SATO GL408e,GL412e User Manual

RFID KIT USER GUIDE

For printer models:

GL 4xxe Series

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

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Overview

This User Manual describes the operation and programming procedures for RFID smart labels (with embedded RFID tags) on the SATO GL4xxe series printers fitted with the RFID Kit. By incorporating RFID commands into the SATO (SBPL) programs as described herein, users can produce smart labels to take advantage of the power of RFID technology.

Basic Programming Language

This manual is organized as follows:

1. Introduction to the RFID configuration options in the GL4xxe series printer

firmware

2. RFID Command Specifications

3. GL4xxe Coupler Design

4. Error Messages and Troubleshooting

1. Introduction to the RFID configuration options

RFID CONTROL Menu (GL4xxe Series)

RFID CONTROL

RFID Reader

Enable*

Disable

Alien 9460 G2 Alien Squig G2 Avery AD220 G2 EPC G2 Phil1

EPC G2 Phil2 EPC G2 Phil3 EPC G2 Phil4 Flex Wing G2 Imp Banjo G2 KSW Excal G2 KSW Templar G2 Omron Wave G2 RAF Frog G2 RAF Short G2 Sym Trident G2 Sym Trident G2 TI Dallas G2

Error Handling

Overstrike* None Stop

Tag Type

Label Retry

10* 1 to 10

Max Retry

Error

Enable* Disable

Tag Write Cnt

Failed Tag Cnt 1

Tag Void Cnt

Tag Read Cnt

Clear Tag Stat

Read tag

Read Tag &

Eject

Comm Retry

2* 1 to 9

Display

F/W Version

Overstrike

Style

Grid* Error Type Msg

egen

* = Default Italicized items appear only when Admin User is set to Enable

(in the Advanced menu).

1 This item is information only, it is not an option that can be

adjusted.

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RFID CONTROL

Custom Tag

Duplicate* Disable Enable

Write Power

6* 1 to 20

Read Power

5* 1 to 20

EPC Byte Length

12* 8 to 32

EPC Address

0* 0 to 32

USR Byte Length

0* 0 to 32

USR Address

0* 0 to 32

ID B yte Length

8* 0 to 8

ID Address

2* 0 to 32

Block Write Len

8* 0 to 32

Custom Setting

Tag Class

Class 1* GEN 2 Class 0 Class 0+ Class 1.19

Class Zuma Read Tries 2* 1 to 10, infinite Write Tries 9* 1 to 10 RFID Calibrate To Run Press∞ Tag Position

0.0 mm*

-13 to 127 mm Scan Start Pos

0.0 mm*

0.0 to 127 mm Scan Length 76 mm*

0.0 to127 mm Cal Min Power 1* 1 to 20 Cal Max Power 20* 1 to 20

* = Default.

Italicized

User is set to Enable (in the PRINTER SETUP

items appear only when Admin

menu).

Non-RFID

Warning

Disable* Enable

RFID

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FID Menu Items(GL4xxe

RFID Reader

This menu item enables or disables the RFID encoder. The default is

Enable

Tag Type

This menu item selects the tag type for use. alphabetical

order. Other types may be added in the future.

See

Table 3 for supported tag types listed in

Table 3. Supported RFID Tag Types (GL4xxe)

Tag N ame

Bits

Protocol

Tag C l as s

Menu Selection

Alien Gen 2 Omni-Squiggle 96 Class 1,

Alien Gen 2 Squiggle

96 Class 1,

Gen 2

Gen 2 Alien 9460 G2

Gen 2

Alien Squig G2

Avery AD-220 (aka Runway)

Generic Philips (coupler yellow)

Generic Philips (coupler orange)

Generic Philips (coupler red)

Generic Philips (coupler blue)

