YMCKO & YMCKO-KO Plastic Card Printer Ribbons

Choosing the most cost efficient and productive plastic card printer ribbon can be challenging.

What’s the difference between a YMCKO and YMCKO-KO card printer color ribbon and what do these acronyms mean?

Y =Yellow
M=Magenta,
C=Cyan
K=Black
T or O=protective top coat or overlay

YMC colors are used for full color card printing.

K is a black panel commonly used for text.

The ‘T’ or ‘O’ panel helps prevent card colors from fading, and offers some protection from scratches, dirt, and moisture.

YMCKT-KT is used in double-sided card printers, printing full color on the front and black only on the back with a top coat/overlay on both sides.

Learn more about ribbon formats and their use at https://www.bridgewayid.com/id-supplies.html.

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