How to fix HP Printer Error Code 30?

 Printers are the essential gadgets these days, which helps us in several ways by providing on-time printouts, fax, scan, or copy. All these aspects make us rely on it in different situations. However, the happiness to get a printout sometimes vanishes when the printer throws an error code. Such conditions would want you to pay heed towards that particular error and eliminate it. To help you fix such issues, this guide will make you learn how to deal with HP printer error code 30 or printer not activated, error code – 30. The problem basically occurs due to 123.hp.com/setup driver is out-of-date or issue with the printer software.

 

How the error appears on screen? 

 

1.      Printer not activated, error code 30 Windows 10, 8.1, 7 – This is the most common error that the user faces, and using the troubleshooting steps in the next sections, you will be able to resolve it.

2.      Printer not activated error code – 30 PDF, 20 PDF – You can see this error code while printing the PDF file. You can resolve this issue by adjusting the settings and using the print to PDF feature.

 

How to resolve the printer not activated, error code 30? 

 

Step 1. Ensure the printer drivers are up-to-date 

 

1.      Outdated or corrupted printer driver is the primary culprit, which causes printer not activated, error code 30.

2.      You will need to update the drivers to the latest version by visiting the HP support website. The further steps explain the step-by-step procedure.

3.      Firstly, ensure that your printer and PC connect to the same wireless or wired network.

4.      Now, open the control panel on your PC. For that, click the search bar, type control, and click Control Panel on the search suggestions.

5.      Now click printers and scanners, locate the HP printer icon on the list, and choose Update.

6.      Now your PC will establish the connection with the HP support website and update the printer drivers, if available.

7.      Once done, restart your PC and printer. Verify if the problem resolves and if unfortunately it's not, then move to the next step to reinstall the software.

 

Step 2. Reinstall the printer software 

 

1.      Before reinstalling the printer software, you will have to uninstall all the printer traces from your computer.

2.      For that, search settings on your computer.

3.      Once the settings window opens, click devices.

4.      Now you will need to click printers and scanners.

5.      Locate your printer from the list, click over it, select remove device, and click yes to confirm.

6.      Now the next step is to remove any leftover printer software or related applications, and for that, you will need to go to the settings.

7.      Click the apps icon.

8.      Select apps and features. on the left side panel.

9.      Now scroll the list and select printer software that you would like to remove.

10.  Click uninstall and follow the further steps to remove the leftover printer-related applications.

11.  The next step is to remove the printer driver from server properties and for that, open settings > devices > printers and scanners.

12.  Click the blue link written with print server properties.

13.  Select the drivers tab, click the printer entry, and select remove.

14.  Now on the next screen, click remove driver and driver package and click ok to confirm.         

15.  Now to reinstall the printer software, you will have to browse the 123.hp.com/setup website.

16.  Enter your printer model and click the download driver option.

17.  Alter the operating system if needed and follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall printer software on your computer.

 

Step 3. Manually select the printer 

 

1.      Sometimes, the printer not activated error code 30 occurs when you try to print documents using the quick print option.

2.      The problem generally occurs when the application uses the print to PDF feature automatically.

3.      To fix this issue, you will have to select the printer while printing manually.

4.      When you give the print command, select your printer from the list of devices and click ok.        

 

Step 4. Use built-in print to PDF feature 

 

1.      Firstly, you will have to open the document which you want to convert from print to PDF.

2.      Now open the print dialogue box in the application.

3.      Further, you will need to go to the File tab and click print.

4.      Now select Microsoft Print to PDF under the select printer section.

5.      Finally, click print and click ok.         

 

Step 5. Alter the security permissions 

 

1.      Open the app in which you are facing the error code 30.

2.      Now you will have to right-click on it and select properties.

3.      Once the new window opens, click the Security tab.

4.      Now choose the user account from the list and click edit.

5.      Click over the user account and checkmark full control under the allow column.

6.      Click apply and click ok.

7.      Once done, you will have full control over the application, and the error code 30 with should be resolved. 

8.      If the problem still exists, you will have to use printer troubleshooter by following the next section's steps.

 

Step 6. Run the printer troubleshooter 

 

1.      Press Windows + I keys; it will open the settings app.

2.      Now click the update and security option.

3.      Now select troubleshoot from the left side panel.

4.      Click printer and then hit run the troubleshooter.

5.      Now you will need to follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting steps. Additionally, set your printer as a default device by following the instructions given in step 7.

 

Step 7. Set your printer as the default printing device  

 

1.      Search for printers and scanners on your PC.

2.      Now you will have to locate your HP printer.

3.      Click Manage and select Set as default printer.

 

Need assistance? Contact the 123.hp.com/setup printer support  

 

Hopefully, you have resolved the printer not activated, error code 30 using these steps. If you need any further assistance, you may contact the HP printer 123.hp.com/setup and support. We are available to assist you 24/7.