SATO AIOT - Easy RFID Configuration

Problem/Question

How to configure RFID via AIOT.

Applicable To

SATO All-In-One-Tool (AIOT)

Resolution/Answer

The [Easy RFID Configuration] function allows users to improve effectiveness and accuracy for UHF RFID configuration to the printer. Users can configure RFID printer settings only for supported printers with RFID enabled and equipped with the UHF RFID module.

This feature is available only for CL4NX, CL4NX-J, CL4NX Plus, CL6NX Plus, CL4NX-J Plus, CL6NX-J Plus, CT4-LX and S84NX series printers.

1.	On the printer page, click [Others] > [Easy RFID Configuration] of the selected printer.

The [Disclaimer Message] dialog is shown.

2.	Read the [Disclaimer Message] carefully. If you agree with the terms, click [OK] to proceed.

The [Easy RFID Configuration] dialog is shown.

3.	Click the respective drop-down list to set the [Tag Manufacturer], [SATO Label Item Number], or [Inlay Name] options.

You can set one, two, or all three options in (a).

 

•	Click [Clear All] to clear all selection.

•	Click [Help] to access our SATO support link if you have difficulties finding the label or need the On Metal Kit for the printer.

•	Click [Cancel] to end the configuration.

4.	Click [Next] to proceed, or skip to specific steps by selecting the desired step from the list on the left (b).

 

•	If you selected the label that requires the On Metal kit. The [On Metal Kit Confirmation] dialog will be shown.

•	Click [Yes] if the On Metal Kit is installed.

•	Click [No] if the On Metal Kit is not installed. You need to install this kit to the printer in order to use the selected label. Click our SATO support link on the [Help] dialog for further inquiry on the On Metal Kit.

5.	Click the option button to select the Inlay Position based on X, Y and S dimension of your tag.

6.	Click [Next].

7.	Click the option button to select the Inlay Orientation.

The available Inlay Orientation options depend on the selections made in the previous steps.

8.	Click [Next].

9.	Click the option button to select the IC Face Direction.

The available IC Face Direction options depend on the selections made in the previous steps.

10.	Click [Next].

A list of RFID printer settings to be applied is shown on the screen.

11.	Confirm the the setting, click [Apply] to proceed.

 

•	The RFID printer settings varies depending on the printer and the selected RFID label.

•	To ensure compatibility with the PWP (Print Write Print) function, the printer should be equipped with the following firmware versions:

◦	For CL4NX, CL4NX-J, CL4NX Plus, CL6NX Plus, CL4NX-J Plus, CL6NX-J Plus, the firmware version must be 1.14.0-r1 or a later.

◦	For CT4-LX, the firmware version must be 6.5.0-r1 or a later.

•	If the Tag Offset is detected as minus value, the Print Mode will be set to Continuous.

12.	Read the message in the [Confirmation] or [Notifications] dialog, and click [Yes] to proceed or act in accordance with the recommended course of action.

If you click [Yes], an SBPL Command will be sent over to the printer to apply the setting.

13.	After successful applied the RFID printer settings, click [Close] to end the [Easy RFID Configuration] or click [Start Over] to make another configuration.

To ensure the successful implementation of the printer settings:

◦	For CL4NX and CL4NX-J, you will need to adjust the physical position of the antenna according to the settings required for the specific label and inlay used.

◦	For CL4NX Plus, CL6NX Plus, CL4NX-J Plus, CL6NX-J Plus, CT4-LX and S84NX, click [Reboot Printer] button so that the printer can automatically adjust the position of the antenna to suit the RFID tag.

The [Easy RFID Configuration] dialog will be closed and user will be directed to the printer page.

 

•	If printer is in operation, please reboot after the on-going job is completed.

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