Color Ribbons

YMCK Half-Panel: Half-panel color ribbon with a full resin black panel, 1000 images

Half-panel, photo-accurate color prints, visual recognition. Pairs well with pre-printed cards that require limited personalization.

YMCKK Half-Panel: Half-panel color ribbon with two full resin black panels for producing cards with full-color front and black only back, 750 images

Half-panel, photo-accurate, full color on front, black text or barcodes on back. Pairs well with pre-printed cards that require limited personalization.

The Fargo YMC color ribbon is specifically tailored to fit the HDP5600 printer, consists of yellow (Y), magenta (M) and cyan (C) panels and will provide up to 750 prints. This makes it a great option for situations where color images are all that is needed and there isn’t a need to print with resin text or barcodes.

The Fargo YMCFK (UV) Color Ribbon is designed for use with HDP5000e and HDP5600 printers and can produce 500 prints. With this ribbon you can enhance your security capabilities. It comes with resin black, and dye-based, fluorescing panels to create a personalized layer of security that is only visible under UV light. The YMCFK components consist of yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C) and a black resin (K) panel. Its unique combination of powerful technologies ensure high quality secure printing and eliminates counterfeiting.

Produce vivid, high-definition ID cards with the Fargo 084511 YMCK color ribbon—designed for excellent color fidelity and precise resin printing. This ribbon is compatible with both the Fargo HDP5000e and the legacy HDP5000 printers, making it a reliable choice for new and existing printer installations.

Key Features:

• Full YMCK Ribbon: Includes Yellow (Y), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), and a resin Black (K) panel for full-color, edge-to-edge printing.

• 500 Image Yield: Capable of printing up to 500 single-sided cards or 250 double-sided cards with color on one side and black on the reverse.

• Professional Print Quality: Delivers accurate, lifelike colors with sharp black text and barcodes—ideal for secure ID cards.

• Printer Compatibility:

  • Fargo HDP5000e

  • Fargo HDP5000 (older generation)

Important Compatibility Note:

This ribbon is a direct replacement for the discontinued Fargo SKU 084051, previously marketed as "Fargo HDP5000 Full Color Ribbon - YMCK - 500 images". While SKU 084051 is no longer available, the 084511 ribbon offers full backward compatibility, ensuring continued support for organizations using older HDP5000 models.

Use Cases:

• Corporate employee badges

• Government and secure credentials

• Student and campus cards

• Membership and loyalty cards

Whether you are upgrading to the HDP5000e or continuing to use your HDP5000 printer, the Fargo 084511 ribbon ensures seamless, high-quality printing across devices.

Maximize the impact of your dual-sided ID cards with the Fargo 084512 YMCKK ribbon—engineered for high-resolution color prints on the front and sharp, resin black printing on the back. This ribbon delivers exceptional clarity and consistency, making it ideal for organizations requiring both vibrant imagery and precise monochrome data.

Key Features:

• YMCKK Panel Set: Includes Yellow (Y), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), and two resin Black (K) panels—one for front-side text/barcodes, and one dedicated to the back side.

• 500 Image Yield: Prints up to 500 single-sided or dual-sided cards (full-color front, black back).

• Dual-Side Efficiency: Designed specifically for duplex (front and back) card printing—eliminating the need to swap ribbons.

• Printer Compatibility:

  • Fargo HDP5000e

  • Fargo HDP5000 (legacy model)

Use Case Highlights:

• Front side: vivid, photo-quality images and logos

• Back side: clear, durable black text, barcodes, and serialized data

• Perfect for secure ID cards, driver’s licenses, access badges, and membership cards

Discontinued SKU Reference:

This ribbon is the recommended upgrade and direct replacement for discontinued Fargo ribbons used with the HDP5000 series, ensuring full compatibility with both current and older models.

Why Choose the YMCKK Ribbon?

• Delivers consistent, reliable results across print runs

• Ensures professional-grade, dual-sided printing with no compromise on quality

• Eliminates the hassle of ribbon changes for two-sided card production

The Fargo YMCFK (UV) Color Ribbon is the ideal choice for HDP6600 printers, able to provide crisp and clear images with sharp details. With a printing capability of up to 600 prints and an impressive full-color YMCFK standard with resin black and two based fluorescing panel, this ribbon takes your prints to the next level. The advanced two-panel system allows you to print a combination of full-color images, one-color text, logos, barcodes and more while providing an added layer of protection - only visible under a UV type of light.

