Avery 9850 User Manual

Monarch

9855 RFID

Printer

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CANADIAN D.O.C. WARNING

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

Trademarks Monarch and 9855 are trademarks of Paxar Americas, Inc. Paxar is a trademark of Paxar Corporation. EPCglobal, Inc. and Electronic Product Code™ (EPC) are trademarks of Uniform Code Council, Inc. Uniform Code Council, Inc. is a trademark of Uniform Code Council, Inc. Alien and Alien Technology are trademarks of Alien Technology Corporation. Rafsec is a trademark of Rafsec. Matrics is a trademark of Symbol Technologies, Inc. Impinj is a trademark of Impinj, Inc. TI-RFid is a trademark of Texas Instruments.

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WARNING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED........................................................................................... 1-1

Using This Manual ........................................................................................ 1-1

Audience ..................................................................................................... 1-1

About Transponder Types.............................................................................. 1-2

RFID Terms to Know..................................................................................... 1-2

RFID Considerations..................................................................................... 1-3

RFID Regulatory Compliance......................................................................... 1-3

FCC RF Exposure Guidelines ..................................................................... 1-4

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure: ................................................. 1-4

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements................................................ 1-4

Collocation Statement:............................................................................... 1-4

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada.................................. 1-5

CE Marking & European Union Compliance.................................................. 1-5

Reference Standards: ................................................................................ 1-5

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MULTI-PROTOCOL ENCODING...........................................................................2-1

About RFID Supplies .....................................................................................2-1

One-Inch Feed Length Guidelines................................................................2-2

Using the RFID Setup Menu ...........................................................................2-2

Using the RFID Setup Menu ...........................................................................2-3

Read Tag..................................................................................................2-4

Write Retries.............................................................................................2-5

Signal Adjust.............................................................................................2-6

RF Power (Read/Write Settings)..................................................................2-7

Clear Data ................................................................................................2-8

Print Configuration Label............................................................................2-9

Protocol..................................................................................................2-10

SETTING UP THE PRINTER................................................................................3-1

Setting the Print and Supply Positions ............................................................3-1

Using the Setup Supply Menu.........................................................................3-1

Setting the Error Action..............................................................................3-2

Error Action Modes...................................................................................3-3

Version Information.......................................................................................3-6

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DEFINING THE RFID DATA FIELD ...................................................................... 4-1

Copy Option Example....................................................................................4-3

Applying Options to the RFID Data Field...................................................... 4-4

Using Option 30 (Pad Data)........................................................................ 4-5

96-bit RFID Tag RFID Data Field Examples..................................................... 4-6

ASCII HEX Example ..................................................................................4-6

ASCII Example.......................................................................................... 4-6

ASCII BINARY Example ............................................................................. 4-6

HEX Example............................................................................................ 4-7

SSCC96 Example ...................................................................................... 4-7

Batch Data .............................................................................................. 4-8

SGTIN 96 Example .................................................................................... 4-9

Batch Data ............................................................................................ 4-10

TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................... 5-1

RFID Errors ................................................................................................. 5-2

SINGLE PROTOCOL ENCODING.........................................................................A-1

One-Inch Feed Length Guidelines ..................................................................A-1

About the RFID Setup Menu ..........................................................................A-1

Lock Attempts...........................................................................................A-2

Attenuation...............................................................................................A-3

Print Configuration Label ...........................................................................A-4

Defining the RFID Data Field .........................................................................A-5

Using Option 63 (Lock Tag) ...........................................................................A-6

Version Information ......................................................................................A-7

RFID Errors .................................................................................................A-8

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GETTING STARTED

Your Monarch 9855 RFIDMP (Radio Frequency Identification Multi-Protocol) printer has been engineered to program (encode) an RFID label (commonly called “RFID tags”) before the label’s format is printed. RFID tags contain an embedded RFID chip and antenna. References to “RFID tags” in this document refer to RFID supplies, not tag stock.

This RFID functionality is only available in the 9855 printer using thermal transfer or thermal direct, die cut labels. The RFID printer is also capable of printing standard (non-RFID) supplies. The knife option and linerless supplies are not currently supported.

Using Version 3.2 or greater firmware, the printer supports multi-protocol encoding, including Class 0+, Class 1 Generation (Gen) 1, Class 1 Generation (Gen) 2, and UCODE Version 1.19 supplies. Matrics 0+ protocol is only included for demo purposes and low encode yields are expected. Contact your RFID Account Manager to obtain Matrics 0+ supplies in limited quantities for demo purposes.

Using This Manual

Following is a summary of the contents of this manual.

Chapter Contents

1 Getting Started Information you should know before using the printer.

Multi-Protocol Encoding

3 Setting Up the Printer Using the Setup menu to select an overstrike mode for the printer.

Defining the RFID Data Field

5 Troubleshooting Describes RFID errors that may occur.

Single Protocol Encoding

Using the RFID menu to setup the printer and select a protocol. Also includes information about RFID supplies.

Using Monarch Printer Control Language II (MPCLII) to create an RFID format. Also includes sample data streams.

Use this chapter as a reference for previous versions of RFID (single-protocol).

Use the RFID Quick Reference (provided with your printer) for supply loading and maintenance information.

Audience

These RFIDMP Application Notes are written for the System Administrator, who is creating formats for the 9855 multi-protocol printer.

Getting Started 1-1

About Transponder Types

Transponder Type Description

Class 0 A type of transponder that only allows read

capability with 96-bits.

Class 0+ A type of transponder that allows read and

write capability with 96-bits.

Class 1

UCODE Version 1.19

The RFID supplies are sensitive to static electricity and can be damaged by static electricity. Ground yourself by touching some metal, such as the printer’s metal base, before handling the supplies.

A type of transponder that allows read and write capability with 64 or 96-bits.

RFID Terms to Know

Review these terms before you continue.

EPC

Inlay

Interrogator

RFID Data Field

RF Field

The Electronic Product Code, which is a numbering standard for items, similar to the UPC code for bar coding. The EPC is divided into several sections: Header, Manager Number, Object Class, and Serial Number.

A type of media that contains a transponder and is converted for use in Monarch® RFID supplies (tags). Inlays can be made with different types of transponders (UCODE, Class 1, etc.).

The electronics module that programs the RFID tags through the antenna.

The MPCLII data field containing the information to program into an RFID tag.

Area inside the printer where the RFID tag is programmed. The RF field area is controlled by the RFID power level and the antenna. Note: The printer’s antenna is located between the platen roller and supply guide inside a bracket.

1-2 Getting Started

RFID Power

RFID Reader

RFID Tags

Transponder

Increases the strength of the RF field emitted by the printer’s antenna to read and program the RFID tags.

