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Product Features
Technical Overview
This ribbon cartridge integrates dual print technologies: dye sublimation for vibrant color infusion and thermal transfer for precise monochrome output. The black print color is optimized for sharp text and graphics, ensuring legibility and professional appearance on finished cards.
The cartridge is manufactured by ASSA ABLOY under the Fargo brand, maintaining strict quality standards for compatibility and reliability. It is specifically designed to work with Fargo's card printer series, including the C30, C30e, DTC400, DTC400e, DTC1000, and DTC4000 models.
Key Product Advantages
The Fargo 045102 Ribbon Cartridge offers several advantages for card printing operations, combining efficiency with professional-grade output.
Instant-Dry Prints
Dye-sublimation technology produces prints that are dry and ready to handle immediately, eliminating smudging and speeding up processing times for high-volume environments.
- Reduces wait time
- Enhances workflow efficiency
Reliable Performance
Advanced toner technology ensures consistent print quality and maximum productivity, with a 1000-image yield that supports extended use without frequent cartridge changes.
- Minimizes downtime
- Maintains print clarity
Deployment / Use Cases
This ribbon cartridge is ideal for organizations requiring secure and durable card printing solutions. Its compatibility with Fargo card printers makes it suitable for a range of professional and institutional applications.
Common use cases include producing employee ID badges, student identification cards, access control credentials, and membership cards. The black print color is particularly effective for text-heavy designs and barcodes, ensuring high contrast and readability.
Corporate Security
Deploy in office environments for printing access badges and employee IDs, leveraging the cartridge's reliability and instant-dry output for quick issuance.
- Access control
- Employee onboarding
Educational Institutions
Use in schools and universities for student ID cards, library passes, and event credentials, supported by the high yield and consistent print quality.
- Campus identification
- Resource management
Highlights
- Black print color for optimal contrast and professional appearance
- Dye sublimation and thermal transfer technologies for versatile printing
- 1000-image yield reduces replacement frequency and supports high-volume use
- Compatible with Fargo C30, C30e, DTC400, DTC400e, DTC1000, DTC4000 card printers
- Instant-dry prints ready to handle immediately after output
- Genuine Fargo cartridge ensures reliability and performance
- Manufactured by ASSA ABLOY for quality assurance
- Ideal for ID cards, access badges, and secure printing applications
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASSA ABLOY |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 045102 |
| Brand Name | Fargo |
| Product Name | Ribbon Cartridge |
| Product Type | Ribbon Cartridge |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Dye Sublimation,Thermal Transfer |
| Print Color | Black |
| Typical Print Yield | 1000 Images |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Fargo Card Printers: C30 C30e DTC400 DTC400e DTC1000 DTC4000 |
FAQ
What print technologies does the Fargo 045102 Ribbon Cartridge use?
The cartridge utilizes both dye sublimation and thermal transfer technologies. Dye sublimation infuses color into the card for vibrant output, while thermal transfer applies monochrome elements, resulting in durable, high-quality prints suitable for ID cards and badges.
How many images can I print with this ribbon cartridge?
The Fargo 045102 Ribbon Cartridge has a typical print yield of 1000 images. This capacity supports extended use in high-volume environments, reducing the need for frequent cartridge replacements and maintaining consistent workflow efficiency.
Which Fargo card printers are compatible with this ribbon cartridge?
This cartridge is compatible with Fargo card printer models including the C30, C30e, DTC400, DTC400e, DTC1000, and DTC4000. It is designed specifically for these printers to ensure reliable performance and optimal print quality.
What are the advantages of dye-sublimation technology in this cartridge?
Dye-sublimation technology delivers prints that are instantly dry and ready to handle, eliminating smudging and speeding up processing. This is particularly beneficial in fast-paced environments where quick card issuance is required, such as corporate or educational settings.