To create a new Sage 50 check form:

  1. Open Sage 50
  2. Click on Reports and Forms
  3. Select Checks
  4. Choose one of the pre-defined OCR forms (we recommend the OCR Multi-Purpose AP Laser) then click Customize
  5. For payroll checks, select the Payroll Checks form type then click Customize
  6. Right click on the check date field as shown below and select Change Field
  7. Select Check Date (short) and OK
  8. Save the custom form as “MultiCHAX” (save the form as MultiCHAX AP or Payroll depending on usage)