For consistent high-quality output from your Zebra card printer, use Zebra's True Colors print ribbons. True Colors ribbons deliver vibrant color photos & "true-to-life" flesh tones, as well as sharp monochrome bar codes & text. Zebra True Colors i Series ribbons are designed to make card printing easy. Prolong card life with Zebra's patented overlay ("O panel") in the ribbons, which protects your card against dye migration & abrasions. True Colors ribbons are also designed to help extend the life your Zebra card printer with a unique silicone-based coating that minimizes printhead debris. Ribbons without this coating allow particulate buildup on the printhead, which may decrease the life of this critical printer part.