96 Class 1,

Gen 2

96 Class 1,

Gen 2

96 Class 1,

Gen 2

Gen 2 Aver

Gen 2 EPC G2 Phil1

AD220 G2

Gen 2 EPC G2 Phil2

Gen 2 EPC G2 Phil3

Gen 2 EPC G2 Phil4

Impinj Gen 2 Banjo

96 Class 1,

Gen 2

Gen 2 Im

Banjo G2

)Tag

(

Name

Tab le 3. Supported RFID TagTypes (GL4xxe

Bits Protocol TagClass Menu Selection

KSW Gen 2 Excalibur

KSW Gen 2 Templar

Omron Gen 2 Wave

Rafsec Gen 2 Frog

3000790)

Rafsec Short Dipole (OneTenna)

RF IDentics Gen 2 Flex Wing

Symbol Gen 2 Four T

96 Class 1,

Gen 2

96 Class 1,

Gen 2

96 Class 1,

Gen 2

96 Class 1,

Gen 2

96 Class 1,

Gen 2

96 Class 1,

Gen 2

Gen 2 KSW Excal G2

Gen 2 KSW

emplar G2

Gen 2 Omron Wave G2

Gen 2 RAF Fro

Gen 2 RAF Short G2

Gen 2 Flex WingG2

Gen 2 S

m 4T G2

Symbol

TI Gen 2 Dallas

Gen 2 Trident

96 Class 1,

Gen 2

Gen 2 Sym Trident G2

96 Class 1,

Gen 2

Gen 2 TI Dallas G2

Label Retry

NOTE: Label Retry only applies when the Error Handling mode is set to Overstrike.

This menu item selects the number of label retries that the RFID encoder will attempt before declaring a fault. This may indicate a problem with the RFID encoder, the coupler assembly, the printer setup, or the label stock. The default is 10 retries.

RFID

ntroduction to the

Tag Write Cnt

Displays the number of tags attempted to be written since the last Clear Tag Stat operation was initiated. (See “Clear Tag Stat”.)

Failed Tag Cnt

Displays on the LCD the number of failed tag write attempts since the last Clear Tag Stat operation has been initiated. (See “Clear Tag Stat”)

Tag Void Cnt

Always displays 0 unless the RFID encoder is used with an attached Online Barcode Validator (OBV). When used with a validator, Tag Void Cnt represents how many valid RFID tags were overstruck due to bad barcode scanning.

Tag Read Cnt

This menu item displays the number of tags read since the last Clear Tag Stat. (See “Clear Tag Stat”)

Non-RFID Warning

When set to Enable, this option causes the printer to check to make sure that non-RFID jobs are not being printed on RFID labels (to prevent RFID labels from being wasted).

If RFID labels are installed in the printer, and a job is printed with at least one form that contains no RFID commands, a fault will be declared and the data for the forms that contain no RFID commands will be absorbed.

The default is Disable.

configuration options

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RFID

Admin User Menu Items (GL4 xxe)

These menu items are visible only when the (See the GL408/412e Operator’s Manual.)

IMPORTANT

Admin User menu items should only be used by authorized personnel.

Error Handling

This menu item selects the error handling mode for RFID failures. The default is Overstrike.

In Overstrike mode, each failed label prints with the Overstrike pattern and the form retries on a new label until the Label Retry count is exhausted. Whether or not an error message will display (or the failed

label will reprint) depends upon the Max Retry Error setting.

In None mode, no specific action is taken when a tag fails to be programmed.

In Stop mode, when a tag fails to be programmed, the printer will halt and display the error message

“RFID Error: Check Media.” The label is discarded and reprinting of the label (if desired) must be

initiated from the host. When the error is cleared, the label with the failed tag moves forward until the next label is in position to be printed.

Max Retry E r r or

Enables or disables Max Retry Error. If it is set to Disable, errors are not declared and the print content for the current label is discarded. The default is Enable.

Clear Ta g S tat

This menu item clears the Tag Write Cnt, Failed Tag Cnt, Tag Void Cnt, and Tag Read Cnt menu items.

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dmin User option is set to Enable in the Advan ced menu.

