Canon MC-G04 Maintenance Cartridge Compatible for PIXMA G2170 / G3170 / G3770 / G4770 / G2730 | PRM

Compatible Maintenance Cartridge for Canon MC-G04

Get your Canon PIXMA G-series back to printing with the PRM Compatible Maintenance Cartridge. This is a direct replacement for the original Canon MC-G04 — clearing the "Maintenance Cartridge Full" error and restoring normal printing immediately.

Looking for a Canon G3770 maintenance cartridge, Canon G2170 maintenance cartridge, or Canon G4770 maintenance cartridge? The MC-G04 is the correct maintenance cartridge for all Canon PIXMA G-series printers listed below.

MC-G04 vs MC-G02 — Which One Do I Need?
Canon uses different maintenance cartridges for different PIXMA G-series generations. The MC-G04 fits the newest generation G-series models (G1730, G2170, G2730, G3170, G3770, G4770 etc.). The MC-G02 fits the previous generation (G1020, G2020, G3020, G3060 etc.). They are NOT interchangeable — the last two digits of your printer model number tell you which generation you have. Check the list below to confirm.

What is a Maintenance Cartridge?
The maintenance cartridge is a small absorbent pad that collects excess ink during printing, head cleaning, and borderless printing. Over time, this pad fills up with waste ink. When it's full, your printer displays a "Maintenance Cartridge Full" or "Absorber 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 refilling ink. The maintenance cartridge is designed to be swapped out when full.

When Do You Need a New Maintenance Cartridge?
Replace your maintenance cartridge when you see:
- "Maintenance Cartridge Full" or "Absorber Full" error on the printer display
- Support code 1496 or 1497 on the printer screen
- Printer stops printing completely and refuses all print jobs
- Warning message that the maintenance cartridge is "nearly full"

Don't wait for the cartridge to reach 100% — once the error appears, the printer will not print a single page until the maintenance cartridge is replaced. If you see a "nearly full" warning, order a replacement now so you have it ready.

1. Instant Fix — Clear the Error, Start Printing: Remove the full maintenance cartridge, insert the new one, and the error clears automatically. Your printer is ready to print immediately. The entire swap takes under 2 minutes.

2. Fits Canon's Latest Generation PIXMA G-Series: The MC-G04 covers Canon's newest PIXMA G-series ink tank printers — the latest generation with improved print speeds, connectivity, and ink efficiency. One maintenance cartridge works across single-function, multifunction, wireless, and fax models.

3. Covers Single-Function to Full MFP: Whether you have a basic single-function G1730, a multifunction G2730 with scan and copy, or a fully loaded G4770 with WiFi, ADF, and fax — the same MC-G04 fits all of them. No need to search for model-specific maintenance cartridges.

4. India's Most Popular Ink Tank Printers: The Canon PIXMA G-series are among the best-selling ink tank printers in India — found in homes, schools, offices, photo studios, and cyber cafes everywhere. The MC-G04 is the one consumable besides ink that every new-generation G-series owner will eventually need.

5. Fills Faster with Heavy Use: If you print high volumes daily, use borderless photo printing frequently, or run head cleaning cycles often, the maintenance cartridge fills up faster. Cyber cafes, photo printing shops, and offices that print hundreds of pages daily should keep a spare MC-G04 on hand.

6. 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.

7. Easy Installation: Open the maintenance cartridge cover (usually at the rear or bottom of the printer), slide out the old cartridge, slide in the new one, and close. Under 2 minutes. No tools needed. Handle the old cartridge carefully — it's full of waste ink.

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

Compatible Printers:
Canon PIXMA G-Series (Single-Function): G1230, G1330, G1430, G1530, G1730, G1737
Canon PIXMA G-Series (Multifunction): G2170, G2270, G2470, G2570, G2730, G2770
Canon PIXMA G-Series (Wireless/Fax): G3170, G3270, G3370, G3470, G3570, G3730, G3770, G4270, G4470, G4570, G4770

Also known as: Canon MC-G04 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon MCG04, Canon G3770 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon G2170 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon G4770 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon G2730 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon G1730 Waste Ink Box, Canon G3170 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon MC-G04 Absorber, Canon MC-G04 Waste Ink Pad, Canon PIXMA G New Generation Maintenance Cartridge