Page 2 - General; Important information; FCC WARNING
2 1 General Important information 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 availab...
Page 3 - Explanation of symbols
3 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, ...
Page 5 - Overview; Basic Programming Language; This manual is organized as follows:; Introduction to the RFID configuration options in the GL4xx
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 ® Basic Programming Language (SBPL) programs as described herein, u...
Page 6 - Introduction to the RFID configuration options; RFID CONTROL
6 1. Introduction to the RFID configuration options RFID CONTROL Menu (GL4xxe Series) RFID CONTROL Error Handling Overstrike* None Stop RFID Reader Enable* Disable Label Retry 10* 1 to 10 Tag Write Cnt 1 Failed Tag Cnt 1 Overstrike Style Grid* Error Type Msg Tag Void Cnt 1 Clear Tag Stat Read Tag &a...
Page 7 - Notes
7 ...continued from previous page RFID CONTROL Custom Setting Non-RFID Warning Disable* Enable C u s to m T a g D u p lic a te * D is a b le E n a b le W r ite P o w e r 6 * 1 to 2 0 R e a d P o w e r 5 * 1 to 2 0 E P C B y te L e n g t h 1 2 * 8 to 3 2 E P C A d d re s s 0 * 0 to 3 2 U S R B y t e ...
Page 8 - Introduction to the RFID configuration options; RFID Menu Items (GL4xx; RFID Reader; This menu item enables or disables the RFID encoder. The default is; Enable; Tag Type
8 Introduction to the RFID configuration options RFID Menu Items (GL4xx e ) 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. Other types may...
Page 9 - Label Retry
9 Table 3. Supported RFID Tag Types (GL4xxe) Tag Name Bits Protocol Tag Class Menu Selection KSW Gen 2 Excalibur 96 Class 1, Gen 2 Gen 2 KSW Excal G2 KSW Gen 2 Templar 96 Class 1, Gen 2 Omron Gen 2 Wave 96 Class 1, Gen 2 Gen 2 KSW Templar G2 Gen 2 Omron Wave G2 Rafsec Gen 2 Frog (3000790) 96 Class 1...
Page 10 - Tag Write Cnt; Tag Void Cnt
10 Introduction to the RFID configuration options 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 ...
Page 11 - IMPORTANT; Error Handling
11 Admin User Menu Items (GL4xxe) These menu items are visible only when the Admin User option is set to Enable in the Advanced menu . (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 ...
Page 12 - Read Tag; Comm Retry
12 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...
Page 13 - Custom Setting Submenus
13 Table 4. Printed Overstrike Error Messages Error Message Explanation Tag R/W Err x Check media Tag Comm Err x Check cable 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 t...
Page 17 - Requesting An RFID Report
17 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. 2. Press the Down Arrow and ENTER buttons at the same time until a message “T...
Page 18 - Advanced RFID Calibration; Tag Profiler
18 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 sen...
Page 20 - RFID Command Specification
20 2 ． RFID Command Specification With the SATO GL4XX e , 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 abnormal...
Page 21 - EPC Code Write
21 ESC+IP0 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 OFF The set command is not maintained. Valid range within item The set parameter becomes invalid. Valid range and term of command V...
Page 25 - EPC Code Read
25 [Function] This is a control function for reading data from the EPC code-compatible RFID tag. [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...
Page 27 - EPC Trade Mark Print
27 ESC+TM ESC TM Parameter Hexadecimal code <1B>16 <54>16<4D>16 X Initial value Nil When power switch is OFF The set parameter is not maintained. Valid range within item The set parameter becomes invalid. Valid range and term of command Valid range between items The set parameter b...
Page 28 - Sequential numbering
28 ESC+F ESC F Parameter Hexadecimal code <1B>16 <46>16 a a a a b c c c c, d d, e e, f Initial value Nil When power switch is OFF The set parameter is not maintained. Valid range within item The set parameter becomes invalid. Valid range and term of command Valid range between items The ...
Page 30 - GL RFID Coupler Design
30 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 following pages. The coupler has four positions on a four inch printer. Yellow: 1st Position (furthest inb...
Page 31 - Adjusting the Coupler position
31 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 - RFID Kit Installation Guide; Adjusting the Coupler position
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 thumbscr...
Page 34 - Troubleshooting
34 Symptom Solution No communication between the printer and the reader 1. Make sure Reader = Enable in the RFID (or RFID CONTROL) menu. 2. Use the RFID Test option in the RFID (or RFID CONTROL) menu (Admin User enabled) to read and display the current RFID tag content.. Tag failed 1. The label coul...
