Maintenance Box — A maintenance box is a sealed cartridge that collects waste ink and carries the reset chip. It is replaced as a unit — there is no serviceable pad inside.
This maintenance box (waste ink absorber) collects excess ink from print head cleaning cycles. It prevents ink overflow and printer error codes on compatible Canon PIXMA G-series printers. High ink absorption capacity with built-in chip.
For Canon MC-G02 Maintenance Box fits Canon G1820, G2820, G2860, G3820 and 5 more listed below. Not suitable for: Loose-pad systems — those take a pad, not a box. Match the part number to your machine before ordering.
Updated: 2026-09-26 · Technical review for maintenance boxs
| Parameter | Value | Condition / method |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ABS or PP, OE-matched geometry | Dimensional check |
| Reset chip | Model-specific EEPROM where required | Recognised by host machine on fitment |
| Capacity | Matched to the host model's rated waste volume | Comparison against OE cartridge |
| Shelf life | Long-term stable when stored sealed and dry | Stored 5–35 °C, sealed pack |
| Compliance | RoHS / REACH | Supplier declaration per batch |
| Printer model | Status |
|---|---|
| Canon G1820 | Verified fitment |
| G2820 | Verified fitment |
| G2860 | Verified fitment |
| G3820 | Verified fitment |
| G3821 | Verified fitment |
| G3020 | Verified fitment |
| G3860 | Verified fitment |
| G3060 | Verified fitment |
| G1920 | Verified fitment |
If your machine is not listed, send us the model and a photo of the original part — parts that look alike within the same family are frequently not interchangeable.
| Symptom | Mechanism |
|---|---|
| Maintenance box full or end-of-life message | Cartridge has reached rated capacity |
| Printer refuses to print until the box is changed | Counter is at its hard limit |
| Chip not recognised after fitting | Wrong chip revision for the region or production batch |
Change it with the printer powered on when the model requires chip recognition, or powered off where the manual says so — the procedure differs by brand. Seat it until it clicks, then confirm the counter has cleared before returning the machine to service.
Q: Is the chip included?
A: Included where the model requires one. Confirm your printer's production region — some brands use region-locked revisions.
Q: What is the MOQ?
A: 200 pcs per part number.
Q: Do you stock region-specific versions?
A: Common ones are stocked. Send the model and region and we will confirm availability before you order.
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Almost always a chip revision mismatch rather than a faulty part. Several brands ship different chips by sales region, and a box bought for one market will not initialise in another. Check the region code on the old cartridge and match it.
A chip resetter works on some models, but the absorber inside is still full. Reset without replacement usually ends with ink leaking into the machine, which costs far more than the cartridge.
Yes. We ship by sea, air and express to North America, Europe, South America, the Middle East and South-East Asia, and we handle export documentation. Send the destination port or airport and the quantity, and we will quote FOB, CIF or DDP as you prefer.
Parts are warranted against manufacturing defects and are bench-tested on the host machine type before packing. Fitment-related claims need the part reported before installation. Send us the part number and quantity and we will state the exact term for that item in writing.
Stock items ship in 15–30 days; new tooling takes 30–45 days. We ship by sea, air and express under FOB, CIF or DDP Incoterms, and payment is T/T or L/C at sight. Give us the destination port and quantity for a firm schedule.
Yes. Custom logo, printed polybag, blister or retail box are all available, and we can tool new compounds or geometries from a drawing or sample. Minimum quantities for custom work are higher than for stock parts — send the specification and we will quote both.
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