Compatible Canon MC-G05 Maintenance Cartridge for GX1070 / GX2070

Canon MC-G05 maintenance cartridge for GX1070 and GX2070

This Canon MC-G05 maintenance cartridge is a compatible replacement listed for the Canon MAXIFY GX1070 and GX2070. It collects waste ink produced during printer cleaning and maintenance. It is a third-party product, not an original Canon cartridge, and it is separate from the ink bottles used to refill the printer.

Both printers use the MC-G05 reference in Canon’s specifications. Check that code when replacing a Canon GX2070 maintenance box or ordering for GX1070. The MAXIFY name alone is not enough to choose a part: other printers in the range can require a different maintenance cartridge.

Model and cartridge check

Compare your full printer model and the old cartridge label before ordering. Canon confirms the required part code for these printers; that does not certify or independently test this third-party unit. If either label differs, resolve the mismatch first rather than assuming that every GX-series box fits.

Responding to a maintenance warning

Read the printer’s message before replacing a part. A warning about maintenance-cartridge capacity is different from a low-ink notice. Canon’s GX1000-series guide says to replace a nearly full maintenance cartridge promptly; when it is full, the printer stops working until a new cartridge is installed.

Follow the model-specific replacement sequence. In particular, the cited GX1000-series instructions say not to turn the printer off during maintenance-cartridge replacement. A generic tutorial for another Canon series may give different directions. Avoid touching the cartridge terminal, and handle the removed box carefully to keep waste ink off surrounding surfaces.

Buyer questions

Do GX1070 and GX2070 use the same maintenance cartridge?

Yes. Canon specifies MC-G05 for both models. Match that reference and your exact printer model when choosing this compatible replacement.

What does the MC-G05 maintenance box do?

It holds waste ink from cleaning and maintenance. It does not refill the ink tanks and should not be bought as a substitute for an ink bottle or printhead.

Is this genuine Canon or compatible?

This listing is for a third-party compatible cartridge. Genuine Canon listings are a different product offer, even when they use the same MC-G05 reference.

Will replacing it fix every printer error?

No. It addresses the relevant maintenance-cartridge replacement requirement. Read any remaining error message and consult your printer’s support instructions rather than treating this part as a general repair.

What should I check when comparing prices?

Check the part code, genuine or compatible status, and whether the offer is a complete cartridge rather than a chip. Compare tax and delivery terms separately; another seller’s warranty or bundle does not describe this item.

See Canon’s GX1070 and GX2070 specifications, plus the GX1000-series replacement guide. Browse other maintenance boxes if your printer uses a different reference.