I am having the exact same problem.  I am using QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2020.  I can print out Forms 1096 and 1099-MISC, but when I try to print out Forms 1099-NEC, there is no preview or printing.  It briefly flashes a spinning circle but then nothing else happens.

Hello, Todd911. 

I've got other troubleshooting steps to provide to help fix of your 1099-NEC form so you can print it successfully.

Let's utilize the QuickBooks Desktop Tool Hub and run the QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool. This tool can identify and resolve program-related issues in the system like the one that you've encountered. 

To do that: 

1. Close QuickBooks.
2. We recommend you download the most recent version (1.4.0.0) of the QuickBooks Tool Hub. Save the file somewhere you can easily find it (like your Downloads folder or your Windows desktop).
3. Open the file you downloaded (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
4. Follow the on-screen steps to install and agree to the terms and conditions.
5. When the install finishes, double-click the icon on your Windows desktop to open the tool hub.

Once finished, open the Tool Hub and run the QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool.

Here's how:

1. Go to Program Problems.
2. Select QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool. 

For complete details on how to perform this process together with some visual reference, please see the link attached: Fix common problems and errors with the QuickBooks Desktop Tool Hub.

We'll be happy to help if you need any further assistance with printing or anything else. Just leave us a message, and we'll make sure to get back a soon as possible. Have a great day!

Hi @Amyfuels ,

If you're getting to the Missing Font screen, you're all set. Just go ahead and click through that message and you should be able to print. You may need to do some aligning to get the forms to print between the lines. I had to adjust my 1099-NEC up 8 Vertical and adjust back to zero to print the 1096. Even with those adjustments, the top 1099-NEC form still prints the Company Name (sender) on top of the header for that box, but it shouldn't interfere with the mailing or reading of the form. 

When doing the aligning, I recommend using the Printer Setup... under the File menu. Select the 1099s/1096 Form Name to align and select the Align button. Make your adjustments, but do NOT click the Print Sample or Preview buttons. Just go back to your Print/e-file 1099 forms window and print 3 1099s on blank paper, hold it up with a real form to the light to check alignment and then go from there.

Good Luck.

Hello,

I had the same problem with one of our computers (we have 2 businesses & 2 separate computers). Both computers have Windows 10 & QB Desktop 2021 and Computer 1 printed both the 1096 & 1099s just fine, but Computer 2 would only print the 1096. I ran the QB Tool Hub, did updates and tried everything mentioned in forums but nothing worked. I finally decided to uninstalled Adobe Acrobat DC and reinstalled it. IT WORKED!!!! I hope this helps.

I had the same issue. Follow the steps to print and 1099 MISC. When youget to the mapping page make sure the venders you wnat to receive NEC's and not mapped. Now redo the process except this time select print 1099 NEC. Tne mapping should not be grayed out and you can map them. 

I dont think the suggestions from the QuickBooks Team will be helpful. They keep throwing the same solution at the problem without fixing it. I like the Idea of uninstalling Adobe and reinstallingit. I would love to know if that works for you.

Same issues here.  I was able to get the update and move from 2 up to 3 up. Now nothing prints for 1099's.  I can print checks, reports and all other forms...just not the 1099's.  Running Windows 10.  Unbelievably frustrating that we can only buy 3 up and now nothing prints and 1099's have to be done by hand.  And when you call Intuit, they want to sell my support for $350 in order to help.  

I had a problem printing 1099-NEC as well.  I was able to print 1099-MISC.  The rep I had at Quickbooks  was able to isolate and solve the problem.  She had me run a back up of my QB file, then:

Click HELP

Click Update QB Desktop

Click Update Now folder (not the blue box)

Click Reset Update box

Click Get Updates

I then had to close QB and re-open it.

I am now busily printing 1099-NEC for each of my clients.

That's great news @lrcharmon13.

Thanks so much for taking the time to share the steps that worked for you. 

Please feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions or if there is anything else we can help with.

Take Care!

I am having the same issues but only from my laptop.  I can print the forms from my desk top computer with no problem.  So weird!

I tried this and I still can not print my 1099's

Did you have to pay for payroll?  Its telling me to pay for it

Hello, Suz119.

I'd like to add some additional info to help you print the form.

There isn't a need to turn on payroll to print 1099 forms. You'll want to try the other solutions shared in this article: Print 3-part 1099s in QuickBooks Desktop. If you're still experiencing the same problem after trying out the steps, please contact our Customer Care Team. They can review your setup and investigate why you're unable to print the form 1099.

Please take note that our support hours for QuickBooks Desktop Basic, Enhanced, or Standard Payroll, starts from M-F 6 AM to 6 PM PT. For the Assisted Payroll version, we're available any time, any day.

Here's how you can contact us:

1. In your QuickBooks Desktop program, go to Help > QuickBooks Desktop Help.
2. In the Have a Question window, click the Contact Us link at the bottom.
3. From the Contact Us page, select any topics.
4. Under Here's how to connect with a QuickBooks expert section, click the Start a Message or Get Phone Number button.

