FARGO HDP5000 Ribbon
Ribbon 074239 is utilized for printing high frequency contactless cards. It is compatible with the HDP5000 printer. It is designed to print ID card uses.
The FARGO HDP5000 Ribbon is used for managing the consumables for the HID FARGO HDP5000 is a bit different from standard printers because it is a retransfer system and just need a ribbon; you also need the HDP Film to complete the print.
Primary Ribbon Options
These are the “ink” sources. The choice depends on whether you are printing single-sided or dual-sided.
| Panel Type | Part Number | Yield | Best Use |
| YMCK | 084051 | 500 Prints | Standard Single-Sided: Full color on the front with crisp black text/barcodes. |
| YMCKK | 084052 | 500 Prints | Dual-Sided: Full color on the front, but only black text/barcodes on the back. |
| YMC | 084050 | 750 Prints | Economy: Full color without a dedicated black panel (uses “composite” black). |
| YMCKH | 084056 | 500 Prints | Technology Cards: Includes a “Heat Seal” panel for uneven surfaces like Prox/Smart cards. |
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The Required HDP Film
Crucial: You cannot print with just the ribbon. The HDP5000 prints the image onto this film first, then fuses it to the card.
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Standard Clear Film (P/N: 084053): Yields 1,500 images.
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Holographic Film (P/N: 084054): Yields 500 images and adds a high-security “Orbit” design to prevent counterfeiting.
Current Price
Based on current listings from suppliers like Ahmed Infotech and AITS:
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YMCK Ribbon (084051): Rs. 22,500 – Rs. 24,500 per roll.
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Retransfer Film (084053): Rs. 23,000 – Rs. 25,000 per roll.
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YMCKK Ribbon (084052): Approximately Rs. 32,000 – Rs. 35,000.
Note: If you see the part numbers 084511 or 084500, these are for the newer HDP5000e. They are backwards compatible with your legacy HDP5000, but usually require a firmware update to be recognized.
Technical Maintenance
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The 3:1 Ratio: Since the film (1500 prints) lasts three times longer than a standard ribbon (500 prints), you should ideally buy one film for every three ribbons to keep your inventory balanced.
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Cleaning is Mandatory: HID recommends cleaning the printer every time you change the ribbon. Using the Cleaning Kit (P/N: 089200) prevents the “white spots” that occur when dust gets trapped between the film and the card.
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Storage: Ribbons are sensitive to humidity. In the Lahore/Karachi climate, keep them in their original anti-static bags until the moment you install them.
