An Oki laser printer requires a genuine black Oki 44844408 image drum so it can perform well and prevent common print issues such as faded text, inconsistencies, and inaccurate reproduction of images. The Oki 44844408 black drum unit is responsible for creating high resolution images, making it a crucial component in the machine. With this replacement Oki 44844408 black drum, the image is received from the laser so it can be efficiently transferred to the page. The Oki 44844408 black drum unit is a separate component from the black toner cartridge, so it only needs replacement when the drum becomes ineffective. An original Oki 44844408 drum can last 30,000 pages.