Description
Fargo by HID 84511 YMCK Ribbon – 500 Images for HDP5600 | Replaces 84051
The Fargo by HID 84511 YMCK ribbon is a full-color printer ribbon designed for compatible Fargo HDP5600 High Definition Printing card printers. It combines yellow, magenta, cyan, and resin black panels to produce photo-accurate color images together with crisp black text, numbers, and barcodes. Each Fargo 84511 ribbon provides up to 500 images and is the replacement for the older Fargo 84051 ribbon.
Fargo 84511 Key Features
- Manufacturer: Fargo by HID
- Part Number: 84511 / 084511
- Ribbon Type: YMCK
- Yield: Up to 500 images
- Primary Compatibility: Fargo HDP5600
- Y Panel: Yellow
- M Panel: Magenta
- C Panel: Cyan
- K Panel: Resin black
- Replacement For: Fargo 84051
- Designed for High Definition Printing applications
- Ideal for photo-accurate color and visual identification
Full-Color Printing with Resin Black
The 84511 YMCK ribbon uses three dye-sublimation color panels to reproduce photographs, logos, and graphics, plus a dedicated resin-black panel for sharp text, serial numbers, and barcodes.
This makes it a strong choice for professional ID card programs that need both accurate full-color imagery and crisp black personalization on the same credential.
What Does YMCK Mean?
A YMCK ribbon contains yellow, magenta, and cyan panels for creating full-color images, plus a resin-black panel for printing high-contrast black elements. Unlike YMCKO ribbons used in many direct-to-card printers, the 84511 does not use an overlay panel because the Fargo HDP5600 uses separate HDP retransfer film as part of its printing process.
The ribbon works together with compatible HDP film to create durable, professional credentials with sharp images and strong visual recognition.
Designed for Fargo High Definition Printing
The HDP5600 uses a retransfer printing process in which the card image is first printed onto HDP film and then transferred to the card surface. HID states that HDP ribbons and HDP film combine to produce durable, tamper-resistant cards with crisp 600 dpi or 300 dpi images, including on technology cards.
Common Applications
- Employee photo ID badges
- Access control credentials
- Government identification cards
- University and campus IDs
- Healthcare identification cards
- Membership credentials
- Technology cards requiring retransfer printing
- Cards requiring photo-accurate color
- Cards requiring resin-black text or barcodes
500-Image Ribbon
Each Fargo 84511 ribbon yields up to 500 images. HID identifies this YMCK configuration specifically for photo-accurate color prints and visual recognition, making it well suited for routine professional credential production.
Replacement for Fargo 84051
The Fargo 84511 replaces Fargo part number 84051. If your existing HDP printer installation previously used 84051, verify your printer model and firmware, then order 84511 as the current YMCK replacement ribbon where applicable.
Fargo HDP5600 Ribbon Comparison
| Part Number | Ribbon Type | Yield | Special Feature | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84511 | YMCK | 500 images | Resin black panel | Standard full-color photo IDs with black personalization |
| 84510 | YMC | 750 images | Color-only ribbon | Photo-accurate color where resin black is not required |
| 84512 | YMCKK | 500 images | Two resin-black panels | Color front with black text or barcodes on reverse |
| 84513 | YMCKH | 500 images | Heat-seal panel | Difficult-to-print card surfaces such as clamshell proximity cards |
| 84514 | YMCFK | 500 images | Fluorescing security panel | Credentials requiring UV-visible security personalization |
| 84515 | YMCKI | 500 images | Inhibit panel | Cards with signature panels, surface foils, or other non-print areas |
Why choose the 84511 YMCK? Select the Fargo 84511 when your application requires full-color images plus crisp resin-black text or barcodes without the additional backside black, heat-seal, fluorescing, or inhibit panels used by specialty HDP5600 ribbons. HID confirms these ribbon configurations and yields in its current HDP5600 consumables documentation.
PDF Resources
HID FARGO HDP5600 Consumables Specification Sheet
Official HID manufacturer documentation listing Fargo 84511 / 084511 YMCK ribbon specifications, yield, related ribbon configurations, HDP film, overlaminates, cards, and cleaning supplies.
Fargo 84511 YMCK Ribbon for HDP5600 High Definition Card Printing
The Fargo 84511 HDP5600 YMCK ribbon combines professional full-color dye-sublimation printing with a dedicated resin-black panel for sharp text, numbering, and barcodes. When used with compatible Fargo HDP film, it supports durable retransfer card production with high-quality photographic reproduction and consistent black personalization.
With a capacity of up to 500 images per ribbon and replacement compatibility for the older 84051, the 84511 is a practical choice for employee badges, access credentials, university IDs, government cards, healthcare credentials, and other professional identification programs using compatible Fargo HDP printers.
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.
