QuickBooks PDF Component Missing | How to Fix it?

QuickBooks excels in providing the tools and features for an efficient wrok process. One such feature is that the users can easily print their invoices, bills, reports, etc., from within the application by converting them into PDF files. However, they often get the “QuickBooks PDF component missing” error when they try to convert the files for printing. The error message states that the component required for PDF print from QuickBooks is missing. It causes double-jeopardy as the users cannot make PDFs neither they can print the invoices. More on the issue is written below.

The PDF issues are easy to resolve if you have an expert on the line to assist you through the troubleshooting process. Get one right away by dialling the toll-free number (844)-932-1139.

Root Causes behind the QuickBooks Component Missing Error Message

The error message “cannot print PDF invoices in QuickBooks” mostly comes up on the screen due to these three reasons. Check them out.

1. The Adobe Reader is either damaged or outdated.

2. The QuickBooks Desktop application is not updated to its latest release.

3. The Microsoft XPS Document Writer is not turned on by the user.

These reasons can be easily carried out through the solutions mentioned in the next segment of the blog.

Possible Solutions to Fix the QuickBooks PDF Component Missing Error Message

Below are given the steps to troubleshoot the QuickBooks component required for PDF print error message.

Solution- 1: Update the QuickBooks Application

An outdated QB Desktop program can invite several issues including the PDF component missing error. Follow the steps mentioned below to downoad any available updates of QuickBooks.

1. Right-click on the QB icon on the desktop and choose the Run as administrator option.

2. If prompted, enter the admin user name and password of QuickBooks Desktop.

3. On the No Company Open window, go to the Help menu.

4. Choose the Update QuickBooks Desktop option from the drop-down menu.

5. On the Options tab, click on the Mark All option.

6. Go to the Update Now tab, select the Reset Update checkbox, and then click on the Get Updates option.

Restart the computer once the updates are downloaded and open the QuickBooks application to install the updates.

Solution- 2: Turn on the Microsoft XPS Document Writer

QuickBooks uses the Microsoft XPS Document Writer to write the PDF files and if it is turned off, it will show issues. Follow the steps mentioned below to turn on the feature from the Windows Settings.

1. Open the Run window and type appwiz.cpl.

2. Press the Enter key and from the coming window, select Turn Windows features on or off from the left panel.

3. Make sure that the box against Microsoft XPS Document Writer is checked.

Exit from the window and open QuickBooks to check if the error is gone.

At this point, we would like to finish our blog on the error message “QuickBooks PDF component missing”. We hope that the solutions mentioned in the blog are easy to understand and help you to fix the issue. At last, if you happen to require external help to get rid of the problem, call on the helpline number (844)-932-1139 anytime.