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Item #: 800015-340

Zebra 800015-340 Color Ribbon - YMCKO - 350 prints

350 prints
YMCKO

$150.00 $89.99

Item #: 800015-440

Zebra 800015-440 Color Ribbon - YMCKO - 200 prints

200 prints
YMCKO
Includes cleaning roller

$98.00 $70.99

Item #: 800015-445

Zebra 800015-445 Color Ribbon - YMCK - 250 prints

250 prints
YMCK
Includes cleaning roller

$90.00 $70.75

Item #: 800015-448

Zebra 800015-448 Color Ribbon - YMCKOK - 170 prints

170 prints
YMCKOK
Includes cleaning roller
For dual-sided printing

$109.00 $71.99

Item #: 800015-480

Zebra 800015-480 Color Ribbon - YMCKK - 200 prints

200 prints
YMCKK
Includes cleaning roller
For dual-sided printing

$97.00 $71.25

Item #: 800015-540

Zebra 800015-540 Color Ribbon - YMCKO - 330 prints

330 prints
YMCKO
Includes cleaning roller

$173.00 $113.00

Item #: 800015-543

Zebra 800015-543 Color Ribbon - YMCUvK - 330 prints

330 prints
YMCUvK
Fluorescent panel
Includes cleaning roller

$176.00 $120.00

Item #: 800015-547

Zebra 800015-547 Half-Panel Color Ribbon - YMCKO - 450 prints

450 prints
YMCKO
Half panel YMC & full KO
Includes cleaning roller

$150.00 $110.00

Item #: 800015-845

Zebra 800015-845 Color Ribbon - YMCK - 500 prints

500 prints
YMCK

$184.00 $139.00

Item #: 800014-941

Zebra 800014-941 Color Ribbon - YMCUvK - 500 prints

500 prints
YMCUvK
Fluorescent panel

$315.00 $225.00

Item #: 800015-140

Zebra 800015-140 Color Ribbon - YMCKO - 200 prints

200 prints
YMCKO

$89.00 $51.99

Item #: 800015-148

Zebra 800015-148 Color Ribbon - YMCKOK - 170 prints

170 prints
YMCKOK
For dual-sided printing

$110.00 $63.95

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

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

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

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

As always, if you have any difficulty finding the Zebra 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?

YMCKO vs. YMCKOK Card Samples

Zebra ID card 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

Two of the most common types of ribbons used in a Zebra direct-to-card printer are YMCKO and YMCKOK. What's the difference? Zebra 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. Zebra 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 Zebra color ribbon, call an ID Professional at (800) 321-4405.

Compare YMCKO and YMCKOK card samples
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What is a half panel ribbon?

Depending on your card printing application, you may be able to get more with half. That is, half panel ribbon for your Zebra printer can save you money!

Zebra half panel color ribbons include half-size color panels, for printing full-color images on up to half the card surface. Specifically, Zebra half panel ribbons consists of yellow (Y), magenta (M) and cyan (C) panels that are half the size of the standard YMC ribbon panels, while the black resin (K) and overlay (O) panels are full-size panels.

Zebra half panel ribbons offer a higher card yield per ribbon and a lower cost per printed card. Zebra half panel color ribbons are ideal for cards that feature a full-color picture and some black resin text or a barcode, such as student ID cards or employee ID cards. See the P330i color ribbon example and sample cards below (based on retail price):

Standard
YMCKO
Ribbon Half Panel
YMCKO
Ribbon

Part Number 800015-540 800015-440

Retail Price $85.00 $130.00

Prints Per Ribbon 200 450

Cost (at MSRP) 43¢ per card 29¢ per card

Compare standard ribbon vs. half panel ribbon
Standard YMCKO Ribbon vs. Half-Panel YMCKO Ribbon
The color panels in half panel ribbons are shorter than standard ribbon panels, resulting in a higher card yield per ribbon and a lower cost per card.
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YMCKO vs. YMCKOK Card Samples

Standard YMCKO Ribbon vs. Half-Panel YMCKO Ribbon

	Standard YMCKO Ribbon	Half Panel YMCKO Ribbon
Part Number	800015-540	800015-440
Retail Price	$85.00	$130.00
Prints Per Ribbon	200	450
Cost (at MSRP)	43¢ per card	29¢ per card