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Canon Error Code 5200

What it means

Error 5200 on a Canon PIXMA typically means the print head overheated, most often because one or more cartridges ran dry and the head fired without ink to cool it. It can also follow a B200 or appear after refilling cartridges incorrectly. Restoring proper ink levels and resetting clears it in most cases.

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How to fix it

Try these in order — most Canon 5200 cases clear within the first couple of steps.

  1. Step 1 of 2

    Replace any empty or low cartridges

    Dry cartridges are the usual trigger.

    • Check every cartridge and replace any that are empty or very low — including colours you rarely use.
    • If you refill cartridges, make sure they are properly filled and seated.
  2. Step 2 of 2

    Reset the printer

    Power-cycle to let the head cool and re-initialise.

    1. Turn the printer off and unplug it for at least 10 minutes so the print head cools.
    2. Plug it back in and power on.
    3. Run a print-head clean and nozzle check from the maintenance menu.

Still stuck after these steps? The Canon help hub covers more issues, or browse all error codes.

Where to go next

Canon help hubMore Canon errors and fixes.Read guide →Printer not printingInk checks and print-head cleaning in detail.Read guide →