Oki GL408e, GL412e, GL4xxe Install Manual

RFID KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE

For printer models:

GL 4XXe Series

For printer models:

Read this Installation Guide before and during the installation of
the above accessory. Keep this Installation Guide handy for
future reference.

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1 General

1.1 Important information

1.2 Limitation of liability

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for com plianc e could void the user’s authority to operat e
the equipment.

NOTICE

This quick guid e provides im portant information o n how to
setup your new SATO product.

Be sure to read this quick guide thoroughly before using
this printer. It is an int egral part of the product and sh ould
be kept in the immediate vicinity of the device and
available to the operating staff.

All information in this manual have been compiled under
due consideration of federal standards and regulations.

The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage
resulting from:

z Disregarding these instructions
z Unintended use of the printer
z Unauthorized technical modifications
z Use of unapproved spare parts
z Use of unapproved consumables

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, purs uant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential insta lla tio n.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radi o communications. However , there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.

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1.3 Explanation of symbols

This instruction manual uses various warning icons to help
you understand the safe operation of your printer.
Explanations of the icons are below.

WARNING!

Indicates neglectful or erroneous use may
cause irreparable damage to the product,
serious injury to the operator, or worse.

CAUTION!

Indicates a specific point where caut ion should
be used. The graphic within the triangle will
indicate the specific issue, i.e.; the sign on the
left indicates a caution for potential electrical
shock.

CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in damage
to your product or host equipment.

NOTE!

Emphasizes useful tips or recommendations for
efficient and smooth operation of your printer.

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1.4 Contact and Document Information

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Leuvensesteenwe

Parc D'Activities - Rue Jacques Messager - 59175 Templemars, France

438A Alexandra Road #05-01/04, Alexandra Technopark, Singapore 119967

International Headquarters Americas

SATO INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD

438A Alexandra Road #05-01/04,

Alexandra

Phone: [phone] Fax : [phone]

Technopark, Singapore 119967

Email: [e-mail]

SATO AMERICA, INC.

10350 Nations Ford Road Suite A,

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

SATO LABELLING SOLUTIONS EUROPE GmbH

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

SATO INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.

Phone : [phone] Fax : [phone]

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

PO Box 305-031, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Charlotte, NC

Email: [e-mail]

SATO INTERNATIONAL EUROPE N.V.

369, 1932 Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, Brussels, Belgium

Email: info @b e. s ato -eu r op e. c om

69434 Hirschhorn, Germany

438A Alexandra Road #05-01/04,

Alexandra

SATO ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.

Phone: [phone]

Email: sa les@satoasi apacific.com

SATO SHANGHAI CO., LTD.

307 Haining

SATO NEW ZEALAND LTD

30 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay

ional HQ

Ersheimer Straße

SATO FRANCE SAS

(Regiona l H Q)

Technopark, Singapore 119967

Email: [e-mail]

Road, ACE Bldg, 10th Floor,

Hongkou Area,

Shanghai, China 200080

SATO GROUP OF COMPANIES

mericas

28273

Europe

71,

Fax: [phone]

Asia Pacific & Oceania

SATO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC.

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

SATO LABELING SOLUTIONS AMERICA, INC.

1140 Windham Parkw ay, Romeoville, Illinois 60446

Phone: [phone] Fax : [phone]

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

(Regional HQ)

10350 Nations Ford Road Suite A,

Charlotte, NC 28273

Email: sa t o sales@satoamerica. com

Email: [e-mail]

Horticultural Division

930 Jimmy Ann Drive

Daytona B each, FL 32117

alleyRoad,Harwich, Essex England Co12 4RR,

Phone: [phone]

Ul. Wroclawska 123, 55-015 Radwanice

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Dels Corrals Nous, 35-39, Pol. Can Roqueta,

Phone: [phone] Fax : [phone]

SATO AUTO-ID MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.

No.25, Jalan Pemberita U1/49, Temasya

Phone: [phone] F ax : 60-3-5569-4977

SATO AUTO-ID (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

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292/1 Moo 1 Theparak Road, Tumbol Theparak,

Amphur Muang, Samutprakarn 10270

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

1Nurser

venue, Clayton Business Park (1508 Centre Road)Clayton

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

SATO UK LTD

United Kin

Email : [e-mail]

SATO POLSKA SP Z O.O.

