Brief Summary
This video provides troubleshooting steps for resolving the B200 error on Canon inkjet printers, which indicates a problem with the printhead. The methods include a hack to temporarily clear the error code and a detailed guide on how to manually remove and clean the printhead.
- Clearing B200 error on Canon printer
- Temporary hack to clear error code
- Step-by-step guide to manually clean printhead
The video addresses the common B200 error encountered on Canon inkjet printers, particularly the MX922 model, which signals a problem with the printhead. Instead of immediately replacing the printhead or the entire printer, the video offers practical solutions to try and revive the printer. The presenter shares his experiences and methods to resolve this issue, emphasizing cost-saving measures for those facing expensive printer repairs.
The initial method involves a hack to temporarily clear the B200 error code, allowing the printer to run cleaning cycles. This process includes turning off the printer, opening both the document and ink covers, and then turning the printer back on. As the ink cartridge moves, the user must close the cover before it reaches the left side. This may require several attempts to get the timing right, but if successful, it clears the error code, enabling the printer to perform cleaning cycles and resume printing. However, it's noted that this fix is temporary, and the error code may reappear later.
To address the recurring B200 error, the video demonstrates how to manually remove and clean the printhead. This involves turning on the printer, opening the document and ink covers, removing the ink cartridges, and holding the stop button until the printhead cartridge moves to the correct position. The printhead is then carefully removed by pinching the center tab and pulling it out, with the option of using needle-nose pliers for better grip. Once removed, the printhead is rinsed under warm water to remove excess ink and soaked in rubbing alcohol to loosen stubborn ink, taking care to avoid damaging the green circuit board. After thorough cleaning, the printhead is left to dry overnight before being reinserted into the printer.
The final part of the process involves reinserting the dried printhead back into the carriage, ensuring the green circuit board faces up. The printhead is gently slid back into place, and the carriage tray lever is pushed back to lock it in. After closing the inner cover and reinserting the ink cartridges, the printer should start working again. The presenter mentions that reseating the printhead can also resolve incorrect printhead errors. While the long-term effectiveness of this method is uncertain, it offers a cost-effective solution to avoid replacing the printhead or the entire printer.
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0:00 are you getting the dreaded b200 error on your canon inject printer before you rush out to buy a new printhead or a new printer try these quick things first hi this is david of tekkababa the channel i share my experiences on how technology enhances my time with kids and family as a dad if this is your first time here welcome please consider subscribing [Music] our canon mx922 printer has been getting a good workout since we've all been working and studying from home unfortunately it started getting b200 errors a few months ago since printers are quite expensive these days in today's video i'll share a few things
0:45 i try to bring our printer back to life canon's b200 error code means there is something wrong with the printhead the printer cannot do anything when there is a b200 error not even the self-cleaning cycles turning the printer on and off or unplugging and plugging the power cord back in do not clear this b200 error code first thing i tried was to remove all the ink cartridges and install new ones that didn't help then i try a hack to clear the error code so i can get the printer to run cleaning cycles first you turn the printer off open the document cover and the ink cover as you were to change the ink cartridges turn the printer power back on
1:32 it'll start to make these noises as it boots up wait for the ink cartridge to start moving to the left and after it goes past half way shut the cover before it reaches the left hand side leave the printer on to finish booting up and see if the error code clears i had to try these steps a few times to get it to work eventually i got the timing right and it did clear the error code i then ran through the cleaning cycles and the printer started working again however the error code will come back a few days or a few weeks later since the b200 error code kept on coming back on my printer with this hack i decided to try something else i took out the print head and cleaned it manually the printhead can be removed without any tools first turn on the printer
2:17 once it's on open up the document cover and then the ink cover remove all the ink cartridges then press and hold the stop button the print head cartridge should start moving again keep holding the stop button until it stops the cartridge should now stop a bit to the right lined up exactly with the opening here open the bottom inner cover and push it all the way down pull this cartridge tray towards you or the front edge of the printer to release the printhead use two fingers to pinch the center tab of the printhead and pull it out the printhead rotates downwards as it gets pulled out fingers can be slippery so this could
3:04 get tricky so if needed a needle nose plier can be used to gently grab the center tab to get the printhead out once the printhead is out rinse it under warm water for a few minutes to get all the inks out this could take some time depending on how much ink is on the printhead i also soak it in warm water for some time for my printer the inks just kept on coming out so i decided to soak the printhead in rubbing alcohol to further loosen up the ink just be careful not to damage this green circuit board after all the inks are out i let it dry overnight to make sure it's completely dry when the printhead is dry hold the center tab with the green circuit board facing up gently slide the printhead back into the carriage
3:52 the printhead will rotate in the other way as it goes in once the printhead is seated push the carriage tray lever back in to lock it in place close the bottom inner cover put all the cartridges back close the ink cover and that's it my printer started working like before i read that removing cleaning and reseeding the printhead may also clear up an incorrect printhead error which seems to be another common problem with these canon inject printers i'm not sure how much longer it will last or how many times i can manually clean the printhead like this i'm glad this worked for me so i didn't have to get a new print head which now costs more than what i paid for the printer the printer is still working for us after a few months so if you're getting the b200 error on your canon inkjet printer
4:38 give this step a try before you throw out your printer or buy a new printhead hope your printer can come back your life like mine thanks for watching if you find this video helpful please support me by hitting that like button and sharing this video with your friends i love to know in the comments below if any of these methods worked on your printer or if you found a better way to fix your printer if you want to see more videos on how technology can enhance our life with kids and family please subscribe and turn on the bell to be notified when i put out my next video i'll see you in the next one until then cherish each moment
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