What is error 5200 on a Canon i860 Printer. I cannot locate my manual.

Canon Printer Error 5200 may occur if the ink level in your printer is low or if you have a defective ink cartridge. Follow the steps to fix Canon printer 5200 Error code:

·Refill your cartridges/Ink tank
·Clean printer cartridge
·Factory reset printer

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Canon printer error code 5200 is a technological malfunction that stops printing of a canon printer. The error is registered on the screen when the temperature of the ink cartridge is high. There are no concentrations of ink present on the ink cartridges. The print head of the printer is also heated by a temperature rise resulting in an error code of 5200. Canon Printer Error 5200 Few troubleshooting steps are explained below. These troubleshooting steps are so basic that they can be performed by anybody with enough guidance. But if, in any case, someone is unable to comprehend these troubleshooting acts, assistance from trained experts is needed.

Canon printer error code 5200 is largely due to cartridge problems. This can be due to a low amount of ink in your cartridge, a faulty cartridge, or maybe there are some flaws with the logic board of your printer. We realize that Canon printers are designed to be printed in black, even if the Black cartridge is empty, using colors in the ink cartridge. Thus, if you see a mistake of 5200 in the Canon printer, the printer cartridges are either empty or near to empty. Now that you know the root of the error, let's talk about the solutions.

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Error 5200 is a printhead temperature error, sounds like you need a new printhead. The part number is printed on the side of the printhead. it's a QY6 number

5200 is a printhead temperature error, defective printhead You need a new printhead,
QY6-0049-000 around $40.00

The error code says that your printhead is bad and needs to be replaced. QY6-0049-000 around $40.00

Error 5200 is a print head temperature rise error according to the Service Manual. The suggested replacement parts are the print head and/or the logic board - Expensive. It's supposed to be accompanied by 8 alternate cycles of the orange and green lights.
Page 1-5 of the Service Manual.
excessive cleaning cycles can cause heat buildup, but it should cool between jobs with enough time.

Have a look at the yellow cartridge. I have had trouble with inks leaking into each other...most noticeable in the yellow. I have no solution...perhaps the printhead is a piece of ****...works well when it works.

Print head temperature rise [5200]

I would assume that the cleaning efforts resulted in oveheating the print heads.

Please ensure that you have sufficient ink, as ink acts as a lubricant for the heads.If you try to use them while empty it is equivalent to driving a car without oil.

Take your time..
Verify ink is in all cartridges.
Remove paper jam
let the printer cool off (heads)

Chances are the head alignment is not necessary and you are low on one of the inks...

Try this test program (Page) to isolate low colors...

http://www2.clicshop.com/Stores/metawatch2/Files/metawatchprintertestpage.pdf