Description
Fargo by HID 82600 YMCKO ID Card Printer Ribbon – 500 Images
The Fargo by HID 82600 YMCKO ribbon is a full-color ID card printer ribbon designed for use with the Fargo DTC550 card printer. This five-panel ribbon combines yellow, magenta, cyan, resin black, and a clear overlay panel to produce professional full-color ID cards with sharp black text and barcodes plus an added layer of surface protection. Each Fargo 82600 ribbon produces up to 500 images, making it a practical replacement supply for organizations still operating compatible DTC550 printers.
Fargo 82600 Key Features
- Manufacturer: Fargo by HID
- Part Number: 82600
- Ribbon Type: YMCKO full-color ribbon
- Yield: Up to 500 images
- Compatible Printer: Fargo DTC550
- Y Panel: Yellow
- M Panel: Magenta
- C Panel: Cyan
- K Panel: Resin black
- O Panel: Clear protective overlay
Designed for the Fargo DTC550
The 82600 YMCKO ribbon is intended for use with the Fargo DTC550 direct-to-card printer. HID has discontinued the DTC550 printer platform, but organizations that continue to operate installed DTC550 printers may still require compatible supplies for ongoing card production.
Before ordering, verify that your printer model is a Fargo DTC550 and that your existing ribbon part number or printer documentation calls for 82600.
What Does YMCKO Mean?
A YMCKO ribbon uses five panels to create full-color plastic ID cards. The yellow, magenta, and cyan panels combine to reproduce photographs, logos, and graphics, while the resin-black panel produces crisp black text, numbers, and barcodes.
The final clear overlay panel is applied over the printed card surface to provide an additional layer of protection against normal handling and abrasion. This makes the Fargo 82600 suitable for employee badges, access control credentials, membership cards, student IDs, and other professional identification applications.
Common Applications
- Employee photo ID cards
- Access control credentials
- Student and faculty IDs
- Membership cards
- Visitor and contractor badges
- Government and institutional credentials
- Cards requiring full-color photos and logos
- Cards requiring resin-black text or barcodes
500-Image Full-Color Ribbon
Each Fargo 82600 ribbon yields up to 500 full-color images. For organizations maintaining an installed DTC550 printer, this capacity supports routine badge production while reducing the frequency of ribbon replacement compared with lower-yield supplies.
Fargo DTC550 Ribbon Comparison
| Ribbon Type | Color Printing | Resin Black | Overlay | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82600 YMCKO | Yes | Yes | Yes | Full-color cards with photos, black text/barcodes, and overlay protection |
| YMCKOK | Yes | Two black panels | Yes | Dual-sided cards requiring black printing on the reverse side |
| Resin Black | No | Yes | No | Black text, numbers, simple graphics, and barcodes |
Why choose YMCKO? Select the Fargo 82600 YMCKO ribbon when your DTC550 application requires full-color imagery, resin-black personalization, and a clear protective overlay on the same card.
Compatibility Notice
Important: Printer ribbons are model-specific. The Fargo 82600 is intended for compatible DTC550 printers and should not be assumed compatible with other Fargo printer families simply because they use YMCKO ribbon technology. Confirm the printer model and ribbon part number before ordering.
Fargo 82600 YMCKO Ribbon for DTC550 ID Card Printers
The Fargo 82600 YMCKO printer ribbon provides full-color card printing with resin-black personalization and clear overlay protection for compatible DTC550 ID card printers. It is well suited for organizations producing photo identification cards, employee badges, access credentials, student IDs, membership cards, and other professional plastic credentials.
With a capacity of up to 500 images per ribbon, the Fargo 82600 remains a practical consumable for facilities maintaining legacy DTC550 card-printing systems.
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.
