Problem printing using Windows and Quicken (version 12) for Windows (version 7)

Question

I have been using Quicken v12 with Windows v7 for several years and despite people trying to help me with this problem, I cannot print anything from Quicken nor Windows.  I have access to  3 printers: Brother 2240, Brother 2040 and Brother DCP L2550DW.  None of them work despite downloading drivers for each of them or, when possible, using a disk that came with the printer. (2240 no longer supported by Brother).  So I have to take a picture of a report shown on my screen to use to manually enter data into my tax returns.   Some in the online world have told me it's a VM problem; others can't understand the problem.

So, is there a newer version of Quicken that I can use to print reports, etc., or that will accept and use one of the noted printers?  I tried the MAC version of Quicken but that version is not acceptable.  So please advise me as to what I can do to correct this problem.  Thanks.

Ron McGee

Greg_the_Geek · Answer

@Ron McGee, I removed your email address so you won't get spam. How is the Ethernet adapter for Windows 7 setup in Parallels? It should be pas-thru so the IP address of your Windows 7 VM is in the same address tange as your Mac and printers. Please post the IP address of each device.

Sherlock · Answer

Applications use the print services provided by the operating system to print.  It sounds like the issue may be with Parallel's support.  You may be able to print to a pdf file from Quicken and then print the pdf file from a different operating system.

RonMcGee · Answer

I understand the need to print from windows.  However, I left windows long ago and have forgotten how to install a printer driver.  I followed all instructions on how to install a printer driver, including a network printer, but nothing seems to work.  When I install the disk for the network printer windows shows that the driver cannot be found. When I try to install other drivers from the Brother site the drivers install OK but still no printing.  I have tried this with 3 different printers and still  nothing works. I am using Window Home Premium version 7 with parallels version 5.  So I am about at my last resort.  Is there a current version of Quicken/Windows that will print with any printer?  And, needing more help, how the hell to get a driver installed in Windows?

Thanks

Ron McGee