Optimise your business with RFID printers

In the constantly evolving identification and traceability sector, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) printers are an important product in the label printing landscape. Designed to print on self-adhesive labels containing RFID chips, these efficient and essential devices are widely used. RFID printers are typically used by professionals in the logistics, but also healthcare, retail, and manufacturing industries that are looking for efficient solutions.

Why choose an RFID printer?

RFID printers do more than just print labels. They also encode the RFID inlay inside the label with data. Depending on the chip in the inlay of the label & the chosen RFID technology this label can hold a large amount of data. We use RFID products in our daily lives without even realising it, when checking out items in a sporting goods store or paying cashless.

Different features of RFID printers

UHF (Ultra High Frequency) RFID printers help businesses and industries save time by creating labels that offer better tracking options than barcodes. With a longer range and more data capacity, these printers are a practical choice for improving inventory and asset management.

Key benefits of RFID printers

RFID printers create and encode labels equipped with a rewritable chip, enabling efficient data storage and updates. Let's take a look at the main benefits of RFID label printers have to offer (vs barcode).

One to many vs one to one
Read & write vs write only
Read range of 10+ meters vs up to 2 meters
Security: the main advantage of an RFID label printer is that it offers a high level of security. The label contains stored unique codes that are virtually impossible to duplicate.
Durability: the durability of an RFID tag is also a big advantage. The tags are durable. They remain readable even if the tags are physically damaged.
Efficiency: the efficiency of RFID label printers is mainly based on the fact that, unlike traditional barcode labels, RFID labels do not require to be read in line of sight.
Accuracy: RFID is a highly accurate technology. It can identify, locate and track stock and assets with the accuracy of 99.5% or better. 100% accuracy is not always guaranteed. It depends very much on the specific applications and the quality of the RFID system you are using.

How to choose the right RFID printer?

Choosing the right RFID printer can be a daunting task. You'll find a wide range of models, features and configurations. It is important to understand your needs before choosing your mobile RFID printer or a fixed one such as a desktop or benchtop RFID printer. There are a number of features to consider when looking for an industrial RFID printer.

The first feature is the type of RFID labels you need. Are they, for example, UHF for long-range use or NFC/HF for short-range? Will they be used on a metal surfaces? These factors affect both your label choice and printer compatibility. Once decided, you can choose the right printing resolution: standard for simple tags, or high-resolution for personalised labels with detailed graphics or text.

The second consideration is the types of items you need to print. RFID printers have different capabilities in terms of the types of RFID they can print. There are different printers for printing thin labels, thick labels, cards, wristbands, etc. You can choose between RFID label printers or an RFID cards printer.

You'll also need to consider the volume of tags/labels you need to print. You won't choose the same printer if you need to print a few tags/labels a day or a thousand tags a day.

Finally, you'll need to consider the printer's accessories. You'll need to decide whether you need a printer that can accommodate several accessories.

Simplify your process with our RFID kits

At Brady, we have developed several RFID kits to help you simplify your process. Let's have a look at what our different RFID kits have to offer and which one can help you in your business.

All-in-one: what our RFID kits include

We have four different RFID kits that can help in different professions and business sectors. All of our RFID kits are 100% portable off-the-shelf. The RFID encoding Toolbox software and Express labels applications can be downloaded to the HH85 free of charge.

Check out our RFID kits

Why choose an RFID kit over a standalone printer?

By choosing an RFID kit rather than a standalone printer, you get everything you need right out of the box. You won't have to worry about finding the right equipment or software for your printer. All the equipment will be ready for use immediately.

RFID track and trace QWERTY UK M610 kit

Include in the kit

- M610 label printer
- HH85 RFID reader
- M6-221-423-UHF roll
- M61-R6010 ribbon

This RFID kit enables high-speed asset tracking.
The multi-purpose polyester label can be applied to all types of surfaces.

〉Discover track and trace QWERTY UK M610 kit

HF Quickflag M610 QWERTY UK kit

Include in the kit:

- M610 label printer
- HH85 RFID reader
- M6-218-483-NFC roll
- M61-R6010 ribbon

This RFID kit enables high-speed cable interventions.

〉Discover HF Quickflag M610 QWERTY UK kit

RFID track and trace M611 UK kit

Include in the kit

- M611 label printer
- HH85 RFID reader
- M6-221-423-UHF roll
- M61-R6010 ribbon

This kit gives each asset a unique, digital identity. The label can be applied to any surface.
They can be used in track and trace applications in manufacturing,
warehousing, laboratory, datacom and audio-video.

〉Discover RFID track and trace M611 UK kit

HF Quickflag M611 UK kit

Include in the kit

- M611 label printer
- HH85 RFID reader
- M6-218-483-NFC roll
- M61-R6010 ribbon

This kit gives each wire a unique digital identification.
The label with HF chip enables increased data linking to all types of
wired network infrastructure.

〉Discover HF Quickflag M611 UK kit

Expert advice for choosing the right RFID printer

If you're not sure about how to choose the right RFID printer, don't hesitate to contact our experts. It's important to understand all our RFID printing solutions before making your choice. With years of experience in the field, they can advise you on the type of printer that best suits your needs. At Brady, we put our expertise at your service.