Paper checks are printed on the top one-third of the page with the bottom two-thirds reserved for the paystub.

Optionally pass a payment_id query parameter (pyt_…) to scope the printed check amount to a single net-pay-split payment instead of the full net pay. This is useful when reissuing one failed direct deposit as a paper check. The paystub portion of the PDF still shows the full earnings statement. The payment_id values are available on paystub responses under net_pay_split.splits[].payment_id.

Check supports the DLT159 check format. This format is the check-on-top custom check stock format and can be ordered online from Deluxe here. You may see ‘DLT 159’ listed in other websites as “Laser Top Check, Multi-Purpose 7.5 Voucher” checkstock, but be sure to match the design directly as it will impact the print alignment. Paper checks have residence address of the payee printed on them and are designed to fit in #9 Double Windowed Envelopes, which can be ordered here.

Note that you can also associate the payroll item for your printed checks with their paper check number using the update a payroll item API.