10 flashes means a B200 error code. I know because my printer generated this code just a little while ago and I've been researching if there's anything I can do about it. And there is, sort of. Some folks have had luck removing the print head, cleaning it properly (making sure not to get the electrical contacts wet -- a piece of packing tape is good for this), then reinstalling it. If you're lucky, this might clear the code. I haven't been so lucky yet. I removed my Pixma ix6820's print head a few times -- first to clean it, then to double-check that I'd reseated it correctly (I had). But it still won't clear the code. You can buy replacement print heads, but I suppose it is a gamble whether the fault lies with the print head itself, or something deeper inside, pertaining to that circuit.
My printer has lasted me 5-1/2 years, so I guess I can't complain too much. But it's been very light duty for these 5-1/2 years, and I guess I just expected a bit more robustness out of this product.
I'm an old-time Canon camera user -- I have Canon cameras that date back as much as 70 years and they still work fine. Wish I could say the same about my printer.
Best,
Michael
