Predefined payroll check layouts

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The application includes a number of predefined layouts for payroll checks. This topic gives a brief description of each check layout and provides the option to view an example of each layout so that you can see which ones are appropriate for your purposes.

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Notes

  • The check layouts are designed to match check styles that are available from Forms CS.
  • All check layout names indicate where the check falls in relation to the stub(s). "Top Check" indicates that the check prints first and the stub(s) follow. "Middle Check" indicates a stub-check-stub configuration.
  • Two-column layouts generally display deduction and withholding information together. Three-column layouts generally display deduction and withholding information separately.
  • All check layouts other than the 403L, 404L, 664L, 800L, and 811L include the MICR line variable, which enables you to print MICR information on the check stock. You will need to use MICR toner in your printer to enable your bank to read the MICR information.
  • All payroll check layouts include variables for direct deposit information. For those clients who do not process using direct deposit, you can easily remove the direct deposit information variables from the layout.
  • All payroll check layouts contain both current and YTD information. Layouts that use duplicate stubs contain both the current and YTD information on both stubs. All other layouts present Current information on the top stub and YTD information on the bottom stub, and have more room for detail.

See also

Layouts for blank stock

Click the layout names to preview the check layouts.

Top check placement

Middle check placement

Other

Layouts for preprinted stock

Click the layout names to preview the check layouts.

Top check placement

Middle check placement

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