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How to Resolve Printing Issues in QuickBooks Desktop?


Printing is an unavoidable operation for QuickBooks users. Businesses require hard copy of reports, transactions, invoices, and other documents. This is possible through printing. But in specific cases, users are “unable to print in QuickBooks”. This may be a result of printer being connected incorrectly, no paper in the printing tray, incorrect driver, and many other causes. This article will take you through the various methods to fix Unable to Print Problem in QuickBooks.


Major sources of Print problems in QuickBooks Desktop

Printing problems in QuickBooks are mostly caused due to the following reasons:

  • The Printer paper tray is empty

  • Incorrect setting up of the Printer, or using an outdated driver

  • The printer chosen for printing is not the one currently connected to the computer

  • Not logged in as System administrator.

  • The QuickBooks application not being set up properly.


Methods to Troubleshoot Print problems in QuickBooks Desktop

The methods discussed in this section should be followed in the exact manner to annihilate Print Problems in QuickBooks Desktop.


Method 1: Use QuickBooks PDF and Repair tool

The steps to use this tool are:

  • Download and install QB Tool Hub.

  • Then run it and head for Program Problems.

  • Opt for QuickBooks PDF and Print Repair Tool.

  • Now, run QB and try printing again.


Method 2: Changing the file name of qbprint.qbp and wpr.ini

Renaming this Printer file can fix the printing problems in QuickBooks. For this, do the following:

  • Go to QuickBooks folder, there search for “qbprint.qbp

  • Now, right-click the file, then change the name of the file to “qbprint.qbp.old”.

  • On similar lines, change the file name of wpr.ini file to wpr.ini.old.

  • Now, run QB then try printing again.


Method 3: Making choice of the correct Printer

Opting for the incorrect printer could also lead to Unable to print problems in QuickBooks Desktop. The steps are:

  • Run QuickBooks Desktop.

  • Jump to File, then Printer Setup

  • Opt for printer choice, then print one more time.

  • Also, go for Printer Setup and choose the correct settings

  • Make an attempt to print one document instead of a batch of forms.


Method 4: Configuring folder permission settings

Change the settings in the temporary folder to Full Control. The steps to do it are:

  • Type % temp % in the Start tab

  • Now, right-click the folder, then click Properties, then Security.

  • Now, choose Full Control.

  • When this configuration is done, try printing again.


Method 5: Avoid print spooler

It is recommended to avoid the use of Print Spoiler for the successful printing operation. The process is:

  • First, open the Printer’s Control panel

  • Now, jump to Printer Properties, then Advanced.

  • Click Print Directly to Printer, then click Ok.

  • When done, run QuickBooks, then try the printing operation again. This should fix Unable to Print Problem in QuickBooks.

This article explained the different methods to rectify Unable to Print Problem in QuickBooks. If you are still facing printing issues, call our QuickBooks experts at +1800-761-1787.


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