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Steps to Fix HP Printer Error Code 20

by Jhon Smith ***

HP printer Error Code 20 signifies that Printer Not Activated, displayed usually on PC while printing. It is recommended by HP printer technical supportprofessionals that before proceeding to resolution, they are requested to verify if the printer is working fine or not? This can be achieved easily by printing a verifying and self-test-page that USB connectivity from printer to PC is well maintained.

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Cause of Error Code 20 in HP Printer

Printer Error Code 20 may be the reason where the wrong printer is set-up as a printer driver is missing and default printer, or if there are few struggles found in device manager.

Steps to Repair HP Printer Error Code 20

Step 1:

Essential Printer is fixed as a Default Printer

  • Go to the Start button and then click on the option of Printers and Faxes icon to open the folder of Printers
  • If it initiates that desired printer icon is missing, then an individual’s are requested to proceed to go to Step two.
  • Ensure that the desired printer has a proper check mark which should be located next to it representing that it is set as a default printer.
  • If the desired printer does not have a projecting check mark, then just right-click on the printer icon and then click on the option of Set as Default Printer icon.
  • Click on the option of Printer, and then on Print Test Page to print a Windows self-test page.
  • If your Windows test page prints successfully, it is suggested by HP printer customer support to close all windows and try printing again from application what they were using before.
  • If the Windows test-page is not print yet, then move to the next step

Step 2:

Re-Installation of the USB Composite Device from Device Manager

  • Go to the Start Button and then click on the Run Button.
  • Enter devmgmt.msc command directly in Run window and then click on the option of Enter to open Device Manager Window icon.
  • Click on the option of the (+) icon which is located just next to the Universal Serial Bus Controllers.
  • Right click on the option of USB Composite Device and then on the Uninstall button.
  • Disconnect the USB cable directly from the device and then reconnecting it required.
  • Follow all instructions in Found New Hardware wizard to easily install the drivers.
  • Right-click on the printer icon, and then click on the option of Print Test Page to easily print a Windows self-test page.
  • Close all the windows and then try to print from the application which you were using before.

Step 3:

Re-establishment of HP Software

If all the above steps do not work for your errors or issues, please uninstall and then reinstall HP software prudently.

If you are still stuck to resolve HP printer error code 20 issues. Come and get your issues resolved with our HP Printer Customer support experts.

I’m Jhon Smith. I’m a software engineer living in USA. I am a fan of technology, web development, and surfing. I’m also interested in design.Many People are found Computer Hardware related problems link HP Printer Support so i am try to create a articles a how to fix those problems and connect with HP Printer Customer Support.

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