Weirdly copy A isn't scannable for the IRS. It's an efile only kind of thing. So if you are mailing in the forms then print the 1096 and the copy B or any other copy and mail them to the service. Sooner is better. They are aware of issues with the system and there are unlikely to be any late penalties at this point.
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