An optional external device that reads the RFID tags after they are programmed.

Supplies that contain an embedded programmable chip and antenna.

The combination of the embedded programmable chip with an antenna on some type of media (film, paper, etc.). Different types of transponders are available (UCODE, Class 1, etc.).

RFID Considerations

♦ Printing over the RFID tag (or inlay) causes printing irregularity.

♦ You may want to consider purchasing an RFID Reader to verify the

RFID tags after printing them.

♦ Do not modify the Supply Position when using RFID supplies

greater than a two-inch feed length. Doing so may move the RFID

tag out of the RF Field’s readable and programmable range. If necessary, you can modify the Print Position; however, make sure you do not move the tag out of the readable and programmable range.

♦ We recommend not using batch separators, which prints a pinstripe

pattern on a label; or skip index mode, which prints ONE format over multiple labels, since these features unnecessarily waste a label. A batch separator label is different from an overstrike label.

RFID Regulatory Compliance

This section details the regulatory compliance information specific to the RFID components in your printer. It may not apply to other RF devices in the printer. Refer to the documentation provided with those other RF devices for regulatory information.

Paxar RF products are designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in the locations into which they are sold and will be labeled as required. The majority of Paxar RF devices are type approved and do not require the user to obtain a license or authorization before using the equipment. Check your local regulations for more specific information. Any changes or modifications to Paxar equipment not expressly approved by Paxar could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

Getting Started 1-3

FCC RF Exposure Guidelines

To comply with FCC exposure requirements, antennas that are mounted externally at remote locations or operating near users at stand-alone desktop of similar configurations must operate with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from all persons.

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure:

The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections

2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operations.

CAUTION: The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference

basis with other devices operating at this frequency when using the listed antenna.

If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

♦ Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

♦ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

♦ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

which the receiver is connected.

Collocation Statement:

This device must not be collocated with any other antenna or transmitters.

1-4 Getting Started

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A especte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le Materiél Brouilleur du Canada.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This RFID Printer is authorized for use in all EU and EFTA member states with restricted use in Belgium, France, and Italy. Please refer to the users manuals for further details..

CE Marking & European Union Compliance

Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with the CE Mark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included: Normes (EN), as follows.

Reference Standards:

♦ EN 60950: Safety of information technology equipment

♦ EN 301 489: ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio

equipment and services

♦ EN 300 220: Short Range Devices (SRD); Radio equipment to be

used in the 25 MHz to 1 000 MHz frequency range with power levels ranging up to 500 mW; Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

♦ EN 55022: Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance

characteristics of information technology equipment

♦ EN 55024: Information technology equipment - Immunity

characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

Note: Operating frequency range: 869.525 MHz +27dBm or < 500Mw

Max.

Getting Started 1-5

1-6 Getting Started

MULTI-PROTOCOL ENCODING

This chapter contains specific information for the multi-protocol printer, including using the RFID, Setup Menu.

About RFID Supplies

RFID supplies are available in four-inch widths and a variety of lengths. See the table below for the minimum feed lengths, recommended print and supply position settings, and non-print zone. Printing over the RFID tag (or inlay) causes printing irregularity, so we recommend the following print and supply position settings. Refer to the RFID Setup Guide & Supply Chart for illustrations to determine which type of RFID supplies you are using and basic printer configuration information.

Transponder

Type

Alien Technology

Squiggle Class 1 (64-bit)

Alien Technology

Squiggle Class 1 (96-bit)

Rafsec UCODE (96-bit)

Only EU & EFTA

Alien Technology

M Class 1 (96-bit)

Rafsec Class 1 (96-bit)

Impinj ZumaRFID 0+

Propeller (96-bit)

Only USA & Canada

Impinj ZumaRFID 0+

Banjo (96-bit)

Only USA & Canada

Matrics Class 0+

(96-bit) Only USA & Canada

TI-RFid

Gen 2 (96-bit)

Impinj MonzaRFID

Gen 2 Propeller (96-bit)

Impinj MonzaRFID

Gen 2 Banjo (96-bit)

Note: Matrics 0+ and Impinj Gen 2 protocols are only included for demo purposes.

Width x Min. Feed Length

4x1 +40 -50

4x1 +70 -80

4x1.5

4x2

4x6

Contact

Paxar

4x2

Contact

Paxar

Contact

Paxar

Position*

No special settings

For DEMO purposes none

No special settings

For DEMO purposes none

Supply

Position*

required

Non-Print

Zone**

0.3”

trailing edge

0.3”

trailing edge

0.5”

trailing edge

none

Multi-Protocol Encoding 2-1

* Depending on the width of the inter-label gap (space between die cut labels), you

may need to increase or decrease the print and supply position settings. Do not

modify the Supply Position when using RFID supplies greater than two-inches feed length. If necessary, you can modify the Print Position; however, make sure

you do not move the tag out of the readable and programmable range.

** The trailing edge is the edge of the label that exits the printer last, regardless of

how the format is designed on the label.

One-Inch Feed Length Guidelines

When using RFID supplies with a one-inch feed length, follow these guidelines:

♦ Adjust the supply and print positions according to the table on the

previous page.

♦ Do not use peel mode, enable backfeed, or select overstrike for the

error action mode.

♦ Do not use the verifier with one-inch feed supplies.

♦ A non-print zone exists at the trailing edge of each label, according to

the table on the previous page. The trailing edge is the edge of the label that exits the printer last; regardless of how the format is designed on the label.

2-2 Multi-Protocol Encoding

Trailing Edge

Leading Edge

4” wide by 1” tall RFID Label

Non-print Zone varies for 1” Feed RFID Supplies

Using the RFID Setup Menu

Adj

Use the RFID Setup Menu to Read a tag, set the number of Write Attempts, Read Power, Write Power, Clear Data, print an RFID Configuration label, and select a different Protocol.

MAIN MENU

Setup

RFID

Read

Option Choices Default

Read Tag NA NA

Write Retries 1-5 3

Signal Adjust 0-6 2

RF Power Read Power 1-27/Write Power 1-27 18

Clear Data Yes/No No

Print Config Yes/No No

Protocol

Write Retries

Class1 96/Class1 64/UCODE/Impinj 0+/ Matrics DEMO/Gen2

Signal

ust

RF Power

Clear Data

Print Confi

Protocol

Class1 96

When you turn on the RFID printer, “Monarch Initializing” flashes briefly and then you see “Print Mode Ready.” If an error occurs while the printer is initializing, the error message flashes briefly on the display and then you see “Print Mode Ready.” The printer displays “Not available” when you try to select the RFID menus if the module is inoperative.