The YMCKK ribbon (SKU: 84922) is a full-color ribbon designed for the Fargo HDP6600 printer, featuring an additional black resin panel (K) for dual-sided printing. This configuration allows for high-quality color on the front of the card and sharp black text or barcodes on the back.

This ribbon is ideal for organizations producing professional ID cards, access credentials, or badges that require visual elements on both sides. It is optimized for use with HID’s retransfer printing process, ensuring durable, tamper-resistant results on cards with embedded electronics or uneven surfaces.

Key Benefits of the YMCKK Ribbon

• Full-color (YMCK) front-side printing with vivid image reproduction
• Two resin black (K) panels for crisp black text or barcodes on both sides
• Compatible with Fargo HDP6600 retransfer technology for edge-to-edge, high-definition prints
• Ideal for dual-sided ID cards, including employee badges, government IDs, and secure access cards
• 600 image yield per ribbon roll for efficient, cost-effective operation

For organizations that need dual-sided personalization and long-lasting print quality, the YMCKK ribbon is the perfect choice for pairing with HDP film and overlaminate options.

YMCK: Full-color with resin black

Photo-accurate color prints, visual recognition

• 750 images

YMCKK: Full-color with two resin black panels

Photo-accurate, full color on front, black text and/or barcodes on back

• 600 images

YMCKIKI: Full-color ribbon with two resin black and inhibit panels, produces 400 cards with YMCKI on front and KI on back.

K panels allow for bar codes, text, serial numbers, bold graphics on the front and back of the card while I panels allow printing to cards with non-print areas such as surface foils or signature panels on the front and back of the card.

The YMCK ribbon (SKU: 084921) is a full-color ribbon designed for the Fargo HDP6600 retransfer printer. It uses the latest dye formulation from HID to deliver exceptional color accuracy and crisp 600 dpi image quality—ideal for photo IDs, access cards, and secure credentials requiring rich, edge-to-edge printing.

This ribbon includes Yellow (Y), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), and a resin Black (K) panel, making it perfect for printing vivid images and sharp black text or barcodes on the front of the card. It is fully optimized for use with HDP film and can be paired with overlaminate for added durability.

Key Benefits of the YMCK Ribbon

• Full-color (YMCK) front-side printing with high-resolution output
• Resin black (K) panel for barcodes, text, and high-contrast elements
• New dye formulation ensures improved color quality and long-term consistency
• Compatible with Fargo HDP6600 retransfer technology for over-the-edge, tamper-resistant cards
• 750 image yield per ribbon roll for high-efficiency operation

For organizations seeking reliable, professional-grade ID card printing with vibrant color and precision, the YMCK ribbon (084921) is a dependable choice—now enhanced with HID’s latest dye technology.

The Fargo DTC1500 YMCKK Enhanced Full-color ribbon features a full-color panel with two panels in black resin color – yellow, magenta, cyan and black resin. Print up to 500 images in vivid color that can stand harsh environments. Prints won’t fade over time so you can ensure consistent, high-quality results every time.

YMCKK: Full-color with two resin black panels, 500 images
Photo-accurate, full color on front, black text and/or barcodes on back. This non-overlay full color ribbon is ideal for your printing cards with dual-sided lamination.

With 500 images you can avoid frequent swaps and produce high-quality results in full color. The YMCKO ribbon contains four panels – yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C) and black resin (K) – creating stunning multi-colored prints with sharp details and vibrant colors. In addition, an overlay panel (O) provides superior protection, creating a durable finish that is resistant to water, fading, bending and abrasion.

YMCKO: Full-color with resin black and clear overlay panel, 500 images
Photo-accurate color prints, visual recognition.

YMCKO: Half-panel color ribbon with resin black and clear overlay panel, 850 images
Half-panel photo-accurate color prints, visual recognition. Includes overlay panel for color fade prevention. Pairs well with pre-printed cards that require limited personalization.

Fargo DTC1500 YMCKOK Enhanced Full-color ribbonallows up to 500 images on a single ribbon and offers full-color printing with two black resin panels and a clear overlay panel.  

The yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), black resin (K) and overlay (O) panels all work together to create vivid and detailed prints with unmatched clarity and sharpness.

YMCKOK: Full-color with two resin black panels and clear overlay panel, 500 images
Photo-accurate, full color on front, black text or barcodes on back.
Includes overlay panel for color fade prevention.