Printronix Guide Specification
RFID Label
96 Bit, EPC Class 1
Squiggle Antenna
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this document, the guidelines, suggestions and other information
included in this document or otherwise provided to the recipient, including the guidelines and suggestions for
developing converted RFID labels, are provided by Printronix on an "as is" basis and without warranty of
any kind whatsoever, express or implied. In particular, Printronix disclaims any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Printronix will not be liable under any circumstances for
any damages or losses related in any way to use of the guidelines, specifications or other information,
including damages, which may be incurred as a result of labels not working properly in a specific
application. All specifications subjective to change without notice. Testing of the converted labels in the
printer is recommended prior to production quantities.
3/15/05
RFID Label Guide Specification
96 Bit Class 1 Squiggle Antenna
182043-000 Rev A Page 1 of 5
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RFID Label Guide Specification
96 Bit, EPC Class 1, Squiggle Antenna
1. Scope
1.1. This document provides guide specifications for developing converted 96 Bit, EPC Class 1,
Squiggle Antenna RFID Smart Labels for use with Printronix SmartLine Series of RFID
printers.
1.2. Target Applications
1.2.1. Target application is supply chain logistics labeling using paper pressure-sensitive
RFID labels.
1.3. Target RFID Printer Models
1.3.1. Printronix SmartLine SL5000 series RFID Smart Label Printers. Printers are
designed to encode, verify and print RFID labels.
1.3.2. Printronix SmartLine SLPA7000 series RFID Smart Label Printer Applicator.
Printers are designed to encode, verify, print and apply RFID labels.
2. Disclaimer
2.1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this document, the guidelines, suggestions and
other information included in this document or otherwise provided to the recipient, including
the guidelines and suggestions for developing converted RFID labels, are provided by
Printronix on an "as is" basis and without warranty of any kind whatsoever, express or
implied. In particular, Printronix disclaims any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose. Printronix will not be liable under any circumstances for
any damages or losses related in any way to use of the guidelines, specifications or other
information, including damages, which may be incurred as a result of labels not working
properly in a specific application. All specifications subjective to change without notice.
Testing of the converted labels in the printer is recommended prior to production quantities.
3. Requirements
3.1. Label Facestock
3.1.1. Thermal Transfer printing mode – Coated label facestock designed for thermal
transfer printing (Fasson Thermal Transfer 1C media or equivalent).
3.1.2. Direct Thermal printing mode – Coated label facestock designed for direct thermal
printing (Fasson DirectTherm 200HD or equivalent).
3.2. Liner
3.2.1. 40 # bleached calendared Kraft stock.
3.3. Adhesive
3.3.1. Permanent Acrylic or rubber based adhesives are acceptable
3.3.2. Adhesive interface to liner shall be uniform and exhibit the same release
characteristics along the full length of the label.
RFID Label Guide Specification
96 Bit Class 1 Squiggle Antenna
182043-000 Rev A Page 2 of 5