
HID FARGO Consumables · Genuine Cleaning Parts
HID FARGO 044260 Cleaning Rollers — 3-Pack
Genuine HID FARGO 044260 cleaning rollers, 3 per pack. The adhesive roller that lifts dust and debris off every card before it reaches the printhead — and the one part the 086177 cleaning kit does not include, which is why it is the most commonly forgotten item on a consumables order.
Key Features
The Part the Cleaning Kit Leaves Out
HID sells the cleaning roller separately from the 086177 kit. If you have been buying only the kit, this is the gap in your maintenance routine.
Replace at Every Ribbon Change
HID recommends cleaning the printer with each ribbon change. Three rollers in a pack line up neatly with a run of ribbons.
Protects the Printhead
HID states that cleaning keeps the printer clear of the dust, debris and build-up that degrade printer performance over time. A replacement 300 dpi printhead kit is part number 047500.
Detailed Specifications
- HID FARGO DTC1250e ID card printer / encoder
- HID FARGO DTC1500 ID card printer / encoder
- HID FARGO DTC4250e ID card printer / encoder
- HID FARGO DTC4500e ID card printer / encoder
- One part number across the DTC range — HID lists 044260 as the cleaning roller 3-pack in the consumables specification sheets for all four printers above
- The HDP retransfer printers use different rollers: HID lists 086004 (10-pack) for the HDP5000, and 086004 or 088932 (20-pack) for the HDP6600
Not sure which printer you have? The model name is on the badge on the front of the machine — send us a photo on WhatsApp and we will confirm the right part before you order.
Pack contents as published by HID in its DTC1250e, DTC1500, DTC4250e and DTC4500e consumables specification sheets.
HID part numbers from HID’s own consumables specification sheets. Ask us to add any of these to your order.
Specifications are provided by the manufacturer and may be updated or changed without prior notice. AtomOffice is not responsible for any discrepancies between the information shown here and the manufacturer's official documentation.
Need-to-Know
HID splits card printer cleaning across three part numbers. The kit does not contain rollers, and the rollers do not contain cards — most sites need all three on the shelf.
| 044260 — this page | 086177 | 086131 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contents | 3 cleaning rollers | 4 printhead swabs, 10 cleaning cards, 3 alcohol cleaning cards | 50 double-sided cleaning cards |
| Cleans | Every card, continuously, as it feeds | The printhead and the card path, at each ribbon change | The card path, at each ribbon change |
What's in the Box
- 3× HID FARGO cleaning rollers
- Sealed HID FARGO retail packaging
Why Buy From AtomOffice?
- 100% genuine HID FARGO cleaning consumables, sourced through official HID channels
- Better-price policy for competitive, real value
- UAE-based customer support — happy to help confirm compatibility with your card printer
- Fast, secure delivery to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and across the UAE
- VAT invoice included with every order
Frequently Asked Questions
HID publishes one cleaning roller part number for the DTC range, 044260, in the consumables specification sheets for the DTC1250e, DTC1500, DTC4250e and DTC4500e. The HDP retransfer printers use 086004 or 088932 instead. Send us a photo of your printer’s model badge on WhatsApp and we will confirm which you need. HID writes this part number with a leading zero, 044260, but you will also see it written 44260 on invoices and supplier quotes — same roller either way.
No. HID’s 086177 kit contains 4 printhead cleaning swabs, 10 cleaning cards and 3 alcohol cleaning cards — no rollers. The roller is a separate part number, 044260, sold in a 3-pack. This is the single most common gap we see in a card printer consumables order.
HID recommends cleaning the printer with each ribbon change to maintain print quality and long-term printer reliability, and the roller is part of that routine. HID does not publish a card count for the roller specifically, so we do not quote one — tie it to your ribbon changes.
It sits in the card path and picks dust and debris off each card before it reaches the printhead. HID’s own reasoning is that dust, debris and build-up degrade printer performance over time — the roller is what stops that debris arriving at the printhead in the first place, which is why it is a consumable rather than a permanent part.
HID states that FARGO card printers and encoders require highly specialised media to function properly, and that HID warranties are void, where not prohibited by law, when non-HID consumables are used. On a machine where the printhead is the expensive part, that is the whole argument: the media runs against the printhead on every card.
Need HID FARGO cleaning rollers in the UAE?
Talk to our team for stock and bulk pricing, or to set up a standing consumables order so the rollers arrive with your ribbons.

