Cognitive Solutions Advantage RFID Thermal Printer manual Using Label Software

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Using Label Software

A version of NiceLabel labeling software, designed specially for Cognitive printers, is included on the Companion CD. This software provides label printing, label design, RFID write and RFID read capabilities. Refer to the NiceLabel help files for information on how to use this product with your Cognitive printer.

Using CPL Programming

RFID commands have been added to the CPL programming language. These new commands allow you to read and write data as well as print information on the tag. Commands and data are sent to the printer through a generic text printer driver. The commands prepare the printer to receive the tag, establish print position and characteristics, and terminate printing operation. Data is passed as ASCII text and may be printed on the label, encoded in an RFID device, or both.

Creating a Text File

Use the following instructions with Windows-based computers.

1.Click Start.

2.Choose Run.

3.In the Open: text box, type command.

4. Click OK. The Command window appears.

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Contents Advantage Rfid Thermal Printer HF 13.56 Mhz Page Table of Contents Maintenance and Calibration Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Certified Rfid Tags Rfid and the Advantage Rfid Thermal Printer What is RFID?Rfid Overview Active Versus Passive Rfid TagsRfid Standards Rfid FrequenciesUses for HF Rfid Drivers and Label Software Installing Printer Drivers from the Companion CDI V E R S a N D L a B E L S O F T W a R E Copyright 2004, Cognitive Communications SetupPower US Printer RequirementsDevice Primary Function Use Controls, Indicators, and ConnectorsConnector Use Connecting Power and CablesReleasing the Print Mechanism Loading a Ribbon Thermal Transfer Only Copyright 2004, Cognitive Loading Print Media Copyright 2004, Cognitive Performing the Printer Self Test Performing the Self TestOutput from the self test is described in the table below Print Mode Printing Standard Labels and Tags Using Label SoftwareUsing CPL Programming Creating a Text File Copyright 2004, Cognitive Copyright 2004, Cognitive Printing from Microsoft Word Using Third-Party and Proprietary ApplicationsSample Label Copyright 2004, Cognitive Setting Label Size Copyright 2004, Cognitive Creating a Label and Barcode Printing from Proprietary Applications Rfid Tag Overview Printing Rfid TagsRead tag RT command stores data in a user-specified location Using Label Software Copyright 2004, Cognitive Stored Formats Label prints on the printer Sample Rfid Tag SolutionsMaintenance Maintenance and CalibrationCalibration Press the Feed button to clean all sides of the rollerProgramming Overview ProgrammingProgramming Rules Rfid Command Name StructureFollowing listing is an example of Rfid command usage Rfid Command Structure ExampleStandard Variable Setup/Debug Commands Definitions Rfid CommandsRF Idget RF IdgetRF Host RF Varclear RF VarclearFmt RT ss ee fmtWT ss data Wtlock ss data WtlockTo Printer $RFTYPE$ Rftype$RFIDNUM$ Rfidnum$RFBLKSZ$ Rfblksz$RF nn$ RF LocationRfid ? Rfid ?OFF Rfid ConfirmRfid Confirm on/off Rfid Host Accum Rfid LedflshRfid Ledflsh ON/OFF/ACCUM Rfid Ledtime nn Rfid LedtimeRfid Mark ON/OFF Rfid MarkRfid Rdaftwt ON/OFF Rfid RdaftwtRfid Retry nn Rfid RetryRfid Ssoncmd ON/OFF Rfid SsoncmdPhilps Rfid TagtypeRfid Tagtype ISO/TI/PHILPS ISORfid Timeout bb,ss,rr,ww,ll Rfid TimeoutRfid 20,,,,50 Rfid Txafter ON/OFF Rfid TxafterString-to Rfid VoidTags AsciiPrint a Proven Label Format TroubleshootingIsolating Problems Run a Printer Self TestLabels Skipping or Printer Feeding Blank Labels Common IssuesCheck the Label Format Header Line Comment Out Portions of the Nonworking Label FormatReady Light is Red Setting Up an Ethernet PrinterPrinting Too Light Printer DriversSerial Communication Parallel CommunicationUpgrade From Blazer Printer Technical Support Contact Information Printing Appendix a SpecificationsPart Number Description Appendix B Certified Rfid TagsIndex D E