QuickBooks PDF Converter – How to Install, Delete or Reinstall It?

QuickBooks accounting software is a bliss, when it comes to features and functionalities. One such built-in feature is QuickBooks PDF converter, which converts QuickBooks reports and forms into Adobe portable document format files. Having QuickBooks reports in PDF form, makes it easier to share the financial reports to personnel who don’t have QuickBooks installed in their systems. However, situations might arise when you might bump into QuickBooks issues related to printing, emailing, or saving as a PDF file from QuickBooks desktop. There is a lot more about PDF converter, its installation, and troubleshooting of errors.

What is QuickBooks PDF Convertor?

QuickBooks PDF convertor is one of the most important background component because it directly controls how invoices, reports and forms are created as PDF files. It is a built-in utility in QuickBooks desktop that helps users to create, save and email PDF files directly from QuickBooks forms such as invoices, reports, pay stubs and purchase orders. In case the converter stops working, users may encounter some issues at the time of saving transactions as PDF or printing forms.

Thus, to know more, make sure that you stick around this space till the end. And unleash some of the most important information related to QuickBooks PDF converter. You can also connect with the QuickBooks experts for quick and precise solutions. We are available round the clock and offer you the best services that your business deserves.

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Steps to Install QuickBooks PDF converter

So as to install the QuickBooks PDF converter, the below steps can surely work. Let us dive in deep and further explore the steps involved:

• Right click on QuickBooks desktop icon and select Properties tab.
• Go to the Find target tab or open the File location.
• Double click on Install application, or install.exe to install the PDF converter alternatively.
• Hit a click on OK tab when the installation gets complete.
• Press the Windows Start tab and hit a click on Search tab.

• Type in the Control printers in the open field and click on OK tab.
• This will also open the Printers and scanners window.

• Right click on Document converter and click on Rename option.
• Enter the QuickBooks PDF converter and hit on Enter key.
• Also ensure typing the name accurately as shown here, including spaces.

Steps to Delete the QuickBooks PDF converter

Now that you have learnt the steps involved in installing QuickBooks PDF converter let us explore the steps that can be implemented in order to delete the same.

1. Login to the Windows using the Admin credentials.

2. In case you are using Microsoft Windows XP, then open the Printers and faces window and head forward using these steps:
   • Move to Windows Start tab on the bottom left of the screen, and click on it. Choose the Run tab.
   • Type in the words stating Control printers in the run window.
   • Hit a click on Ok tab.
3. If you are using newer version of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, then in that case, open the Printers and faxes/ devices and printers window and follow the steps ahead:
   • Head to the Windows logo tab and click on the same.
   • hit the Run tab, if not available, then use the start search bar to Find run.
   • In the run window, enter the words Control printers.
   • Hit a click on OK tab.
   • In case the printers and faxes window opens up, it is suggested to right click on QuickBooks PDF converter icon.
   • From the list that appears, right click on Get the delete option.
   • Click on Yes in the confirmation window. And you are good to go…

Steps to Re-install QuickBooks PDF converter

If you want to get back the PDF converter after deleting it, then carry out the steps listed below related to reinstalling QuickBooks PDF converter.

1. Find the QuickBooks icon on the desktop.
2. Hit a right click on QuickBooks icon.
3. From the list that is seen on the screen after right clicking, select the Properties option.
4. In the properties window, hit a click on the Find target or Open file location option.
5. You will be driven to a Windows Explorer window.
6. Double click on install.exe file or Install application.
7. This will install the PDF converter.
8. Now tap on OK tab.
9. Head to the Windows Start tab and also select Run.
10. Type in Control printers in the open field.
11. Followed by hitting OK tab to open Printers and faxes.
12. Hit a right click on the Amyuni document converter and choose Rename tab.
13. Enter the correct name according to the QuickBooks version being installed in the system and hit enter tab.
    • QuickBooks 2006-2009 R8: QuickBooks PDF converter
    • QuickBooks 2009 R9 and later: PDF converter 3.0
    • QuickBooks 2010 R1 and R2: PDF converter 2.0 QuickBooks
14. Select NO for the default printer and then hit a click on Next tab.
15. Now choose Do not share this printer and then hit a click on Next opt.
16. A prompt will appear as Print a test page on your screen. Choose NO and hit a click on Next.

