[CQ] ricoh 3228 drum Cleaner blade

[galaxy]

could someone please let me know what is the part number for drum cleaner blade for Ricoh 3228 and where can get the blades from. Many thanks

[E Winter]

AFAIK there are no official spare parts for the drum units available since the complete drum unit (B180-9511) is designed as a PM part (60k lifetime)

[galaxy]

I Have seen the drum cleaner blade seperate from the drum, but it had no part number, I have been told it is available but dont know where from. Since many problems are blade related, will be good to get the blade. Thanks

[teebee1234]

The entire PCU is less then US$30 (our district cost) if you use the pcu from the 2238c (B1909510), just remove the plastic plug in the front. As Jan said there are no piece parts for it (unless you go aftermarket maybe). I don't see any advantage to just replacing the blade, but I have extended the life by cleaning the blade and charge roller when I've run dry on the units.

*Here is a site selling a rebuild kit for the 3228c, but it's a lot cheaper to put in a new 2238c unit.
3228c rebuild kit

[galaxy]

Thanks for the reply

Thanks for the information. You say the pcu is worth $30. can you please let me where this would be available from. Many Thanks

[E Winter]

I guess you might find cheaper distributors at the US market than in europe - unfortunately ordering this kind of stuff from overseas is pricey thanks to shipping costs, VAT.... - some might not even deliver to overseas countries.

[pLatik]

you can find the drum and cleaning blade at Copier parts, imaging supplies, photoreceptors, service accessories and printer products from Katun, for about 34€ in europe. But like teebee1243 said, is not a good choise, because the difference of price to the whole unit