Thank you for visiting the thread, dblaes, and BoJangles2020. Also, Lrentz. I appreciate you for performing some steps to fix the issue. I'll be sharing details on how printing the 1099 form works in QuickBooks. Then, ensure to provide another solution so you'll be able to achieve your goal of printing 1099 NEC.

Preprinted copies or three up 1099-NEC forms are available in QuickBooks Desktop and are compatible with QuickBooks 2019 or later versions, including the Mac version. However, 1099 for three per page isn't possible in QuickBooks 2018. You can get more information about QuickBooks Pre-Printed 1099 Kits by clicking on this link: QuickBooks Pre-Printed 1099 Kits. 

Additionally, services for older versions of QuickBooks Desktop are discontinued. You can no longer use the 2018 version to utilize payroll services like paying taxes are unavailable. To know more about it, I recommend checking out this link: QuickBooks Desktop service discontinuation policy and upgrade information. I suggest updating your QuickBooks 2018 to the latest version. This is to keep your software up-to-date so you'll be able to file taxes without any issues. All you need to do is check what operating system, hardware, software, and other requirements to run the latest version.

On the other hand, sometimes QuickBooks Desktop acts unusual behavior that might cause unable to print the 3 part 1099-NEC forms or unexpected error. I suggest downloading and installing the QuickBooks Tool Hub. This helps fix common errors and you'll need to close QuickBooks to use the tool hub. You'll have to use Tool Hub on Windows 10, 64-bit for the best experience.

Here's how:

1. Close QuickBooks.
2. Download the most recent version (1.5.0.0) of the QuickBooks Tool Hub. Then, save the file somewhere you can easily find it (like your Downloads folder or your Windows desktop).
3. Open the file you downloaded (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
4. Follow the on-screen steps to install and approve the terms and conditions.
5. When the install completes, double-click the icon on your Windows desktop to open the tool hub.

If you're unable to find the icon, do a search in Windows for QuickBooks Tool Hub and select the program. Once done, run the QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool in the Tool Hub. Please follow the steps below.

1. From the QuickBooks Tool Hub, choose Program Problems.
2. Select QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool.
3. Attempt to print, email, or save as a PDF from QuickBooks Desktop again.

If the issue persists, I reccomend opening this article to see the additional steps to fix the issue and start the following Solution 2: Troubleshoot PDF and Print problems with QuickBooks Desktop.

Lastly, the Form 1099-NEC due date is February 1, 2022. Make sure to submit the form before due dates to avoid getting penalties. For more details, you can check this article: Tax year due dates. 

Don't hesitate to drop a comment below if you have any other questions about your 1099 concern. I'm happy to answer them for you.