Lexmark announced its new RFID Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Laser Option at the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Journal LIVE! 2008. With this new option, users find a cost-effective way to integrate RIFD capabilities to their existing printing infrastructure. This option is specially introduced for Lexmark’s monochrome Laser printer series. The add-on features a radio and antenna that programs and verifies RFID media.

"Customers can now add RFID printing capabilities to the long list of benefits the T640 family of printers brings to business customers," said Marty Canning, Lexmark vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "These monochrome workhorses are a perfect fit for customers in the retail and manufacturing industries who are looking to affordably upgrade and utilize RFID to improve their business processes."

The Lexmark RFID UHF Option is available as an add-on for Lexmark T640, T642 or T644 monochrome laser printers for an estimated street price of $1,899.