Maxatec Launches New RFID Printers

Maxatec announces its entry into the RFID Market with the brand new Advantage LX from Cognitive.

The new AdvantageLX RFID printers can print barcodes labels or tags and/or write data to RFID tags. RFID is emerging as a new and complementary technology, these new printers will allow customers to print traditional bar codes and to introduce new RFID technology in parallel - to get the best of both Auto-ID worlds..

The introduction of RFID tracking allows companies to speed up the acquisition of data by eliminating the need for line-of-sight scanning. RFID tags can be re-programmed or re-written and whereas bar codes can only identify a manufacturer and product type, RFID tags can identify each unique item.

AdvantageLX RFID printers are extremely flexible and can be integrated into either host, network, standalone keyboard or scanner input device systems.

Integrated RFID Technology

Cognitive have ensured that their read/write RFID modules are compact enough to be integrated into the rugged chassis of the AdvantageLX printer so customers can now have the benefits of RFID technology in a compact printer with extremely small footprint.

Cognitive recognizes the importance of providing a complete RFID solution. Arthur Kennedy, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Cognitive said "Our goal is to provide our customers with a unique hardware and software solution to meet RFID standards and provide significant business value."

RFID Development Kit:

Maxatec are offering a unique RFID Developers Kit for companies that are looking to introduce RFID technology. The kit includes everything needed to evaluate RFID technology.

• AdvantageLX HF 13.56mhz Printer
• Scanner 13.56mhz RFID
• Development Software CD
• Guides & documentation
• RFID labels and wristbands
• Marketing documents

Coming soon ¦ UHF (900HHz)

The AdvantageLX is currently available in the mid-frequency level - the HF 13.56 MHz - and will soon be available in the high frequency UHF 915 MHz. Both products are built on the AdvantageLX chassis with the RFID technology incorporated into the product without sacrificing price, performance, reliability and ergonomics.
Cognitive will have the only desktop UHF RFID printer on the market. So if you need UHF at a reasonable price and a small footprint - the solution is on its way !

The Benefits of RFID Technology

• Read entire content of mixed pallet simultaneously
• Automatic identification without the need for line-of-sight scanning
• Reduce costs of lost and misplaced items
• Decrease shrinkage
• Increase efficiency in order processing
• Efficient management of inventory and stock control

AdvantageLX RFID Printer

• Integrated RFID technology
• Available in 2.4" and 4.2" print widths
• Direct thermal and thermal transfer
• Serial, USB and Ethernet connectivity options
• Small with the most compact footprint available
• Reliable 13.56MHz technology
• Metal mechanism for rugged reliability
• High-resolution printing
• Simple command control

Programme RFID smart labels and print a traditional label.

NiceLabel™ RFID Printer Drivers and Label Software enable you to programme the RFID label at the same time as printing a traditional bar code label.

• Flexible data configuration to print to RF tag, label or both
• Streamline the process of RFID tag programming by combining it with label printing. NiceLabel™ allows easy configuration of RFID tag data structuring and printing.
• NiceLabel™ Pro is compliant with RFID standards such as EPC (Electronic Product Code).