Description
Fargo by HID 45230 YMCKO Ribbon – 700 Prints per Ribbon
The Fargo by HID 45230 YMCKO ribbon is a full-color printer ribbon designed for use in Fargo DTC4500 and DTC4500e card printers. Each ribbon produces up to 700 full-color prints and includes yellow, magenta, cyan, resin black and clear overlay panels for professional photo ID cards, employee badges, access control credentials and other personalized plastic cards. The Fargo 45230 is priced per ribbon and is the replacement for the discontinued Fargo 45200 YMCKO ribbon.
Fargo 45230 Specifications
- Manufacturer: Fargo by HID
- Fargo Part Number: 45230
- Ribbon Type: YMCKO full-color ribbon
- Yield: 700 prints per ribbon
- Unit of Sale: Priced per ribbon
- Compatible Printers: Fargo DTC4500 and DTC4500e
- Replacement For: Fargo 45200
- Y Panel: Yellow
- M Panel: Magenta
- C Panel: Cyan
- K Panel: Resin black
- O Panel: Clear protective overlay
Printer Compatibility
The 45230 YMCKO ribbon is designed specifically for compatible printers in the Fargo DTC4500 family:
- Fargo DTC4500 ID Card Printer
- Fargo DTC4500e ID Card Printer
Customers who previously used the Fargo 45200 ribbon should order 45230 as the current replacement.
What Is a YMCKO Ribbon?
A YMCKO color ribbon combines five printing panels into one ribbon. The yellow, magenta and cyan panels create full-color photographs, logos and graphics. The resin-black panel produces sharp black text, numbers and barcodes, while the clear overlay panel places a protective layer over the printed card surface.
This combination makes the Fargo 45230 an excellent choice for organizations printing professional identification cards that require both full-color imagery and crisp black personalization.
Common Applications
- Employee photo ID badges
- Access control credentials
- Student and faculty ID cards
- Membership cards
- Visitor and contractor badges
- Government and institutional IDs
- Cards with full-color photographs or logos
- Cards requiring resin-black text or barcodes
High-Capacity 700-Print Ribbon
With a yield of up to 700 prints per ribbon, the Fargo 45230 is well suited for medium- and high-volume card issuance environments. The higher ribbon capacity reduces the frequency of ribbon changes, helping streamline production when printing large batches of photo identification cards and credentials.
Fargo Ribbon Comparison
| Ribbon | Type | Yield | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45230 | YMCKO | 700 prints | Full-color cards with photographs, resin-black text/barcodes and clear overlay protection |
| 45231 | YMCKOK | 600 images | Full-color front-side printing with an additional black panel for reverse-side printing |
| 45201 | Resin Black | 3,000 prints | Monochrome black text, numbering and barcode printing |
45230 vs. 45231: Choose the 45230 YMCKO ribbon when printing full-color cards with black text or barcodes and a clear overlay. The YMCKOK configuration adds a second resin-black panel intended for applications requiring black printing on the reverse side of a dual-sided card.
Replacement for Fargo 45200
The Fargo 45230 YMCKO ribbon replaces Fargo part number 45200. If your existing DTC4500 or DTC4500e ribbon is labeled 45200, order Fargo 45230 as the replacement ribbon.
PDF Resources
Fargo DTC4500e Product Information
Refer to Fargo by HID printer documentation for ribbon installation instructions, printer specifications and compatible supply information.
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.
