# ScrapRight Training Guide
**Using the Check Register – Paying by Check, Reprinting, and Manual Check Entries**

This guide covers how to pay tickets by check, handle common issues like printer jams or forgotten checks, reprint checks, and create manual check entries (e.g., for vendor bills, uniforms, or other non-ticket payments) using the **Check Register** in ScrapRight.

### Key Features Covered
- Paying a ticket by check
- Reprinting a check (printer jam, forgot to load check stock, etc.)
- Creating manual check entries for non-ticket expenses
- Accessing and managing the check history

### Step-by-Step Instructions

#### 1. Pay a Ticket by Check
1. Create a new ticket in the **Ticketing** screen.
2. Add the customer and material(s).
3. Ensure the ticket is complete and compliant (green check mark appears).
4. In the payout section, locate the **Payment Method** dropdown.
5. Select **Check** from the dropdown.
6. (Optional) Adjust or verify:
- Payee name
- Check number (ScrapRight usually auto-increments from the last used number)
7. Click **Pay and Print**.
- The system records the check and sends it to your printer.

#### 2. Reprint a Check (Printer Jam, Forgot Check Stock, etc.)
Use the **Check Register** to reprint or correct a recently issued check.

1. Go to **Transactions** in the main menu.
2. Select **Check Register**.
3. Use the search/filter fields at the top to locate the check:
- Enter the check number (e.g., 1131)
- Or filter by date, payee, amount, etc.
4. Find and click/open the check entry you need to reprint.
5. You now have two main options:
- **Reprint the check as is**
(Use this if you forgot to load check stock or the printer didn’t print anything.)
→ Click the **Reprint** button (or similar).
- **Change the check number first**
(Use this if the original check was eaten/jammed and you need to use the next number.)
→ Edit the check number field → save → then reprint.
6. Load fresh check stock in the printer.
7. Confirm and print the check again.

#### 3. Create a Manual Check Entry (Paying Bills / Vendors)
Use this for non-ticket payments, such as paying a uniform service, equipment vendor, landlord, etc.

1. Go to **Transactions** → **Check Register**.
2. In the top-right corner, click **Make Check Entry** (or similar button).
3. Fill in the required fields:
- **Bank Account** – Select the correct checking account.
- **Check Number** – Enter manually or let it auto-increment.
- **Amount** – Enter the total payment amount.
- **Payee Name** – Who the check is made out to.
- **Address, City, State, Zip** – Full mailing address (for printed checks).
- **Memo** – Add a note (e.g., “Uniform service – March 2025” or invoice number).
4. (Optional) Add any additional details or attachments if your system supports it.
5. Save the entry.
6. Click **Print** (or **Pay and Print**) to issue the check immediately.

### Best Practices & Tips
- Always verify the **check number** before printing to avoid duplicates or gaps.
- If a check jams or fails to print, **do not reuse** the physical check stock—treat it as void and reprint using the Check Register.
- Use the **Memo** field on manual checks to record invoice numbers or purpose—this helps with bookkeeping and audits.
- Keep your check stock loaded and printer in good condition to minimize reprints.
- The Check Register serves as your full history of all issued checks (ticket-related and manual).

That’s how to use the **Check Register** in ScrapRight!

This feature makes check payments reliable, recoverable, and flexible—even for non-ticket expenses.

Thanks for using ScrapRight — see you in the next training video!