}Roland VS-640 Wiper Head (Original) - 1000006517
Brand: Roland
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The Roland VS-640 Wiper Head (part number 1000006517) is the genuine original Roland rubber wiper blade for the Roland DX6 printhead platform — covering the VersaCAMM VS, VersaArt RE/RA/RF, SolJet XF, VersaSTUDIO BN-20, VersaEXPRESS RF-640 and Texart RT/XT series eco-solvent and dye-sublimation printers. Mounted in the head maintenance station, the wiper sweeps the DX6 nozzle plate after every cleaning cycle to clear ink residue, dust and lint before the head returns to the cap. Every 1000006517 we stock at Digiprint USA is 100% genuine original Roland — not aftermarket, not compatible.
Rubber wiper (1000006517) — not the felt wiper (1000006736). Roland DX6-based printers use two separate wiper parts in the maintenance station: this rubber wiper head, which scrapes ink off the nozzle face, and the felt wiper head 1000006736, which absorbs the residue the rubber blade lifts. They wear at different rates and are ordered separately. Most service procedures replace both together at every printhead installation.
Product Details
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Roland Part Number | 1000006517 (Roland description: WIPER, HEAD) |
| OEM status | 100% genuine original Roland — not aftermarket, not compatible |
| Part type | Rubber wiper blade (head maintenance station) |
| Compatible printhead | Roland / Epson DX6 (VS/RE/RA/RF/XF/BN/EJ/RT platform) |
| Ink compatibility | Roland Eco-Sol MAX / Eco-Sol MAX 2 and Roland Texart sublimation inks |
| Companion part | Felt wiper head 1000006736 (sold separately) |
| Wipers per printer | 1 rubber wiper per head maintenance station |
| Sold as | Single wiper |
| Replacement interval | Replace at every printhead installation and whenever Roland's wiper-replacement message appears or streaking returns immediately after cleaning |
Compatible Printers
Roland VersaCAMM / VersaArt / VersaEXPRESS
• Roland VS-300 / VS-300i / VS-420 / VS-540 / VS-540i / VS-640 / VS-640i
• Roland RA-640 / RE-640 / RF-640 / RF-640a
Roland SolJet / VersaSTUDIO / Texart
• Roland XF-640 / XR-640
• Roland EJ-640
• Roland BN-20
• Roland RT-640 / XT-640
Not sure your model is listed? Contact us with your printer model and serial number before ordering and we will confirm the correct Roland part number.
What Does the Wiper Head Do?
After every automatic or manual cleaning cycle, the DX6 printhead passes over the wiper station and the rubber wiper blade sweeps the nozzle plate to remove excess ink, ink mist and media lint. This keeps the nozzle face clean so the cap can seal properly and so dried ink is not dragged back across the nozzles on the next pass. A worn, hardened or nicked wiper edge stops making full contact with the nozzle plate — ink residue builds up, cleaning cycles become less effective, and you start to see streaks, missing nozzles and ink drips on the media even though the printhead itself is healthy.
OEM vs Compatible — Why Genuine Roland Matters for the Wiper
The wiper blade is the one maintenance part that physically touches the DX6 nozzle plate on every cleaning cycle. The genuine Roland 1000006517 is moulded to the correct height, edge profile and rubber hardness for the DX6 head — soft enough not to scratch the nozzle plate coating, firm enough to clear eco-solvent ink. Generic wipers that are slightly too tall, too hard, or that swell in Eco-Sol MAX ink can scuff the nozzle plate or leave a film of ink behind, and a damaged nozzle plate means a printhead replacement costing far more than the wiper. For production VS/RE/RA/XF printers, the OEM wiper is the correct specification part.
Signs Your Roland Wiper Needs Replacing
• Streaks or fine horizontal lines that reappear immediately after a cleaning cycle
• Ink drops or smears on the media, especially at the start of a print
• Visible ink build-up on the wiper edge that does not clear with manual wiper cleaning
• Wiper blade is hardened, curled, cracked or has a visible nick along the edge
• Roland control panel prompts you to replace the wiper (VS/RE/RA series track wiper usage)
Roland VS-640 DX6 Maintenance Checklist
• Rubber wiper head (this listing) — replace at every printhead installation and when streaking returns after cleaning
• Felt wiper head — 1000006736, replace together with the rubber wiper
• Capping station — cap top 6000007135, replace at every head swap
• Ink dampers — 1000012719, all 8 per head at every printhead installation
Why Buy from Digiprint USA
• 100% genuine original Roland 1000006517 — not aftermarket, not compatible
• In stock in Doral, Miami FL — same day shipping before 2PM EST
• We also stock the matching felt wiper, cap top, dampers, head data cables and the DX6 printhead itself
• Ideal for Latin American Roland VS/RE/RA service operations using Miami freight forwarders
View our full range of printer wiper blades and Roland printheads & printer parts stocked by Digiprint USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roland part 1000006517 the rubber wiper or the felt wiper?
1000006517 is the rubber wiper head. The felt wiper is a separate Roland part, 1000006736. DX6-based Roland printers use both — the rubber blade scrapes ink off the nozzle plate and the felt absorbs it. Order both if you are doing a full maintenance station service.
How often should I replace the wiper on a Roland VS-640?
Replace it at every printhead installation and whenever streaking or ink drips return immediately after a cleaning cycle. In production use, most shops replace the wiper every few months; the printer will also display a wiper-replacement prompt based on usage count.
Does this wiper fit the Roland BN-20 and RE-640 as well as the VS-640?
Yes. 1000006517 is the common DX6 wiper used across the VS, RE, RA, RF, XF, XR, EJ, RT, XT and BN-20 series. If your model is not in the compatibility list above, contact us with your serial number and we will confirm.
Is this a genuine Roland part or a compatible version?
This listing is the 100% genuine original Roland 1000006517 wiper — not aftermarket. Because the wiper touches the DX6 nozzle plate on every cleaning, we recommend the OEM part to avoid scratching the nozzle face.
Do you ship the Roland 1000006517 wiper to Latin America?
Yes — same day shipping from our Doral, Miami FL warehouse, and we regularly supply Roland service centres across Latin America through Miami freight forwarders.
