Any Canon printer or multifunction device may stop working and display an error message with code b200 on the PC screen. It has been noticed that, as a rule, this happens with devices that have not cartridges, but print head. What to do? The manufacturer recommends turning off the printer and contacting service center. Let's try to figure out what's going on.
power unit
It is rare, but it happens that due to a voltage drop it fails. If you see swollen capacitors, that means this is it. And if there are no visual signs, then measure the standard voltage of the power supply unit at the control board connector. If the power supply is working properly, then at the moment you press the ON button of the printer (without the print head), in a period of time of about half a second the indicator corresponds to the norm (usually 24 and 32 V). You can also connect the power supply to another working Canon device to check. Just don’t take risks, and don’t do the opposite, that is, don’t put a power supply from another into a non-working printer, because it can also burn out if the printer breaks down along with it:
- print head (PG);
- control board.
Control board
If the power supply is not broken, you need to remove the PG. If error message b200 still does not appear again, then the situation is bad - the control board has failed. However, most often the controller burns out along with the PG, and replacing only this part is unlikely to solve the problem. In addition, the cost of the PG and control board together is comparable to the price of a new printer and, most likely, you will still have to buy a printer.
Printhead
But, after removing the PG, the error may disappear, and a message that appears informs about the absence of a head in the device and requires that it be installed. Therefore, the control board is working properly, but it is impossible to give a 100% guarantee. There are times when a new print head burns out along with the controller. However, the chance that the b200 code concerned only the PG, and the control board is working, still remains.
How to get the scanner to work
Correspondence of PG contacts to cartridges
If the Canon controller is in working condition, it polls the head sensors and if at least one of them fails, it diagnoses the entire system as non-working, reporting an error. The figure shows which PG contacts are responsible for printing certain cartridges. For example, the pair in the green frame corresponds to Cyan and Magenta ink nozzles, small drops of 1 and 2 pl. Based on the picture, you need to cover all contacts outlined in rectangles, including dotted ones, with insulating tape (do not use tape).
Now the controller does not receive signals about the malfunction of any heaters and sensors and accepts the print head as good, and the warning about b200 disappears. This means that it is the PG that has failed, but everything is in order with the control board. However, Canon printing equipment repair specialists claim that if the printer had an error with code b200, the controller was damaged. Even if it hasn’t failed yet, it will happen in the near future. So what is the benefit of all this manipulation of electrical tape? If you have a Canon multifunctional device, for example MP550, you can use a scanner, because a PG is not needed for this.
Printing with individual cartridges
Can only print with black cartridges
Continuing to study the problem, remove one piece of electrical tape and each time install the head into the printer. If the error code B200 does not appear, we continue to unstick it. When an error occurs, we return the last piece of electrical tape to its place. Thus, faulty nozzles will remain sealed, and some cartridges will print:
- only black;
- only colored ones;
- black, colored drops 1 and 2 pl;
- black, colored drops 5 pl.
Sometimes after a few days or hours the printer stops showing the error message and starts working normally. This happens because the detached and shorted conductors did not burn out the previous time, as is usually the case. The protection system was activated and the power supply to the SG was turned off. The Canon device may work for several months, or when turned on again, the dangling conductors will close again. In any case, error B200 will repeat.
Prevention of errors
Canon MP550 with CISS
It happens that the power supply unit, PG or controller burns out as a result of voltage surges. Recommended source: uninterruptible power supply(UPS), capable of adjusting the voltage and frequency of the output network. However, in the vast majority of cases, error code B200 appears in the message as a result of overheating and final failure of Canon equipment, which occurs after:
- printing with empty cartridges;
- refilling with low-quality ink;
- installation that has not dried after flushing the steam generator.
It is quite difficult to keep track of the ink levels in the opaque original cartridge. You may want to keep the ink level monitoring feature enabled. Especially if the whole family prints on the printer via Wi-Fi without checking whether the cartridges are full. You can install CISS (Continuous Ink Supply System). However, in any case, you should remember that Canon thermal inkjet printers cannot work without interruption; periodically they need a rest of 15 minutes .
