User's Manual

Using Tag Programming Station: Overview 9-1
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Overview
The following procedure explains how to use Tag Programming Station (printer
programmer) and the associated Tag Programming Application.
Figure 9.1 Tag Programming Station
The Tag Programming Station programs all ISO-compliant tags for the library. The Tag
Programming Station prints out a library label (tag) with the RFID chip already built into
it, simplifying the library material tagging process. Once printed, library personnel peel
the backing off of the tag and attaches it to the material in the approved location. See the
Tagging Procedures document for details.
Libraries use the Tag Programming Station to program tags with the item identifier from
the barcode when converting a retrospective library collection. Tags are also programmed
when new materials are added to the collection.
When adding a new item to the collection and programming the tag, the library can also
print a barcode label on the tag. In many cases, libraries support the use of barcodes in
addition to the RFID inventory tags, primarily for compatibility with other branch libraries
still using barcodes.
The equipment and files you need for this are: