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Genuine Fargo 45214 YMCKO Full Color Dye Sublimation & Thermal Transfer Ribbon Cartridge - 850 Card Yield for DTC4500 ID Card Printer
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This ribbon cartridge employs dual printing technologies: dye sublimation for vibrant color infusion into the card substrate and thermal transfer for crisp monochrome elements and protective overcoating. The YMCKO color sequence enables complete color gamut coverage with a dedicated overcoat layer that provides scratch resistance and UV protection.
With a rated yield of 850 cards, this cartridge offers predictable consumable costs for ID card production environments. The integrated cleaning mechanism helps prevent printhead contamination that can lead to print quality degradation over extended use periods.
Key Product Advantages
This genuine Fargo ribbon cartridge delivers reliable performance and consistent output quality for secure identification card production. The combination of technologies and thoughtful design elements addresses common challenges in card printing environments.
Dual Technology Printing
Leverages both dye sublimation for rich color reproduction and thermal transfer for durable overcoating, providing comprehensive card personalization in a single pass.
- Vibrant color infusion
- Protective overcoat layer
- Single-pass efficiency
Maintenance Integration
Includes a built-in cleaning roller that automatically maintains printhead condition during normal operation, reducing manual maintenance requirements and supporting consistent print quality.
- Automatic cleaning
- Extended printhead life
- Reduced manual intervention
Predictable Yield Management
With a documented yield of 850 cards, organizations can accurately forecast consumable costs and schedule replacement intervals for uninterrupted card production workflows.
- 850-card capacity
- Cost predictability
- Scheduled replacement planning
Deployment / Use Cases
The Fargo 45214 YMCKO ribbon cartridge serves organizations requiring secure, professional identification cards with full-color personalization and protective features. Its specific compatibility with the Fargo DTC4500 printer makes it ideal for dedicated card production environments.
Common deployment scenarios include corporate security access systems, educational institution identification programs, healthcare facility credentialing, government agency identification, and event management operations. The cartridge supports both standard identification cards and specialized applications requiring durable, tamper-resistant personalization.
Corporate Security Access
Produces employee identification cards with photo, name, department, and access level information, incorporating security features and protective overcoating for daily use durability.
Educational Institution IDs
Creates student and staff identification cards with institutional branding, library access encoding, and meal plan integration, protected against wear from frequent handling.
Highlights
- Genuine Fargo ribbon cartridge with part number 45214
- YMCKO full-color configuration for comprehensive card personalization
- Combines dye sublimation and thermal transfer printing technologies
- 850-card typical yield for predictable consumable management
- Specifically compatible with Fargo DTC4500 card printer
- Includes integrated cleaning roller for printhead maintenance
- Dual technology enables vibrant colors with protective overcoating
- Professional-grade consumable for secure identification card production
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HID Global Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 45214 |
| Brand Name | Fargo |
| Product Name | Ribbon Cartridge With Cleaning Roller |
| Product Type | Ribbon Cartridge |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Dye Sublimation,Thermal Transfer |
| Print Color | YMCKO |
| Typical Print Yield | 850 Cards |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Fargo DTC4500 Card Printer |
FAQ
What printer models is this Fargo ribbon cartridge compatible with?
This Fargo 45214 ribbon cartridge is specifically designed for and compatible with the Fargo DTC4500 card printer. It is not compatible with other Fargo printer models or printers from different manufacturers. Always verify printer compatibility before purchasing consumables to ensure proper fit and performance.
What does YMCKO mean for this ribbon cartridge?
YMCKO refers to the color sequence and layers in this ribbon cartridge: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, and Overcoat. This configuration enables full-color printing with a protective overcoat layer. The overcoat provides scratch resistance and UV protection for the printed card, enhancing durability and longevity of the identification credentials.
How many cards can I print with this Fargo ribbon cartridge?
The Fargo 45214 YMCKO ribbon cartridge has a typical print yield of 850 cards. Actual yield may vary slightly based on specific card design, coverage percentage, and printer settings, but this provides a reliable benchmark for consumable planning and replacement scheduling in card production environments.
What printing technologies does this ribbon cartridge use?
This cartridge employs both dye sublimation and thermal transfer technologies. Dye sublimation infuses vibrant colors into the card substrate, while thermal transfer applies crisp monochrome elements and the protective overcoat layer. This combination delivers high-quality, durable card personalization in a single printing process.
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