IDP Smart 659366 YMCKO Colour Ribbon (250 Prints)

IDP Smart 659366 YMCKO colour ribbon

The IDP Smart 659366 ribbon is a five-panel YMCKO supply for the SMART-31 and SMART-51 printer families. Use it for staff photographs, membership designs and branded cards with colour artwork and black text. The manufacturer lists a nominal 250-print capacity and includes a cleaning roller.

What the YMCKO panels do

Yellow, magenta and cyan reproduce the colour image. Resin black supports sharp text, line graphics and suitable barcodes, while the clear overlay covers the printed surface. Prepare your design and black-panel settings together, then check a sample with the intended barcode reader before a production run.

This ribbon suits a colour design on one face. If your card needs a colour front and a black reverse in automatic duplex mode, compare the IDP 659376 YMCKOK ribbon. For an additional fluorescent design feature, see the 659380 UV-panel ribbon.

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 659366 buying questions

Which printers is this ribbon listed for?

IDP lists 659366 in its SMART-31 and SMART-51 consumables information. Check the exact model and reference on the existing roll before replacing it. A similar colour sequence on another printer family does not establish compatibility.

Does 250 prints mean 250 double-sided cards?

The 250 figure is the nominal ribbon rating. Two-sided colour work can consume more panels per completed card than a one-face job. Confirm the supported print mode and ribbon consumption for your front-and-reverse layout before calculating order quantities.

Does the overlay replace lamination?

The overlay is a panel applied during printing. A separate laminate uses appropriate lamination hardware and supplies. If a project requires a laminated finish, specify that process as part of the complete printer setup.

Is a colour ribbon needed for black-only cards?

If the design contains only black text, numbering or line art, compare the IDP 659367 black monochrome ribbon. Keep a colour ribbon for photographs and artwork that need multiple colours.

What should I check when changing the ribbon?

Follow the printer's loading and cleaning instructions, fit the cleaning roller as directed and choose the correct ribbon mode in the driver. Print a sample to check colour, text and placement before issuing the full batch.

Manufacturer reference: IDP SMART-31S specifications and consumables.