Oki GL408e User manual

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RFID KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE
Read this Installation Guide before and during the installation of
the above accessory. Keep this Installation Guide handy for
future reference.
For printer models:
For printer models:
GL 4XXeSeries

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1 General
1.1 Important information
This quick guide provides important information on how to
setup your new SATO product.
Be sure to read this quick guide thoroughly before using
this printer. It is an integral part of the product and should
be kept in the immediate vicinity of the device and
available to the operating staff.
1.2 Limitation of liability
All information in this manual have been compiled under
due consideration of federal standards and regulations.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage
resulting from:
zDisregarding these instructions
zUnintended use of the printer
zUnauthorized technical modifications
zUse of unapproved spare parts
zUse of unapproved consumables
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.

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1.3 Explanation of symbols
This instruction manual uses various warning icons to help
you understand the safe operation of your printer.
Explanations of the icons are below.
WARNING!
Indicates neglectful or erroneous use may
cause irreparable damage to the product,
serious injury to the operator, or worse.
CAUTION!
Indicates a specific point where caution should
be used. The graphic within the triangle will
indicate the specific issue, i.e.; the sign on the
left indicates a caution for potential electrical
shock.
CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in damage
to your product or host equipment.
NOTE!
Emphasizes useful tips or recommendations for
efficient and smooth operation of your printer.

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1.4 Contact and Document Information
.
Extensive contact information of worldwide SATO operations can be found on the Internet at
www.satoworldwide.com
Version: SI-GL4xxe-01rA-12-06-07-RFKIG © Copyright 1994 – 2007
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or issued to third
parties in any form whatsoever without the express permission of SATO. The
materials in this document are provided for general information and are subject to
change without notice. SATO assumes no responsibilities for any errors that may
appear.
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438A Alexandra Road #05-01/04,
Alexandra
Technopark, Singapore 119967
Phone: [phone] Fax : [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
SATO AMERICA, INC.
10350 Nations Ford Road Suite A,
Charlotte, NC
28273
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
SATO INTERNATIONAL EUROPE N.V.
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10350 Nations Ford Road Suite A,
Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email:[e-mail]
SATO LABELING SOLUTIONS AMERICA, INC.
1140 Windham Parkway, Romeoville, Illinois 60446
Phone: [phone] Fax : [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Horticultural Division
930 Jimmy Ann Drive
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
SATO UK LTD
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Email: [e-mail]
SATO LABELLING SOLUTIONS EUROPE GmbH
Ersheimer Straße
71,
69434 Hirschhorn, Germany
Phone: [phone] Fax:[phone]
SATO FRANCE SAS
Parc D'Activities -Rue Jacques Messager - 59175 Templemars, France
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Asia Pacific & Oceania
SATO INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.
(Regional HQ)
438A Alexandra Road #05-01/04,
Alexandra
Technopark, Singapore 119967
Phone : [phone] Fax : [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
SATO ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.
438A Alexandra Road #05-01/04, Alexandra Technopark,Singapore 119967
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email:[e-mail]
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United Kin
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Phone:[phone] Fax : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
SATO POLSKA SP Z O.O.
Ul. Wroclawska 123, 55-015 Radwanice
K/Wroclawia, Poland
Phone:[phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
SATO IBERIA S.A.
Dels Corrals Nous, 35-39, Pol. Can Roqueta,
08202 - Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
Phone: [phone] Fax : [phone]
SATO AUTO-ID MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
No.25, Jalan Pemberita U1/49, Temasya
Industrial Park
Section U1, 40150 Shah Alam,
Selangor
Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email:[e-mail]
SATO AUTO-ID (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
292/1 Moo 1 Theparak Road, Tumbol Theparak,
Amphur Muang, Samutprakarn 10270
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Hongkou Area,
Shanghai, China 200080
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
SATO NEW ZEALAND LTD
30 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay
POBox 305-031, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
For a full list of all SATO offices,
referto
www.satoworldwide.com

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Step Instructions & Tools Image(s)
GL4xxe RFID KIT Installation
The complete RFID kit for the GL consists of five (5) parts: Four parts from the main
RFID kit and one part containing the RFID Reader module from AWID. All five parts
must be available before installation. Installation involves five (5) steps: Removing the
covers; removing the print head; installing the antenna and Reader, and general reassembly.
Figure 1a.
The RFID Kit (w/o reader
subassembly) before unpacking
Figure 1b.
The RFID Reader module
Three configurations are available:
MPR-1510-V2.6H (USA
configuration)
MPR-1510-V2.6HR1 (EU
configuration)
MPR-1510-V2.6H2 (Korea
configuration)
Main RFID Kit Parts List
Y9812220001 GL RFID Kit
(w/o reader), KIT, RFID,
915, GL4 Or
Y9812220001 GL RFID Kit
(w/o reader), KIT, RFID,
869, GL4 Or
Y9812220001 GL RFID Kit
(w/o reader), RFID, 910 -
914-KOREA, GL4
Each kit consists of the
following four parts:
1. MOUNTING
READER MOUNT
SUBASSEMBLY, GL4
2. ANTENNA
ANTENNA ASSY, RFID,
GL4
3. CABLE
CABLE ASSY, RFID
INTERFACE, GL
4. SCREWS
SCREW, M4 X 8, PNH,
PHH, STL/ZN PL
SCREW, 6-19 HL X 1/2,
PHCR, SS410, ANSI
B18.6.4
RFID Reader Module Kit
This kit comes from AWID
and supplies the fifth and
final part of the complete
RFID Kit for the GL4xxe.
See the picture on the right
for details of region
configurations.
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Removing the front cover
Tool(s) required
Flat blade screwdriver
(recommended)
1. Loosen and remove the
thumbscrew fastener that
secures the front cover.
2. Pull the outer edge of the
front cover outwards, and
then push the entire cover in
the direction shown by the
arrow. The cover will be
dislodged.
3. Put the cover and
thumbscrew aside.
Note:
Do not use force when removing
the front cover as this can
potentially damage the plastic
holding pins on the cover.
Removing the LEFT Side Cover
Tool(s) required
#1 Phillips + screwdriver
1. Remove three screws (see
red circles in the picture) that
secure the cover.
2. Slide the cover towards the
rear of the printer for about an
inch, and then lift the cover up
to remove it from unit (refer to
the red arrows in the picture).
3. Place the cover and three
screws aside for now.
Figure 1a.
Removing the thumbscrew
Figure 1b.
Pulling out the front cove
r
Figure 1c.
The LEFT side cove
r
Figure 1d.
Side cover removed
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2
Removing the Print Head
1. Release the print head
assembly by turning the head
lock latch counterclockwise.
2. Press the spring-loaded tab
as indicated here, to release
the print head.
3. Disconnect the data and
power cables from the print
head.
4. Set the print head aside for
now.
Note:
ESD (electrostatic discharge)
protection is recommended for this
step. Anti-static lint-free gloves
should be worn at all times when
you are handling print heads.
Figure 2a.
Turning the head lock latch
Figure 2b.
Print head removed

