Lexmark T640rn User manual

T640rn
User's Guide
June 2006 www.lexmark.com
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Safety information
Connect the power supply cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person.
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in ports.
This product uses a laser.
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This product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and the heat may cause the media to release emissions. You must understand the section
in your operating instructions that discusses the guidelines for selecting print media to avoid the possibility of harmful emissions.
This product uses a printing process that produces ozone. You must understand the section in your operating instructions that discusses the precautions
to take to limit ozone concentration.
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................5
Overview of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)....................................................................................5
Choosing an output device..........................................................................................................................5
Preparing to print..................................................................................................................6
Loading RFID labels....................................................................................................................................6
Printing...................................................................................................................................8
Printing on labels of different sizes..............................................................................................................8
Identifying rejected labels............................................................................................................................8
Understanding the RFID menu.............................................................................................9
Configuring RFID-specific settings..............................................................................................................9
Understanding RFID printer messages.............................................................................11
RFID error messages................................................................................................................................11
RFID service messages.............................................................................................................................12
Notices.................................................................................................................................13
Power consumption...................................................................................................................................15
Index.....................................................................................................................................18
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Introduction
Overview of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an automatic identification method that relies on storing and retrieving data using
RFID tags. The tags, which are incorporated into labels, receive and respond to radio-frequency queries from an RFID
transceiver. This tag support lets you print on labels and simultaneously program embedded RFID tags.
Choosing an output device
Output devices used in printing labels include the 5-bin mailbox, the output expander, the high-capacity output stacker,
adjustable stacker, and the finisher staplesmart. Choose an output device based on the software program, the length of
label needed, and the number of labels that you expect to print at one time. To order an output device, visit the Lexmark
Web site at www.lexmark.com:
Output device Part number
5-bin Mailbox 20G0895
Output expander 20G0894
High-capacity output stacker 20G0896
Adjustable stacker 20G1360
Finisher StapleSmart 20G0897
Note: RFID media should not be directed to the T64x StapleSmart Finisher, if it is used as an output device. The standard
output bin should be used for all RFID media, even if recognized as defective. The T64x StapleSmart Finisher may still
be used for any non-RFID media.
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Preparing to print
Loading RFID labels
To load labels:
Note: Do not remove a tray when a job is printing or when the operator panel indicator light is blinking. Doing so may
cause a jam.
1Remove the tray from the printer, and place it on a flat, level surface.
2Squeeze the side guard tab, and slide the guide to the outer edge of the tray.
3Flex the label sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the label sheets.
Straighten the edges on a level surface.
4Place the label sheets with the print side facing down and the labels positioned at the back of the tray.
5Squeeze the rear guide tab, and slide the guide to the correct position for the size label sheets you are loading.
6Insert the tray into the printer.
The increased thickness of RFID labels reduces the input and output bin capacity. Test your software program to ensure
that you understand the reduced input and output bin capabilities. For information on label construction, see the Card
Stock and Label Guide on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
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Proper tag orientation for printing
The following are examples of tag locations known to work correctly:
Tag manufacturer (EPC class 1
generation 2 specification only) Tag location Orientation
Symbol G2 4 x 4 1.5–8.5 in. from the left edge NA
Raflatec 3.7–7.5 in from the left edge Parallel to the long edge of the label sheet
Avery Dennison 3.7–7.5 in. from the left edge Parallel to the long edge of the label sheet
Texas Instruments 4.7–7.8 in. from the left edge Parallel to the long edge of the label sheet
Alien 3.7–7.5 in from the left edge Parallel to the long edge of the label sheet
Notes:
•Tags must be built to EPC class 1 generation 2 specifications.
•A tag must be located within the first two-thirds of the label sheet.
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Printing
Printing on labels of different sizes
Label size/type Input options Output options Rejected label output
Less than 7 in. 250-sheet tray •5-bin Mailbox
•Output expander
•High-capacity output stacker
•Adjustable stacker
Set the default Reject Bin so that all rejected labels
are sent to the same output device.
1Select RFID Settings using the Menu button.
2Select Reject Bin.
3Select one of the listed output bins to use as
the default.
4Exit the menu.
Less than 9 in. Any tray
9–14 in. Any tray
Identifying rejected labels
Whena labelis rejected,a printedgrid appearsat thebottom ofthe labelsheet asshown inthe followingdiagram. However,
this only applies to label sheets greater than 9 inches.
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Understanding the RFID menu
Configuring RFID-specific settings
The RFID menu is used to configure RFID-specific settings. It is located on the operator panel between the Help and
Network/Ports menus.
Note: RFID settings appear on the menu settings page. For information on printing a menu settings page, see the User's
Guide available on the Software and Documentation CD.
Press to access the Menu options. Select RFID Menu from the list.
The RFID Menu setting appears.
RFID Settings
Retry Count
Stop on Error
Mark on Error
Reset Label Count
RFID settings menu
Use the “RFID” Menu to define the following:
•Labels loaded in each label tray
•Default label source
•Output bin
Retry count
Menu selection Purpose Option Comments
Retry Count Determines how many times to retry programming anew label
when label fails to program. A retry will occur on a new RFID
sheet
0–255 Zero is the default value.
Stop on Error
Menu selection Purpose Option Comments
Stop on Error Determines whether or not to stop printing and post a message
on the operator panel when the Retry County is exhausted Yes
No Yes is the default value.
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Reject Bin
Menu selection Purpose Option Comments
Reject Bin Determines where to send sheets with
RFID labels that failed to program
correctly Standard Bin and Disabled are
displayed if no option bins are installed
Disabled Standard Bin
Bin 1
Bin 2
Bin 3
Bin 4
Bin 5
Bin 6
Bin 7
Bin 8
Bin 9
Bin 10
Disabled is the default value.
Mark on Error
Menu selection Purpose Option Comments
Mark on Error Tells the printer to print a grid on the bottom of any media when
a defective label is detected Yes
No Yes is the default value.
Reset Label Counters
Menu selection Purpose Option Comments
Reset Label Counters Clears the current version of label
counters (passed and failed). Reset is
the only menu selection
Value
Reset When Reset is selected, a “Contents will
be lost” confirmation prompt appears.
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