HID FARGO DTC Consumables: New High-Capacity Color Ribbons are In Stock at Aptika

Good news! The new high-capacity HID FARGO color ribbons are now in stock and available at Aptika. If you use DTC1250e, DTC1500, or DTC4500e printers, you can upgrade today for better color quality, higher yields, and smoother printing operations.

What's New

HID has introduced a new dye formulation and smaller ribbon cores that increase image yield per roll. The result is brighter whites, darker blacks, more vivid imagery, fewer changeovers, and sustainability improvements through reduced material use.

Key Benefits

• Improved dye formulation – Enhanced color profile for vivid images and crisp text.
• Higher capacity – More images per roll to reduce downtime and increase productivity.
• More sustainable – Smaller cores and streamlined packaging reduce waste and storage needs.

Part Numbers That Changed

The EZ YMCKO, YMCKO Half, and YMCKOK ribbons have been replaced by new base part numbers. Other ribbons such as resin, YMCKK, and ECO refill are not impacted.

DTC1250e

Previous Base Part Numbers* to be Discontinued	Previous Ribbon Configuration and Quantity	New Base Part Numbers*	New, Higher-Capacity Ribbon Configuration and Quantity
045000	YMCKO (250)	045030	YMCKO (300)
045010	YMCKOK (200)	045031	YMCKOK (250)
045014	YMCKO Half (350)	045033	YMCKO Half (350)

* Part numbers may vary by region.

DTC1500

Previous Base Part Numbers* to be Discontinued	Previous Ribbon Configuration and Quantity	New Base Part Numbers*	New, Higher-Capacity Ribbon Configuration and Quantity
045610	YMCKO (500)	45630	YMCKO (700)
045611	YMCKOK (500)	45631	YMCKOK (600)

* Part numbers may vary by region.

DTC4500e

Previous Base Part Numbers* to be Discontinued	Previous Ribbon Configuration and Quantity	New Base Part Numbers*	New, Higher-Capacity Ribbon Configuration and Quantity
045200	YMCKO (500)	045230	YMCKO (700)
045210	YMCKOK (500)	45231	YMCKOK (600)
045214	YMCKO Half (850)	045233	YMCKO Half (1000)

* Part numbers may vary by region.

Availability and Ordering

The new ribbons are available now and ready to ship. The official HID release date for these updated part numbers was October 2025, and Aptika already has stock ready for immediate purchase.

Transition Plan for Legacy Part Numbers

Aptika will continue to sell the legacy EZ part numbers while supplies last and will announce last-time-buy dates as inventory depletes.

Updated Specification Sheets

Updated FARGO DTC consumable specification sheets are available in the Aptika product section. These updated documents include the DTC1250e, DTC1500, and DTC4500e models and reflect the new part numbers and yield improvements.

Firmware Update Recommended

When installing these new dye-set ribbons, we strongly recommend updating your printer firmware to the latest version to ensure optimal color quality and to prevent potential ribbon break issues.

Need Help Choosing the Right Ribbon?

The Aptika team can help match your printer model and print volume to the best ribbon option. Contact us if you have any questions or would like assistance confirming compatibility with your printer.

Contact Aptika today to order your new HID FARGO DTC high-capacity color ribbons and experience improved performance right away.