Fargo 84050 YMC Color Ribbon (750 Prints)
Produce vibrant, high-quality full-color ID cards with the Fargo 84050 YMC Color Ribbon. Designed for Fargo HDP5000 and HDPii retransfer printers, this ribbon delivers rich, photo-quality images using dye-sublimation technology.
The YMC panel configuration includes yellow, magenta, and cyan panels that combine to create a full spectrum of colors. Unlike YMCKO ribbons, this ribbon does not include a black resin panel or overlay, making it ideal for applications where color graphics are the primary focus and black text is not required.
This ribbon is used in conjunction with HDP retransfer film to produce durable, edge-to-edge printed cards—perfect for high-security credentials, corporate badges, and government IDs.
Key Features
- YMC full-color ribbon for vibrant image printing
- Produces photo-quality graphics and logos
- Ideal for applications not requiring black resin text or barcodes
- Designed for use with HDP retransfer printing technology
- High yield of up to 750 prints per roll
- Genuine HID Fargo OEM consumable
What’s Included
- YMC full-color ribbon cartridge
Compatible Printers
The Fargo 84050 ribbon is compatible with:
- Fargo HDP5000
- Fargo HDP5000e
- Fargo HDPii / HDPii Plus
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HID Fargo
- Part Number: 84050 (also listed as 084050)
- Print Type: YMC (Yellow, Magenta, Cyan)
- Print Technology: Dye-sublimation (retransfer printing)
- Print Yield: Up to 750 full-color prints
- Application: Full-color image printing (no resin black or overlay)
- Printer Type: Retransfer (HDP) printers
- Additional Requirement: Must be used with HDP retransfer film
Why This Matters
The Fargo 84050 ribbon is built for high-quality color output in HDP environments. Compared to YMCKO ribbons, it:
- Maximizes color printing efficiency (no unused panels)
- Works seamlessly with retransfer film for edge-to-edge printing
- Is ideal for designs without heavy black text or barcodes
- Supports high-volume printing with a 750-print yield
