Laser checks on bottom are pre-printed computer check stock with the check printed at the foot of an 8.5 by 11 inch sheet and two perforated stubs running above it. Your accounting software prints the payee name, amount, date, and check number onto the pre-printed form through your laser or inkjet printer. Your company name, bank details, routing number, account number, and logo come on the paper before it ships. ABA-compliant, accepted at all major US banks, and available from Monroe, NY since 1997.
What Are Laser Checks on Bottom and What Makes This Format Different?
The bottom format positions the payment check at the foot of the page with two stubs above it. This is the reverse of the check-on-top format, where the check prints at the top and stubs sit below. The bottom format is primarily used in payroll operations where the stub detail is the first thing visible when an employee or contractor opens the envelope.
When the page is folded and inserted into a check envelope, the stubs with earnings and payment detail appear at the top of the document. The employee sees the pay breakdown immediately before reaching the check itself. For businesses processing regular payroll cycles, this presentation order reduces confusion about deductions and pay calculations because the detail leads the document rather than following it.
If your accounting software's default template is check on top rather than check on bottom, see our laser checks on top format, which matches the QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage default layout. For the check centered on the page with one stub above and one below, our computer check in middle covers Deltek and specific Sage configurations.
How to Print Laser Checks Using the Bottom Format
Laser check printing with a bottom-format template follows the same process as any other computer check format. The key step is confirming that your accounting software's check printing settings are configured to the check-on-bottom template before you load paper and run the job.
Open your accounting platform and navigate to the check printing settings. Select the check-on-bottom template. Load your pre-printed laser check stock into the printer. Run the print job through your software. The software maps its output fields to the bottom-format positions, and the payee information, amount, and MICR line print in the correct positions on every sheet.
The MICR line at the bottom of each check, which carries your routing and account number, is pre-printed to ABA standards. Your office printer handles only the variable transaction fields. Standard laser toner is all you need. No MICR toner required for most US bank setups. Verify with your bank if you process high volumes or have specific MICR requirements.
Laser Check Printing: Pre-Printed Stock vs Blank Check Stock
Pre-printed laser checks on bottom, which is this product, arrive with your banking details already on the paper. Your software only prints the transaction-specific fields at run time. This is the simpler setup for businesses using a single bank account.
Blank check stock for the bottom format, where the MICR line and all banking details print at run time through MICR toner, is better suited for businesses managing multiple bank accounts or changing banking details frequently. For that option, see our blank laser check stock on bottom.
Security Features and Customization on Every Laser Check
Every laser check on bottom includes fraud protection built into the paper stock:
- Microprinting along the signature line that blurs on any photocopy
- Heat-sensitive ink that disappears when the check surface is warmed
- Chemical-reactive paper that stains when exposed to bleach or solvent
- Void pantograph that reveals VOID on any copy
- True watermark visible from both sides under light
High security adds DocuGuard protection for businesses processing high-value payroll or AP payments. Free black and white logo printing on every order. Full-color logo printing available for a small fee. Three background design families: Marble, Diamond, and Prismatic. Orders start from 50 checks with bulk discounts at every quantity tier. For a full list of software-compatible check formats, see our accounting software compatible checks catalog.
Why Choose Checkomatic for Laser Checks on Bottom
Checkomatic has manufactured laser business checks from Monroe, NY since 1997. Every check ships pre-printed with your details and free logo included. All orders carry a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Standard delivery runs 3 to 5 business days. Rush production and expedited shipping are available for urgent payroll deadlines. If you find a lower advertised price for the same specification, we match it.
Laser checks on bottom are the right format when your payroll software template places the check at the foot of the page or when you want employees to see their earnings detail before the check itself. Every sheet from Checkomatic ships ABA-compliant, precisely formatted, and ready for your next print run.
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