{"product_id":"canon-mc-g30-maintenance-cartridge-compatible-for-imageprograf-pro-2000-pro-4000-tx-5300-tm-300-gp-300-prm","title":"Canon MC-G30 Maintenance Cartridge Compatible for imagePROGRAF PRO-2000 \/ PRO-4000 \/ TX-5300 \/ TM-300 \/ GP-300 | PRM","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompatible Maintenance Cartridge for Canon MC-G30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your Canon imagePROGRAF back to printing with the PRM Compatible Maintenance Cartridge. This is a direct replacement for the original Canon MC-G30 — clearing the \"Maintenance Cartridge Full\" error and restoring normal printing immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a Canon PRO-2000 maintenance cartridge, Canon TX-5300 maintenance cartridge, or Canon TM-300 maintenance cartridge? The MC-G30 is the correct maintenance cartridge for all Canon imagePROGRAF large-format printers listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is a Maintenance Cartridge?\u003cbr\u003eThe maintenance cartridge is a small absorbent pad container that collects excess ink during printing, head cleaning, and nozzle checks. Over time, this pad fills up with waste ink. When it's full, your printer displays a \"Maintenance Cartridge Full\" error and stops printing completely — even if your ink tanks are full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a malfunction. It's a routine consumable replacement, just like replacing ink cartridges. Large-format printers consume maintenance cartridge capacity faster than desktop printers due to larger print heads, more frequent automatic head cleaning cycles, and higher ink volumes per print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Do You Need a New Maintenance Cartridge?\u003cbr\u003eReplace your maintenance cartridge when you see:\u003cbr\u003e- \"Maintenance Cartridge Full\" error on the printer display\u003cbr\u003e- \"Maintenance Cartridge End of Service Life\" message\u003cbr\u003e- Printer stops printing completely and refuses all print jobs\u003cbr\u003e- Warning message that the maintenance cartridge is \"nearly full\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor large-format printers used in production environments, a full maintenance cartridge during a print run can halt an entire workflow. Keep a spare MC-G30 in stock at all times — once the error appears, the printer will not print a single page until the maintenance cartridge is replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Instant Fix — Clear the Error, Start Printing: Remove the full maintenance cartridge, insert the new one, and the error clears automatically. Your printer resets the counter and is ready to print immediately. The entire swap takes under 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Fits Four imagePROGRAF Families: The MC-G30 covers Canon's entire current imagePROGRAF range across four product families — PRO series (professional photo), TX series (technical CAD), TM\/TA series (compact technical), and GP series (poster\/signage). One maintenance cartridge works across all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Critical for Professional Photo Printing (PRO Series): The PRO-520, PRO-2000, PRO-4000, and PRO-6000 are Canon's flagship professional photo printers used by photographers, fine art studios, galleries, and print labs. Sizes range from 24-inch to 60-inch. Downtime on these machines means missed deadlines and lost revenue. A spare MC-G30 is essential for any professional print environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Built for Technical and CAD Printing (TX\/TM\/TA Series): The TX-5200, TX-5300, TX-5400, TM-200, TM-300, TM-305, TA-20, and TA-30 are Canon's technical printers for architectural drawings, engineering blueprints, GIS maps, and CAD output. High-volume plotting fills the maintenance cartridge faster than occasional printing. Keeping a spare avoids unexpected downtime in design offices and print shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Supports Poster and Signage Printing (GP Series): The GP-200 and GP-300 are Canon's poster printers designed for retail signage, POP displays, and promotional materials. Continuous production runs consume maintenance cartridge capacity quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Compatible Quality, Same Function: The maintenance cartridge is an absorbent pad in a plastic housing — there is no electronic component or print quality difference between original and compatible. It collects waste ink. A compatible cartridge does this identically to the original at a fraction of the price. Especially valuable for large-format printers where original Canon maintenance cartridges can be very expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. No Chip Issues: This compatible maintenance cartridge comes with the chip pre-installed. Your printer will recognise it immediately — no error messages, no workarounds needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Easy Installation: Open the maintenance cartridge compartment, slide out the old cartridge, slide in the new one, and close. Under 5 minutes. No tools needed. Handle the old cartridge carefully — large-format maintenance cartridges hold significantly more waste ink than desktop printer cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. Tested Before Shipping: Every PRM maintenance cartridge is checked for proper fit and chip function before dispatch. Backed by our testing warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible Printers:\u003cbr\u003eCanon imagePROGRAF PRO Series: PRO-520, PRO-540, PRO-540S, PRO-560S, PRO-541, PRO-561S, PRO-2000, PRO-4000, PRO-6000\u003cbr\u003eCanon imagePROGRAF TX Series: TX-5200, TX-5300, TX-5400\u003cbr\u003eCanon imagePROGRAF TM\/TA Series: TM-200, TM-300, TM-305, TA-20, TA-30\u003cbr\u003eCanon imagePROGRAF GP Series: GP-200, GP-300\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as: Canon MC-G30 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon MCG30, Canon PRO-2000 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon PRO-4000 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon TX-5300 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon TM-300 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon GP-300 Waste Ink Box, Canon PRO-6000 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon imagePROGRAF Maintenance Cartridge, Canon MC-G30 Waste Ink Pad\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67424865648685,"sku":null,"price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/9132\/8557\/files\/Mc_G30_Maintenance_Box.png?v=1787768038","url":"https:\/\/prmprinterparts.com\/products\/canon-mc-g30-maintenance-cartridge-compatible-for-imageprograf-pro-2000-pro-4000-tx-5300-tm-300-gp-300-prm","provider":"Premier Computers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}