Supplies Guide
Which Ribbon Fits My Printer?
How to find the exact color ribbon for your ID card printer, and what YMCKO means.
Ribbons are printer-specific
A ribbon made for a Fargo DTC1250e will not fit an Evolis Primacy 2. Each printer family uses its own ribbon with a specific part number, so matching the ribbon to the exact model is essential.
What YMCKO means
YMCKO is a full-color ribbon: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, blacK, and an Overlay panel. Those first three combine to produce every color; the K panel prints sharp black text and barcodes; the O panel seals and protects the card.
Monochrome & specialty
Only printing black? A monochrome (K) ribbon prints far more cards per roll at lower cost. Specialty ribbons add metallic, fluorescent, or scratch-off panels.
The easy way to be sure
Use our Ribbon Finder, pick your printer and we'll point you to the exact compatible ribbon and part number. Or just ask us.
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