This resolved my print issue EXCEPT, when I try to align and print a sample QBDT 2019 will still have an unrecoverable error and shut down.  To work around I could still print on plain paper and align them that way. However I did get lucky and they were aligned properly the first time.  

Thanks for reaching out to us, @MQOH.

It's great to know that you were able to do the align your 1099 report. However, we still want to resolve everything for you, so you're able to work in QuickBooks without any hurdle.

There are a few reasons why you're getting an unrecoverable error in QuickBooks Desktop. For more information and steps to resolve the error, see the following links:

• Unrecoverable Error: General Troubleshooting Steps
• Unrecoverable error in QuickBooks Desktop

You can also contact our support if you keep getting the same issue. Our Live Help representatives can provide more troubleshooting steps or escalate this issue. To contact us: 

1. Open QuickBooks and click the Help menu.
2. Select QuickBooks Desktop Help.
3. On the pop-up screen select Contact us.
   
4. Click the Search for Something else button then type your concern in the Ask us anything box.
5. Hit Search then scroll down to get your contact options.

Refer to this article to learn more about our contact options and support availability: Contact QuickBooks Desktop support

Thanks for reaching out to us today. This forum is always open for your QuickBooks concerns and I am also here to help. Have a nice week ahead!

I am having this same problem. I was able to update the form but now not able to print. Help!!

Thanks for sharing your concern on this thread, Marvel450.

I'll share some steps to help you print the form.

We can run the QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool. This helps resolve any printing issues in QuickBooks Desktop. Before doing so, please make sure to update your program to the latest release. Then, follow the steps below to download the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

Here are the steps:

1. Close your QuickBooks Desktop program.
2. Download the most recent version of the QuickBooks Tool Hub. Save it somewhere you can easily find it (like your Downloads folder or your Windows desktop).
3. Open the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
4. Follow the on-screen steps to install and agree to the terms and conditions.
5. Double-click the icon on your Windows desktop to open the tool hub once the installation is complete.

After installing the Tool Hub, let's run the QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool by following these steps:

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

Once done, try to print the Form 1099-NEC. You may also check on this article for reference: Troubleshoot Issues with Printing and .PDF Files.

Please keep me posted on how it goes. I'm here to help you out again. Take care and stay safe.

I was able to print my 1099's but on the 3 person form, only the first contractor printed in line, the other 2 were off lines so bad I can't use them.  I am trying to find out how to adjust. Help.

I'm here to help keep aligning your 1099-NEC easy and simple, @surfsidehoa.

To start with, follow the prompts in the 1099 Wizard until you reach the Choose a filing method window. To align and print the forms, follow the steps below:

1. Click the Print 1099s button.
2. Select the range (of date) the 1099s were paid from and tap OK.
3. Pick the form 1099(s) you wish to print and choose the Preview 1099 button.
4. If the alignment is still off, go to the File menu at the top-left corner and select Printer Setup.
5. Choose the 1099-NEC or 1099s from the list in Form Name.
6. Tap the Align button and adjust alignment as needed.
7. Hit OK twice to save the changes.

On the other hand, if you purchase the 1099s sheets from third-party vendors. Then, I suggest you contact them to see if they are compatible with QuickBooks.

You can look at this article to serve as your printing reference: How do I print my 1099 forms?

Additionally, you may also check out the Make fine alignment adjustments section of this link for details on printer setup: Fix print alignment of continuous-feed printers.

Let me know if you still need help printing your 1099-NEC form or anything else in QuickBooks. I'll be more than happy to help you anytime. Have a good day!

Thank you for this post.  I went to my old Windows 10 lap top.  Was able to print the 1099 NEC 3 on a page with just a small tweak in the horizontal alignment.

Very grateful for your post.  I spent hours on the phone with a QuickBooks printer expert.  It did not help.

It's great to hear that, TBJ59.

You're doing an excellent job. I appreciate you taking the time to change the alignment, and I'm delighted to know that you've successfully print the form 1099 NEC without issue.

If you need further assistance in the future, don't hesitate to post again here in the Community. We're always ready to help you.

Excellent job in only reading through all the posts to find a fix for this horrible problem.  Luckily, I had access to a laptop running Windows 10, otherwise I would have had a nightmare as the other QB users.  