The printer accepts RFID and non-RFID batches once you see “Print Mode Ready.”

Multi-Protocol Encoding 2-3

Read Tag

Use this option to read what is programmed into an RFID tag.

To change the setting, from the Main Menu, select Setup, then RFID. Then follow these steps.

1. Press  or  until you see

RFID Read Tag 

2. Lay the RFID tag you just programmed inside the supply path with the tag’s antenna over the printer’s box antenna. (The box antenna is located behind the platen roller.)

3. Press Enter/Pause. Data appears on the display.

If the tag cannot be read “Illegal Command” appears briefly on the display. Try slightly moving the tag forward or back in the supply path over the box antenna and try again.

If the tag can be read, you see whatever data was programmed, such as

Complete 0123456789ABCDEF

The programmed data is always displayed in ASCII Hex format, regardless of which data type was entered.

Press  to scroll through the data (if using a 96-bit RFID tag).

Press Enter/Pause or Escape/Clear to return to the RFID Menu.

4. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.

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Write Retries

Write Retries is the number of times the interrogator tries to program the RFID tag in the RF Field. If the interrogator fails to program the RFID tag, an RFID error is generated. See “RFID Errors” for more information. When an RFID error is generated, the printer may automatically print an overstrike pattern. See “Setting the Error Action” for more information.

If the RFID tag is programmed on the first try, the module proceeds to the next step in the cycle. If not, the module attempts to program the tag up to the Write Retries setting. The range is one to five, with a default setting of three. Maximum throughput results when tags are programmed on the first try.

If Write Retries is set to one, the printer’s throughput may be increased; however, a good RFID tag may be reported as not programmable. If Write Retries is set to five, the printer’s throughput may be decreased; however, the number of RFID tags programmed may or may not increase.

1. Press  or  until you see

RFID  Write Retries 

2. Press Enter/Pause. The current setting is displayed, for example:

Write Retries? [1/5]: +3

3. Press  or  to increase or decrease the setting. After you display the option you want, press Enter/Pause.

4. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.

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Signal Adjust

Use the Signal Adjustment to increase the strength of the RF Field emitted by the printer’s antenna. The higher the value, the greater the power of the RF Field.

If the Read Power is set too low or too high, the RFID tag in the RF field may not be read.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when changing the Signal

Adjustment because the RFID tags may become non-

functional!

To change the setting, from the Main Menu, select Setup, then RFID. Then follow these steps.

1. Press  or  until you see

RFID  Signal Adjust 

2. Press Enter/Pause. The current setting is displayed, for example:

SIGNAL ADJUST [0/6]: +2

3. Press  or  to increase or decrease the setting. After you display the option you want, press Enter/Pause.

4. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.

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RF Power (Read/Write Settings)

Use the RF Power menu to set the Read and Write power settings. The Read and Write Power settings increase the strength of the RF Field emitted by the printer’s antenna. The higher the value, the greater the power of the RF Field.

If either the Read or Write Power settings are too high or too low, you may not be able to read the tags or you may change the data that was programmed in to adjacent RFID tags.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when increasing or decreasing

the Read and Write Powers because the RFID tags

may become non-functional!

To change the settings, from the Main Menu, select Setup, then RFID. Then follow these steps.

1. Press  or  until you see

RFID  RF Power

2. Press Enter/Pause. You are prompted to enter the Read Power.

READ POWER [1/27]: +13

3. Press  or  to increase or decrease the setting. After you display the option you want, press Enter/Pause. Next, you are prompted to enter the Write Power.

WRITE POWER [13/27]: +18

Notice the value you entered for the Read Power is shown as the lowest value available for the Write Power. (13 in the example above.)

4. Press  or  to increase or decrease the setting. After you display the option you want, press Enter/Pause.

5. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.

Multi-Protocol Encoding 2-7

Clear Data

The printer keeps track and stores the following items that can only be cleared when you select “Yes” to clear data:

♦ The number of RFID tags successfully programmed.

♦ The number of RFID tags that failed programming.

Depending on your application and volume of labels printed, you may want to clear this data daily or after each batch.

To change the setting, from the Main Menu, select Setup, then RFID. Then follow these steps.

1. Press  or  until you see

RFID  Clear Data? 

2. Press Enter/Pause.

Are You Sure? No 

3. Press  or  to see the other option. After you display the option you want, press Enter/Pause. If you select “Yes,” all data collected since the last time it was cleared is erased. If you select “No,” no data is erased.

4. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.

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Print Configuration Label

The RFID configuration label displays the module’s Firmware and Hardware Versions, Module Type, Frequency, all the Setup, RFID Menu options, Good RFID Tags (number of RFID tags successfully programmed since last cleared), and Bad RFID Tags (number of RFID tags that failed programming since last cleared).

Depending on your application and volume of labels printed, you may want to print this configuration label daily or after each batch.

To change the setting, from the Main Menu, select Setup, then RFID. Then follow these steps.

1. Press  or  until you see

RFID  Print Config

2. Press Enter/Pause. The configuration label prints.

If the Module Type on your label displays “Alien,” see Appendix A, “Single Protocol Information,” for more information.

You can also display the Firmware and Hardware Versions using the Diagnostics Menu. See “Version Information,” in Chapter 3 for more information.

3. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.

Multi-Protocol Encoding 2-9

Protocol

The multi-protocol printer supports the following UHF protocols:

♦ Class1 Generation 1 96-bit

♦ Class1 Generation 1 64-bit

♦ UCODE Version 1.19

♦ Impinj 0+

♦ Matrics DEMO (Matrics 0+)

♦ Class 1 Generation 2 (Gen 2)

Matrics 0+ and Impinj Gen 2

protocols are only included for demo

purposes. Contact your RFID Account Manager to obtain Matrics 0+ and Impinj Gen 2 supplies in limited quantities for demo purposes.

After you select a different protocol, you are prompted to enter the new Read and Write Power settings. Refer to the RFID Setup Guide & Supply Chart provided with your printer for more information about those settings. To change the setting, from the Main Menu, select Setup, then RFID. Then follow these steps.

1. Press  or  until you see

RFID  Protocol

2. Press Enter/Pause. The current setting is displayed, for example:

PROTOCOL Class1 96 

3. Press  or  to change the protocol. After you display the option you want, press Enter/Pause.

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4. After you select a different protocol, you are prompted to enter the Read Power.

READ POWER [1/27]: +13

5. Press  or  to increase or decrease the setting. After you display the option you want, press Enter/Pause. Next, you are prompted to enter the Write Power.

