Ensure Reliable Operation: I-4308 Platen Roller | Reduce Downtime
I4308 PLATERN ROLLER
DATAMAX Rubber Roller 200DPI 300DPI
Product Description
Replacement platen roller for the Datamax I-4308. The roller feeds media past the head, and once its surface glazes or wears, labels slip and print density becomes uneven. This is the correct roller for the I-4308.
Principal Benefits
Why it matters
Correct dimensions for the I-4308
Matched to the machine shaft and housing, so feed pressure and tracking are right.
Specified durometer
Supplied at the correct hardness rather than a generic sleeve that slips under feed pressure.
Restores even print density
A worn roller is a common cause of density that varies across the label, so replacing it often fixes what looks like a head fault.
Reduces skew and rejects
Consistent feed keeps labels printing where they should, which cuts reprint waste.
Cheaper than replacing a head
Where the symptom is feed-related, a roller is a fraction of the cost of a printhead.
About Codewel
About Codewel
A printhead and media supplier
A fair share of the enquiries we get about failing print quality turn out to be the roller rather than the head. We would rather tell you that than sell you a printhead you do not need, so we ask about the symptom before quoting either one.
Why Buy This Part From Us
What you get
Honest diagnosis first
Describe the symptom, whether it is slipping, skew or density variation, and we will help you work out whether it is the roller or the head.
Correct hardness, not a generic sleeve
Durometer matters. Too soft and the roller slips, too hard and it loses grip on the media.
Stocked for the I-Class range
Rollers for the I-4308 and adjacent models are held in stock, so maintenance is not waiting on a part.
Heads available too, if you need one
If it does turn out to be the head, we supply it and can send both together.
Which part do you need?
If labels are skewing, slipping, or the density varies across the width, start with the roller. If there are consistent voids in the same place on every label, it is more likely the head. Send a photo of a failed label and we will help you decide.
FAQ
Is there a dpi rating on this roller?
No. The platen roller is a mechanical part with no dpi rating. It is specified for the Datamax I-4308, which is a 300 dpi printer.
How do I know if the roller is worn?
A smooth or shiny surface, labels that slip or skew, or print density that varies across the label width.
Can I fit it myself?
Yes. It is a routine maintenance part on the I-Class machines: release the roller, lift it out and refit.
Do you stock I-4308 printheads as well?
Yes. Send the model or part number and we will quote both.
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