If you are a Zebra ZXP 3 ID card printer user looking for an affordable alternative to expensive custom laminates, foils, or Holokote set-up fees, you’ll want to learn more about the new DuraSecure YMCKOO color ribbon. If you're not familiar with the acronym, "YMCKOO" stands for the following:
Y = Yellow
M = Magenta
C = Cyan
K = Black
O = Overlay
O = Overlay
This high quality ribbon adds a supplementary layer of visual security to your ID cards with the application of its second O panel. In a single printing cycle, this second overlay is fully applied to the surface of printed ID cards.
The additional layer provides up to one and a half times the durability of regular color ribbon, improving card surface strength and extending the longevity of card use.
Zebra’s DuraSecure YMCKOO ribbon also enhances the visual security of your ID cards. The second O panel can be printed to create one of these options:
- Overt – By printing a bitmap image on the panel, a faint but visible watermark-like feature is created.
- Covert– Under UV light, bitmap images will also fluoresce to create a covert security feature.
In addition to the economical and efficiency benefits of the 230-image cartridges, DuraSecure ribbons can conveniently be used with all Zebra ZXP 3 printers, both new and existing models. It’s important to note that the latest printer driver and firmware updates are required for the ribbon to work as intended (system requirements: driver - v6.02 and firmware - v2.14).
For more information on Zebra's DuraSecure Ribbons, call a knowledgeable ID Professional at (800) 321-4405 today. We're here to help!