WRITE POWER [13/27]: +18

Notice the value you entered for the Read Power is shown as the lowest value available for the Write Power. (13 in the example above.)

6. Press  or  to increase or decrease the setting. After you display the option you want, press Enter/Pause.

7. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.

Multi-Protocol Encoding 2-11

2-12 Multi-Protocol Encoding

SETTING UP THE PRINTER

Use this chapter to

♦ set the supply and print positions, if necessary

♦ set the Error Action for RFID labels

♦ view the Diagnostics version information.

Setting the Print and Supply Positions

Do not modify the Supply Position when using RFID supplies greater than a two-inch feed length. Doing so may move the RFID tag out of

the RF Field’s readable and programmable range. If necessary, you can modify the Print Position; however, make sure you do not move the tag out of the readable and programmable range.

When using RFID supplies with a one-inch feed length, see the table in Chapter 2, “Multi-Protocol Encoding,” for the Supply and Print Position settings. (From the Main Menu, select Setup, Supply, Positioning, then select Print Position and Supply Position.)

Using the Setup Supply Menu

MAIN MENU

Supply Type

Dispense Position

Ribbon

Backfeed Distance

Speed

Separators

Setup

Supply

Feed Mode

Skip Index

Backfeed

Knife Control

Setting Up the Printer 3-1

Positioning

Error Action

The following table lists the Supply Menu options.

Option Choices Default Use for RFID

Supply Type Aperture/Die Cut/Black Mark/

Continuous Ribbon No/Yes/High Energy Yes Any Speed 2.5/4.0/6.0/8.0/10.0/Default

Note: The printer pauses while

programming the RFID tag. Feed Mode Continuous/On-Demand Continuous Any Backfeed Off/On/Extended Off Conditional* Print Position -450 to 450 0 Conditional* Supply Position -300 to 300 0 Conditional* Margin Position -99 to 99 0 Any Cut Position -300 to 300

Note: The knife is not currently

supported for use with RFID

supplies. Dispense Position 50 to 200 65 Conditional* Backfeed Distance 10 to 200 65 Conditional* Separators No/Yes/Long No Not recommended Skip Index No/Yes No Not recommended Knife Control -20 to 20 0 0 only Error Action Normal

Overstrike/Continue 1x to 5x

Note: If using “overstrike,” do not

use Peel Mode.

* Depends on the supply’s feed length. See “Setting the Print and Supply Positions” for more information.

Die Cut Die Cut

Default Any

0 0 only

Normal Conditional*

Setting the Error Action

The recovery action from an error condition is in the Setup, Supply Menu. You can change how the printer responds to a bad label. The choices include normal and overstrike/continue one to five consecutive bad labels. The overstrike pattern is created to prevent someone from using the label.

Selecting overstrike and continue 1x-5x sets the number of times the printer prints an overstrike pattern on consecutively bad labels before generating an error. The user must clear the error before operation can continue.

3-2 Setting Up the Printer

Consider this scenario when the error action is set to overstrike/continue 3x:

If the printer errors on the first label, an overstrike pattern is printed, but the printer attempts to reprint the image up to three times. If the third consecutive label also generates an error, an overstrike pattern is printed; however, the printer stops and the error message is displayed. The operator must resolve the error condition before printing continues.

In the above example, if the third label did NOT generate an error,

♦ the batch image is printed

♦ the consecutive error counter is reset

♦ the printer continues processing the batch.

Error Action Modes

Normal (default)

Overstrike/Continue 1x Overstrike/Continue 2x Overstrike/Continue 3x Overstrike/Continue 4x Overstrike/Continue 5x

The printer errors and the condition causing the error is displayed. The error must be cleared before operation can continue. An operator must press Escape/Clear to clear the error and continue printing. No overstrike pattern is printed.

The printer prints an overstrike pattern on one, two, three, four, or five consecutive labels and stops printing after the selected number of overstrike patterns have been printed. An operator must press Escape/Clear to clear the error and continue printing.

Note: The printer does not recalibrate (feed a blank label) after any

RFID error.

For more information about the error actions, see the following table.

Error Action

Overstrike/Continue 1-5 No No No

Normal (no overstrike) Yes Yes Yes

Standard

Peel

Verifier with

Peel

RFID with

Peel

Note: If using the Overstrike and Continue error mode, do not use peel

mode.

Setting Up the Printer 3-3

To change the setting, from the Main Menu, select Setup, then Supply. Then follow these steps.

1. Press Å or Æ until you see

SUPPLY Å Error Action

2. Press Enter/Pause. The current setting is displayed, for example:

ERROR ACTION Å Ostrk/Cont 1x Æ

3. Press Å or Æ see the other options. After you display the option you want, press Enter/Pause.

4. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.

Depending on the selected error action, you may or

may not see a label with the overstrike pattern.

3-4 Setting Up the Printer

If an RFID error occurs, the format is not printed on the label, but the overstrike pattern is.

If a non-RFID error (verifier error) occurs, the format prints on the label with the overstrike pattern.

RFID Overstrike

Non- RFID Overstrike printed from a verifier error

Setting Up the Printer 3-5

Version Information

The RFID version information is included in the Diagnostics Menu. When prompted for the diagnostics password, press Feed/Cut three times and then press Enter/Pause.

MAIN MENU

Diagnostics

Printer

Knife

1284 Port

Version

RFID Hardware

User Diag

RFID Firmware

Service Diag

1. From the Diagnostics Menu, press Å or Æ until you see

DIAGNOSTICS Version Æ

2. Press Enter/Pause.

VERSION Å RFID Hardware Æ

3. Use Å or Æ to see all the options: Printer, Knife, 1284 Port, RFID Hardware, or RFID Firmware. After you display the option you want, press Enter/Pause. A screen similar to this one is displayed:

Model M9855 93100501

The RFID versions are for the antenna/board (hardware) and firmware. Your version information for Hardware and Firmware may appear different from the one shown.

You can also display the Firmware and Hardware Versions by printing an RFID Configuration Label. See Chapter 2, “MultiProtocol Encoding,” for more information.

4. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.

3-6 Setting Up the Printer

DEFINING THE RFID DATA

FIELD

The Monarch Printer Control Language II (MPCLII) RFID Data Field contains the information you want programmed into the RFID tag. The syntax of the RFID Data Field is similar to the standard non-printable text field format.

Syntax X,field#,#ofchar,data_type¦

X1. X RFID Data Field.

X2. field# Unique number from 0-999 assigned to this field.

