Panel Ribbon Color
July 1st, 2010
Stock up on the Correct ID Card Supplies
The first thing you need to do is make sure that the ribbon you are looking at is compatible with the card printer model that you have. Ribbons are not normally exchangeable between manufacturers so you will want to know the make and model of the printer that you are using. Manufacturers such as Fargo, Evolis, Zebra and Magicard provide manufacturer produced ribbons compatible with current model printers as well as discontinued models.
The ribbon type needed is based on the capabilities of your printer and the card output that you are wanting. Single sided printers commonly use the YMC, YMCK and YMCKO print ribbons. A printer that prints both front and back side of an ID card commonly uses a YMCKOK print ribbon.
YMC print ribbons print full color cards with a composite black print. The color options are the card are broad as the mixture of the Y, M and C panel colors will create a multitude of colors. This ribbon will not do well if you need a bar code printed on the card. The ribbon does not contain a pure black panel that provides a true, sharp black color. This ribbon produces black by a mixture of Y, M and C. This ribbon is used for ID card printers that have a lamination module. The lamination unit provides the O layer needed to seal the card in a separate application on the card. The O layer is needed to protect the card from fade or scratching.
YMCK ribbons are similar to the YMC ribbon with the addition of the K panel. Full color is provided by the YMC panels. This K panel is the resin black panel needed for true black barcodes and other text. This ribbon is also used for printers with the separate lamination unit with the separate O panel.
YMCKO print ribbons contain full color, resin black and as overlay panel in one ribbon. This single sided print ribbon will provide a sharp colorful card with a true black print. The O panel is combined with the print panels and provides the thin layer overlay needed to help protect the card surface.
YMCKOK print ribbons contain full color, resin black, overlay panel and an additional resin black panel. These ribbons are used for dual sided printing. The front of the card is printed in full color, resin black with the overlay panel. The back of the card is then printed with the resin black allowing for bar codes and other text an organization may want on the back of the card.
Knowing a bit about the ribbons helps those who are trying to reorder ribbons for their photo identification card printer system. Additional help is available through ID card experts at integrators found online.
About the Author
Catherine Williams recommends Safecard ID for information on ID badge printers, Fargo ribbon and ID card printer ribbon.
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Evolis 6-Panel Color Ribbon (YMCKOK) for Evolis Card Printer (200 Prints) $52.70 |
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Zebra C Series 6-Panel Color Ribbon (YMCKOK) for Zebra Card Printers $55.00 |
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Zebra iSeries 5-Panel Color Ribbon (YMCKO) for Zebra Card Printers $49.70 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800015-543 YMCUVK 5 PANEL COLOR RIBBON FOR P520i 3DYE,1UV,1BLACK $135.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800015-540 YMCKO 5 PANEL COLOR i SERIES RIBBON 330 IMAGES, P3_0i $120.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800012-480 iSERIES 5 PANEL COLOR YMCKK RIBBON 500 IMAGES, ZXP PR $188.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800012-943 iSERIES COLOR RIBBON,ZXP 5 PANEL,YMCUvK,500 IMAGES $220.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800012-942 iSERIES COLOR RIBBON,ZXP 5 PANEL,YMCKI,500 IMAGES $204.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800014-941 ISERIES COLOR RIBBON 5 PANEL YMCUVK, P630/P640, 500 I $204.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800015-145 YMCK 4 PANEL COLOR RIBBON FOR P500,P520C 250 IMAGES $62.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800015-445 YMCK 4 PANEL COLOR i SERIES RIBBON 250 IMAGES,FOR P52 $73.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800015-148 YMCKOK 6 PANEL C SERIES COLOR RIBBON 170 IMAGES $73.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800015-440 YMCKO 5 PANEL COLOR i SERIES RIBBON 200 IMAGES, P3_0i $72.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800015-940 YMCKO 5 PANEL COLOR RIBBON FOR P110i & P120i 200 IMAG $69.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800015-480 YMCKK 5 PANEL COLOR i SERIES RIBBON 200 IMAGES,FOR P5 $81.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800015-140 YMCKO 5 PANEL COLOR C SERIES RIBBON 200 IMAGES $57.00 |