Every owner of a Canon inkjet printer (regardless of its model) sooner or later encounters error B200, which occurs a little more often in devices that use a print head rather than cartridges. Below we will describe ways to solve this error, so that you can solve the problem yourself, without calling a technician to your home. But we ask you to be attentive and careful with technology. When does it occur this error, then the manufacturer Canon recommends turning off the device and contacting the nearest service center in your city. As you understand, it is beneficial for them, but not for us. And so let's understand this problem together.
We strongly ask you to read the article to the end. This error is not simple and requires testing. Therefore, take a piece of paper with a pen and write down our recommendations. You may forget to do something, and then you will have to go to the service center. At the bottom of this article there is a selection of videos that will allow you to clearly see how to solve this problem.
Attention! If your printer is under warranty, then do nothing, close this article or just read it if you are interested. If you start disassembling the device, your warranty will be voided and you will have to pay for repairs out of your wallet. Therefore, it is better to take the device to the store where you bought the printer and let them decide what to do with your device. Is your warranty already expired? Then let's start reading this article.
When this error occurs, the following window appears in front of the user:
Also this error may be on English language:
Of course, you must understand that language has no effect on solving the problem. Now let's start solving this issue.
This error can also be seen on the printer displays:
When this error appears, the printer behaves unusually - the indicators on the device panel blink alternately in yellow and then green. In this way, Canon makes it clear to the user that there are problems with your device - error B200. This error is also called “VH monitor error” - there is a problem with the print head power supply or it is possible that some cartridge is not working. In other words, this is a kind of signal that there is a problem in the print head or one of the cartridges. In addition, when this error appears, it may be a signal that the power supply is broken, but the latter problem does not occur often, and we can say for sure that if this is the problem, then you are lucky.
Problem with cartridges
Canon devices may notice that you installed a non-original cartridge and therefore you receive error B 200. If you recently bought a cartridge or if you knew that it was Chinese, then it makes sense to try inserting the original cartridge and see how the device reacts.
It should also not be ruled out that even if the cartridge is at fault and you replaced it, then your head may fail, which overheated while using a non-original cartridge and, as a result, burned out. After replacing the cartridge, you may be lucky and the error will disappear. It remains to check this.
If you have empty cartridges, you definitely need to refill them!
Another very important point is cartridges. If your device has 2 cartridges, then remove them from the printer and insert them into the device one by one. If you get an error when connecting one of the cartridges, it means one of them is faulty.
Flushing
This method is not suitable for all Canon printers and MFPs. After reviewing these instructions, you will understand whether it is possible to perform this method in your device. Now watch the video for ordinary users, which do not have special devices:
Unfortunately, these videos are in English. But in any case, the video shows what needs to be done.
Initial diagnosis
First, you need to diagnose your printer in order to know for sure what is wrong with it. A problem with the power supply is often determined by visual inspection. The capacitors on a failed power supply will be swollen. Just in case (if everything is visually normal with the unit), you can also measure its voltage at the control board connector.
At the time the printer starts (when you press the power button), the voltage reading should be in the range of 0.5 s with data of 24-32 V, which is quite normal for of this device. Another way to test a power supply is to connect it to a guaranteed working Canon printer. But here you should be careful. Under no circumstances should you connect a working unit to a printer with a broken B200, since if the print head or control board in it burns out, the new power supply will suffer the same fate. In order not to break 2 devices at once, we ask you not to do this.
If, when checking the unit, no breakdown is revealed, then you need to remove the print head from the printer and look at the monitor. Is error B200 still occurring? This means there is a malfunction in the control board and not very good news - perhaps your controller with the print head has also burned out. The saddest thing is that if you buy these devices, the amount will be equal to the cost of a new Canon printer or MFP, which means a trip to the store to buy a printer is inevitable.
It’s another matter if, after you removed the print head, the error disappeared, and a new message on the monitor informs you that the printer is missing a head that must be installed for its further operation. This means that the control board is most likely (not 100%, but still) working properly and the problem is solely in the print head.
If such an error appears in the MFP, is it possible to “save” at least the scanner?
