FARGO DTC1250e Ribbon

FARGO DTC1250e is a direct-to-card (DTC) printer used for printing ID cards, membership cards, and other plastic cards. It uses thermal transfer technology, where a print ribbon is applied to the card’s surface to produce the printed image or text.

If you’re specifically looking for the ribbon used in the Fargo DTC1250e, here’s some useful information:

Types of Ribbons for FARGO DTC1250e:

1. YMCKO Ribbon (Full Color with Overlay and Black Resin)
   • YMCKO stands for the colors Yellow (Y), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), Black (K), and Overlay (O).
   • This is the most common ribbon used for full-color printing of images and text on ID cards, along with an overlay for durability and protection.
   • Ideal for printing cards with both images and text.
2. Black Resin (K) Ribbon
   • A single-color ribbon that only prints in black resin.
   • Used for printing text, barcodes, or other black-only images on cards.
   • If you’re only printing text or black-and-white designs, this is a more economical choice.
3. Monochrome Ribbons (Various Colors)
   • These ribbons are available in several monochrome colors, including:
     • Black
     • White
     • Blue
     • Red
     • Silver
     • Gold
   • They are used for printing single-color graphics or text on cards, typically for more specialized uses, such as adding logos or names in a specific color.

Compatibility:

• Make sure the ribbon you select is compatible with the FARGO DTC1250e printer. The printer uses FARGO’s genuine ribbons specifically designed for this model.
• FARGO 45000 Series Ribbons are typically the correct match for this model, including the YMCKO ribbon (45000), black resin ribbon (45010), and other specialty ribbons (45030, 45040, etc.).

Ribbon Yields:

• YMCKO ribbon usually yields around 250 prints per ribbon, depending on the card layout and the amount of color coverage.
• Monochrome ribbons generally yield more prints, often between 1,000 to 3,000 prints, depending on the type.

How to Replace the Ribbon:

1. Open the printer’s front cover.
2. Remove the old ribbon cartridge from the printer.
3. Insert the new ribbon cartridge, ensuring it’s oriented correctly.
4. Close the printer cover and follow any on-screen instructions for calibration if needed.

You can find the appropriate ribbons for the FARGO DTC1250e on online platforms such as:

• AITS
• HID FARGO Printers