RF tag reader/writer and printer containing the RF tag reader/writer

摘要

An RF tag reader/writer is provided which includes a conveyance plate including a conveyance surface for conveying a paper containing an RF tag, and an antenna having a radiation element. The radiation element is positioned such that the RF tag provided in the paper conveyed on the conveyance surface passes over the radiation element, and a communication section transmits and receives radio waves to and from the RF tag through the antenna to execute data communication with the RF tag. A radio wave passage is provided in the conveyance plate at a position corresponding to the antenna such that the radio waves between the antenna and the RF rag pass through the radio wave passage.