Add a premium, high-contrast finish to your plastic cards with the genuine Evolis RCT216NAAA metallic gold monochrome ribbon. This continuous metallic resin ribbon is engineered exclusively for second-generation Evolis desktop printers, providing clean contrast and precise edge definition for high-end text, numbering, and line graphics.

Unlike full-colour ribbons that cycle through multiple panels per card, this single-colour ribbon prints using a continuous roll of rich metallic gold 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, border details, and logos onto black or dark-coloured plastic cards, or adding personalized data fields to card stock that has already been pre-printed with 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 metallic gold monochrome configuration makes the RCT216NAAA ribbon highly practical for personalising premium card blanks across various business and retail sectors:

• VIP & Premium Membership Cards: Print striking gold member names, numbers, and expiry dates onto dark plastic loyalty and gym cards for a high-end appearance.

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

• Special Event Pass Customisation: Print sharp attendee names, titles, and VIP access levels onto event credentials and gala entry badges.

• Gift Cards & Certificates: Create crisp, shiny gold text layouts and border designs on solid black or dark plastic gift tokens for retail shops and independent boutiques.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does this ribbon print in full colour or create holographic effects? No. This is a solid metallic gold monochrome ribbon. It does not print multi-coloured designs or holographic security patterns. It functions by transferring solid gold 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 RCT216NAAA 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 gold 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.