You can also get our direct phone number on this link: Contact Payroll Support.

I'd also like to share this article to help you with the year-end task: Year-end guide for QuickBooks Desktop.

If there's anything else you need, please let me know in your reply. I'll be around to help you out again. Take care and stay safe.

I did not see this covered.   I have finally been able to print the NEC 1099's, 3 per page.   The problem is when you put them in the 1099 envelope the city, state zip code is too low and cannot be read.   For some reason QB inserts a space between the name, street and city.  This extra space is resulting in the city not being readable.  You can try and pull the 1099 up after trimming but then you can see the tax ID's.

Anyone having this problem?  This is happening in the 2019 and 2021 versions of quickbooks.

Help, January 31 is coming fast.

Hi @Robert GC ,

I had this problem as well. I had to adjust the vertical alignment on the NEC forms, Up by 8. Then in order to print the 1096 properly I had to re-adjust it back to zero.

Good Luck.

Thank you VERY much!!!  This WORKED!  I am now able to print Form 1099-NEC's on QBDT 2021.  Before this I could not preview or print them.  I could preview and print 1099-MISC  but not 1099-NEC.  Thanks again!!!

I am still uanble to print 3 1099-NECs to a page after updating QB desktop. This is only happening in QB 20. When will this be resolved? Deadlines are approaching...

Hi there, @gbrooks2.

Thanks for performing the troubleshooting steps listed above. 

If you haven't tried running the QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool, I'd recommend on doing so. This way, we can identify and resolve program-related issues in the system. Here's how:

1. Close QuickBooks.
2. We recommend you download the most recent version (1.4.0.0) of the QuickBooks Tool Hub. Save the file somewhere you can easily find it (like your Downloads folder or your Windows desktop).
3. Open the file you downloaded (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
4. Follow the on-screen steps to install and agree to the terms and conditions.
5. When the install finishes, double-click the icon on your Windows desktop to open the tool hub.
6. Go to Program Problems.
7. Select QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool. 

For complete details and visual reference, please see this article: Fix common problems and errors with the QuickBooks Desktop Tool Hub.

If the issue persists, contact our contact our QuickBooks Support Team. They can review your printing setup and investigate why you're unable to print the 1099 NEC.

Get back to us if you have follow-up questions about printing forms or anything else in QuickBooks. Our QuickBooks Community team is always ready to help. Take care and have a good one.

You are a lifesaver.  Thanks for sharing.  I followed the steps you were given and they worked for me too!  After a week of following the thread, I finally found something that worked.  Thanks for sharing!

I am having the exact same issue. It is very frustrating!

Thanks for joining this thread, Linda Fine.

If you've tried the suggested steps above and you're still unable to print 3 pages of 1099 NEC, the best thing to do here is to contact our Customer Care Team. They can help identify why you're still unable to print 3 pages of 1099-NEC despite downloading the updates.

Please take note that our support hours for QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, and Plus start from M-F 6 AM to 6 PM. For QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise, we're available any time, any day.

1. In your QuickBooks Desktop program, go to Help > QuickBooks Desktop Help.
2. In the Have a Question window, click the Contact Us link at the bottom.
3. From the Contact Us page, select any topics.
4. Under Here's how to connect with a QuickBooks expert section, click the Start a Message or Get Phone Number button.

You can also get our direct phone number on this link: Contact QuickBooks Desktop support.

In addition, feel free to check out these articles to learn more about handling 1099 forms in QuickBooks Desktop:

• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop
• 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC Filing.
• Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC. 
• Print your 1099 forms

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

Has the issue of 1099 NEC only printing 2 per page and not 3 been resolved? I am still unable to print 3 per page. I’ve followed all the update instructions with no luck. 

I was on the phone with them three times; none of their solutions worked.  The last call I had I was told to update to QB Desktop 2022 and all issues would be fixed.  REALLY, you're going to blackmail us into upgrading or the program won't work.  I give up, totally disgusted with QB.

I know you've spent a lot of time in trying to print your 1099 NEC forms in QuickBooks, @K-B, and @EdreeOlson. Let me share some information to get this resolved.

To successfully print your 1099 forms, you’ll want to make sure your QuickBooks Desktop is on the latest release with appropriate Ultra-Light Patches (ULIP) or Critical Fixes. I’ll show you how:

1. Go to the Help menu and select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Go to the Update Now tab.
3. Select the Reset Update checkbox to clear all previous update downloads.
4. Select Get Updates to start the download.
   

You need to close and reopen your QuickBooks account when the update is finished. Once done, click Yes to install the updates, then restart your computer.

Check out this article to learn more things when printing, including the qualified product release and version: Print 3-part 1099s in QuickBooks Desktop.

You can use these guides to E-file and print your 1099s in the program:

• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop
• Print your 1099 forms

I’ve added this Tax1099 guide if you’d like to see their status after submission: How can I check the submission status of my tax forms?

Don’t hesitate to tap the Reply button below if you have any other payroll questions or concerns. We’ll be here to help.