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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

  1. 1Remove all ink cartridges and printhead, wait 15 minutes
  2. 2Clean printhead contacts with isopropyl alcohol
  3. 3Reseat printhead and cartridges firmly
  4. 4Try pressing power button 5 times with lid open (reset sequence)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Not always — cleaning contacts and the reset sequence fixes it for many users.