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IDP color ribbons are used for printing a combination of full-color images and one-color text or barcodes on dual-sided cards. Find your IDP color ribbon today in one convenient stop, and Save today with our guaranteed lowest prices and FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $100.

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Item #: 650634

IDP 650634 Color Ribbon - YMCKO - 250 prints

250 prints
YMCKO
Includes cleaning roller

Our Price: $75.00

Item #: 650637

IDP 650637 Color Ribbon - YMCKOK - 200 prints

200 prints
YMCKOK
Includes cleaning roller

Our Price: $87.00

Item #: 659000

IDP 659000 Ribbon - YMCFKO - 200 prints

200 prints
YMCFKO
Includes cleaning roller

Our Price: $100.00

Item #: 670106

IDP 670106 Color Ribbon & Retransfer Film Kit - YMCK - 1,000 Prints

1,000 prints
YMCK Ribbon
Retransfer film

Our Price: $490.00

Item #: 670109

IDP 670109 Color Ribbon - YMCKK - 750 prints

750 prints
YMCKK
For dual-sided printing

Our Price: $440.00

Item #: 670110

IDP 670110 Color Ribbon - YMCKUv - 750 prints

750 prints
YMCKUv
Fluorescent panel

Our Price: $440.00

Item #: 670112

IDP 670112 Color Ribbon & Retransfer Film Kit - YMCKPo - 750 Prints

750 prints
YMCKPo
Retransfer film
Peel-off panel

Our Price: $590.00

Item #: 659111

IDP 659111 YMCKO Color Ribbon - Smart-70 - 500 imprints

500 prints
YMCKO
Includes cleaning roller

Our Price: $150.00

Item #: 659112

IDP 659112 Half-Panel Color Ribbon - YMCKO - 1,000 prints

1,000 prints
HYMCKO
Half panel YMC & full KO
Includes cleaning roller

Our Price: $230.00

Item #: 659113

IDP 659113 YMCKOK Color Ribbon - Smart-70 - 500 imprints

500 prints
YMCKOK
Includes cleaning roller

Our Price: $220.00

Item #: 659114

IDP 659114 YMCFKO Color Ribbon with UV - Smart-70 - 500 imprints

500 prints
YMCFKO
Includes cleaning roller

Our Price: $230.00

Have questions about IDP color ribbons? We have answers!

How do I know which color ribbon to use in my IDP printer?

There are two ways to find manufacturer-approved IDP color ribbons for your specific printer model.

Use the Printer Supplies Selector at the top of this page. To quickly and easily find color ribbons for your IDP ID card printer, simply select your IDP printer model! It’s a great tool to bookmark for future ordering!

Use the "Refine Your Results" options in the left column to drill down by printer model, ribbon type, and more!

As always, if you have any difficulty finding the IDP color ribbon you need, you can also call an ID Professional at (800) 321-4405 x2.

What is the difference between YMCKO and YMCKOK ribbons?

IDP printers use color ribbons that are sectioned into a number of panels. The panel types vary and can be a little confusing if you’re not aware of the different types. The ribbon panels are represented by letters, most commonly including:

Y = Yellow dye sublimation panel
M = Magenta dye sublimation panel
C = Cyan dye sublimation panel
K = Black resin panel for printing crisp text and barcodes
O = Overlay panel to protect the cards and delay fading
F = Fluorescent panel for adding anti-counterfeit security to cards
Uv = Fluorescent panel for printing grayscale text or images that are only visible with a UV light
Po = Peel-off panel for use with a retransfer printer to print on mag stripe and signature stripe cards

Two of the most common types of ribbons used in a IDP direct-to-card printer are YMCKO and YMCKOK. What's the difference? IDP YMCKO ribbons print in full color (YMC) and resin black (K) on the front of the card with an overlay (O) to protect the card. If you are using a dual-sided printer, you may print in YMCKO on both sides of the card. IDP YMCKOK ribbons, on the other hand, are designed for use in dual-sided printers. They print in full color and resin black on the front of the card with an overlay, plus have an extra K panel for printing in black on the back of cards.

The ribbon that best suits your needs will depend on your printer model, what you’ll be printing on your cards, and how your cards will be used. If you need assistance finding the right IDP color ribbon, call an ID Professional at (800) 321-4405.

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