How to Fix QuickBooks XPS
Document Writer Error
The Microsoft XPS Document Writer (MXDW) is a crucial component
for generating PDF documents directly from QuickBooks. It allows
QuickBooks to save reports, invoices, and other documents as PDF
files without additional software. But, sometimes, when using
QuickBooks, you might run into problems with the XPS Document
Writer, especially when trying to save or print documents. These issues
often happen after Windows updates or if the settings are not
configured correctly. You may see error messages saying that the PDF
component is missing or that the XPS Document Writer isn’t available.
In this guide, we will discuss the underlying problems so you can easily
print and create PDFs in QuickBooks without any hassle.
Reasons For QB XPS Document Writer Error
Below, we have explained the reasons for the XPS Document Writer error
that prevents you from doing your printing-related tasks.
 If QuickBooks or the XPS Document Writer is not installed correctly, it
may lead to errors when trying to print or save documents.
 Important files or components required for the XPS Document Writer to
function may be missing or damaged, which can cause this issue.
 Misconfigured printer settings can prevent the XPS Document Writer
from working correctly and may lead to the “QuickBooks detected PDF
component missing” issue.
Troubleshoot QB XPS Document Writer Error
To eliminate this issue, you can try running the QB PDF & Print Repair Tool. Here are the
detailed steps.
Solution 1: Run QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair
To access the PDF & Print Repair Tool, you need to download QB Tool Hub first. If this tool
is already installed in your system, then you should check its current release.
Step 1: Access the QB Tool Hub
The QuickBooks Tool Hub is designed to resolve common issues. Make sure
QuickBooks is closed before using the Tool Hub. For optimal performance, it is
recommended to use the Tool Hub on a 64-bit Windows 10 system.
 Exit QuickBooks.
 Download the latest version (1.6.0.5) of the QuickBooks Tool Hub and save the
file to an accessible location, such as your Downloads folder or Windows desktop.
If you’ve previously installed the Tool Hub, you can check the version by going to
the Home tab, where it will be listed at the bottom.
 Open the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and accept the terms
and conditions.
 After installation, double-click the Tool Hub icon on your Windows desktop to open
it.
Step 2: Utilize QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool
 Access the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
 Choose the “Program Problems” option.
 Select “QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool.”
 Allow it to run, which should take approximately one minute.
 Now, try printing, saving as a PDF, or emailing from QuickBooks
Desktop again.
Conclusion
After following this guide, you should be able to fix the QuickBooks XPS
Document Writer error. Once this error is resolved, you can easily do your
printing tasks without any issues.