{"product_id":"epson-t6997-sc9mb-maintenance-box-compatible-for-surecolor-sc-p6000-sc-p7000-sc-p8000-sc-p9000-sc-t3400-prm","title":"Epson T6997 \/ SC9MB Maintenance Box Compatible for SureColor SC-P6000 \/ SC-P7000 \/ SC-P8000 \/ SC-P9000 \/ SC-T3400 | PRM","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompatible Maintenance Box for Epson T6997 \/ SC9MB (C13T699700)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your Epson SureColor back to printing with the PRM Compatible Maintenance Box. This is a direct replacement for the original Epson T6997 (also known as SC9MB) — clearing the \"Maintenance Box Full\" error and restoring normal printing immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an Epson SC-P6000 maintenance box, Epson SC-P9000 maintenance box, or Epson SC-T3400 maintenance box? The T6997 is the correct maintenance box for all Epson SureColor P-series photo printers and T-series technical printers listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT6997 vs T6193 — Which One Do I Need?\u003cbr\u003eBoth are SureColor maintenance boxes but they fit different printer generations. The T6997 fits the newer P6000\/P7000\/P8000\/P9000\/P7570\/P9570 photo printers and T3400\/T5400 technical printers. The T6193 fits the older T3000\/T5000\/T7000 generation. Check your printer model below to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is a Maintenance Box?\u003cbr\u003eThe maintenance box 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 Box Full\" or \"Maintenance Box End of Service Life\" 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 photo and technical printers consume maintenance box 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 Box?\u003cbr\u003eReplace your maintenance box when you see:\u003cbr\u003e- \"Maintenance Box is Full\" error on the printer display\u003cbr\u003e- \"Maintenance Box End of Service Life\" message\u003cbr\u003e- Printer stops printing completely and refuses all print jobs\u003cbr\u003e- Warning message that the maintenance box is \"nearly full\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ink pad counter reached 100% in the printer utility software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor large-format printers, a full maintenance box during a production run can halt an entire print studio or shop. Keep a spare T6997 in stock at all times — once the error appears, the printer will not print a single page until the maintenance box is replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Instant Fix — Clear the Error, Start Printing: Remove the full maintenance box, insert the new one, and the error clears automatically. Your printer resets the ink pad counter and is ready to print immediately. The entire swap takes under 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Fits SureColor Photo and Technical Printers: The T6997 covers two SureColor families — the P-series professional photo printers (24-inch to 44-inch) and the T-series technical\/CAD printers. One maintenance box works across the entire range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Critical for Professional Photo Printing (P-Series): The SC-P6000, P7000, P8000, and P9000 are Epson's flagship professional photo printers used by photographers, fine art studios, and print labs. The newer P7570 and P9570 carry the legacy forward with even better colour accuracy. Downtime on these machines means missed deadlines and lost revenue. A spare T6997 is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Supports Next-Gen Technical Printers (T-Series): The SC-T3400, T3470, T3475, T5400, and T5470 are Epson's latest generation technical printers for architectural drawings, engineering blueprints, GIS maps, and CAD output. High-volume plotting fills the maintenance box faster than occasional photo printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Covers Regional Variants: Whether you have the standard P6000\/P7000 or the regional variants (P6080, P7080, P8080, P9080), the same T6997 maintenance box fits all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Compatible Quality, Same Function: The maintenance box 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 box does this identically to the original at a fraction of the price. Especially valuable for large-format printers where original Epson maintenance boxes can be very expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. No Chip Issues: This compatible maintenance box 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 box compartment, slide out the old box, slide in the new one, and close. Under 5 minutes. No tools needed. Handle the old box carefully — large-format maintenance boxes hold significantly more waste ink than desktop printer boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. Tested Before Shipping: Every PRM maintenance box is checked for proper fit and chip function before dispatch. Backed by our testing warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible Printers:\u003cbr\u003eEpson SureColor P-Series: SC-P6000, SC-P7000, SC-P8000, SC-P9000, SC-P6080, SC-P7080, SC-P8080, SC-P9080, SC-P7570, SC-P9570\u003cbr\u003eEpson SureColor T-Series: SC-T3400, SC-T3470, SC-T3475, SC-T5400, SC-T5470\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as: Epson T6997 Maintenance Box, Epson SC9MB, Epson C13T699700, Epson SC-P6000 Maintenance Box, Epson SC-P7000 Maintenance Box, Epson SC-P9000 Waste Ink Box, Epson SC-P7570 Maintenance Tank, Epson SC-P9570 Maintenance Box, Epson SC-T3400 Maintenance Box, Epson T6997 Waste Ink Pad, Epson SureColor Pro Maintenance Box\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Epson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67423909249069,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/9132\/8557\/files\/T6997_Maintenance_box.png?v=1787752238","url":"https:\/\/prmprinterparts.com\/products\/epson-t6997-sc9mb-maintenance-box-compatible-for-surecolor-sc-p6000-sc-p7000-sc-p8000-sc-p9000-sc-t3400-prm","provider":"Premier Computers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}