Sage 100 PDF Converter missing from Windows available printers on Windows 10 (version 1903)
Description

For more information on Microsoft Windows Update KB4515384 (OS Build 18362.356), please visit Microsoft's web page:

Printing issues reported with multiple Windows 10 updates (including updates to fix printing issues):
2019-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems (KB4515384)
September 23, 2019—KB4522016 (OS Build 18362.357)
Additional updates: KB4517389, KB4524147, and 4524148

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Cause

Windows Update KB4515384 (for Windows 10, version 1903 or Windows Server 2019, version 1903) causes the Sage 100 PDF Converter to potentially not appear on the Windows Printers & Scanner page (Control Panel, Devices & Printers)

Resolution
[BCB:4:Operating system warning:ECB]
  1. Reinstall the Sage 100 PDF Converter following one of two methods:
  • Reinstall Sage 100 PDF Converter from Paperless Office Advanced Options
    1. Right-click Sage 100 shortcut and choose "Run as Administrator" option
    2. Log into Sage 100
    3. Select File, Run from Sage 100 Toolbar
    4. Type: PL_AdvancedOptions_Ui
    5. Select OK
    6. Select OK to select default date
    7. Select 'Install Converter'
    8. Exit Paperless Office Advanced Options

or Uninstall/Reinstall the Sage 100 workstation.

  1. If unable to install the Sage 100 PDF converter, Uninstall Windows Update KB4515384, then reinstall the Sage 100 PDF converter.

DocLink: How to uninstall Workstation Setup for Sage 100
DocLink: Error: "Printer Not Activated, Error Code -41" or "Printer Not Activated, Error Code -30"
DocLink: Quick step guide for Sage PDF Converter Installation & Configuration. Error messages 'Not Activated - 30', 'Not Activated -20', 'Not Activated -40', 'Not created successfully', Windows 10 Update breaks Sage 100 PDF Converter
DocLink: Error: "Unable to Process the Lockfile" or "Printer not activated. Error code -30" after installing Windows Updates for Windows 10
DocLink: Error: "Printer not activated, error code -41" or "Printer not activated, error code -30"
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