Fargo Ribbons, HDP Film & Overlaminates

Fargo makes two kinds of card printers. DTC (direct-to-card) printers print straight onto the card with a ribbon. HDP printers print onto a clear film, then bond the film to the card. HDP printers need both a ribbon and a film. Use the list below to match parts to your printer model.

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DTC printer ribbons

  • DTC1000 and DTC1250e: 45000 YMCKO, 45014 half panel YMCKO (DTC1000), 45015 YMCKO refill.
  • DTC1500: 45610 YMCKO and 45611 YMCKOK (500 prints each).
  • DTC4000 and DTC4250e: 45100 YMCKO (250) and 45110 YMCKOK (200).
  • DTC4500 and DTC4500e: 45200 YMCKO, 45209 YMCFKO and 45210 YMCKOK (500 each).
  • DTC5500LMX: 45700 YMCKO, 45710 YMCKOK and 45715 YMCKK.
  • Others: 45410 YMCKO for the C50, 86200 and 86201 for the DTC550, 44202 black for the DTC300 and C30, and the 44261 ECO refillable cartridge.

HDP printer ribbons and film

  • HDP5000: 84050 YMC, 84051 YMCK, 84052 YMCKK, 84056 YMCKH, 84057 and 84515 YMCKI, 84061 YMCFK.
  • HDP5600 and HDP5000: 84510 YMC, 84511 YMCK and 84512 YMCKK.
  • HDP8500: 84810 YMC, 84811 YMCK and 84800 clear film.
  • HDP film: 84053 clear (1,500 prints) and 84054 holographic.

Overlaminates

PolyGuard patches (82600 and 82601 clear, 82603 and 82604 holographic) add a tough layer over the print on printers fitted with a lamination module, such as the DTC4500, DTC1500, HDP5000 and HDP8500. Use 1.0 mil for cards that see hard daily use.

FAQ

What do the extra letters mean, like F, H or I?

F is a fluorescent panel that shows under UV light. H is a heat-seal panel and I is an inhibitor panel, used on cards with chips or mag stripes. K is black resin and O is a clear overlay.

Do I need film for my DTC printer?

No. Only HDP printers use film. DTC printers need a ribbon and, if they have a laminator, overlaminate.

Why does my Fargo reject a ribbon?

Current Fargo ribbons are coded for their printer family, so a ribbon made for a different model will not be accepted. Match the part number to your printer before you order.

See ID card printer ribbon types for panel types, or the ID card printer troubleshooting guide for print problems.