Sato CL4NX Guide - Omni-ID

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omni-id.comSato CL4NX GuideContentsPrinter Setup3Ribbons5Printer6Optimized Encoding Settings For Omni-Id Labels8Software Setup10Print13Encoding Troubleshooting13Label Orientation14Encoding Standards152

omni-id.comSato CL4NX GuidePrinter setupThe following photographs will help you to load labelrolls in the printer correctly.1. Load label spool and lock in place with the Guide Arm.Guide Arm2. Slide Guide 2 to the rightmost position and then move it back left to secure the label.Guide 2move to the right most positionGuide 2move to secure media2. Locate the Gap Sensor to a position where it is able to detect the start and end of the RFID label.I-Mark sensorGap sensor3

omni-id.comSato CL4NX GuidePrinter setup4. Feed the labels under the Print HeadPressue dial (start low and increase)Head pressure dials are located on top of the print head; these should be adjusted so that the print quality is consistent withoutapplying excessive pressure.5. Final resultThe routing path of the media is as shown on the right figureWhen loading the media, make sure that the print side faces upFace-in mediaFace-out media4

omni-id.comSato CL4NX GuideRibbonsOmni-ID has validated ribbon compatibility with:ManufacturerProductTypeSATOY70110200720Full resin carbon ribbonLoad the ribbon into the printer so that the matt surface is visible to the human eye from the front of the printer.The matt surface is the printing side and correct positioning will ensure correct printing onto the media.The routing path of the media is asshown on the left figureFace-in mediaFace-out media5

Sato CL4NX Guideomni-id.comPrinter settingsThis section provides specific details and guidelines associated with encoding Omni-ID labels.1. Setup RFID functionality of the printer, using the main control panel.6

Sato CL4NX Guideomni-id.comPrinter must be calibrated for each label correctlyGap sensing: Gap sensing must be used at all times; this will use theleading edge of the frame label to align the print with the commandssent from your software. Calibration of the Gap levels is required eachtime a different label type is used. This can be found under advancedprinter settings, Gap Levels.Important SettingsDarkness: Darkness should be adjusted to achieve optimal print quality.Slowest speed: The slowest print speed that is available should be used to printCompound labels: This is typically 2 inches per second.Advanced printer adjustments: Pitch and offset should be set to 0mm.Print Mode: Print Mode should be set to continues, with No Back feed. Thisis to avoid causing damage to the printer. The thicker IQ labels can damagethe RFID antenna bracket if the off mode is used. This is due to the labelscatching on the bracket as they back feed.Printer AntennaSato CL4NX offers two antennas for RFID encoding:Standard and Short. Only one antenna can be usedfor encoding, not both at the same time. For encodingOmni-ID labels the Short antenna is recommended.PrioritizeThe printer settings can be prioritized to override thecommand settings and we do recommend you dothis to avoid any erroneous settings in the commandreaching the printer.Command settings are those created in the labeldesign software and the default setting on the printer.On the printer menu screen: Printing Advanced Prioritize Settings when complete7

Sato CL4NX Guideomni-id.comOptimized Encoding Settings For Omni-Id LabelsTo achieve the best performance when encoding, the power should be set to the certified level. This level has been validatedto ensure that adjacent labels are not programmed in error*.*due to the size of the small IQ Label tags the sensor in the print head can sometimes detect the information from the tag behind, so it is necessary to change the sensorpitch to read the right tag and print the associated information.Adjusting the Print PositionSet the Pitch in the Printing Advanced Adjustments menu to adjust the print positionNote: The above base reference point (print position) will be the stop position when the sensor type is set to Gap sensor.The maximum pitch offset on the SatoCL4NX printer menu system is -3.75mmso if the pitch offset is more than that, youmust set it in the NiceLabel software: Print Mode Backfeed Pitch offset8

Sato CL4NX Guideomni-id.comThe table below provides the optimal settings for all variants of Omni-ID IQ Label tags:9

omni-id.comSato CL4NX GuideSoftware setupRecommended software for Sato CL4NX is NiceLabel Pro, Please Refer to NiceLabel Designer Pro user guide for detailedinstructions (link is on Page 2)Insert labeldimemsions10

Sato CL4NX Guideomni-id.comCheck all boxes in‘Print Setting’Use print settingsfrom the printer11

Sato CL4NX Guideomni-id.comTo enable RFIDencoding, choosethe RFID settingsThe ‘Feed withoutprint’ box is checkedby default. Pleaseuncheck this box. If boxis checked, the printerwill not print and onlyencode the labels.12

omni-id.comService Bureau Reference GuidePrint TroubleshootingIssuePossible causeSolutionLabels won’t feedSensor locationSensor settingRe-locate sensorCheck gap sensing in menuRe-calibrate sensor if necessary.Barcode not straightLabels slippingIncrease head pressure or change roller under headNo print at allRibbon in upside downWrong ribbonTurn ribbon aroundChange ribbon to known good ribbon.Partial print on one sideHead pressureRe-balancePrint blurringToo much inkReduce darknessPrint too lightToo little inkIncrease darknessSlow print speedIncrease head pressure both sidesIssuePossible causeSolutionMulti tag errorReading more than one tagTurn the read power downTag not foundCannot read or write the agAdjust the read and/or write powerRead only errorCalibration is wrongTurn the write power upEncoding adjacent labelThe distance between labels istoo smallAdjust Tag offsetPrinter missing tag between eachprinted tagGap Levels IncorrecRe calibrate Gap LevelsPrint without RFID encoding‘Write data to RFID tag’deselectedSelect ‘write data to RFID tag’ in s/wWRITE TAG ERROR displayed onlabel and RFID tag error code #1018 displayedEncoding data type is set to ASCIIstringSelect HEX encoded string in data type menuEncoding Troubleshooting13

omni-id.comSato CL4NX GuideLabel OrientationOmni-ID IQ Label tags are supplied on the roll with the media facing out and the antenna facing up. This is the position thelabels should be retained in for successful encoding and printing.If in any instance you unroll the labels (i.e. to split a large roll into a smaller roll), you must ensure to re-roll them in the correctorientation.The images below show the antenna exposed and in the correct orientation:IQ 150 in printer – media facing out,antenna facing upIQ 600 in printer – media facing out,antenna facing upIQ 350 in printer – media facing out14

Sato CL4NX Guideomni-id.comEncoding StandardsOmni-ID tags can be encoded with any hexadecimal code, however GS1have interoperability standards which can be used to help in situationswhere multiple organizations need to read the tag.Examples of such standards include: SGTIN-96, GIAI-96 and GID-96It is the Users responsibility to define the code if Omni-ID is providingservice bureau.See “Omni-ID Standard Service Bureau reference guide” for assistance withsequencing complianceExample of GID-96bit scheme:HeaderThis is a static binary number (which is converted into hexadecimal) thatidentifies that the coding system being used is GID-96bit.General Manager NumberThis is a number which identifies the Company which is responsible forallocating the object class and the serial number, this is assigned by GS1/EPC global.Object ClassThis number defines the type of item that is being tagged, this might be atype of hardware, or a component in a larger assembly.Serial NumberThis is the unique number used to identify the specific item, typically this isthe part of the EPC number that this serialized.15

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Sato CL4NX Guide IQ 150 in printer - media facing out, antenna facing up IQ 600 in printer - media facing out, antenna facing up IQ 350 in printer - media facing out. omni-id.com Encoding Standards Omni-ID tags can be encoded with any hexadecimal code, however GS1