X3. #ofchar Number of characters in RFID Data Field. The exact

Number of Characters per Data Type

RFID Tag Type Hex or ASCII ASCII Hex ASCII Binary

Class1 64-bit (8 bytes) 8 16 64

Class1 96-bit (12 bytes) 12 24 96

UCODE (12 bytes) 12 24 96

Impinj 0+ (12 bytes) 12 24 96

Matrics 0+ (12 bytes) 12 24 96

Note: An error 715 occurs if the printer does not receive the correct

amount of data (either 64-bits or 96-bits). You can pad data to make sure you have the correct amount of bits. See “Using Option 30,” for more information. The only valid characters in ASCII Hex format are numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F; in ASCII Binary format, use only 0 and 1.

X4. data_type Data type. Options:

Multiple data types are offered, which allows

number of characters depends on data type below.

0 ASCII Hex - default (ASCII representation of Hex) 1 ASCII 2 ASCII Binary (ASCII representation of Binary) 3 Hex

flexibility and compatibility with your host system. You should know the data type your host provides. See the examples on the following pages.

Defining the RFID Data Field 4-1

For example, the letter A has a decimal value of 65 in the ASCII table. The hex (base

(

)

16) equivalent of decimal (base 10) is 41. Hex 41 in binary notation is 01000001.

Data Type Character MPCL Batch Data for a 96-bit RFID tag

ASCII H e x 4 1 "414141414141414141414141"

ASCII A "AAAAAAAAAAAA"

ASCII Binary 01000001 "01000001010000010100000101000001010000010100000101000001

0100000101000001010000010100000101000001"

Hex ~065 "~065~065~065~065~065~065~065~065~065~065~065~065"

Example X,5,24,0¦

Defines an RFID Data Field (field #5) with exactly 24 ASCII Hex characters for a 96-bit RFID tag.

Sample Format

{F,1,A,R,E,600,400,"RDCI"¦ L,V,500,115,90,85,3¦ L,V,298,245,90,102,3¦ C,568,8,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,"FROM:",0¦ C,568,125,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,"CARRIER:",0¦ C,387,8,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"(420) SHIP TO POSTAL CODE",0¦ C,391,250,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"APPOINTMENT NUMBER:",0¦ C,327,250,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"ITEM:",0¦ C,190,8,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"UPC SHIPPING CONTAINER CODE",0¦ T,1,15,V,529,220,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,0¦ B,3,13,V,311,28,8,4,50,8,L,0¦ B,4,14,V,17,60,50,5,130,8,L,0¦ X,5,24,0¦ T,6,20,V,415,270,0,50,15,15,B,L,0,2¦ R,4,5,1,16,1,0¦ . . .}

RFID Data Field

Copy Option from field 5 (RFID Data Field) to field 6

Text field

4-2 Defining the RFID Data Field

Sample Batch Data

{B,1,N,1¦ 1,”RFID TEST”¦ 3,”1005678”¦ 4,”67-90-32”¦ 5,”0123456789ABCDEF12345678”¦ 6,"ABCDEFG"¦ . . .}

RFID Data Field Batch Data in

SCII Hex

The RFID Data Field contains exactly 24 characters of data in ASCII Hex format for a 96-bit RFID tag.

Copy Option Example

{F,2,A,R,E,400,400,"ASCIIHEX"¦ X,2,24,0¦ T,1,50,V,10,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0¦ R,4,2,1,16,1,2¦}

{B,2,N,2¦

Copy data from RFID Data field to text field

1,"313233343536373831323334"¦ 2,"313233343536373831323334"¦}

This example uses option 4 to copy data from the RFID Data Field and displays the data in text field 1. Note the data type being used is ASCII Hex, so the data in the RFID Data Field is in ASCII Hex format. This example uses a 96-bit RFID tag.

Defining the RFID Data Field 4-3

Applying Options to the RFID Data Field

All the normal field options (copy, merge, pad, increment, etc.) can be applied to the RFID Data Field. However, certain restrictions may apply.

♦ To copy, merge, pad, or increment data in the RFID Data Field, the

copied/merged/padded/incremented data must be in the same format specified in the RFID Data Field. For example, to copy data into the RFID Data Field using ASCII Hex, the field being copied must be in ASCII Hex format; otherwise, unexpected results may occur.

♦ When incrementing the RFID Data Field, see the following table for an

explanation of how the field increments.

Data Type How the Field Increments

ASCII Hex 0 to F (0123456789ABCDEF), then back to 0 ASCII Binary 0 to 1 or 1 to 0 ASCII or Hex next position in 0 to 255 range

♦ If Option 60 (Increment Field) contains the character “D” to

decrement, it is ignored and the field is instead incremented by one.

♦ When incrementing the RFID Data Field, the only valid value to

increment is by one.

♦ Use caution when incrementing an RFID field if data is coming directly

from your host because the field must be incremented in ASCII Hex (or other specified data type).

4-4 Defining the RFID Data Field

Using Option 30 (Pad Data)

You can add characters to one side of a field to "pad" the field. Padding allows you to fill in the remaining spaces when the entered data does not fill an entire field.

If a variable length field is not completely filled with batch data, this option fills the remaining positions in the field with the character designated by Option 30.

Syntax R,30,L/R,"character"¦

R1. R Option Header.

R2. 30 Option 30.

R3. L/R Indicates type of padding

L Pad field on left side

R Pad field on right side

R4. "character" Pad character must be within the 0 - 255 decimal

range and enclosed inside quotation marks.

Note: The pad character must be in the same format specified in the

RFID Data Field. See “Defining the RFID Data Field” for more information.

Example R,30,L,"A"¦

Pads data with an "A" on the left side of the field.

Example

X,2,24,0¦ R,30,R,”0”¦

Pads the data in the RFID Data Field with a “0” on the right side of the data. This example uses a 96-bit RFID tag.

Defining the RFID Data Field 4-5

96-bit RFID Tag RFID Data Field Examples

The 96-bit data that can be displayed using the printer’s Setup, RFID Menu for all these examples is the same: “313233343536373839303132.” See “Read Tag” for more information about displaying what is programmed into an RFID tag.

ASCII HEX Example

{F,2,A,R,E,400,400,"ASCIIHEX"¦ T,1,50,V,10,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0¦ X,2,24,0¦}

{B,2,N,1¦ 1,"313233343536373839303132"¦ 2,"313233343536373839303132"¦}

ASCII Hex data type is selected in the RFID Data Field and the batch data is entered as ASCII Hex.

ASCII Example

{F,2,A,R,E,400,400,"ASCII"¦ T,1,50,V,10,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0¦ X,2,12,1¦}

{B,2,N,1¦ 1,"123456789012"¦ 2,"123456789012"¦}

ASCII data type is selected in the RFID Data Field and the batch data is entered as ASCII.

