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SATO GL408e User Manual

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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.
9001173A
www.satoamerica.com

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  • Page 1 RFID KIT USER GUIDE For printer models: 4xxe Series Read this User Guide before and during the operation of the above accessory. Keep this Guide handy for future reference. 9001173A www.satoamerica.com...

  • Page 2: Limitation Of Liability

    This quick guide provides important information on how to setup your new SATO product. Be sure to read this quick guide thoroughly before using this printer. It is an integral part of the product and should be kept in the immediate vicinity of the device and available to the operating staff.

  • Page 3: Explanation Of Symbols

    1.2 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.

  • Page 4: Sato Group Of Companies

    30 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay PO Box 305-031, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand Phone: 64-9-477-2222 Fax: 64-9-477-2228 Extensive contact information of worldwide SATO operations can be found on the Internet at www.satoworldwide.com Version: SI-GL4xxe-01rA-13-06-07-RFKUG © 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 1. Introduction to the RFID configuration options RFID CONTROL Menu (GL4xxe Series) RFID CONTROL RFID Reader Enable* Disable Tag Type 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...
  • Page 7 0.0 to 127 mm Scan Length 76 mm* 0.0 to127 mm Cal Min Power 1 to 20 Cal Max Power 1 to 20 Notes * = Default. Italicized items appear only when Admin User is set to Enable (in the PRINTER SETUP menu).

  • Page 8: Rfid Reader

    Introduction to the RFID configuration options RFID 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. See Table 3 for supported tag types listed in alphabetical order.
  • Page 9 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. Protocol...
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Error Handling

    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.

  • Page 12: Read Tag

    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.

  • Page 13: 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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 Introduction to the RFID configuration options Scan Start 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.

  • Page 17: Requesting An Rfid Report

    Introduction to the RFID configuration options Requesting An RFID 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.

  • Page 18: Tag Profiler

    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. •...

  • Page 19: Custom Tag Configurator

    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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 EPC Code Write Command Hex code <1B>16 <49>16<50>16<30>16 e, d, k, a, u, m, f,p, s, t, c, n Initial value When power switch is Valid range and term of Valid range within item command Valid range between items [Function] This is a control function for Writing data to Gen2 RFID tag.
  • Page 22 c = total number of digits for company prefix n = serial Number (12digits) 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＞...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 5． The optional parameters could be omitted. Refer the table bellow to find optional parameters. parameters EPC Type (EAN128 SSCC96) EPC Data Kill Code New Access Code Present access code Lock Mask User memory filter value No of digits of serial reference Item reference company prefix...
  • Page 25 EPC Code Read Command Hex code <1B>16 <49>16<50>16<31>16 b Initial value When power switch is Valid range and term of Valid range within item command Valid range between items [Function] This is a control function for reading data from the EPC code-compatible RFID tag. [Format] <IP1>...
  • Page 26 [Return Status Example 1] When [8000 0000 4000 0001] is saved in an EPC-compatible tag. 38 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 34 30 30 30 30 30 30 31 * In actuality, all data is continuous. * Data is displayed in hexadecimal code. [Return Status Example 2] When there is no EPC-compatible tag .
  • Page 27 EPC Trade Mark Print Hexadecimal code <1B>16 <54>16<4D>16 Initial value When power switch is Valid range and term of Valid range within item command Valid range between items [Function] This is a Graphic function specifying the print of EPC trade mark on a tag label. [Format] <TM>X [Parameters]...

  • Page 28: Sequential Numbering

    Sequential numbering Hexadecimal code <1B>16 <46>16 Initial value When power switch is Valid range and term of Valid range within item command Valid range between items [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.
  • Page 29 [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＜IP0＞e:z,d:ABCDE1122334455ABCD056CC,u:ABC078CC; ＜Q＞3 ＜Z＞...
  • Page 30 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 following pages. The coupler has four positions on a four inch printer. 1st Position (furthest inboard) Yellow:...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Coupler Position

    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.
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: Error Messages

    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 RFID Comm Err...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    If you are having trouble with the RFID encoder, consult Table below for a list of symptoms and possible solutions. Symptom No communication between the printer and the reader Tag failed Inconsistent results The RFID encoder works, but it does not meet expectations Solution 1.

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