SATO All in One Printer GL 4xxe User Guide

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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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.  
CAUTION!  
Indicates a specific point where caution should be  
used. The graphic within the triangle will indicate the  
specific issue, i.e.; the sign on the left indicates a  
caution for potential electrical shock.  
CAUTION!  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,  
if not avoided, may result in damage to your  
product or host equipment.  
NOTE!  
Emphasizes useful tips or recommendations for  
efficient and smooth operation of your printer.  
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1.3 Contact and Document Information  
SATO GROUP OF COMPANIES  
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SATO INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD  
438A Alexandra Road #05-01/04,  
SATO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC.  
(Regional HQ)  
Alexandra Technopark, Singapore 119967  
Phone: 65-6271-2122 Fax : 65-6271-2151  
10350 Nations Ford Road Suite A,  
Charlotte, NC 28273  
Phone: 1-704-644-1650 Fax: 1-704-644-1662  
Email: satosales@satoamerica.com  
SATO AMERICA, INC.  
10350 Nations Ford Road Suite A,  
Charlotte, NC 28273  
SATO LABELING SOLUTIONS AMERICA, INC.  
1140 Windham Parkway, Romeoville, Illinois 60446  
Phone: 630-771-4200 Fax : 630-771-4210  
Email: sales@satolabeling.com  
Phone: 1-704-644-1650 Fax: 1-704-644-1662  
Email: satosales@satoamerica.com  
Horticultural Division  
930 Jimmy Ann Drive  
Daytona Beach, FL 32117  
Phone: 1-386-274-5566 Fax: 1-386-274-5599  
SATO UK LTD  
Valley Road, Harwich, Essex England Co12 4RR,  
United Kingdom  
SATO INTERNATIONAL EUROPE N.V.  
(Regional HQ)  
Leuvensesteenweg 369, 1932 Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, Brussels, Belgium  
Phone: 32(0)-2-788-80-00 Fax: 32(0)-2-788-80-80  
Email: info@be.sato-europe.com  
Phone: 44-1255-240000 Fax : 44-1255-240111  
SATO LABELLING SOLUTIONS EUROPE GmbH  
Ersheimer Straße 71,  
SATO POLSKA SP Z O.O.  
Ul. Wroclawska 123, 55-015 Radwanice  
K/Wroclawia, Poland  
69434 Hirschhorn, Germany  
Phone: 49-6272-9201-324 Fax: 49-6272-9201-399  
Phone: 48-71-381-03-60 Fax: 48-71-381-03-68  
Email: info@sato-europe.com  
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SATO IBERIA S.A.  
Parc D'Activities - Rue Jacques Messager - 59175 Templemars, France  
Phone: 33-3-20-62-96-40 Fax: 33-3-20-62-96-55  
Dels Corrals Nous, 35-39, Pol. Can Roqueta,  
08202 - Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain  
Phone: 34-93-492-5750 Fax : 34-93-786-3451  
SATO AUTO-ID MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.  
No.25, Jalan Pemberita U1/49, Temasya  
Industrial Park  
SATO INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.  
(Regional HQ)  
438A Alexandra Road #05-01/04,  
Alexandra Technopark, Singapore 119967  
Phone : 65-6271-5300 Fax : 65-6273-6011  
Section U1, 40150 Shah Alam,  
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia  
Phone: 60-3-7620-8901 Fax: 60-3-5569-4977  
Email: sales@satosms.com.my  
SATO AUTO-ID (THAILAND) CO., LTD.  
292/1 Moo 1 Theparak Road, Tumbol Theparak,  
Amphur Muang, Samutprakarn 10270  
SATO ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.  
438A Alexandra Road #05-01/04, Alexandra Technopark, Singapore 119967  
Phone: 65-6271-5300 Fax: 65-6273-6011  
Email: sales@satoasiapacific.com  
Phone: 662-736-4460 Fax: 662-736-4461  
SATO SHANGHAI CO., LTD.  
