I can help you fix the issue you're having when preparing payroll reports, Wendy J.

You can run the QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool from the QuickBooks Tool Hub to resolve the issue you're having when trying to prepare your payroll reports in PDF. 

Here's how to run the tool:

1. Close QuickBooks.
2. Use or update to the most recent version (1.6.0.3) of the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
3. Follow the on-screen steps to install.
4. In the QuickBooks Tool Hub, select Program Problems.
5. Click on QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool. 
6. Try to print, email, or save as a PDF from QuickBooks Desktop again.

If you get the same error, reboot your computer. Then, try to reset your temp folder permissions. For detailed guidance, check out the following article and proceed to Solution 2: Reset your temp folder permissions: Troubleshoot PDF and Print problems with QuickBooks Desktop. 

Here's also more information about payroll and employee reports that you can customize to get the information that you need: Customize payroll and employee reports.

Let me know if you need more help running your payroll reports in PDF. I'm always here to assist. Have a great rest of the day!