Smart Label Operation; Overview; Enable Rfid - Printronix T6000 Reference Manual

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Smart Label Operation

Overview

This chapter describes how to use the RFID encoder. The RFID encoder is designed to be transparent to
the printer operation. It provides the capability of programming smart labels (with embedded RFID tags)
while printing the label format. The smart labels are provided with the printer or purchased separately from
Printronix.
There are several ways to program RFID tags in smart labels:
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Incorporate RFID commands into new or existing Printronix PGL
page 28.
• Incorporate RFID commands into new or existing ZPL™ programs. By selecting the Printronix ZGL
emulation you can seamlessly upgrade from Zebra™ printers. Command details start on page 42.
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Incorporate RFID commands into new or existing SATO
Printronix STGL emulation you can seamlessly upgrade from SATO printers. Command details start on
49.

Enable RFID

IMPORTANT If you make any changes to the default configuration menu items, you will be
prompted to save the configuration when you attempt to put the printer online. See
the Adminstrator's Manual for more information.
Software can automatically detect an installed RFID encoder when the printer is powered up. The state of
the RFID feature can be observed from the ONLINE screen as shown in the Figure 1 below:
• The ONLINE screen will show the "enabled" RFID symbol
RFID encoder is installed AND enabled via the menu RFID > Control > RFID Active.
• The ONLINE screen will show the "disabled" RFID symbol
RFID encoder is installed and disabled via the menu RFID > Control > RFID Active.
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If the RFID encoder is not installed, then no RFID symbol will be present on the ONLINE screen.
Furthermore, the full color RFID icon shown in the Settings section in Figure 1 is replaced with a greyed
out version which the user cannot select.
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