Introducti

RFID

Read Tag

Reads the tag in range of the internal RFID coupler and reports the tag data to the debug port and momentarily displays it on the control panel’s LCD. It is mainly intended for data verification purposes.

IMPORTANT

This menu item does not position the RFID tag over the coupler. Make sure to position the tag over the coupler to receive an accurate reading.

Read Tag & Eject

IMPORTANT

This menu item does not position the RFID tag over the coupler. Make sure to position the tag over the coupler to receive an accurate reading.

The menu item works exactly the same as Read Tag (above), except that after the printer reads the tag, it feeds the label to the next top-of-form.

Comm Retry

Selects the number of automatic (internal) retries that the printer will attempt on the same tag before declaring a tag error and performing the Error Handling mode selected (Overstrike, Stop, or None).

The default value is 2.

Display F/W-Ver

Displays the reader firmware version on the control panel’s LCD.

Overstrike Style

Selects the style of the overstrike pattern. The default is Grid.

For the Grid option, a grid pattern is printed during overstrikes. For the Error Type Msg option, an error message is printed to indicate which error occurred.

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configuration options

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RFID

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configuration options

Error Messa

ag R/W Err x

Check media

Ta g Co mm Err x Check cable

NOTE:

The x in the error messages represents a number code that identifies the area

in the printer software or RFID encoder where the failure occurred.

Tab le 4. Printed Overstrike Error Messages

The printer software attempted to write to or read from the RFID tag, but the RFID encoder indicated that the tag could not be written to, or read from.

The printer software temporarily lost communication with the RFID encoder, or communication between the printer software and the RFID encoder was not synchronized and had

o be forced.

Explanation

Custom Setting

This menu item contains submenus that allow the RFID encoder to work with tag types that are not listed in the Tag Type menu item.

NOTE: SATO cannot guarantee the performance of tag types not certified by SATO.

Custom Setting Submenus

Custom Tag

This menu item enables or disables the Custom Setting submenus. The default is Disable.

When Custom Tag is set to Disable, the settings in the Custom Setting submenus are ignored by

the RFID encoder.

When it is set to Enable, the RFID encoder uses the settings in the Custom Setting submenus,

which must be set to match the characteristics of the custom tag.

When it is set to Duplicate, the settings of the selected Tag Type menu item are copied into the Custom Setting submenus, but are ignored by the RFID encoder.

Introduction to the RFID configuration options

Write Power

This menu item selects the write power level to be used in the RFID encoder. 1 is the lowest power level setting, and 20 is the highest. The default is 6.

Read Power

This menu item selects the read power level to be used in the RFID encoder. 1 is the lowest power level setting, and 20 is the highest. The default is 5.

EPC Byte Length

This menu item selects the number of bytes in the tag. The default is 12.

EPC Address

This menu item selects the starting location of the EPC block within the RFID tag memory. The default is

USR Byte Length

This menu item selects the size of the USR block within the RFID tag memory. The default is 0.

USR Address

This menu item selects the starting location of the USR block within the RFID tag memory. The default is

TID Byte Length

This menu item selects the size of the TID block within the RFID tag memory. The default is 8.

TID Address

This menu item selects the starting location of the TID block within the RFID tag memory. The default is

Block Write Len

This menu item selects the maximum number of bytes written to the USR block within the RFID tag memory at one time. The default is 8.

Introduction to the RFID con fig urat io n options

Tag Class

Selects the class of the custom tag. Class 0+, Class 1.19, Gen 2, and Class Zuma tags are read/write. Class 0 tags are read only. The default is Gen 2.

Read Tries

Selects how many times the RFID encoder will try each read command. The default is infinite, which causes the encoder to try until the operation times out.

Write Tries

Selects how many times the RFID encoder will try each write command. The default is 9.

RFID Calibrate

Causes the printer to run calibration for the current RFID tags installed in the printer. After the calibration is complete, the custom settings are changed to work with the tags installed. These settings

do not take effect until Custom Tag is set to Enable.

