Printronix SL5000e 2

2Smart Label

Development

Overview

This chapter describes how to use the RFID encoder. The RFID

encoder is designed to be transparent to the printer operation. It

provides the capability of programming smart labels (with

embedded RFID tags) while printing the label format. The smart

labels are provided with the printer or purchased separately from

Printronix.

There are several ways to program RFID tags in smart labels:

•Use the Software Migration Tools (SMT) to enable the printer to

automatically create RFID commands from your existing bar

code commands. These tools are described on page 44.

•Incorporate RFID commands into new or existing Printronix

PGL® programs. Command details start on page 24.

•Incorporate RFID commands into new or existing ZPL™

programs. By selecting the Printronix PPI1 emulation you can

seamlessly upgrade from Zebra™ printers. Command details

start on page 39.

Contents

Main This Quick Setup Guide contains a CD-ROM with the following materials: The Users Manual Programmers Reference Manuals Useful utility programs For technical assistance, contact your Distributor/VAR/Reseller for service. For further assistance, contact the Printronix Customer Support Center. Page Trademark Acknowledgements Table of Contents 1 RFID Smart Label Application And Reference Notes7 2 Smart Label Development.......................15 Table of Contents 1 Application And Reference Notes Overview Page What To Expect When Running Your RFID Application Factors Affecting Smart Label Performance Overstruck Smart Labels Smart Label Characteristics General Tag Type Technology Tag Type Label Size Inlay Style Transitioning From UCC/GTIN Applications Using Printronix Software Migration Tools (SMT) How Printronix Makes It Easy How It Works Chapter 1 How To Order More Smart Labels Printronix Professional Services What We Can Do Contact Information Hardware/Infrastructure Considerations Chapter 1 Useful Industry Web Links Reference Material 2 Development Overview 16 RFID CONTROL Menu (cont. on next page) RFID CONTROL RFID CONTROL (cont. from previous page) RFID CONTROL Menu Items RFID Reader Error Handling Label Retry Max Retry Error Page Page Admin User Menu Items Tag Ty pe RFID Test (This Test Reads A Tag) PreErase Class 0+ Auto Retry Custom Tag Page RFID PGL Commands RFWTAG Page datafield idir value step Page Page Page RFRTAG Page VERIFY ASCIIheader Page Page Write Tag Page Read Tag IGP/PGL Programmers Reference Manual length position position,length[,format]; RFID PPI1 Commands Get Tag Unique ID Set Tag Type Chapter 2 Read Tag Write Tag Chapter 2 protect ASCII y Host Verification PPI1 EPC Programming Examples Chapter 2 Software Migration Tools (SMT) Tools List Page Chapter 2 Selecting The Tools Error Messages Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Quick Setup Guide Quick Setup Guide Page Page Page For technical assistance, contact your Distributor/VAR/Reseller for service. *178835-001*