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Free check printing software trial

Check Writer 123 gives every new account a 14-day free trial with no card needed, and you can print real checks during it. In about ten minutes you can create an account, add a bank account, upload a logo and signature, preview a check and run a Test Print on plain paper. After the trial, plans start at $9.99 a month, with a 30-day money-back guarantee on your first payment.

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14-day free trial, no card needed. Works on Windows, Mac and Chromebook. Nothing to install.

Why people want to test check printing software first

You want to see it work before you pay

Check printing is easier to judge on screen than from a feature list. A trial lets you enter a real payee, watch the preview fill in and see the amount written out in words, with nothing charged to a card.

You would rather not install anything

Check Writer 123 runs in your web browser on Windows, Mac and Chromebook, so there is no download, no installer and no update to manage. You sign in, and you are ready.

You want to know your printer and paper will behave

Alignment is the part that surprises people. A free Test Print puts watermarked TEST PRINT checks on plain paper, so you can hold one against a real check and adjust before any real stock goes in the tray.

You want the price clear before you commit

Plans are a flat monthly fee from $9.99 with every feature on every plan, and the plans differ only in checks per month and bank accounts. You can see the full price before you ever enter a card.

What you can do in your first ten minutes

You do not need any paper to start. This is the order that gets most people from a new account to a printed test page fastest. For a longer walkthrough, see how to set up your first check.

1
Create your account
Sign up with your email address on the signup page. No card is asked for, and the 14-day trial starts straight away.
2
Add a bank account
Enter the name and address that appear on the account, the routing number and the account number. The routing number is checked for typos as you type, and the bank name can be filled in for you.
3
Add your logo and signature
Upload a logo if you have one. For the signature, upload an image, draw it with your mouse or finger, type your name in a script style, or leave it blank and sign by hand after printing.
4
Write a check and watch the preview
Enter a payee, an amount, a date and a memo. The live preview shows the finished check, and the amount in words is filled in for you. Save payees you will use again.
5
Run a Test Print
Print on ordinary paper with the free Test Print and hold it against a real check or a sheet of blank check stock in front of a light. Nudge the alignment if needed. When it looks right, print a real check.

What you can try during the trial

Live preview and automatic amount in words

You see the check as it will print while you type, and the written amount is generated for you, which removes a common source of mistakes.

Free Test Print

Print as many watermarked test pages on plain paper as you like. Test Prints never count toward a plan and cost nothing but a sheet of paper.

Three ways to print

Print on blank check stock, which prints the whole check including the MICR line, on pre-printed stock from your bank, or on plain letter paper. Plain-paper checks come in six designs.

Simple alignment

Nudge the whole page, the MICR line or the back page left, right, up or down in small steps. The settings are saved for each bank account, so you set them once.

Saved payees and a check register

Reuse vendors and employees, search every check you printed, print a register report or download the whole register as a CSV file.

Batch entry and multiple bank accounts

Enter up to 25 checks in one table, print up to 50 together, and add a separate bank account for each business or purpose within your plan.

A first Saturday with the trial

Dana runs a small cleaning business and writes about eight checks a month. On a Saturday she signs up, adds the business account, uploads the logo and types a first check for $245.00 to her supply company. The preview writes out two hundred forty-five and 00/100 for her.

She prints a Test Print on plain paper, finds it sits a little low next to a real check, nudges the page up and prints again. About ten minutes in, she has a saved account and a saved payee. At eight checks a month the Occasional plan at $9.99 would suit her, which is $119.88 over twelve months, plus her own paper and ink.

An illustration with made-up figures, not a real customer.

What does free check printing software really cost?

Check Writer 123 is a paid subscription with a free trial in front of it. The trial lasts 14 days, needs no card, and lets you print real checks. If you do not add a card, nothing is charged and access ends when the trial does.

After the trial, the Occasional plan is $9.99 a month for 20 checks and 2 bank accounts, Mid Tier is $13.99 for 60 checks and 4 accounts, and Unlimited is $29.99 with no limit on either. Every plan has every feature. Your first payment has a 30-day money-back guarantee, and you can cancel any time in Settings.

