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Canon B200 Error Code – How to Fix

Category: Troubleshooting · Brand: Canon

The Canon B200 error is a serious printer fault indicating a problem with the print head, ink system, or in some cases the logic board. It appears on Canon PIXMA MG and MX series printers.

What Causes the Canon B200 Error?

  • Overheating of the print head
  • Damaged or clogged print head requiring replacement
  • Depleted or leaking ink cartridges causing ink to reach the print head area
  • Electrical fault in the printer's main board

Fix 1: Power Cycle (Most Common Fix)

Many users resolve B200 with a simple power reset:

  1. Turn off the printer using the power button
  2. Open the printer cover so the carriage moves to the center
  3. Unplug the power cord from the wall while the cover is open
  4. Leave unplugged for 5–10 minutes
  5. Plug back in, close the cover, and power on

Fix 2: Open Cover During Power On (Carriage Reset Trick)

  1. With the printer OFF and unplugged, open the front cover
  2. Plug in and power on while the cover is open
  3. Wait for the carriage to move fully to the left, then manually push it gently to the right
  4. Close the cover — this sometimes clears the error

Fix 3: Remove and Clean Ink Cartridges

  1. Open the cartridge access door
  2. Remove all ink cartridges
  3. Clean the print head nozzles with a cotton swab lightly dampened with distilled water
  4. Reinstall cartridges and power on

Fix 4: Run Print Head Deep Cleaning

If the error clears temporarily but returns:

  1. Go to Setup > Maintenance > Deep Cleaning
  2. Run the cleaning cycle 2–3 times
  3. Print a nozzle check pattern

Fix 5: Replace the Print Head

If none of the above work, the print head itself is damaged and needs replacement:

  1. Order a Canon print head compatible with your model (search your model number + "print head" on Amazon)
  2. Remove the old print head: open the access door, release the head latch, lift out
  3. Install the new print head and run the alignment from the printer menu

When to Replace the Printer

If the print head costs more than a new printer and the machine is several years old, replacing the printer may be more cost-effective.

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