The present invention provides for a system and two methods for forming RF
reflective pathways. These pathways can form a radio frequency
identification tag. A first method uses a thermal transfer ribbon, coated
with a conductive material that is engaged with a receiver substrate. A
thermal print head will heat a composition on the thermal transfer ribbon
in order to transfer it to the receiver substrate. This transfer
composition forms the RF reflective pathway. In an alternative method, a
receiver substrate is heated in order to react conductive material
thereon. This receiver substrate is also heated by a thermal print head to
form a RF reflective pathway.
