Computers, Laptops & Tablets Accessories & Hardware 34 34 people found this article helpful Canon B200 Error: What It Is and How to Fix It Solve your printer issues without costly repairs by Jordan Baranowski Writer Jordan Baranowski is a former Lifewire writer and educator with experience writing for SVG, The Nerd Stash, and Feast Magazine. our editorial process Twitter LinkedIn Jordan Baranowski Updated on May 26, 2020 Accessories & Hardware Printers & Scanners Guide To Buying a New Printer The Quick Guide to Webcams Keyboards & Mice Monitors Cards HDD & SSD Raspberry Pi Tweet Share Email It's incredibly frustrating when you need to print something important and an error code pops up. One of the most feared Canon printer errors is B200, which can indicate a potentially catastrophic error with the device. Don't junk it immediately, though. Printers are expensive, and there are a few methods you can try to fix the error before you start shopping for a new printer. Ralf Geithe / Getty Causes of the Canon B200 Error At its most basic level, the B200 error indicates a faulty print head. A print head is a part that distributes the ink from the cartridges onto the paper, meaning it's one of the most important aspects of the entire printer. They're notoriously problematic, especially on cheaper printers. How to Fix the Canon B200 Error There are several things you can do to try to fix a faulty print head and eliminate the B200 error. Try some of the below suggestions before you replace your entire device. Reset the printer. Unplug it and leave it disconnected for at least 30 minutes. A good, long reset allows the printer to cool down and restore everything to its proper position before you turn the device back on. Remove any obstructions. There's a possibility something is disrupting the connection to your printer head. Open the printer's door and carefully disconnect the print head, then lift it out of the device. Reseat it and see if that fixes the issue. There's usually a lever on the printer head you press to remove it. Clean the printer head. You can use your device's maintenance options to run its cleaning cycle. This is especially useful if your printer head is clogged. Manually clean the print head. Use either pure alcohol or a non-oil-based cleaner on the print head's gold contacts. Use a microfiber cloth to rub the cleaner onto the contacts, then let it dry completely before reconnecting. Print heads are very fragile, so handle them with care! Remove old ink. 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-install your printer drivers. Find your device on the official Canon support page and follow the directions for updating your drivers. Try a new ink cartridge. Faulty cartridges rarely trigger the B200 error, but it can happen. Refer to your user manual for this process regarding your specific device. If none of the above methods work, then the B200 error is probably accurate. It's time to go shopping for a new printer. While it's possible to find the part you need and install it, the cost of a new print head runs you about the same as buying an entirely new printer.