The Evolis R6F003EAA is a high-performance, six-panel colour ribbon specifically engineered for professional, double-sided card personalisation. Featuring a specialised YMCKO-K configuration, this ribbon is the industry standard for users who need to print vibrant, full-colour designs on the front of a card and crisp, black monochrome data on the reverse.

As part of the Evolis High Trust® range, the R6F003EAA ensures that your Primacy or Primacy 2 printer operates with maximum efficiency. It produces photo-quality imagery on the face of the card, protected by a clear varnish overlay, while providing a dedicated black resin panel for the back—perfect for printing barcodes, terms and conditions, or employee data without wasting colour ink.

Printer Compatibility

This ribbon is designed for use with dual-sided (duplex) versions of the following Evolis models:

• Evolis Primacy

• Evolis Primacy 2

• Evolis Elypso

Key Features & Benefits

• Efficient Double-Sided Printing: The additional Black (K) panel allows for monochrome printing on the reverse of the card in a single pass, offering a cost-effective solution for dual-sided designs.

• Photo-Realistic Quality: Specially formulated to deliver lifelike skin tones and vivid colours, making it the ideal choice for corporate and student photo ID badges.

• Built-in Card Protection: The Overlay (O) panel applies a protective varnish to the front of the card, shielding the print from UV fading, moisture, and daily abrasion.

• High-Contrast Barcodes: The resin black panels (K) are optimised for printing high-density barcodes and fine text, ensuring reliable scanning and legibility.

• Intelligent Ribbon Detection: The "Easy-to-Load" cassette includes an RFID chip that communicates with the printer to automatically calibrate settings and monitor ribbon usage.

Typical Applications

• Employee ID Badges: Full-colour portraits on the front with return-to-base instructions or barcodes on the back.

• Student Identification: Durable university cards with branding on the face and library or canteen data on the reverse.

• Secure Access Control: High-security badges that combine photo identification with scannable entry data.

• Membership Cards: Premium club or gym cards with a high-end finish and clear terms and conditions on the back.

Maintenance Advice

To maintain the highest print standards and protect the longevity of your thermal printhead, it is highly recommended to perform a cleaning cycle using an Evolis ACL001 or ACL002 cleaning kit every time you install a new R6F003EAA ribbon.