IDP Smart 659376 YMCKOK Colour Ribbon (200 Prints)

IDP Smart 659376 YMCKOK colour ribbon

The IDP Smart 659376 ribbon supports a full-colour front and a black reverse on compatible SMART-31 and SMART-51 dual-sided printers. The six-panel YMCKOK sequence includes a second resin-black panel for reverse-side text and graphics. IDP lists a nominal 200-print capacity and includes a cleaning roller.

IDP Smart 659376: plan a clear two-sided card

Use the front for a portrait, name and organisation branding. The reverse can carry return details, terms, a barcode or other black artwork. Select the correct ribbon mode so the second K panel is used for the intended face.

YMC produces the colour image, the first K panel supports front-side black elements, O provides the overlay, and the final K panel supports the black reverse. For colour on both faces, confirm the supported ribbon and settings for that different layout.

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 659376 buying questions

Should I choose YMCKOK or YMCKO?

Choose this YMCKOK reference when the duplex design needs a colour front and black reverse. The IDP 659366 YMCKO ribbon has five panels and is a different supply. Match the ribbon to the printer configuration and intended print job.

Will this make a single-sided printer print both faces?

Automatic reverse printing requires the appropriate dual-sided hardware. Compare the Smart 31 dual-sided printer or Smart 51 dual-sided printer. The extra panel in a ribbon does not add a card-flipping mechanism.

Is the 200-print rating guaranteed finished output?

It is the manufacturer's nominal rating for the consumable. Settings, design, samples and the printing workflow affect actual use. Confirm the complete mode before ordering for a fixed number of issued cards.

Can the reverse include a barcode?

The black panel can print suitable barcode artwork. Configure size, placement and black extraction for your application, then test the actual finished card with its intended reader. Readability depends on more than the ribbon reference alone.

What if my design is entirely black?

For black text and line art on both faces, compare the 659367 monochrome black ribbon in a supported print mode. This can avoid using colour panels where the artwork does not need them.

Manufacturer reference: IDP SMART-31D technical and consumables information.