Sage Error Code 30 – When Trying to E-mail/Print Forms And Reports

Users encounter Sage Error Code 30 when they are attempting to send email or print reports and forms using the Sage 50 program. It is caused mainly because of two reasons including the presence of the systematic endpoint Antivirus software or an Email Writer. Users can usually come across this error code in the US Edition of Sage 50 as well as Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 8, 7, and 8.1. Whenever Sage 50 Error Code 30 encounters then it throws an error message “Printer not activated error code 30”. To overcome this Sage error at ease, you can continue reading this blog post till the end. 

To help you understand about the sage error code 30 in detail,

Solution to Fix Sage Error Code 30:

In order to fix this problem, below we have mentioned step-by-step solutions basis the reason of the problem.

Damaged Customized Form:

• Attempt to e-mail/print through a standard form or a Standard Report like Balance Sheet.
• However, if the error occurs immediately after clicking on Print or Email, go to the next section

Use Sage E-Mail Writer as a Default Printer:

• First of all, close Sage 50—U.S. Edition.
• Then click on Start, and then select Devices & Printers.
• Make sure that Sage E-mail Writer is not selected as the default printer. In case it is, it is suggested to select the actual printer as the default.
• And when printing, never choose Sage E-mail Writer as the printer.

Change Port & Permissions for E-Mail Writer:

• First of all, close Sage 50.
• Then click on Start and select Devices & Printers.
• After that right-click on Sage 50 E-mail Writer, click Printer properties.
• Choose the Security
• In case, Everyone is not listed in the Group or User Names:
  • Click on
  • Choose
  • Click on Find Now.
  • Choose
  • Then click on
• Ensure that all the listed users as well as groups have Full Control
• Once checked, choose the Ports
• Then click on Add Port and select Local Port.
• Now click on New Port and enter PDF1 for Port Name.
• Once done, click
• Then close the Printer Ports.
• And check PDF1 on the list of ports
• Now click on Configure.
• After that increase Transmission Retry to 240.
• Select the Advanced tab and choose Spool print documents.
• Click on Enable advanced printing features.
• Now choose Print directly to the printer.
• Click on Apply and then click on
• Now restart your computer.
• Unfortunately, if the error still persists, continue to the next section.

Updates:

• Check for Windows or Microsoft Office updates.

Re-install E-mail writer:

• Ensure that User Account Control is disabled.

Printer Driver Compatibility Issue:

• Disconnect all non-Microsoft print drivers, including all PDF printers.
• Now install the Sage 50 E-mail Writer.
• Check if Sage 50 can save reports to PDF and/or email transactions.
• Start reinstalling the removed printers one by one.

Also Read: How to Fix Sage 50 Error 1326

Damaged Windows Profile:

• Make a new Windows user profile.
• Now setup the email account under the latest profile.
• Now verify whether process is responsive under the latest profile.

Troubleshoot Sage Error Code 30:

Final Words!

Hopefully, the above blog post helps you to understand all the possible causes and solutions for how to Sage Error Code 30. To know more about the accounting and bookkeeping related issue or any other functional glitches; you can easily contact Sage ProAdvisor via Help desk or Email us – support@accountingadvice.co.

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