Problems with printing 1099 misc. and W-2

[Dan]

Problems with printing 1099 misc., 1096, and W-2

When I print out on the preprinted form 1096, I can't get the left margin to go left far enough in the print alignment box. My X in the 1099-Misc box is not centered. The problem I see is that there is no minus when you click left on the left margin. It only goes to zero. I am using an HP Officejet Pro L7780 all-in-one.

Another problem is that it pushes out a blank page then a copy; another blank page and then a copy when it prints. Why is this happening?

How have you fixed problems in printing the above forms?

[Lion EA]

Haven't tried to print those forms in this ATX, so won't try to answer most of your questions. But, as to the blank page, I think your adjusting has moved something (probably blank space so not obvious on the screen) to a new page per your margins or per the print area for your printer. I usually give up long before you. I don't think I've ever centered the X on the red forms; if it's close enough to denote the type of forms, I'm happy and move on to more important things. This year, I might actually e-file. By the way, you can print all your W-2s on blank paper and not have to worry about the pre-printed red forms like the 1099 series. Relax. Someone will have a precise answer for you.

[Dan]

Do any of you preparers use the 1099 misc. and W-2 option and don't have problems when you print the forms?

What are you doing in order to make the forms print correctly?

I sure wish they had a way to move up or left below the zero mark.