Evolis RCT215NAAA White Monochrome Ribbon | 1000 Prints

Customise dark or pre-printed plastic cards cleanly and economically with the genuine Evolis RCT215NAAA white monochrome ribbon. This continuous white resin ribbon is engineered exclusively for second-generation Evolis desktop printers, providing clean contrast and precise edge definition for specialized text, numbers, and graphics.

Unlike full-colour ribbons that cycle through multiple panels per card, this single-colour ribbon prints using a continuous roll of rich white thermal resin ink. This design yields up to 1000 single-sided prints per roll, providing a high-capacity option that reduces regular roll changeovers at your workstation. It is a practical, budget-conscious choice for printing text, icons, and logos onto black or dark-coloured plastic cards, or adding personalized data fields to card stock that has already been pre-printed with dark background branding.

The thermal transfer ink formulation ensures that printed lines and characters bond cleanly into standard PVC and composite plastic substrates, keeping your graphics and text crisp and legible under everyday handling conditions.

Technical Specifications

Applications & Common Uses

The white monochrome configuration makes the RCT215NAAA ribbon highly practical for personalising dark card blanks across various business and retail sectors:

• Black & Dark Membership Cards: Print stark white member names, numbers, and expiry dates onto premium black plastic loyalty and gym cards for a high-contrast finish.

• Pre-Printed Card Personalisation: Add individual staff details or serial numbers to card blanks that already feature dark, full-bleed offset corporate graphics.

• Staff Text Fields: Print sharp employee names, job titles, and internal staff ID numbers onto plain background badges.

• Price Tags & Display Labels: Create clean, hygienic white text layouts on solid black plastic food or retail display tags (ideal for independent shops, bakeries, butcher counters, and delis).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does this ribbon print in full colour? No. This is a solid white monochrome ribbon. It does not print multi-coloured designs. It functions by transferring solid white resin ink onto the card surface wherever text, shapes, or lines are placed in your card design software.

What is the "ribbon saver" feature and how does it work? Evolis monochrome rolls feature a built-in ribbon-saving mechanism managed by the printer driver. Instead of feeding a full card's length of film for every print, the printer only advances the exact amount of ribbon required for the length of your text layout (plus a small 7mm gap). This system ensures you get the full 1000 prints out of your roll, regardless of whether your text layout is large or small.

Will this ribbon fit the first-generation Evolis Primacy or Zenius? No. The RCT215NAAA ribbon is designed specifically for the core framework of the Evolis Primacy 2 and Evolis Zenius 2 models. It will not fit, lock into place, or be recognized by original-generation Primacy or Zenius machines (which utilize the older RCT012NAA white ribbon framework).

Do I need to clean the printer printhead when changing a monochrome roll? Yes. To avoid print defects and clear away microscopic plastic dust particles, it is highly recommended to run a standard cleaning card cycle through your printer every time you replace the ribbon roll.

How should I store bulk orders of this ribbon? Keep unused rolls inside their original, unopened packaging in a cool, dry place (ideally between 5°C and 25°C). Avoid storage areas subject to high humidity, direct sunlight, or close proximity to chemical solvents. For the best printing performance, aim to use the ribbon within one year of purchase.