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Description

The HID Fargo 45231 Color Ribbon (also referenced by part number 045231) is a next-generation, high-capacity genuine OEM consumable engineered specifically for professional, dual-sided card production. This specialized six-panel cartridge combines standard Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan dye-sublimation panels (YMC) to create a full spectrum of vibrant photographic images on the front side of the card, an integrated high-density resin Black (K) panel for sharp front text, and a clear protective Overlay (O). Following the overlay, an additional secondary resin Black (K) panel is dedicated exclusively to printing on the back side of the card. Custom-engineered for heavy-duty issuance, this cartridge serves as the direct factory replacement for the discontinued legacy 45210 variant, delivering rich color reproduction and reliable dual-sided efficiency.

Key Benefits

• Optimized Dual-Sided Layout: Engineered specifically for automated double-sided badging, printing stunning full-color images on the front while conserving colored panels by using a dedicated resin black panel for text, fine print, and barcodes on the back.
• Long-Lasting Card Defense: Automatically applies a thin, clear protective overlay across the entire face of the card to shield credentials from moisture, handling abrasions, and UV fading.
• High-Yield Workflow Continuity: Yields an impressive 600 complete dual-sided cards per roll, minimizing the frequency of cartridge roll changes to maximize ongoing system uptime and administrative productivity.
• Razor-Sharp Tracking and Text: Dual premium black resin panels ensure crisp, deeply contrasted alphanumeric text, serial numbers, and highly scannable 1D or 2D barcodes.
• Extended Printhead Longevity: Designed with a specialized back-coating that minimizes friction, reduces static electricity, and prevents premature thermal printhead wear.
• Turnkey Quality Maintenance: Each cartridge features a built-in printer cleaning roller that automatically removes microscopic airborne dust and debris from the card surface before it reaches the printhead.

Technical Specifications

• Ribbon Type: Direct-to-card dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer color ribbon
• Color Panel Configuration: YMCKOK (Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, Overlay, Black)
• SKU / Part Number: 45231 (also referenced as 045231; directly replaces part number 45210)
• Print Yield Capacity: 600 complete dual-sided cards per roll
• Cartridge Form Factor: EZ-Load disposable ribbon cartridge with integrated cleaning roller
• Print Side Capability: Dual-sided (Full-color front with clear protective overlay, monochrome black back)
• Printer Compatibility: Certified exclusively for use with the HID Fargo DTC4500e and DTC4500 ID Card Printers (Note: This ribbon is strictly incompatible with other Fargo series platforms like the DTC1250e or DTC4250e).

In the Box

• HID Fargo 45231 YMCKOK Ribbon Cartridge
• Integrated Printer Cleaning Roller