ERROR_PRINT_JOB_RESTART_REQUIRED - 3020 (0xBCC)
The requested print job has failed to print. A print system update requires the job to be resubmitted.
Updated: Feb 21, 2026
Technical Meaning
The error code ERROR_PRINT_JOB_RESTART_REQUIRED (3020, 0xBCC) indicates that a print job has failed to complete successfully. This failure is due to the need for a system update or configuration change that requires the print job to be resubmitted.
Error Details
This specific error code is returned by the Windows API when a print job encounters an issue that necessitates a system update before it can be completed. The print system may have encountered a bug fix, feature enhancement, or other critical update that affects the processing of the current print job.
Usage Context
This error typically occurs in scenarios where a print job is initiated and fails to complete due to an underlying issue within the print subsystem. It could happen when printing from applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, or any application that uses the Windows Print Spooler service.
Developer Interpretation
Developers should interpret this error code as indicating that the current print job cannot be completed in its current state due to a system update requirement. The application or system must handle this error by resubmitting the print job after the necessary updates have been applied.
Related Errors
ERROR_PRINT_PROCESSING(3018, 0xBBA): Indicates that there is an issue with processing the print job.ERROR_PRINT_QUEUE_FULL(3024, 0xBB8): The print queue is full and cannot accept more jobs.
FAQ
Q: What does this error mean?
A: This error indicates that a system update requires the current print job to be resubmitted. The application or system should handle this by retrying the print job after applying any necessary updates.
Q: How can I resolve this issue?
A: Ensure that all system updates are applied and then resubmit the print job.
Summary
The ERROR_PRINT_JOB_RESTART_REQUIRED (3020, 0xBCC) error is a specific indication that a print job cannot be completed due to an update requirement. Developers should handle this by retrying the print job after ensuring all necessary updates have been applied.