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Troubleshooting PDF Converter Issues (PDF and Print Issues in QuickBooks Desktop)

While converting PDF, you might bump into certain errors, which can be resolved using the rectification methods listed below. Let us explore further:

Solution 1: Run QuickBooks Print and PDF repair tool from QuickBooks tool hub

In order to get rid of the PDF and print issues, one can make use of the QuickBooks print and pdf repair tool. This can be accessed using tool hub. We have jotted down the steps involved in this process, let us have a look:

Step 1: Download and install Tool hub

• Start with closing QuickBooks.
• It is highly recommended to download the most recent version of QuickBooks tool hub. You can save the file somewhere that it can be accessed without any hassle. In case you have already installed the tool hub earlier, then you can find out the version being used by clicking on to the home tab or selecting the about to view the version.
• Open the downloaded file.
• Pay heed to the onscreen steps to Install and agree to the terms and conditions.
• Double click on the tool hub Icon from the Windows desktop to launch the QuickBooks tool hub.

Step 2: Run PDF and print repair tool

• Now that you have installed the tool hub, it is time to select Program problems.
• Click on QuickBooks PDF and print repair tool option. This would take about a minute to run.

• Once done with the process, try to print, email or save as PDF from QuickBooks desktop again.

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Solution 2: Resetting temp folder permissions

In case the first method didn’t work for you, then try resetting the temp folder permissions.

Step 1: Reset the temp folder permissions

You need to check the folder permissions to the TEMP folder:

• Press Windows + R to open the Run command.
• Head forward by typing in %TEMP% and hit Enter.

• Right click the empty area of the temp folder and pick the Properties tab.
• Choose the Security tab as well.
• Make sure that all the users names and groups showing on the Security tab have Full control.

• After the permissions are set to Full control, make sure to save as a PDF again within QuickBooks.

Step 2: Confirming that you can print XPS

You should confirm that you can print to the XPS document writer, as QuickBooks makes use of the XPS document writer for saving as a PDF.

• Open Notepad and type Test.
• Then tap on to the File and print options, respectively.
• Choose the XPS document writer and hit the Print tab.

• Type a filename and also save it to the desktop.
• Head towards the desktop and view the document printed from notepad.

Important points to consider

There are certain factors that should be kept in mind, before heading forward:

• In order to test the print issues, you should print to the printer and check if you can print successfully outside QuickBooks.
• In case you are unable to print to the XPS printer outside of QuickBooks, then consulting an IT professional is recommended.

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Solution 3: Testing, reinstalling and adjusting permissions for XPS document writer

If none of the above solutions worked, you can give a try to the below steps for fixing the issue successfully. But before that, it is important to be kept in mind:

• Keep it mind that intuit doesn’t support Microsoft apps and isn’t responsible for the tools as well.
• Moreover, if you are uncomfortable with the tasks, it is suggested to reach out to IT professional.

Steps under this process:

• At first required to test the XPS document writer and print outside QuickBooks.
• Verify the XPS services and check if they are enabled or not.
• Head forward by reinstalling Microsoft XPS document writer.
• And adjust Windows user permissions for XPS document writer.
• Edit the Security software settings.
• Install or repair MSXML 6.0.
• Create a New template for the form.
• And bypass the print spooler.

To wrap it up!

There is a lot of learn about QuickBooks PDF converter, and we have tried to summarize some of the most important information related to it in this piece of writing. For some reason, if any of your query remained unanswered, or if you find anything confusing at any stage, do not think twice in consulting our U.S based support team.

You can also contact our QuickBooks enterprise technical support team for quick and precise solution using the cutting-edge tools and technologies. Reach out to us at 1-800-761-1787, and we would be more than happy to help you.

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