Check Printing

Introduction

Keka allows employers to generate and download print-ready paper checks for employees and contractors whose payment method is set to Manual. The downloaded PDF includes both the negotiable check and the associated earnings statement, making it easy to process payroll for individuals who are not paid through direct deposit.

To support organizations that require consistency across payroll documents, Keka also introduces the Standard Check Format pay stub template. This template mirrors the earnings statement format used in physical paper checks, helping maintain a uniform experience for employees and simplifying payroll record management.

Additionally, pay stubs have been enhanced to display all Year-to-Date (YTD) components regardless of current-period values and to optimize the layout for a more compact, single-page view where applicable.

This article explains how to generate paper checks and configure the appropriate pay stub template for your organization.

Configure Check Printing

1. Go to Payroll → Settings → Check Printing

   

2. Enable the Toggle button 

3. Select your preferred paper check generation format.

   

4. Once enabled, after you finalize payroll, the Manage Pay Stubs & Checks option will be available.

    5. Click on Manage pay stubs and check

    6. A new page will occur, click on the Paper check

    7. You can download it or generate it by putting the check number in the box

Configure Paper Checks in Bulk

1. Navigate to Payroll → Payroll Admin → Bulk Operations → Paper Check Register

   2. A new page will appear.

   3.  Enter the required details and select the checkbox to choose all employees.

You have successfully configured paper check printing. Going forward, eligible employees and contractors can be paid using print-ready checks generated as part of the payroll workflow.