Evolis Tattoo RW (TTR201BBH) | Rewritable Card Printer

The Evolis Tattoo RW (TTR201BBH) is a specialised, eco-friendly solution designed for temporary card issuance and applications requiring regular data updates. Unlike standard ID printers, the Tattoo RW uses rewritable technology, allowing you to erase and reprint the same card up to 500 times. Because it requires no ribbons, it is one of the most cost-effective and sustainable printers on the market, significantly reducing the cost per card and eliminating consumable waste.

Evolis Tattoo Rewrite: The Sustainable Ribbon-Free Card Solution

The Evolis Tattoo Rewrite (TTR201BBH) is a specialist "Zero-Waste" printer designed for temporary card issuance. It is the definitive choice for UK businesses that want to eliminate the ongoing cost of ink ribbons. Refer to the technical specification below for your loyalty or visitor management scheme:

• • MPN: TTR201BBH: This is the standard Tattoo RW model. It utilises thermo-sensitive technology to erase and reprint the same card up to 500 times. It is the only professional solution that requires no ink ribbon, significantly reducing both plastic wastage and the cost-per-card.

Why choose the Tattoo Rewrite for your business?

• • Zero-Consumables Sustainability: Because it is a ribbon-free printer, your organisation can drastically reduce its carbon footprint. It is the perfect solution for UK "Zero-Waste" and sustainability initiatives.

  • Significant Cost Savings: After the initial investment in rewritable cards, your ongoing costs are virtually zero. No more purchasing expensive colour ribbons for temporary badges.

  • Rapid Erase & Reprint: The Tattoo RW can erase and reprint a new name, photo, or barcode in just 8 seconds. This makes it ideal for fast-moving visitor desks or holiday resort check-ins.

  • Dynamic Data Updates: Perfect for loyalty cards where a customer's point balance is updated at every transaction, or for student ID cards that only need to change the course date once a year.

Application Logic: When to use Rewritable Technology?

• • Visitor Management: Ideal for corporate offices and care homes that issue daily temporary badges to contractors or guests.

  • Leisure & Tourism: The preferred choice for ski lift passes, hotel key cards, and season tickets that need to be re-issued to new users.

Its compact, sleek design makes it ideal for front-desk environments, such as reception areas, transit hubs, and retail points of sale.

Key Features & Benefits

• Ribbon-Free Printing: Save on consumables with thermochromic technology that requires no ink ribbons—just rewritable cards.

• Cost-Efficient & Sustainable: Reusing cards up to 500 times makes this an environmentally sound choice that pays for itself through supply savings.

• Rapid Update Cycle: Erase and reprint a card in as little as 8 seconds (manual feed) or 12 seconds (using the card feeder).

• High-Quality Monochrome Output: Equipped with a 300dpi print head for crisp text, sharp barcodes, and clear logos in either black or blue (depending on the card type).

• Versatile Card Handling: Features a detachable 100-card input hopper for batch printing and a manual front-feed slot for instant, one-off card updates.

• Modular Connectivity: Standard USB and Ethernet interfaces ensure easy integration into your existing office or retail network.

What’s in the Box?

• Evolis Tattoo RW (TTR201BBH) Printer

• Detachable 100-Card Input Feeder

• Detachable 15-Card Output Hopper

• Power Supply Unit & UK Power Cable

• USB Interface Cable

• Starter Cleaning Kit

• Installation CD (Drivers and documentation)

• Quick Start Guide

Essential Accessories & Consumables

Maximise your savings with genuine Evolis High Trust® rewritable supplies:

• Rewritable PVC Cards (C5101/C5201): Available with black or blue thermochromic material for sharp, reusable prints.

• Cleaning Kits (A5011): Includes pre-saturated cleaning cards and swabs to maintain the 300dpi print head and rollers.

• Spare Card Feeders: Additional 100-card hoppers (S2304BB) for quick swapping between different card types.

• Replacement Print Heads: Genuine Evolis print heads to ensure your printer continues to perform at peak efficiency.

Common Applications

• Visitor Management: Instantly update and reuse visitor badges.

• Loyalty Programmes: Print and update reward points on loyalty cards at the checkout.

• Transit & Leisure: Ideal for bus passes, ski lift tickets, and holiday resort passes.

• Membership Cards: Update subscription details or expiry dates on the spot.