How to Resolve QuickBooks Detected PDF Component Missing Issue
                     Technical Fixes for 
QuickBooks Detected 
PDF component 
Missing
QuickBooks errors can cause serious disruptions to financial management operations, particularly 
regarding tasks involving PDFs. The QuickBooks Detected PDF Component Missing is one of the many 
issues users encounter. When printing PDF files from QuickBooks, this error occurs. QuickBooks displays 
the error message, "QuickBooks detected that a component required to create PDF files is missing," 
whenever a user tries to print a PDF. In this blog, we'll explain the underlying reasons for this issue and 
offer simple fixes.
Trying to fix the errors yourself may make things worse and risk important financial functions like 
sending forms, printing transactions, or storing files in QuickBooks Desktop as PDFs. Trust the 
knowledgeable technical experts at 1.855.856.0042 with QuickBooks problems rather than take a 
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Primary Reasons for QuickBooks' Missing PDF 
Component Error
While there are many reasons why PDF components may be missing from QuickBooks, let's focus on the 
two most common ones:
• Printer Configuration Issue: This problem may be caused by mismatched printer settings in QuickBooks 
Printer Setup, such as paper size or orientation.
• Issue with the Template Parameter: QuickBooks may have trouble creating PDF files if the templates 
are not the right size.
Easy Fix for the QuickBooks PDF Component Error
Let's explore two straightforward fix for the Missing Component issue based on the causes identified:
Method: Change the Temporary Folder Permissions and Restart the 
Computer
Step 1: To update settings, restart the computer
If the problem persists, reset the temporary folder's permissions.
Step 2: Modify permissions for the temporary folder
• On the keyboard, press the Windows key + R.
• In the box, type %TEMP% and hit Enter.
• To access Properties, right-click on any empty area in the temporary folder.
• Select Security.
• Check that under Security, each group and user name has Full Control.
• With the permissions set to Full Control, save the file as a PDF in QuickBooks. 
Step 3: Confirm printing to XPS
• QuickBooks saves PDFs using the Microsoft Windows application XPS Document Writer.
• Open Notepad.
• Type Test.
• After choosing a file, select Print.
• Click Print after selecting the XPS Document Writer.
• To save the file to the desktop, type a name.
• On the desktop, view the XPS file that was printed from Notepad.
• Get in touch with Microsoft support or an IT specialist if you are having trouble printing 
from QuickBooks to an XPS or physical printer. 
This guide provides a comprehensive solution for resolving the QuickBooks Detected 
PDF Component Missing problem. Technical troubleshooting measures are offered in 
this guide, and you can efficiently fix the PDF issue by applying them. If you find the 
technicalities too much to handle, you may choose to give 1.855.856.0042 a call.