FARGO DTC1000 / DTC1250 Ribbons

These are the genuine FARGO print ribbons for the DTC1000 desktop card printer. The YMCKO (45000) and YMCKOK (45010) are listed for the DTC1250 as well. The ribbon you pick depends on what your cards need to show.

The YMCKO colour ribbon, part number 45000, is the standard full-colour ribbon for the DTC1000 and DTC1250. It prints the photo, logo and background artwork and lays down a protective overlay in one pass. For cards printed on both sides, the YMCKOK (45010) adds a second black panel so a dual-sided printer can print the reverse. The Half Panel YMCKO (45014) confines colour to one section of the card (usually the photo) and prints the rest in black.

Monochrome ribbons handle names, logos and barcodes in a single colour. Standard Black (45102) covers everyday runs, with Premium Black (45101) as the step up. Red (45105) and Blue (45103) suit colour-coded schemes. White (45106) prints onto dark or coloured card stock. All five fit the DTC4000 and DTC400 too. Two black ribbons with overlay sit at the top of the range for hard-wearing single-colour printing on cards that get daily handling: the dye sublimation black 45113 and 45111. Both fit the DTC1000 and DTC4000.

Compatible printers: FARGO DTC1250e ID card printer.

Print yields vary by ribbon, so ask us for the image count if you are working out cost per card. Tell Plastic ID your exact printer model and card design and we will confirm the right ribbon for you.

FARGO DTC1000 / DTC1250 ribbon guide

Every ribbon in this category is listed below with its type, prints per roll and part code. Check the part code against the ribbon your printer uses now. If you are not sure, call us on 0203 744 2333.

What the letters mean

• YMCKOK: full colour on the front plus a black panel for text on the back.
• YMCKO: yellow, magenta and cyan for full colour, a black (K) panel for sharp text and barcodes, then a clear overlay (O) that protects the print.
• Monochrome: a single colour, ideal for text and barcodes, with many more prints per roll than colour ribbons.