Roland VS-640 Ink Damper 1000012719

The Roland VS-640 Ink Damper (part reference 1000012719, replacing discontinued 1000006526) is a replacement solvent-resistant ink damper for the Roland DX6 printhead platform — covering the VS, RE, RA, RF, XF, BN, EJ, RT, and XT series eco-solvent and dye-sublimation printers. This is the white/translucent damper recommended for use with all Roland Eco-Sol MAX (ESL) inks. The VS-640 and related DX6-based printers use 8 dampers per printhead — one per ink channel — and all 8 should be replaced simultaneously at every printhead installation. This listing is a compatible (non-OEM) replacement corresponding to Roland part 1000012719.

White damper (1000012719) — not the black damper (1000013784). Confirm your printer and ink type before ordering. Roland produces two damper variants for the DX6 platform. The white/translucent 1000012719 (this listing) is correct for all printers running Eco-Sol MAX inks — VS/RE/RA/RF/XF/BN/RT/EJ series. The black 1000013784 has a tighter mesh screen and is required for the LEC2-300 (UV ink) and XT-640 (sublimation ink) only. Do not use the white damper in UV or sublimation applications requiring the black damper.

Product Details

Specification	Detail
Roland Part Reference	1000012719 (replaces discontinued 1000006526)
Type	Compatible (non-OEM) replacement ink damper
Colour	White / translucent
Mesh screen	Standard mesh (vs tighter mesh in black 1000013784)
Compatible printhead	Roland / Epson DX6 (VS/RE/RA/RF/XF/BN/RT/EJ platform)
Ink compatibility	Roland Eco-Sol MAX (ESL) inks — all variants
Dampers per DX6 head	8 dampers per printhead (1 per ink channel)
Sold as	Individual damper — order 8 for a complete head service
Replacement interval	Replace all 8 at every printhead installation; replace if ink flow restriction symptoms appear

Part Number Supersession Chain

Part Number	Status	Notes
1000006526	Discontinued	Superseded by 1000012719
1000012719 (this listing)	Active — this listing	White/translucent — ESL inks; compatible replacement available
1000016472	Newer Roland OEM designation	Updated Roland part number for the same white damper — IHP2 designation
1000013784	Alternative black damper	Tighter mesh — required for LEC2-300 (UV) and XT-640 (sublimation) only

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 / Hi-Fi Jet / VersaSTUDIO / Texart

• Roland XF-640 / XR-640

• Roland EJ-640

• Roland FH-740

• Roland BN-20 / BN2-20A

• Roland RT-640 / RT-640m

All printers listed use the Roland DX6 printhead with Eco-Sol MAX inks and require the white 1000012719 damper. The black 1000013784 damper is required only for the LEC2-300 and XT-640. Contact us to confirm compatibility with your specific model.

White vs Black Damper — Choosing the Right Type

Roland uses two distinct damper variants on the DX6 platform, differentiated by colour and internal mesh screen density:

Damper	Colour	Mesh	Ink / Printers
1000012719 (this listing)	White / translucent	Standard	Eco-Sol MAX — VS/RE/RA/RF/XF/BN/RT/EJ/FH series
1000013784	Black	Tighter mesh	UV ink (LEC2-300) and sublimation ink (XT-640) — required for these models only

The mesh screen in the damper filters ink particles and prevents debris from reaching the printhead nozzles. UV and sublimation inks have different viscosity and particle characteristics from eco-solvent inks — the tighter mesh in the black damper is matched to these ink types. Using the wrong damper type for your ink system causes either insufficient filtration (white damper in UV/sublimation) or excessive flow restriction (black damper in eco-solvent). Always match damper type to ink type.

What Does an Ink Damper Do?

The ink damper sits in the ink delivery path between the ink cartridge/bulk system and the printhead — one damper per ink channel. It performs three functions: it filters ink particles through its internal mesh screen, preventing debris from reaching and blocking the printhead nozzles; it acts as a pressure buffer that absorbs the shock of the carriage's rapid acceleration and deceleration, preventing pressure spikes from reaching the nozzle face; and it acts as a small ink reservoir that ensures continuous ink supply to the head even during rapid carriage movement when the ink tube momentarily cannot keep up with demand. A worn or degraded damper — with a ruptured membrane, cracked housing, or clogged mesh — causes ink starvation, air ingestion, or pressure instability that manifests as banding, colour channel drop-out, or nozzle row loss.

Signs Your Dampers Need Replacing

• Banding or missing nozzle rows on specific colour channels — signs of ink starvation from a failing damper

• Air bubbles visible in the ink tube or damper body — cracked damper membrane allowing air ingestion

• Ink leaking from the damper housing — membrane rupture

• Nozzle drop-out that returns quickly after cleaning cycles — air being drawn through a failed damper membrane

• Discolouration or opacity change in translucent damper body — ink contamination or degraded damper membrane

Roland VS-640 DX6 Maintenance Checklist

• Ink dampers (this listing) — all 8 per head at every printhead installation; never reuse

• Head data cables — complete 4-piece set (3× 1000006702 + 1× 1000006703) for VS/RE/RA; 4× 1000006702 for XF-640

• Capping station — replace cap top at every head swap

• Wiper blade — worn wipers deposit ink debris on the nozzle face during maintenance

Why Buy from Digiprint USA

• Compatible replacement at accessible price — order 8 per head service as standard practice

• In stock in Doral, Miami FL — same day shipping before 2PM EST

• We also stock the VS-640 head data cable set, capping station, and wiper blade

• Ideal for Latin American Roland VS/RE/RA operators and service centres using Miami freight forwarders

View our full range of Roland printer spare parts and maintenance consumables stocked by Digiprint USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many dampers does the Roland VS-640 require?
The VS-640 uses 8 ink channels and therefore requires 8 dampers — one per channel. All 8 should be replaced simultaneously at every printhead service. Replacing fewer than all 8 leaves worn dampers in the ink path that cause flow restriction and air ingestion on the new head. Order 8 units of this listing for a complete head service.

What is the difference between the white (1000012719) and black (1000013784) Roland damper?
Both are DX6 platform dampers but with different internal mesh screens. The white 1000012719 uses a standard mesh suited for Eco-Sol MAX inks — the correct choice for VS/RE/RA/RF/XF/BN/RT/EJ series. The black 1000013784 has a tighter mesh required for UV inks (LEC2-300) and sublimation inks (XT-640). Using the wrong type causes either insufficient filtration or flow restriction. Always match damper colour to your printer and ink type.

Is 1000012719 the current Roland part number, or has it been superseded?
Roland has issued a newer part number 1000016472 (IHP2 designation) which some suppliers now list as the current OEM designation for the same white ESL damper. If your service documentation references 1000016472, it refers to the same damper family as 1000012719. The 1000012719 has itself replaced the earlier discontinued 1000006526. Compatible dampers corresponding to any of these numbers are functionally equivalent for VS/RE/RA/XF Eco-Sol MAX applications.

Do you ship Roland VS-640 dampers to Latin America?
Yes — same day shipping from our Doral, Miami FL warehouse. Ideal for Latin American Roland VS/RE/RA service operations and eco-solvent print shops using freight forwarders in the Doral area.

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