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Product Features
Technical Overview
This ribbon utilizes dye sublimation print technology, which transfers dye into the card surface through heat, creating permanent, high-resolution images. The YMCKT color configuration includes Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, and Topcoat layers, enabling full-color printing with a protective overcoat for enhanced durability and scratch resistance.
With a rated yield of 500 images per cartridge, this ribbon supports medium-volume printing needs while maintaining consistent color fidelity throughout its lifespan. The thermal transfer process ensures each print meets the quality standards required for secure identification and access control systems.
Key Product Advantages
This Datacard ribbon offers several advantages for organizations relying on secure printing solutions. The genuine manufacturer formulation ensures reliable performance and prevents printer damage that can occur with third-party alternatives.
Consistent Color Output
The YMCKT dye formulation maintains color accuracy across all 500 images, eliminating the fading or shifting that can compromise ID card security and professional appearance.
- Vibrant color reproduction
- No fading during cartridge life
- Matched to Datacard printer calibration
Broad Printer Compatibility
Designed specifically for Datacard's popular printer families, this ribbon works with SP35 through SP75 models, FP65 series, and SD260 to SD460 systems, providing a single consumable solution for mixed-fleet environments.
- SP series compatibility
- FP65 and FP65i support
- SD series ready
Deployment / Use Cases
The Datacard 534700-004-R010 ribbon is deployed in environments requiring secure, durable identification printing. Its 500-image capacity makes it suitable for organizations with moderate printing volumes that need reliable consumables without frequent cartridge changes.
Primary use cases include corporate ID badge programs, educational institution identification, healthcare facility access cards, and government secure credential production. The dye sublimation technology creates tamper-resistant prints that meet security standards for access control systems, while the YMCKT color pack enables full-color designs with protective overcoating.
Corporate Security
Ideal for employee ID badges that require both visual identification and secure encoding, with durable prints that withstand daily use.
- Access control integration
- Professional appearance
- Long-lasting print quality
Educational Institutions
Supports student and staff identification programs with vibrant color printing for photo IDs and access credentials across campus facilities.
- High-volume readiness
- Color-coded identification
- Durable for daily carrying
Highlights
- Genuine Datacard dye sublimation ribbon cartridge
- YMCKT color configuration for full-color printing
- 500-image typical yield per cartridge
- Compatible with SP35, SP55, SP75 series printers
- Works with FP65, FP65i, and SD260-SD460 models
- Dye sublimation technology for durable prints
- Thermal transfer process with protective topcoat
- Manufacturer-formulated for optimal performance
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Datacard Group |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 534700-004-R010 |
| Brand Name | Datacard |
| Product Name | Ribbon |
| Product Type | Ribbon |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Dye Sublimation |
| Print Color | YMCKT |
| Typical Print Yield | 500 Images |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Datacard Printers: SP35 SP35Plus SP55 SP55Plus SP75 SP75Plus FP65 FP65i SD260 SD360 SD460 |
FAQ
What printers are compatible with this Datacard ribbon?
This ribbon is compatible with multiple Datacard printer families including SP35, SP35Plus, SP55, SP55Plus, SP75, SP75Plus, FP65, FP65i, SD260, SD360, and SD460 models. It's designed specifically for these systems to ensure proper fit and optimal print quality.
What does YMCKT mean for the ribbon color configuration?
YMCKT represents the five layers in this ribbon: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, and Topcoat. This configuration enables full-color printing with a protective overcoat that enhances durability and scratch resistance for identification cards and secure documents.
How many images can I expect from one ribbon cartridge?
The typical print yield is 500 images per cartridge. This yield is based on standard printing conditions and provides a reliable estimate for planning consumable inventory and replacement schedules in identification card production environments.
What is dye sublimation print technology?
Dye sublimation uses heat to transfer dye into the card surface, creating permanent, high-resolution images. This process produces smudge-resistant prints with vibrant colors that are embedded in the card material rather than sitting on top, resulting in greater durability for frequently handled identification cards.