307 Haining Road, ACE Bldg, 10th Floor,  
Hongkou Area,  
SATO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.  
1/1 Nursery Avenue, Clayton Business Park (1508 Centre Road) Clayton  
VIC 3168, Melbourne, Australia  
Phone: 61-3-8814-5330 Fax: 61-3-8814-5335  
Shanghai, China 200080  
Phone: (86) 021- 63068899 Fax: (86) 021- 63091318  
SATO NEW ZEALAND LTD  
30 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay  
PO Box 305-031, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand  
For a full list of all SATO offices,  
refer to www.satoworldwide.com  
Phone: 64-9-477-2222 Fax: 64-9-477-2228  
Extensive contact information of worldwide SATO operations can be found on the Internet at  
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. The materials in this document are  
provided for general information and are subject to change without notice. SATO assumes no  
responsibilities for any errors that may appear.  
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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® Basic Programming Language  
(SBPL) programs as described herein, users can produce smart labels to take  
advantage of the power of RFID technology.  
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  
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1. Introduction to the RFID configuration options  
RFID CONTROL Menu (GL4xxe Series)  
RFID CONTROL  
Max Retry  
Error  
RFID Reader  
Read Tag &  
Eject  
Enable*  
Disable  
Enable*  
Disable  
Tag Type  
Comm Retry  
2*  
1 to 9  
1
1
Tag Write Cnt  
Failed Tag Cnt  
Tag Void Cnt  
Tag Read Cnt  
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  
Display  
F/W Version  
Overstrike  
Style  
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continued on  
next page...  
Grid*  
Error Type Msg  
1
Error Handling  
Legend:  
Overstrike*  
None  
Stop  
* = Default  
Clear Tag Stat  
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.  
Label Retry  
10*  
1 to 10  
Read tag  
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RFID CONTROL  
Custom Setting  
Tag Class  
Class 1*  
Custom Tag  
Duplicate*  
Disable  
GEN 2  
Class 0  
Enable  
Class 0+  
W rite Power  
Class 1.19  
Class Zuma  
Read Tries  
2*  
1 to 10, infinite  
Write Tries  
9*  
6*  
1 to 20  
Read Power  
5*  
1 to 20  
EPC Byte Length  
12*  
8 to 32  
EPC Address  
1 to 10  
RFID Calibrate  
To Run Press  
Tag Position  
0.0 mm*  
Notes:  
* = Default.  
0*  
0 to 32  
Italicized items appear only when Admin  
User is set to Enable (in the PRINTER  
SETUP menu).  
-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*  
USR Byte Length  
0*  
0 to 32  
USR Address  
0*  
0 to 32  
TID Byte Length  
8*  
0 to 8  
TID Address  
2*  
1 to 20  
Cal Max Power  
20*  
1 to 20  
0 to 32  
Block W rite Len  
8*  
0 to 32  
Non-RFID  
Warning  
Disable*  
Enable  
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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. Other types may be added in the future.  
Table 3. Supported RFID Tag Types (GL4xxe)  
Tag Name  
Bits Protocol  
Tag Class  
Menu Selection  
Gen 2  
Alien 9460 G2  
Alien Gen 2 Omni-Squiggle  
96  
96  
96  
96  
96  
96  
96  
96  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
Alien Squig G2  
Avery AD220 G2  
EPC G2 Phil1  
EPC G2 Phil2  
EPC G2 Phil3  
EPC G2 Phil4  
Imp Banjo G2  
Alien Gen 2 Squiggle  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
Avery AD-220  
(aka Runway)  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
Generic Philips  
(coupler yellow)  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
Generic Philips  
(coupler orange)  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
Generic Philips  
(coupler red)  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
Generic Philips  
(coupler blue)  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
Impinj Gen 2 Banjo  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
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Table 3. Supported RFID Tag Types (GL4xxe)  
Tag Name  
Bits  
Protocol  
Tag Class  
Menu Selection  
Gen 2  
KSW Excal G2  
KSW Gen 2 Excalibur  
96  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
Gen 2  
KSW Templar G2  
Omron Wave G2  
RAF Frog G2  
RAF Short G2  
Flex Wing G2  
Sym 4T G2  
KSW Gen 2 Templar  
Omron Gen 2 Wave  
96  
96  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
Rafsec Gen 2 Frog  
(3000790)  
96  
96  
96  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
Rafsec Short Dipole  
(OneTenna)  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
RF IDentics Gen 2  
Flex Wing  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
Symbol Gen 2 Four T  
Symbol Gen 2 Trident  
TI Gen 2 Dallas  
96  
96  
96  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
Sym Trident G2  
TI Dallas G2  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
Class 1,  
Gen 2  
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.  
