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Printronix 255050-402 cartridge printer ribbon in sealed packaging

Printronix

Printronix 255050-402 printer ribbon

SKU CH-E9NA-ZSYQE MPN 255050-402

Cartridge ribbon with automatic flip and rotation for uniform wear, longer life and consistent print quality

  • Clean cartridge changes with no mess or special training required
  • Longer ribbon life through dual-sided flip and rotate operation
  • Consistent print quality from uniform ribbon wear over time
  • Specialty pigments and dyes deliver darker images and better engine reliability
  • Integrated print management monitors and communicates ribbon life automatically

Clean ribbon handling

The Printronix 255050-402 is a cartridge ribbon designed for line-matrix printers that use this specific part number. Its enclosed cartridge design allows operators to change consumables without ink contact or special training. The ribbon is flipped and rotated during printing to use both surfaces evenly. This mechanism extends service intervals and keeps print density consistent from start to finish.

Operations that value uptime

Departments that need to minimise consumable changes and avoid messy reloads will benefit from the extended ribbon life and integrated monitoring. Environments that require a different ribbon format, a non-cartridge spool, or a part number other than 255050-402 should select an alternative product.

Cartridge part-number match

The single specification that determines fit is the manufacturer part number 255050-402. Verify this exact code against the printer documentation before ordering, as no other identifier confirms compatibility.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Ribbon Cartridges for Printers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $262.99
Pricier than about 92% of the 1,004 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand namePrintronix
Size & build
Shipping weight2.97 kg
Package size546 × 222 × 193 mm

Questions about this item

How does the ribbon life of the 255050-402 compare to standard ribbons in daily use?

The cartridge is flipped and rotated during printing so both sides wear evenly, giving a substantial increase in ribbon life and fewer change-outs.

What interface does the 255050-402 use to report remaining ribbon life to the printer?

An integrated print management system automatically monitors the cartridge and communicates ribbon life data directly to the printer.

What physical design lets the 255050-402 install without tools or mess?

The cartridge ribbon loads cleanly by hand with no special training required, keeping hands clean during consumable changes.

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