Fargo 078206 ID Card Ribbon
Frequently Asked Questions
What ribbon type does the Fargo 078206 use and how many images can it print?
The Fargo 078206 is a YMCKK full-color ribbon with two resin black panels and an overlay panel, capable of printing 500 images per ribbon cartridge. This ribbon configuration is designed for high-quality full-color ID card production with enhanced durability through the dual black resin panels.
Which Fargo ID card printer is the 078206 ribbon compatible with?
The Fargo 078206 ribbon is compatible with the HID HFC HDP5600 ID card printer. We offer this ribbon as a genuine consumable for this printer model to ensure optimal print quality and reliability.
What print speed can I expect when using the Fargo 078206 YMCKOK ribbon?
When using the YMCKOK ribbon configuration (full-color with two resin black panels), the print speed is approximately 31 seconds per card. This timing is measured from when a card drops into the output hopper until the next card is ready, and does not include encoding time or PC processing time.
What card sizes and thicknesses does the HDP5600 printer support with this ribbon?
The HDP5600 printer accepts standard CR-80 cards (3.375" L x 2.125" W) and CR-79 adhesive back cards, with supported card thickness ranging from 0.009" to 0.040" (9 mil to 40 mil). The printer provides edge-to-edge printing capability on CR-80 cards with a print area of 3.36" L x 2.11" W.
What color resolution and print method does the Fargo 078206 ribbon deliver?
The Fargo 078206 ribbon works with dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer technology, delivering up to 16.7 million colors with 256 shades per pixel at 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) continuous tone resolution. This ensures high-fidelity, photographic-quality ID card printing.
How do I order the Fargo 078206 ribbon and get technical support?
We offer the Fargo 078206 ID card printer ribbon as part of our complete AIDC consumables inventory. Contact us today or visit barcodesinc.com to place your order, and our team can provide technical guidance on ribbon selection and printer maintenance for your ID card issuance operations.