TSC Auto ID’s MB241 industrial label printer has increased its value with the addition of RFID scalable functionality.
Existing customers of TSC’s MB241 printers can add RFID functionality to their machines with an RFID upgrade kit, which will quickly extend their capabilities without significant investment. For those seeking new deployments, the MB241 will come with RFID functionality pre-installed.
TSC Auto ID is a global leader in automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) and thermal label printing technologies, serving customers in over 100 countries. With a strong foundation in innovation, TSC Auto ID has expanded through strategic acquisitions including last year’s acquisition of Bluebird, a global leader in enterprise mobility, to enhance its Auto ID ecosystem by integrating enterprise mobile computing, data capture, and label printing technologies and supplies. The addition of Bluebird has strengthened their ability to deliver end-to-end automation in retail, logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare.
Global Deployment
The MB241 Series linerless printer was recently recognized for design excellence with a Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025. With a widespread global deployment, TSC Auto ID remains committed to engineering excellence and scalable innovation, said Bob Vines, TSC Auto ID’s Country Manager for the UK, Ireland and the Nordics.
“Winning Red Dot’s highly contested ‘Industrial equipment, machinery and automation’ category affirmed what we’ve long claimed about the MB241; that it sets new standards in form, function and sustainable industrial printing,” Vines said in a statement. “Adding RFID functionality to the mix only heightens its appeal.”
Labeling Possibilities
The MB241 can process standard RFID labels, on-metal labels up to 1.65mm thick, and numerous speciality tags, making it suitable for diverse needs across multiple sectors. TSC Auto ID’s free UniPRT SDK enables smooth and rapid integration into legacy systems, streamlining implementation, according to company officials.
Operational efficiency has been improved with MB241’s RFID functionality as well, including:
- Simultaneously encodes while printing thereby boosting throughput;
- Any faulty tags are automatically identified and reprinted thus preventing them entering circulation; and
- Auto-calibration and an intuitive user interface make daily operations effortless and reduce both downtime and training needs.
Vines highlighted that their active collaboration with industry-leading bodies like GS1, AIM, ISO, and the RAIN Alliance ensures their RFID solutions align with global standards and evolving industry needs.
“We continue to validate RFID chips, inlays, and tags from major manufacturers at our printer and label validation lab,” he said. “This ensures that not only will our MB241 Series handle the growing variety of labels on the market but so too will all our other RFID printers.”