Genuine Datacard 532000-055 Thermal Transfer Ribbon - Metallic Gold - 1 Pack - 1500 Pages
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This thermal transfer ribbon operates with Datacard's proprietary print engines to produce metallic gold graphics and text. The ribbon formulation is optimized for compatibility with a wide range of Datacard printer models, ensuring consistent color reproduction and reliable performance across different device generations.
The 1500-page typical yield is based on standard print density and coverage patterns, providing a predictable supply lifecycle for planning consumable inventories. The ribbon cartridge design integrates seamlessly with Datacard printer mechanisms to minimize downtime during replacement.
Key Product Advantages
This genuine Datacard ribbon offers several advantages for organizations requiring specialized printing capabilities. The metallic gold color provides enhanced visual appeal for premium cards, loyalty programs, identification badges, and promotional materials where standard colors are insufficient.
Genuine Compatibility
Designed and tested specifically for Datacard printers, this ribbon ensures optimal performance without risking print head damage or inconsistent output that can occur with third-party alternatives.
- Maintains printer warranty coverage
- Prevents print quality issues
- Ensures reliable ribbon advance mechanisms
Specialty Color Application
Metallic gold printing creates distinctive visual effects that standard CMYK or monochrome ribbons cannot achieve, making it ideal for security features, premium branding, or decorative elements on printed materials.
- Enhanced card and label aesthetics
- Security and authentication applications
- Premium finish for loyalty and membership cards
Deployment / Use Cases
The Datacard Metallic Gold Thermal Transfer Ribbon serves specialized printing applications across multiple industries and organizational contexts. Its compatibility with numerous Datacard printer models makes it versatile for different deployment scenarios.
Financial institutions and government agencies utilize metallic gold printing for secure identification cards, access badges, and official documents where color differentiation enhances security protocols. Retail and hospitality organizations apply this ribbon for premium loyalty cards, gift cards, and membership credentials that benefit from distinctive metallic finishes.
Card Personalization
Ideal for encoding metallic gold text, logos, or graphics on plastic cards for employee IDs, student credentials, healthcare identification, and access control systems across SP, SD, FP, and CP series Datacard printers.
Label and Tag Production
Suitable for creating premium product labels, asset tags, and inventory markers where metallic gold printing increases visibility, durability, or brand presentation on various media types.
Highlights
- Genuine Datacard Thermal Transfer Ribbon with Metallic Gold color
- Typical print yield of 1500 pages for predictable supply management
- Single-pack configuration for straightforward replacement
- Compatible with SP35, SP55, SP75, SD260, SD360, FP65, FP65i, CP40, CP60, and CP80 series Datacard printers
- Graphics Monochrome Ribbon Kit for specialized printing applications
- Thermal transfer technology for durable pigment adhesion
- Optimized for cards, labels, and secure document printing
- Maintains printer performance and warranty compliance
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Datacard Group |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 532000-055 |
| Brand Name | Datacard |
| Product Model | 532000-055 |
| Product Name | Graphics Monochrome Ribbon Kit |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Pack |
| Product Type | Ribbon |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Thermal Transfer |
| Print Color | Metallic Gold |
| Typical Print Yield | 1500 Pages |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Datacard Printers: SP35 SP35 Plus SP55 SP55 Plus SP75 SP75 Plus SD260 SD360 FP65 FP65i CP40 CP40 Plus CP60 CP60 Plus CP80 CP80 Plus |
FAQ
What Datacard printer models is this ribbon compatible with?
This Metallic Gold Thermal Transfer Ribbon is compatible with multiple Datacard printer families including SP series (SP35, SP35 Plus, SP55, SP55 Plus, SP75, SP75 Plus), SD series (SD260, SD360), FP series (FP65, FP65i), and CP series (CP40, CP40 Plus, CP60, CP60 Plus, CP80, CP80 Plus). This broad compatibility makes it suitable for organizations with mixed fleets of Datacard card printers.
What is the typical yield of this thermal transfer ribbon?
The Datacard 532000-055 ribbon has a typical print yield of 1500 pages. This yield estimate is based on standard print density and coverage patterns, providing a reliable metric for inventory planning and consumable budgeting. Actual yield may vary slightly depending on specific print job characteristics and printer settings.
What applications are best suited for metallic gold printing?
Metallic gold thermal transfer printing is ideal for premium card personalization, secure identification systems, loyalty programs, and specialty labeling. Common applications include employee ID badges, membership cards, gift cards, access control credentials, and high-visibility asset tags where the distinctive metallic finish enhances security, brand presentation, or visual appeal.
Is this a genuine Datacard consumable?
Yes, this is a genuine Datacard Thermal Transfer Ribbon (part number 532000-055) manufactured by Datacard Group. Using genuine consumables ensures optimal print quality, prevents potential printer damage, and maintains warranty coverage for your Datacard printing equipment.
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