Troubleshoot Printing Errors in QuickBooks Desktop for Mac

The printing device prints millions of documents per day because it is an integral slice of each working unit. Printing technology has changed the scenario of the working atmosphere. This device converts on-screen content on the paper just in few seconds. But it has negative aspect too that affect the speed of working hours. Sometimes, printers are not able to print the documents due to defects in the device or system. In this article, you can know more about printing errors in QuickBooks Desktop for Mac.

Reasons for Printing Errors in QuickBooks Desktop for Mac

Reasons are the most important factor when we are going to find out solutions for the problems. Here are some reasons that tell you the roots of the problem:

• Maybe the switch-off printer is not on.
• Disturbing wire set-up can be the reason for the occurrence
• The printer is not connected to the network or a server
• Weak functioning of the printer due to inactive for a longer period
• If any change made in the default printer
• If you try to log in to the system without an administrator
• QuickBooks re-install process may not be done properly

Printing Errors That Occur in the QuickBooks Desktop for Mac

Here are few issues that create a distraction for your printer. Have a look at what kind of issues traps your printing process.

• QuickBooks Printing dispute with Invoices
• QuickBooks Printing dispute with PDF Files
• QuickBooks not able to Print Checks
• QuickBooks Mac not updated
• QuickBooks for Mac showing the installation errors
• QuickBooks for Mac consist of some corrupted files

Also Read: Troubleshoot PDF and Print problems with QuickBooks Desktop

Solutions for Printing Errors in the QuickBooks for Mac

You reach the stage where you want to be. Now, read the solutions one by one and try to perform them properly. This solution shows you the clear way to resolve the issue. In case, you miss any of the steps then, don’t expect you will successfully pass the hurdles. Every step has its worth and importance; you need to attempt each step. Don’t take any short-cut to avoid problems.

Solution 1: Use the PDF Repair tool and Change the Name of the QuickBooks File

Step 1: Prepare the Repair Tool

• First, you need to download the QuickBooks PDF Repair tool
• Then, you have to wait until the installation process is done.

Step 2: Change the name of the QuickBooks file

• Search for the file QBPrint.QBP
• Those who are using Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and Vista:

You need to visit the folder and type the file name C:\ProgramData\Intuit\QuickBooks 20xx

Those who operate Server 2008 and Server 2012:

You need to visit the folder and type C:\ProgramData\Intuit\QuickBooks YEAR and C:\Users\**remote user**\AppData\Roaming\Intuit\ YEAR VERSION\TSPrinterSettings

• Then, you have to right-click on the file QBprint.qbp
• Select the option Rename
• Now, type the file name QBPrint.qbp.old
• Go to the QuickBooks application
• After that, in the File menu bar, you need to visit the Printer Setup section and select it
• In the Form Name list, you need to select any of the transactions and tap the OK button.
• A new QBprint.qbp file created successfully.

Solution 2: Make sure you use the correct Printer

Step 1: To check which printer you are using. Kindly follow the below-mentioned steps:

• Go to the QuickBooks and choose the File option
• Click on the Printer Setup option
• Selected the preferred form and attempt to print it
• Now, you need to confirm the printer name is the same that you are using presently. If it doesn’t match then you need to go to the Printer Setup and add the right name
• After that, you need to select the option Help

Step 2: In this step, you need to select the other printer from the Printer Setup section

• First, you need to visit the File menu bar and select the Printer Setup section
• Select the form of your choice that you want to print
• Then, you need to select the other printer
• At last, select the Help option to go through the more details

Step 3: Try to print in a different format; if you practice the customized forms pr memorized documents then you can try a standard format

Step 4: If you print the batch of forms before, then try to print a single form. If it is printed properly, then you can try to print more batches in a small size.

Step 5: Go to QuickBooks and open any sample of the company files. Try to print them in a same format. If it works, then utilize the fixed data damage to repair the existed damage data in the file and then try to print one more time.

Step 6: In this step, you require to visit the Selective Startup Mode.

Solution 3: Re-check the Working Function of the Device

• Firstly, you need to go to the Windows icon
• Then, you need to quest for the Notepad
• Type anything in the Notepad
• For saving the content in the Notepad you have to choose the particular File
• After selecting the file click on the Print option ‘
• Make sure you select the right printer then, proceed and press the Print option.

If the above steps are not worthy to you, then make sure the QuickBooks Desktop installation process for Mac is properly executed. And also recheck the company files in QuickBooks Desktop for Mac is not corrupted or damaged.

Final Note!

Printing errors in QuickBooks Desktop for Mac are very serious and stressful errors for your system. Hope you get to know how it filters by executing the above solutions. If you are unable to resolve the issue then, try to attempt next solutions too. If still, it shows their presence in your system then, then you should call the QuickBooks professionals for more details. Otherwise, it leaves you in more trouble. You can talk to the QuickBooks experts through you can type your queries in the live chat.

FAQ’s

To resolve this you need to enlarge the margins on the standard form to adjust the breadth. You just need to open the report and while printing select QuickBooks and go to the Margins to select the alignment.

Sorry to say but QuickBooks doesn’t print account descriptions on the report. You can opt for another alternative by adding some more details to the account names. If you have the numerical accounts, then you have a number along with a name print on reports. Visit the Company and select Preferences then choose the transactions after that click on the User account numbers box.

The printer creates a problem for you to print thick labels. You can print the labels on normal paper rather than other thick sheets. And then, use the photocopy technique to print the names and addresses on your labels.

To connect the wireless printer you need to go to the Control Panel and click on the Devices and Printers. Then, you have to click on the Add a printer. Under the Add Printer window, click on the Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.