Datacard 742874 ID Card Ribbon

The Datacard 742874 is a CMYK-K color ribbon designed for the CR805 printer. This configuration provides full-color printing capability with an additional black panel, enabling both vibrant multi-color card designs and enhanced monochrome text or security features on your ID cards.

The Datacard 742874 comes as a case containing 16 ribbons (part number 513107-003). This bulk packaging is ideal for high-volume card production environments and helps reduce supply ordering frequency for busy ID card printing operations.

The Datacard 742874 ribbon is designed for the CR805 printer. We recommend verifying your specific printer model before ordering to ensure compatibility, or contact us today for guidance on the correct ribbon for your Datacard printing system.

Datacard ID card printers using CMYK-K ribbons deliver 300 dots per inch (dpi) resolution with 256 shades per color panel, enabling professional-quality full-color images, alphanumeric text, logos, and digitized signatures on your ID cards. The additional black panel provides enhanced security text and design options.

Yes, the case of 16 ribbons is well-suited for high-volume environments. Datacard printers support quick-change ribbon cassettes for easy operator replacement, and depending on your specific printer model, can achieve print speeds of up to 200 cards per hour with full-color YMCKT printing, making bulk ribbon supplies practical for continuous operations.

The CMYK-K ribbon configuration supports security erase of black panel text, allowing you to print sensitive information that can be automatically cleared when needed. This feature, combined with electronic locks for cards and supplies available on compatible Datacard printers, provides layered security for ID card production.