Yes, you can use check printing software on a Chromebook, as long as the software runs in a web browser. Most traditional check printing programs are installed on Windows or Mac and will not install on ChromeOS. A browser-based tool such as Check Writer 123 opens in Chrome, so it works on a Chromebook without installing anything.
Why many check printing programs do not work on a Chromebook
A Chromebook runs ChromeOS, which is built around the Chrome browser and web apps. Programs written as installers for Windows or Mac are not designed to run there. If the product's download page offers only a Windows installer or a Mac installer, it is not made for a Chromebook. Always check the system requirements before you pay for any software.
Some Chromebooks can run Android apps or a Linux environment, but that does not mean a Windows check printing program will run on them. Rather than looking for workarounds, it is simpler to choose a tool that was built for the browser. Read online versus desktop check printing software for a plain comparison.
What works on a Chromebook
| Kind of tool | Works on a Chromebook? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Browser-based check printing software | Yes | Opens in Chrome. Nothing to install. Prints through the Chrome print window. |
| Windows-only desktop check software | No | Needs a Windows computer. |
| Mac-only desktop check software | No | Needs a Mac. |
| Spreadsheet or document templates | Sometimes | Work in Google Sheets or Docs, but you manage the layout, alignment and records yourself. |
What you need to print checks on a Chromebook
- A Chromebook with the Chrome browser, which is already built in.
- A printer your Chromebook can reach, over Wi-Fi or by USB cable. See how to set up a printer for printing checks on a Chromebook.
- Check paper: blank check stock, pre-printed stock or plain letter paper.
- Your bank account details.
How Check Writer 123 works on a Chromebook
Check Writer 123 is check printing software that runs in Chrome. You sign in, add your bank account, type the check, read the live preview and print through the Chrome print window with Ctrl+P. A free Test Print on plain paper lets you check alignment before you use real stock, and each bank account remembers its alignment settings. Your account and register follow your sign-in, so the same checks are there on any computer.
For the full walkthrough, read how to print checks on a Chromebook, or see the dedicated page for check printing software for Chromebook. The 14-day free trial needs no card.
Questions to ask any check software before you buy
- Does it run in a browser, or is it an installer for one kind of computer?
- Can I print a test on plain paper before using check stock?
- Can I adjust alignment and will it remember the settings?
- Does it save a register of every check?
- What does it cost per month, and are there per-check fees?