Are the New Fargo Ribbons Compatible with My Fargo DTC400 or Persona C30

Recently, Fargo introduced their new printer models, the Fargo DTC1000, Fargo DTC4000 and Fargo DTC4500. With the release of these printers, the former Fargo models, the Fargo DTC400 series printers and the Persona C30 series printers are slowly moving to the legacy printer models.

Maybe you are using a DTC400 or a C30 printer? . . . → Read More: Are the New Fargo Ribbons Compatible with My Fargo DTC400 or Persona C30

Add Some Color to Your Card Program

Almost all the ID cards and badges you see are a basic white for a very good reason. A crisp white card produces the best full-color print. And while that is desirable in most all cases there is another option for adding a little pop and another option to your  card program.

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ID Card Printers and Scratch-Off Ribbons

Similar to the scratch-off lottery tickets you can buy at a local convinience store, certian printers, like the Evolis Pebble and Dualys offer a scratch off ribbon that can produce the same effect. These ribbons are great for use with promotional offers or gift card programs. These specialized ribbons print scratch-off material over a pre-printed portion . . . → Read More: ID Card Printers and Scratch-Off Ribbons

Visual Security and Your ID Card Program

A number of visual security features can be added to your ID card program to decrease the likelihood of fraud or counterfeiting. While some of the features are specific to the brand and model printer you own, a few features can be implemented regardless of the type of printer. These include peel-and-stick holographic markers that can be applied by hand before . . . → Read More: Visual Security and Your ID Card Program

EVOLIS HIGH TRUST® CONSUMABLES: Superior graphics, ease of use and eco-friendly

The Evolis High Trust® consumables bring together an extensive array of card profiles, monochrome and color ribbons, together with cleaning accessories, all tested and certified to personalize any type of card with first-class quality: IDs with a picture, driver’s licenses and even official identification cards secured with complex holograms.

With these consumables, Evolis provides ergonomic . . . → Read More: EVOLIS HIGH TRUST® CONSUMABLES: Superior graphics, ease of use and eco-friendly

How to Use a Scratch-Off ID Card Printer Ribbon

Scratch-off printer ribbons are ideal for use with gift card programs or other promotional offers. These specialized ribbons print scratch-off material over a printed portion of the cards, and are typically used to cover a number, special code, or the value of the card. Scratch-off ribbons produce a (typically) gray effect that can be . . . → Read More: How to Use a Scratch-Off ID Card Printer Ribbon

How ID Card Printers Print Clear Photographs and Logos

Photo identification card printer systems provide colorful, printed plastic cards through ID card software and an ID badge printer. These cards are used for many different reasons. Popular uses are photo identification, debit cards and door or network access at places of employment. Most ID card printers can be immediately used after installing smooth . . . → Read More: How ID Card Printers Print Clear Photographs and Logos

YMCKT Printer Ribbon

YMCKT Printer Ribbons

This is a print ribbon for single sided ID card printers. The YMCKT abbreviation is used by Datacard and stands for the following:

Y – Yellow M – Magenta C – Cyan K- Monochrome Black T – Topcoat

The yellow, magenta and cyan panels provide the color for printed card. . . . → Read More: YMCKT Printer Ribbon

YMCKO Printer Ribbons

YMCKO Printer Ribbons

This is a print ribbon for single sided ID card printers. The YMCKO stands for the following:

Y – Yellow M – Magenta C – Cyan K- Monochrome Black O – Overcoat

The primary color panels are the yellow, magenta and cyan. Each panel provides its portion of the specific . . . → Read More: YMCKO Printer Ribbons

YMCKOK Print Ribbons

YMCKOK Print Ribbons

This printer ribbon is for dual sided ID card printers. The YMCKOK stands for the following:

Y – Yellow M – Magenta C – Cyan K- Monochrome Black O – Overcoat K – Monochrome Black

The yellow, magenta and cyan are the panels that provide the primary colors for printing. . . . → Read More: YMCKOK Print Ribbons