Description
Fargo by HID 84812 YMCKK Ribbon – 500 Images for HDP8500
The Fargo by HID 84812 YMCKK ribbon is a genuine full-color printer ribbon designed for the Fargo HDP8500 High Definition Printing card printer. This ribbon combines yellow, magenta, cyan, and two resin black panels to support full-color printing on the front of the card with sharp black text, barcodes, or other variable data on the reverse side. Each Fargo 84812 ribbon produces up to 500 images, making it well suited for secure, high-volume dual-sided ID card production.
Fargo 84812 Key Features
- Manufacturer: Fargo by HID
- Part Number: 84812 / 084812
- Ribbon Type: YMCKK
- Yield: Up to 500 images
- Compatible Printer: Fargo HDP8500
- Y Panel: Yellow
- M Panel: Magenta
- C Panel: Cyan
- First K Panel: Resin black
- Second K Panel: Resin black for reverse-side printing
- Designed for dual-sided High Definition Printing applications
Designed for Dual-Sided HDP8500 Printing
The 84812 YMCKK ribbon is designed for dual-sided card programs where the front of the credential requires full-color photography, logos, or graphics while the back requires black text, numbering, signatures, or barcodes.
By including a second resin-black panel, the ribbon allows the printer to personalize the reverse side in black without consuming the full-color panels for backside printing.
What Does YMCKK Mean?
A YMCKK ribbon includes yellow, magenta, and cyan panels for full-color images, plus two separate resin-black panels. The first black panel supports sharp black personalization on the front of the credential, while the second black panel is available for monochrome printing on the back.
This configuration is ideal for cards that need full-color fronts and black-only backs, helping reduce ribbon waste while maintaining crisp text and barcode quality on both sides.
Ideal Applications
- Employee photo ID cards
- Access control credentials
- Government identification cards
- University and campus IDs
- Healthcare credentials
- Membership cards
- Service bureau card production
- Cards with color fronts and black-only backs
- Cards requiring reverse-side barcodes or variable data
500-Image Dual-Sided Ribbon
Each Fargo 84812 ribbon provides up to 500 images. The additional black panel helps make dual-sided card printing more efficient by dedicating a separate resin-black panel to reverse-side text, barcodes, or other monochrome information.
Fargo HDP8500 Ribbon Comparison
| Part Number | Ribbon Type | Yield | Special Feature | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84812 | YMCKK | 500 images | Two resin black panels | Full-color front with black text or barcodes on reverse |
| 84811 | YMCK | 500 images | Single resin black panel | Standard full-color card printing |
| 84813 | YMCKH | 500 images | Heat-seal panel | Difficult-to-print card surfaces |
| 84814 | YMCFK | 500 images | Fluorescing security panel | Credentials requiring UV-visible security personalization |
| 84815 | YMCKI | 500 cards | Inhibit panel | Cards with signature panels, foils, or other non-print areas |
Why choose the 84812 YMCKK? Select the 84812 when your card layout requires full-color printing on the front and economical black-only personalization on the back. HID identifies this ribbon specifically for photo-accurate color on the front with black text and/or barcodes on the reverse.
High Definition Retransfer Printing
The Fargo HDP8500 uses HDP dye-sublimation and resin thermal-transfer technology. In the retransfer process, the image is printed onto HDP film and then transferred to the card surface, allowing excellent image coverage and sharp personalization on CR80 credentials, including many technology cards and other difficult card surfaces.
PDF Resources
HID FARGO HDP8500 Consumables Specification Sheet
Official HID manufacturer documentation for HDP8500 ribbons, HDP film, laminates, card media, and related consumables.
Fargo 84812 YMCKK Ribbon for Dual-Sided HDP8500 ID Card Printing
The Fargo 84812 HDP8500 YMCKK ribbon is designed for card programs that require photo-quality full-color printing on the front of the credential and crisp black personalization on the reverse. Its two resin-black panels make it an efficient choice for printing rear-side barcodes, identification numbers, text, and other monochrome data.
With a capacity of up to 500 images per ribbon and compatibility with the Fargo HDP8500 industrial card printer, the 84812 is well suited for government IDs, employee badges, university cards, access credentials, healthcare IDs, and other professional dual-sided card applications.
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.
