Printing FAQs in W-2/1099

Q: How do I set the default print copy?

A: From the Print Manager toolbar, click Preferences. Uncheck the print copy you do not want as the default. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Q: How do I print just the federal or state forms?

A: Under the Select column of the Print Manager, you can uncheck either the Federal or State option to print what you want.

Q: How do I remove worksheets and other forms from printing?

A: From the Print Manager toolbar, click Expand, and then uncheck the forms or worksheets you do not want to print.

Q: Can I print a separator page between different filing copies?

A: From the Print Manager toolbar, click Preferences. Check the Print a separator for Filing, Client and Preparer copies option. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Q: Can I change the print order of the forms?

A: To change the print order of forms from the default, click and hold down your mouse pointer on a form name and drag it to the location in the print sequence where you want it to be printed.

This is not a global option, so you need to do this for each return for which you want to change the print order.

Q: What is the purpose of the Custom Printing option?

A: The Custom Printing option in the Print Manager does not automatically select any forms or worksheets to be printed. This allows you to mark only the forms, worksheets, and schedules you want to print at that time.

Q: What is the purpose of the Preview button?

A: The Preview button in the Print Manager will show what forms, worksheets, and schedules are selected to print before you send the job to the printer.

Q: The program is always selecting worksheets to print for Client Copy and Preparer Copy. Is there an option to turn this off?

A: From the Print Manager toolbar, click Preferences. Uncheck the Print Worksheets for Client Copy and Print Worksheets for Preparer Copy boxes. Click Apply, and then click OK.