When people use a kiosk, they expect everything to work instantly.

Whether they’re printing an event ticket, checking into a healthcare facility, receiving a visitor badge, or obtaining an access credential, the experience needs to be fast, reliable, and accurate.

Behind the scenes, RFID technology is helping make that possible.

The Microcom 385M RFID Printer gives kiosk manufacturers and operators a simple way to create smart labels, tickets, badges, and tags that do much more than display printed information. In a single step, the printer can both program an RFID chip and print text, graphics, or barcodes directly onto the label.

The result is a finished RFID-enabled label that’s ready to be used immediately.

What Is RFID and Why Does It Matter?

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology allows information to be stored on a small chip embedded within a label, ticket, badge, or tag.

Unlike traditional barcodes that require a direct line of sight to scan, RFID can often be read automatically, making it faster and more efficient for tracking, identification, and access management.

This technology is used every day in applications such as:

• Event and attraction ticketing
• Visitor management systems
• Employee and contractor badges
• Parking and transportation systems
• Retail pickup and self-service applications
• Healthcare check-in and patient identification
• Asset and inventory tracking

As organizations continue to automate processes and improve customer experiences, RFID has become an increasingly valuable tool.

One Printer, Multiple Functions

Traditionally, creating RFID labels could require separate equipment for programming the RFID chip and printing the visible information.

The Microcom 385M simplifies that process.

With a single device, users can:

• Program RFID chips with unique information
• Print text, logos, graphics, and barcodes
• Create finished RFID labels, badges, tickets, and tags
• Produce labels ready for immediate use

By combining both functions into one compact printer, organizations can streamline workflows, reduce equipment requirements, and simplify kiosk integration.

Supporting Both UHF and HF RFID Technologies

Not all RFID applications are the same.

The 385M supports both major RFID technologies, giving manufacturers and end users flexibility to support a wide range of applications.

UHF RFID

UHF RFID is commonly used when longer read distances and high-volume tracking are required.

Typical applications include:

• Inventory management
• Retail compliance programs
• Supply chain visibility
• Warehouse operations
• Asset tracking
• Logistics and distribution

HF RFID

HF RFID is commonly used when secure identification and close-range interactions are needed.

Typical applications include:

• Access control badges
• Smart cards
• Visitor credentials
• Event ticketing
• Patient identification
• Contactless transactions

Supporting both technologies allows the 385M to adapt to a wide variety of kiosk and self-service environments.

Built for Kiosks Where Space Matters

One of the biggest challenges facing kiosk manufacturers is finding room for every component inside a limited enclosure.

The 385M was designed with that challenge in mind.

Its compact footprint makes it an ideal solution for:

• Self-service kiosks
• Ticketing systems
• Visitor management stations
• Healthcare check-in terminals
• Parking kiosks
• Access control systems
• Retail self-service applications

By combining RFID programming and printing into one device, manufacturers can maximize functionality without sacrificing valuable space.

Smart Labels for Smarter Experiences

Today’s users expect speed, convenience, and accuracy. RFID technology helps organizations deliver all three.

By enabling businesses to create RFID-enabled labels, badges, tickets, and tags on demand, the Microcom 385M helps transform ordinary printed media into powerful tools for identification, tracking, automation, and customer service.

For kiosk manufacturers and operators looking to add advanced RFID capabilities in a compact package, the 385M delivers a practical solution that is ready for today’s self-service world.

Small enough to fit almost anywhere. Powerful enough to help drive the next generation of kiosk innovation.