The printer not activated error code 30 is a common error code that can occur when using a printer. This error code happens when the printer is not able to communicate with the computer. This can be caused by a number of things, such as a loose connection between the printer and the computer, a problem with the printer driver, or a problem with the printer itself.
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1. Check printer connection
The following are the steps to check printer connection in order to fix printer not activated error code 30:
- Verify that the printer is turned on and connected to the computer.
- If the printer is not connected to the computer, try to connect it to the computer by using the appropriate USB cable.
- If the printer is still not connected, try to restart the computer.
- If the printer is still not connected, check to see if the printer is plugged into an outlet and the power is turned on.
- If the printer is plugged into an outlet and the power is turned on, try to connect the printer to the computer by using the appropriate USB cable.
- If the printer is still not connected, check to see if the power cord is plugged into the correct outlet.
- If the power cord is plugged into the correct outlet, try to connect the printer to the computer by using the appropriate USB cable.
- If the printer is still not connected, check to see if the printer is connected to the network.
- If the printer is connected to the network, try to connect the printer to the computer by using the appropriate network cable.
- If the printer is still not connected, check to see if the printer is connected to the computer by using the appropriate USB cable.
2. Check printer settings
- Open the Control Panel.
- Double-click Printers.
- Click the printer that you want to check.
- On the printers properties sheet, look for the activation status. If the printer is not activated, you will need to activate it.
- If the printer is not activated, you will need to activate it.
- If the printer is not activated, you will need to activate it.
- If the printer is not activated, you will need to activate it.
- If the printer is not activated, you will need to activate it.
- If the printer is not activated, you will need to activate it.
- If the printer is not activated, you will need to activate it.
3. Check for printer updates
- Open the Windows Control Panel
- Click on Printers and Devices
- Click on the printer that you want to check
- On the Status tab, click on the Check for updates button
- If there is an update available, the printer will download and install it
- If the update fails, the printer will display an error message
- Click on the OK button to continue
- On the Status tab, click on the OK button to close the printer status window
4. Restart printer
- Press and hold the power button on the printer for at least 20 seconds until the power light begins to blink slowly.
- Release the power button and wait until the printer finishes restarting.
- Press the OK button to continue.
- If the problem persists, press the Reset button.
- Press the OK button to continue.
- Select the Language menu and press the OK button.
- Select the Printers menu and press the OK button.
- Select the Printer you want to restart and press the OK button.
- Select the Restart button.
- Press the OK button to restart the printer.
Still not working? maybe try one of these options:
- Check printer drivers
- Restart computer