In Canon devices, in case of error B200, you can do the following - you need to cover all the contacts of the PG (see the figure below) with electrical tape (but just do not use transparent tape for this purpose), after which the controller will not receive signals about sensor failure and it will start reading the print head serviceable. This will save you from error B200 and allow you to use the scanner (since the print head is not needed when scanning).
The trick here is that if at least one sensor fails, the Canon controller will perceive the entire system as faulty. By sealing the contacts with insulating tape, we get the opportunity to use at least a scanner. In the picture below we showed how many contacts need to be covered with electrical tape and also wrote how many contacts are in the shaded area. You need to glue it as in the picture:
Individual cartridges can still print
Once your contacts have been sealed, you can carefully remove the pieces of electrical tape, releasing one of the contacts at a time, and install the head into the device each time. If an error occurs, return the electrical tape to the contact that was just peeled off and continue the same manipulations with other contacts. So we will ultimately come to a situation where only non-working contacts will be sealed, while working cartridges will print.
Having completed the manipulations described below, the device will stop showing error B200 after a couple of days, and maybe after 15 minutes. It is worth noting that when using this option, the device can work from 2 weeks to 1 year.
Below are pictures that show which contacts you can try to seal.
1.If you cover these contacts with electrical tape, you can print with a black cartridge:
2.If the device works with this option, then you will be able to print only with color cartridges:
3.In this case, you can print in black and color:
4.And the last option – black and colored:
Note: There is a video below that shows how this is done.
Is it possible to avoid error B200?
There is an opinion that failure of the controller, PG or PSU occurs due to surges in the power supply, therefore it is highly recommended to use a UPS (uninterruptible power supply), which has a voltage regulation function. In addition, the following can often lead to an error: refilling cartridges with ink of questionable quality, installing a PG that has not yet dried after washing, and printing with empty cartridges.
It is worth noting that in branded cartridges it is difficult to keep track of the ink levels, because... they are made of opaque plastic (for this reason, you should not disable the ink level control function). Of course you can install the system continuous feed ink, but not all users agree to this procedure.
Let's sum it up
If the solution options described here did not help you, then you should think about looking for a service center that can help you. Even if they don’t help, they will tell you what the reason is, and you will start from this figure - make a device or buy a new one.
Finally, let’s say that if you have a B200 error, then this is very, very bad, since most often the repair will be extremely costly and will not always be effective. Before you go to the store, don't panic and try the tips and tricks above. It is quite possible that your problem will be solved with “little loss.” Good luck to you!
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Canon Pixma B200
Canon MG5320 - error B200
If not all users who use Canon MFPs in their daily work, then many of them often observe the appearance of a Canon B200 printer error. This code, of course, may indicate a physical problem (which, in fact, is what failures of this type are usually associated with). However, this is not always the case. The software part should not be discounted either. Canon B200 printer error may appear due to incorrect installed drivers and related software. This problem can be corrected in several ways, including physical intervention and software solutions. The first option should be used only if the native software tools installed when installing drivers do not work.
What does error B200 mean on a Canon printer?
As a rule, everyone who encounters such a failure sees a message on the computer monitor screen indicating that a failure has occurred and printing is impossible.
The printer message (error code B200) can be issued in either Russian or English. Most often this is due to physical damage print head or unfilled cartridges.
The main misconception
Some owners of this type of equipment believe that the Canon MP550 printer fails (error B200) only because it itself has physical malfunctions, and they are deeply mistaken. Software should not be discounted either. At least that's what the drivers say.
First remedy
In the simplest case, a standard and universal solution to the problem can be used for all devices of a given manufacturer.
Let's say a B200 error occurs when trying to print (a printer error has occurred). Standard means Correcting this situation, by the way, in relation to all printing devices, can be called clearing the print queue.
This is done quite simply if you go to the file section of the printer after calling the menu from system tray. Here you can use the line to clear the print queue. True, this method does not always help. There may also be a situation where error B200 (the Canon MG5340 printer sometimes gives it) is observed even after this. In this case, even if the device is networked, you can simply restart the computer terminal. When restarting, printing starts automatically (provided the computer to which the device is directly connected is turned on).
