It doesn"t even show critical updates on my computer as a choice.  I am using Quickbooks Enterprise 2021.

Thanks for getting involved in this thread, Janey baby. I've got a couple of insights to share for you to be able to print 3 to a page 1099 NEC form.

Since you're using QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) Enterprise 2021, let's ensure you have the latest release numbers for your 2021 desktop version. Below are the current release numbers of each QBDT version:

• QuickBooks 2023 R3_182
• QuickBooks 2022 R7_23
• QuickBooks 2021 R12_10
• QuickBooks 2020 R16_29

To help you do this, allow me to walk you through updating these manually. Here's how: 

1. Go to Help and select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Click on Update Now, and tap Get Updates.
3. If the update is done, close and reopen QuickBooks. 
4. Select Yes.
5. Once the installation finishes, restart your computer.

Additionally, we can also get updates from our download site as an alternative.

Here's how:

1. Visit the Downloads & Updates page and select the standard setup.
2. From the Select Country dropdown, choose your country.
3. Select QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise on the Select Product dropdown.
4. On the Select Version dropdown, select 21 and click Search.
5. Under the Select your product section, click Get the latest updates button.
6. Once done, open the file to install the update. Then, restart your computer.

Once all these procedures are complete, you should now be able to print 3 to a page for 1099 NEC. 

You can refer to this article for more detailed information: Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release.

Moreover, you can check out this reference to guide you in preparing 1099s:  Print your 1099 and 1096 forms. Also, it includes detailed steps on how to file your forms electronically.

Keep us posted if you have any further questions when printing 1099s in QBDT. We'd be delighted to assist you. Have a good one!

I have the most recent update.  When I tried to download from your site it says "administrator blocked it".  I am the administrator and did not block anything.  I am using rightnetwork.  does that make a difference?  I have tried downloading several times and it still only prints 2 per page instead of 3.  I am running out of time.  Getting frustrated.

Thanks for keeping in touch with us, @janey baby.

Since you already have the most recent update of QuickBooks and the issue still persisted, we suggest getting in touch with Right Networks. They have the tools that can help you investigate this issue further. You can connect with them through this link: https://www.rightnetworks.com/contact-us/.

You can always tap me whenever you have product questions. Just tag me in your post and comments and I'll get back to answer them. Take care and have great rest of the day!

I have the reverse problem, my paper forms are 2 to a page, but QB Enterprise has option to only print 3 to a page.

Hello there, rr831. 

Have you tried updating your QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release? If not, you can follow my colleague's steps above on how to update your QBDT. 
 

In addition, please make sure to keep your software up-to-date. This is to ensure you have the latest features and fixes. Here's a link for the steps: Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release.

For your future reference you can check out these articles about Printing 1099 form and understand the payment categories for the in 1099 NEC and 1099 MISC. 

Leave a reply on this thread if you have any other questions or concerns about 1099's. I'm always here to help. Take care and stay safe.

I only have about 50ea of the 1099 NEC's.  So I just created a word document and put each vendor in there and print them out.  It's aggravating and takes some time, but it works and I spent much less time doing that, than dealing with quickbooks upgrades, on the telephone and online searches to solve the problem.  Once you get them on a template, you just need to update each vendor.  Hold a printout up to the light and make sure it lines up, then print away.

It is print three separate vendors on one page.  I need three of the same vendor in one page. How do I correct this?

Good afternoon KB381,

Thanks for chiming in! If you have followed the suggestions within this thread and are still experiencing an issue, it would be best to contact us so our team can do a screen share and investigate the issue further in a secure environment. Here's how to connect with us:

1. Within your QuickBooks Desktop, click Help at the top menu bar.
2. Enter a brief description of your concern then click Contact Us.
3. To the correct support expert, we need to know what type of question you have. Give a brief description of your issue and click Continue.
4. We’ll provide you with a few options. You choose which one is best for you.
   
   

Should you have additional QuickBooks concerns, please let me know. Have a good one.