Can't export or print to pdf

Hi all
I am having a strange problem. I cannot print preview, export to pdf or print to pdf from any of my apps now. I get an "error while printing". Also I have a strange menu under printers called adobePDFPDE that has a line over it. when I go to it is says:This panel is not compatible with your computer.
I am confused.
Tried trashing a few prefs.
Nic

Forget it.
Problem solved by a restart.
Nic
PS: Moderators please remove.

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