Bravo YMCKO Color Ribbon (R5F208M111)

The Bravo YMCKO Color Ribbon (R5F208M111) is a high-quality 5-panel thermal transfer ribbon designed for professional ID card printing applications. It is used in dye-sublimation card printers to produce full-color, photo-quality identification cards with sharp text, vibrant images, and enhanced durability. Featuring a built-in protective overlay layer, it extends card lifespan and improves resistance to fading, scratches, and everyday handling. This ribbon is ideal for employee IDs, student cards, membership cards, access control badges, and secure identification systems.

Product Features

Full-Color YMCKO Printing Technology

The ribbon uses a YMCKO configuration (Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, and Overlay) to deliver high-resolution, full-color card printing. It ensures accurate color reproduction for logos, photos, and detailed graphics.

Professional ID Card Print Quality

Designed for enterprise-grade card issuance, the ribbon produces crisp text and smooth gradients at 300 DPI resolution, making it suitable for professional identification and security cards.

Built-In Protective Overlay Layer

The overlay (O) panel adds a clear protective coating to each printed card, improving durability and extending card lifespan by protecting against scratches, UV exposure, and general wear.

High Print Yield Efficiency

Each ribbon roll supports up to 300 full-color single-sided prints or approximately 150 dual-sided cards, making it suitable for medium to high-volume card production environments.

Advanced Dye-Sublimation Printing

Combines dye-sublimation for color imaging and thermal transfer for black text and barcodes, ensuring high clarity and long-lasting print results.

RFID-Based Automatic Ribbon Recognition

The integrated RFID chip allows compatible printers to automatically detect ribbon type and adjust printing parameters for optimized performance and reduced setup errors.

Wide Printer Compatibility

Compatible with Bravo and Evolis card printer series, including models such as DC-7600 and Evolis Primacy 2, ensuring seamless integration into existing ID card systems.

Durable PET Film Construction

Manufactured using high-quality PET film, the ribbon is designed to protect the printhead while maintaining consistent print quality throughout its lifecycle.

Product Specifications

• Model: R5F208M111
• Ribbon Type: YMCKO (Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, Overlay)
• Print Technology: Dye-sublimation and thermal transfer
• Print Resolution: Up to 300 DPI
• Print Yield:Up to 300 single-sided color prints, Up to 150 dual-sided cards
• Panel Configuration: 5 full panels (YMCKO)
• Panel Length: Approximately 98 mm per panel
• Overlay Thickness: Approximately 1.1 µm
• Base Material: PET (Polyester film)
• Color Capacity: Up to 16 million color combinations
• Compatibility: Bravo DC series, Evolis Primacy 2 and compatible ID card printers
• Auto Detection: RFID-based ribbon identification
• Storage Temperature: 5°C to 25°C
• Storage Humidity: 50% to 70% RH
• Shelf Life: 12 months unopened, recommended use within 3 months after opening
• Durability: Card lifespan up to 3 years under normal conditions