Print adjustments for 1099-MISC

[Eden Whitehead]

WIndows XP, SP3; PC+ v11, MR 12/07/2010

The online help info re: Printing 1099-MISC Forms provides instructions for fine-tuning "where data prints on your pre-printed 1099-MISC blanks."

Step 5 says: Make any print adjustments, then click Next.

My question: How do you know if you need to make any print adjustments until you actually print a form? Similarly, if you make adjustments how do you know the adjustments are what you actually need until you print the form again? By now I will have wasted 2 forms (actually 4, since they are 2/page). Is there some technique I can use to determine if the printer settings are acceptable for the pre-printed forms? For example, can I photocopy one of the forms and use it as a test?

Which leads to a second question: Having printed someone's 1099 as a test (or even on the actual form before determining if "fine tuning" is needed), is it possible to reprint a form for that individual? That is, does PC+ keep track of which 1099s have been printed and refuse to reprint one that is already "checked off" (so to speak)?

This is the first time I've used pre-printed forms in the printer (in past years, I used a typewriter to manually type PC+ data onto the forms, with multiple typos and multiple sheets thrown away....), and - in case it's not obvious - I'm just a little anxious about it.

Thanks!
Eden

[NeilZ]

Eden,

what I usually do is print the form on blank paper, then hold up a form, and the paper up to a bright light. Usually the form under the paper will show through, and you can check your alignment.

I just tested it, you can reprint the 1099 if necessary.

Neil

[Eden Whitehead]

what I usually do is ....
Neil

Neil,

Perfect! That is exactly what I was looking for - someone to say, "What I usually do is...."

Followed your suggestion, made my adjustments (love how easy PC+ made this!), and everything came out great!

Thanks,
Eden

[NeilZ]

Always glad to help