Customise plain or pre-printed plastic cards cleanly and economically with the genuine Evolis RCT214NAAA green monochrome ribbon. This continuous green resin ribbon is engineered exclusively for second-generation Evolis desktop printers, providing clean contrast and precise edge definition for specialized text, icons, and branding elements.

Unlike full-colour ribbons that cycle through multiple panels per card, this single-colour ribbon prints using a continuous roll of vibrant green thermal resin ink. This design yields up to 1000 single-sided prints per roll, reducing regular roll changeovers at your workstation. It is a practical, budget-conscious choice for printing theme-specific 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 matching your company's brand guidelines.

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

Technical Specifications

Applications & Common Uses

The green monochrome configuration makes the RCT214NAAA ribbon highly practical for adding distinct colour elements to your cards across various commercial and institutional sectors:

• Brand-Specific Membership Cards: Print green member names, account numbers, and expiry dates onto loyalty and gym cards to seamlessly match corporate color schemes.

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

• Visitor & Event Passes: Quickly issue single-colour green visitor badges, date-stamped contractor passes, or temporary event credentials for easy visual security checks.

• Price Tags & Display Labels: Create distinctive green text layouts, icons, or pricing codes on plastic display tags for independent retail shops, grocers, and florists.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does this ribbon print in full colour or greyscale? No. This is a solid green monochrome ribbon. It does not print shades of other colours or multi-coloured imagery. It functions by transferring solid green 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 layout is large or small.

Will this ribbon fit the first-generation Evolis Primacy or Zenius? No. The RCT214NAAA 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 older-generation ribbon frameworks).

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.