How to fix Brother Printer Error Code 20?

How to fix Brother Printer Error Code 20?

When you have updated OS and some applications use that key to store internal settings then application key is not updated. It causes them to fail after an update. This issue will typically appear on Brother Printer software. Brother Printer Error Code 20 – Printer not activated is one of the most common error message faced by the users of windows Software, whenever they try to upgrade their operating system to Windows 10 or 7.

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 You can update manually the registry key by granting permission by using Power sheet script.(This option is only applicable for Windows 10 users.)

The user account who is seeking for the permission must log in. It must that user account have the access to use the command prompt.

·        Click on the “Start” button.

·        Type “cmd” in the text field.

·        Choose “Run as an Administrator” right after clicking on cmd.

·        Type “Powershell” in the command prompt.

·        Click on “Enter” button.

·        Copy and paste the following code in the text field:

PowerShell.exe -NoProfile -NoLogo -NonInteractive -Command “$key = [Microsoft.Win32.Registry]::CurrentConfig.OpenSubKey(‘Software’,[Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKeyPermissionCheck]::ReadWriteSubTree,[System.Security.AccessControl.RegistryRights]::ChangePermissions); $acl =$key.GetAccessControl(); $rule = New-Object System.Security.AccessControl.RegistryAccessRule (‘Users’,’FullControl’,’ObjectInherit,ContainerInherit’,’None’,’Allow’); $acl.SetAccessRule($rule); $key.SetAccessControl($acl);”

 

Configure Print Spooler Service

·        Firstly you need to Press “Windows + R” keys together on your keyboard.

·        After that type “MSC” in the Run Box.

·        Now hit a right click on the “Print Spooler Service” from the services list

·        Choose the “Properties” option and click on stop the Print Spooler Service.

·        After that choose Automatic option

·        Hit a click on “Start” the “Service” again.

·        Finally try to print something or “Save a PDF“

Important: Always keep in mind to keep checking the USB connections once in a while and you should also run anti-virus or security program regularly in order to clear of these common errors.

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