Description
Fargo by HID 45140 YMCKO Ribbon Cartridge with Cleaning Roller – 250 Images
The Fargo by HID 45140 YMCKO ribbon is an EZ full-color ribbon cartridge with an integrated cleaning roller for compatible Fargo DTC4250e and DTC4000 ID card printers. This YMCKO ribbon combines yellow, magenta and cyan dye-sublimation panels with a resin black panel for sharp text and barcodes and a clear overlay panel that helps protect the printed card surface. Each Fargo 45140 cartridge produces up to 250 full-color card images and provides a convenient all-in-one solution for professional ID card and credential printing.
Fargo 45140 Specifications
- Manufacturer: Fargo by HID
- Part Number: 45140
- Ribbon Type: YMCKO full-color ribbon
- Configuration: EZ ribbon cartridge
- Yield: Up to 250 images
- Cleaning Roller: Included
- Y Panel: Yellow
- M Panel: Magenta
- C Panel: Cyan
- K Panel: Resin black
- O Panel: Clear protective overlay
Compatible Fargo Printers
The Fargo 45140 ribbon cartridge is designed for use with compatible Fargo direct-to-card printers, including:
- Fargo DTC4250e ID Card Printer
- Fargo DTC4000 ID Card Printer
The DTC4000 is a discontinued Fargo printer platform, while the DTC4250e remains its successor for organizations requiring professional direct-to-card ID printing.
What Does YMCKO Mean?
A YMCKO ribbon uses five separate panels to produce full-color plastic ID cards. The yellow, magenta and cyan panels combine to reproduce photographs, logos and other color graphics. The resin-black panel creates crisp black text, numbers and barcodes, while the clear overlay panel applies a transparent protective layer over the printed card surface.
This configuration makes the Fargo 45140 well suited for employee ID cards, access control badges, membership cards, student credentials and other applications requiring full-color graphics together with sharp black personalization.
EZ Cartridge with Cleaning Roller
The EZ cartridge format simplifies ribbon replacement by housing the color ribbon in a convenient cartridge assembly. An included cleaning roller helps remove dust and debris from the card surface before printing, supporting cleaner card output and helping reduce print defects caused by contaminants.
Common Applications
- Employee photo ID badges
- Access control credentials
- Student and faculty ID cards
- Membership cards
- Visitor and contractor badges
- Government and institutional credentials
- Cards with photographs and color logos
- Cards requiring black text or barcodes
Fargo Ribbon Comparison
| Ribbon Type | Color Printing | Resin Black | Overlay | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCKO – 45140 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Full-color photo IDs with black text/barcodes and overlay protection |
| YMCKOK | Yes | Two black panels | Yes | Dual-sided cards requiring black printing on the reverse |
| Monochrome Resin | No | Single color | No | Text, numbering, simple graphics and barcodes |
Which ribbon should you choose? The 45140 YMCKO ribbon is the appropriate configuration when you need full-color photographs or graphics, resin-black text or barcodes, and a clear protective overlay on the same card.
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