The Evolis R5H004NAA is a specialized Half-Panel YMCKO ribbon designed for organisations that only need to print a colour photo or logo on a portion of their plastic cards. By using shortened Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan panels, this ribbon offers a higher yield and a significantly lower cost-per-card compared to full-panel ribbons.

With a yield of 400 prints per roll, the R5H004NAA is the ideal choice for cards where the colour element (such as an ID portrait) is restricted to one side or a specific area, while black text or barcodes can still be printed anywhere on the card surface using the full-length Black (K) and Overlay (O) panels.

Printer Compatibility

This ribbon is a genuine Evolis High Trust® consumable, designed for the following models:

• Evolis Zenius / Zenius Expert

• Evolis Primacy / Primacy 2

• Evolis Elypso

Key Features & Benefits

• Cost-Effective Printing: Specifically engineered to reduce the cost-per-card by up to 40% when colour is only required on a small section of the card.

• High Yield Capacity: Delivers 400 professional prints per roll, doubling the capacity of many standard colour ribbons and reducing the frequency of ribbon changes.

• Photographic Precision: Despite the smaller panel size, the YMC panels deliver high-resolution, lifelike skin tones and vibrant colours for professional ID portraits.

• Full-Length Black & Overlay: The Black (K) and Overlay (O) panels are full-sized, allowing you to print crisp text and barcodes anywhere on the card, protected by a full-surface varnish.

• Smart Detection: The integrated RFID chip allows the printer to automatically recognise the ribbon and adjust settings for perfect alignment and print quality.

Typical Applications

• Standard Employee IDs: Perfect for cards that feature a small ID photo on the left or right side with black text across the rest of the card.

• Membership Cards: Ideal for cards with a small colour logo and black personalised member data.

• Student Identification: A budget-friendly solution for universities and colleges issuing thousands of photo IDs.

• Visitor Badges: Produce high-quality, professional visitor passes with a colour photo at a fraction of the usual cost.

Maintenance Advice

To maintain the precision alignment required for half-panel printing, it is essential to keep your printer clean. We recommend performing a cleaning cycle with a genuine Evolis cleaning kit every time you install a new R5H004NAA ribbon to protect the printhead and ensure consistent results.