Canon · Service-required printer error

Canon PIXMA Support Code B200

Canon documentation for selected PIXMA families identifies B200 as an error requiring service-center contact.

Models: Selected PIXMA families; exact model mattersService boundaryVerified 2026-08-16
Start hereFor the cited PIXMA family, Canon says to turn the machine off, unplug it, and contact service. Do not follow invasive print-head tricks from an unrelated PIXMA model.

What to check

Step 1

Confirm the code is B200 and record the exact PIXMA model.

Canon procedures can differ by model family.

Step 2

Turn the printer off.

Use the normal power control.

Step 3

Unplug the power cord.

If the device has fax memory, check your exact model's warning before disconnecting power.

Step 4

Use Canon support/service if B200 persists.

The cited Canon manual classifies this as an error requiring service-center contact.

Verified sources

Printer Triage is an independent troubleshooting reference and is not affiliated with Canon. Use the exact model's manufacturer documentation when instructions differ.