Hi Brian,
Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community Forums.
I can understand how frustrating it can be facing an issue with your Canon PIXMA ip2000 printer as it is not working with Windows 8. Have patience, I would suggest you to refer to the given link to check the compatibility of your printer with Windows 8. It proves that “Canon PIXMA IP2000” is compatible with Windows 8.
Canon Pixma iP2000 is an inkjet series printer that is able produce many number of text and photo at faster speed. The print speed for mono document is at maximum 20 ppm, and for color is at maximum 14 ppm. Aug 6, 2018- Canon PIXMA iP2000 Driver Series Download > Canon Printer Drivers - Canon Printer Drivers.
Refer to the link: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/win8/CompatCenter/ProductViewerWithDefaultFilters?TempOsid=win8&Locale=en-us&TextSearch=Canon%2BPIXMA%2Bip2000&Type=Both&CurrentPage=0&TotalPages=1&ShowCriteria=0&SortCriteria=Relevance&Compatibility=Unknown&LastRequested=14
I would recommend you perform the methods suggested below to resolve the issue.
Method 1: Perform Clean Boot
Place the computer in a clean boot state and then check if it helps. You can start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This kind of startup is known as a 'clean boot.' A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.
Follow the given link:
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
Note: After troubleshooting, make sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in Step 3 from the KB article mentioned above.
Method 2: Fix printer problems
Refer to the link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/printer-problems-in-windows-help#fix-printer-problems=windows-8&v1h=win8tab1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1
Method 3: Uninstall and Re-install Drivers from the Manufacturer`s website. Refer to the link:
Hope it helps, if you still have any query feel free to post. I will be glad to help you.
Thanks!
Anshul khanna
Support Engineer