K/Wroclawia, Poland

Email: [e-mail]

SATO IBERIA S.A.

08202 - Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain

Industrial Park

Section U1, 40150 Shah Alam,

Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Selangor

Email: sa [e-mail]

SATO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.

VIC 3168, Melbour ne, Austr alia

For a full list of all SATO offices ,

refer to

www.satoworldwide.com

dom

Fax : [phone]

Extensive contact information of worldwide SATO operations can be found on the Internet at

www.satoworldwide.com

Version: SI-GL4xxe-01rA-12-06-07-RFKIG © Copyright 1994 – 2007

All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or issued to third
parties in any form whatsoever without the express permission of SATO. The
materials in this document are provided for general information and are subject to
change without notice. SATO assumes no responsibilities for any errors that may
appear.

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The complete RFID kit for the GL consists of five (5) parts: Four parts from the main
RFID kit and one part containing the RFID Reader module from AWID. All five parts
must be available before installation. Installation involves five (5) steps: Removing the
covers; removing the print head; installing the antenna and Reader, and general reassembly.

Step Instructions & Tools Image(s)

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Main RFID Kit Parts List

Y9812220001 GL RFID Kit
(w/o reader), KIT, RFID,
915, GL4 Or
Y9812220001 GL RFID Kit
(w/o reader), KIT, RFID,
869, GL4 Or
Y9812220001 GL RFID Kit
(w/o reader), RFID, 910 -

914-KOREA, GL4

Each kit consists of the
following four parts:

1. MOUNTING
READER MOUNT

SUBASSEMBLY, GL4

2. ANTENNA
ANTENNA ASSY, RFID,

GL4

3. CABLE
CABLE ASSY, RFID

INTERFACE, GL

4. SCREWS
SCREW, M4 X 8, PNH,

PHH, STL/ZN PL

SCREW, 6-19 HL X 1/2,

PHCR, SS410, ANSI
B18.6.4

RFID Reader Module Kit

This kit comes from AWID
and supplies the fifth and
final part of the complete
RFID Kit for the GL4xxe.
See the picture on the right
for details of region
configurations.

GL4xxe RFID KIT Installation

The RFID Kit (w/o reader

subassembly) before unpacking

Figure 1b.

The RFID Reader module

Three configurations are available:

 MPR-1510-V2.6H (USA

configuration)
MPR-1510-V2.6HR1 (EU

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configuration)
MPR-1510-V2.6H2 (Korea

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configuration)

Figure 1a.

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Removing the front cover

Tool(s) required

Flat blade screwdriver
(recommended)

1. Loosen and remove the
thumbscrew fastener that
secures the front cover.

2. Pull the outer edge of the
front cover outwards, and
then push the entire cover in
the direction shown by the
arrow. The cover will be
dislodged.

3. Put the cover and
thumbscrew aside.

Note:
Do not use force when removing
the front cover as this can
potentially damage the plastic
holding pins on the cover.

Removing the LEFT Side Cover

Tool(s) required

#1 Phillips + screwdriver

1. Remove three screws (see
red circles in the picture) that
secure the cover.

2. Slide the cover towards the
rear of the printer for about an
inch, and then lift the cover up
to remove it from unit (refer to
the red arrows in the picture).

3. Place the cover and three
screws aside for now.

Figure 1a.

Removing the thumbscrew

Pulling out the front cove

Figure 1b.

Figure 1c.

The LEFT side cove

Figure 1d.

Side cover removed

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Removing the Print Head

1. Release the print head
assembly by turning the head
lock latch counterclockwise.

2. Press the spring-loaded tab
as indicated here, to release
the print head.

3. Disconnect the data and
power cables from the print
head.

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4. Set the print head aside for
now.

Note:
ESD (electrostatic discharge)
protection is recommended for this
step. Anti-static lint-free gloves
should be worn at all times when
you are handling print heads.

Turning the head lock latch

Figure 2a.

Figure 2b.

