How to rectify “Printer not activated – Error code 20”?

HOW TO RECTIFY “PRINTER NOT ACTIVATED – ERROR CODE 20”?

The following error has most probability to occur on HP All-in-One, Desk Jet and Photo smart products. The error code “Printer not activated-error code 20” will appear on computer screen while trying to print something. Before performing any troubleshooting steps, ensure HP printer is properly connected via USB cable.

There are possible solutions available to this type of error that could be applied in such conditions by a regular computer user. Apart from that, access HP Printer Technical Support through HP Helpline Number and get easy possible solution from their trained engineers.

MOREOVER, APPLY FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE THAT ERROR:        

Press and Hold Windows+ R keys on your PC keyboard Now type Control Printers and press Enter button Look for your printer icon and make sure it has been selected as Default If your actual printer icon does not have green mark on it, then move cursor over it and right click and set it as Default Printer Now again right click on printer icon and select printer properties Look for “Print a test page” located in the right-side bottom corner and press If the test page comes out successfully, close all opened windows and try printing a regular page from anywhere including email or browser If the test page did not come through

REINSTALLATION OF PRINTER USB DRIVERS            

Press and hold Windows+ R buttons together on PC keyboard Type devmgmt.msc in the run window and click OK The following command will bring up Device Manager window Under the listed PC driver categories, select Universal Serial Bus Controllers Right click on USB Composite Device in the drop-down window and click Uninstall, then press OK Now unplug USB cable from the PC and Printer and reboot the PC After computer is back to normal screen, connect USB wire to Printer and then PC Now let the PC configure new USB driver and wait until it is successfully installed On having the driver successfully installed, perform the test page print from the HP Printer icon The following method will eliminate any driver corruption or misconfiguration If cannot get rid of the error yet, uninstall all HP printer applications from the control panel Reinstall the latest printer drivers and configure again

For additional help, call HP Printer Support Helpline Number and get it repaired from the experts. There can be possibility that you could not perform the troubleshooting instructions properly or there is another problem in your printer, therefore consult with professionals for better results.