ASCII BINARY Example

{F,2,A,R,E,400,400,"ASCIIBIN"¦ T,1,96,V,10,10,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0¦ X,2,96,2¦}

{B,2,N,1¦ 1,"0011000100110010001100110011010000110101001101100011011 10011100000111001001100000011000100110010"¦ 2,"0011000100110010001100110011010000110101001101100011011 10011100000111001001100000011000100110010"¦}

Note: The ASCII Binary data needs to be entered on one line. Do not

use line breaks to wrap the data. This data is shown on several lines because of the font size and margins.

4-6 Defining the RFID Data Field

ASCII Binary data type is selected in the RFID Data Field and the batch data is entered as ASCII Binary.

HEX Example

{F,2,A,R,E,400,400,"HEX"¦ T,1,50,V,10,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0¦ X,2,12,3¦}

{B,2,N,1¦ 1,"~049~050~051~052~053~054~055~056~057~048~049~050"¦ 2,"~049~050~051~052~053~054~055~056~057~048~049~050"¦}

Hex data type is selected in the RFID Data Field and the batch data is entered as Hex.

Note: Tilde numbers are decimal 0 – 255, which is how Hex values

must be entered.

SSCC96 Example

{F,45,A,R,E,600,400,"SSCC96"¦ C,45,220,0,50,10,10,B,L,0,2,"®"¦ C,75,385,0,50,40,30,B,L,0,2,"Monarch RFID"¦ C,110,385,0,50,6,6,B,L,0,2,"SHIP TO RFID USER"¦ C,110,150,0,50,6,6,B,L,0,2,"CARRIER"¦ C,150,150,0,50,9,9,B,L,0,2,"PRO:"¦ C,165,150,0,50,9,9,B,L,0,2,"B/L:"¦ C,200,380,0,50,18,15,B,L,0,2,"PAXAR AMERICAS, Inc."¦ C,235,380,0,50,14,12,B,L,0,2,"EMAIL: RFID@PAXAR.COM"¦ C,255,380,0,50,14,12,B,L,0,2,"PHONE: 1 800 543-6650"¦ C,275,345,0,50,6,6,B,L,0,2,"VENDOR STK NO:"¦ C,275,110,0,50,6,6,B,L,0,2,"PACK/UNITS:"¦ C,360,330,0,50,10,10,B,L,0,2,"EPC Pure Identity:"¦ C,275,190,0,50,6,6,B,L,0,2,"COLOR:"¦ C,315,110,0,50,6,6,B,L,0,2,"SIZE/STYLE:"¦ C,415,390,0,50,12,12,B,L,0,2,"EPC#:"¦ L,S,098,005,098,395,6,""¦ L,S,170,005,170,395,6,""¦ L,S,098,155,170,155,6,""¦ L,S,260,005,260,395,6,""¦ L,S,390,005,390,395,6,""¦ T,1,15,V,130,335,0,50,13,12,B,L,0,2¦ B,2,15,V,165,365,8,4,25,0,L,2¦ T,3,20,V,130,150,0,50,13,12,B,L,0,2¦ T,4,20,V,150,110,0,50,10,12,B,L,0,2¦ T,5,20,V,165,110,0,50,10,12,B,L,0,2¦ T,12,10,V,295,370,0,50,15,18,B,L,0,2¦ T,13,10,V,295,110,0,50,15,18,B,L,0,2¦

Defining the RFID Data Field 4-7

T,14,50,V,380,385,0,50,12,11,B,L,0,2¦ T,15,10,V,295,200,0,50,15,18,B,L,0,2¦ T,16,10,V,335,155,0,50,15,18,B,L,0,2¦ T,18,30,V,550,330,0,50,15,18,B,L,0,2¦ B,17,20,V,530,340,50,6,110,0,L,2¦

Text Field with EPC Data

X,19,24¦ R,60¦

T,20,40,V,415,330,0,50,12,13,B,L,0,2¦ R,4,19,1,40,1,1¦}

Batch Data

{B,45,N,1¦ 1,"VENDOR USA"¦ 2,"42060512"¦ 3,"PAXAR AMERICAS"¦ 4,"0987764356"¦ 5,"0020545640"¦ 12,"0075687332"¦ 13,"3600"¦

14,"urn:epc:tag:sscc-96:1.0028028.0000001235"¦ 15,"RED"¦ 16,"48~"/TOUGH"¦ 17,"009280287586887"¦ 18,"0 09 28028 75688 7"¦

19,"313401B5F0000004D3000000"¦ 20,"0"¦}

RFID Data Field and Incrementing Field Option

Text Field Batch Data

RFID Field Batch Data

4-8 Defining the RFID Data Field

SGTIN 96 Example

{F,46,A,R,E,600,400,"SGTIN96"¦ C,45,220,0,50,10,10,B,L,0,2,"®"¦ C,75,385,0,50,40,30,B,L,0,2,"Monarch RFID"¦ C,110,385,0,50,6,6,B,L,0,2,"SHIP TO RFID USER"¦ C,110,150,0,50,6,6,B,L,0,2,"CARRIER"¦ C,150,150,0,50,9,9,B,L,0,2,"PRO:"¦ C,165,150,0,50,9,9,B,L,0,2,"B/L:"¦ C,200,380,0,50,18,15,B,L,0,2,"PAXAR AMERICAS, Inc."¦ C,235,380,0,50,14,12,B,L,0,2,"EMAIL: RFID@PAXAR.COM"¦ C,255,380,0,50,14,12,B,L,0,2,"PHONE: 1 800 543-6650"¦ C,275,345,0,50,6,6,B,L,0,2,"VENDOR STK NO:"¦ C,275,110,0,50,6,6,B,L,0,2,"PACK/UNITS:"¦ C,360,330,0,50,10,10,B,L,0,2,"EPC Pure Identity:"¦ C,275,190,0,50,6,6,B,L,0,2,"COLOR:"¦ C,315,110,0,50,6,6,B,L,0,2,"SIZE/STYLE:"¦ C,415,390,0,50,12,12,B,L,0,2,"EPC#:"¦ L,S,098,005,098,395,6,""¦ L,S,170,005,170,395,6,""¦ L,S,098,155,170,155,6,""¦ L,S,260,005,260,395,6,""¦ L,S,390,005,390,395,6,""¦ T,1,15,V,130,335,0,50,13,12,B,L,0,2¦ B,2,15,V,165,365,8,4,25,0,L,2¦ T,3,20,V,130,150,0,50,13,12,B,L,0,2¦ T,4,20,V,150,110,0,50,10,12,B,L,0,2¦ T,5,20,V,165,110,0,50,10,12,B,L,0,2¦ T,12,10,V,295,370,0,50,15,18,B,L,0,2¦ T,13,10,V,295,110,0,50,15,18,B,L,0,2¦

