Zebra Technologies R2844-Z - Manual (Page 33)

RFID Guidelines
The Zebra R2844-Z Smart Label Printer and Encoder serves as dynamic
tool for both printing and programming smart labels and tags. These labels
and tags are usually made from two components, media and an RFID (radio
frequency identification) transponder.
■ The media is comprised of synthetic- or paper-based material that can be
printed upon using direct thermal or thermal transfer printing techniques.
The media is typically made from the same materials and adhesives used
by a standard barcode printer.
■ The transponder is usually comprised of an antenna coil that is bonded
to an integrated circuit (IC) chip. The IC contains the drivers, coders,
decoders and memory. At a minimum, the transponder has memory that
can be read, while the vast majority also have memory that can be
programmed by the user as well.
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Media
Supply
Media
Transponder
Outline of
transponder
( shape varies
by manufacturer)
Liner
Media Transponder