In October of 2025, new and improved, higher-capacity color ribbons for the DTC1250e, DTC1500 and
DTC4500e ID card printers were released.  Let's dive in and review the changes.

To uphold the high-quality color standards expected from HID FARGO ribbons, HID released a new
generation of color ribbons that are comprised of an improved dye formulation. These next generation
ribbons also utilizes smaller ribbon cores allowing for higher capacities within each ribbon, yielding more
images per roll.

In addition to the benefits in color quality and image count, these new ribbons provide expanded
sustainability benefits. With a smaller ribbon carrier and more images per roll, each ribbon will be
comprised of less material.  With this transition, new sustainable packaging.

Many customers ask: "Will these new ribbons replace any existing ribbons?"  The answer is YES. The part numbers for the EZ YMCKO, YMCKO Half, and YMCKOK ribbons did change. Other ribbons, such as resin, YMCKK and ECO refill ribbons will not be impacted by this change, and part numbers will stay the same.

When you receive your new dye set ribbons, we strongly recommend you update your firmware to
the most recent version on your printer to ensure the best color quality and to avoid potential ribbon
breaks.

Below is a quick reference guide outlining the affected ribbons:

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