The Evolis RTCL009NAA is an essential consumable for high-definition card production using retransfer technology. Unlike standard direct-to-card printing, the retransfer process involves printing the card design onto the underside of this clear film, which is then thermally bonded to the surface of the card.

As a genuine Evolis High Trust® consumable, this film is designed to facilitate "over-the-edge" coverage, leaving no white border around the perimeter of the card. This process is the gold standard for printing on cards with uneven surfaces, such as those with embedded smart chips or internal antennae, as the film wraps perfectly around the components for a flawless, professional finish.

Printer Compatibility

The RTCL009NAA is a dedicated consumable designed specifically for use with:

• Evolis Avansia (Retransfer Printer)

Key Features & Benefits

• True Edge-to-Edge Printing: Enables total coverage of the card surface, ensuring your designs look professional with no unprinted margins or white edges.

• Smart Chip Compatibility: Ideal for printing on contact and contactless smart cards. Because the printhead never touches the card directly, the risk of damage from embedded chips or uneven surfaces is eliminated.

• Enhanced Card Durability: The retransfer film acts as an integrated protective layer, making the finished card more resistant to physical wear, chemical contact, and UV fading.

• 500 Print Capacity: A high-yield roll that aligns with standard Avansia colour ribbons, allowing for synchronised consumable replacement and reduced downtime.

• Anti-Tamper Security: The bond between the film and the card is so strong that any attempt to peel it back or alter the data will result in the film tearing, providing clear evidence of tampering.

Typical Applications

• Governmental Identification: Ideal for national ID cards, driving licences, and voting cards that require high security and long-term durability.

• High-Security Access Control: Used for corporate badges that incorporate RFID or smart chip technology for secure building entry.

• Banking & Financial Cards: Perfect for the "instant issuance" of debit and credit cards with embedded EMV chips.

• Prestigious Membership Cards: Delivers the highest possible photographic image quality for luxury brands and exclusive member clubs.

Maintenance Advice

Retransfer printing relies on a pristine internal environment to prevent dust from being trapped between the film and the card. We strongly recommend performing a full cleaning cycle using an Evolis cleaning kit every time the RTCL009NAA film is replaced. This ensures the rollers remain effective and the sensors can accurately track the film.