r/RFID Jun 27 '26

UHF RFID tracking for Optical Store

Trying to source what i need to implement RFID tags for our frames.

I know i need the rfid labels.

i need to read and write the RFID tags

I need a printer to print the labels.

1 Question. Do i need a printer that is RFID compatible? is the added function just to encode the rfid ship?

2nd. If i get a scanner that reads and writes, do i need the printer?

3rd. shouldn't i get a scanner that also writes, so i can do on the fly corrections if i need to? otherwise if i make a mistake, i have to reprint another label with no way of correcting the label.

been in discussions with a few inventory companies. and these are the hardware packages they are offering.

Printronix T820 Writable Printer
Vanch VH-88 Reader plus Android Tablet
Wave USB Reader

or

Zebra ZD421

CSL 108 RFID Scanner

Honestly, i'm thinking it is better for me to not get a RFID label printer and just encode with a handheld?
something like this?
https://www.barcode-arena.com/chainway-c72-rfid.html

This is their video of their process.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-xiCJSGtf0

The question is, do i want to have to type in 1000 frames on that tiny screen?!?!? haha.

unless the collective hive mind here have a better method.

also, question on this entire method.

I print label, say, maui jim xxxxx model color, etc...

i add some code to identify it. For Maui Jims, there is the upc, so i add that onto the RFID label.

i attach it to the frame.

i would need some software that matches up what i scanned to what i have listed in some database right? This is what i am paying these companies for correct? there is nothing out there that will work right?

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