Broken Printer: Hello All, my Canon iP4820 printer suddenly stopped working, fine one day and the next I got an error code, I think B200. I was told to unplug everything and try again...

PW4GDF

Hello All, my Canon iP4820 printer suddenly stopped working, fine one day and the next I got an error code, I think B200. I was told to unplug everything and try again, I did many times, nothing. It was still the main printer on my computer Both my computer and printer have served me well for may years. I tried the printer on another computer and got the same reply/code. I have emailed Canon with no response. This has been a great work horse printer and I do not think it is made any more. Any one have any ideas or have one sitting around they are not using and want to sell, but that would mean shipping to Florida.
Thanks, hope your weekend was good.
Wendy

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

Google Canon iP4820 error B200 and you will get articles and videos explaining the issues and how to fix

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

PW4GDF wrote:

Hello All, my Canon iP4820 printer suddenly stoppe... (show quote)

B&H has a comparable model for $79.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/728284-REG/Canon_4496B002_PIXMA_iP4820_Premium_Inkjet.html/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwxPbHBRCdxJLF3qen3dYBEiQAMRyxS-JwJmzED9czkEJuZJiiYCjF5QOKwMryrTojIiroBpAaApFq8P8HAQ&c3api=0980%2C110369296253

Years ago, I settled on the iP4500 for our three computers - easier to keep ink on hand than having three different printers. The oldest is ten years old and still working.

alfeng Loc: Out where the West commences ...

PW4GDF wrote:

Hello All, my Canon iP4820 printer suddenly stoppe... (show quote)

I am NOT certain about your printer, but I have learned that MY Canon printers will stop functioning if one of the ink cartridges is "empty" OR absent ...

That includes the scanner not working ...

And, pressing the "Start" key for 15 seconds does not re-set a printer with an "empty" cartridge ...

Essentially, the printer appears to have stopped working.

It MAY seem like throwing good-money-after-bad if your printer is truly dead, but the possible key to resurrecting your printer may simply be to buy a new pair of ink cartridges.

IF your printer uses a cartridge type which is currently being used by a more current CANON printer, then IF you opt for a replacement CANON printer then you may want to choose one which uses the SAME printer cartridges because you can then do a quick test with the cartridges that come with the new printer to see if your current printer is actually dead.

TWO of the differences between the bottom-of-the-line CANON printers and the more expensive ones is the output speed & the paper capacity ...

So, YOU may want to simply buy the least expensive CANON printer that you can (NB. Some may not come with printer cartridges ... so, read the description on the "box" or online spiel).

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

alfeng wrote:

I am NOT certain about your printer, but I have learned that MY Canon printers will stop functioning if one of the ink cartridges is "empty" OR absent ...

Mine tells men when a cartridge is low, and I keep printing. When it's empty, it tells me and won't print till I feed it.

ron5180

Hi Wendy, I noted your problem concerning broken printer. I had the same problem with a HP printer. My suggestion is to get on line with Canon support and see if they list a downloadable fix for this. I was receiving error messages concerning printer cartridges and they had the new fix.

bigdukeor

Printers are one of those 'throw away, don't repair" things in our lives. I talked to a shop I have used in the past, and they wanted $100 to walk into the place.
I bought a new Canon MX922 for $89, and it is high res for photos, and a great scanner. They are on line with free shipping, or Costco carries them. Strongly recommend.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

bigdukeor wrote:

Printers are one of those 'throw away, don't repair" things in our lives. I talked to a shop I have used in the past, and they wanted $100 to walk into the place.
I bought a new Canon MX922 for $89, and it is high res for photos, and a great scanner. They are on line with free shipping, or Costco carries them. Strongly recommend.

Our local TV guy stopped repairing VCRs (when they were popular) years ago because with the frequent changes in the model lineup, it was impossible to get parts.

hjcarlson Loc: Renton, WA

Some possible help here: http://fix-your-printer.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-to-fix-error-b200-on-canon-printers.html

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

My Canon Pro-100 broke. I considered repairing it and got estimates. Instead, I bought a new one. After subtracting the rebate, the value of the inks and 50 sheets of included paper the cost was a minus $38. You could say they paid me to get a new printer. B&H has the same deal on today.

380 Price
-250 Rebate
-125 Ink
-43 Paper

-38 Total

JD750 Loc: SoCal

bsprague wrote:

My Canon Pro-100 broke. I considered repairing it and got estimates. Instead, I bought a new one. After subtracting the rebate, the value of the inks and 50 sheets of included paper the cost was a minus $38. You could say they paid me to get a new printer. B&H has the same deal on today.

380 Price
-250 Rebate
-125 Ink
-43 Paper

-38 Total

Ha $38 out of pocket for a new printer is a good deal for you. One wonders how they will make any money but then perhaps it suggests something about the manufacturing cost for the printer.