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PM45 and PM45c User Guide 29
Printing on RFID Media
If you have the touchscreen display printer or an icon display printer with the
optional RFID module installed, you can print on RFID media. Media containing
RFID tags is slightly thicker where the RFID tag is located. The slight thickness of
this part of label may affect the print quality. For thermal transfer labels, Honeywell
recommends using high-quality ink ribbon.
To achieve the best possible print quality, follow these guidelines:
• For the touchscreen printer, run the RFID calibration wizard to determine the
best Tag Position and Output Power for RFID media.
• If necessary, modify the Tag Position (RFID Tag Position variable) to make sure
the RFID labels are properly aligned with the antenna.
• Avoid printing on the thickest part of the label when possible.
For help configuring RFID parameters, see the Fingerprint Command Reference,
IPL Command Reference, or the ZSIM Command Reference.
About RFID Tag Position
RFID Tag Position specifies the distance (in dots/mm/in) to move the label to align
the tag with the RFID antenna. Positive values move the label back.
Use one of these methods to calculate Tag Position:
• For touchscreen printer, run the RFID wizard or manually calculate the Tag
position.
• For icon printer, manually calculate the Tag Position.
Run the RFID Calibration Wizard on the Touchscreen Printer
For the touchscreen printer, run the RFID calibration wizard to determine the best
Tag Position and Output Power (UHF inlays, only) for RFID media.
Note: After you determine the correct RFID media settings, you can save these settings to a
printer profile and load the profile when you need to print on the specific RFID media.
1. Make sure the media type and media length are properly configured.
2. From the Main Menu, select Wizards > Calibration > RFID.
3. To enable the RFID module, select Enable.
4. Load the RFID media and tap OK.
When the calibration is complete, the printer displays the RFID Tag Position and
Output Power (UHF inlays, only).