You must save, print, and email the payroll data to manage and share it with your employees/customers. To perform these operations, QuickBooks uses the PDF & Printing tool. However, using this tool might lead you to QuickBooks Missing PDF Component error with an error message on your screen that states, 'QuickBooks can't complete the current action due to a missing component: Missing pdf file component.'
This error occurs mainly due to the damaged or missing PDF and printing tool, with other possible reasons. To get familiar with these reasons and the suitable fixes, we are providing this comprehensive guide below. We have the best steps you need to get past this error message; go through all of them with extreme care.
Issues with the PDF printing tool can prevent you from saving your crucial data in QB. So, to make sure your financial data is secured and fix these issues quickly, connect with QB professionals at 855-955-1942
Reasons Behind the PDF Missing Component Error in QB
Earlier, we learned why you cannot save as a PDF file in QuickBooks. But this error can be triggered for multiple reasons; let’s get familiar with them.
Improper permissions to run the PDF and printer tool can trigger a 'missing PDF component error' in QuickBooks.
The XPS document writer driver might be outdated or going through some issues, due to which you cannot use the PDF printing tool.
Use These Methods to Fix the Missing PDF Component Error in QuickBooks
The missing PDF error in QuickBooks prevents you from saving or exporting all of your accounting/payroll data. After getting familiar with possible reasons, you must find suitable solutions to eliminate this error. The solutions mentioned below are the best ones you should use to do so.
Solution 1: Make Use of the PDF & Print Repair Tool from the Tool Hub
The QB Tool Hub has various tools to find and fix the issues going on in this program. One is a PDF & print repair tool that helps users fix the problems when using the PDF printing tool.
Step 1: Get the Newest Version of Tool Hub
Exit the QB program and download the tool hub in its newest version (1.6.0.3).
Save this downloaded file where other QB files are saved.
Launch this file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe) by double-clicking on it.
Start the installation by following the instructions displayed on your screen.
Agree with the terms and conditions to move further.
Double-click on the tool hub’s icon to complete the process.
Step 2: Utilize the QB PDF & Print Repair Tool
Go to the menu bar of the tool hub and select ‘Program Problems.’
Select ‘QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool’ from the options. It will fix the issues you face when saving, emailing and printing.
When done, try again to run the interrupted operations.
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Solution 2: Reset the Temp Folder Permissions
Resetting the temp folder permission gives full access to make the required changes when running the crucial operations in QB.
Open the ‘Run’ command by pressing the ‘Windows + R keys.’
In the ‘Open’ field, type ‘%temp%’ and hit ‘Enter.’
Right-click in the empty field of the temp folder and select ‘Properties.’
Move to the ‘Security’ tab and make sure all users and groups have ‘Full Control.’
After setting the ‘Full Control’ permissions, try again to use the PDF & printing tool.
Solution 3: Check the XPS Document Writer
QuickBooks uses some components of XPS document writer to save as a PDF and print your documents. So, make sure there are not any issues with this driver.
Open ‘Notepad’ on your computer.
Name it as ‘Test.’ Select the ‘File’ menu and click ‘Print.’
Select the ‘XPS Document Writer’ as a printer and then click ‘Print.’
Now, save it to your desktop and make sure you can open this file on your computer.
We hope using the solutions mentioned in this guide helped you fix the 'QuickBooks missing PDF component error.’ If not, we advise you to seek assistance from professionals. Dial 844-955-1942 and get in touch with the team of QB professionals for the same.
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