Troubleshooting Error Code 80020009 – There is no printer called:
Introduction to Code Error 80020009 VBScript
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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Do you need additional help?
- For interpreting the WSH messages check Diagnose 800 errors.
- For general advice try my 7 Troubleshooting techniques.
- See master list of 0800 errors.
- Codes beginning 08004…
- Codes beginning 08005…
- Codes beginning 08007…
- Codes beginning 0800A…
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