Applicable fixes for QuickBooks save as pdf not working issue

[John Mule]

QuickBooks can be used to create, save, or print new PDF documents directly, which is convenient for sharing financial records. However, QuickBooks save as pdf not working sometimes concerns the users while working on the documents. In case this issue emerges on your QB, give this blog a read to discover the causes of the issue and applicable methods to remove it effectively.

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Here’s why the PDF component missing QuickBooks error message appears

You might sometimes face problems creating or saving new PDF documents in your QuickBooks. The main causes for this PDF issue to arise in the software are mentioned below in detail-

• The PDF converter fails to run in the background due to Windows Firewall restrictions when you try creating new documents.
• Incorrect printer setup in the Windows settings or QB preferences can also lead to problems printing PDF documents.
  
• You can run into PDF issues if the printer drivers are damaged or missing from your system.
  

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Perfect ways to tackle missing PDF component QuickBooks Desktop error

You cannot create or print new PDF documents in QuickBooks until you get rid of this error from the software. The techniques you must apply to get rid of the PDF issue from your QuickBooks are discussed in detail below-

Solution 1- Arrange the printer settings on your Windows and QuickBooks

You might run into this error code while creating or printing new PDF documents if an incorrect printer is selected in the Windows settings. We recommend that you disable the security programs on your system, as they can block the PDF converter running in the background. You must then proceed to configure the printer settings on your computer as shown below-

• Launch the control panel on your computer (Start>Settings) and tap the Hardware & sounds option.
• Select Printer & Scanners and choose the correct printer name in the following window.
  
• Right-click the printer name and click Set as Default in the options.
  

Once you arrange the printer settings, you must now configure QB preferences to ensure the same printer is selected in the software. Use these steps-

• Open your QuickBooks and click the Edit option in the menu.
• Go to the My Preferences tab and click the Printer Setup option.
  
• Enter the same printer name as the Windows settings and save QB preferences.
  

If the PDF issues come up again after fixing the printer settings, move to the next solution.

Solution 2- Rectify the problems using the PDF & Print repair tool

Intuit has designed a dedicated tool to help users tackle issues while saving or printing new PDF documents. Apply the following steps to resolve the PDF issue using the QB tool hub-

• Launch the QB tool hub application on your computer and click the Program Problems option.
• Click the PDF & Print repair tool in the options and wait until the issues are automatically resolved.
  

Conclusion

This blog describes the leading causes of QuickBooks save as pdf not working on your computer. The methods you must take to terminate the problem are also compiled in the blog, and we suggest you use them to print or create PDF documents in your QB without problems.

Talk to our QB support team. if you have any queries about the issue.

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