How to use Cheqaat
Everything you need to go from installation to printing your first professional cheque — step by step.
Step 01
Installation
Download the installer
Go to the Download page and click "Download for Windows" to get the .exe installer file.
Run the installer
Double-click the downloaded .exe file. If Windows SmartScreen appears, click "More info" then "Run anyway".
Launch Cheqaat
Once installed, find Cheqaat in your Start menu or on your desktop and double-click to open.
Step 02
First Launch
Sign In
Sign in to your Cheqaat account to access all features and settings.
Choose your account type
Select either a free trial or premium account.
Add First Bank & Payee
The setup wizard will prompt you to add your first bank and payee. You can add more banks at any time from the Banks menu.
Test Print
Run a test print on blank paper to verify your printer alignment before using real cheque paper.
Step 03
Setting Up Your Bank
Navigate to Bank Management
From the main menu, click "Bank" and click bank management
Click "Add New Bank"
Click the "+" button or "Add New Bank" to begin the setup process for a new bank template.
Select the Country
Select the country your bank is located in from the dropdown list.
Select the Bank in the list
Choose your specific bank from the list of banks in that country.
Enter your Bank Account number
Enter your bank account number in the appropriate field.
Save and set as default
Click "Add Bank" and optionally set it as your default bank so it loads automatically on startup.
Print a test cheque on plain paper first to verify all fields align correctly before using real cheque stock.
Step 04
Setting Up Your Payee
Navigate to Payee Management
From the main menu, click "Bank" then press click payee management
Add New Payee
Click the "+" button or "Add New Payee" to create a new payee entry.
Enter Payee Details
Fill in the payee name and any optional notes
Save Payee
Click "Save Payee" to add them to your list. You can select this payee when filling out cheque details for faster entry in the future.
Step 04
Printing a Cheque
| Field | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
Date | The cheque date — defaults to today but can be post-dated | Required |
Payee | Payee name of the person or company receiving the cheque | Required |
Bank | The payer bank is to be selected from the list of added banks | Required |
Amount (Numeric) | The payment amount in numbers, e.g. 1500.00 | Required |
Amount (Words) | The payment amount written in words — auto-filled when numeric amount is entered | Required |
Cheque Number | The cheque number to filter cheque entries | Optional |
Remarks | Optional reference note such as invoice number or purpose | Optional |
Fill Fields
Enter the payee name, amount, and date. The words field fills automatically.
Click Print, select your printer, load cheque paper, and confirm.
Step 05
Exporting as PDF
Fill in the cheque details
Complete all required fields exactly as you would for a regular print job.
Click "Export as PDF"
Instead of the Print button, click the PDF icon or go to File → Export as PDF.
Choose save location
Select where to save the PDF. The file is saved locally — it never uploads to any server.
Step 06
Print History
View All Past Cheques
Access a full log of every cheque printed, searchable by date, payee, or amount.
Duplicate as New
Use a past cheque as a template for a new one — saves time for recurring payments.
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Tips & Best Practices
Always test on plain paper first
Print a test cheque on plain white paper and hold it against your real cheque to verify alignment before using actual cheque stock.
Keep backups of your bank templates
Export your bank configurations from Settings → Backup. This saves hours of re-configuration if you reinstall.
Amount in words is auto-generated
Review the words field carefully for large amounts — always confirm it matches the numeric amount before printing.
Post-dated cheques need manual date entry
The date defaults to today. For post-dated cheques, always manually enter the intended future date.
Never share your license email
Your registration email is linked to your license. Do not share it — each license is for one device only.