Printer errors can be caused due to multiple possible reasons. However, Printer not activated error code 41arises only when there is a system error. And thus, the best possible way to fix this issue is to Run System File Checker, an inbuilt utility tool in the Windows operating system that diagnoses the error present in the system and resolves it automatically. Here are a few steps to execute the tool properly- 
 

• Press the Windows key and R key to open the Run window.
• Write “cmd” in the search box and press the “OK” button to open the ‘Command Prompt’.
• Set it to ‘Run As Administrator’ to get the admin rights
• Now in the next step, type “sfc/scannow” on the command prompt window and press ‘Enter’ to execute the command.
• Next, follow the process given on the screen to run the tool properly.