Replacing cartridges
The main problem with cartridges when a Canon B200 printer error appears may be due to the fact that it is not the original cartridge that is used, but a Chinese one.
As a result, the print head may overheat. It can simply burn (or melt). So you should take care of replacing cartridges in advance.
Flushing
If, after this, a notification is issued that a B200 failure has occurred (a Canon printer error has occurred), you should think about flushing.
This can be done quite simply, and even without the use of specialized means and tools (you can use software controls that were installed during the driver installation process).
How to save the scanner?
The fact that the printer is the first to suffer during such failures is not so bad. In fact the majority Canon devices are MFPs with additional capabilities.
As a rule, the second most important thing is the scanner. But this is exactly what you can use, even if printing doesn’t work. You just need to cover some contacts on the board with electrical tape. It is not recommended to use clear or translucent tape as the diagnostic tool will determine the system to be inoperative (based on feedback from the contacts).
All contacts marked 2k and 5k need to be insulated. In the second case, you can use the 4k/5k scheme. At least, user reviews on the Internet indicate that such actions help in almost 99 percent of cases out of 100. But you will have to perform such operations, as they say, at your own peril and risk, since an incorrect action can lead to complete inoperability of the MFP . And then, as they say, there will be no sin.
Canon printer: error code B200. Driver installation issues
Device drivers also play an important role. If Canon B200 printer error appears, sometimes the problem may be non-working, missing or outdated drivers devices.
The simplest method, it is believed, is to update the printer software from the standard “Device Manager” by selecting the appropriate item in the RMB menu or from the properties section.
However, the drivers will be installed from its own database Windows data, which does not always contribute to the correct operation of devices from this manufacturer. Therefore, when installing the appropriate software, it is better to use alternative sources: the disk supplied when purchasing the printer or downloaded drivers from the manufacturer’s website through a search indicating the DEV and VEN identifiers. In the equipment ID properties, you need to select the longest line.
On the official website of the manufacturer of this equipment you can find the most latest versions control software and drivers. If you don’t want to search manually, you can use utilities automatic update drivers. Programs like Driver Booster, Slim Drivers, DriverPack Solution or something else like that. Such applications are capable of installing driver updates without much user intervention (only confirmation of installation is required after the search for updates is completed). True, the programs themselves with their updates will always be in startup, but you can disable them (the update will have to be done manually).
IN Windows systems below the tenth version, for access, use the “Run” menu, where the msconfig command is written, and in Windows 10, startup elements can be disabled directly in the “Task Manager” (Win + R + taskmgr). You can also use the standard 3-finger combination (Ctrl + Alt + Del), which is probably known to any user who has encountered forced termination work of frozen applications and programs. In any case, access can be achieved quite easily.
Is it possible to get rid of the B200 error at all?
In principle, it is believed that you can get rid of this type of error even at the stage of its occurrence.
A very common opinion to correct the situation is to install a normal uninterruptible power supply. Failures with codes B200 or 400 can also appear due to a simple lack of voltage, not to mention exceeding the norm (which, unfortunately, is not uncommon in our country). When choosing a UPS, you need to build on the declared characteristics, because ours are 220 volts alternating current completely incompatible with the 110 volts used in America or Europe direct current as standard for Western countries.
Among other things, you can use not only an uninterruptible power supply as an option. One of the most effective means is to install a voltage stabilizer. Jumps and changes in our electrical network Not unusual. And quite often a failure with message code B200 (“a Canon printer error has occurred”) can occur precisely for this reason.
Some conclusions
As a result, we can say that the problem with Canon printers is quite common, and it is not always associated solely with physical damage to the devices themselves. Software components also play an important role. The same drivers or additional software designed to provide correct operation devices are an integral part in the functioning of any type of equipment.
In general, if an error of this kind occurs on Canon printers, it is very bad. Actually, you will have to think about the issue of replacing equipment. At best, you can try to contact the nearest service center (this way you can, as they say, get away with little loss). On the other hand, if this is not possible, you can apply the troubleshooting methods described above, however, you will have to act at your own peril and risk.