I implore the Intuit/QuickBooks engineers to get a patch quickly.  This is such a time crunch time of year.  Having this alignment problem for users running Windows 11 is unacceptable for QuickBooks.

Respectfully, Teresa J

Same problem: I get the middle one to align and the top and bottom won't. Seems like a racket from Intuit so we have to buy THEIR forms. Pretty crappy considering I didn't know this was a problem and now don't have time to wait for Intuit's forms to be shipped to me. Shame on you, Intuit. Now I'm quite literally cutting and taping the forms and using my copier to align them correctly. Thank God I only have seven 1099s to send; I pity the folks with 200+.

Your sentiment is very much understandable, LoveHatethissoftware. 

I'd like to give some details on the 1099-NEC alignment and how you can tune and print it properly. 

The alignment applies to the new and current 1099-NEC form in QuickBooks Desktop. If you're having issues with the alignment, you would want to tweak the printing settings and ensure they print properly.  

Here's how: 

1. Click on File, then select Printer Setup.
2. Set Form Name to 1099s/1096.
3. Set the correct Printer Type.
4. Press the Align button and enter the correct alignment values. 
5. Tap OK. 

If there are any formatting changes to the 1099-NEC or any payroll forms, our Payroll Compliance team will work on the implementation and roll out an update. This ensures that you're able to print the forms correctly and file them without any issues. 
 

References about printing and aligning your 1099 forms can be found here: 
  

• Fix print alignment of continuous-feed printers
• How do I print my 1099 forms? 

However, If the same things happen, I'd recommend contacting our Customer Care Team. They have the tools to further look into the account and create a case to be submitted to our escalation team for further investigation.  

Here's how to reach out to them:

1. Go to the Help menu.
2. Select QuickBooks Desktop Help.
3. Click on Contact Us. 
4. Then, choose you're preferred way to get in touch with them.

Allow me to share these articles with you in case you need more references:

• Year-end Checklist for QuickBooks Desktop Payroll
• Payroll Tax Compliance Links

Join us again in the Community if you have more QuickBooks-related questions. We're always here to help

So please read my entry again, as well as the OP.

There are 3 forms per page, covering 3 separate vendors that I have paid. The spacing BETWEEN THE 3 is WRONG. IE if I get one to align perfectly, the other two do NOT. The "align" option applies to ALL 3 PER PAGE, so yes, I can move the ENTIRE page up or down, or left or right, but I cannot move the individual vendor's info up or down. LAME AF

not able to use this on my chromebook

Good day, tpfamily5.

I'm here to share some information about printing 1099-NEC forms in QuickBooks Online.

If you need print and file your 1099 forms in QuickBooks Online, you need to prepare your 1099s first.

Here's how:

1. Go to Payroll, and choose Contractors or Get paid & pay, then Vendors.
2. Select Prepare 1099s, and then Let’s get started.
3. Once complete, tap the I'll file myself option.
4. Choose the type of form you are printing: 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC.
5. Check if the forms align properly by selecting Print sample on blank paper. If it looks good, hit Yes, looks good! If the alignment is not correct, choose No, it doesn't line up and follow the on-screen instructions to fix your alignment, then click Next.
6. Double-check the form you want to print and select View selected 1099 contractors to confirm your contractors.
7. Select Print on 1099 forms, then Print to complete your printing.
8. Once finish, click Next, then Done.

Otherwise, if you've already filed your 1099s, you can follow these steps below to print your previously filed form.

Like this:

1. Go to Taxes then select 1099 filings.
2. Click on View 1099 to view a PDF copy.

I've added this link to learn more about 1099 forms: Print your 1099 and 1096 forms.

Return to this thread if you still have other concerns or questions about 1099 forms. I'll be here to assist. Have a great day!

I've had the same issue for 2 days. First error was unable to fetch data, so I went through all the steps to correct. Now QB states no W2s to print/file. This isn't rocket science, clearly there is a system issue affecting multiple errors that is not being addressed. 

Hi, TP Floors.

It seems like you have posted the same concern on a different thread. My colleague already shared this response. You can visit this link to review their answer: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/taxes/re-1099-errors-day-2/01/1203735#M21104.

Don't hesitate to post again if you have payroll-tax-related concerns.