Unable to print checks - Quicken Classic Deluxe/Windows 11

JPW

After I choose which checks to print, I hit "Print" on the print check screen. The screen briefly disappears and then pops up again as if I never hit "print" showing the same next check number. I have tried this multiple times to not avail. Same thing happens. I have restored backups going back three days to July 24, but same problem. Checks won't print. I have uninstalled and reinstalled Quicken, and same problem. Checks won't print. I have used Quicken since the early nineties and never had this problem before. I am at a loss re how to fix it. Please advise.

NotACPA

Just a guess, but since you've already uninstalled and reinstalled Q, have you tried Validating your data file?

JPW

Yes also tried revalidating my data and still checks won't print.

JPW

Also tried closing Quicken and rebooting my computer multiple times.

UKR

How to Repair Printer Setup:
Try resetting your printer definitions in Quicken and then redefine the printer:
The printer must be powered up and connected to the PC.

For Quicken for Windows versions 2009 and older:
- Close Quicken
- Use Windows File Explorer to locate and rename the file
C:\Users_username_\AppData\Roaming\Intuit\Quicken\Config\WPR.DAT to WPR.OLD
- Now set up your printer again, as described below. The WPR.DAT file will be recreated next time you start Quicken.

For Quicken for Windows 2010 until Quicken Subscription (US, 2021) R33:
- Click File / File Operations / Validate and Repair. Select only "Reset Quicken Printer Settings", then click OK.
- Now set up your printer (see below)

For Quicken for Windows Subscription (US, 2021) R34 and newer:
- Click File / Validate and Repair. Select only "Reset Quicken Printer Settings", then click OK.
- Now set up your printer (see below)

Printer Setup (all versions):
- Close and restart Quicken (might not be necessary, but it can't hurt)
- In Quicken click File / Printer Setup / For Printing ... and visit all popup selections as needed
(a) for Reports,
(b) for Checks,
(c) for Invoices [Quicken HB&R users only]
and define your printer.

If you're printing checks, do not forget to select the correct check style.
- For 3-per-page personal size checks choose "Wallet Checks (Check 21 ...)", not "Wallet Checks" (unless you still use some very old stock from many years ago, pre-2006)
- For 3-per-page business size checks choose "Standard Checks", not "Voucher Checks".
- For 1-per-page business size checks with 2 stubs choose "Voucher Checks".
- Canadian users need to choose between 2 layout styles, e.g., old style "Voucher" vs. new style "Voucher - Image ready".

Additional things to check:
- If you are printing a logo (image) on your checks, click the Logo button and make sure that your logo image file still is where Quicken expects it to be.
- Choose the proper features for printing partial pages when using 3-per-page stock.
- Users of continuous forms on dot matrix printers: Be sure to select "Continuous Forms" instead of "Page-oriented".
- Laser / inkjet sheet-fed printers: in Windows Printer Properties select paper size 8.5x11", standard paper, 100% size. Do not use any "Auto detect" or photo print settings.
- If checks print OK on one computer but do not align properly on another computer, compare printer settings, printer port selections and installed printer driver versions.
- Download and install the latest printer driver directly from the manufacturer's website. The driver that comes with your Windows installation media may not be up to date.
- Make sure that at least one of your printers is marked as Windows Default Printer ... doesn't have to be the one you want to use with Quicken, but you need at least one marked Default Printer
- In some of the newer versions of Windows you may also need to do this:
Go into Windows Settings or Control Panel, Printers & Scanners.
Uncheck "Let Windows manage my default printer".

JPW

UKR, Thanks very much. Your suggestion worked second try. FYI I use the Quicken subscription on Windows 11. Thanks gain! JPW