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Section 4: Ribbons and Cards 21
4250/4225 Card Printer UserÕs Manual
Dye-Sublimation/Resin Ribbon (for 4250 only)
Dye-sublimation/resin ribbons combine the yellow (Y), magenta (M), and cyan (C)
dye-sublimation panels with a resin black (K) panel. By combining both types of
ribbon panels, these ribbons allow you to print full-color, photo-quality images
with the dye-sublimation panels along with sharp, black text and bar codes with
the resin black panel. A clear overlay panel (O) is also included to protect the dye-
sublimation images. Dye-sublimation images must have either an overlay panel or
a separate overlaminate applied to them, or they will quickly begin to wear or fade.
The following dye-sublimation/resin ribbon type is available:
Full-Color (YMCKO) This ribbon allows you to print full-color photo ID
(provides 250 prints) cards along with resin black text and bar codes. Bar
codes printed with resin black can be read by both
infra-red and visible-light bar code scanners.
IMPORTANT! All color or monochrome dye-sublimation images MUST have either the ribbonÕs
clear overlay panel or a separate overlaminate applied to them. If neither of these
types of protective layers are applied, your cardÕs dye-sublimation image will
quickly begin to wear or fade. Cards printed solely with monochrome resin text,
bar codes, or images do not require any type of protective overlay or overlaminate.
To apply the ribbonÕs clear overlay panel, select the Apply Ribbon Overlay option
within the printer driver setup window. For more information on this option, refer
to Section 5-F.
Please note that 4200 Series Card Printers require specialized ribbons in order to
function properly. To order additional ribbons, contact your authorized reseller.
B. LOADING RIBBON INTO THE PRINTER
Follow these steps to load ribbon into the printer:
IMPORTANT! Watches, rings, bracelets, and other jewelry can damage the Printhead if
accidentally bumped against it. For best results, remove such items before
installing or removing ribbons. Also, DO NOT touch the glass substrate of the
Printhead. Oil or dirt from your fingers can cause premature Printhead wear. If
you do touch the Printhead, clean it according to Section 7-B before attempting to
print.
1. Remove the ribbon from its packaging. Do not touch the colored portion of the
ribbon. Oil or dirt from your hands can impair print quality.
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