SKU:

44574301-Drum

Printer Brand:

Okidata

OEM Number:

44574301

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

30,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Drum Unit

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this drum sold under the number 44574301 instead of a printer name?

Because the number is the exact identity. This is the compatible replacement for the Okidata 44574301 drum unit — the imaging part inside the printer that puts each page's image onto paper. Several printers share this one drum, so ordering by the number on your old drum's label is the surest way to get the right part, rather than trusting a model name alone.

Is a drum unit the same thing as a toner cartridge?

No — on these machines they are two separate parts that work as a pair. The toner cartridge holds the powder; the 44574301 drum is the light-sensitive cylinder that transfers the image. You can replace one without the other, and a worn drum will keep spoiling pages even with a brand-new toner cartridge sitting on top of it.

What does the 30,000-page rating mean for a drum?

It is the drum surface's working life: around 30,000 pages before wear starts showing in print quality. Because a drum outlasts several toner cartridges, you will change toner multiple times during this drum's service — which is exactly why drum wear is so often mistaken for a toner problem when pages first start looking tired.

How do I know the drum — not the toner — is my problem?

The classic drum signs are repeating marks down the page, a gray background haze, streaks or lines that appear in the same place on every sheet, and prints that stay pale right after fitting fresh toner. If new toner changes nothing, the 44574301 drum underneath it is the prime suspect.

What does the $70.70 price cover?

One compatible 44574301 drum unit rated at 30,000 pages — about 0.24 cents per page of drum life. Spread over its full service, the drum is one of the cheapest parts of owning the printer; the expensive mistake is throwing good toner cartridges at a worn drum.

What backing and help come with the order?

As a compatible part it carries our 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns — the full terms are on our shipping and returns page. Orders leave our Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California warehouses, and support answers Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST.

About This 44574301 Drum Unit

This compatible 44574301 drum unit serves the MB461 MFP, MB471, MB471W, B411d, B411dn and B431d, and it is sold by its part number because that number — printed on the drum you already own — is the one reliable way to match the part. Rated for 30,000 pages, it works through several toner cartridges before its surface wears, and it is the part to suspect when lines, repeating marks or a gray haze survive a toner change. At $70.70 for a single unit, it restores the image quality the printer was built to deliver. More drum and toner options for these machines are gathered on our Okidata brand page.