Provides a flexible design, adaptable functionality and manageable savings including the lowest cost for consumables and total cost of ownership. Up to 20% improvement in consumable cost per page in comparison to the previous generation line matrix spool ribbon, cartridge ribbons are a major improvement. The cartridge ribbon does more with less, yielding a longer print life and a more uniform print quality. It is easier to use, cleaner and requires no special user technical skills, reducing labor costs.