QuickBooks enables you to create and print a PDF within the application, but sometimes it can create problems doing so. It prevents you from printing a PDF for various reasons, such as a damaged Qbprint.qbp file, an outdated QB application, an incompatible PDF Viewer, and many more. There are a number of connected issues that you may encounter, and can be fixed by the PDF & Print Repair Tool.

For instance,

  1. QuickBooks is not responding.
  2. PDF Converter shows offline.
  3. You cannot print directly to the QuickBooks PDF Converter.
  4. The device is not ready.
  5. Unable to save as a .pdf file.

Take a long walk through the page and explore all the information you have been given to resolve can't print a PDF in QuickBooks. 

In case you find it difficult to resolve and want experts to guide you, give a call to 1.855.738.2784 and talk to a QB advisor.

Detrimental Reasons Behind Why You Fail to Print a PDF in QB 

Know the factors that might be preventing you from printing a PDF.

  1. It can be due to an outdated Adobe Reader version.
  2. An outdated QB application can be one reason for it.
  3. The issue can be due to an incompatible PDF Viewer.
  4. If the Qbprint.qbp file is damaged or missing.
  5. You might not have set Adobe Reader as a default PDF viewer.

Methods That Can Help If You Can't Print a PDF in QuickBooks 

After knowing the reasons why you are unable to print a PDF in QB, let's move on to the solutions part and get this fixed.

Run the QB PDF and Print Repair Tool

  1. Open the QB Tool Hub.
  2. Click on Program Problems.
  3. Choose QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool. After this, wait for a minute for it to run.
  4. Now, try to print, email, or save as a PDF from QBDT again. 

Restart the computer

In some instances, the error can be just a small glitch in the system, which can be treated by restarting the computer, so try restarting the computer and fixing it.

Reset the temp folder permissions

  1. Press Win+R to open the Run window.
  2. Write %TEMP% and hit Enter.
  3. Go to an empty place in the temp folder and right-click there.
  4. Choose Properties.
  5. Click on Security.
  6. Here, you need to confirm that the user names and groups in Security have Full Control.
  7. After you have set the permissions to Full Control, try to save a PDF again in QB.

See if you can XPS to print

  1. Open Notepad.
  2. In the notepad, type test.
  3. Choose File and then Print.
  4. Click on the XPS Document Writer.
  5. Choose Print.
  6. If you fail to access the XPS Document Writer, allow your computer to print to your XPS printer.
  7. Name this file and save it to the desktop.
  8. Head to the desktop.
  9. Look for the document you printed from Notepad.

This is how you can allow your computer to print to your computer:

  1. Go to the Windows Control Panel.
  2. Switch to Category View.
  3. Tap on Programs.
  4. Choose Programs and Features.
  5. Click on Turn Windows features on or off.
  6. Go through the services list.
  7. Check the Microsoft XPS Document Writer.
  8. Click OK.

Parting Thoughts

To make an outline of this blog, we have mentioned the reasons why you can't print a PDF in QuickBooks. Moreover, we have demonstrated some solutions for you to overcome the problem without wasting more time. For further information, give a call to 1.855.738.2784 and ask the experts about your queries.

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