topic Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200 in Desktop Inkjet Printers

PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

Frustrated83 — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 13:22:03 GMT

I am about ready to throw this printer in the trash. First off everytime I want to print to it over WiFi I have to reset my router for my computers to be able to print. Now this error code (B200) comes up and the manual says to call support. Can a tech or someone from Canon help here?

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

Ramona — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:12:32 GMT

Hi Frustrated83,

Disabling the Wireless LAN DRX and iPv6 settings on the printer may resolve the wireless issue you are experiencing. To do this, please follow the steps located at the link below:

Checking the Wireless LAN DR and iPv6 Settings

Regarding the B200 error, if you have already reset the printer and are still receiving the error, the printer will require servicing. Please call or email us at one of the methods on the Contact Us page to obtain your servicing options.

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

hyungyi — Thu, 28 May 2015 19:23:08 GMT

I have MX892 with B200. Called Customer Service but no result. Searched internet but no solutions. Only thing that i found has little hope is there are bunch of law suits again Canon cause of this error. I am still holding on to my printer for little and wait and see what comes out of law suit. As much as I love Canon printers, I am not sure I will buy another

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

Lost58 — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 02:48:25 GMT

Ok this is the third time I have had to write this question because it keeps bumping off..
I have a Canon MX922 and I am getting the error code B200 as well. I can not find a gray lever to get to the print head... what do I do? Frustrated and about to trash this printer...
Makes me mad because I bought it two years ago and I have used it very little..

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

Frustrated83 — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 03:19:17 GMT

I know this is late but. Since this has been brought back to life, I'll fill in what happened with me. Finally got ahold of support. Long story short after doing everything I've already tried again. They said the printer was defective or some crap. They sent me a "new" printer with replacement ink (which was cool). But the "new" printer did the same exact thing as the old one. So the best place for the printer is in the trash.

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

Lost58 — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 04:36:00 GMT

Thank you

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

Tiberius — Mon, 29 May 2017 03:41:30 GMT

I, too, looked for the gray lever. There isn't one on the 922. To remove the print head, remove all cartridges, then pull on the bar along the bottom of the carriage, with the colors on it, straight out toward the output tray.

Then reach to the back, top of the cartridge area and grab the print head, pulling the top of it down and out toward the output tray. It will be easiest to grab the print head by the little tab that protrudes forward from its back, between your first and ring fingers, and pull the top out and down, rotating the top of print head assembly toward you.

It will make sense once you try it.

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

levinedp — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 21:10:29 GMT

I am having the same problem as the others in this list. I tried all of the fixes suggested and all suggested procedures on YouTube.

I'm ready to trash this printer and buy an HP. I wish I hadn't just bought a new set of cartridges!

Can anyone help me?

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

toddberg — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 16:35:41 GMT

I have two of these models and they both just started producing this error. I bought both within 3 years. The rep on the phone basically said I could take it for service (probably $80+ per) or just throw it away.....stating they're not build to last that long anymore. What a poor QUALITY program..

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

debillkeefe — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 18:26:13 GMT

1. Turn OFF Power
2. Open the print head bay (as though you were about to change inks)
3. Turn ON power
4. Wait for print carriage to start moving to the left and let it go past half way
5. Before print carriage reaches left hand side (but after going halfway across) shut the cover.
6. Leave the Printer turned on
7. Good to go.

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

debillkeefe — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 18:26:50 GMT

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

debillkeefe — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 18:28:01 GMT

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

nottechsmart — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 20:22:54 GMT

I have tried this before and it worked for a while. My question is, now 2 of the colors are out and I don't know if it's worth it to buy more ink? I cannot get this fix to work without putting new cartridges in. Thanks

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

jtimm — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 15:14:57 GMT

Outstanding! Worked like a charm.

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

pscanon — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 22:07:51 GMT

I started having this issue 2 weeks ago, prior to leaving on vacation.

