Zebra Technologies R402 manual Supported Transponders

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The communication between the RFID tag and R402 printer is established when the transponder lines up with the printer’s antenna. Note that transponder position, prior to encode/decode, is critical. The optimal transponder position varies with antenna coil size and type of RFID IC used. It is important to use media and tags that have been specifically designed for use in the R402. Failure to do so may result in the inability to read or program the embedded RFID tags.

Printing and programming of smart labels in handled through the use of Zebra's printer programming language, ZPL. The printer segments the received ZPL's RFID and non-RFID related commands. The R402 will execute the RFID commands first, followed by the others (like the printing commands for barcodes or human readable text). Each transponder has blocks of addressable memory that are written to and read from through ZPL commands. Many transponders also contain a pre-programmed unique ID/serial number. The ZPL commands also provide for exception handling, such as setting the number of read/write retries before declaring the transponder defective. If an RFID tag is declared defective (fails to program correctly or cannot be detected) the printer ejects it and prints the word "void" across the entire label. This process will continue for two more RFID tags using the same data and format, assuming the problems persist. After the third tag is ejected the printer removes the customer format from the print queue, and proceeds with the next format (if one exists in the buffer).

Supported Transponders

The R402 supports several transponder types:

■Texas Instruments Tag-it™

■Philips I•Code

■Inside Technologies Picotag® 2K

■ISO 15693

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Contents R402 Users GuidePage Proprietary Statement Page Contents Operation & Options Appendix 980389-001 Rev. a Introduction HelloWhat’s in the Box? Inspecting the Printer Opening the printerInspecting the Printer Closing the printer Reporting Damage Getting Started Modes of PrintingAttaching Power Supply Loading Roll Media Placing the Roll in the Media CompartmentAdjusting the Guides Using the Optional Media Adapter Plates Loading Ribbon Install the Ribbon Supply RollInstall the Take-Up Core Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Auto Calibration Power Switch Operator ControlsFeed Button Status LightPrinting a Test Label Interface Cable Requirements Hooking Up the Printer and ComputerParallel Interface Requirements Adjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print DarknessAdjusting the Print Speed Communicating with the PrinterOperation & Options Thermal PrintingReplacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Replacing SuppliesAdding a New Transfer Ribbon Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Rfid Guidelines Supported Transponders Texas Instruments Tag-it Transponders Philips ICode Transponders Philips ICode BlocksInside Technologies Picotag Transponders Inside Technologies Picotag 2KISO-15693 Transponders ZPL II Commands for Rfid WT Write TagRT Read Tag RT Read Tag RS Rfid Setup RI Rfid Get Tag Unique ID Sample of Rfid Programming WT6FDZebraFS FO100,100A0n,60FN0FS Page Lubrication MaintenanceCleaning Parts List DescriptionPage Replacing the Print Head RemovalCleaning the Print Head Page Troubleshooting ResolutionsPrinter is not receiving power Printer is on and in an idle statePrinter has failed its power on self test Post There is a shortage of memoryPrinter is receiving data Either the media or ribbon is outFlash memory is not programmed Print head is under temperaturePrint head is over temperature Print Quality Problems Ribbon sensor settings did not printNo print on the label Printed image does not look rightLabel format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Rfid Symptoms Rfid tags generally not programmedVoid messages are printed across media Nothing is printedManual Calibration Recalibration Troubleshooting TestsPrinting a Configuration Label Resetting the Factory Default Values Communications DiagnosticsPower Off Mode Communications Diagnostics Mode Feed Button ModesPhysical Specifications AppendixMedia Specifications Font/Code Specifications Options Parallel Interface Technical Information Page Index Cable calibrationQuality problems Voltage Write tag command Page