Do i have to run payroll before printing check

Yes, allbrite. You need to pay your employees through paper checks before you can print them. I can add information about printing paycheck matters in QuickBooks Online Payroll.

In QuickBooks Online (QBO), paychecks are automatically generated after running payroll to compensate employees, appearing in the Paycheck list. Conversely, when you utilize the +New icon and select Check or Print check, it's for managing expenses to maintain organization within your checking account in QuickBooks.

If you're interested in printing your paycheck, I can walk you through the process. Here are the steps:

1. Go to the Payroll menu, then Employees.
2. Under Run payroll, click the Paycheck list.
3. Select the paycheck you want to print. You can click the Filter dropdown if you need to change the Date range or Employee.
4. In the Action column, select Print.
5. Select the printer icon to print once, and a preview of the paycheck or pay stub opens.

You can refer to this article for more details: Print paychecks and pay stubs in Online Payroll.

You can also refer to the article if you're willing to buy a handwritten check: Create and record checks in QuickBooks Online.

Furthermore, if you require payroll reports in the future, here's an informative article to guide you: How to Run Payroll Reports. This resource provides a comprehensive list of payroll reports available within QuickBooks Online.

Feel free to reach out if you need further clarification or have additional concerns. I'm here to help anytime. Take care!