# How to troubleshoot Canon printer error code 5200?

Canon is a popular Japanese printer brand around the world. This company manufactures a wide range of cameras and various other imaging devices. In hardware, Canon offers a wide range of printers. These devices are very reliable and you can use them with any device. Canon printers provide easy connections for PCs, phones, and other devices. But sometimes, you can get an error code 5200 while using the Canon printer.


### **Common causes behind Canon printer error code 5200**
The printer is not connected to the PC
Some printer services are not working
Canon printer can find the driver
Cartridges are not installed properly
The printhead is not working

## **Troubleshooting Canon printer error code 5200**

**Run a troubleshooter**
When your printer is showing an error code unexpectedly then you should try running a printer troubleshooter. You can get the error due to some corrupted printer-related files. To fix error code 5200, you have to repair those corrupted files. On Windows devices, you can run a printer troubleshooter. Go to your computer and open the Update & Security page. Search for a troubleshooter and hit on Additional. Hit on Printers and this inbuilt tool will start looking for printer files. If any file is corrupted, a troubleshooter will fix it. After repairing the files, open a document and now try to take a printout.

**Check for your printer connection**
Go to your Canon printer and check the connection. If you have connected the printer using a cable then eject the cable. Check both ends of the cable for any damage. If the cable is damaged or has any kinks then replace it. Don’t use a low-speed cable for connection. Use a high-speed cable for the printer. For [Canon Pixma 3500 wireless setup](https://https://askanyquery.com/tech/what-are-the-steps-for-the-canon-pixma-mg3500-wireless-setup/), check the Wi-Fi of your printer. Go to the printer and restart the Wi-Fi button. The Wi-Fi lamp will start blinking. Wait until the SSID of your Wi-Fi appears on the printer screen. Select the SSID and reconnect the printer to your wireless connection. Now go to the PC and take your printouts.

**Install the correct printer driver**
Canon can show error code 5200 when the printer can’t find the required driver. This problem mainly appears when the printer is connected to Wi-Fi. You can only connect the network printer when you are on the same network. To access the printer, connect the PC to the same network as the printer. Now you can easily find the printer. But your printer will only receive your commands if the connected PC has the correct driver. Whether you have connected the printer using a cable or wirelessly; you need a driver. Without the correct driver, the Canon printer will show an error code. Check your Canon printer model and download its driver. Now install the driver on your PC and reconnect it to the printer. Your printer will take a few seconds to recognize the driver and then you can take the printouts.

**Power restart your Canon printer**
If the error code is appearing due to printer services then restart the printer. Sometimes the printer services get stuck unexpectedly and the printer starts showing the error. To fix those services, you have to restart the device. But a simple restart may not fix those services. When your printer is ON, eject its power cord. Wait for 5 seconds and connect the power cord to the printer. After reconnecting the printer, all the services will start running from the beginning.

**Reset the Canon printer**
If you are facing an error code after changing some settings on the printer then undo them. You may get the error due to invalid changes. Reopen Canon printer settings and revert all the recent changes. If you don’t remember the inbuilt printer settings then use the reset option. Go to printer settings and hit the Reset option. Select the Reset All option and the printer will reset to factory settings. Reconfigure your Canon printer to the computer and now check for the error code.

**Inspect the cartridges**
Error code 5200 can appear when your [Canon printer](https://https://in.canon/en/support/8202490400) can’t find the cartridge. Go to the printer and eject the cartridges. If any cartridge is damaged then replace it. Check the ink level on your cartridges. If the ink is low, refill them and then take your printouts easily.