Magicard MC300YMCKO Colour Ribbon, 300 Prints
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Printer Compatibility
Magicard YMCKO Colour Ribbon.
The Magicard MC300YMCKO Colour Ribbon is designed for use with compatible Magicard card printers, including the Magicard 300 ID Card Printer and Magicard E+ Event Badge Printer.
Producing up to 300 full colour prints per roll, this genuine Magicard ribbon is ideal for printing professional ID cards, membership cards, visitor passes, event badges and more.
The YMCKO ribbon includes yellow, magenta, cyan and black print panels, plus a clear overlay panel. This protective overlay helps shield printed cards from everyday handling, giving them a more durable finish.
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 MC300YMCKO works with:
- Magicard YMCKO Colour Printer Ribbon
Magicard MC300YMCKO Ribbon FAQs
Get answers to common questions about ID Card Printer Ribbons.
Which printers is the Magicard MC300YMCKO ribbon compatible with?
The Magicard MC300YMCKO ribbon is compatible with the Magicard 300 ID Card Printer and the Magicard E+ Event Badge Printer. Always check your printer model before ordering, as Magicard ribbons are designed for specific printer ranges.
How many cards will the Magicard MC300YMCKO ribbon print?
The Magicard MC300YMCKO ribbon prints up to 300 full colour cards per roll. The final number of prints can vary slightly depending on your card design and printer settings.
What do the letters mean on a printer ribbon?
Card Printer Ribbons are made up of panels of colour and each panel is represented by a letter. These mean:
Y = Yellow
M = Magenta
C = Cyan
K = Black
O = Clear protective overlay that adds a thin layer of protection onto your cards.
Plastic card printers mix all of the YMC and K panels together to create all colours in the spectrum.
Most printer ribbons are YMCKO as this suits most people’s printing needs.
Do I need a YMCKO ribbon if I only print in black?
No. If you’re only printing in black onto your cards (for example text only or barcode) it is far cheaper to print using a black-only ribbon.
This has one panel and represents considerable cost savings when compared to a full colour ribbon.
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.
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 Magicard printer when I change the ribbon?
Yes. We recommend running a printer cleaning cycle when changing the ribbon to help maintain print quality and keep your printer running smoothly.
Should I securely dispose of used printer ribbons?
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.
