Printer has died! Oh no in the middle of printing my Christmas Calendars my Canon Pixma iP 4820 has died. The error message is B200 if that means anything.I have tried unplugging and...

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Dec 20, 2017 19:06:08 #

PW4GDF

Oh no in the middle of printing my Christmas Calendars my Canon Pixma iP 4820 has died. The error message is B200 if that means anything.I have tried unplugging and re-plugging and turning it on and off in the hope the orange light would not flash anymore, but sadly nothing.
If any one has any ideas please let me know.
Also should I be able to afford a new one they all seem to be wireless. My lap top is at least five years old, would I be able to hook up a wireless model.
Thanks in advance.

Dec 20, 2017 19:12:18 #

GalaxyCat Loc: Boston, MA

I'm sorry this has happened to you. Good luck, and have a happy holiday.

Dec 20, 2017 19:15:52 #

dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia

Santa may bring you a new one!

Dec 20, 2017 19:17:56 #

nicksr1125 Loc: Mesa, AZ

Most printers can be physically connected to your computer even if they are wireless. I us an HP Officejet 8620 connected to my desktop via USB cable. I print to it via my wireless network from my laptop. Not much difference in print speed if any.

Dec 20, 2017 19:18:00 #

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Suggest you check in with UHH’s great “Printers and Color Printing” sub-forum for some expert advice. Click the link to “All Sections” at the bottom of this page. Then scroll down to find the “Printers...” sub-forum. There are good people there who can ease your worries. Happy holidays!

Dec 20, 2017 19:24:03 #

Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.

I hope your using the ink that's called for your printer. Sometimes the gray market stuff will give you trouble.

Dec 20, 2017 19:27:30 #

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

I know this is a dumb question but have you called Canon? They might be able to help.

Dennis

Dec 20, 2017 19:29:12 #

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Seems like a good excuse to get a new one. The Canon pro 100 goes for only $100 after rebate. Check out B&H or Adorama

Dec 20, 2017 19:37:56 #

The Watcher

There's lots of information on Google about this error message. Take your pick.

https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=DAE7WrndE8XHmwHfhqHwBQ&q=canon+printer+error+message+b200&oq=Canon+printer+error+message+&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0l7j0i22i30k1.1972.18438.0.24303.29.28.0.0.0.0.298.5194.0j22j5.27.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..2.27.5190.0..0i131k1.0.zyDYFRL-oog

Dec 20, 2017 19:39:11 #

brucewells Loc: Central Kentucky

PW4GDF wrote:

Oh no in the middle of printing my Christmas Calen... (show quote)

This may provide some help. http://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Printer-Multifunction-Support/error-b200/td-p/217

Dec 20, 2017 20:13:07 #

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Printer head may have had electrical over heat

https://youtu.be/jxhkgrozauY

Dec 21, 2017 05:16:40 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

PW4GDF wrote:

Oh no in the middle of printing my Christmas Calen... (show quote)

You can get a new one on Amazon for about $550.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-iP4820-Premium-Printer-4496B002/dp/B003VQR1T8

Years ago, I got tired of buying ink for several different printers, so I standardized on the iP4500. I found several on ebay at good prices, so I'm set for a while, but they seem to run forever. The one I'm using here is over ten years old.

Here are some comparison sites - if the links still work.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2373165,00.asp
http://www.cnet.com/topics/printers/products/
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/printers

Photo printers -
https://www.photoworkout.com/best-home-use-photo-printers/
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1872566,00.asp
https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/best-photo-printers/
http://www.computershopper.com/printers/photo

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1872566,00.asp
https://www.lifewire.com/best-photo-printers-to-buy-4066817
http://www.pcmag.com/reviews/photo-printers

Dec 21, 2017 05:19:15 #

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

Call Canon tec. svs. (800) 652-2666

Dec 21, 2017 07:43:43 #

kd7eir Loc: Tucson, AZ

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.

(Very occasionally I have had to do this twice in a row to get past the error)

Dec 21, 2017 08:49:08 #

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

if you feel confident, you may try this:(written by a Canon Tech support person)
Mark

Re: Error Code B200
Options
‎12-11-2012 11:44 AM

Please try the following to see if we can resolve your issue:

1. Open the cover of the printer.

2. Remove all ink tanks from the printer.

3. Lift up the gray locking lever on the side of the ink tank holder.

4. Gently remove the print head from the carriage unit.

5. Place the print head back in and lock the lever down.

6. Place all of the ink tanks back in the printer.

7. Close the cover and turn the printer off.

8. Unplug the power from the printer. Leave the power unplugged for about 5-10 minutes. Then reconnect the printer.

If the error continues to persist, please contact our support group using the "Contact Us" link below.

This didn't answer your question or issue? Find more help at Contact Us.

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