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DATACARD 534000-004 SD SERIES COLOR RIBBON YMCKT SHORT PANEL 650 CARD YIELD $82.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800015-448 YMCKOK 6 PANEL COLOR i SERIES RIBBON 170 IMAGES - $85.00 |
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FARGO HID 81738 YMCKK FULL COLOR RIBBON WITH 2 RESIN BLK PANELS 250 IMAGES $88.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800015-948 YMCKOK 6 PANEL COLOR RIBBON FOR P120i 165 IMAGES $90.00 |
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ZEBRA CARD 800015-340 YMCKO 5 PANEL COLOR C SERIES RIBBON 350 IMAGES $93.00 |
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DATACARD 806124-104 YMCKT COLOR PANEL RIBBON W/ TOPCOAT FOR IC SLT,IC EPS,I $41.00 |
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Zebra Technologies 800012-480 Zebra I Series Color Ribbon 5 Panel $176.97 |
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Datacard Group 568971-002 Color Panel Ribbons, Ymck-k For $223.74 |
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Zebra 800015-480-COLOR RIBBON YMCKK 5PANEL 200 $77.60 |
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Zebra 5-panel Color Ribbon Value Pack – Dye Sublimation – 200 Page – Ymcko $1,116.31 |
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R3011 Evolis Color Ribbon 5 Panel YMCKO 200 Images NEW $49.99 |
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Zebra 5 Panel Color Ribbon – Dye Sublimation – 330 Page – Ymcko (800015540) $110.29 |
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Zebra 5 Panel Color (ymcko) Ribbon – Dye Sublimation – 200 Page – Black, Cyan, $51.93 |
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Zebra 5 Panel Color Ribbon – Dye Sublimation – 100 Page – Ymcko (800015240) $40.54 |
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Zebra 6-panel Color Ribbon – Thermal Transfer – 170 Page – Ymckok (800015448) $72.13 |
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Zebra 5 Panel Color Ribbon – Thermal Transfer – 350 Page – Ymcko (800015340) $79.20 |
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Zebra Cardiser Ymckocser Multi 800015-148 Color Ribbon Ymckok 6panel Color – 170 $62.47 |
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BRADY 13529 POWERMARK 2 COLOR 8″ PANEL RIBBON, NEW SEALED $71.45 |
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Zebra 800015-148-COLOR RIBBON YMCKOK 6PANEL $73.19 |
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ZEBRA YMCKK 5 PANEL COLOR i SERIES RIBBON 800015-480 $62.00 |
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ZEBRA YMCKOK 6 PANEL COLOR RIBBON 800015-148 NEW $75.40 |
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ZEBRA YMCK 4 PANEL COLOR RIBBON 800015-145 NEW $62.70 |
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Zebra 800015-240-COLOR RIBBON YMCKO 5PANEL P210I $52.56 |
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Zebra 800015-340-COLOR RIBBON YMCKO 5PANEL – 350 $88.87 |
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Zebra 800015-448-COLOR RIBBON YMCKOK 6PANEL 170 $82.11 |
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Zebra 800015-540-RIBBON/I 5 PANEL COLOR YMCKO/ $114.05 |
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Zebra 800015-480-COLOR RIBBON YMCKK 5PANEL 200 – Kit $85.36 |
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Zebra 800015-340-COLOR RIBBON YMCKO 5PANEL – 350 – Kit $97.76 |
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Zebra 800015-140-COLOR RIBBON YMCKO 5PANEL – 200 – Kit $66.29 |
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Zebra 800015-448-COLOR RIBBON YMCKOK 6PANEL 170 – Kit $90.32 |
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NEW THE KIDS ROOM MULTI-COLOR PANEL RAINBOW DOT RIBBON TAB TOP WHITE CURTAIN $19.95 |
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Zebra 800015-140-COLOR RIBBON YMCKO 5PANEL – 200 $60.26 |