You also pay for your own printer paper and ink, and for blank check stock if you choose it. Test Prints and reprints do not count against your monthly total, and there is no per-check fee, only the monthly plan price. See pricing and the refund policy for the full terms.

What should you test during a free trial of check printing software?

Fourteen days is enough to learn whether a tool fits you, if you use them on purpose. A short list:

Alignment: does a Test Print line up with a real check or with your blank stock, and are the adjustments easy?
Your real printer: try the one you will use every month, not a different one.
The payees you pay most: enter two or three, save them and write a repeat check.
Your record: open the register and download the CSV to see whether it gives you what your bookkeeper needs.
Your bank: show a real printed check to your bank before you rely on it. Acceptance is up to the bank.
Reprints and voids: reprint a saved check and print a voided one, to see how each appears in the register.
Your volume: count your checks in a typical month to see which plan would fit.
Setup speed: time yourself. A quick start is a good sign that the tool will stay out of your way.

Should you start on plain paper or on blank check stock?

Start with plain paper, because you can test for free. A Test Print is watermarked, so it cannot be mistaken for a real check, and you can repeat it until the alignment is right.

For the checks you actually send to payees, blank check stock is the recommended choice. It prints the whole check, including the MICR line, on 3-to-a-page stock with the stubs you can use for your records. If your bank gave you pre-printed checks, you can print just the date, payee, amount, amount in words, memo and signature onto them.

Plain-paper checks come in six designs: Blue and Rose, Marble Green, Marble Gold, Marble Blue, Blue Linen and Plain White. They suit deposits you make yourself or by mobile deposit. Whether any bank accepts a check is up to the bank. If you also want a paper record to keep by hand, there is a free printable check register.

What it costs

One flat monthly price with every feature on every plan. The plans differ only in checks per month and bank accounts. You also pay for your own paper and ink.

Occasional Pack

$9.99

per month

20 checks a month

2 bank accounts

Mid Tier

$13.99

per month

60 checks a month

4 bank accounts

Unlimited

$29.99

per month

Unlimited checks

Unlimited bank accounts

A check counts when you press Print. Reprints and Test Prints are free. 30-day money-back guarantee on your first payment; see the refund policy.

Frequently asked questions

Is there free check printing software?

Check Writer 123 offers a 14-day free trial with no card needed, and you can print real checks during it. After the trial it is a paid subscription from $9.99 a month. Nothing is installed, because it runs in your web browser.

Do I need a credit card to start the free trial?

No. You sign up with your email address and the 14-day trial starts without asking for a card. If you never add a card, you are never charged, and access simply ends when the trial does. You can add a card later when you pick a plan.

Can I print real checks during the free trial?

Yes. You can print real checks on blank check stock, pre-printed stock or plain paper during the trial. You can also run free Test Prints on plain paper first, which carry a TEST PRINT watermark and never count toward a plan, so you can get the alignment right before using real stock.

What happens when the 14 days are over?

If you have not added a card, nothing is charged and access ends. To keep printing, choose a plan on the pricing page: Occasional at $9.99 a month, Mid Tier at $13.99 or Unlimited at $29.99. Your first payment is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.

How long does setup take?

About ten minutes. You create the account, add a bank account with its routing and account numbers, upload a logo and a signature if you want them, write a check to see the preview, and run a Test Print. You do not need any check stock to begin.

Do I have to download or install anything?

No. Check Writer 123 runs in your browser on Windows, Mac and Chromebook, and works with any printer your computer can print to. There is nothing to download, install or update. You sign in on any of those computers and your bank accounts and register are there.

How much does it cost after the trial, and can I get a refund?

Plans are $9.99 a month for 20 checks and 2 bank accounts, $13.99 for 60 checks and 4 accounts, or $29.99 for unlimited checks and accounts. Every plan has every feature. Your first payment has a 30-day money-back guarantee, and you can cancel any time in Settings.

Does a Test Print use up my checks?

No. A Test Print prints a watermarked page on plain paper and never counts toward your monthly total. Reprinting a saved check is also free. A check counts only when you press Print on a real check, which is the moment it is saved to your register.

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