Evolis R6F203E100 YMCKO-K Colour & Black Ribbon | 200 Prints

Keep your dual-sided card printing operations running reliably with the genuine Evolis R6F203E100 YMCKO-K ribbon. Engineered specifically for next-generation desktop ID card printers, this HighTrust ribbon provides a practical solution for producing dual-sided plastic cards that require full-colour graphics on the front and crisp black text on the reverse.

This ribbon uses a six-panel system: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, and a clear protective Overlay panel (YMCKO) for the front of the card, followed by a secondary Black (K) panel for the back. This configuration means you can print photographic-quality employee portraits and company branding on the face of the card, whilst printing terms and conditions, contact details, or scannable barcodes in sharp black resin on the back, without using up valuable colour panels.

The front overlay layer applies a clear protective varnish that seals the colour print against daily handling, scratches, and UV fading for up to three years.

Technical Specifications

Applications & Common Uses

The dual-sided panel layout makes the R6F203E100 ribbon well-suited for several everyday corporate, institutional, and commercial card issuance setups:

• Dual-Sided Corporate ID Badges: Print high-resolution staff photographs and logos on the front of the pass, and place building access rules, lost-and-found instructions, or security data on the back.

• Student and School IDs: Ideal for printing a clean student photo identity card on the front, leaving the reverse side clear for library barcodes, emergency contact numbers, or term validity details.

• Membership & Loyalty Cards: Perfect for creating retail or gym passes with full-bleed brand graphics on the front and cardholder terms and conditions or a scan-ready membership barcode on the reverse.

• National & Local Government Passes: Reliably handle double-sided printing for transit cards, citizen badges, or parking permits.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the purpose of a YMCKO-K ribbon? A YMCKO-K ribbon is designed specifically for dual-sided card printing. The first five panels (YMCKO) print full-colour images, black text, and a protective layer on the front side of the plastic card. The printer then flips the card, and the sixth panel (the second 'K' panel) prints sharp, black text or barcodes onto the back.

Can I use this ribbon if I only want to print on one side of my cards? You can, but it is not recommended. If you use this ribbon for single-sided printing, the second black (K) panel will be wasted on every print cycle. For single-sided cards, using a standard YMCKO ribbon (like the R5F202E100) is the correct choice.

Which printers work with the R6F203E100 ribbon? This ribbon is designed exclusively for the double-sided (Duplex) versions of the Evolis Primacy 2 card printer. It will not function in first-generation Evolis Primacy printers, nor is it suitable for single-sided (Simplex) Primacy 2 models unless they have been upgraded with a dual-sided printing activation key.

Does this ribbon protect both sides of the card? The clear Overlay (O) panel is only applied to the front side of the card to protect the colour dye from fading and wear. The reverse side uses a black resin ink panel which bonds deeply into the plastic card but does not receive an overlay varnish coat.

How should I store this ribbon? Keep unused ribbons in their original, unopened packaging in a cool, dry, and dust-free environment (ideally between 10°C and 20°C). Avoid exposing the rolls to direct sunlight, radiators, or high humidity, and aim to use the ribbon within one year of purchase.