Color Ribbons

The Fargo 84051 YMCK full-color ribbon delivers picture perfect results for your ID card needs.

Full color on the front or full color on the front and back.

The Fargo 84051 color ribbon is for use with the Fargo HDP 5000 series ID card printers.

Genuine Fargo 84056 YMCKH:

Full color ribbon with resin (K) black panel and (H) heat seal panel for single or dual sided printing.

Additional heat seal panel allows for color printing on difficult-to-print card surfaces such as clamshell proximity cards.

• Prints 500 images per ribbon

Genuine Fargo 84057 YMCKI: Full color ribbon with resin (K) black panel and (I) inhibitor panel for single or dual sided printing.

I panel allows printing to cards with non-print areas such as surface foils or signature panels.

Prints 500 images per ribbon.

The Fargo 84052 YMCKK full-color ribbon delivers picture perfect results for your ID card needs. Full color on front or front and back with two black resin panels. The Fargo 84052 color ribbon is for use with the Fargo HDP 5000 ID card printer series.

The Fargo 84061 YMCFK full-color ribbon with UV delivers picture perfect results for your ID card needs. With the included F (florescent) gray scale panel, you get extra security. You can print gray scale images or text that are only visible under a fluorescent light. Use of this ribbon requires HDP film as well.

The Fargo 84061 color ribbon is for use with the HDP 5000 series ID card printers.

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.

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.

YMCIKH: Full-color with resin black, inhibit panel and heat seal panel, 450 images

I panel allows printing to cards with non-print areas such as surface foils or signature panels. Additional heat seal panel allows for color printing on difficult-to-print card surfaces such as clamshell proximity cards.

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.

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.

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