Add an essential security feature to your plastic cards with the genuine Evolis RCT221NAAA white signature monochrome ribbon. This specialized thermal transfer ribbon is engineered specifically for second-generation Evolis printers, allowing you to print a dedicated, writeable block directly onto your card designs.

Unlike a standard white ribbon that leaves a smooth, glossy finish, the signature panel ribbon transfers a specialized matte white text panel onto the surface of the card. This rectangular panel is designed to accept ink from standard ballpoint or fine-liner pens without smudging or wiping off. Each roll yields up to 1000 single-sided prints, providing a reliable and clear background area for cardholders to sign their names, verifying their identity at physical access points, check-ins, or point-of-sale terminals.

This ribbon offers a practical solution for organisations needing to add an immediate layer of manual authentication to standard CR80 PVC or composite plastic cards.

Technical Specifications

Applications & Common Uses

The writeable surface configuration makes the RCT221NAAA ribbon vital for physical security and validation across several professional sectors:

• Banking & Financial Cards: Add a standard signature box to the reverse side of pre-printed debit, credit, or store payment cards.

• Healthcare & Staff ID Badges: Include a verification signing line on hospital staff passes, doctor credentials, and nursing identity cards.

• Loyalty & Leisure Club Cards: Ideal for printing a signature panel on the back of gym passes, club memberships, or retail loyalty cards to ensure they remain non-transferable.

• Student and School Identification: Provide a clear space for student or faculty signatures on secondary school, college, and university library cards.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between this and a standard white monochrome ribbon? Standard white monochrome ribbons (like the RCT215NAAA) print smooth, glossy white text and lines that cannot be written on with standard pens. This Signature Panel ribbon applies a specialized matte-textured rectangular overlay that allows a standard pen to bond with the surface, creating a permanent signature box.

Can I choose the size and position of the signature panel? Yes. You can define the size and location of the signature rectangle within your card design software. The continuous roll design means the printer will transfer the exact rectangular dimensions you specify directly onto the card.

Will this ribbon fit the first-generation Evolis Primacy or Zenius? No. The RCT221NAAA ribbon is designed exclusively for the cartridge framework of the Evolis Primacy 2 and Evolis Zenius 2 models. It will not fit, lock into place, or be recognized by older, original-generation Primacy or Zenius machines.

What is the benefit of the built-in ribbon saver function? The printer driver controls an integrated ribbon-saving feature during the print cycle. Instead of feeding a full card's length of film for every single-sided print, the mechanism only advances the exact width of film required for your signature box layout (plus a small 7mm gap). This ensures you achieve the full 1000 print capacity regardless of your panel size.

How should I store this signature ribbon? To preserve the matte texture of the ribbon chemistry, store unused rolls inside their original, unopened packaging in a cool, dry place (ideally between 5°C and 25°C). Keep them safely away from high humidity, direct sunlight, or chemical solvents, and aim to use the ribbon within one year of purchase.