Evolis YMCKO-K Color Ribbon | For Primacy 2 Card Printers

Evolis YMCKO-K Color Ribbon | For Primacy 2 Card Printers

The Evolis YMCKO-K Color Ribbon is designed for dual-sided color printing, offering photo-quality resolution on the front of the card and black resin printing on the back. With six panels, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, Overlay, and Black, this ribbon use dye-sublimation and thermal transfer technologies to deliver sharp, bright images and clear text, capable of reproducing up to 16 million colors. The overlay panel includes a protective varnish that extends the lifespan of printed cards up to three years. With a cost advantage of around 35% when color is needed only on the front and black printing on the back, these ribbons provide an economical solution without compromising quality. They are made from PET with specialized coatings and a very low concentration of water-insoluble colorant, and are compatible with PVC or composite cards. Validated by Evolis R&D and Quality departments, they ensure reliable, high-quality results with a diffusion printing temperature above 50°C (122°F) and an overlay thickness of 1.1 microns.

Data Sheet — Evolis YMCKO-K Color Ribbon | For Primacy 2 Card Printers

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Features

• 1 Roll - 200 prints per roll.
• Supports both dye-sublimation and thermal transfer printing methods.
• Designed for dual-sided card printing, featuring full-color on the front and black print on the reverse.
• Constructed from PET film with a fine layer of specialized coatings and minimal water-insoluble colorant.
• Contains six distinct panels, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, Overlay, and Black, each measuring 98 mm.
• Features a protective overlay layer with a thickness of 1.1 microns.
• Provides printed output with a durability of up to three years.
• Suitable for use with cards made of PVC or composite materials.
• Operates at a diffusion printing temperature exceeding 50°C (122°F).

Compatibility

• Evolis Primacy 2 Duplex Double-Sided Card Printers
• Evolis Primacy 2 Duplex Double-Sided Card Printers with Lamination Module
• Evolis Primacy 2 Duplex Double-Sided Card Printers with LCD Touch Display