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This guide presents a systematic overview of important media requirements, setup options, and modes of 

use for A-Class 

Mark II

 RFID-equipped printers.   

 

 Note:

   To use the RFID option, the printer’s firmware version must be 12.03 or greater. Downloads can be 

found at 

ftp://ftp.datamax-oneil.com/Printer Firmware

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Step 1: Know the RFID Media  

 

Ensure that your UHF RFID media meets the following specifications:  

 

Smart Label and Tag Requirements 

[1]

 

Layout 

 

C

D

E

B

A

Forward

Movement

 

 Definitions 

[2]

 

Designator 

Description 

Dimension (inches)  

Dimension (millimeters) 

A Label 

Width 

4.00 

101.6 

Label Lengths  

2.00, 4.00, & 6.00  

50.8, 101.6, & 152.4 

Chip Location Tolerance  

± 0.05  

 ± 1.3  

Label Pitch (minimum) 

1.70  

 57.2   

Chip Inlay Location  

1.10 

 27.9 

 

[1] 

See the 

Operator’s Manual

 for additional standard media requirements. 

 

 

[2] 

Definitions referenced while looking down onto the labeling side of the media, and from the leading edge of the 
label (or tag) in the print direction.  

 

 

 Note:

   If you have questions regarding media selection, contact a Datamax-O’Neil Media Representative at 

(407) 523-5650. 

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