What you need
Three things: a laser or inkjet printer, blank check stock (letter-size paper pre-printed with your bank's security background but no account numbers), and your company's routing and account numbers. You don't need special software installed — check printing software like Quick Check Writer runs in any browser.
Set up your company once
Add your business name, address, and bank details one time: bank name, bank address, routing number, and account number (you'll type the account number twice to confirm there's no typo). Set your next check number so your printed checks stay in sequence with your paper register. This information is saved only on your device — it isn't uploaded anywhere.
If you run more than one business or keep more than one account, Pro lets you add up to 10 companies and bank accounts, each with its own logo and check numbering, so you're not mixing up which account a check came from.
Add your logo
Upload your company logo and it prints on every check, which matters for anything handed to a landlord, vendor, or contractor who wants to see it looks like a real business check, not a personal one.
Fill in and print the check
Enter the payee, amount, date, and memo. The amount in words fills in automatically from the number, which is one of the more common places handwritten business checks get rejected for mismatches. Sign by drawing with your finger or mouse, uploading a photo of your signature, or typing it in a handwriting style — or leave it blank and sign by hand after printing.
Choose where the check sits on the page — top, middle, or bottom of the sheet, or three to a page — to match the stock you bought, and pick a start position so you can use up a partly-printed sheet instead of wasting it.
Write your first check free
No download and no credit card. Add your bank once, fill in the check, print or share it as a PDF.
Write your first check freeThe voucher stub
Most business check stock includes one or two tear-off stubs below the check. Quick Check Writer prints a stub note on these — useful for noting what invoice a payment covers, which is the main thing a bookkeeper or the payee's AP department will look for. It's not a payroll stub with tax withholding lines (see printing payroll checks for that distinction); it's a plain memo line for accounts-payable use.
Keep a register automatically
Every check you print is logged in a register automatically, so you don't have to re-enter it in a paper check ledger. You can filter the register by All, Printed, or Void, mark a check void if you made a mistake or it was never cashed, and export the whole register as a CSV for your bookkeeper or accounting software. There's no live QuickBooks or Xero sync — the CSV export is the hand-off point.
Printing it correctly
Run the built-in alignment test on plain paper first and adjust the X/Y offsets in inches until the test print lines up with your actual check stock. Always print at 100% scale — never "Fit to page" — and turn off browser headers and footers, since either one will shift the MICR line and risk a check your bank's scanner can't read. If you're printing from a phone, use the Share → Print option.
Choose "Blank check stock" mode if your paper has no numbers pre-printed (this prints the full MICR line with your routing, account, and check number) or "Pre-printed checks" mode if you're using checks where the bank line is already printed and you only need payee, amount, date, and memo to fill in.
Who this is for
Landlords who write a handful of checks a month to contractors or vendors, small businesses paying rent or suppliers, and anyone tired of ordering a box of 500 pre-printed checks for a business that writes checks occasionally. If you're writing a few checks and don't want unused stock sitting in a drawer, printing on demand from blank stock is usually cheaper and faster.
Plans
The first check is free, full quality, no credit card. Basic is $1.99/month for one company and bank account. Personal is $2.99/month for two bank accounts. Pro is $4.99/month (or $49.99/year) for up to 10 companies and bank accounts with no ads — the plan most small businesses running more than one account or entity will want. See pricing for details.
Frequently asked questions
Can I print business checks from a blank sheet of paper?
No — you need check stock that carries your bank's security background (microprint, watermark, etc.) even though the account numbers aren't pre-printed. Plain paper checks are generally not accepted by banks.
Do I need special MICR ink or toner?
Many banks still prefer or require magnetic ink/toner for the routing and account line, since it reads faster on their scanners. See our guide on whether you need MICR ink.
Can I use this for more than one company?
Yes — the Pro plan supports up to 10 companies and bank accounts, each with its own logo, address, and check numbering.
Does it sync with QuickBooks?
No. Quick Check Writer keeps its own check register that you can export as a CSV, but it doesn't sync or import directly with QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software.
Where do I buy blank check stock?
Office supply stores and Amazon sell it, typically $15–$40 for 500 sheets depending on layout and security features. See our blank check stock guide.
Related guides
- Print payroll checks
- Blank check stock guide
- Do you need MICR ink?
- How to write a check
- Online check writer
Last updated October 27, 2026.