RFID Smart Printers

Frontline Solutions, July, 2004

SATO America

RFID Smart Printers

SATO America, a leader in barcode printing since introducing the first thermal transfer barcode printer in 1979, announces the industry's first, complete multi-protocol EPC-compliant UHF RFID solutions!

COMPLETE RFID SOLUTIONS

SATO's RFID solutions include the new CL408e and CL412e UHF RFID printers, utilizing multi-protocol RFID read/write technology, which supports EPC Class 1, ISO18000, and EM Marin protocols, (more popular in Europe). Also, the CL408e and CL412e RFID printers can be easily upgraded as new standards and protocols are established for new generations of RFID tags such as EPC Class 1 Generation 2. Utilizing multi-frequency technology compliant with FCC (902-928 MHz), ETSI--Europe (868 MHz), SATO's CL408e and CL412e RFID printers are designed to ensure compatibility today, and as new RFID tags and protocols evolve tomorrow.

The CLe RFID Smart Printers can read, write, and print smart labels and tags with embedded RFID transponders...in one step! The heavy-duty metal construction, proven reliability and excellent media handling enables the CLe RFID Smart Printers to deliver optimum performance in the most demanding environments and are ideal for a wide range of applications, including:

* Compliance labeling

* Warehouse logistics

* Access control

* Asset tracking

* Baggage tagging

* Retail labeling

* Product authentication

"We believe that Solutions and Agility are the main focus of the RFID business," stated Mike Fowler, President of SATO America. "With evolving standards and protocols on a global scale, RFID solutions need to have a future upgrade path at a minimal cost with no disruption to business. Our SATO RFID Solutions are designed to evolve with new technology."