PIXMA MX922 with error code B200 (Series MX920)

[gnc]

How do you clear the B200 Support Code on my Printer? I can't do anything with the printer until the B200 code is removed and does not pop up as soon as I power up the printer. AND what causes the B200 code to be active all of a sudden?? My printer is no longer in warranty, but has worked fine until this code issue appeared all of a sudden! Your nearest service center is over 250 miles away----hardly worth while to keep printer if no "work a round" is provided, and I doubt I'd buy another Canon if this issue is not resolved!

[Melapry74]

After trying everything I could do (including calling Canon support, who suggested replacing print head at a high cost, no less), nothing worked. I tried what you said. I figured, it couldn't hurt. IT WORKED! And so simple, too! Thank you!!

[Melapry74]

After trying everything I could do (including calling Canon support, who suggested replacing print head at a high cost, no less), nothing worked. I tried what you said. I figured, it couldn't hurt. IT WORKED! And so simple, too! Thank you!! This is re: turning power of and letting ink cartridges move to left...

[RacerX74]

I tried this method and there was a ton of ink that poured out and I figured this was going to be the solution. Unfortunately, upon reassembly and multiple power cycling I still get the B200 code. Any other ideas? I'm stumped and really don't want to go down the road of another new printer/print head that cost roughly the same.

[gnc]

I finally gave up and bought another printer as the print head replacement was to expensive. I liked the MX922 printer so I decided to buy another. So far the replacement printer is working fine, and I kept the original printer for PARTS!

[malayagrove]

Ramona, I had a feeling this odd solution would work for me - and it did.

Many thanks, and several Kudos. !

[franb]

Thanks so much.  Your info worked perfectly.  It was worth joining this forum just to thank you, even if I never use it again.

[ptillery]

I'll be d_____! Worked but have no idea why. Thank u!

[Dreamer]

It worked... thanks so much. 🙂

[bazioto]

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My experience

I have the Canon MX925…

Superb printer although a bit slow for those in harry …
Last afternoon suddenly it stopped working with a message B200.
I was in distress because I wanted to do a lot of work.
I did read a lot here and elsewhere on methods to solve the problem. Most were ridiculous …
Eventually I went a bit boldly for the attack !!!
I took out the printer head and after I cleaned it a bit with alcohol I put it under running hot water - NOT too hot.
I kept it under the tap turning it over and over till the water turned clear.
I wiped it up, waited a bit and placed it back… with the ink cartridges.
NOTHING !!! B200 AGAIN… Great disappointment…
Yet the hope dies last.
After some trials I opened the cover and started the printer with the cover open…
THEN things started moving…
Step by step the printer came to life and printed at its best… OUAOU…
If this was helpful you will know by repeating it…

NOTE: DON’T RASH to throw the printer out and never agree with some idiots who advise you that the B200 Code shows the printer is basically unreparable or too costly to repair…

[ptillery]

**bleep**! My almost new MX922 is now being recycled by Goodwill Industries. I believed the Canon Help rep who said it couldn't be fixed. Thank you anyway!