Black monochrome resin ribbon kit for compatible IDP SMART-51 series ID card printers, including a disposable cleaning roller and a manufacturer-rated yield of up to 1,200 single-sided prints.

The IDP 659367 K Resin Black Ribbon Kit is a monochrome printing consumable designed for compatible IDP SMART-51 series ID card printers, including the SMART-51D dual-sided card printer.

The ribbon produces solid black monochrome printing and is suitable for applications such as text, identification numbers, barcodes, simple graphics and other single-color black card elements.

IDP specifies a rated yield of up to 1,200 prints per roll and supplies the ribbon with a disposable cleaning roller.

This ribbon should not be confused with a YMCKO or YMCKOK full-color ribbon. The 659367 contains a K resin black panel only and is intended for monochrome black printing.

Key Features

• IDP printer ribbon
• Part number 659367
• K resin black ribbon
• Monochrome black printing
• Rated yield up to 1,200 prints per roll
• Disposable cleaning roller included
• Compatible with IDP SMART-51 series
• Compatible with SMART-51D
• Suitable for black text
• Suitable for identification numbers
• Suitable for compatible barcodes
• Suitable for simple black graphics
• Suitable for monochrome card personalization
• Designed as a SMART-series card-printer consumable
• Not a full-color ribbon
• Not a YMCKO ribbon
• Not a YMCKOK ribbon

What Is the IDP 659367 Ribbon?

The 659367 is a resin black monochrome ribbon used by compatible IDP card printers to transfer solid black information onto suitable printable cards.

A typical printing workflow is:

Card Design Software

↓

Text / Number / Barcode / Black Graphic

↓

IDP SMART-51D

↓

659367 Resin Black Ribbon

↓

Compatible Printable Card

↓

Black Monochrome Card Print

The exact print result depends on the card material, artwork, printer settings and card condition.

What Does “K Resin Black” Mean?

In ID card printing terminology, K commonly identifies the resin black printing panel.

Unlike the color dye panels used to reproduce photographs and full-color graphics, resin black is intended for solid black elements.

Typical applications include:

• Names
• Employee numbers
• Membership numbers
• Serial numbers
• Expiry dates
• Black text
• Barcodes
• Simple line graphics
• Black logos

Monochrome Black vs Full-Color Printing

The 659367 is a monochrome ribbon.

It prints one color:

Black

It is not designed to reproduce a full-color photograph.

Resin Black Ribbon

Suitable for:

• Black text
• Numbers
• Barcodes
• Simple graphics
• Black logos
• Monochrome card designs

YMCKO Color Ribbon

Suitable for:

• Color photographs
• Color logos
• Multi-color backgrounds
• Full-color employee ID cards
• Full-color membership cards

Customers should choose the ribbon according to the actual card artwork.

Why Use Resin Black?

Resin black can be particularly useful where a card design primarily requires clearly defined black information rather than full-color photographic output.

For example:

EMPLOYEE ID

Name: Ahmed Ali
Employee No: 10285
Department: Logistics
Expiry: 31/12/2027
Barcode: ||||||||||||||

A black monochrome ribbon can produce this type of information without requiring a full-color YMCKO ribbon.

Rated Ribbon Yield

Manufacturer-Rated Yield: Up to 1,200 prints per roll

IDP lists the 659367 resin black ribbon at 1,200 cards/prints per roll.

This should be understood as a manufacturer-rated consumable yield rather than a guarantee that every installation will produce exactly 1,200 completed cards.

Actual usable output can vary according to:

• Printer operation
• Card design
• Single- or dual-sided printing
• Print coverage
• Cleaning
• Card condition
• Ribbon handling
• Printer condition
• Interrupted or rejected print jobs

Important Dual-Sided Yield Consideration

The SMART-51D is a dual-sided printer, but the ribbon's 1,200-print rating refers to printed images/sides rather than automatically meaning 1,200 cards printed on both sides.

If black printing is required on only one side of each card, the theoretical rated capacity can be up to approximately 1,200 cards.

If black printing is required on both sides of every card, two printed sides are consumed per completed card.

Therefore, a theoretical dual-sided workflow could correspond to approximately:

1,200 printed sides ÷ 2 sides per card = approximately 600 dual-sided cards

Actual usable yield can vary. A specialist card-printer source likewise describes the 659367 as 1,200 single-sided prints or approximately 600 cards when printing both sides.

Cleaning Roller Included

The ribbon kit includes a disposable cleaning roller.

The cleaning roller helps collect dust and loose contamination from cards as they move through the printer.

This is important because card-surface contamination can contribute to:

• Visible print defects
• Dust marks
• Poor image consistency
• Contamination inside the printer

The included cleaning roller should be installed and replaced according to IDP's applicable maintenance instructions.

Why Card Cleaning Matters

ID card printers use close contact between the print mechanism, ribbon and card.

Dust, fingerprints and other contamination can affect printing.

