PRINTER RIBBONS

CSID are experts in matching the right type of Card Printer Ribbon with your Card Printer Machine.

We keep track of all of your previous orders if you have ordered with us before and know the correct Printer Ribbon your Card Printing Machine uses.

However, if you are a first-time CSID Card Printer ribbon customer, let us know what Card Printer Brand/Model you have, and we will match the correct ribbon with your Card Printer machine.

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always here and happy to help!

Every Card Printer Ribbon has a RFID chip which is programmed to complete the same exact same amount of prints every time.

Unlike paper Printers where the print fades as the ink starts to dimish, Card Printer Ribbons print perfect quality cards until the last print! There are a set number of panels per printer ribbon, therefore the quality does not diminish when the ribbon is running low.

The set number of panels / otherwise known as the ribbon yield varies from Card Printer to Card Printer.

Colour ribbons can print between 250 to 1000 prints per ribbon. Whereas black ribbons have a higher yield of anywhere between 1000 to 3000 prints per ribbon.

We will always advise you if you are using the most cost-effective printer ribbon type for your Card Printer – saving you time and money with your Card Issuance Program. Contact Us today if you are unsure!

You may have heard the words “card printer ribbon” and “card printer film”. A ribbon is the material that holds the colour you are wishing to print. This might be full colour, one colour or just black. All direct-to-card ID Card Printers, such as the Entrust Sigma Card Printer Range use only a ribbon and no film is required.

However, re-transfer Card Printers, such as the Artista Retransfer Card Printer Range use both ribbon and film. The ribbon transfers the image onto the film and the film then lays the image onto the card using a heat roller.

Yes, you can! And it’s very cost-effective as many different printer ribbon combinations exist for this exact reason.

Rather than using 2 sets of YMCKT for each side of the Card Print on your Card Printer Machine and halving your ribbon yield, Entrust ribbons, as do most Card Printer brands, use YMCKT-KT Printer Ribbons which have the extra KT panel to allow for full-colour printing on the front and then black printing on the back of the card without having to waste a whole set of panels.

This is the most cost-effective method to print on both sides of the card. Contact our friendly team to discuss.

Most Card Printer brands will notify the user via the front LCD screen or through the computer driver that the ribbon is low and it is time to order a new Card Printer Ribbon.

However, Entrust Sigma Card Printer Range is the only Card Printer on the market that has the ability to tell you how many prints you have made and how many you have left on your Card Pinter Ribbon. Simply download the cloud-based dashboard app onto your mobile device or tablet, and you can access all your printer ribbon information anytime and anywhere, including the progress of your Card Printer Ribbon.

CSID always recommends having a spare Card Printer ribbon on hand to ensure no downtime is experienced in your Card Issuance program.

However, if your Card Printer Ribbon is finished and the ID card printer is no longer printing, Contact CSID for immediate assistance and fast express delivery anywhere around Australia.

There are various ways to increase the security on your ID Card, so it is counterfeit-proof.

Firstly, upgrading your ID Card Printer by purchasing a lamination module which attaches to the back of your Card Printer Machine is possible with direct-to-card models such as Sigma DS2 ID Card Printer Lamination Module (CLM) – CSID and Sigma DS3 ID Card Printer Lamination Module (CLM) – CSID

Lamination films can be clear for added durability only or they can have a secure holographic design using multiple visual security elements for an added extra level of security to your ID Card. This adds an extra level of durability and security to your Card.

Secondly, the other way to add security to your ID Card is through Tactile Impression Module (TIM). An Entrust Tactile Impression Module is also an extension such as Sigma DS3 Desktop Card Printer. Simply attach the TIM to the back of your Entrust Sigma DS3 and instantly create ID cards that are more secure.

The module applies either a stock or custom design to the ID Card that affects it physically making it more difficult to replicate and counterfeit.

It allows the user to add either a colour or clear Tactile Impression that you can physically see and feel on the surface of the card.

Speak to our team today to find out more about Card Lamination Modules and Tactile Impression Modules for your ID Card Printers.

Contact Us today and let us help you find the right ID Card Printer Ribbon for your needs!