How To Fix The HP Printer Error Code 20
Before you start to resolve the error you must first make sure the HP printer is actually working. To do this you can print a self-test page, and once you have done that, check the USB connectivity from the printer to your computer. Once you have successfully completed these tasks, you can then apply these methods to resolve the error.
Step 1 – Make Sure The Printer You Are Using Is Set As The Default Printer
Firstly tap on Start and then go to Printer and Faxes.
Check if the printer folder, and see if the printer icon is there or not.
After that check if it has a check mark on it. It means it is set as the default printer.
Then in case the check mark is missing, just right-click on the printer and then tap on the Set as Default Printer option.
After that right-click the printer and choose the Print Test Page to print a Windows self-test page.
And if your page gets prints, leave the printer folder and attempt printing out a word document.
Step 2 – Reinstall The USB Composite Device
Firstly just Right-click My Computer and then choose Properties.
After that tap on the Hardware tab and now tap Device Manager.
Then Click Universal serial bus controllers in the Device Manager window.
Now just Right-click USB Composite Device, and then choose uninstall option and tap OK.
After that Disconnect your USB cable from the Computer and then reconnect it.
Now to install the drivers, guide the on screen instructions in the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Tap on Start, now choose Printer and Faxes to open the Printers folder.
Then search the icon that shows your HP printer and tap Print Test Page, that will print a self-test page.
Lastly check if the self-test page gets prints, close all the windows and attempt printing out a document.
Step 3 – Uninstall And Reinstall The HP Software
After that just Uninstall And Reinstall The HP Software if the following steps desn’t work.
Step 4 – Clean Out The Registry
To fix this issue, just clean the registry by using a ‘registry cleaner’ program.
Follow the steps carefully if still facing issue, just contact HP Printer support number at 1-855-557-3355 toll free and get immediate support.