Description
Fargo by HID 84514 YMCFK Ribbon – 500 Images for HDP5600 & HDP5000
The Fargo by HID 84514 YMCFK ribbon is a full-color High Definition Printing ribbon designed for compatible Fargo HDP5600 and HDP5000 card printers. This specialty ribbon combines yellow, magenta, cyan, resin black, and a dye-based fluorescing security panel to produce professional full-color credentials with sharp black personalization and an additional UV-visible security feature. Each Fargo 84514 ribbon produces up to 500 images, making it well suited for secure employee IDs, government credentials, campus cards, access badges, and other high-security card applications.
Fargo 84514 Key Features
- Manufacturer: Fargo by HID
- Part Number: 84514 / 084514
- Ribbon Type: YMCFK
- Yield: Up to 500 images
- Compatible Printers: Fargo HDP5600 and HDP5000
- Y Panel: Yellow
- M Panel: Magenta
- C Panel: Cyan
- K Panel: Resin black
- F Panel: Dye-based fluorescing security panel
- Designed for High Definition Printing applications
HDP5600 & HDP5000 Compatibility
The Fargo 84514 ribbon is designed for use with compatible HDP5600 and HDP5000 retransfer card printers. Because the HDP platform prints the card image onto HDP film before transferring it to the card surface, it can produce high-quality images even on technology cards and other uneven card surfaces.
HDP5000 Note: Older HDP5000 printers may require a firmware update to support this ribbon configuration. Verify printer firmware and ribbon compatibility before ordering.
What Does YMCFK Mean?
A YMCFK ribbon includes yellow, magenta, and cyan panels for full-color printing, a resin-black panel for crisp text, serial numbers, and barcodes, and a specialty fluorescing panel for security personalization.
The fluorescing panel can be used to create a personalized security element that is visible under ultraviolet light. This provides an additional verification feature that can help make credentials more difficult to duplicate and easier to authenticate in controlled environments.
Ideal Applications
- Employee photo ID cards
- Access control credentials
- Government identification cards
- Campus and student IDs
- Healthcare identification cards
- Membership credentials
- Secure visitor badges
- Cards requiring covert UV-visible security personalization
Why Choose a Fluorescing Ribbon?
The F panel adds a security layer beyond standard full-color printing. Personalized UV-visible graphics, text, or other elements can be incorporated into the card design and viewed under appropriate ultraviolet illumination, making the 84514 particularly useful where visual authentication and credential security are important.
Fargo HDP5600 Ribbon Comparison
| Part Number | Ribbon Type | Yield | Special Feature | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84514 | YMCFK | 500 images | Fluorescing security panel | Secure credentials requiring UV-visible personalization |
| 84511 | YMCK | 500 images | Standard resin black | General full-color photo ID printing |
| 84513 | YMCKH | 500 images | Heat-seal panel | Difficult-to-print card surfaces |
| 84515 | YMCKI | 500 images | Inhibit panel | Cards with signature panels, surface foils, or areas that should not receive print transfer |
Which ribbon should you choose? Select the 84514 YMCFK when your card program requires standard full-color printing plus resin-black personalization and an additional UV fluorescing security feature. Choose a standard YMCK ribbon when covert fluorescent security printing is not required.
High Definition Retransfer Printing
Fargo HDP printers use High Definition Printing retransfer technology, where the image is first printed onto HDP film and then fused to the card surface. This process supports sharp photo reproduction and can provide excellent coverage on smart cards, proximity cards, and other credentials with embedded technology or uneven surfaces.
PDF Resources
HID FARGO HDP5600 Consumables Specification Sheet
Official manufacturer specification sheet listing Fargo 84514 / 084514 YMCFK ribbon specifications, yield, application, HDP film, laminates, and related HDP5600 consumables.
Fargo 84514 YMCFK Security Ribbon for HDP5600 and HDP5000 Printers
The Fargo 84514 HDP5600 YMCFK ribbon combines high-quality full-color printing, resin-black personalization, and a dye-based fluorescing panel in a single specialty ribbon. It is designed for organizations that need professional credentials with an additional personalized security feature that can be viewed under ultraviolet light.
With a capacity of up to 500 images per ribbon, compatibility with the Fargo HDP5600 and supported HDP5000 printers, and support for UV-visible personalization, the 84514 is an excellent choice for secure ID programs, government credentials, access cards, employee badges, and other applications where visual security is important.
While we strive to provide accurate imagery, product photos may not reflect the exact model or configuration offered. Please refer to the product description and part number for details, or contact us for assistance before ordering.
