View original (French)

Canon printer error B203

Solved
Aldonelson -  
Hello,

I own a Canon TR8550 printer; for 2 days it won't print and I get the error message B203 telling me to take it to a technician.

I have disassembled and cleaned the print head twice, but nothing helps.

I also reset the print counter, cut power and re-supply, still the same.

Thanks if someone could give me an additional tip, because considering the price of a print head, I don’t think it’s worth the cost.

5 answers

  1.  JY29200

    Hello Aldonelson

    Error B203 on a Canon TR8550 is generally related to an electronic issue (print head or power circuit). Check the connections, reset the printer, and if the problem persists, consider replacing the print head or contact a professional.

    Have the warranty honored.

    1. Aldonelson Author

      Thank you, but I tried and I think I’ll buy a new one, thanks to planned obsolescence.

      1.  Panth33ra

        Hello,

        You talk about planned obsolescence but what year is your printer from?

    2. Aldonelson Author

      Hello,

      it is from 2019,

      but there is news,

      I replaced the power cord and I no longer have the message b203, I managed to print something, but not much ink on the page.

      Now I print but... nothing, is repetitive cleaning of the print head worth it??

      I tried alignment, head cleaning but almost nothing prints.

      then try to print something with lots of color, result a blank page.

      1.  jfmimi Contributor

        Hello

        try cleaning the print heads with rubbing alcohol.

    3.  Panth33ra

      Question: Do you use Canon original ink cartridges?... For information, my printer bought in 2020 has no printing problems because I use correctly and exclusively not compatibles.

      2. Aldonelson Author

        Hello everyone, thank you for your messages.

        Apparently the problem is resolved; I replaced the power cable,

        and since then no more b203 messages, then I replaced the cartridges and it started again

        phew

        1.  Panth33ra

          Good evening,

          Thank you for your feedback.