- Y is Yellow
- M is Magenta or Red
- C is Cyan or Blue
- K is Black
- O or T is clear overlay (the protective layer that prevents the colors from rubbing off)
How to Choose the Right ID Card Printer Ribbon
You may look at the virtual sea or ribbon supplies on IDWholesaler.com and think, “They all seem the same; they should all work the same, shouldn't they?” Not necessarily. Choosing printer ribbon for your ID card printer is very important.
You may even notice there’s more than one ribbon that will work with your printer. But sometimes, there are subtle variances that can mean the difference between flawless printing or a technical nightmare.
It can seem like a difficult task trying to figure it all out, so let’s take a look at the basics.
Each letter relates to a panel on the ribbon itself. For example: