Description
Fargo 45231 YMCKOK Full-Color Ribbon for DTC4500e – 600 Images
The genuine Fargo by HID 45231 YMCKOK ribbon is designed for professional, dual-sided ID card printing with the HID FARGO DTC4500e ID card printer. This six-panel, full-color printer ribbon produces vibrant photographic images, sharp resin-black text, precise barcodes and a clear protective overlay for professional employee identification cards, access badges, student IDs and visitor credentials.
Each ribbon delivers up to 600 card-printing sets and includes a cleaning roller to help reduce dust and debris during printing. The Fargo 45231 is an ideal replacement supply for organizations that require consistent, high-quality, double-sided card production.
Fargo 45231 Ribbon Specifications
Fargo by HID Global
45231 / 045231
YMCKOK – Six-Panel Full Color
Up to 600 card-printing sets
HID FARGO DTC4500e
Dual-Sided ID Card Printing
Cleaning Roller
CR80 ID Cards, Employee Badges and Access Credentials
Key Features and Benefits
Yellow, magenta and cyan dye-sublimation panels produce detailed photographs, colorful logos and professional identification card graphics.
Print full-color graphics and resin-black information on the front of a badge, with an additional black resin panel for text and barcodes on the reverse.
The clear overlay panel provides an additional layer of protection over the printed card face to help reduce everyday surface wear.
Higher ribbon yield means fewer ribbon replacements, making this supply practical for busy corporate, educational and institutional badge-printing operations.
The included cleaning roller helps remove particles from card surfaces before printing, supporting clean, consistent print results.
Manufactured for HID FARGO printing systems, this ribbon is designed to work with the printer's thermal dye-sublimation and resin transfer processes.
What Does YMCKOK Mean?
The Fargo 45231 uses a six-panel YMCKOK ribbon configuration. Each panel performs a specific function during the ID card printing process.
| Panel | Function | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| Y – Yellow | Dye-Sublimation Color | Full-color photos and graphics |
| M – Magenta | Dye-Sublimation Color | Full-color photos and graphics |
| C – Cyan | Dye-Sublimation Color | Full-color photos and graphics |
| K – Black | Resin Black | Front-side text and barcodes |
| O – Overlay | Clear Protective Coating | Protects the printed front surface |
| K – Black | Second Resin Black | Reverse-side text and barcodes |
Printer Compatibility and Replacement Information
Compatible Printer: HID FARGO DTC4500e ID Card Printer
Replacement Information: Fargo 45231 is listed as a replacement for older part numbers 45210 and 45215. Because older ribbon configurations may differ, verify your printer settings and required ribbon format before ordering.
Software Compatibility: Next-generation Fargo ribbons may require updated printer firmware, drivers and color profiles for optimal performance.
Important: Verify that your printer is the DTC4500e and that YMCKOK is the correct ribbon configuration. Fargo printer ribbons are model-specific and are not universally interchangeable.
Common ID Card Printing Applications
Order Genuine Fargo Ribbons from ID Enhancements
For more than 30 years, ID Enhancements has supplied professional identification and access control products to businesses, institutions and security professionals. As an authorized Fargo dealer, we offer genuine printer supplies for dependable ID card production.
Keep your HID FARGO DTC4500e operating with the correct Fargo 45231 YMCKOK 600-image ribbon. Browse our Fargo Printer Ribbons and Cartridges for additional color ribbons, monochrome ribbons and compatible ID card printing supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fargo 45231 is designed for the HID FARGO DTC4500e ID card printer. Always confirm the printer model and ribbon requirements before purchasing.
The ribbon is rated for up to 600 printing sets. With standard YMCKO printing on the front and resin-black printing on the reverse, one set can produce one dual-sided ID card. Actual yield depends on printer usage and ribbon consumption.
Yes. The Fargo 45231 includes a cleaning roller to help remove dust and particles that could affect card printing quality.
Yes. The YMCKOK configuration supports full-color printing with a clear overlay on the front of a card and resin-black printing on the back when used with a properly configured dual-sided printer.
YMCKO ribbons provide full-color printing, black text and a protective overlay on one side. YMCKOK ribbons add a second resin-black panel for printing text and barcodes on the reverse side of the card.
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