Evolis RCT223NAAA High-Yield Black Monochrome Ribbon | 2000 Prints

Customise plain or pre-printed plastic cards cleanly and economically with the genuine Evolis RCT223NAAA black monochrome ribbon. This continuous black resin ribbon is engineered exclusively for second-generation Evolis desktop printers, providing sharp contrast and precise edge definition for everyday text and data panel printing.

Unlike full-colour ribbons that cycle through multiple panels per card, this single-colour ribbon prints using a continuous roll of rich black resin ink. This design yields up to 2000 single-sided prints per roll, providing a high-capacity option that reduces regular roll changeovers at your workstation. It is an ideal, budget-conscious choice for printing text, line art, and system data onto white plastic cards, or adding personalized fields to card stock that has already been pre-printed with background graphics.

The thermal transfer ink formulation ensures that printed lines bonds cleanly into standard PVC and composite plastic substrates, allowing your final barcodes to scan reliably at access gates or point-of-sale terminals.

Technical Specifications

Applications & Common Uses

The high-capacity black monochrome configuration makes the RCT223NAAA ribbon highly practical for data-heavy customisation across various business sectors:

• Barcode Printing: Produce crisp, high-contrast linear or QR barcodes on loyalty cards, gym passes, and inventory tags for fast reader verification.

• Visitor & Temporary Passes: Quickly issue single-colour visitor badges, date-stamped contractor passes, or temporary event credentials.

• Pre-Printed Card Personalisation: Add individual names, membership numbers, expiry dates, or issue dates to card blanks that already feature full-colour offset company branding.

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does this ribbon print in full colour or greyscale? No. This is a solid black monochrome ribbon. It does not print shades of grey or full-colour images. It functions like a typewriter or thermal label ribbon, transferring solid black ink onto the card where 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 size of your text layout (plus a small 7mm gap). This system ensures you get the full 2000 prints out of your roll, regardless of whether your text layout is small or large.

Will this ribbon fit the first-generation Evolis Primacy or Zenius? No. The RCT223NAAA 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 RCT023NAA black ribbon).

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.