Printronix SL5000r MP manual Troubleshooting the Rfid Encoder Symptom Solution, Setup Guide

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Chapter 2 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble with the RFID encoder, consult Table 4 for a list of symptoms and possible solutions.

Table 4. Troubleshooting the RFID Encoder

Symptom		Solution


No communication between the	1.	Make sure Reader = Enable in the RFID
printer and the reader		CONTROL menu.
	2.	Use the RFID Test option in the RFID
		CONTROL menu (Admin User enabled) to
		read and display the current RFID tag
		content. Class 1 RFID tags usually contain a
		valid entry due to the pre-test process. See
		“Read Tag” on page 30.

Tag failed	1.	The label could be misaligned. Perform the
		Auto Calibrate procedure to ensure the label
		is at top-of-form. See “Running Auto
		Calibrate” in the Quick Setup Guide.
	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.

Inconsistent results	Make sure the media is loaded correctly.
	See “Loading Media And Ribbon” in the Quick
	Setup Guide.

The RFID encoder works, but it	Make sure that both Error Handling and Label
does not meet expectations	Retry are set to desired values in the RFID
	CONTROL menu.

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Contents Rfid Labeling Reference Manual Page Rfid Labeling Reference Manual Trademark Acknowledgements Table of Contents MP2 Rfid Table of Contents Table of Contents Rfid Smart Label Application Reference Notes OverviewOverview Overstruck Smart Labels What To Expect When Running Your Rfid ApplicationFactors Affecting Smart Label Performance Factors Affecting Smart Label PerformanceSupported Tag Types Smart Label CharacteristicsWhat To Expect When Running Your Rfid Application General Tag TypeTechnology Tag Class Smart Label CharacteristicsLabel Size How It Works How Printronix Makes It EasyTransitioning From UCC/GTIN Applications Hardware/Infrastructure Considerations How It WorksContact Information Printronix Professional ServicesHow To Order More Smart Labels Printronix Customer Support CenterCorporate Offices Corporate OfficesUseful Industry Web Links Smart Label Development Rfid Control Menu Rfid Control MenuCont. from previous Cust Early Write Custom Run Cal Tag Type Rfid Control Menu ItemsRfid Reader Rfid Control Menu ItemsPage Page Page Label Retry Error HandlingMax Retry Error Tag Write CntTag Read Cnt Failed Tag CntTag Void Cnt Clear Tag StatOverstrike Style Read Tag&Eject Admin User Menu ItemsRead Tag PreErase Class 0+Custom Tag Admin User Menu ItemsAuto Retry Custom Write PwrCustom Tag Class Custom Read PwrCustom Tag Len Custom Rd TriesCustom Tag Pos Custom Min PowerCustom Run Cal Custom Start PosEPC Mgr Report Custom Max PowerRequesting An Rfid Report Non-RFID WarningStop Rfid PGL CommandsFormat RFWTAGLOCKnformatsizemem bank Bit Field+ LOCKnformatRfid PGL Commands Step and startdata parameters using DF command in the ExecuteIDF command in the Execute IDF command in the Execute modePrinted before it is reset to the starting value. By Repeated before it is incremented. The default repeatOptional incremental reset count parameter to Default, there is no reset count. The reset countRfwtag ~CREATESGTIN-64432 RFWTAG64 ExampleStop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-641 ~NORMAL Stop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-64 SGTIN-64 ~CREATESGTIN-64432 RFWTAG64Stop Alpha ~DF4*ABCDEStop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-64ICNT1500 ~NORMAL ~CREATESGTIN-96432 RFWTAG96RFWTAG96EPC Stop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-961 ~NORMAL~CREATESGTIN216 Stop Barcode~CREATESGTIN432 RFWTAGLOCKDF6D96EPCStop Rfrtag END ~EXECUTESGTINFCNT3Format RFRTAGUNLOCKnformatsizemem bank Bit Field+ UNLOCKnformatResult. Replace n with a Indicate dynamic dataField to store the read Number ranging from 1 toFormat Stop RFRTAG64Verify Format VERIFYfieldformatDASCIIheaderD DASCIITrailerDASCIIheader ASCIITrailerExample END ~EXECUTEVERIFY1 ~NORMAL ~CREATEVERIFY432NOMOTION RFRTAG64Stop RFRTAG64 64DF2H ~CREATEREADONLY432 RFRTAG64Write Tag Rfid PGL Commands ExampleFormat HEX Write TagRfwrite LockRDI Read TagFormat RDIposition,length,format PositionRead Tag Rfid PPI/ZGL CommandsFormat RT x, start, length, hex, retries, motion, reserved Start Rfid PPI/ZGL CommandsComments RetriesWrite or Read Rfid Format Write or Read Rfid FormatFormat RFa,b,c,d Define EPC Data Structure Calibrate Rfid Transponder PositionFormat HRa,b Rfid Setup Enable Rfid MotionSpecify Rfid Retries for a Block Set Rfid Tag Password Format RZaHost Verification Host VerificationPPI/ZGL EPC Programming Examples Format HVx,y,ASCIIFO100,100A0N,60,60FN1FS //Print tag data in FN1 Escrk 1,a,b,D16,c.c Escrk 1,a,b,D24,c.c Rfid Write Rfid PPI/STGL CommandsPPI/ZGL EPC Programming Examples Return Status Port Return Status PortTools List Software Migration Tools SMTTools List Page Selecting The Tools Selecting The ToolsError Messages Error MessagesControl Panel Error Messages Explanation Solution Rfid TAG Failed Rfid MAX RetryRfid TAG ERR Rfid Unlock CMDTroubleshooting the Rfid Encoder Symptom Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Setup GuideMP2 Rfid New Coupler SystemAdjusting The Coupler Position New Coupler SystemGen Bit And 96 Bit EPC Data FormatsClass 1 Gen Class 0+, Class Zuma, and ClassRequest from Result Comment PGL EPC Format Handling Selected Size of Data Based onLength Program 64 bit Pad 0s on right for 64 bit = 64 bit Example When 64 Bit Data Is Sent To a 96 Bit Tag PGLMoving From 64 Bit Tags To 96 Bit Tags Moving From 64 Bit Tags To 96 Bit TagsWhen 64 Bit Data Is Sent To a 96 Bit Tag ZGL When 64 Bit Data Is Sent To a 96 Bit Tag ZGL~NORMAL ~CREATETEST1216 RFWTAG64 END ~EXECUTETEST1 ~NORMAL ~CREATETEST1 RFWTAG64 Multiple Read/Write Commands On One Label~NORMAL ~CREATETEST1NOMOTION RFRTAG64 END ~EXECUTETEST1 ~NORMALSplitting the EPC Verify Command is not Rfid SpecificVerify Command is not Rfid Specific Customer ScenarioSimplest Solution Splitting the EPCTag Profiler Using The Advanced Rfid CalibrationTag Profiler Using The Advanced Rfid Calibration Custom Tag ConfiguratorAuto Inlay Locater Page 178424-001