The Evolis Tattoo RW is a ribbon‑free rewritable card printer that can erase, encode and reprint cards up to 500 times.
The Tattoo RW is a next‑generation printer for single‑sided rewritable cards. It uses thermochromatic material that changes visibility with temperature, allowing cards to be erased and re‑printed up to 500 times. The printer is ribbon‑free and supports magnetic stripe and contactless encoding, making it ideal for temporary badges, loyalty cards, transit passes and other updatable applications.
The device offers 300 dpi direct‑thermal printing, USB and Ethernet connectivity, and a detachable feeder for 100 cards. It includes a 1‑button control panel, optional output hopper, and supports Windows XP/Vista (32‑ and 64‑bit). Technical specifications cover print speed, card format, power supply and environmental limits, and the unit comes with a two‑year warranty.
| Print resolution | 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) |
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| Connectivity | USB & Ethernet |
| Memory | 16 MB RAM |
| Print speed (manual) | 8 seconds per card |
| Print speed (feeder) | 12 seconds per card |
| Card format | CR‑80 – ISO 7810 (53.98 mm × 85.60 mm) |
| Card thickness | 0.5 mm to 0.76 mm (20 to 30 mil) |
| Power supply | 100‑240 V AC, 1.8 A, 50‑60 Hz |
| Weight | 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) |
A rewritable card can be erased and re‑printed up to 500 times.
No, the Tattoo RW is a ribbon‑free printer.
It supports HiCo/LoCo magnetic stripe encoding (ISO 7811 or JIS2) and contactless encoding (ISO 14443A & B, Mifare, DesFire).