Printronix ribbons here are genuine OEM supplies in black. Two part numbers are available: 255048-402, rated at 30,000 pages each, and 255049-402, rated at 17,000 pages each. Both are made by Printronix for its own printers.
Printronix OEM ribbons
Every item for this brand is a ribbon, and every ribbon is an OEM product. That means each one is a genuine Printronix part, not an aftermarket replacement. The supplies are black, so the choice comes down to part number and how long you want a ribbon to last.
Part numbers and page yields
The two ribbons differ mainly in yield. Compare them side by side:
- 255048-402: black ribbon, genuine OEM, about 30,000 pages each.
- 255049-402: black ribbon, genuine OEM, about 17,000 pages each.
The higher-yield 255048-402 suits busy printers that run large jobs, since each ribbon covers more pages before it needs to be changed. The 255049-402 has a lower page yield, which can fit lighter workloads.
Matching a ribbon to your printer
Check the part number printed on the ribbon you are using now, or look it up in your printer's manual, and match it exactly to 255048-402 or 255049-402. Ribbons are specific to the printer they were made for, so the part number is the safest way to choose.
Black only
Both ribbons are black, so there is no color set to match. Once you have the right part number, you only need to decide how many to keep on hand.
Genuine parts
Because both products are OEM, you get the brand's own ribbon in either case. Pick the part number that matches your printer and the yield that fits your print volume.