deposits to plain paper DocLink: How do I generate direct deposits?.

Notes:

• Use the printer and printer driver that you plan to use when you print Payroll checks.
• A 10 point maximum font size is allowed when you print checks.
• A default 12 point font is used when you print checks to a text file.
• If you use your live company data instead of Timberline sample data to print sample checks, you must void the checks.
• Print at least two sample checks at once on plain paper. If using single sheet checks keep one copy of the strike sheet to compare to the preprinted forms you receive from your supplier. If using continous feed checks print two checks to ensure that your printer's continuous feed alignment is correct.
• For assistance with printer setup, refer to the Payroll Help topic, Setting up printers.