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Product Features
Technical Overview
This ribbon utilizes thermal transfer and dye sublimation printing technologies to produce permanent, smudge-resistant images on card surfaces. The green color formulation is precisely calibrated for the SD260 printer's thermal print head, ensuring accurate color reproduction and minimal waste.
The 1500-card yield represents the typical number of standard-sized cards that can be printed under normal operating conditions. Actual yield may vary slightly based on card design complexity, print density, and environmental factors, but this specification provides a reliable benchmark for supply planning.
Key Product Advantages
This genuine Datacard ribbon offers several advantages over third-party alternatives, including guaranteed compatibility, consistent performance, and optimal print quality. The thermal transfer dye sublimation process creates durable images that resist fading, scratching, and environmental wear.
Guaranteed Compatibility
Designed and tested specifically for the Datacard SD260 card printer, this ribbon eliminates compatibility concerns and ensures trouble-free installation and operation.
- Perfect fit for SD260 mechanism
- No alignment issues
- Optimized for printer firmware
Consistent Quality Output
The precisely formulated green dye delivers uniform color density across every card, maintaining professional appearance throughout the ribbon's entire usable life.
- Even color distribution
- No banding or streaking
- Vibrant, true-to-spec green
Deployment / Use Cases
The Datacard 532000-008 green ribbon is ideal for organizations that require reliable card printing for identification and security purposes. Educational institutions use these ribbons for student ID cards, while corporate environments deploy them for employee access badges and visitor passes.
Healthcare facilities benefit from the durable printing for patient identification wristbands and staff credentials. Government agencies and financial institutions rely on these genuine ribbons for secure credential printing where image quality and longevity are critical requirements.
Corporate Security
Print employee access badges with consistent green elements for department coding or security level indicators.
Educational Identification
Produce student ID cards with vibrant green accents for school colors or classification markings.
Highlights
- Genuine Datacard thermal transfer dye sublimation ribbon
- Green color formulation for card printing applications
- Typical yield of 1500 cards per ribbon pack
- Specifically compatible with Datacard SD260 card printer
- Produces durable, smudge-resistant card images
- Optimized for professional identification card printing
- Consistent color output throughout ribbon life
- Reliable performance in moderate to high-volume environments
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Datacard Group |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 532000-008 |
| Brand Name | Datacard |
| Product Model | 532000-008 |
| Product Name | 532000-008 Ribbon |
| Product Type | Ribbon |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Thermal Transfer,Dye Sublimation |
| Print Color | Green |
| Typical Print Yield | 1500 Cards |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Datacard SD260 Card Printer |
FAQ
What printer is this ribbon compatible with?
This Datacard 532000-008 ribbon is specifically designed for and compatible with the Datacard SD260 card printer. It is not compatible with other Datacard models or third-party printers without proper verification.
How many cards can I print with one ribbon?
The typical print yield for this ribbon is 1500 cards. This represents the average number of standard-sized cards that can be printed under normal operating conditions, though actual yield may vary slightly based on card design complexity and print density.
What printing technology does this ribbon use?
This ribbon utilizes both thermal transfer and dye sublimation printing technologies. These processes work together to create permanent, high-quality images on card surfaces that resist fading, scratching, and environmental wear.
Is this a genuine Datacard product?
Yes, this is a genuine Datacard ribbon manufactured by Datacard Group. Using genuine ribbons ensures optimal performance, compatibility, and print quality with your SD260 card printer compared to third-party alternatives.