Print head removed

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Installing the antenna

Part(s) Required

ANTENNA ASSY, RFID, SL4M
SCREW, 6-19 HL X 1/2, PHCR,
SS410, ANSI B18.6.4

Tool(s) required
#1 Phillips + screwdriver - 12 in. lb

1. Remove the gap sensor
paddle (circled red) by sliding
it out. Set the gap sensor
paddle aside for later use.

2. Remove the media guard
(circled yellow) that is under
the gap sensor, by removing
the associated screw (circled
blue). (Figure 3a)

3. Hook the purple catch of the
antenna handle over the rod
(circled blue) situated behind
the black platen roller. The
cable should emerge at the
bottom of the printer. See
Figures 3a and 3b.

4. The antenna handle replaces
the removed media guard,

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and will be secured by the
same screw (circled blue in
Fig 3d). Install the screw
through the lower support
hole and into the antenna
handle as shown.

5. Tighten the screw to secure
the antenna handle in place.

6. Re-install the gap sensor
paddle.

7. Re-install the print head
assembly.

Note
ESD (electrostatic discharge)
protection is recommended for this
step. Anti-static lint-free gloves are
recommended to be worn at all
times when handling the print
head. The gap sensor paddle will
be re-installed in the final step.
The original media guard must be
set aside and sent back to your
supplier for recycling.

Figure 3a.

Removing the gap sensor

paddle (red) and media

guard (yellow)

antenna
handle

purple

catch

Figure 3b.
Hook the antenna handle
over the metal rod that is

behind the platen roller.

Figure 3c.

The antenna emerges as

shown.

Figure 3c.

Securing the antenna

handle with the screw.

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Assembling the Reader Module

Parts required

READER MOUNT
SUBASSEMBLY, GL4xxe

Tool(s) required
#1 Phillips + screwdriver - 8 in. lb.

1. Plug the antenna cable into the
port on the right side of the
Reader Subassembly as
indicated in Figure 4a.

2. Route the other end of the
cable into the electronics
section of the printer. The
cable connects to the white
connector on the printer’s main
PCB, near the moto. See
Figure 4c.

3. Position the reader
subassembly within the lower
part of the print head area.
while pulling any excess length
of interface cable slack back
into the electronics side of the
printer.

4. Attach the reader subassembly
to the printer with the supplied

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screw (circled red in Figure
4b).

5. Tighten and torque the screw.

6. Close and latch the deck
assembly.

7. Position the antenna handle
above the printed orange­colored marker’s location for
testing.

Note
When installing the reader
subassembly, make sure that the
antenna or power/data cables are
not crimped by any moving part
within the mounting area.

Ports on the Reader

Antenna
cable

Figure 4a.

Subassembl

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Figure 4b.

Insert the reader as

shown

Figure 4c.

Insert the connector

as shown

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Reassembly

Tools required

#1 Phillips + screwdriver - 8 in. lb.

1. Pull any slack interface cable
slack back into the
electronics compartment of
the printer.

2. Put back the side cover that
was removed in Step 3

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Setting the Country Frequency

When the RFID kit is installed, the printer will automatically be set to use the Country Frequency of the antenn
module. However, if the error message “RFID Freq BandL /Unknown” appears, see below:

1. If the RFID Freq Band: / Unknown message appears after the printer reboots, go to step 4.

2. Press the Up, Down, Left, and Right keys at the same time to access the factory Menus.

3. Press the Up key until RFID Freq Band displays.

4. Press the Down and ENTER key at the same time until the message ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED is displayed.

United States/Canada

5. Press the Left or Right key until the correct menu item for your country displays. See Table 1.

6. Press ENTER to select the frequency.

7. Turn the printer OFF and then ON to restart it.

(page 6).

3. Tighten and torque screws.

4. Put back the front cover that
was removed in Step 2.

5. Re-install the gap sensor
paddle in the reverse order
of removal.

6. Close the media cover.

Table 1. Country/FrequencySelection

Countr

HongKong

Taiwan

Menu Item Frequenc

920-925 H.Kon

Taiwan 7 923.6 to 926.5

902-928 US 1

MHz)

920 to 925

902 to 928

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