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Set of TWO Pottery Barn Kids sheer white w colored ribbon panels $29.99 |
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Zebra Card TrueColours 5 Panel Color Ribbon, YMCKO 800015-140 $59.99 |
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Ribbon Panels Square Vinyl Wall Decals Stickers 823 $29.99 |
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Ribbon Panels Square Vinyl Wall Decals Stickers 823 $21.99 |
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Ribbon Panels Square Vinyl Wall Decals Stickers 823 $16.99 |
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Ribbon Panels Square Vinyl Wall Decals Stickers 823 $11.99 |
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Sheer Cafe Curtains White with Multi-Color Ribbons 2 Panels 1 Valance $11.80 |
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Zebra 800015-540-RIBBON/I 5 PANEL COLOR YMCKO/ – Kit $123.17 |
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NEW Zebra 5 Panel Color Ribbon 800015-240 $38.24 |
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Zebra Tech (800015-940) 5 Panel YMCKO Color Ribbon – 100 images $72.99 |
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Zebra Tech (800015-148) COLOR RIBBON YMCKOK 6PANEL $74.99 |
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Evolis R3013 YMCKO Color Half Panel Ribbon 400 Prints $71.25 |
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Zebra / Eltron Color Ribbon Ymcko 800015-440 5PANEL NEW $58.99 |
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Zebra / Eltron Color Ribbon Ymcko 800015-440 5PANEL NEW $58.99 |
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ZEBRA 800015-140 COLOR RIBBON YMCKO 5PANEL – 200 IMAGES $56.60 |
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ZEBRA 800015-540 RIBBON/I 5 PANEL COLOR YMCKO/ 330 IMGE P310I/420I/5 $110.83 |
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NEW Zebra YMCKO 5 Panel Color iSeries Ribbon for P520i & Eltron P 800015-480 $29.99 |
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ZEBRA 800015-148 COLOR RIBBON YMCKOK 6PANEL COLOR – 170 IMAGE $66.31 |
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Zebra 800015-440 YMCKO 5 Panel Color Ribbon 200 Images $39.65 |
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Zebra / Eltron Color Ribbon Ymcko 800015-440 5PANEL NEW $58.99 |
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Zebra / Eltron Color Ribbon Ymcko 800015-440 5PANEL NEW $58.99 |
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ZEBRA 800015-148 COLOR RIBBON YMCKOK 6PANEL COLOR – 170 IMAGE $66.31 |
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ZEBRA 800015-140 COLOR RIBBON YMCKO 5PANEL – 200 IMAGES $56.60 |
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ZEBRA 800015-540 RIBBON/I 5 PANEL COLOR YMCKO/ 330 IMGE P310I/420I/5 $110.83 |
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Datacard Group 552854-104 YMCKT Full-Color Ribbon Kit (Short Panel Ribbon) for $34.99 |
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Datacard Group 552854-530 YMCKT Full-Color Ribbon Kit (Short Panel Ribbon) for $122.85 |
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Datacard Group 552854-105 YMCKT Full-Color Ribbon Kit (Short Panel with Blank $39.84 |
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ZEBRA YMCKO 5 PANEL COLOR i SERIES RIBBON 800015-540 $97.00 |
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Zebra 800012-480-ZEBRA I SERIES COLOR RIBBON 5 PANEL $180.48 |
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Zebra 800012-480-ZEBRA I SERIES COLOR RIBBON 5 PANEL – Kit $194.92 |
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NEW Genuine Zebra 800015-547 Half Panel YMCKO Color Ribbon – 450 prints $77.99 |
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Brand New ZEBRA CARD-I-SER YMCKO-PERFORM PRIN Zebra 5 Panel Color Ribbon. RIBBO $122.59 |
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Zebra Tech (800015-240) 5 Panel Color Ribbon YMCKO for P210I – 100 images $48.00 |
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NEW EVOLIS R3314 Evolis 6 Panel Overlay Color Ribbon - $76.00 |
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NEW EVOLIS R3011 Evolis 5 Panel Overlay Color Ribbon - $61.75 |
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Datacard YMCKT 4 Color Panel Ribbon #806124-106 $36.85 |