T,14,50,V,380,385,0,50,12,11,B,L,0,2¦ T,15,10,V,295,200,0,50,15,18,B,L,0,2¦ T,16,10,V,335,155,0,50,15,18,B,L,0,2¦ T,18,30,V,550,330,0,50,15,18,B,L,0,2¦ B,17,20,V,530,340,50,6,110,0,L,2¦

X,19,24¦ R,60¦

T,20,40,V,415,330,0,50,12,13,B,L,0,2¦ R,4,19,1,40,1,1¦}

Text Field with EPC Data

RFID Data Field and Incrementing Field Option

Defining the RFID Data Field 4-9

Batch Data

{B,46,N,1¦ 1,"VENDOR USA"¦ 2,"42060512"¦ 3,"PAXAR AMERICAS"¦ 4,"0987764356"¦ 5,"0020545640"¦ 12,"0075687332"¦ 13,"3600"¦

14,"urn:epc:tag:sgtin-96:1.0028028.001234.2"¦ 15,"RED"¦ 16,"48~"/TOUGH"¦ 17,"009280287586887"¦ 18,"0 09 28028 75688 7"¦

19,"303401B5F001348000000002"¦ 20,"0"¦}

Text Field Batch Data

RFID Field Batch Data

4-10 Defining the RFID Data Field

TROUBLESHOOTING

Use this chapter as a reference for any RFID errors you may receive.

Problem Action

Printer displays “Please Wait RFID Initialization.”

Printer displays “RFID Detection Not Complete.”

Printer displays “Monarch Initializing.”

Printer does not read or program the RFID tag.

You sent an RFID batch before the printer communicated with the interrogator. The printer prints the RFID batch once communication with the interrogator is complete.

You tried to access the Setup, RFID Menu before the printer communicated with the interrogator. Press Escape/Clear until you see “Print Mode Ready.” Wait several seconds and then try to access the Setup, RFID Menu again.

This message should flash briefly on the display when you turn on the RFID printer. If it does not disappear, turn off the printer; wait fifteen seconds and then turn on the printer.

Make sure the following are set correctly for your inlay (RFID tag) type: Protocol (Class 1, Class 0+, etc.), Read Power, and Write Power. Refer to your RFID Setup Guide & Supply Chart for more information.

Troubleshooting 5-1

RFID Errors

052 Data type in the RFID Data Field must be 0, 1, 2, or 3. See “Defining the RFID

Data Field” for more information.

715 Invalid data length/data mismatch. The data in the RFID Data Field has an

incorrect data length or there is a data type mismatch between selected data type and actual data entered. See “Defining the RFID Data Field” for more information on the data length and for selecting the appropriate data type for the data being entered. Check with your System Administrator about your format.

740 Command, hardware, inventory, or memory allocation error. There may be an

RFID hardware or memory allocation error.

741

742 Tag erase failed. The RFID ta

743 Program tag failed. The RFID tag was found in the RF Field, but could not be

744 Tag locked fail. The RFID tag is unable to be programmed, because it is already

746 Lock tag fail. The RFID tag has not been locked to prevent reprogramming. This

747 Time out failure. Any RFID command (read, program, etc.) has failed to complete

748 Invalid data length/data mismatch from RFID interrogator module. The RFID

749 RFID Verify Fail. The RFID verification process failed after writing (programming)

The printer does not recalibrate (feed a blank label) after any RFID error. Call Technical Support for any message not listed.

RFID tag missing. Tag not found in RF Field. The RFID tag was not found in the RF Field (area inside the printer where RFID tag is programmed.) Check supply loading. If you made supply or print position settings, make sure the RFID tag was not moved out of the programmable range. See “About RFID Supplies,” in Chapter 2 for more information.

was found in the RF Field, but could not be erased. Increase the number of retries. If this error occurs consecutively, increase or decrease the RFID power setting by one. If the RFID power is set too low, you may affect the data programmed in adjacent labels.

programmed. Increase the number of retries. If this error occurs consecutively, increase or decrease the RFID power setting by one. If the RFID power is set too low, you may affect the data programmed in adjacent labels.

locked. This is considered a bad RFID tag. See “Error Action” on how to handle the error.

is considered a bad RFID tag. See “Error Action” on how to handle the error.

in the maximum amount of allowed time.

interrogator module found a problem with the data received from the printer.

tag. This is considered a bad RFID tag. See “Error Action” on how to handle the error.

5-2 Troubleshooting

SINGLE PROTOCOL ENCODING

Read this information if the RFID Configuration Label displays “Alien” for the Module Type. You have an original RFID printer that has been upgraded from version 2.0/version 2.2 firmware to version 3.1. Even with the upgraded firmware, you cannot select a different protocol. Only Class 1 64-bit and Class 1 96-bit protocols are available. The printer determines which protocol to use based on the amount of data sent.

This appendix only lists the differences between the original RFID module and the current one.

One-Inch Feed Length Guidelines

When using RFID supplies with a one-inch feed length, adjust the supply and print positions. Set the Print Position to +40 and the Supply Position to –50. Depending on the width of the inter-label gap (space between die cut labels), you may need to increase or decrease these values.

About the RFID Setup Menu

Use the RFID Setup Menu to Read a Tag, set the number of Find Retries, Erase Retries, Program Cycles, Lock Attempts, Attenuation, Clear Data and Print an RFID Configuration label.

MAIN MENU

Setup

RFID

Read Ta

Find Retries

Erase Retries

Program

cles

Lock

ttempts

Attenuation

Single Protocol Encoding A-1

Clear Data

Print Confi

Option Choices Default

Read Tag NA NA Find Retries 1-5 3 Erase Retries 1-5 3 Program Cycles 1-5 3 Lock Attempts 1-5 3 Attenuation 2-10 5 Clear Data Yes/No No Print Config Yes/No No

Lock Attempts

The number of times the interrogator tries to lock the RFID tag in the RF Field. When a tag is locked, the data cannot be reprogrammed. See “Using Option 63,” for more information.

If the interrogator fails to lock the RFID tag, an RFID error is generated. See “RFID Errors” for more information. When an RFID error is generated, you may want to print an overstrike pattern. See “Setting the Error Action” for more information.

If the RFID tag is locked on the first try, the module proceeds to the next step in the cycle. If not, the module attempts to lock the tag up to the Lock Attempts setting. The range is one to five, with a default setting of three. Maximum throughput results when tags are locked on the first try.

