How to Rename the Qbprint.qbp file in QuickBooks Desktop?

QBprint.qbp basically contains the information about printer set-up and customization of the forms. It also contains the data line for each form in QuickBooks desktop. Moreover, it has separate lines for different QuickBooks transactions like invoices and journal entries. When the user prints a form, QuickBooks pulls the forms settings from Qbprint.qbp and uses them to print the form. Renaming these files usually recommended as a fix as the user is able to rename the old file and recover the custom settings.

To find out the step by step process to rename the Qbprint.qbp file in QuickBooks Desktop, make sure to read this post carefully till the end. Or give us a call at 1-844-405-0906, and let our team help you out with the process.

 

Steps to rename QBprint.qbp file manually

The user can follow the steps below, in order to rename the QBprint.qbo file in QuickBooks desktop:

1.       The first step is to locate the QBPrint.qbp file

o   Windows 10, 8.1, 8,7 and Vista

C:\ProgramData\Intuit\QuickBooks 20XX

Note: 20XX represents the version of the QuickBooks

o   Server 2008 and Server 2012:

C:\ProgramData\Intuit\QuickBooks year and C:\Users\**remote user**\AppData\Roaming\Intuit\YEAR VERSION\TSPrinterSettings

It should be noted that the terminal service users report finding duplicate copies of the Qbprint.qbp file with the stored client data files, and double check all folders for odd instances.

2.       The user is then required to right click the QBprint.qbp file for the QuickBooks version and choose rename tab.

3.       Now, add the word OLD to the file name

4.       And also open the QuickBooks desktop

5.       Once done with that select printer setup from the file menu

6.       The next step is to select the transaction in the form name list and then select ok tab. This will also create a new QBprint.qbp file

It should be noted that the user doesn’t need to do this for every transaction

7.       The last step is to try opening and printing any of the transaction

 

The above-mentioned steps are enough to rename the Qbprint.qbp file in QuickBooks desktop. However, if you are stuck at any point of time or if you have any query, then call us at 1-844-405-0906. Our QuickBooks desktop support team of experts will ensure to provide you with immediate technical assistance.