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Troubleshoot “Component Required for PDF Print from QuickBooks is Missing” Error

Printing errors in QuickBooks are quite common, and every once in a while, QuickBooks users come through one of these errors. One such error that frustrates users arises while printing PDF files from QuickBooks. Whenever a user tries to print PDF, QuickBooks throws an error message “Component Required for Pdf Print from QuickBooks is Missing.” The error message might confuse users, as it does not explain which component is missing and what should be the next step to resolve the error. This article will clarify the reasons that trigger QuickBooks Pdf Component missing error, and of course, the troubleshooting, so follow the complete article to know all about QuickBooks pdf printing error.

The steps listed in this blog are easy to follow. But, it won’t always guarantee resolution. To top this up, we cannot stress enough that QuickBooks Error while Printing PDFs is linked to internal data. Therefore, any mistake on your part can lead to data being swiped away. A wiser step lies with calling support at 1.800.579.0391

Possible Causes of “Component Required for Pdf Print from QuickBooks is missing” Error

The following could be the possible reasons you might get QuickBooks Component Required for PDF Print Error Message.

Component Required for Pdf Print from QuickBooks is missing

QuickBooks Missing Component Error

  1. Damaged, missing, or outdated Adobe Reader.
  2. Outdates QuickBooks Desktop application.
  3. Microsoft XPS Document Writer (MXDW) is turned off in Windows settings.

Symptoms of QuickBooks Component Required Error

  1. You might face issues printing outside QuickBooks Desktop.
  2. QuickBooks Desktop’s performance can degrade.
  3. You might also face issues opening PDF files on your system.
  4. Windows may lag performing simple operations like running QuickBooks.

Resolution 1: Update QuickBooks Desktop to the Latest Release

Most of the time, updating QuickBooks will get rid of most of the PDF printing errors for detailed instructions, follow our article in How to Update QuickBooks Desktop. If the error is not resolved even after the update, follow the next suggested resolution.

Updating QuickBooks from outside the application

  1. Visit the QuickBooks Download and Update webpage and select the QuickBooks version you are using from the Select Product drop-down list.
  2. Select the QuickBooks version from the Select Version drop-down list and hit Search.
  3. Click Get the Latest Updates and select Save to download the file on your desktop.
  4. Double click the downloaded file to proceed with the installation.

Updating QuickBooks from within the application

  1. Open QuickBooks Desktop and select Close Company or Logoff under the File tab.
  2. Click Exit from the File tab.
  3. Right-click the QuickBooks icon from your computer’s Desktop screen and hit Run as Administrator.
  4. Select Update QuickBooks from under the Help tab.
  5. Under the Options menu, click Mark all and hit Save.
  6. Under the Update Now menu, click Reset Update and then hit Get Updates.
  7. Restart QuickBooks and click Yes on the install updates confirmation box.

Resolution 2: Update/Repair Adobe Acrobat Reader

Steps to install Adobe Acrobat Reader

  1. Click the start button on your desktop and type Adobe in the Search Programs and Files search box.
  2. Select Adobe Reader from the top of the list.
  3. Select Check for Updates from under the Help tab.
  4. Manually you can visit Adobe Product Download Page to download the setup file for installation.
  5. Follow the instructions in the Adobe installation guide.

Steps to Repair Adobe Reader

  1. Exit all the open windows and web browsers on your computer.
  2. Press Windows + R key on your keyboard and type appwiz.cpl in the Run window text box.
  3. Double click Adobe Reader from the list and select Uninstall / Change.
  4. Click Next and then Repair.
  5. Hit Next again and then choose Install.
  6. Click Finish after the installation and restart Windows.
  7. Follow the next troubleshooting step if you are still not able to print PDF from QuickBooks because of a missing component error.

Resolution 3: Turn-On Microsoft XPS Document Writer

  1. Press Windows + R and type appwiz.cpl in the Run window.
  2. Press Enter, and from the left side panel, click Turn Windows features on or off.
  3. Check if the checkbox beside the Microsoft XPS Document Writer is marked and if not, then select the box and try again to print PDF from QuickBooks.
  4. Follow the link for more info related to Microsoft XPS Document Writer.

Conclusion

There is still a possibility that even after applying all the solutions, you might get Component Required for Pdf Print from QuickBooks is missing message, and to fix the issue, we might need to take a closer look at the error on your system. If you are one of the users still facing the error, then get in touch with us and call Error Support Number 1.800.579.0391 to establish a support connection with us for a quick solution.

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