IMP Compatible Drum Cleaning Blade for Xerox DocuColor 550 / 560 / 570 (Color Drums – C/M/Y) 013R00664 – 1 pcs

Description

Premium Xerox 550 Drum Cleaning Blade for Color Stations (Also Fits 560/570)

The Xerox 550 Drum Cleaning Blade (Part No. 013R00664) is engineered as a precise, drop-in replacement for the color drum cleaning blades used across the Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow (C/M/Y) drum cartridges in the Xerox DocuColor 550, 560, and 570 series. If your machine is producing streaked prints, faint vertical lines, ghosting, or toner smearing on color output, a worn cleaning blade is very often the root cause. This single-piece blade restores clean, consistent drum wiping performance so your machine goes back to producing sharp, professional-grade prints, print after print.

Impetus Enterprises supplies this drum cleaning blade to print shops, corporate print rooms, service technicians, and reseller partners across India who need a reliable, cost-effective alternative to OEM parts without compromising on fit, function, or print quality.

What Does a Drum Cleaning Blade Do?

Inside every Xerox DocuColor 550/560/570 color drum assembly, the drum cleaning blade is the small but critical component responsible for scraping residual toner off the surface of the photoreceptor (OPC) drum after each print cycle. As the drum rotates and transfers toner onto paper, a small amount of toner residue remains on the drum surface. The cleaning blade continuously wipes this residue away, preventing it from carrying over into the next print cycle.

When this blade wears out, becomes chipped, loses its edge sharpness, or is installed with incorrect tension, toner residue is no longer removed efficiently. The result is a cascade of print quality issues: streaking, background fog, repetitive marks at fixed intervals matching the drum’s circumference, color contamination between stations, and in severe cases, physical drum scoring that can damage the drum itself. Replacing a worn cleaning blade at the right time protects not just print quality, but the lifespan of the more expensive drum unit downstream.

Why Choose This Xerox 550 Drum Cleaning Blade

This Xerox 550 Drum Cleaning Blade is manufactured to match the specifications, dimensions, and blade edge profile of the original 013R00664 component used in Xerox DocuColor 550, 560, and 570 machines. It is compatible with all three color stations — Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow — making it a versatile stock item for any print shop or service technician managing multiple DocuColor units.

Key quality attributes include:

• Precision-ground blade edge for consistent, streak-free wiping across the full width of the drum.
• Correct blade hardness and flexibility, closely matching OEM material specifications, so the blade maintains proper contact pressure against the drum without excessive wear or chatter.
• Accurate dimensional tolerance for a proper fit inside the C/M/Y drum cartridge housing, avoiding installation issues or blade lift.
• Consistent toner-shedding performance, helping reduce fogging, ghosting, and residual toner carryover on your prints.
• Tested for compatibility specifically with the DocuColor 550/560/570 platform, so you are not left guessing whether a generic part will actually fit.

Because this is a compatible/aftermarket component rather than a Xerox-branded original, it is offered at a significantly lower cost than genuine OEM parts, while still being built to deliver equivalent day-to-day performance in real production environments. This makes it a smart choice for print businesses that need to control consumable costs without sacrificing reliability.

When Should You Replace This Blade?

Consider replacing your Xerox 550 Drum Cleaning Blade if you notice any of the following symptoms on your color prints:

• Fine vertical or horizontal streaks in one or more colors (Cyan, Magenta, or Yellow)
• Repetitive spots or marks that appear at a fixed interval down the page
• A hazy or foggy background tint in printed areas that should be white
• Reduced color sharpness or unexpected color contamination between stations
• Visible toner buildup or a “gritty” texture on the physical drum surface

Routine preventive replacement of the drum cleaning blade — alongside your drum unit, PCR (Primary Charge Roller), and sponge roller — as part of a scheduled maintenance cycle is one of the most effective ways to avoid unplanned downtime and maintain consistent output quality on high-volume DocuColor 550/560/570 machines.

Compatible Models

The Xerox 550 Drum Cleaning Blade (013R00664) is compatible with the following Xerox machines:

• Xerox DocuColor 550
• Xerox DocuColor 560
• Xerox DocuColor 570

It is designed to work in the Color Drum assemblies — Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow — across all three of these models, since these machines share a common drum and cleaning blade platform.

Easy Installation of Your Xerox 550 Drum Cleaning Blade

The drum cleaning blade is installed directly into the drum cartridge housing of the corresponding color station. For best results, we recommend replacement by a trained service technician or an experienced in-house print operator, following proper handling precautions:

1. Power down and unplug the printer before servicing.
2. Carefully remove the relevant color drum cartridge (C, M, or Y) as per your machine’s service guide.
3. Remove the worn cleaning blade and clean any residual toner from the housing.
4. Install the new IMP Compatible cleaning blade, ensuring it is correctly seated and aligned with the drum surface.
5. Reinstall the drum cartridge and run a test print to confirm clean, streak-free output.

Always handle the drum surface and blade edge with care — avoid touching the blade’s working edge with bare hands, as oils and debris can affect wiping performance.

Package Details

• Quantity: 1 pcs (single drum cleaning blade)
• Compatible Part Number: 013R00664
• Compatible Color Stations: Cyan (C), Magenta (M), Yellow (Y)
• Compatible Machines: Xerox DocuColor 550 / 560 / 570

Why Buy From Impetus Enterprises

Impetus Enterprises specializes in compatible and OEM consumables for Xerox DocuColor and related production print platforms, including drum units, cleaning blades, PCRs, sponge rollers, toner cartridges, and fuser components. Every part we list is selected and tested for fitment and performance so that print shops and service teams can keep their machines running with minimal downtime and predictable running costs. Bulk and reseller pricing is available — reach out to our team for volume orders across your entire DocuColor 550/560/570 fleet.

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3. Related Products (as provided)

• Xerox Color 550 Toner Cartridge
• Xerox Color 550 Drum Unit
• Xerox Color 550 Drum
• Xerox Color 550 PCR (Primary Charge Roller)
• Xerox Color 550 Sponge Roller
• Xerox Color 550 Drum Cleaning Blade
• Xerox 550 Fuser Upper Heat Roller

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4. Legal Disclaimer (as provided)

Disclaimer: All brand names, trademarks, and model designations are the property of their respective owners and are used here for identification and compatibility purposes only. Impetus Enterprises is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).