Tag Position

Determines how far the RFID tag position of the currently installed custom tags differs from the RFID tag position of the standard SATO tag. SATO printers print at maximum speed with RFID labels that have RFID tags in the standard position. The default is 0.0 mm.

Introduction to the RFID configuration options

Scan St art Pos

Determines where on the label the RFID calibration will begin. By default, the calibration procedure will start at the beginning of the label (0.0 mm). To speed this up change this value to force the calibration to begin after the beginning of the label.

Scan Length

Determines how much of the label will be scanned during the RFID calibration procedure. The default is 76mm.

Cal Min Powe

Determines the minimum power level that the calibration procedure will use when attempting to find the ideal power level. To speed this up, increase the value to exclude the lower power levels. The default is 1.

Cal Max Power

Determines the maximum power level that the calibration procedure will use when attempting to find the ideal power level. To speed this up, decrease this value to exclude the higher power levels. The default is 20.

Req

)

Introduction to the RFID configuration options

uesting AnRFID Report

This procedure prints a summarized RFID report. (This report also includes validator data if the printer has a validator.

GL4xxe

1. Take the printer offline and press ENTER to enter Menu mode.

2. Press the Down Arrow and ENTER buttons at the same time until a message “THE ENTER KEY IS

3. Press the Right Arrow key until DIAGNOSTICS displays.

4. Press ENTER to enter the DIAGNOSTICS menu. Make sure Printer Tests is

5. Press the Left Arrow button until RFID Report displays.

6. Press ENTER to print the report.

7. Press the Down and ENTER buttons at the same time to lock the ENTER button, then press the

8. Press the LINE button again to take the printer online.

UNLOCKED” is displayed.

selected.

LINE button to take the printer offline.

Introduction to the RFID configuration options

Advanced RFID Calibration

Tag Profiler

Read and Write power settings can be optimized using the Tag Profiler. Before running the Tag Profiler, it is important to ensure that the proper Gap Sensing procedure has been followed. It is recommended that you calibrate the printer to ensure that gap sensing settings are correct.

To use the Tag Profiler, first ensure that the tag type that you have selected from the Tag Type menu or page 3 [GL4xxe] for a list of supported tag types) either matches the tag type you are about to calibrate or is at least of the same Class and data length (i.e. 64 or 96 bits). Next, check

that Custom Tag is set to Duplicate. The correct defaults will then be set for Custom Tag Class and Tag (EPC Byte) Length.

Before initiating the calibration cycle, the Tag Profiler can be optimized by setting appropriate limits on the following four custom entries:

• Custom (Scan) Start Pos. Identifies the starting position of the calibration scan. The default

will start at the Top Of Form (TOF). To avoid inefficient scanning at points far away from the target tag, set the (Scan) Start Pos within one inch of the center of the physical tag. E.g., if the center of the tag is physically 76mm from the TOF, set (Scan) Start Pos to 51mm (25mm (1 inch) before the center of the tag).

• Custom Scan Length. This refers to the distance that the Tag Profiler will scan to determine

the optimum tag position. For improved performance, set Custom Scan Length to 51mm or less. This will prevent the printer from looking for a tag far beyond its actual location.

• Custom (Cal) Min Power. Sets the lower level that will be tested during calibration. To

speed up calibration, set Custom Min Power to two points lower than the Custom Read Power that was set prior to initiating calibration.

• Custom (Cal) Max Power. Sets the upper level that will be tested during calibration. To

speed up calibration, set Custom (Cal) Max Power to two points higher than the Custom Write Power that was set prior to initiating calibration.

After setting the four custom entries, initiate the calibration cycle: access the RFID Calibrate menu and press Enter. The calibration will proceed using the first three good tags. A calibration

progress indicator will update on the display. At the end of the calibration cycle, the Tag Profiler will update the Custom Write Power, Read Power, and Tag Position.

Custom Tag Configurator

When Custom Tag is set to Duplicate, you can manually edit all the custom entries. This allows

you to overwrite the values discovered by the calibration in case you want to experiment further. It is generally best to accept the calibration values as is unless you are intimately familiar with the printer and its RFID processes.

