The Evolis R3013 is a cost-effective Half-Panel YMCKO ribbon designed for organisations that produce cards with a colour ID photo or logo on only one section of the card. By utilising shortened Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan panels (up to 35mm long), this ribbon provides a high-yield solution that significantly reduces the cost-per-card compared to standard full-panel ribbons.

With a yield of 400 prints per roll, the R3013 is the perfect choice for high-volume issuance where colour is only required for a portrait or corporate crest. While the colour panels are shortened, the full-length Black (K) and Overlay (O) panels allow for text and barcodes to be printed anywhere on the card surface, ensuring full design flexibility.

Printer Compatibility

The R3013 is a genuine consumable compatible with several generations of established Evolis printers:

• Evolis Pebble (Pebble 2, Pebble 3, and Pebble 4)

• Evolis Dualys (Dualys 2 and Dualys 3)

• Evolis Quantum and Quantum 2

• Evolis Securion

Key Features & Benefits

• Significant Cost Savings: Specifically engineered to reduce consumable expenditure by up to 40% when full-surface colour is not required for your specific card design.

• Double the Capacity: Offers 400 prints per roll, which is twice the yield of the standard R3111 full-panel ribbon. This results in fewer ribbon changes and increased operational productivity.

• Professional Photographic Quality: Despite the shortened size, the YMC panels deliver high-resolution, lifelike skin tones and vibrant colours for professional-grade identification.

• Full-Surface Protection: The Black (K) and Overlay (O) panels are full-sized, ensuring that black text is crisp across the entire card and the whole surface is shielded by a clear varnish layer.

• Exceptional Reliability: As a genuine Evolis product, the R3013 is designed to maintain precise tension, ensuring the half-panels align perfectly with your card layout every time.

Typical Applications

• Employee ID Badges: Ideal for cards featuring a portrait on one side with black text and barcodes across the remaining space.

• Student Identification: A budget-conscious choice for large schools and universities producing thousands of photo IDs.

• Membership Cards: Perfect for cards that include a small colour logo alongside personalised black member data.

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

Maintenance Advice

To ensure the precise alignment required for half-panel printing, it is essential to keep the printer's sensors and rollers free from dust. We highly recommend performing a cleaning cycle every time you install a new R3013 ribbon to protect the thermal printhead and maintain consistent print quality.