Don’t junk it immediately, though.
Try some of the below suggestions before you replace the entire unit.
Unplug it and leave it disconnected for at least 30 minutes.
There’s a possibility something is disrupting the connection to the printer head.
initiate the printer’s door, carefully disconnect the print head, and lift it out of the gadget.
Reseat it and see if that fixes the issue.
There’s usually a lever on the printer head.
Press the lever to remove the printer head.
Clean the printer head.
Use the unit’s maintenance options to run its cleaning cycle.
It’s handy if the printer head is clogged.
Manually clean the print head.
Use pure alcohol or a non-oil-based cleaneron the print head’s gold contacts.
Use a microfiber cloth to rub the cleaner onto the contacts, then let it dry completely before reconnecting.
The print head is very fragile, so handle it with care.
There may be hardened ink trapped inside the print head.
Run it under hot tap water until the water comes out clean.
Dab it dry with a paper towel, then reinsert the head into the printer.
Re-roll out the printer drivers.
Find your machine on the officialCanon support pageand follow the directions for updating the drivers.
Try a new ink cartridge.
Faulty cartridges rarely trigger the B200 error, but it can happen.
Refer to the user manual for this process regarding your specific gear.
If none of the above methods work, the B200 error is probably accurate.
It’s time to shop for a new printer.
Print heads can be problematic, especially on cheaper printers.
Press and hold theStopbutton until you hear an alarm tone.
This may take several seconds.
Keep holding down the button until you hear the tone sound at least 20 times, then release.
This should return your printer to its original factory tweaks.