Before you leave the Custom Tag Configurator, record the result from Custom Tag Position. This will be useful when deriving the optimum position for your tag with your converter. Tell the converter to move the tag from the current position by the amount in Custom Tag Position. A positive value means move toward TOF, a negative value means move away from TOF.

Auto Inlay Locate

After you have run the Tag Profiler (using Custom Run Cal or RFID Calibrate) and recorded the Custom Tag Position (offset from optimum position), you may now set Custom Tag to Enable in preparation to use the media with the Auto Inlay Locator.

When Cust om Tag is set to Enable, the Auto Inlay Locator uses the results of the Tag Profiler

calibration cycle to automatically advance the label to the correct encoding position, encode the tag with the correct write/read power, back-feed the label to the TOF, and proceed normally to print the full label without interruption.

2．RFID Command Specification

With the SATO GL4XXe, it is possible to return RFID information before writing data.

The printer supports Continuous, Tear-off, Dispenser and Cutter print mode options. Usually, writing

information to the RFID supply takes about 3 seconds to complete. Any abnormality that interrupts

the writing of information presented by RFID supply, takes about 5 seconds to show up as an error.

However, process time still varies, depending on the data size of the write information. If reading and

writing of RFID information fails due to defectiveness such as RFID supply, it takes about 10 seconds

to present as an error. Keystrokes do not register when information writing is under progress.

EPC Code Write

Command ESC IP0 Parameter

Hex code <1B>16 <49>16<50>16<30>16 e, d, k, a, u, m, f,p, s, t, c, n

Initial value Nil

When power switch is

Valid range

and term of

command

[Function]

This is a control function for Writing data to Gen2 RFID tag.

[Format]

<IP0> e: x , d:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, k:xxxxxxxx, a:xxxxxxxx, p:xxxxxxxx, u:x….x, m:xxxxx,f:x, p:xx,

s:xx, c: xx, t:x, n:xxxxxxxxxxxx;

[Parameters]

e = [EPC Type] a: EAN128 SSCC 96 c: EAN13 SGTIN 96 z: free mapping

d = [EPC Data] 24 digits if ‘e’ = z

17 digits if ‘e’ = a

13 digits if ‘e’ = c Parameters when ‘e’ = Free mapping

k = [Kill code] (Max. Data Length is 8 bytes, Data should be Hex (0 to F))

a = [Present Access Code] (Max. Data Length is 8 bytes, Data should be Hex (0 to F))

p = [New Access Code] (Max. Data Length is 8 bytes Data should be Hex (0 to F))

u = [User Memory] (Max. Data Length depends on the tag manufacturer, Data should be Hex

m = [Locking of blocks] (5 digit Mask, 0: Unlock 1: Lock)

OFF Valid range within item The set parameter becomes invalid. Valid range between items

The set command is not maintained.

The set parameter becomes invalid.

(0 to F))

Block

Mask byte (digit

from right)

ESC+IP0

When e = “a” (EAN128 SSCC 96) or “c”(EAN13 SGTIN 96)

f = filter value (a value between 0 and 7)

s = total number of digits for serial reference (Should be any value with 5 to 11, a combination

t = total number of digits for item reference (Should be any value with 1 to 7, a combination

EPC Area (d) 00001 (0)

Kill Code (k) 00010 (1)

Access code (a) 00100 (2)

TID Area 01000 (3)

User Memory (u) 10000 (4)

of s and c should be 17. Applicable only if EAN128 SSCC 96 is selected)

of s and c should be 13. Applicable only if EAN128 SSCC 96 is selected)

c = total number of digits for company prefix (Should be any value with 6 to 12 according to

the number of digits of ‘s’ or ‘t’ parameters)

n = serial Number (12digits) (Should be any value with 12 digits, only

applicable when EAN13 STGIN 96)

Coding Examples

【Example 1】

Description:

This example illustrates the method to write and lock EPC data of an unlocked tag and write access code to the blank access code area.

