Canon MC-G05 Maintenance Cartridge Compatible for MAXIFY GX1020 / GX2020 / GX3010 / GX3050 | PRM

Compatible Maintenance Cartridge for Canon MC-G05

Get your Canon MAXIFY GX-series back to printing with the PRM Compatible Maintenance Cartridge. This is a direct replacement for the original Canon MC-G05 — clearing the "Maintenance Cartridge Full" error and restoring normal printing immediately.

Looking for a Canon GX1020 maintenance cartridge, Canon GX2020 maintenance cartridge, or Canon GX3010 maintenance cartridge? The MC-G05 is the correct maintenance cartridge for all Canon MAXIFY GX printers listed below.

MC-G05 vs MC-G03 — Which One Do I Need?
Canon uses different maintenance cartridges for different MAXIFY GX models. The MC-G05 fits the GX1020, GX2020, GX3010, GX3020, GX3030, and GX3050. The MC-G03 fits the higher-end GX3070, GX4070, GX4090 and above. They are NOT interchangeable — check your printer model 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 Entry-Level MAXIFY GX Range: The MC-G05 covers Canon's entry-level and mid-range MAXIFY GX ink tank printers — the GX1020 (single-function), GX2020 (multifunction), and GX3010/GX3020/GX3030/GX3050 (wireless multifunction). One maintenance cartridge works across all of them.

3. Covers Single-Function to Wireless MFP: Whether you have the basic single-function GX1020 or the wireless multifunction GX3050 with scan, copy, and WiFi — the same MC-G05 fits all of them. No need to search for model-specific maintenance cartridges.

4. Built for Business Ink Tank Printing: The MAXIFY GX-series are Canon's business-grade ink tank printers designed for offices that need reliable, high-volume colour printing at ultra-low running costs. The maintenance cartridge is the one consumable besides ink that every GX owner will eventually need.

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.

6. 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.

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

Compatible Printers:
Canon MAXIFY GX Series: GX1020, GX2020, GX3010, GX3020, GX3030, GX3050
Canon MAXIFY GX International Variants: GX1030, GX2030, GX1050, GX2050, GX1080

Also known as: Canon MC-G05 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon MCG05, Canon GX1020 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon GX2020 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon GX3010 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon GX3050 Maintenance Cartridge, Canon GX2020 Waste Ink Box, Canon MAXIFY GX Maintenance Cartridge, Canon MC-G05 Absorber, Canon MC-G05 Waste Ink Pad