Zebra card printer ribbons

If it’s time to replace the printer ribbons in your Zebra card printer, you’ll find everything you need here! Zebra card printer ribbons, used in Zebra card printers, contain dye or resin panels that print text, images, barcodes or security features on plastic PVC or composite cards through thermal printing. Stock up on original Zebra card printer ribbons, or if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative, choose our 123ink printer ribbons that are guaranteed to work optimally in your card printer. Place your order for printer ribbons and Zebra cards now to avail of fast nationwide shipping or same-day collection from our Dublin warehouse!

Types of Zebra card printer ribbons and uses

Zebra offers many different types of printer ribbons that suit different printing needs, budgets and card uses. Every user will have a different goal - some will need vibrant photo IDs, while others may prefer low-cost, text-only cards. See the types of Zebra card printer ribbons we have below.
 

Printer ribbon type	Panels	Best for
YMCKO	Yellow, magenta, cyan, black & overlay	Employee IDs, membership cards, student IDs
YMCK	Yellow, magenta, cyan, black	Retransfer printers with separate film, for cards with laminate
YMCKOK	Yellow, magenta, cyan, black, overlay & extra black	Dual-sided cards (front colour, back text/barcode)
Half-panel YMCKO	Half-size yellow, magenta, cyan, full black & overlay	Photo ID with black text
Monochrome	Single colour (black, white, gold, silver, etc.)	Visitor badges, loyalty cards, basic IDs
Specialty	Scratch-off, UV, overlay	Gift cards, vouchers, secure access cards, government IDs

Choosing the right Zebra card printer ribbon ensures the best quality print, longer-lasting cards and a lower cost-per-print. Whether you need full-colour photo IDs or simple visitor badges, there’s a Zebra printer ribbon that will suit your needs!

Choosing 123ink version ribbons for your Zebra card printer

If you are trying to reduce your printing costs, choosing original Zebra card printer ribbons may not be the best option! We always recommend you order the 123ink version printer ribbons instead, which are guaranteed to work optimally in your Zebra card printer. By choosing our own-brand ribbons, you can save up to 40% on your printing costs (depending on which printer ribbon you need)! We also offer a 100% lifetime guarantee on all our own-brand products, so if you have any issues with the printer ribbons, you can trust that we will repair or replace them!

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