Printronix Guide Specification
RFID Label
915 MHz, 96 Bit, EPC Class 1, Gen 2
Rafsec Short Dipole Antenna
Applicable Printer Models
Print and Apply Models Desktop Models
SLPA8000r MP2 SL4M MP2
SLPA7000r MP2 SL5000r MP2
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, expressed 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.
2/12/07
RFID Label Guide Specification
Gen 2, Rafsec Short Dipole Antenna
182316-000 Rev C Page 1 of 5
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RFID Label Guide Specification
915 MHz EPC Class 1, Gen 2
Rafsec Short Dipole Antenna
1. Scope
1.1. This document provides guide specifications for developing 96 Bit, EPC UHF Class 1,
Gen 2, RFID labels with Rafsec Short Dipole Antenna for use with Printronix MP2 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 SL4M MP2 and SL5000r MP2 series RFID Smart Label
Printers. Printers are designed to encode, verify and print RFID labels.
1.3.2. Printronix SmartLine SLPA8000r MP2 and SLPA7000r MP2 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,
expressed 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
RFID Label Guide Specification
Gen 2, Rafsec Short Dipole Antenna
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