Magicard MD100YMCKO Colour Ribbon, 100 Prints
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Printer Compatibility
Magicard YMCKO Colour Ribbon.
Magicard YMCKO Full Colour Printer Ribbon, designed for use with the Magicard Pronto100 ID Card Printer.
Capable of 100 prints per-roll, the Magicard Pronto100 Ribbon contains four high quality colour panels, producing vivid, colour-rich membership cards, visitor passes, event badges and more.
The Magicard MD100YMCKO also contains a transparent overlay panel, designed to add a protective layer to printed cards, protecting cards from everyday 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 MD100YMCKO works with:
- Magicard YMCKO Colour Printer Ribbon
Magicard MD100YMCKO Ribbon FAQs
Get answers to common questions about ID Card Printer Ribbons.
Which printer is the Magicard MD100YMCKO ribbon compatible with?
The Magicard MD100YMCKO ribbon is designed for use with the Magicard Pronto100 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 MD100YMCKO ribbon print?
The Magicard MD100YMCKO ribbon prints up to 100 full colour card sides per roll. If you are printing one side of each card, this can produce up to 100 cards. If you print both sides manually, each card will use two printed sides.
What does YMCKO mean?
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.
Does the overlay protect the printed card?
Yes, the clear overlay panel adds a protective layer over the printed card. This helps protect the print from everyday handling and general wear and tear.
What else do I need with this Magicard Pronto100 ribbon?
To print cards with the Magicard MD100YMCKO 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’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 Pronto100 printer when I change the ribbon?
Yes. We recommend running a cleaning cycle when changing the ribbon to help maintain print quality and keep your Magicard Pronto100 printer running smoothly.
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 this ribbon work in other Magicard printers?
No, not necessarily. Magicard ribbons are designed for specific printer models, so you should only use this ribbon with a compatible Magicard Pronto100 printer.
