Katun Corporation has announced a strategic global partnership with ELATEC to integrate RFID-based user authentication across its Arivia multifunction printer (MFP) line. The collaboration brings secure access control and document protection to enterprise printing environments through ELATEC’s proven reader technology.
Under the partnership, ELATEC’s TWN4 family of RFID readers will work seamlessly with all Arivia devices. The TWN4 readers are known for their multi-frequency RFID capability, supporting a wide range of card technologies operating across both low-frequency (LF) and high-frequency (HF) bands. This means organizations can deploy the readers without needing to standardize on a single credential type, which is a significant advantage in large or multi-site enterprises.
Beyond traditional RFID, the TWN4 readers also support NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), allowing users to authenticate using smartphones and wearable devices. The integration includes support for LEGIC Connect mobile credentials and LEGIC Init 63 functionality, giving IT administrators flexibility in how they manage and issue user credentials. Remote device management capabilities round out the feature set, enabling centralized configuration and firmware updates across distributed printer fleets.
ELATEC also offers customizable installation kits for the TWN4 readers, ensuring a clean physical integration with Arivia hardware. Authentication is supported at the device level across the entire Arivia lineup, so every model in the range benefits from the same security features.
For enterprises, RFID-based print authentication addresses several operational challenges. It prevents unauthorized users from accessing sensitive documents left on printer output trays, enforces print policies tied to individual user accounts, and creates an audit trail of printing activity. These are increasingly important requirements in sectors such as healthcare, finance, legal, and government where document security and regulatory compliance are critical.
Tony Ko, VP of Hardware and Business Solutions at Katun, highlighted the partnership as a step forward in expanding security and authentication capabilities for Arivia customers. Denis Kim, Chief Sales Officer Global at ELATEC GmbH, noted that the TWN4 readers are designed to be versatile and future-ready, making them well suited to evolving enterprise authentication needs.
Katun Corporation is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is a leading provider of OEM-equivalent imaging supplies alongside the Arivia MFP line. ELATEC, based in Germany, specializes in user authentication and identification solutions with a global installed base of RFID readers.
The partnership was announced on March 24, 2026.
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