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Compatible Konica Minolta drum units — APACE manufacturer

APACE (Zhongshan Guangtian Copier Consumables Co., Ltd., Zhongshan, China, since 2008) manufactures compatible drum units for Konica Minolta copiers and multifunction printers. 22 drum units for Konica Minolta machines are listed below, each with the machines it fits.

How to order the right drum unit

Send the full machine model and the existing part number. Our drum units are supplied as complete assemblies; confirm the exact configuration (OPC drum, charge roller, chip) for your machine version before ordering.

Konica Minolta drum units

Other Konica Minolta consumables

• Konica Minolta fuser units
• Konica Minolta toner cartridges
• Konica Minolta developer units

Questions about Konica Minolta drum units

What if a Konica Minolta C226 does not recognize mixed color drum units?

Each color drum must match its corresponding chip. Check the correct unit for each color and do not mix them. Ask technical support to confirm the appropriate drum and chip versions.

What should I check for ghosting after replacing a Konica Minolta 184 drum?

Check that the OPC drum is seated securely, and have a technician inspect the transfer roller assembly for wear. If wear is confirmed, address the worn assembly before replacing the drum.

What should be checked for deep scratches at both ends of a Konica Minolta 184 OPC drum?

Have a technician inspect the white supports at both ends of the transfer roller for wear. If wear is confirmed, address the transfer roller assembly before deciding to replace the OPC drum, to avoid repeat damage. Scratches alone do not rule out a drum-unit defect.

What should be checked if a Konica Minolta 184 OPC drum wears severely after 10,000–20,000 pages?

Inspect both ends of the transfer roller assembly for wear. Wear may occur there after roughly 100,000–150,000 machine pages; inspect the actual condition. If wear is confirmed, address the transfer assembly before replacing the OPC drum.

Do I need to load carrier into a Konica Minolta 184 drum assembly?

The upgraded version has carrier preloaded at the factory and an anti-leak seal, so manual carrier loading is not needed. First confirm that you received this version, then follow its supplied installation instructions.

Can I request an economy drum configuration with a lower page yield?

Different page-yield configurations, including economy versions, can be discussed. Provide the model, print volume and quantity to confirm configuration and pricing.

Guides

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Samples, OEM packaging and quotations on request: contact APACE. APACE products are compatible consumables; brand names identify the machines they fit.