Why does my printer print my checks in reverse order?

Has this happened to you? Especially as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor that goes to many offices, has many different printers that you have to deal with. Does the check go in facedown, straight up, upside down.....?

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER TO PRINT THE CHECKS IN THE PROPER ORDER

The option to collate copies has been selected in the printer driver. When this option is selected, the printer will print a complete set of pages in a document followed by another complete set. For example: one copy of page 1, page 2, and page 3; followed by another copy of page 1, page 2 and page 3. QuickBooks considers each check a complete document.

When collate is turned on, three checks printed with two copies will print in the following order: Check #1, Check #2, Check #3, Copy #1, Copy #2,Copy #3.

If collate is turned off, that same set of checks will print out in this order: Check #1, Copy #1, Check #2, Copy #2, Check #3, Copy #3.

To resolve this issue:

1. From the QuickBooks File menu, choose Printer Setup.
2. Select Check/PayCheck from the Form Name drop-down list.
3. Make sure that the correct Printer name and Printer type are selected for your printer, and then click Options.
4. Locate the Collate option and change as necessary.

Note: Because different drivers have different options, please consult your printer manual or the printer manufacturer's technical support options for more help.

What if pages or checks are printing in reverse order?
Some printers default to printing pages in reverse order, printing the last page first. The same thing will happens with your checks when using these types of print.To resolve this issue, open the Properties of the printer driver used as the default printer. Look for an option that determines whether the first or last page prints first.

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