To change the setting, from the Main Menu, select Setup, then RFID. Then follow these steps.

1. Press Å or Æ until you see

RFID Å Lock Attempts Æ

2. Press Enter/Pause. The current setting is displayed, for example:

Times to Lock [1/5]: +3

3. Press Å or Æ to increase or decrease the setting. After you display the option you want, press Enter/Pause.

4. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.

A-2 Single Protocol Encoding

Attenuation

Reduces the strength of the RF Field emitted by the printer’s antenna. The higher the value, the greater the reduction in the power of the RF Field.

If the attenuation is set too low (too much power), the tag being programmed may become non-functional and/or the data in the adjacent RFID tags may be corrupted. If the attenuation is set too high (too little power), you may not be able to program the RFID tag in the RF Field.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when decreasing the attenuation

(increasing power) because the RFID tags may

become non-functional!

To change the setting, from the Main Menu, select Setup, then RFID. Then follow these steps.

1. Press Å or Æ until you see

RFID Å Attenuation Æ

2. Press Enter/Pause. The current setting is displayed, for example:

RFID Attenuation [2/10]: +5

3. Press Å or Æ to increase or decrease the setting. After you display the option you want, press Enter/Pause.

4. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.

Single Protocol Encoding A-3

Print Configuration Label

The RFID configuration label displays Firmware Version, Hardware Version, Module Type, Frequency, all the Setup, RFID Menu options, Good RFID Tags (number of RFID tags successfully programmed since last cleared), and Bad RFID Tags (number of RFID tags that failed programming since last cleared).

Depending on your application and volume of labels printed, you may want to print this configuration label daily or after each batch.

To change the setting, from the Main Menu, select Setup, then RFID. Then follow these steps.

1. Press Å or Æ until you see

RFID Å Print Summary?

2. Press Enter/Pause. The configuration label prints.

3. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.

A-4 Single Protocol Encoding

Defining the RFID Data Field

Note: The RFID Data Field must contain exactly 12 characters (Hex or

ASCII), 24 characters in ASCII Hex format, or 96 characters in ASCII Binary format. You must enter the exact amount of

characters in the specified format or the data is not properly encoded.

Syntax X,field#,#ofchar,data_type¦

X1. X RFID Data Field.

X2. field# Unique number from 0-999 assigned to this field.

X3. #ofchar Number of characters in RFID Data Field. The exact

Number of Characters per Data Type

RFID Tag Type Hex or ASCII ASCII Hex ASCII Binary

Class1 64-bit (8 bytes) 8 16 64

Class1 96-bit (12 bytes) 12 24 96

Note: You can pad data to make sure you have the correct amount

of bits. See “Using Option 30,” for more information. The only valid characters in ASCII Hex format are numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F; in ASCII Binary format, use only 0 and 1.

X4. data_type Data type. Options:

Multiple data types are offered, which allows

number of characters depends on data type below.

0 ASCII Hex - default (ASCII representation of Hex) 1 ASCII 2 ASCII Binary (ASCII representation of Binary) 3 Hex

flexibility and compatibility with your host system. You should know the data type your host provides. See the examples on the following pages.

Single Protocol Encoding A-5

For example, the letter A has a decimal value of 65 in the ASCII table. The hex (base

16) equivalent of decimal (base 10) is 41. Hex 41 in binary notation is 01000001.

Data Type Character MPCL Batch Data

ASCII H e x 41 "414141414141414141414141"

ASCII A "AAAAAAAAAAAA"

ASCII Binary 01000001 "01000001010000010100000101000001010000010100000101000001

0100000101000001010000010100000101000001"

Hex ~065 "~065~065~065~065~065~065~065~065~065~065~065~065"

Example X,5,24,0¦

Defines an RFID Data Field (field #5) with exactly 24 ASCII Hex characters.

Using Option 63 (Lock Tag)

Use this option to prevent the data in the RFID tag from being reprogrammed. It is similar to the write-protect feature on diskettes. This is also referred to as locking a tag.

Syntax R,63,code¦

R1. R Option Header.

R2. 63 Option 63.

R3. code One ASCII character in the 0-255 range. This

character must be used to “kill” an RFID tag and must match the tag being killed. Keep track of this code, because when an RFID tag is killed, this code must match the code already “locked” in the RFID tag.

Example X,5,16,0¦

R,63,250¦

Prevents the RFID tag from being reprogrammed and sets the lock/kill code to 250.

Example X,5,16,0¦

R,63,75¦

Prevents the RFID tag from being reprogrammed and sets the lock/kill code to 75.

A-6 Single Protocol Encoding

Version Information

The RFID version information is included in the Diagnostics Menu. When prompted for the diagnostics password, press Feed/Cut three times and then press Enter/Pause.

MAIN MENU

Diagnostics

Printer

Knife

1284 Port

Version

RFID Hardware

User Diag

RFID Firmware

Service Diag

1. From the Diagnostics Menu, press Å or Æ until you see

DIAGNOSTICS Version Æ

2. Press Enter/Pause.

VERSION Å RFID Hardware Æ

Model M9855

1.0.0.10

The RFID versions are for the antenna/board (hardware) and firmware. Your version information for Hardware and Firmware may appear different from the one shown.

4. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.

Single Protocol Encoding A-7

RFID Errors

052 Data type in the RFID Data Field must be 0, 1, 2, or 3. See “Defining the RFID

Data Field” for more information.

715 Invalid data length/data mismatch. The data in the RFID Data Field has an

740 Command, hardware, inventory, or memory allocation error. There may be an

RFID hardware or memory allocation error.

741

742 Tag erase failed. The RFID ta

743 Program tag failed. The RFID tag was found in the RF Field, but could not be

744 Tag locked fail. The RFID tag is unable to be programmed, because it is already

746 Lock tag fail. The RFID tag has not been locked to prevent reprogramming. This

747 Time out failure. Any RFID command (read, program, etc.) has failed to complete

748 Invalid data length/data mismatch from RFID interrogator module. The RFID

The printer does not recalibrate (feed a blank label) after any RFID error.

Tag not found in RF field. The RFID tag was not found in the RF field (area inside the printer where RFID tag is programmed.) Check supply loading. When using RFID supplies greater than a two-inch feed length, make sure you have not adjusted the supply position. When using RFID supplies with a one-inch feed length, set the Print Position to +40 and the Supply Position to –50.

locked. This is considered a bad RFID tag. See “Error Action” on how to handle the error.

is considered a bad RFID tag. See “Error Action” on how to handle the error.

in the maximum amount of allowed time.

interrogator module found a problem with the data received from the printer.

A-8 Single Protocol Encoding

Avery 9850 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual