Genuine Fargo 45215 YMCKK Dye Sublimation Thermal Transfer Ribbon Cartridge - 500 Card Yield for DTC4500
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This ribbon cartridge utilizes YMCKK color technology, which stands for Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, and an additional Black layer. This five-color system enhances print quality by providing richer blacks and more vibrant color reproduction compared to standard YMCK ribbons. The dye sublimation process bonds color to the card surface, creating prints that are instantly dry and resistant to fading or abrasion.
Thermal transfer elements add durability for text, barcodes, and monochrome areas, ensuring that critical information remains legible over time. The cartridge is designed for easy loading and reliable operation within the Fargo DTC4500 printer, minimizing downtime and maintenance interruptions.
Key Product Advantages
The Fargo 45215 ribbon cartridge offers several distinct advantages for card printing environments where reliability, output quality, and operational efficiency are priorities.
High Yield Efficiency
With a typical yield of 500 cards per cartridge, this supply reduces the frequency of ribbon changes, supporting continuous printing sessions and lowering per-card consumable costs.
- Minimizes operational interruptions
- Optimizes supply inventory management
Superior Print Quality
YMCKK color technology delivers enhanced color depth and sharper black text, producing professional-grade cards that meet visual and durability standards for identification and security applications.
- Vibrant, fade-resistant colors
- Smudge-proof immediate handling
Deployment / Use Cases
This ribbon cartridge is ideal for organizations that rely on the Fargo DTC4500 card printer for producing secure, high-quality identification cards. Its combination of dye sublimation and thermal transfer technologies makes it suitable for environments where both visual appeal and data durability are critical.
Common deployment scenarios include corporate and educational institutions issuing employee or student ID badges, healthcare facilities printing patient or staff credentials, and event management teams producing temporary access passes. The instant-dry prints allow for immediate lamination or distribution without smudging concerns.
Highlights
- Genuine Fargo ribbon cartridge with part number 45215 for assured compatibility and performance.
- YMCKK color system provides Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, and additional Black for enhanced print quality.
- Dye sublimation technology produces vibrant, fade-resistant colors that bond permanently to card surfaces.
- Thermal transfer elements ensure durable text, barcodes, and monochrome areas that remain legible.
- Typical yield of 500 cards per cartridge supports high-volume printing with fewer interruptions.
- Designed specifically for the Fargo DTC4500 card printer for seamless operation and reliability.
- Prints are instantly dry and ready for immediate handling, lamination, or distribution.
- Professional-grade output suitable for identification cards, badges, and access credentials.
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASSA ABLOY |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 45215 |
| Brand Name | Fargo |
| Product Name | Ribbon Cartridge |
| Product Type | Ribbon Cartridge |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Dye Sublimation,Thermal Transfer |
| Print Color | YMCKK |
| Typical Print Yield | 500 Cards |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Fargo DTC4500 Card Printer |
FAQ
What does YMCKK mean for this ribbon cartridge?
YMCKK refers to the five-color system used in this ribbon cartridge: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, and an additional Black layer. This configuration enhances print quality by providing richer blacks and more vibrant color reproduction compared to standard four-color YMCK ribbons, resulting in professional-grade card output with improved visual depth and durability.
How many cards can I print with this Fargo 45215 ribbon cartridge?
The Fargo 45215 ribbon cartridge has a typical print yield of 500 cards. This yield is based on standard printing conditions and provides a reliable estimate for planning consumable usage in high-volume card production environments, helping to minimize operational interruptions and optimize supply inventory management.
Which printer is compatible with this Fargo 45215 ribbon cartridge?
This ribbon cartridge is specifically designed for and compatible with the Fargo DTC4500 card printer. Using genuine Fargo supplies ensures optimal performance, print quality, and reliability, as the cartridge is engineered to work seamlessly with the printer's mechanisms and software for consistent operation.
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