How to Fix QuickBooks Printer Not Activated Error Code 20?

Posted by Devin Smith
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Jan 8, 2021
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QuickBooks printer not activated error code 20 is the repercussion of Upgrading to Windows 10. The user might also stumble upon such an error, when the user tries to print from QuickBooks 2009 installed on Windows 10 system, which indicates compatibility issues. As a result of this error, the user might not be able to print or send the payslips, invoices, and other things, which might lead to further issue.



If you are also facing such an error and want to learn the steps to fix the QuickBooks printer not activated error 20, then reading this post ahead, would be of some help. Whereas, getting in touch with our accounting professionals will ensure to provide you with immediate technical assistance. You just need to ring up at 1-844-405-0906, and our team will resolve the error for you.

 

Quick fix to Fix QuickBooks Error 20, printer not activated!

The QuickBooks error code 20 can be resolved by configuring the print spooler service. The steps to be followed in this are as follows:

·         At first, the user needs to tap on the windows + R keys and then type MSC in the run box that might appear on the screen

·         After you are done with that, right click the print spooler service from the services list and also choose the properties option

·         The next step is to discontinue the print spooler service

·         And then pick the automatic option, from the startup type dropdown

·         Once done with that, the user should hit the start tab and start with the service

·         Lastly, the user should try to print something or save a PDF file

 

Alternate method

An alternate method for fixing the QuickBooks printer not activated error code 20 can be to troubleshoot the Microsoft document writer. The steps to be followed for this can be:

·         First of all, right click the QuickBooks icon and select open file location option

·         And then move to the temp folder and then look for the folder having QuickBooks version

·         After that, open the third-party folder

·         Followed by, double clicking the exe file and let the installation complete

·         Now, register the license to open the QuickBooks software

·         And, in case any issue is seen in installing ABS PDF driver, then the user needs to install it again

·         The last step is to try to print and authenticate whether the issue fixed or not

 

Fixing QuickBooks printing error code 20 becomes easy, once the above steps are followed properly. However, if the error continues to trouble you, or you need any sort of technical assistance, then in that case, feel free to consult our professionals at 1-844-405-0906.

Our QuickBooks pro technical support team of experts and certified professionals will ensure to provide you with immediate technical assistance.

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