Overview
HID FARGO 045231 ECO YMCKOK Ribbon, 600 Prints
The HID Fargo 45231 / 045231 ECO YMCKOK ribbon refill is designed for compatible HID Fargo DTC4500e ID card printers. It produces dual-sided cards with full-color printing on the front, resin black text or barcodes on the back, and a clear protective overlay on the color side. This ribbon is the direct replacement for the discontinued HID Fargo 045210.
Product Specifications
- Part number: 45231 / 045231
- Compatible printer: HID Fargo DTC4500e
- Type: ECO YMCKOK ribbon refill
- Yield: 600 prints per roll
HID’s next generation ribbons are built for better print quality, higher productivity, and improved sustainability. The upgraded dye formulation produces brighter whites, darker blacks, a stronger color profile, more vivid imagery, and crisper text. The higher 600-print capacity helps simplify workflow and reduce downtime with fewer ribbon changes. Smaller ribbon cores and HID’s new corrugated cardboard packaging, which replaces single-use plastic and began rolling out in North America in mid-2026, also help reduce waste and support sustainability goals.
Upgrade Requirements
To use HID Fargo next generation ribbons, update your printer firmware, driver, and color profile:
- Firmware: minimum version 3.7.0.8
- Driver: minimum version 5.6.0.8
- Color Profile: Gen4StrbC900.ti3