However, to be completely sure, it is still better not to take risks and immediately contact some support center. It is believed that manual intervention in the operation of the device can only aggravate an already unpleasant situation. It is possible that the printer can then simply be thrown into a landfill. But the equipment itself is quite expensive. So, before making a decision about performing certain actions, think a hundred times, so that manual intervention or any other incorrect actions do not lead to an even greater destructive effect (and this can happen, but then you will have to reap the fruits of your own illegibility in the selected methods).
Most errors inkjet printers Canon Pixma series ip you can fix it yourself. To do this, you need to know the meaning of the Canon Pixma ip printer error code, which is displayed on the device.
The most common errors are incorrect installation of the cartridge, missing paper or paper jam. Also, users often install a cartridge that is incompatible with the printer model. If you notice that the Canon Pixma ip series printer gives an error, then you should not randomly press all the buttons.
Especially for you, we have compiled a table with error codes for Canon Pixma ip series inkjet printers (iP1000, iP1200, 1300, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2200, 2500, 2600 and others). If the Canon printer blinks 10 times, you can fix the problem yourself or contact the specialists of the Master Service service center. When contacting us by phone or through the feedback form, try to fully describe the essence of the problem; if you contact us with the wording that one yellow indicator is blinking on the Canon Pixma mp250 printer, we will not be able to help you immediately. You must state the error code if available.
Most often, a Canon printer error is associated with a paper jam, lack of ink, or the ink tank being installed in the wrong place. We are also often contacted with error 1700 on a Canon mp230 printer, which is due to the fact that the waste ink absorber fill counter has reached 95%. In this case, you can resolve the error yourself by clicking “Resume/Cancel”. Also if you have Canon MFP pixma mp282 a paper jam error has occurred, you can solve the problem yourself in some cases, for example, remove the jammed paper, close the printer covers and click “Resume/Cancel”
Another common problem on the Canon e404 printer, such as error 5110, is a carriage lift error. You must contact a service center for repairs. Canon 404 printer errors are also often associated with incorrect cartridge refilling.
Error code 5200 in a canon printer also becomes one of the reasons for contacting our specialists. The most common error is 5200 in canon ip2400, ip4500 printers, sometimes because of this the pixma ip2000 printer does not turn on. Error 5200 is due to the print head overheating. First you need to understand which cartridge is faulty. Error 5200 also occurs on canon mg4240 and mp495 printers. If you have a printer failure and error 5200 on a Canon Pixma printer, you can fix it by refilling the cartridge, replacing it, and you can also reset the absorber. Also one of the most common errors in the canon ip2700 printer is error 5200.
Error 5100 also often occurs in the Canon Pixma printer. It is associated with an error in moving the carriage in the printer or damage to the carriage. Often the 5100 canon printer error occurs due to ink, paper, dust accumulation, etc. This malfunction can be eliminated only after turning off, disassembling the device and visual inspection. If it's just garbage, then you can remove it yourself, but for an accurate diagnosis you need to contact a professional. The 5100 error is especially common on Canon 1900, MP160 and 4990 printers.
The next common malfunction on a Canon printer is error code 6000. This malfunction is associated with an error in the paper feeding mechanism. The main reasons are a motor malfunction, contamination of the optocoupler receiver or transmitter, and a break in the loop. If you are thinking how to fix error 6000 in a canon printer yourself, then we dare to disappoint you. This malfunction cannot be corrected at home. You need to fix error 6000 on Canon with the help of professional technicians. Most often, error 6000 occurs on canon ip 7240 and mg5440.
If you have a Canon printer, you may also encounter error 5700 when working with this device. The canon 5700 printer error is associated with an error in the sensor (cam) of the feed unit. This often happens when there is a paper jam in the device. When this malfunction occurs, the orange and green indicators flash 5 times. The most common service error is 5700 on the Canon i100 printer.
Often, owners of these devices encounter a canon operator error. ip5300, ip3300 are models that are often subject to this problem. On the Canon ip4200 printer and other models, an operator error is accompanied by 5 blinks. If your printer's yellow light is on and an operator error is displayed, try pressing the printer's "resume" key or turning the power off/on. If these methods do not help, then only a service center specialist can tell you how to remove the operator error on the Canon ip 4500 printer and other models.