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R3011 Evolis Color Ribbon 5 Panel YMCKO 200 images Original NEW $61.75 |
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RIBBON/I 5 PANEL COLOR YMCKO/ $92.98 |
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COLOR RIBBON YMCKO 5PANEL – 350 $76.22 |
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NEW Zebra 5 Panel Color Ribbon 800015-340 $73.24 |
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NEW ZEBRA 800015-480 I SERIES 5 PANEL TRUE COLOR RIBBON YMCKK-200 P520I PRINTER $19.94 |
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COLOR RIBBON YMCKOK 6PANEL 170 $67.41 |
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COLOR RIBBON YMCKOK 6PANEL $60.38 |
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Unique Polka Dot String/Ribbon Curtain Panel MANY COLORS $14.99 |
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Unique Polka Dot String/Ribbon Curtain Panel MANY COLORS $14.99 |
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Unique Polka Dot String/Ribbon Curtain Panel MANY COLORS $14.99 |
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Unique Polka Dot String/Ribbon Curtain Panel MANY COLORS $14.99 |
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Unique Polka Dot String/Ribbon Curtain Panel MANY COLORS $14.99 |
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Unique Polka Dot String/Ribbon Curtain Panel MANY COLORS $14.99 |
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Unique Polka Dot String/Ribbon Curtain Panel MANY COLORS $14.99 |
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Unique Polka Dot String/Ribbon Curtain Panel MANY COLORS $14.99 |
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Unique Polka Dot String/Ribbon Curtain Panel MANY COLORS $14.99 |
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COLOR RIBBON 5 PANEL YMCKO 100 PRINTS $43.99 COLOR RIBBON 5 PANEL YMCKO 100 PRINTS |
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5 PANEL COLOR RIBBON YMCKO 200 CARDS $62.99 5 PANEL COLOR RIBBON YMCKO 200 CARDS |
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Zebra 5 Panel Color Ribbon $40.99 1 x Ribbon 100 Page 5 Panel Color Ribbon 800015-240 Zebra P210i Card Printer Dye Sublimation Ribbon Cartridge YMCKO Zebra Zebra Technologies Corporation www.zebra.com |
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Rimage 203638-001 Three Panel Color (CMY) Ribbon $135.99 Original Rimage 203638-001 Three Panel Color (CMY) Ribbon – Retail |
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Zebra 6 Panel Color Ribbon $60.99 1 x Ribbon 170 Page 6 Panel Color Ribbon 800015-148 Zebra Card Printer: P400 P420C P500 P520C P600 P720C Ribbon Cartridge Thermal Transfer YMCKOK Zebra Zebra Technologies Corporation www.zebra.com |
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Rimage 203639-001 Four Panel Color + White (CMYW) Ribbon $150.99 Original Rimage 203639-001 Four Panel Color + White (CMYW) Ribbon – Retail |
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Zebra 5 Panel Color Ribbon – Dye Sublimation – 330 Page – YMCKO $116.92 Zebra 5 Panel Color Ribbon – Dye Sublimation – 330 Page – YMCKO |
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Zebra 5 Panel Color Ribbon – Thermal Transfer – 350 Page – YMCKO $88.42 Zebra 5 Panel Color Ribbon – Thermal Transfer – 350 Page – YMCKO |
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Zebra 6 Panel Color Ribbon – Thermal Transfer – 170 Page – YMCKOK $67.32 Zebra 6 Panel Color Ribbon – Thermal Transfer – 170 Page – YMCKOK |
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Zebra / ZEBRA I SERIES COLOR RIBBON 5 PANEL / 800014980 $172.36 Zebra – ZEBRA I SERIES COLOR RIBBON 5 PANEL – 800014980 |
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Zebra / ZEBRA I SERIES COLOR RIBBON 4 PANEL / 800014945 $165.71 Zebra – ZEBRA I SERIES COLOR RIBBON 4 PANEL – 800014945 |
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Zebra / ZEBRA I SERIES COLOR RIBBON 5 PANEL / 800012-480 $180.48 Zebra – ZEBRA I SERIES COLOR RIBBON 5 PANEL – 800012-480 |
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Zebra / RIBBON/I 5 PANEL COLOR YMCKO/ / 800015-540 $114.05 Zebra – RIBBON/I 5 PANEL COLOR YMCKO/ – 800015-540 |