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3
Installing the antenna
Part(s) Required
ANTENNA ASSY, RFID, SL4M
SCREW, 6-19 HL X 1/2, PHCR,
SS410, ANSI B18.6.4
Tool(s) required
#1 Phillips + screwdriver - 12 in. lb
1. Remove the gap sensor
paddle (circled red) by sliding
it out. Set the gap sensor
paddle aside for later use.
2. Remove the media guard
(circled yellow) that is under
the gap sensor, by removing
the associated screw (circled
blue). (Figure 3a)
3. Hook the purple catch of the
antenna handle over the rod
(circled blue) situated behind
the black platen roller. The
cable should emerge at the
bottom of the printer. See
Figures 3a and 3b.
4. The antenna handle replaces
the removed media guard,
and will be secured by the
same screw (circled blue in
Fig 3d). Install the screw
through the lower support
hole and into the antenna
handle as shown.
5. Tighten the screw to secure
the antenna handle in place.
6. Re-install the gap sensor
paddle.
7. Re-install the print head
assembly.
Note
ESD (electrostatic discharge)
protection is recommended for this
step. Anti-static lint-free gloves are
recommended to be worn at all
times when handling the print
head. The gap sensor paddle will
be re-installed in the final step.
The original media guard must be
set aside and sent back to your
supplier for recycling.
Figure 3c.
The antenna emerges as
shown.
Figure 3a.
Removing the gap sensor
paddle (red) and media
guard (yellow)
Figure 3b.
Hook the antenna handle
over the metal rod that is
behind the platen roller.
Figure 3c.
Securing the antenna
handle with the screw.
purple
catch
antenna
handle

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Assembling the Reader Module
Parts required
READER MOUNT
SUBASSEMBLY, GL4xxe
Tool(s) required
#1 Phillips + screwdriver - 8 in. lb.
1. Plug the antenna cable into the
port on the right side of the
Reader Subassembly as
indicated in Figure 4a.
2. Route the other end of the
cable into the electronics
section of the printer. The
cable connects to the white
connector on the printer’s main
PCB, near the moto. See
Figure 4c.
3. Position the reader
subassembly within the lower
part of the print head area.
while pulling any excess length
of interface cable slack back
into the electronics side of the
printer.
4. Attach the reader subassembly
to the printer with the supplied
screw (circled red in Figure
4b).
5. Tighten and torque the screw.
6. Close and latch the deck
assembly.
7. Position the antenna handle
above the printed orange-
colored marker’s location for
testing.
Note
When installing the reader
subassembly, make sure that the
antenna or power/data cables are
not crimped by any moving part
within the mounting area.
Figure 4b.
Insert the reader as
shown
Antenna
cable
Figure 4a.
Ports on the Reader
Subassembl
y
.
Figure 4c.
Insert the connector
as shown

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Setting the Country Frequency
When the RFID kit is installed, the printer will automatically be set to use the Country Frequency of the antenn
a
module. However, if the error message “RFID Freq BandL /Unknown” appears, see below:
1. If the RFID Freq Band: / Unknown message appears after the printer reboots, go to step 4.
2. Press the Up, Down, Left, and Right keys at the same time to access the factory Menus.
3. Press the Up key until RFID Freq Band displays.
4. Press the Down and ENTER key at the same time until the message ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED is displayed.
5. Press the Left or Right key until the correct menu item for your country displays. See Table 1.
6. Press ENTER to select the frequency.
7. Turn the printer OFF and then ON to restart it.
Table 1. Countr
y
/Fre
q
uenc
y
Selection
Countr
y
Menu Item Fre
q
uenc
y
(
MHz
)
Hon
g
Kon
g
920-925 H.Kon
g
920 to 925
Taiwan
Taiwan 7923.6 to 926.5
United States/Canada 902-928 US 1 902 to 928
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Reassembly
Tools required
#1 Phillips + screwdriver - 8 in. lb.
1. Pull any slack interface cable
slack back into the
electronics compartment of
the printer.
2. Put back the side cover that
was removed in Step 3
(page 6).
3. Tighten and torque screws.
4. Put back the front cover that
was removed in Step 2.
5. Re-install the gap sensor
paddle in the reverse order
of removal.
6. Close the media cover.

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