Using the new T2 print interface

What are the benefits of the new T2 print interface?

The new T2 print interface presents preparers with a cleaner, more streamlined experience that allows for a faster and easier selection of print, archive, and email options.

To which modules does the new print interface apply?

The new print interface is currently available for the 2017 and later T2 modules only.

Which ProFile release includes the new print interface?

The new print interface is available in ProFile release 2017.4.7 and later.

How do I get all the print interface options to display?

The new print interface uses dynamic menus; this means that only when you select a function (print, email, archive) will the related menu display in the print interface. This helps keep the print interface clean and simple, as you see only the options for the function activated.

How do I activate the new print interface?

Select Print Setup from the File drop-down menu in the top toolbar.

Select the Enable new T2 print menu option box and click the OK button; the new print interface menu displays.

For full instructions on activating the new print interface, see the section Accessing the New T2 Print Interface below.

Can I still use the previous print interface?

Using the new print interface is currently an optional experience. Preparers can still find the previous print interface in ProFile.

Select the Print Setup option from the File dropdown menu in the top toolbar.

Click off the selection of the Enable new T2 print menu option box and click the OK button; the old print interface menu displays.

Are settings saved in the old printer interface if I make a settings change in the new print interface?

Yes, changes in one print interface reflect in the other print interface. For example, if you select Merge Print Jobs in the new print interface, that setting also saves in the old print interface.

1. Ensure you are using release 2017.4.7 or later.
2. Open the existing T2 return.
3. Select Print Setup from the File drop-down menu in the top toolbar.
4. The Print Setup menu displays.

4. Select Enable new T2 print menu box and then select OK; the new print interface menu displays.

The Job Selection section allows preparers to navigate between types of returns and assign parameters for print, email, archiving, and language. The Job Selection drop-down menu populates automatically with print details based on the open T2 return.

Preparers can select a single return type to print, archive, or email from the drop-down list.

Alternatively, preparers can select multiple types of returns to print or email from the drop-down list. The details of the selected items displays.

The details presented include email, archive, and print options for each item in the return, as well as language preferences and assigned printers.

Preparers can assign a language to each item in a T2 return.

Select the Language drop-down menu and make a selection from the options presented:

The item is assigned the selected language.

1. Select the Print Setup link in the Job Selection section.

The Print Setup window displays.

2. Set the printer and tray settings as required.

3. Select OK. The printer and tray settings save.

Under the Forms column is a link that displays selected forms for each item:

1. Select the Forms link. The Form Selection window displays. The list of selected forms displays, including the description of each. The available forms are sourced from the global settings in ProFile.

2. Select Save to retain the selections.

Note: Saving form selections in the new print interface does not alter the global settings but applies only to the specific T2 return.

Three PDF options are available in the Form Selection section.

1. Select a checkbox to activate the Duplex this set, 4 per page, and/or Print RST/Barcode options.
2. Select Save to retain the selections.

Preparers can set the file location and file name for archived forms in the new printer interface.

You can review names for archived PDFs below:

1. Select the Archive option under the job selection to access the Archive PDF Options menu in the new print interface.
2. Preparers can select two options for archived PDF locations:

• Select the Same folder as client file option. This places the PDF in the same folder as the existing client file; or
• Select the Specify a folder option, then select Browse to select a folder for the archived PDF file.

Note: The default archive locations pre-populate from the PDF tab in the Environment Options window.

3. Select Continue to save the selections.

1. Preparers can select two options for archived PDF file names:

• Select the Same as ProFile tax file name option. This names the archived PDF with the same file name as the tax file; or
• Select the Use Custom option. Use the + and - buttons to assign file name parameters such as name, month, day, time, yearend, and more.

2. Select Continue to save the selections.

Preparers can set parameters in the Email Options section for email templates and email addresses.

1. Select Email under the job selection to access the Email Options menu in the new print interface.
2. Select the available email template from the drop-down menu.

Note: Email templates source from the designated ProFile Templates folder.

The client email address, as set on the return, automatically populates in the Email Address field. If no client email address is set on the form, enter the address manually.

3. Select the Continue to retain email settings.

The preparer’s email program opens a new draft email with the template and client email already entered.

The Additional Information section of the new print interface allows preparers to manage PDF passwords, set the status of the return after printing, and set several other features.

1. Select the Environment Options link in the section. The ProFile Environment Options window displays.

2. Navigate to the PDF tab to update password settings.
3. Select OK; the settings save.

Preparers can select the client status of the T2 return after printing has occurred.

1. Select the drop-down menu for Status after printing. The options display.

2. Select the designation. The designated status displays in the File properties of the T2 return.
3. Select OK; the settings save.

Four options are available in the Additional Information section.

1. Select the checkbox to activate the Lock File, Embed date in header, Merge Print Jobs, and/or Keep Selection for this return options.

2. Select OK; the settings save.

Note: Any activated options save and take effect in both the previous and new print interface for T2.