Troubleshooting Code 80020009 - There is no printer called:
Introduction to Code Error 80020009
This error code, 80020009 usually occurs when you execute a VBScript.
You are probably using a WScript method called SetDefaultPrinter.
The Symptoms you get
The script does not set the default printer as you would have hoped.
Instead, you get an Windows Script Host error message, such as the diagram on
the right. The probable scenario is that you are trying to create a Windows
logon script.
The Cause of Code 80020009
The problem is that you need to map the printer FIRST, only then can you
set it as the default. Note that Source: WSHNetwork.SetDefaultPrinter
gives a valuable clue. Also check the line number of the error (Line:
4).
The Solutions
Include an extra method
AddWindowsPrinterConnection in your script. Look for clues particularly
the Line: number and check the Char: references. In the case of runtime
errors, you can use this work around. Add this line: On Error Resume
Next. However it is much better to try and cure the problem, then just
use a work-around.
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Example of a Code Error 80020009 Script
Part 1
Remember to add the SetDefaultPrinter command after you have first made
the printer connection with this code:
' VBScript.
Dim net
Set net = CreateObject("WScript.Network")
net.AddWindowsPrinterConnection "\\ServerName\PrinterName"
Below is a completed example, however remember that I do not know the name
of your server or printer share, so substitute \\ ServerName for the name of
a real server.
Part 2
' VBScript.
Dim net
Set net = CreateObject("WScript.Network")
net.AddWindowsPrinterConnection "\\ServerName\PrinterName"
Set net =
CreateObject("WScript.Network")
net.SetDefaultPrinter "\\ServerName\PrinterName"
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