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How to Set Your Default Printed Check Type and Order Checks

Several types of printed checks are available and able to be ordered.

Jeffrey Mo avatar
Written by Jeffrey Mo
Updated over a week ago

You have several types of printed checks to choose from when running payroll or printing a manual check.


The default type of check that is printed

  1. Log in to your Fingercheck account as an Administrator.

  2. Click the SETUP tab > Company > Default Settings.

  3. From the Check Style drop-down list, select an option.

  4. Click Save.


Types of checks

Following are the types of checks you can select.

Check1 - QuickBooks check top

Check2 - Checks with stub top

Check3 - Checks with stub bottom

Check4 - QuickBooks check top with stub

Check5 - Pressure seal check

Check6 - Checks stub top group by earning

Check7 - Checks stub bottom group by earning


Ordering paper check refills

Maintaining an adequate supply of compatible check stock is essential for uninterrupted payroll processing in Fingercheck. We support several printed check layouts, including QuickBooks-compatible formats and checks with stubs positioned at the top or bottom.

To avoid misprints or formatting issues, it's important to use check stock that matches your selected layout. Nelco Solutions is Fingercheck's preferred supplier for check stock. They offer a full line of check products that are guaranteed to work with Fingercheck’s printing system, including the following types:

  • Blank top, middle, or bottom checks

  • Preprinted checks with business and banking information

  • Check envelopes designed to match Fingercheck formats

You can browse and order Fingercheck-compatible checks directly from Nelco:


Benefits of Nelco Checks

Ordering check refills in advance offers several advantages:

  • Guaranteed Compatibility: Nelco checks are tested and approved for Fingercheck’s formatting and print settings, reducing printing errors.

  • Time Savings: Avoid delays by having checks ready when you need them—especially for off-cycle or emergency payrolls.

  • Security: Nelco checks include advanced security features like watermarks, microprinting, and anti-copy technology to help prevent fraud.

  • Professional Appearance: Using high-quality, standardized check stock helps ensure your business maintains a polished, trustworthy look.

By ordering directly from Nelco, you’ll ensure that your printed checks meet Fingercheck’s specifications and maintain a smooth payroll process.

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