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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 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.  
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Introduction to the RFID configuration options  
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 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 Error  
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 Tag Stat  
This menu item clears the Tag Write Cnt, Failed Tag Cnt, Tag Void Cnt, and Tag Read Cnt menu items.  
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Introduction to the RFID configuration options  
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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Introduction to the RFID configuration options  
Table 4. Printed Overstrike Error Messages  
Error Message  
Explanation  
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.  
Tag R/W Err x  
Check media  
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 to be forced.  
Tag Comm 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.  
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.  
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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  
0.  
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  
0.  
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  
2.  
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.  
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Introduction to the RFID configuration 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.  
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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.  
Scan Length  
Determines how much of the label will be scanned during the RFID calibration procedure. The default is  
76mm.  
Cal Min Power  
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.  
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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.  
2. Press the Down Arrow and ENTER buttons at the same time until a message “THE ENTER KEY IS  
UNLOCKED” is displayed.  
3. Press the Right Arrow key until DIAGNOSTICS displays.  
4. Press ENTER to enter the DIAGNOSTICS menu. Make sure Printer Tests is  
selected.  
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  
LINE button to take the printer offline.  
8. Press the LINE button again to take the printer online.  
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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.  
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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 Locater  
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 Custom 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.  
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2RFID 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.  
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EPC Code Write  
ESC+IP0  
Command  
Hex code  
Initial value  
ESC  
IP0  
Parameter  
<1B>16 <49>16<50>16<30>16 e, d, k, a, u, m, f,p, s, t, c, n  
Nil  
When power switch is The set command is not maintained.  
OFF  
Valid range  
and term of  
command  
Valid range within item The set parameter becomes invalid.  
Valid range between The set parameter becomes invalid.  
items  
[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]  
p = [New Access Code]  
(Max. Data Length is 8 bytes, Data should be Hex (0 to F))  
(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  
(0 to F))  
m = [Locking of blocks]  
(5 digit Mask, 0: Unlock 1: Lock)  
Mask byte (digit  
Block  
from right)  
EPC Area (d)  
Kill Code (k)  
00001 (0)  
00010 (1)  
00100 (2)  
01000 (3)  
10000 (4)  
Access code (a)  
TID Area  
User Memory (u)  
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  
of s and c should be 17. Applicable only if  
EAN128 SSCC 96 is selected)  
t = total number of digits for item reference  
(Should be any value with 1 to 7, a combination  
of s and c should be 13. Applicable only if  
EAN128 SSCC 96 is selected)  
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c = total number of digits for company prefix  
n = serial Number (12digits)  
(Should be any value with 6 to 12 according to  
the number of digits of ‘s’ or ‘t’ parameters)  
(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>  
V50H50X22,AAAA01234567890123456789  
IP0e: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>  
V50H50X22,BBBB01234567890123456789  
IP0e: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>  
V50H50X22,CCCC01234567890123456789  
IP0e: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>  
V50H50X22,USER_MEMORY_56CHAR  
IP0e:z,u:01234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345;  
Q1>  
Z>  
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Example 5】  
Description:  
This example illustrates to write EAN 128 data to the tag.  
