The ribbons which utilize a resin black (K), are intended for printing bar codes onto cards which can be read by both infra-red and visible light bar code scanners. Bar codes printed with a dye- sublimation black (B) can only be read by a visible light bar code scanner.
The black monochrome-only resin ribbons (K) are available in both a premium and standard quality. The premium resin black ribbon provides maximum durability and is ideal for applications such as access control where cards are repeatedly swiped through a magnetic stripe reader. The standard resin black ribbon provides high durability ideal for most general purpose ID card applications.
In addition to a standard black resin ribbon, several other standard resin ribbons are also available in a variety of spot colors including blue, green, red, and metallic gold. All monochrome resin ribbons provide 1,000 prints. Bar codes printed with the blue and green ribbons can be read by both infra- red and visible light bar code scanners. Bar codes printed with the metallic gold ribbon can only be read by an infra-red bar code scanner. Bar codes printed with the red ribbon are NOT readable.
The Full-Color YMCKK ribbon is intended to be used for dual-sided printing. By supplying two resin black panels, this ribbon lets you print full- color on one side and monochrome resin black on the other, without wasting an entirely new set of ribbon panels for the monochrome side. Since no overlay panel is included, this ribbon must be used in conjunction with the printerÕs overlaminate function. If you do not wish to use the overlaminate function, another Full-Color YMCKOK ribbon is available which also includes a clear overlay panel. When printing with either of these ribbons, no overlaminate is necessary for the monochrome resin black side.
IMPORTANT! Watches, rings, bracelets, and other jewelry can damage the printhead if accidentally bumped against it. For best results, remove such items before installing or removing ribbons.
