How to Configure and Print Cheques in TallyPrime: 3 Easy Steps

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Here’s a guide on configuring and printing cheques in TallyPrime:

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1. Enable Cheque Printing Feature:

Go to Gateway of Tally > Accounts Info. > Ledgers > Alter.
Select the bank ledger for which you want to enable cheque printing.
Press Alt+G (Go To) > Alter Master > type or select Ledger > and press Enter.
Alternatively, Gateway of Tally > Alter > type or select Ledger > and press Enter.
In the Ledger Creation/Alteration screen, press F12 (Configure).
Enable Set cheque printing configuration?.
Select the appropriate Bank Name from the list.
Optionally, customize the cheque dimensions and other settings.
Press Ctrl+A to accept the changes.

Create a payment voucher for the cheque payment:
- Go to Gateway of Tally > Vouchers > F5 (Payment).
- Enter the payment details, including the bank ledger, payee, and amount.
Access the Cheque Printing screen:
- Press Alt+P (Print) > C: Cheque Printing.
- Alternatively, Gateway of Tally > Banking > Cheque Printing.
Select the relevant bank ledger from the List of Bank Ledgers.
TallyPrime will display a list of pending cheque payments for that bank ledger.
Select the cheque(s) you want to print.
Customize the cheque printing layout and settings if needed (using F12: Configure).
Preview the cheque(s) before printing.
Press P (Print) to print the cheques.

TallyPrime comes with pre-defined cheque formats for several banks.
You can create custom cheque formats using Tally.ERP 9 Report Designer (if needed).
Ensure your printer is properly configured and loaded with cheque paper.
Use the Cheque Printing Report to view a list of printed cheques and their status.