Data:  
A>  
V50H50X22,3114F536CCCE4C3097000000  
IP0e: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>  
V50H50X22,301803CB4F48B38000000001  
IP0e: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]  
1If EPC code cannot be coded into the tag, printer will execute an error action according to the settings  
done from RFID mode.  
2Except “e”, which is imperative and in the fixed position (top), parameters can be omitted when not  
needed.  
3Multiple print designations are only possible if IP0 command is used in combination with other print  
data.  
4A 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.  
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5The optional parameters could be omitted. Refer the table bellow to find optional parameters.  
Gen2  
parameters  
EPC Type  
[F***]c  
(EAN13  
SGTIN96)  
[F***]13  
Digits  
[F***]a  
(EAN128 SSCC96)  
[F***]z  
(free mapping)  
e:  
d:  
[F**]1624  
Digits  
EPC Data  
[F***]17 Digits  
k:  
a:  
p:  
m:  
u:  
f:  
Kill Code  
New Access Code  
Present access code  
Lock Mask  
×
×
[F**]8 digits)  
[F*](8 digits)  
[F*](8 digits)  
[F*](5 digits)  
[F**](1024 digits)  
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
User memory  
filter value  
×
[F***]07  
[F***]07  
No of digits of serial  
reference  
s:  
t:  
[F***]511 *1  
×
×
×
×
×
Item reference  
company prefix  
Serial number  
×
[F***]17 *2  
[F***]612  
c:  
n:  
[F***]612 *1  
*2  
×
[F***]12digits  
*1 Combination of company prefix  
and serial reference should be 17  
Can not be omitted  
[F***]  
*2 Combination of company prefix  
and item reference should be 13  
More than one is needed  
Could be omitted  
Can not be  
[F**]  
[F*]  
x
specified  
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EPC Code Read  
ESC+IP1  
Command  
Hex code  
Initial value  
ESC  
IP1  
Parameter  
b
<1B>16 <49>16<50>16<31>16  
Nil  
When power switch is The set command is not maintained.  
OFF  
Valid range  
and term of  
command  
Valid range within item The set parameter becomes invalid.  
Valid range between The set parameter becomes invalid.  
items  
[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  
EPC Area  
TID Area  
User  
Block No  
1
2
3
[Return Status Format]  
[STX(02H)] + Data + [ETX(03H)]  
Return status list  
Item  
STX(02H)  
Data  
Contents (Binary)  
No. of bytes  
1 byte  
Depends on tags and blocks  
1 byte  
Start code  
Data  
End code  
ETX(03H)  
[Coding Example 1]  
<A>  
<IP1>,b:1;  
<Z>  
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[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  
03  
Returning [EPC_Tag_Err] in ASCII char  
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.  
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EPC Trade Mark Print  
ESC+TM  
Hexadecimal  
code  
Initial value  
ESC  
<1B>16  
Nil  
TM  
Parameter  
X
<54>16<4D>16  
When power switch is The set parameter is not maintained.  
OFF  
Valid range  
and term of  
command  
Valid range within item The set parameter becomes invalid.  
Valid range between The set parameter becomes invalid.  
items  
[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.]  
1:  
2:  
[Coding Example1]  
[Coding Example2]  
<A>  
<A>  
<V>50<H>50<TM>1  
<V>50<H>50<TM>2  
<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,  
W143XH101 dots for logo1  
W202XH101 dots for logo2 (without the designation of enlargement)  
4. When the parameter X is left blank, the logo 1 will be printed.  
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ESC+F  
Sequential numbering  
Hexadecimal  
code  
Initial value  
ESC  
<1B>16  
Nil  
F
Parameter  
a a a a b c c c c, d d, e e, f  
<46>16  
When power switch is The set parameter is not maintained.  
OFF  
Valid range  
and term of  
command  
Valid range within item The set parameter becomes invalid.  