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Zebra 5 Panel Color (YMCKO) Ribbon $49.99 1 x Ribbon 200 Page 5 Panel Color (YMCKO) Ribbon 800015-140 Zebra/Eltron: P300 P500 P520 P400 P420 P600 P310 P420C P520C P720C Black Clear Cyan Dye Sublimation Magenta Ribbon Cartridge Yellow Zebra Zebra Technologies Corporation www.zebra.com |
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Fargo YMCKO RIBBON REFILL: FULL-COLOR RIBBON WITH RESIN BLACK AND CLEAR OVERLAY PANEL 44215 $51.3 Fargo YMCKO RIBBON REFILL: FULL-COLOR RIBBON WITH RESIN BLACK AND CLEAR OVERLAY PANEL 44215 |
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Zebra 5 Panel Color Ribbon YMCKO 800015340 $114.08 The 800015340 Zebra ribbon is designed to produce superior results with your Zebra plastic card printer. You can depend on 800015340 Zebra ribbons to provide rich vibrant image production. With 800015340 Zebra ribbons you can produce brilliant color photos and truetolife flesh tones as well as incredibly sharp monochrome resin bar codes amp; text.The 800015340 Zebra ribbon is designed with a unique silicone based backcoating which allows the ribbon to pass smoothly over the printhead and helps to extend printhead life. Further the patented overlay ( O panel ) in the Zebra ribbon protects your card against dye migration and abrasions. NonZebra ribbons do not have this coating which may allow particulate buildup on the printhead. Each 800015340 Zebra ribbon roll is shipped in a protective package for extended shelf life: rolls are packaged in a sealed pouch to prevent dust particles from attaching to the ribbons and then placed in an individually sealed box. 800015340 Zebra ribbons ensure dependable consistent highquality color reproduction from card to card roll after roll. The Zebra 800015340 print ribbons provide guaranteed printer compatibility with each ribbon. |
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Fargo Color Ribbon Cartridge $78.99 1 1 x Ribbon 250 Page 81740 Fargo Pro and Pro L printers only Y = Dye-Sublimation Yellow M = Dye-Sublimation Magenta C = Dye-Sublimation Cyan K = Resin Black O = Clear Overlay Note: FARGO Card Printer/Encoders require highly specialized media to function properly. To maximize printed card quality and durability, printhead life and printer/encoder reliability, use only FARGO Certified Supplies. FARGO warranties are void, where not prohibited by law, when non-FARGO Certified Supplies are used. Color Ribbon Cartridge Color ribbon with two resin black panels and a clear overlay panel. Prints full-color with resin black and clear overlay on front side and resin black on back side of card. No separate overlaminate required due to included clear overlay panel. FARGO Certified Print Ribbons are designed specifically for creating durable, 24-bit color and gray scale images with extreme clarity and detail. Ribbons are specially back-coated to extend printhead life. Bar codes printed with this ribbon can be scanned by both infrared and visible light bar code scanners. Dye Sublimation Fargo Fargo Electronics Retail Ribbon Cartridge YMCKOK www.fargo.com |
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4-Color Dye-Sublimation Color Ribbon – 250 Pages $101.99 Color ribbon with a resin black panel and a clear overlay panel. Designed specifically for creating durable 24-bit color and gray scale images with extreme clarity and detail |
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Zebra 5 Panel Color (YMCKO) Ribbon – Dye Sublimation – 200 Page – Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Clear $51.43 Zebra 5 Panel Color (YMCKO) Ribbon – Dye Sublimation – 200 Page – Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Clear |
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6 Panel Color Ribbon 200 Card/Roll $72.99 A complete range of color ribbons to get the most out of your card printer. |
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Zebra 6 Panel Color Ribbon 170 Images YMCKOK 800015148 $86.84 Package Contents: 1 x Ribbon. Compatibility zebra card printer: P400 P420C P500 P520 P600 P720C. Print Color: YMCKOK. Print Technology: Thermal Transfer. Typical Print Yield: 170 Page. |
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5 Panel Color YMCKO Ribbon – 350 images $84.99 Zebra 800015-340 TrueColours ribbons offer unparalleled reliability and consistent full color reproduction card after card roll after roll thanks to Zebra’s superior print |