For better card handling:

• Store blank cards in suitable packaging
• Keep cards away from dust
• Avoid touching printable surfaces unnecessarily
• Use clean hands when handling cards
• Follow printer cleaning procedures
• Replace cleaning consumables when required

The ribbon's included cleaning roller assists with routine card-surface cleaning but does not replace periodic printer maintenance.

SMART-51D Compatibility

The 659367 is listed by IDP as a compatible ribbon for the SMART-51D.

The SMART-51D is the automatic dual-sided model within the SMART-51 family.

Before ordering replacement consumables, customers should still verify:

Printer Manufacturer: IDP

Printer Family: SMART

Printer Model: SMART-51D

Ribbon Requirement: Resin Black / K

Ribbon Part Number: 659367

Required Yield: 1,200 prints

This helps prevent confusion with the many other SMART-51 ribbon types.

Other SMART-51 Ribbon Types

The SMART-51 family supports multiple ribbon types for different printing requirements.

Examples include:

• YMCKO full-color ribbon
• YMCKOK dual-sided color/black ribbon
• YMCFKO color and UV ribbon
• Resin black
• Resin white
• Resin red
• Resin blue
• Metallic silver
• Metallic gold
• Scratch-off ribbon
• Black with overlay

These ribbons are not interchangeable in purpose.

The correct consumable depends on the card design.

659367 vs YMCKO

IDP 659367

Type: K Resin Black

Color: Black only

Rated Yield: 1,200 prints

Cleaning Roller: Included

Suitable for monochrome black personalization.

IDP 659366

Type: YMCKO

Colors: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Resin Black + Overlay

Rated Yield: 250 cards/prints

Cleaning Roller: Included

Suitable for full-color card printing.

IDP currently lists both consumables for the SMART-51 family.

659367 vs YMCKOK

A YMCKOK ribbon is particularly relevant when a card requires:

Full-Color Front

Black Reverse

The SMART-51D-compatible 659376 YMCKOK ribbon is rated at 200 cards per roll and contains full-color panels, overlay and two resin-black panels.

The 659367 is different:

659367 = Black Monochrome Only

Therefore, customers printing color photographs should not select 659367 merely because they are using a SMART-51D printer.

Applications

The IDP 659367 ribbon may be considered for compatible:

• Employee ID cards
• Staff badges
• Membership cards
• Student cards
• Visitor cards
• Access-control cards
• Loyalty cards
• Pre-printed card personalization
• Identification numbers
• Serial numbers
• Expiry dates
• Barcodes
• Simple black logos
• Text-only card designs

The card itself must also be compatible with the SMART-51D printing process.

Pre-Printed Card Personalization

A monochrome ribbon can be particularly useful when organizations already have cards manufactured with:

• Company colors
• Background graphics
• Corporate logo
• Standard design elements

The SMART-51D can then be used to add variable black information such as:

Employee Name

Employee Number

Expiry Date

Barcode

Department

This can avoid using a full-color ribbon where only variable black information needs to be printed.

Barcode Printing

Resin black can be appropriate for printing compatible black barcodes because the ribbon produces solid black output.

Barcode readability, however, depends on more than ribbon selection.

Customers should consider:

• Barcode type
• Barcode size
• Card design
• Contrast
• Printer settings
• Scanner capability
• Card surface
• Quiet-zone requirements

A barcode should be tested with the actual scanner and application before large-scale card production.

Printing on Access-Control Cards

The 659367 can print visible black information onto compatible printable access-control cards.

However:

Printing a card does not electronically encode it.

For example, an access-control card may contain:

Visible Information:
Employee name, number, barcode

and separately:

Electronic Credential:
MIFARE, DESFire, magnetic stripe or another compatible technology

Electronic encoding requires the appropriate printer encoder or separate encoding equipment.

Technical Specifications

Brand: IDP

Product Type: ID Card Printer Ribbon Kit

Part Number: 659367

Ribbon Type: K Resin Black

Printing Type: Monochrome

Print Color: Black

Rated Yield: Up to 1,200 Prints per Roll

Dual-Sided Theoretical Equivalent: Approximately 600 cards when black is printed on both sides

Cleaning Roller: Included

Cleaning Roller Type: Disposable

Primary Printer Family: IDP SMART-51 Series

SMART-51D Compatibility: Yes

Application: Black Monochrome Card Printing

Full-Color Printing: No

Photo Color Printing: No

Package Contents

1 × IDP 659367 Resin Black Ribbon

1 × Disposable Cleaning Roller

Package configuration should be verified against the supplied product before ordering.

How to Use

1. Confirm the printer is a compatible IDP SMART model.
2. Confirm that 659367 resin black is the required ribbon.
3. Follow the printer's normal ribbon replacement procedure.
4. Install the supplied cleaning roller according to the applicable IDP instructions.
5. Load compatible cards.
6. Select the appropriate monochrome card design and printer settings.
7. Print a test card.
8. Verify text, graphics and barcode readability where applicable.
9. Proceed with the required card batch after confirming the test output.

