Fix Printer Not Activated Error Code 20 in QuickBooks

QuickBooks users who switch from Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7 Operating system may stumble upon QuickBooks error 20 - Printer not activated. The error may also occur when users try to print documents in QuickBooks. The new operating system forbids the usage of the Windows registry key namely “HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG/Software”. In this blog, we shall thoroughly discuss the various causes and methods to fix QuickBooks printer not activated error 20.

Factors causing QuickBooks Error 20 -Printer not activated

•        Wrongly configured QuickBooks PDF converter may lead to this error.

•        QuickBooks is not compatible with the operating system currently set up on the system.

·         Windows is outdated.

•        QuickBooks program is out to date.

•        QuickBooks related keys in the Windows registry might be damaged.

•        Incomplete installation of QuickBooks Desktop could lead to this error.

 

How to fix QuickBooks Printer Not Activated Error?

Fix 1: Terminate UAC

•        Press 'Windows + R' keys on the keyboard. This will open the Run window.

•        Type in "Control Panel" in the Start menu.

•        Now, head to "User Accounts".

•        Click on the option to 'Change User Access Control'.

•        Hit on 'Never to Notify.'

•        After on 'Ok.'

•        Now, restart the computer and try to print in QuickBooks. If the error pervades, move on to the next fix.

 

Fix 2: Delete qbprint.qbp and wpr.ini files.

•        Go to the Windows File Manager.

•        Then, navigate to "C:/ProgramData/Intuit/QuickBooks".

•        Individually right-click on "qbprint.qbp" and "wpr.ini" and click on "Delete."

•        Now, run QuickBooks and make another attempt to print some document in QuickBooks.

 

 

Fix 3: Run QB Print and PDF Repair Tool

•        Download and Install the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

•        Now, install the QB PDF and Print Repair tool.

•        After installation, launch the tool in the administrator mode.

•        The program will begin operating and it can take some time for it to identify any errors.

•        Now, try to print in QuickBooks.

 

Fix 4: Configure Registry Editor

•        Open the Run window by pressing "Windows" and "R" keys.

•        Type in "Regedit" and hit the Enter key.

•        Navigate to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER" , then go to "Software", followed by "Clients", and "Mail."

•        Verify the default email name on the left-hand side of the screen.

•        Double-click the Default section and enter the name of the email.

•        Click on 'Ok.'

 

Fix 5: Activate Windows Print Spooler

•        Press 'Win + R' keys.

•        In the Run window, type in services.msc and hit the Enter key.

•        Now, in the services list, search for the service named “Print Spooler”.

•        Click on start upon right-clicking the service.

•        Now, run QuickBooks and try to print a random document in QuickBooks. This fix should troubleshoot Error 20 – Pinter not activated.

 

Fix 6: Reinstall QB using the QB Clean Install Tool

•        Click on the start menu and search for "Control Panel."

•        Open the Control Panel.

•        Go to 'Programs and Features.'

•        Click on "QuickBooks Desktop" and subsequently hit on 'Uninstall/Change'.

•        Click on Uninstall.

•        Another approach to uninstall the QuickBooks program is by using the QuickBooks Clean Install Tool.

•        Later on, rename the QuickBooks folder and re-install QuickBooks.

 

The current article enumerated multiple fixes for QuickBooks Error 20 – Printer Not Activated error. If you need more help in this regard, just get in touch with our experienced QuickBooks experts at the helpline 1 800 761 1787.