Canon MC-G31 Maintenance Cartridge Compatible for imagePROGRAF TM-200 / TM-300 / TM-5200 / TM-5300 / TA-20 | PRM

Compatible Maintenance Cartridge for Canon MC-G31

Get your Canon imagePROGRAF back to printing with the PRM Compatible Maintenance Cartridge. This is a direct replacement for the original Canon MC-G31 — clearing the "Maintenance Cartridge Full" error and restoring normal printing immediately.

Looking for a Canon TM-300 maintenance cartridge, Canon TM-5300 maintenance cartridge, or Canon TA-20 maintenance cartridge? The MC-G31 is the correct maintenance cartridge for all Canon imagePROGRAF TM and TA series large-format printers listed below.

MC-G31 vs MC-G30 — Which One Do I Need?
Some Canon imagePROGRAF TM and TA models use TWO maintenance cartridges — a primary (MC-G30) and a secondary (MC-G31). When your printer shows a maintenance cartridge error, check which slot is full. The error message or printer display will indicate whether it's the primary or secondary cartridge that needs replacing. If unsure, WhatsApp us on 9004403030 with a photo of the error — we'll confirm the right one.

What is a Maintenance Cartridge?
The 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.

This 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.

When Do You Need a New Maintenance Cartridge?
Replace your maintenance cartridge when you see:
- "Maintenance Cartridge Full" error on the printer display
- "Maintenance Cartridge End of Service Life" message
- Printer stops printing completely and refuses all print jobs
- Warning message that the maintenance cartridge is "nearly full"

For large-format printers used in production environments, a full maintenance cartridge during a print run can halt an entire workflow. Keep a spare MC-G31 in stock at all times — once the error appears, the printer will not print a single page until the maintenance cartridge is replaced.

1. 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.

2. Fits the imagePROGRAF TM and TA Range: The MC-G31 covers Canon's imagePROGRAF TM technical printers (24-inch to 36-inch) and the compact TA series. One maintenance cartridge works across the entire range.

3. Built for Technical and CAD Printing: The TM-200, TM-300, TM-5200, and TM-5300 are Canon's technical large-format printers designed for architectural drawings, engineering blueprints, GIS maps, posters, and CAD output. High-volume plotting fills the maintenance cartridge steadily with regular use. The TM-5200 and TM-5300 are 36-inch models built for even heavier workloads.

4. Supports Compact Technical Printers (TA Series): The TA-20 and TA-30 are Canon's compact 24-inch and 36-inch desktop large-format printers — popular in smaller design offices and educational institutions. Same MC-G31 fits both.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Tested Before Shipping: Every PRM maintenance cartridge is checked for proper fit and chip function before dispatch. Backed by our testing warranty.

Compatible Printers:
Canon imagePROGRAF TM Series: TM-200, TM-205, TM-300, TM-305, TM-5200, TM-5205, TM-5300, TM-5305
Canon imagePROGRAF TA Series: TA-20, TA-30

Also known as: Canon MC-G31 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon MCG31, Canon TM-200 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon TM-300 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon TM-5200 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon TM-5300 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon TA-20 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon TA-30 Waste Ink Box, Canon imagePROGRAF TM Maintenance Cartridge, Canon MC-G31 Waste Ink Pad