Data:

＜A＞＜V＞50＜H＞50＜X22＞,AAAA01234567890123456789

＜IP0＞e:z,d:AAAA01234567890123456789,a:1111AAAA,m:00001;

＜Q1＞＜Z＞

【Example 2】

Description:

This example illustrates to write to a locked tag with out changing the access code.

Data:

＜A＞＜V＞50＜H＞50＜X22＞,BBBB01234567890123456789

＜IP0＞e:z,d:BBBB01234567890123456789,p:1111AAAA,m:00001;

＜Q1＞＜Z＞

【Example 3】

Description:

This example illustrates to write to a locked tag and to write a new access code.

Data:

＜A＞＜V＞50＜H＞50＜X22＞,CCCC01234567890123456789

＜IP0＞e:z,d:CCCC01234567890123456789,p:1111AAAA,a:2222BBBB,m:00001;

＜Q1＞＜Z＞

【Example 4】

Description:

This example illustrates to write data to the user memory blank of the tag.

Data:

＜A＞＜V＞50＜H＞50＜X22＞,USER_MEMORY_56CHAR

＜IP0＞e:z,u:01234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345;

＜Q1＞＜Z＞

【Example 5】

Description:

This example illustrates to write EAN 128 data to the tag.

Data:

＜A＞＜V＞50＜H＞50＜X22＞,3114F536CCCE4C3097000000

＜IP0＞e:a,d:34017587461099671,f:0,s:10,c:7;

＜Q1＞＜Z＞

Note:

The EAN 128 data will be encrypted as per EPC Generation 1 Tag Data Standards Version 1.1

Rev.1.27 (SSCC 96).

【Example 6】

Description:

This example illustrates to write EAN 13 data to the tag.

Data:

＜A＞＜V＞50＜H＞50＜X22＞,301803CB4F48B38000000001

＜IP0＞e:c,d:4003885006606,f:0,t:7,c:6,n:000000000001;

＜Q1＞＜Z＞

Note:

The EAN 128 data is encrypted as per EPC Generation 1 Tag Data Standards Version 1.1

Rev.1.27 (SGTIN 96).

[Notes]

1． If EPC code cannot be coded into the tag, printer will execute an error action according to the settings

done from RFID mode.

2． Except “e”, which is imperative and in the fixed position (top), parameters can be omitted when not

needed.

3． Multiple print designations are only possible if IP0 command is used in combination with other print

data.

4． A word about access code, two parameters are used for access code (p: present access code and a:

New access code to be encoded into the tag)

- If ‘a’ parameter is used alone in an IP0 command, the data of ‘a’ parameter will be written in to the access code area of the tag.

- If ‘p’ parameter is used alone in an IP0 command, the data of ‘p’ parameter will be used as a key to write other memory blanks of the tag. The access code area remains unchanged.

- If both ‘a’ and ‘p’ parameters are used in an IP0 command, the data of ‘p’ parameter will be used as a key to write other memory blanks of the tag and data of ‘a’ parameter will be written in to the access code area of the tag.

5． The optional parameters could be omitted. Refer the table bellow to find optional parameters.

parameters

e: EPC Type

d: EPC Data [F***]17 Digits

k: Kill Code × ×

a: New Access Code × × [F*](8 digits)

p: Present access code × × [F*](8 digits)

m: Lock Mask × × [F*](5 digits)

u: User memory × × [F**](1024 digits)

Gen2

[F***]ａ

(EAN128 SSCC96)

[F***]ｃ

(EAN13

SGTIN96)

[F***]13 Digits

[F***]ｚ

(free mapping)

[F**]16、24

Digits

[F**]（8 digits）

f: filter value

No of digits of serial

t: Item reference ×

c: company prefix

n: Serial number × [F***]12digits ×

[F***]

[F**] [F*]

reference

： Can not be omitted

： More than one is needed ： Could be omitted ： Can not be

specified

[F***]0～7 [F***]0～7

[F***]5～11 *1

[F***]6～12 *1

*1 Combination of company prefix and serial reference should be 17

*2 Combination of company prefix and item reference should be 13

× ×

[F***]1～7 *2

[F***]6～12

EPC Code Read

Command ESC IP1 Parameter

Hex code <1B>16 <49>16<50>16<31>16 b

Initial value Nil

When power switch is Valid range and term of

command

[Function]

This is a control function for reading data from the EPC code-compatible RFID tag.

