From the Drake Tax home window, go to Setup > Printing > Printer Setup.Beginning in Drake17, the printer setup has been streamlined and there is no longer a test page that must be printed. To setup a printer in Drake17, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the F8 "Edit Printer Settings" tab.
  2. Select the printer and printer type from the drop down menus.
  3. Click Update > Save.

Note: If your printer is a laserjet, you may need to also check the Use PCL when printing tax formsbox. See Common Issues below for indicators that the PCL print method may be needed. 

Common Issues

If you have any of the following issues when trying to print from Drake17, try toggling the Use PCL when printing tax forms option (shown above 2). 

  • Line descriptions missing on printed form.
  • Forms will not duplex. 
    • Only if the printer supports duplex printing. 
  • Return will not print.
    • Ensure that the printer functions outside of Drake first. 
  • Extra page printing with or without a "PCL XL error warning."
  • Having to click the Start button on the printer before a print job will process. 
    • Note that you may need to select No Tray Codes as the Tray on the F5 and F6 tabs as well.