| Error: "Unable to Initialize the PDF Converter" when printing to PDF |
Description | Confirm that Adobe Reader can be accessed independently instead of through Sage 100. One incident was found where the Adobe Reader was waiting for License Agreement acception before opening. |
Cause | The Sage 100 PDF Converter printer object is missing from Devices and Printers |
Resolution | Install Adobe Acrobat - Adobe Acrobat Reader installation can be found in Workstation Installation for Sage 100
- Adobe Acrobat Reader newer versions and be found at http:\\www.adobe.com
Install the Sage 100 PDF Converter if missing: - From the Sage 100 Desktop, open File, select Run
- For Program, enter PL_AdvancedOptions_Ui
- Click OK
- Click on "Install Converter"
- From the Windows Desktop, access Control Panel, Devices and Printers
- Verify the Sage 100 PDF Converter now exists
- Note: Previous versions of Sage 100 used the Sage PDF Converter
Additional steps for Windows 7, 8, 10 and Windows Server 2008, 2012: - From the Windows Desktop, access Control Panel, Devices and Printers
- Right click Sage 100 PDF Converter (formerly Sage PDF Converter)
- Select Printer Properties from the pop-up menu
- Access the Ports tab
- Create a new Local Port with the name Sage (or Sage1) and set as default
- Access the Security tab
- Make sure Everyone has rights to Print, Manage this printer, and Manage documents
- Click OK in the Sage 100 PDF Converter Properties window to save changes and exit
If the issue persists: - Check the Installation Log in PL_AdvancedOptions_UI. If error 1801 is present, reference KB 19429 for possible resolution.
- Restart the "Print Spooler" service in Windows Services
- Register C:\Windows\SysWow64\CDINTF300.dll (Versions 2013.7 and prior)
- Register C:\Windows\SysWow64\CDINTF500.dll (Versions 2013.8 and later)
- Change the Default Printer on the affected Workstation to a Local Printer (Microsoft XPS Document Image Writer is a good choice) then reinstall the Converter
- Restore the MAS90\Launcher\Sota.ini on the Server from a backup
- This can also be performed on the Workstation for Sage 100 Advanced installations
- Workstation Setup can be run to recreate this file
For Sage 100 Advanced, note that the workstation's "..\MAS90\Launcher" directory (where Workstation Setup was installed) has a SOTA.INI file with a section in it referencing the Sage 100 PDF Converter under the [Paperless] Section. If this is removed or cleared, the issue will occur. DocLink: "Error Code 1801: The Printer Name is invalid" appears in the Converter Installation log and the Sage 100 PDF Converter is not installed in Sage 100 DocLink: How to install and uninstall the Sage 100 PDF converter DocLink: What are the 5 methods to install the Sage PDF Converter DocLink: Error: "Unable to initialize PDF Converter" when printing to Paperless PDF through a Citrix or Terminal Server session
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