Can I run a manual payroll in advance of the actual pay date and print the check(s)?

Example:

• I have an hourly employee who gets paid by printed check. 
• This example is for payroll of 8/16 - 8/31.
• I will be away at end of month but know what his hours will be. I want to print his check on 8/23, before I go away
• If on 8/23 I do:  Run Payroll for period 8/16-8/31 --> Preview Payroll --> Submit....  
• ... will it produce the paycheck so I can print it?
• ... will the date on the paycheck be 8/31 or 8/23?

David