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Product Features
Technical Overview
This ribbon cartridge utilizes thermal transfer dye sublimation technology to produce high-quality ID cards with professional-grade results. The YMCKO color system provides yellow, magenta, cyan, black, and overcoat layers for comprehensive color coverage and protective finishing.
The cartridge delivers a typical yield of 250 cards, offering predictable consumable costs for ID card program budgeting. This genuine Fargo component ensures optimal performance and reliability when used with compatible Fargo ID card printing systems.
Key Product Advantages
This genuine Fargo ribbon cartridge provides several advantages for ID card production environments. The combination of thermal transfer and dye sublimation technologies ensures professional print quality with excellent color fidelity and durable card surfaces.
Consistent Performance
As a genuine Fargo component, this ribbon cartridge maintains consistent print quality throughout its lifespan, reducing card waste and reprints.
- Predictable yield of 250 cards
- Stable color reproduction
- Reliable thermal transfer operation
Compatibility Assurance
Designed specifically for Fargo ID card printers, this cartridge ensures proper fit and optimal performance with supported printer models.
- Engineered for Fargo DTC series
- Maintains printer warranty
- Prevents compatibility issues
Deployment / Use Cases
The Fargo 45100 YMCKO ribbon cartridge supports various ID card production scenarios where reliable, full-color printing is essential. This consumable is particularly valuable in environments requiring consistent card quality and predictable supply costs.
Common deployment scenarios include corporate security access systems, educational institution identification programs, healthcare facility staff credentials, and government agency identification cards. The 250-card yield makes this cartridge suitable for moderate-volume card production with regular replenishment cycles.
Corporate Security
Produce professional employee ID cards with full-color logos, photographs, and security features for access control systems.
Educational Institutions
Create student and staff identification cards with vibrant colors and protective overcoating for daily use in campus environments.
Highlights
- Genuine Fargo ribbon cartridge for ID card printers
- YMCKO color system for full-color printing capability
- Thermal transfer dye sublimation technology
- Typical yield of 250 cards per cartridge
- Compatible with Fargo DTC400, DTC400E, and DTC4000 printers
- Professional-grade color reproduction
- Predictable consumable costs for ID card programs
- Designed for secure identification systems
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HID Global Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 45100 |
| Brand Name | Fargo |
| Product Name | Resin Ribbon with Cleaning Roller |
| Product Type | Ribbon Cartridge |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Thermal Transfer,Dye Sublimation |
| Print Color | YMCKO |
| Typical Print Yield | 250 Cards |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Fargo ID Card Printers: DTC400 DTC400E DTC4000 |
FAQ
What printers is this Fargo ribbon cartridge compatible with?
This Fargo 45100 ribbon cartridge is specifically designed for Fargo ID card printers, including the DTC400, DTC400E, and DTC4000 models. It is engineered to ensure proper fit and optimal performance with these printer systems.
What does YMCKO mean for this ribbon cartridge?
YMCKO refers to the color configuration of this ribbon cartridge, which includes Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, and Overcoat layers. This enables full-color printing capabilities with a protective overcoat layer for durable, professional-quality ID cards.
How many cards can I expect to print with this ribbon cartridge?
The Fargo 45100 ribbon cartridge has a typical print yield of 250 cards. This yield provides predictable consumable costs for ID card program budgeting and planning in various deployment environments.