Getting started · 5 MINUTE GUIDE

Print your first cheque

Complete bank setup, calibration and your first accurate print.

PrintMyCheque guides you through three setup stages. Use sample details for the first test and verify every printed position before issuing a real cheque.

Before you begin

Use sample or masked information while testing. Verify the physical output before issuing any cheque.

  1. 1
    STEP 1

    Add your bank account

    Open Add bank, choose the bank and enter only the details needed to identify the account.

    • Account-holder name and last four account digits are required.
    • Choose a ready layout when available; otherwise request or create a private layout.
  2. 2
    STEP 2

    Calibrate the printer

    Print the calibration sheet on plain A4 paper at Actual size or 100%.

    • Place the sheet over a cheque leaf to compare alignment.
    • Save horizontal and vertical offsets in millimetres.
  3. 3
    STEP 3

    Prepare and verify

    Open New cheque, confirm the bank layout and enter the payee, amount, date and cheque number.

    • Review the live preview.
    • Print one test cheque and check it before handing it over.

Final checklist

Confirm these items before you finish.

  • The intended bank account and layout are selected
  • Printer scale is 100% or Actual size
  • Margins and browser headers are disabled
  • Payee, amount, date and cheque number have been verified
COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions about this guide

Do I need a special printer?

No. Use a printer that accepts the cheque-leaf size and complete calibration for that printer.

What information is stored for the bank account?

The standard setup asks for the account holder, bank, branch details and only the last four account digits for identification.