Canon Printer Error B200 — Printhead Error
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Overview
Canon printer error B200 indicates a printhead malfunction, often due to overheating or electrical failure.
Key Details
- Error B200 — printhead voltage or temperature error
- One of the most dreaded Canon errors
- May be fixable or may require printhead replacement
- Common in Canon PIXMA series printers
Common Causes
- Printhead overheating from continuous printing
- Electrical short in printhead contacts
- Clogged nozzles causing printhead malfunction
- Ink cartridge not providing proper contact
Steps
- 1Remove all ink cartridges and printhead, wait 15 minutes
- 2Clean printhead contacts with isopropyl alcohol
- 3Reseat printhead and cartridges firmly
- 4Try pressing power button 5 times with lid open (reset sequence)
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WarningFrequently Asked Questions
Not always — cleaning contacts and the reset sequence fixes it for many users.