Always follow the printer manufacturer's installation and maintenance instructions.

Ribbon Storage and Handling

For reliable printing, consumables should be stored and handled carefully.

Avoid:

• Excessive heat
• High humidity
• Direct sunlight
• Dust
• Contamination
• Touching the printable ribbon surface unnecessarily

Storage requirements on the supplied packaging should take priority where specified.

Things to Verify Before Ordering

Brand: IDP

Printer Model: SMART-51D or Other Compatible SMART Model

Ribbon Part Number: 659367

Ribbon Type: K Resin Black

Required Print Color: Black

Required Yield: 1,200 Prints

Single-Sided or Dual-Sided Card Design

Whether Full-Color Printing Is Required

Whether Overlay Protection Is Required

Card Material

Card Surface

Barcode Requirement

Electronic Encoding Requirement

Required Quantity

Exact Supplied Ribbon Part Number

Who Should Consider This Ribbon?

The IDP 659367 may be appropriate where:

• A compatible SMART-51D printer is being used
• Black-only printing is required
• Text is being printed
• Employee numbers are being printed
• Barcodes are being printed
• Simple black graphics are required
• Pre-printed cards need black personalization
• A 1,200-print monochrome ribbon is preferred
• A disposable cleaning roller is required with the ribbon

Who May Need Another Ribbon?

Another ribbon should be considered where:

• Full-color photographs are required
• Color logos need to be printed
• A full-color front and black reverse are required
• UV/security printing is required
• A protective overlay is specifically required
• White printing is required
• Metallic printing is required
• Scratch-off printing is required

For example:

Full-Color Cards: Consider compatible YMCKO

Full-Color Front + Black Reverse: Consider compatible YMCKOK

Black Monochrome: 659367 may be appropriate

FAQ - 659367 Resin Black Ribbon Kit 1200 Prints

Q: What is IDP part number 659367?

A: It is a K resin black monochrome ribbon for compatible IDP SMART card printers, supplied with a disposable cleaning roller.

Q: Is 659367 compatible with the SMART-51D?

A: Yes. IDP lists the 659367 resin black ribbon among the SMART-51D consumables.

Q: How many cards can the ribbon print?

A: IDP rates the ribbon at up to 1,200 prints per roll. Actual usable yield can vary according to printing conditions.

Q: Does 1,200 prints mean 1,200 dual-sided cards?

A: No. If black is printed on both sides of every card, two printed sides are required per completed card. The theoretical equivalent would therefore be approximately 600 dual-sided cards.

Q: Is a cleaning roller included?

A: Yes. IDP specifies a disposable cleaning roller with the 659367 ribbon.

Q: Can this ribbon print color photographs?

A: No. It is a black monochrome resin ribbon. A compatible full-color ribbon such as YMCKO is required for full-color photographic card printing.

Q: Can I print barcodes with this ribbon?

A: Resin black is suitable for compatible black barcode printing. The actual barcode design should be tested with the intended scanner and application.

Q: Can I use it to personalize pre-printed cards?

A: Yes, where the cards are compatible with the printer. It can be useful for adding variable black information such as names, numbers, expiry dates and barcodes to suitable pre-printed cards.

Q: Does this ribbon encode MIFARE or other smart cards?

A: No. The ribbon produces visible printing. Electronic card encoding is a separate function requiring the appropriate encoder and compatible card.

Q: Is 659367 the same as YMCKOK?

A: No. 659367 is black monochrome only. YMCKOK contains multiple color and black panels for a different dual-sided printing workflow.

Related Products

IDP SMART-51D Dual-Sided ID Card Printer

IDP 659366 YMCKO Color Ribbon

IDP 659376 YMCKOK Dual-Sided Ribbon

IDP SMART-51 Monochrome Ribbons

IDP SMART-51 Cleaning Supplies

Blank PVC ID Cards

Pre-Printed ID Cards

MIFARE Cards

DESFire Cards

ID Card Printer Cleaning Kits

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NEOTECH® encourages customers to identify card-printer consumables by the exact printer model, ribbon part number, ribbon type and required card design.

For the IDP SMART-51D, choosing between resin black, YMCKO, YMCKOK and other ribbons depends on what actually needs to appear on the front and reverse of the card.

The IDP 659367 should be selected where black monochrome printing is appropriate. It should not be purchased as a substitute for a full-color ribbon merely because it is compatible with the same printer.

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IDP, SMART and associated product names are trademarks or product identifiers of their respective owners.

Product information is provided for educational, compatibility, product-identification and procurement-support purposes.

IDP currently identifies 659367 as a K resin black ribbon with disposable cleaning roller and a rated yield of 1,200 cards/prints per roll for the SMART-51 series, including SMART-51D.

The 1,200-print figure is a manufacturer-rated consumable yield and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of exactly 1,200 completed cards under every operating condition.

Customers should verify the exact printer model, ribbon part number and required printing application before ordering.

Last Updated: 01 September 2026  (GST, UTC+4)