Cognitive Solutions Advantage RFID Thermal Printer Rfid and the Advantage Rfid Thermal Printer

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RFID and the Advantage RFID Thermal Printer

Cognitive’s Advantage barcode label printers provide an integrated solution for traditional barcode labeling and writing a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. Using an RFID label, the printer can simultaneously write RFID data and print a barcode label. The printer will also perform either operation independently. The Advantage prints both thermal and thermal transfer labels and tags in a host and network system or in a standalone keyboard or scanner input device system.

Today’s businesses face increasing pressure to provide goods and services quickly, accurately, and at the lowest possible cost. From the component level, through manufacturing, throughout the supply chain, and onto the shelves, managers attempt to control loss, shortage, spoilage, and other factors that impact profitability. RFID is a technology that allows real-time tracking and inventory control.

What is RFID?

Simply put, RFID is a method of remotely storing and retrieving information using devices called RFID tags. An RFID tag is a small object, such as an adhesive sticker, that can be attached to or incorporated into a product. The stored information may consist of a serial number or other data that identifies a person or object.

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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 What is RFID? Rfid and the Advantage Rfid Thermal PrinterActive Versus Passive Rfid Tags Rfid OverviewRfid Frequencies Uses for HF RfidRfid Standards Installing Printer Drivers from the Companion CD Drivers and Label SoftwareI V E R S a N D L a B E L S O F T W a R E Copyright 2004, Cognitive Printer Requirements SetupPower US CommunicationsControls, Indicators, and Connectors Device Primary Function UseConnecting Power and Cables Connector UseReleasing the Print Mechanism Loading a Ribbon Thermal Transfer Only Copyright 2004, Cognitive Loading Print Media Copyright 2004, Cognitive Performing the Self Test Performing the Printer Self TestOutput from the self test is described in the table below Print Mode Using Label Software Using CPL ProgrammingPrinting Standard Labels and Tags Creating a Text File Copyright 2004, Cognitive Copyright 2004, Cognitive Using Third-Party and Proprietary Applications Sample LabelPrinting from Microsoft Word Copyright 2004, Cognitive Setting Label Size Copyright 2004, Cognitive Creating a Label and Barcode Printing from Proprietary Applications Printing Rfid Tags Rfid Tag OverviewRead tag RT command stores data in a user-specified location Using Label Software Copyright 2004, Cognitive Stored Formats Label prints on the printer Solutions Sample Rfid TagMaintenance and Calibration MaintenancePress the Feed button to clean all sides of the roller CalibrationProgramming Programming OverviewRfid Command Name Structure Programming RulesRfid Command Structure Example Following listing is an example of Rfid command usageRfid Commands Standard Variable Setup/Debug Commands DefinitionsRF Idget RF IdgetRF Host RF Varclear RF VarclearRT ss ee fmt FmtWT ss data Wtlock Wtlock ss dataTo Printer Rftype $RFTYPE$Rfidnum $RFIDNUM$Rfblksz $RFBLKSZ$RF Location $RF nn$Rfid ? Rfid ?Rfid Confirm Rfid Confirm on/offOFF Rfid Host Rfid Ledflsh Rfid Ledflsh ON/OFF/ACCUMAccum Rfid Ledtime Rfid Ledtime nnRfid Mark Rfid Mark ON/OFFRfid Rdaftwt Rfid Rdaftwt ON/OFFRfid Retry Rfid Retry nnRfid Ssoncmd Rfid Ssoncmd ON/OFFISO Rfid TagtypeRfid Tagtype ISO/TI/PHILPS PhilpsRfid Timeout Rfid Timeout bb,ss,rr,ww,llRfid 20,,,,50 Rfid Txafter Rfid Txafter ON/OFFAscii Rfid VoidTags String-toRun a Printer Self Test TroubleshootingIsolating Problems Print a Proven Label FormatComment Out Portions of the Nonworking Label Format Common IssuesCheck the Label Format Header Line Labels Skipping or Printer Feeding Blank LabelsSetting Up an Ethernet Printer Ready Light is RedParallel Communication Printer DriversSerial Communication Printing Too LightUpgrade From Blazer Printer Technical Support Contact Information Appendix a Specifications PrintingAppendix B Certified Rfid Tags Part Number DescriptionIndex D E