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chromXpert® monochrome ribbons
Single color ribbons for clear, crisp text printing
Monochrome card printing, ideal for barcodes, text and graphics on pre-printed cards
ChromXpert’s monochrome ribbon range offers a wide variety of single selected colors. This ribbon range is perfect for printing crisp text, graphics, and barcodes in a solid color on a blank or pre-printed PVC card.
A monochrome black with overlay (KO) is also available for additional protection of the printed image.
On detection of a chromXpert monochrome ribbon, Matica printers automatically set the most optimized parameters to ensure the best printing quality.
IMPORTANT: Printer warranty subject to the use of chromXpert ribbons.
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/CX-monochrome-ribbons-1024x1024.png)
Key strengths
- Optimized for clear monochrome print reproduction using Matica desktop printers
- Multiple color options including metallic gold and silver
- Specialist ribbons include scratch-off panel printing
- Optimized to maximize the most prints per ribbon
- Recyclable cores
Ideal for
- Text, barcode and graphical printing
- Text personalization on pre-printed card templates
- QR code printing
- Fine fonts and lines
Ribbon specifications – Direct to card (DTC) series
ChromXpert has developed a monochrome ribbon range that is optimized to work with the MC310, MC210 and MC110 printers.
See the ribbon range below to find the ultimate consumable solution.
Film: KO
Capacity: 600 prints per ribbon
Use with: MC110, MC210, MC310
Product code: PR20305304
The chromXpert® KO ribbon is developed and harmonized for use with Matica’s DTC printers and consists of:
- One full size thermal transfer black resin panel (K)
- One full size clear overlay panel (O)
Storage conditions:
Temperature: < 25°C
Humidity: less than 60% (non-condensing)
Storage: dry and dark place
Shelf lifetime: 12 months
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
Ribbon size:
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/KO-MC-series-1024x341.png)
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/MC110-210-310-KO-PR20305304-1024x786.png)
Sample card design:
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/Black-mono-1024x900.png)
Film: K (Black)
Capacity: 2000 prints per ribbon
Use with: MC110, MC210, MC310
Product code: PR20314305
The chromXpert® K ribbon is developed and harmonized for use with Matica’s DTC printers and consists of:
- Continuous, 168m/550ft thermal transfer black resin film (K)
- ISEGA accredited for use with food products.
Storage conditions:
Temperature: < 25°C
Humidity: less than 60% (non-condensing)
Storage: dry and dark place
Shelf lifetime: 12 months
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/MC110-210-310-mono-Black-PR20314305-1024x728.png)
Sample card design:
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/Black-mono-1024x900.png)
Film: Red
Capacity: 1000 prints per ribbon
Use with: MC110, MC210, MC310
Product code: PR20314309
The chromXpert® Red ribbon is developed and harmonized for use with Matica’s DTC printers and consists of:
- Continuous, 84m/275ft thermal transfer red resin film
Storage conditions:
Temperature: < 25°C
Humidity: less than 60% (non-condensing)
Storage: dry and dark place
Shelf lifetime: 12 months
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/MC110-210-310-mono-Red-PR20314309-1024x819.png)
Sample card design:
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/Red-mono-1024x900.png)
Film: Green
Capacity: 1000 prints per ribbon
Use with: MC110, MC210, MC310
Product code: PR20314309
The chromXpert® Green ribbon is developed and harmonized for use with Matica’s DTC printers and consists of:
- Continuous, 84m/275ft thermal transfer green resin film
Storage conditions:
Temperature: < 25°C
Humidity: less than 60% (non-condensing)
Storage: dry and dark place
Shelf lifetime: 12 months
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/MC110-mono-Green-PR20314311-1024x781.png)
Sample card design:
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/green-mono-1024x900.png)
Film: Blue
Capacity: 1000 prints per ribbon
Use with: MC110, MC210, MC310
Product code: PR20314312
The chromXpert® Blue ribbon is developed and harmonized for use with Matica’s DTC printers and consists of:
- Continuous, 84m/275ft thermal transfer blue resin film
Storage conditions:
Temperature: < 25°C
Humidity: less than 60% (non-condensing)
Storage: dry and dark place
Shelf lifetime: 12 months
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/MC110-210-310-mono-Blue-PR20314312-1024x879.png)
Sample card design:
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/Blue-mono-1024x900.png)
Film: White
Capacity: 1000 prints per ribbon
Use with: MC110, MC210, MC310
Product code: PR20314308
The chromXpert® White ribbon is developed and harmonized for use with Matica’s DTC printers and consists of:
- Continuous, 84m/275ft thermal transfer white resin film
- ISEGA accredited for use with food products.
Storage conditions:
Temperature: < 25°C
Humidity: less than 60% (non-condensing)
Storage: dry and dark place
Shelf lifetime: 12 months
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/MC110-210-310-mono-White-PR20314308-1024x841.png)
Sample card design:
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/White-mono-1024x900.png)
Film: Silver – metallic
Capacity: 500 prints per ribbon
Use with: MC210, MC310
Product code: PR20314306
The chromXpert® Silver ribbon is developed and harmonized for use with Matica’s DTC printers and consists of:
- Continuous, 42m/138ft thermal transfer silver resin film
Storage conditions:
Temperature: < 25°C
Humidity: less than 60% (non-condensing)
Storage: dry and dark place
Shelf lifetime: 12 months
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/MC210-310-mono-Silver-PR20314306-1024x890.png)
Sample card design:
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/Silver-mono-1024x900.png)
Film: Gold – metallic
Capacity: 500 prints per ribbon
Use with: MC210, MC310
Product code: PR20314307
The chromXpert® Gold ribbon is developed and harmonized for use with Matica’s DTC printers and consists of:
- Continuous, 42m/138ft thermal transfer Gold resin film
Storage conditions:
Temperature: < 25°C
Humidity: less than 60% (non-condensing)
Storage: dry and dark place
Shelf lifetime: 12 months
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/MC210-310-mono-Gold-PR20314307-1024x906.png)
Sample card design:
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/Gold-mono-1024x900.png)
Film: Scratch-off
Capacity: 1000 prints per ribbon
Use with: MC110, MC210, MC310
Product code: PR20314313
The chromXpert® Scratch-off ribbon is developed and harmonized for use with Matica’s DTC printers which consists of:
- Continuous, thermal transfer Scratch-off foil film
Storage conditions:
Temperature: < 25°C
Humidity: less than 60% (non-condensing)
Storage: dry and dark place
Shelf lifetime: 12 months
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/MC210-310-mono-Scratch-off-PR20314313-1024x760.png)
Sample card design:
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/Scratch-off-MC-Card-design-1024x1013.png)
Ribbon specifications – Retransfer series
ChromXpert has developed a monochrome black ribbon (K) that is optimized to work with the XID retransfer series printers.
Film: K (Black)
Capacity: 2200 prints per ribbon
Use with: XID8300, XID8600
Product code: PR000815 (Diamond)
The chromXpert® K ribbon is developed and harmonized for use with Matica’s MC660 printer and consists of:
- Continuous, thermal transfer black resin film (K)
Storage conditions:
Temperature: < 25°C
Humidity: less than 60% (non-condensing)
Storage: dry and dark place
Shelf lifetime: 12 months
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
Humidity: 30-70% (non-condensing)
Ribbon size:
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/K-XID-Series-1024x342.png)
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/XID-8300-Monochrome-K-1024x726.png)
Sample card design:
![](https://cdn.maticagroup.com/wp/../assets/files/Black-mono-1024x900.png)