Valid range between The set parameter becomes invalid.  
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.  
[Format]  
<F> a a a a b c c c c (, dd, e e, f)  
[Parameters]  
aaaa  
b
Number of times to repeat the same data : 0001-9999  
Plus or minus symbol (+ for increments; - for decrements)  
cccc  
Value of step for sequence (0001-9999)  
,dd  
,ee  
Number of digits for sequential numbering (01-99), if these digits are left out, the default is 8.  
Number of digits free from sequential numbering (00-99) starting with the rightmost position.  
If these digits are left out, the default is 0.  
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  
F1+1,5,0IP0e:z,d:1122334455ABCDEF01234567,a:1111AAAA,m:00001;  
<Q> 2  
<Z>  
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[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>  
V100H100P2L0202  
F1+100,3,2,0IP0e:z,d:ABCDE1122334455ABCD056CC,u:ABC078CC;  
Q3  
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.  
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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 inboard)  
Orange: 2nd Position  
Red:  
3rd Position  
Blue:  
4th Position (furthest outboard on a 4 inch printer)  
Once you select a tag type from the front panel, the following message will be  
displayed on the LCD:  
Set Antenna Pos  
To x  
If Done Press Enter  
Where x is the word Yellow, Orange, Red and Blue  
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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.  
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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.  
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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  
Explanation  
Solution  
Press LINE to clear the message.  
Set Non-RFID Warning to Disable,  
print a job with RFID commands  
on every form, or install non-RFID  
labels in the printer  
A job was printed that had no RFID  
commands on at least one form of  
the job while RFID tags were  
installed in the printer and the Non-  
RFID Warning menu item is set to  
Enable.  
RFID Comm Err  
Check Cable  
Press LINE to clear the message.  
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.  
Press LINE to clear the  
message.  
Re-download the program file to  
the printer.  
RFID  
Mismatch  
FW  
ERR:  
Version  
RFID  
supported!  
LOCK  
CMD:  
Not  
Press LINE to clear the  
message.  
Remove the lock command from  
the application.  
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.  
Press LINE to clear the message.  
RFID MAX RETRY Check  
System  
Error Handling = Overstrike in the  
RFID (or RFID CONTROL) menu,  
and the Label Retry count has  
been exhausted.  
Press LINE to clear the message.  
Change media to writable tags or  
remove the write command from  
the application  
RFID TAG ERR: Read-Only  
Tag  
A write was attempted on a  
read-only tag.  
RFID TAG FAILED Check Media  
Press LINE to clear the message.  
Error Handling = Stop in the RFID  
(or RFID CONTROL) menu, and  
the RFID encoder could not read  
the RFID tag.  
Press LINE to clear the message.  
Remove the unlock command  
from the application.  
RFID UNLOCK CMD: Not An unlock command was executed  
Supported!  
on a tag which does not support  
locking.  
Press LINE to clear the message.  
Remove references to the ACS  
field from the application  
RFID ACS FIELD: Not Supported The ACS field was accessed on a  
tag which does not support the  
ACS field  
RFID  
Supported!  
KIL  
FIELD:  
Not  
The KIL field was accessed on a  
tag which does not support the  
KIL field.  
Press LINE to clear the message.  
Remove references to the KIL field  
from the application.  
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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  
Solution  
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..  
1. The label could be misaligned. Perform the Auto Calibrate  
procedure to ensure the label is at top-of-form  
Tag failed  
2. Make sure the media are smart labels with RFID tags located  
in the correct position.  
3. The RFID tag could be defective. Try another tag.  
4. Make sure the application does not send too few or too many  
digits to the RFID tag.  
Make sure the media is loaded correctly.  
Inconsistent results  
The RFID encoder works, but  
it does not meet expectations  
Make sure that both Error Handling and Label Retry are set to  
desired values in the RFID (or RFID CONTROL) menu  
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