IDP Smart 659367 Black Monochrome Ribbon (1,200 Prints)

IDP Smart 659367 black monochrome ribbon

The IDP Smart 659367 ribbon prints black text, numbering, line graphics and suitable barcode artwork on SMART-31 and SMART-51 cards. IDP lists a nominal 1,200-print capacity and includes a cleaning roller. It is a practical supply when the card design needs a single printed colour.

IDP Smart 659367: choosing black-only artwork

Staff names, membership numbers and simple line logos can often be prepared as a monochrome layout. Use a contrasting printable surface and check the artwork at its final size. For colour photographs or multi-colour branding, choose the IDP 659366 YMCKO colour ribbon instead.

The quoted print capacity is a nominal consumable rating. Layout and print settings affect ribbon use, so calculate requirements from your actual job and allow for sample prints. Do not assume every two-sided design produces a fixed number of completed cards from one roll.

Choose suitable cards and cleaning supplies

Start with premium blank white PVC cards in a size and thickness supported by your printer. For access-control projects, review our MIFARE Classic 1K cards only after confirming your reader technology, card construction and any required encoder. Ribbon choice controls the printed artwork; access-system compatibility depends on the card and encoding setup.

Use the supplied cleaning roller as directed and keep IDP 659909 long cleaning cards available for the prescribed maintenance routine. Clean card surfaces and correct driver settings are useful starting points when checking print consistency.

IDP 659367 buying questions

Which printers does this reference support?

IDP lists 659367 in its SMART-31 and SMART-51 consumables information. Check the printer label and existing supply reference before replacement. A black ribbon intended for another IDP model should not be assumed interchangeable.

Will it print full-colour photographs?

This is a black monochrome ribbon. Use a supported full-colour ribbon where the design needs colour portraits or branding. A black-only photographic design should still be tested for the intended visual result.

Can I print black onto a dark card?

The printed information needs adequate contrast. White card stock is a useful starting point for black text. If your approved card surface is dark, review the IDP 659370 white monochrome ribbon and test the result rather than expecting black artwork to remain clear.

Can I use it for barcodes?

It can print suitable black barcode artwork. Prepare the correct dimensions and black settings, then scan sample cards using the actual reader. Card contrast, printing quality and code placement all contribute to reliable reading.

Does the cleaning roller replace a cleaning cycle?

The included roller is one part of the printer's maintenance process. Follow the manufacturer's loading, roller replacement and cleaning instructions, and use the specified cleaning cards when required.

For a colour front and black reverse, compare the 659376 YMCKOK ribbon with the correct duplex printer. Manufacturer reference: IDP SMART-31S consumables list.