
Zebra Consumables · Genuine ZXP Series 3 Ribbon
Zebra 800033-340 — YMCKO Colour Ribbon, 280 Images, for the ZXP Series 3
Genuine Zebra 800033-340 True Colours ix Series ribbon: full-colour YMCKO, 280 images, for the ZXP Series 3. Five panels — yellow, magenta, cyan, black and a clear overlay — supplied as a drop-in cartridge with a cleaning roller. This is the current part number and it replaces the older 800033-840, so if that is what is printed on your last box, this is the one you now order.
Quick Glance
Key Features
Five Panels, One Pass
Yellow, magenta and cyan build the full-colour image, a black resin panel lays sharp text and scannable barcodes, and a clear overlay seals the finished surface. One cartridge produces a complete, protected photo ID.
Replaces the Older 800033-840
Zebra superseded the 800033-840 with this part. The ribbon is the same YMCKO configuration for the same printer, so an old box in the cupboard is not a reason to hunt for a discontinued number.
Cartridge Format, Roller Included
Supplied in a sealed ix Series cartridge that drops straight into the ZXP Series 3, with a replacement cleaning roller in the box so the print path is refreshed at every ribbon change.
Detailed Specifications
- Zebra ZXP Series 3 — single-sided and dual-sided models
- Supersession: 800033-340 replaces 800033-840. Both are YMCKO for the ZXP Series 3 — order the 340
- This ribbon does not fit the newer ZC series. A ZC100, ZC300 or ZC350 takes an entirely different cartridge — see the 800300 and 800350 ranges
Not sure which printer you have? The model name is on the badge on the front of the machine — send us a photo on WhatsApp and we will confirm the right part before you order.
Specifications as published by Zebra and its authorised distributors for the ZXP Series 3 ix Series ribbon range.
Zebra part numbers from Zebra's own supplies listings. Ask us to add any of these to your order.
Specifications are provided by the manufacturer and may be updated or changed without prior notice. AtomOffice is not responsible for any discrepancies between the information shown here and the manufacturer's official documentation.
Need-to-Know
Three ribbons cover almost every ZXP Series 3 job. Pick by whether the card is single or dual-sided, and whether it carries a photograph.
| 800033-340 — this page | 800033-348 | 800033-801 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbon type | YMCKO full colour | YMCKOK full colour with second black | Monochrome black |
| Yield | 280 images | 230 images | 1000 images |
| Designed for | Single-sided colour, or colour front with nothing on the back | Colour front and black text on the back, in one pass | Text, barcodes and black logos only |
| Best for | Standard staff photo ID and membership cards | Dual-sided badges with terms or a barcode on the reverse | Visitor passes and asset cards at volume |
Official & Recommended Options
Frequently Asked Questions
Effectively yes. Zebra replaced the 800033-840 with the 800033-340 — same YMCKO panel structure, same ZXP Series 3 fitment. If the number on your empty cartridge is the 840, order this one. Resellers still list the old number, which is why quotes for the "same" ribbon sometimes come back with two different part codes.
No. The ZXP Series 3 and the newer ZC series are completely different platforms with different ribbon cartridges. A ZC100 takes 800100-150, a ZC300 takes the 800300 range and a ZC350 takes the 800350 range. Check the badge on the front of the machine — ZXP Series 3 is printed on it clearly.
280 is Zebra's published image count and it means 280 single-sided cards. A YMCKO ribbon uses one full set of panels per card face whatever the artwork, so a sparse badge consumes exactly as much ribbon as a full-bleed photo card. Printing colour on both faces halves the count. Rejected cards consume a panel set too, so allow a margin on large runs.
When your card is dual-sided with colour on the front and black-only content on the back — terms and conditions, a barcode, a signature strip. The 800033-348 carries a second black panel so it does both faces in one pass. Using this YMCKO ribbon for the same job burns a whole colour panel set on a back that only needed black, effectively halving your yield.
It is an older platform than the current ZC line, but it remains very widely installed across the Gulf and its consumables are still readily available, which is why we stock them. If you are replacing the machine rather than the ribbon, the ZC300 is its natural successor and we can quote both so you can compare running costs.
Need Zebra ZXP Series 3 ribbons in the UAE?
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