I tried every suggestion given, starting with the door open, removing and cleaning the print head, restarting and pressing the on button repeatedly. I tried leavijg the printer disconneted from power and trying everything again.

I shut off the printer, went on vacatio=n.. When I returned, I ordered a replacement mx922. After it arrived I wanted to remove the new cartridges that I'd just installed in the older printer.

I get the print headed carriage to the change ink position, I raised the scanner/cover, flipped up the cover as if I was going to change the ink, lowered the scanner to res on the head cover.

On a hunch, I held down the Menu button while pressing the Power button and continued to hold it down for 30 seconds, then released it. The printer went through a partial startup, moving the head carriage and then stopped saying the covers were open. I closed them and pressed the OK button - and it finished the startup procedure with no errors!!

Since then I have powered theprinter off, removed it from power and printed several jobs a few hours apart. It continues to work.

My conclusion is that cleaning the head and allowing the printer sit unused for a week allowed the ink to moved to the head by gravity and capilary action. Starting with a prolonged power disconnect and holding down the Menu button made the printer go through the complete reinitialization process.

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

saf4canon — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 18:10:23 GMT

Just got the B200 error code today and tried everything on this thread and no luck. The Printer lasted over 3 years and for the price I cant really complain but if this happened in the first or second year I would be livid. Anyway thanks for the help and I'm going to buy another one of these exact same printers from Amazon right now....I really liked this printer during the time it worked. I hope I get another 3+ years out of it. Price + 4yr square trade was still less than a pack of XL inks from Samsclub. Dont normally ever buy square trade but at least I'll get a few bucks back if it dies in less than 4 years.....I think it's prorated. Got it all for just under $75 and I think a set of XL inks is just about the same or a little more. Later

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

SoCalMark — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 23:29:14 GMT

@debillkeefe wrote:
1. Turn OFF Power
2. Open the print head bay (as though you were about to change inks)
3. Turn ON power
4. Wait for print carriage to start moving to the left and let it go past half way
5. Before print carriage reaches left hand side (but after going halfway across) shut the cover.
6. Leave the Printer turned on
7. Good to go.
I tried this and it worked for me

After researching the hell out of this error code and watching so many FAIL videos on YouTube, this simple trick WORKED.

I was thinking about how many Canon printers were stupidly trashed because of this simple repair

I have ONE suggestion. Make sure you have new ink cartridges for this to work properly!!

BRAVO

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

ted78232 — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:43:33 GMT

This actually worked for me.

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

Thanksbunch — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 03:28:01 GMT

A bit late to the party perhaps, but big shout out to debill for helping me solve this one. Another year when I don't have to buy another printer!! Worked great

Re: PIXMA MX922 with error code B200

pfps823 — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 15:28:04 GMT

Hi,

Just adding my experience. I used the system that user debillkeefe suggested which worked great. Only thing I'd add to that is I didn't need to wait until the printer head moved from the right to the left crossing the 50% mark. Mine didn't always cross that mark and I found that if I just let it go for a little bit (10 secs) then closed cover, I didn't get error.

Where I did have further problem is that the error code kept coming back at first. And this was after removing head and giving a thorough cleaning of the head in rubbing alcohol for a couple hours (I changed the alcohol once in the middle as there was a lot of ink), then rinsing in water and letting dry overnight.

What ultimately worked for me is trying different ways to get it to print something. Printing the test page using the controls on front of printer worked the most times. I also tried to run a deep cleaning (that didn't work), tried to copy a color page (nope), and just print a couple things (nope nope). Just kept reseting error code per debill, trying again, and eventually -- after @ a dozen resets -- it started working continuously as normal. Haven't given it the test of time yet, but got it to work for now.

So my suggestion is to keep trying. Once you find a way of printing something, keep doing that. For me, printing a test page using controls on front of printer worked most consistently ('print nozzle check pattern'). It may be that I just needed to get something to get fresh ink flowing back into the system as I cleaned it too well...