--- title: User Guide - Printing Checks in Smartwebs description: "This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating and printing vendor checks within the Smartwebs platform.\n\nPrerequisites & Requirements\nSmartwebs Account Access: Ensure you have permissions to manage payables.\nVendor Invoice: The invoice must already be created in Smartwebs prior to issuing a payment.\nCheck Stock Paper: Standard top-check or compatible blank check stock is required for printing.\nRecommended Check Stock: Computer-Printed Check Stock on Amazon\nStep-by-Step Instructions\nStep 1: Create the Payment\n\nNavigate to Payables > Payments in the top/side navigation menu.\nClick the Make a Payment button.\nIn the slide-out drawer on the right side of the screen, fill in the following details:\nVendor Name: Type and select the appropriate vendor.\nPayment Type: Select Check.\nMemo: Enter a relevant description or invoice reference for tracking.\nPayment Date: Select the intended date of the payment.\nUnder the outstanding invoices list, select the checkbox next to the invoice(s) you wish to pay.\nClick Save.\nStep 2: Queue and Print the Check\n\nNavigate to Payables > Checks.\nLocate the payment you just created under the Pending tab.\nSelect the checkbox next to the payment item.\nClick Print Selected Check.\nIn the prompt window:\n\n\nEnter the starting Check Number.\nSelect the appropriate Check Position (e.g., Top, Middle, Bottom depending on your stock layout).\nClick Print.\nStep 3: Output and Verification\n\nClick Open on the confirmation popup to open the check PDF in a new browser tab.\n\n\nVerify the check details on the PDF.\nPrint the PDF document onto your physical check stock paper.\nOnce printed, close the PDF tab and return to the Smartwebs browser window.\nRespond to the prompt: \"Did the check print correctly?\"\n\n\nYes: Moves the record to the Printed tab and finalizes the transaction.\nNo: Leaves the transaction under the Pending tab so you can adjust settings and re-print.\nTroubleshooting & Tips\nAlignment Issues: If text alignment is off, check your print dialog settings to ensure scaling is set to 100% or Actual Size (avoid \"Fit to Printable Area\").\nReprinting: If a check misprints or jams, selecting No during the final prompt allows you to safely retry without duplicating accounting entries." --- [Skip to content](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/en-us/smartwebs-solutions/user-guide-printing-checks-in-smartwebs#main-content) English - United States Show submenu for translations ![Logo-FullColor HOA management Platform-1](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/hubfs/Logo-FullColor%20HOA%20management%20Platform-1.svg) - [Smartwebs Solutions Home](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/) - [Contact Us](https://share.hsforms.com/2VBrljHAiSeCkcUy_-IEe_Aq0yoc) - [Manage Tickets](https://support.smartwebs.com/tickets-view) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Smartwebs Solutions Home](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/) - [Contact Us](https://share.hsforms.com/2VBrljHAiSeCkcUy_-IEe_Aq0yoc) - [Manage Tickets](https://support.smartwebs.com/tickets-view) - English - United States Show submenu for translations - [Contact Us](https://share.hsforms.com/2VBrljHAiSeCkcUy_-IEe_Aq0yoc) [Contact Us](https://share.hsforms.com/2VBrljHAiSeCkcUy_-IEe_Aq0yoc) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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[Payables](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/en-us/smartwebs-solutions/accounting?hsLang=en-us#payables) October 23, 2026 # User Guide - Printing Checks in Smartwebs This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating and printing vendor checks within the Smartwebs platform. ### **Prerequisites & Requirements** - **Smartwebs Account Access:** Ensure you have permissions to manage payables. - **Vendor Invoice:** The invoice must already be created in Smartwebs prior to issuing a payment. - **Check Stock Paper:** Standard top-check or compatible blank check stock is required for printing. - *Recommended Check Stock:* [Computer-Printed Check Stock on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Designed-Computer-Printed-Quickbooks-Versacheck/dp/B06ZY8XKFH) ### Step-by-Step Instructions ##### Step 1: Create the Payment ![](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-23-2026-04-09-46-1802-PM.png?width=670&height=319&name=image-png-Oct-23-2026-04-09-46-1802-PM.png) 1. Navigate to **Payables** \> **Payments** in the top/side navigation menu. 2. Click the **Make a Payment** button. 3. In the slide-out drawer on the right side of the screen, fill in the following details: - **Vendor Name:** Type and select the appropriate vendor. - **Payment Type:** Select **Check**. - **Memo:** Enter a relevant description or invoice reference for tracking. - **Payment Date:** Select the intended date of the payment. 4. Under the outstanding invoices list, select the checkbox next to the invoice(s) you wish to pay. 5. Click **Save**. ###### Step 2: Queue and Print the Check ![](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-23-2026-04-12-29-1048-PM.png?width=670&height=207&name=image-png-Oct-23-2026-04-12-29-1048-PM.png) 1. Navigate to **Payables** \> **Checks**. 2. Locate the payment you just created under the **Pending** tab. 3. Select the checkbox next to the payment item. 4. Click **Print Selected Check**. 5. In the prompt window: ![](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-23-2026-04-32-38-6790-PM.png?width=670&height=264&name=image-png-Oct-23-2026-04-32-38-6790-PM.png) - Enter the starting **Check Number**. - Select the appropriate **Check Position** (e.g., Top, Middle, Bottom depending on your stock layout). - Click **Print**. ###### Step 3: Output and Verification 1. Click **Open** on the confirmation popup to open the check PDF in a new browser tab. ![](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-23-2026-04-33-25-6632-PM.png?width=553&height=215&name=image-png-Oct-23-2026-04-33-25-6632-PM.png) 2. Verify the check details on the PDF. 3. Print the PDF document onto your physical check stock paper. 4. Once printed, close the PDF tab and return to the Smartwebs browser window. 5. 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