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Two sealed Fargo 45200 YMCKO ribbon cassettes in white plastic trays

Fargo

Fargo 45200 YMCKO Color Ribbon 2 Pack 500 Prints Each

SKU CH-ES3M-2Y23J

YMCKO colour ribbon cassette prints full-colour images plus single-colour text or barcodes, yielding 500 prints per roll and 1000 total across the two-pack for DTC4500 and DTC4500e printers

  • Product TypeCassette Tray
  • Full-colour images plus sharp mono text with YMCKO ribbon
  • 1 000 cards from the twin-pack for high-volume runs
  • Each roll yields 500 prints for predictable budgeting
  • Works with DTC4500 and DTC4500e ID card printers
  • Cleaning roller and back-coating protect the printhead

Fargo 45200 YMCKO ribbon for DTC4500 series

The Fargo 45200 is a full-color YMCKO ribbon designed for the DTC4500 and DTC4500e ID card printers. Each cassette tray produces 500 prints combining color images with monochrome text or barcodes. This 2 pack supplies a total of 1000 prints for high-volume card issuance. It suits offices, schools and bureaus that need consistent dual-sided card output.

Thermal behaviour and power use in daily operation

The ribbon is a passive consumable that adds no active cooling requirement or electrical load to the printer. Heat and noise levels remain those of the host DTC4500 or DTC4500e unit during normal print runs. Power draw is unchanged from the printer’s standard specification when the cassette is installed. No additional thermal management is needed for the ribbon itself.

Cassette build and daily handling implications

Each ribbon includes a cleaning roller and features a special back-coating formulated to extend printhead life during repeated use. The cassette tray format allows quick drop-in replacement without tools or calibration steps. Two sealed rolls in the pack reduce the frequency of supply changes in continuous production environments. Compatibility is limited to the DTC4500 and DTC4500e models.

Highlights

  • Full-colour images plus sharp mono text with YMCKO ribbon
  • 1 000 cards from the twin-pack for high-volume runs
  • Each roll yields 500 prints for predictable budgeting
  • Works with DTC4500 and DTC4500e ID card printers
  • Cleaning roller and back-coating protect the printhead

Specifications

Product TypeCassette Tray

Questions about this item

How do I install the Fargo 45200 YMCKO ribbon cassette in my DTC4500e, and what step is often missed?

Open the printer cover, remove the used cassette, insert the new 45200 cassette until it clicks, then close the cover; the step often missed is forgetting to peel the protective seal from the cleaning roller before printing the first card.

What maintenance item will I need to replace after using these two 500-print ribbons?

Each ribbon includes a cleaning roller that is consumed during the 500 prints, so after both rolls you will need a new cleaning roller kit to keep the printhead free of debris.

What limit appears first when printing large batches continuously with the DTC4500?

The printhead temperature limit is reached first during sustained high-volume runs, causing the printer to pause and cool before the next card can be processed.

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