It may sound like a simple error, but when you cannot print your document or convert the file to PDF format, real urgency knocks on the door. Before you put yourself in an emergency situation, it is a welcome step to fix the QuickBooks PDF missing component ASAP.
The guide that we made for our audience has a calculated approach that would give you a roadmap to fix the error quickly. You can also bookmark this guide for further use since this guide has multiple uses in your journey with QuickBooks.
Call a senior QuickBooks specialist at +1(866)500-0076 if:
- You tried 2-3 times to fix the error, and still it is not resolved.
- Not enough time to fix the QuickBooks PDF error, dial QuickBooks support.
- You are looking for an outsourced party to fix the error.
- There is an urgent requirement to share important PDFs with your clients and customers.
Table of the Errors the Print and PDF Repair tool can fix
| There is a problem connecting to your currently selected printer, Microsoft XPS Document Writer on XPS port. |
| Could not print to the printer. |
| Error: QuickBooks cannot complete the current action due to a missing component: Missing PDF file component. |
| QuickBooks is not responding. |
| PDF Converter shows offline. |
| You cannot print directly to the QuickBooks PDF Converter. |
| The device is not ready. |
| Unable to save as a .pdf file. |
| QuickBooks could not save your form or reports as a .pdf. |
| QuickBooks freezes when you try to reconcile accounts. |
| Print Driver Host for 32-bit Applications has Stopped Working. |
| QuickBooks Unrecoverable error. |
| QuickBooks PDF Converter Activation Error -20, -30, or -41. |
| Error 1722 or 1801 when installing PDF Converter. |
| Problems printing transactions or reports. |
| The reconcile window disappears or doesn’t show |
Learn to fix QuickBooks Missing PDF component & Print Error.
Solution 1: Run QuickBooks Print & Print Repair Tool from the QB Tool Hub
Step 1: You need to install the QuickBooks Tool Hub
- Close your QuickBooks application.
- Now, you need to download the most updated version 1.6.0.8 of the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Save the downloaded file at an easy-to-reach location.
Note:- If you have already installed QuickBooks Tool Hub in your system, you can check the version of the application. To confirm, click on the Home tab, and you will find the version at the bottom of the menu.
- Open the downloaded file QuickBooksToolHub.exe.
- Continue with the on-screen prompts to install and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Once you finish the installation, double-click on the apps icon on your Windows desktop and launch the tool hub.
Note:- In case you did not find the icon, click on the Windows Start menu and search for QuickBooks Tool Hub. Open the program.
Step 2: Run QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool
- Click on the Program Problems.
- Choose QuickBooks PDF and Print Repair Tool.
- Now, Print, email, and save it as a PDF using the QuickBooks Desktop again.
Solution 2: Restart your PC and reset the temp folder permissions
Step 1: Restart your PC
In this step, you need to restart your workstation and then try again. In case the issue is still not fixed, reset your temp folder permissions.
Step 2: Restart your PC and reset the temp folder permissions
- Press Windows + R key and open the Run command.
- In the command window, enter %TEMP% and hit Enter.
- Right-click on the temp folder and choose Properties option.
- Navigate to the Security tab.
- Make sure to set all the user names and groups in the Security tab to have Full Control.
- Confirm permission to be set at Full Control and save as a PDF again in QuickBooks.
Step 3: Confirm if you can now print to your XPS
- Launch Notepad and type Test.
- Click on File and select Print.
- Choose XPS Document Writer and then select Print.
Note:- In case your computer did not recognize the XPS Document Writer, you need to allow your PC to print to your XPS printer.
- Enter a filename and save it on the desktop.
- Go to your desktop.
- Open and view the XPS document you printed from Notepad.
In case you experience that you cannot print to your XPS printer outside of QuickBooks, you should contact an IT professional or Microsoft support for a fix.
- Allow your PC to print to an XPS printer
- Open Control Panel and switch to Category View.
- Click on Programs.
- Select Programs and Features and click on Turn Windows features ON or OFF.
- Check and confirm Microsoft XPS Document Writer in the list of services.
- Finally, hit OK.
Solution 3: Create a new template or form
- Build a new template for your form.
- Change the template on your transaction and create a pdf.
Solution 4: Update your Print Spooler service properties
- Right-click on Start and click on Run.
- Type Services.msc and hit OK.
- Now, search for the Print Spooler service and right-click on it.
- Select Properties.
- Navigate to Startup type and click on Automatic, and then select Apply.
- Finally hit OK.
- Now, right-click on the Print Spooler service option and click on Start to start the service.
Verify, reinstall, and adjust permissions for XPS Document Writer
- Ensure that XPS services are enabled.
- Press Windows + R key and enter optional features.
- Click on OK.
- Find Microsoft XPS Document Writer and select it.
- Click on OK.
- Now, test the XPS Document Writer and try to print outside QuickBooks.
- You need to edit security software settings like Norton Antivirus or Avast Antivirus. These security applications can be a barrier in blocking the creation of .xps files. Rectify the settings and ensure the .xps files are not blocked.
- Adjust Windows user permissions for your XPS Document Writer.
In case a Windows user does not have enough permissions to print the XPS Document Writer, QuickBooks cannot convert the file to a .pdf. To fix it, you are required to sign in with Admin Rights to fix the permissions.
Learn to customize form templates
- Choose the type of form you would like to customize.
- Within the form tab, click on the formatting and select Manage Templates.
- You can select any template and preview it.
- Click on Copy to create a new template or hit OK to edit the template.
- You can apply the basic customization window to:
- Add Logo: Click on the Use logo checkbox. Doing so will make your company logo appear on your form.
- Change fonts and Colors: You can personalize your fonts and colors as per your requirements to be used in the form, for example, like your company name, labels, and data.
- Change company & transaction information: In this section, you can choose the contact information that will appear on the invoice. If you want any change in the information, you can do so using the option Update Information.
- Click on Additional Customization if you are looking to add or remove any of the items from the header, columns, or footer section.
- Now, click on Layout Designer if you want to move or resize any item or items in the form.
- Once you are done with everything, click OK.
- To see your form, click on Print Preview.
- Close the form if you are good with everything.
- Finally, click OK.
Conclusion
It is frustrating to see yourself in a situation where an important document waiting to be shared with clients in a PDF format cannot be converted into a PDF. Or, when you need to post important documents, and suddenly there is an error to print documents.
This guide gave you a complete solution to resolve the QuickBooks PDF missing component error. In case if you have tried all the standard fixes and still the error is not resolved, contact our senior QuickBooks specialist at +1(866)500-0076 since the error requires an advanced technical solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I fix the error “QuickBooks can’t complete the current action due to a missing component”?
- If you are moving ahead to fix the QuickBooks PDF error, follow the steps:
- Download the QuickBooks tool hub and install it.
- Run the tool Print and PDF Repair.
- Reset the temporary folder permission and ensure that XPS can print the document.
- Check print settings and rectify them to avoid future conflicts.
Does QuickBooks Online face a similar PDF error as the Desktop?
Yes, if you are using an outdated browser on QuickBooks Online, then you may get the same PDF error.
Can I reinstall QuickBooks to resolve the PDF and print issue?
You can try it, but there is no 100% possibility that it could fix the PDF and print error of QuickBooks.
Is the QuickBooks PDF Repair Tool automatically installed?
You need to install the QB PDF Repair tool using Intuit’s official website.