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Canon Printer (PIXMA) 5200 error code

Difficulty: Medium · Cost: $0–$200 · Duration: 30m

Support code 5200 on your Canon PIXMA printer means the print head temperature has become abnormal. The printer has stopped printing to protect the print head. Turn the printer off, wait at least 30 minutes for the print head to cool down completely, then turn it back on. Attempting to print immediately after 5200 can damage the print head. If 5200 persists contact a qualified technician.

Common causes

  • The print head overheated from extended printing or high ambient temperatures
  • Printing large amounts of ink-heavy documents consecutively caused the print head to overheat

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Press the power button to turn the printer off

  2. 2

    Unplug the printer from the power outlet

  3. 3

    Wait at least 30 minutes for the print head to cool completely

  4. 4

    Plug in and turn on the printer

  5. 5

    If 5200 persists after cooling contact a qualified technician

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