First RFID-Enabled Mobile Thermal Transfer Printers

Zebra Technologies has announced the launch of its innovative Zebra P4T and RP4T mobile printers, the worlds first mobile RFID printing solutions. The easy-to-wear and carry Zebra P4T and RFID-enabled RP4T mobile printers are ideal for indoor and outdoor applications in government, manufacturing, transportation and logistics and mobile field service. The Zebra RP4T is shipped with RFID functionality while the P4T is RFID upgradable. In addition to enabling printing of EPC-compliant passive UHF RFID Class 1, Gen 2 labels at any location, the new ­Zebra P4T and RP4T printers offer unique capabilities for enhanced connectivity and productivity including:

• Bluetooth 2.0 and 802.11g wireless connectivity options, and state-of-the-art WPA2 security for enhanced data protection and user authentication;
• Dual print methods (direct thermal and thermal transfer) in a single printer;
• Long-lasting, element-resistant thermal transfer labels, tags and receipts and RFID labels can be printed where and when customers need them, providing enhanced data and asset tracking accuracy and improved workforce efficiency.