Datacard 532000-053 black ribbon

Datacard 532000-053 Black Ribbon

The Datacard 532000-053 black ribbon is a high-quality black monochrome ribbon kit designed for producing clear, professional black print on plastic ID cards. It is ideal for printing sharp text, barcodes, ID numbers, simple logos and single-colour card designs.

With a yield of up to 1,500 monochrome prints per roll, this ribbon is a cost-effective choice for organisations that need reliable black card printing without full-colour output. The kit commonly includes one isopropanol alcohol cleaning card and one adhesive cleaning sleeve, helping maintain print quality and support routine printer care.

Key Features

• Genuine Datacard / Entrust black monochrome ribbon
• Manufacturer part number: 532000-053
• Prints up to 1,500 images per roll
• Black HQ monochrome ribbon for crisp, detailed results
• Suitable for text, barcodes, numbering and line artwork
• Includes cleaning card and adhesive cleaning sleeve
• Ideal for ID cards, access cards, membership cards and visitor passes
• Commonly listed for Datacard SD, SP and selected FP series printers

Suitable Uses

This Datacard black ribbon is well suited to professional card-printing applications where clear black detail is required. It can be used for staff ID cards, membership cards, loyalty cards, visitor badges, access control cards and other plastic card applications where monochrome printing is sufficient.

The solid black panel helps produce clean, readable print, making it especially useful for cards that include barcodes, names, job titles, ID numbers or simple logo elements. Some supplier listings also describe this ribbon as having a protective topcoat for longer-lasting card quality.

Printer Compatibility

The Datacard 532000-053 black ribbon is commonly listed as compatible with printers including:

• Datacard SD260
• Datacard SD360
• Datacard SD460
• Datacard SP35
• Datacard SP55
• Datacard SP75
• Datacard FP65 / FP65i on some supplier listings

Compatibility can vary depending on exact printer model, firmware and regional ribbon settings, so customers should always check their printer model before ordering.

Why Choose Datacard 532000-053 Black Ribbon?

Choosing the correct printer ribbon helps achieve consistent print results and reduces the risk of poor-quality output. The Datacard 532000-053 black ribbon is a practical option for businesses, schools, clubs, healthcare providers and organisations that regularly print monochrome ID cards or access cards.

It is also a useful replacement option, as some suppliers state that 532000-053 replaces Datacard 552954-601.