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7.5.3
External (EXT) Signal Interfaces when RFID Mode is Enabled
Comparison of EXT signal between RFID Mode is disabled or enabled.
RFID Mode disabled.
Pin No.
1
Paper End
2
Ground
3
Ribbon End
4
Machine Error
5
Print Start (PRIN)
6
Print Done/End (PREND)
7
Reprint (PRIN2)
8
External Power Supply
9
Online
10
Ribbon Near End
11
N/A
12
+24V
13
+5V
14
Frame Ground
Standard specification is applied when the RFID Mode is set to Disabled. Functions shown by shading
are applied when the RFID Mode is set to Enabled.
7.5.4
RFID Printing Tips
Recommended non-printable zone
Avoid printing barcodes or characters directly on top
of an RFID chip. The uneven surface will negatively
affect the print quality.
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Signal
I/O
Output
-
Output
Output
Input
Output
Input
Input
Output
Output
-
Output
Output
-
RFID Mode enabled.
Pin No.
Signal
1
Paper End + Ribbon End
2
Ground
3
RFID Tag Error
4
Machine Error/RFID Error
5
Print Start (PRIN)
6
Print Done/End (PREND)
7
Reprint (PRIN2)
8
External Power Supply
9
Online
10
Ribbon Near End
11
N/A
12
+24V
13
+5V
14
Frame Ground
Feed direction
Recommended
non-printable zone
15 mm
IC chip
Gap
I/O
Output
-
Output
Output
Input
Output
Input
Input
Output
Output
-
Output
Output
-
Antenna
Inlay
15 mm
RFID
tag/label
Print object
I-mark