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Rectangular black plastic ribbon cartridge with red thermal-transfer ribbon visible through clear window

Pyramid Tech

Pyramid Tech 42416 Ribbon Cartridge Black/Red Thermal Transfer

SKU CH-3NRM-BTD86 MPN 42416

Thermal-transfer ribbon cartridge prints black and red time-clock imprints on Pyramid 3550, 3600, 4000 and 5000 models

  • TypeTime Cards
  • ColorBlack/Red
  • Type SpecificationsThermal Transfer
  • Clear imprints for accurate employee time tracking
  • Sealed airtight cartridge prevents ink drying or leaking
  • Quick and easy installation reduces downtime
  • Genuine OEM ribbon ensures reliable performance with Pyramid clocks
  • Compatible with 3550, 3600, 4000, 5000 series time clocks

Purpose-built ribbon cartridge

The Pyramid Tech 42416 is an OEM thermal-transfer ribbon cartridge designed for Pyramid time-clock models 3550SS, 3600SS, 4000Pro, 5000 and 5000HD. It supplies black/red two-colour output for employee time records in payroll and attendance workflows.

Dot-matrix impact constraint

Printing relies on a dot-matrix impact mechanism, so the ribbon advances with each character strike and cannot be used with laser, inkjet or thermal-direct devices. The sealed airtight cartridge prevents ink drying or leakage, but the physical impact process limits print speed to the mechanism's native cycle rate.

Capacity and replacement cycle

One cartridge delivers a clear imprint for a full shift cycle before the ink density fades, after which the sealed unit must be replaced. It is not refillable and does not support high-volume continuous printing beyond the rated life of the fabric ribbon.

Highlights

  • Clear imprints for accurate employee time tracking
  • Sealed airtight cartridge prevents ink drying or leaking
  • Quick and easy installation reduces downtime
  • Genuine OEM ribbon ensures reliable performance with Pyramid clocks
  • Compatible with 3550, 3600, 4000, 5000 series time clocks

Specifications

TypeTime Cards
BrandPyramid Technologies
Model42416
ColorBlack/Red
Type SpecificationsThermal Transfer
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size76 × 70 × 36 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 42416 cartridge for my 3550SS or 4000Pro clock?

The 42416 is the OEM ribbon specified for the 3550SS, 3600SS, 4000Pro, 5000 and 5000HD models, so it fits all of them.

What does the black/red thermal-transfer ribbon actually print on a time card?

It produces a clear black imprint with a red secondary colour for overtime or exception marks on standard time cards.

Does the dot-matrix interface limit the print speed or resolution on a 5000HD?

The cartridge is built for dot-matrix time clocks; the mechanism of the 5000HD determines speed and resolution, not the ribbon itself.

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