Evolis Primacy 2 YMCKO Colour Ribbon 300 Prints – R5F208M100

The Evolis Primacy 2 YMCKO Colour Ribbon R5F208M100 is a five-panel colour ribbon designed for the Evolis Primacy 2 ID card printer. It uses Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Resin Black and Overlay panels to produce full-colour images, photographs, logos and sharp black text or barcodes on compatible identification cards. With a capacity of up to 300 colour prints per roll, this ribbon is suitable for organizations producing employee ID cards, student cards, membership cards, visitor badges and other personalized PVC cards. Evolis specifies YMCKO ribbons at 300 prints per roll for the Primacy 2.

Product Features

YMCKO Full-Colour Printing

The ribbon uses the five-panel YMCKO configuration: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Resin Black and Overlay. This combination allows the Evolis Primacy 2 to produce colour photographs, graphics, logos and black text on personalized cards.

300-Print Capacity

The R5F208M100 provides up to 300 colour prints per roll, making it suitable for organizations handling regular batches of ID card production.

Resin Black Panel for Sharp Details

The K panel uses resin black printing for text, barcodes and other black elements that require clear definition on the card.

Protective Overlay Panel

The O panel provides a clear protective layer as part of the printing process. This helps protect the printed card surface from normal handling and wear.

Designed for Evolis Primacy 2

The R5F208M100 is designed for the Evolis Primacy 2 card printer. It is suitable for both simplex and duplex Primacy 2 configurations where the YMCKO ribbon is appropriate.

Easy Drop-In Cassette Installation

The ribbon is supplied in a cassette format designed for straightforward installation in the Primacy 2 printer, making routine ribbon replacement easier.

Suitable for Professional ID Card Printing

The ribbon is suitable for producing professional identification cards containing photographs, coloured graphics, logos, names, identification numbers, text and barcodes.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Evolis
• Product type: Full-colour ID card printer ribbon
• Ribbon configuration: YMCKO
• Part number: R5F208M100
• Panels: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Resin Black and Overlay
• Print capacity: Up to 300 colour prints per roll
• Printer compatibility: Evolis Primacy 2
• Printer configuration: Compatible with Primacy 2 simplex and duplex printers where YMCKO is required
• Ribbon format: Cassette
• Printing technology: Dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer
• Primary application: PVC and compatible plastic card personalization
• Card printing: Full-colour images and one-colour black text or barcodes

What Does YMCKO Mean?

YMCKO describes the five panels contained on the ribbon:

• Y: Yellow
• M: Magenta
• C: Cyan
• K: Resin Black
• O: Overlay

The first three panels create the colour image, while the resin black panel is used for sharp black details such as text and barcodes. The overlay panel provides the clear protective finish.