OFF

Valid range within item The set parameter becomes invalid.

Valid range between

items

The set command is not maintained.

The set parameter becomes invalid.

ESC+IP1

[Format]

<IP1> ,b:X;

Where , b = Block Number

Block Name Block No

EPC Area 1

TID Area 2

User 3

[Return Status Format]

[STX(02H)] + Data + [ETX(03H)]

Return status list

Item Contents (Binary) No. of bytes

STX(02H) Start code 1 byte Data Data Depends on tags and blocks ETX(03H) End code 1 byte

[Coding Example 1]

[Return Status Example 1]

When [8000 0000 4000 0001] is saved in an EPC-compatible tag.

02 Start code 38 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 34 30 30 30 30 30 30 31

03 End code * In actuality, all data is continuous. * Data is displayed in hexadecimal code.

[Return Status Example 2]

When there is no EPC-compatible tag .

02 Start code, error flag

45 50 43 5F 54 61 67 5F 45 72 72 Returning [EPC_Tag_Err] in ASCII char

03 End code

* In actuality, all data is continuous. * Data is displayed in hexadecimal code.

[Notes]

1. This command cannot be used in combination with other commands.

2. This command is to be processed after the completion of print, not during the print.

3. It takes a few seconds after the command is sent until all return statuses are returned to the host computer. If the port is closed before all return statuses are returned to the host, the tag data will not be correctly returned and the data other than return status format is returned. You must then sort the data before operating.

EPC Trade Mark Print

ESC+TM

code

Initial value Nil

Valid range

and term of

command

[Function]

This is a Graphic function specifying the print of EPC trade mark on a tag label.

[Format]

<TM>X

[Parameters]

X=[Logo ID No.]

[Coding Example1] [Coding Example2]

<A> <A>

<V>50<H>50<TM>1

<Z> <Z>

[Notes]

1. Rotation <%> and Enlargement <L> are also available.

2. Specify the command Enlargement <L> right before <TM> in case of its usage.

3. The original print area is,

4. When the parameter X is left blank, the logo 1 will be printed.

ESC TM Parameter Hexadecimal

<1B>16 <54>16<4D>16 X

When power switch is OFF Valid range within item The set parameter becomes invalid. Valid range between items

<V>50<H>50<TM>2

W143XH101 dots for logo1

W202XH101 dots for logo2 (without the designation of enlargement)

The set parameter is not maintained.

The set parameter becomes invalid.

Sequential nu mbering

ESC+F

code

Initial value Nil

Valid range

and term of

command

[Function]

This is a control function to specify data to be sequentially incremented or decremented. In the data stream this command should be placed before EPC write command.

[Format]

<F> a a a a b c c c c (, dd, e e, f)

[Parameters]

aaaa Number of times to repeat the same data : 0001-9999

b Plus or minus symbol (+ for increments; - for decrements)

cccc Value of step for sequence (0001-9999)

,dd Number of digits for sequential numbering (01-99), if these digits are left out, the default is 8. ,ee Number of digits free from sequential numbering (00-99) starting with the rightmost position.

ESC F Parameter Hexadecimal

<1B>16 <46>16 a a a a b c c c c, d d, e e, f

When power switch is OFF Valid range within item The set parameter becomes invalid. Valid range between items

If these digits are left out, the default is 0.

The set parameter is not maintained.

The set parameter becomes invalid.

f Decimal or Hexadecimal : 0 = decimal

1= Hexadecimal When this digit is left out, the default is 0.

