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Fargo 45230 Color Ribbon for DTC4500e
YMCKO · 700 prints
✓ Fits Fargo DTC4500e · See compatible printers
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Specifications
| Brand | Fargo |
|---|---|
| Part number | 45230 |
| Panels | YMCKO |
| Prints per roll | 700 prints |
| Cost per card | About $0.36 per card |
| Fits | Fargo DTC4500e |
About this product
Upgrade your ID card printing capabilities with the Fargo 45230 Ribbon, exclusively crafted for compatibility with Fargo DTC4500e printers. This high-quality, full-color YMCKO ribbon delivers professional-grade, vibrant, and long-lasting prints for your ID cards, badges, and access control cards.
- Compatibility: The Fargo 45230 Ribbon is meticulously designed to ensure seamless integration with Fargo DTC4500e printers, providing optimal performance and dependability.
- Superior printing: Produce striking, full-color ID cards with sharp images, clear text, and bright colors, using the advanced dye-sublimation YMCKO technology in the ribbon.
- Print yield: With an impressive capacity of 700 prints per ribbon, the Fargo 45230 Ribbon offers cost-effective printing solutions for your ID card projects.
- Easy installation: The ribbon's user-friendly design enables swift and hassle-free replacement, minimizing downtime and ensuring a smooth printing process.
Enhance your Fargo DTC4500e printers with the 45230 Ribbon to achieve consistent, top-quality ID card printing for your organization.
Common questions
How many cards does one Fargo 45230 Color Ribbon print?
700 single-sided cards per ribbon. If you print on both sides of a card, each card uses two prints, so one ribbon makes 350 two-sided cards.
How many ribbons do I need?
For 500 cards you need 1 ribbon, and for 1,000 cards you need 2, printing on one side. Use the calculator above for your exact number.
What does YMCKO mean on this ribbon?
Y, M and C (yellow, magenta and cyan) print the full-color picture. K prints sharp black text and barcodes. O lays a clear overlay over the card to protect it. Together they print full color on one side of the card.
Which printers does the Fargo 45230 Color Ribbon fit?
It fits the Fargo DTC4500e. Not sure which printer you have? Email sales@bodno.com and we’ll confirm it before you order.
How long do color ribbons last if unopened?
Unopened ribbons can last 18–24 months when stored properly. Keep them sealed in original packaging, in a cool, dry place away from sunlight or humidity to preserve print quality.

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