How To Fix QuickBooks Error Code 20- Unable to Print QuickBooks Files

QuickBooks error code 20 is caused because your printer displays the message that the printer is unable to print paper. It occurs when an upgraded operating system adds the Hkey Current-configsoftware key to the registry settings, preventing you from printing payslips, forms, or PDFs or sending invoices to customers via email. The error message that appears on the screen is:- 

Could not print to printer. Check your printer selection. Printing may have been canceled from another program.

Are you facing printer issues because of QuickBooks error code 20? Reach out to an expert at +1(855)-738-0359, and they will guide you on how to fix it. 

Reasons for QuickBooks Printer Error Code 20

There are various reasons why you might get the QuickBooks printer not activated error code. We’ve listed a few of the most important factors that could lead to this:- 

• A misconfigured QuickBooks PDF converter can cause QuickBooks activation error 20.
• The QuickBooks desktop application version you have is incompatible with the operating system you’re using.
• Windows and QuickBooks Desktop applications is outdated.
• It’s possible that your Windows has registry errors.
• QuickBooks PDF Converter Activation Error 20 can also be caused by an incomplete or corrupt installation of the QB software.

 

How to Fix QuickBooks Printer Not Activated Error Code 20

Below are some troubleshooting procedures that should be followed in the order listed to ensure that the steps are effective. Let’s look at them:- 

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Solution 1: Generate A Registry Backup & System Restore Point

These are the steps you need to follow to generate a Registry Backup & System Restore Point:-

• Make a backup of the Windows registry
• Go to the Registry Editor and select Computer from the left-hand menu. Select File, then Export, and finally, Save.
• To save the changes made to the Registry, create a restore point.
• Wait for the process to finish before clicking OK.

 

Solution 2- Set User Permission to Update the Registry Key

These are the steps you need to follow to set user permission to update the registry key:- 

• Click the Windows Start button, type “regedit” in the search box, and then click OK.
• Right-click “regedit” and choose Run As Administrator from the drop-down menu. Now double-click the HKEY CURRENT CONFIG folder in the left pane.
• Permissions can be accessed by right-clicking the Software folder and selecting Permissions.
• A new window will appear as a result of your previous action, where you must assign Full Control to the Users and click OK to complete the task.

 

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Solution 3:- Set Print Spooler Service

When a printer is connected to a Windows computer, the Print Spooler service can help with printing issues. If the Print command results in nothing coming out of the printer, the Print Spooler service needs to be configured:- 

• Locate and right-click on Print Spooler Service from the list of services, press Windows + R, type services.msc in the blank space, and hit Enter.
• After that, turn off the Print Spooler Service.
• Select Automatic from the Startup Type drop-down menu.
• Start the Print Spooler Service by clicking the Start button.

 

So this is all about QuickBooks Printer Not Activated Error Code 20. If you are still getting this error, reach out to an expert at +1(855)-738-0359 and they will guide you what you should further do to fix it.