[Coding Example 1] Write EPC and Lock Tag

Number of times to repeat the same data : 1, incrementing :+, step of sequence:1,Number of digits for Sequential numbering: 5, Number of digits free from sequential numbering: 0

<A> <V> 100<H>100<X21>, Sequential Test

＜F＞1+1,5,0

＜IP0＞e:z,d:1122334455ABCDEF01234567,a:1111AAAA,m:00001;

[Coding Example 2] Write EPC and User memory

Number of times to repeat the same data : 1, incrementing :+, step of sequence:100,Number of digits for

Sequential numbering: 3, Number of digits free from sequential numbering:2

＜A＞＜V＞100＜H＞100＜P＞2＜L＞0202 ＜F＞1+100,3,2,0 ＜Q＞3

＜Z＞

[Notes]

1. Up to Max. eight different sequential fields can be specified per label.

2. This command can not be used with the following commands.

Reverse Image command <(> Line Feed command <E>

3. Among the RFID commands, only IP0 should be used in combination with this command. Only free mapping functionality of (EPC area and User Area) IP0 command is valid with this command.

4. If EPC area and user area is specified in the same IP0 command, the sequential functionality will be valid for both fields.

＜IP0＞e:z,d:ABCDE1122334455ABCD056CC,u:ABC078CC;

3. GL RFID Coupler Design

The GL4xxe RFID has a coupler design that supports a greater variety of tag types. You can move the coupler horizontally by using the coupler handle. See figures on pages.

The coupler has four positions on a four inch printer.

Yellow:

1st Position (furthest inboard)

following

Orange: Red:

Blue:

Once you select a displayed on the LCD:

Set Antenna Pos

To x

If Done Press Enter

Where x is the word Yellow, Orange, Red and Blue

2nd Position

3rd Position

4th Position (furthest outboard on a 4 inch printer)

tag type from the front panel, the following message will be

4. Adjusting the Coupler position

Remove the thumbscrew that secures the lower front cover to the printer. Slide the cover to the left (toward the electrical half of the printer) to remove it.

Adjusting the Coupler position

Use the coupler handle to adjust the coupler so that the coupler position indicator points to the correct color on the colored position strip.

Aligning the tabs, install the lower front cover (See RFID Kit Installation Guide) Step 2.

Secure the lower front cover to the printer using the thumbscrew.

4. Error Messages

The RFID encoder can detect a number of errors. When one of these errors occurs, the RFID encoder alerts the printer to perform the currently selected error action

Error Message

NON-RFID DATA On Rfid Tag A job was printed that had no RFID

RFID Comm Err Check Cable

RFID FW ERR: Version Mismatch

RFID LOCK CMD: Not supported!

RFID MAX RETRY Check System

RFID TAG ERR: Read-Only Tag

RFID TAG FAILED Check Media

RFID UNLOCK CMD: Not Supported!

RFID ACS FIELD: Not Supported The ACS field was accessed on a

RFID KIL FIELD: Not Supported!

Explanation

commands on at least one form of the job while RFID tags were installed in the printer and the NonRFID Warning menu item is set to Enable.

RFID error: communication cannot be established with the RFID encoder. Reader will be set to Disable in the RFID (or RFID CONTROL) menu and the previous port settings restored The RFID encoder firmware version is not capable of operating with the printer software.

A lock command was executed on a tag which does not support locking. All Class 1 tags and most Gen 2 tags support locking. Other tag classes such as Class 0+, Class 1.19, and Class Zuma do not support locking.

Error Handling = Overstrike in the RFID (or RFID CONTROL) menu, and the Label Retry count has been exhausted.

A write was attempted on a read-only tag.

Error Handling = Stop in the RFID (or RFID CONTROL) menu, and the RFID encoder could not read the RFID tag.

An unlock command was executed on a tag which does not support locking.

tag which does not support the ACS field The KIL field was accessed on a tag which does not support the KIL field.

Solution