Magicard MB200YMCKO Colour Ribbon, 200 Prints
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Printer Compatibility
Magicard YMCKO Colour Ribbon.
Magicard YMCKO Full Colour Printer Ribbon, designed for use with the Magicard 600 ID Card Printer.
Producing up to 200 full colour prints per roll, this genuine Magicard ribbon is ideal for printing professional ID cards, membership cards, visitor passes, staff cards and more.
The YMCKO ribbon includes yellow, magenta, cyan and black print panels, plus a clear overlay panel. This overlay helps protect printed cards from everyday handling and general wear and tear.
For best results, use this ribbon with high quality blank plastic cards and keep your printer maintained with the correct ID card printer cleaning kit
Magicard MB200YMCKO works with:
- Magicard YMCKO Colour Printer Ribbon
Card Printer Ribbons Common FAQs
Get answers to common questions about ID Card Printer Ribbons.
Which printer is the Magicard MB200YMCKO ribbon compatible with?
The Magicard MB200YMCKO ribbon is designed for use with the Magicard 600 ID Card Printer. Always check your printer model before ordering, as Magicard ribbons are made for specific printer ranges.
How many cards will the Magicard MB200YMCKO ribbon print?
The Magicard MB200YMCKO ribbon prints up to 200 full colour card sides per roll. If you are printing one side of each card, this can produce up to 200 cards. If you are printing full colour on both sides, this would use two printed sides per card.
What does YMCKO mean?
YMCKO stands for Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black and Overlay. The colour panels create the printed card design, while the clear overlay panel adds a protective layer over the finished card.
When should I choose a YMCKOK ribbon over a YMCKO?
If you have a double-sided printer and are printing full colour on the front of your cards and black-only on the reverse, it is much cheaper to do so using a YMCKOK ribbon.
The extra ‘K’ on the end of the code stands for an extra black panel that prints on the reverse of the card at the same time as full colour prints onto the front.
What else do I need with this Magicard 600 ID Card Printer ribbon?
To print cards with the Magicard MB200YMCKO ribbon, you will also need compatible blank plastic cards. We also recommend using the correct ID card printer cleaning kit to help maintain print quality.
Do I need a YMCKO ribbon if I only print in black?
No. If you only print black text, barcodes or simple black designs, a black only ribbon is usually more cost effective than a full colour YMCKO ribbon.
Will a YMCKOK ribbon work on a single sided card printer?
No, it will only work in a double-sided card printer.
The extra ‘K’ on the end of the code stands for an extra black panel that prints on the reverse of the card at the same time as full colour prints onto the front.
Should I clean my ID card printer when I change the ribbon?
ID Card Printer manufacturers recommend you run a cleaning cycle every time you change the ribbon in order to keep the printer running smoothly, and then do a deep clean once in a while.
You'll find the recommended cleaning kit for the Magicard 600 printer here
Why should I shred my printer ribbon after use?
If you’re using a Direct to Card printer (which the majority of printers on the market are), the ribbon retains an imprint of the data on the card after printing.
So, if you’re printing an ID card with a photograph for example, all of this data will be left behind on the ribbon afterwards. That’s why it’s really important to shred your printer ribbon securely when you replace it with a new one for data protection.
Will any of these ribbons work with my printer?
No. It’s really important you check the compatibility of each printer ribbon to check it will work with your specific model.
Don’t assume that a Magicard ribbon will work in all Magicard printers for example, it will be designed to work in a specific printer model only.
