Printronix SMARTLINE SL4M User manual

S M A R T L I N E SL4M
• Uncompromised features and
performance at an economical price
• User friendly grap ical interface offers
ease of configuration and installation
• Consistent RFID tag support wit
entire SmartLine MP2 family
• EPCglobal Gen 2 Certified Hardware
• Interoperable wit widest array
of Gen 2 tags
• 99.8% RFID encoding rates as
reported by end users
The SL4M™is the price-performance leader of the Printronix
SmartLine™series of RF D printers for industrial and commercial
applications. This cost-effective UHF RF D smart label printer
encoder is perfect for businesses seeking the most economical
solution for developing an RF D enabled supply chain. Based on the
Printronix reputation for reliability, durability, and dependability, the SL4M uses the same MP2
encoding technology and PSA3™advanced electronic architecture found in the high performance
SL5000r™printer and SLPA8000r™high speed printer applicator. t builds upon Printronix
growing leadership and established RF D ecosystem to support manufacturers, retailers and
government agencies seeking to improve their supply chain management with RF D technology.
A favorite among major retailers and consumer packaged goods companies, the SL4M’s patented
MP2 technology consistently provides encoding rates that exceed UHF RF D industry expectations.
The EPCglobal Gen 2 Certified Hardware encoder insures that it works in a
predictable and reliable manner for the best RF D enterprise solution. The
SL4M stands ready for RF D global implementation with the widest breadth
of Class 1 Gen 2 UHF tag support for a midrange printer. The SL4M MP2
encoding technology avoids confusion and eliminates cost, offering consistent
tag support with the entire SmartLine family.
SL4M – CONTINUING THE RINTRONIX HERITAGE
The SL4M delivers uncompromising Printronix leadership performance and quality in a cost-
effective industrial and commercial design. The PSA3 architecture offers leading edge enterprise
printing solutions and connectivity shared across the Printronix product portfolio. Starting with
remote printer management and control, five different Printer Protocol nterpreters for seamless
installation into other printer brand environments, and its heavy duty printer design, the SL4M
delivers reliable performance for challenging applications and environments. The user friendly
graphical interface offers a unique icon menu driven navigation system for easy configuration
and installation. The SL4M rugged design, built in quality, and reliable performance make its
Printronix heritage unmistakable.
RFID RINTING TECHNOLOGY

rintronix offers a wide selection of RFID label sizes, inlay designs, and thermal transfer
ribbons. Contact your local rintronix supplies reseller for Genuine rintronix Ribbons
and Labels, or contact rintronix at www.printronix.com or call 800-733-1900
14600 Myford Road, Irvine, CA 92606
800-665-6210 • www.printronix.com
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SmartLine, P5000, P7000 and PrintNet and all product names, numbers and logos
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Printronix, nc. Product appearance
and/or specifications are subject to change without notice. Windows is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
All other trademarks, product names, and company names or logos herein, are
the property of their respective owners. PTX-417B (08/08)
S M A R T L I N E SL4M
INTERFACES
Standard: RS232 Serial, EEE 1284 (Centronics),
USB 2.0, Ethernet
Optional: Ethernet, Wireless (802.11b/g)**
USER INTERFACE
Message Display: User friendly interface offering
a unique icon menu driven navigation system
with up to 8 lines of displayed messages
RINTING S ECIFICATIONS
Memory: 32MB DRAM, 8MB FLASH
rint Speed: 10 ips @ 203 dpi
(254mm/sec @ 8/dpmm),
10 ips @ 305 dpi (254mm/sec @ 12/dpmm)
rinting Methods: Thermal transfer or direct thermal
Resolution: 203 dpi (8/dpmm),
optional 305 dpi (12/dpmm)
rintable Width: 4.1” max (104mm)
RFID CA ABILITIES
Operating Capabilities: Encode with automatic
verification and read with or without lock
Access Gen 2 memory spaces like T D, EPC,
User and the Lock and Kill passwords
Error Handling Modes: Overstrike – Overprint
failed or “bad” RF D tag and applies the data
to the next label
Stop – Pause after detecting a failed or “bad”
tag for user intervention
None – ignores all errors
Statistics Tracking: Track the total number of
RF D labels processed and the number of
failed (overstruck) tags
MEDIA COM ATIBILITY
Media Types: Paper, film or synthetic thermal
transfer or direct thermal label, tag and ticket
stock in roll or fanfold form
Media Capacity: Roll Supply –
8” diameter on a 3” core
(203mm diameter on a 76mm core)
Media and Liner Width: 1.0” to 5.15”
(22mm to 127mm)
Label Length(min/max): 0.25” to 99”
(6mm to 2,514.6mm)
Thermal Transfer Ribbon: Ribbon Width (min/max) –
1.55” to 5.0” (39.5mm to 127mm)
Maximum Ribbon Length: 450M
Ribbon Core Diameter: 1.0” (25.4 mm)
Ribbon Outer Diameter (max): 3.3” (85mm)
MEDIA SENSING METHODS
Transmissive (Gap, Notch, Hole), Reflective
(Black Mark), Disable (Continuous Media)
MEDIA HANDLING MODES
Tear-Off Strip, Peel-Off, Continuous
ROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
Standard: Printronix Graphics Language (PGL)
Zebra Graphics Language (ZGL)‡
TEC Graphics Language (TGL)‡
ntermec Graphics Language ( GL)‡
SATO Graphics Language (STGL)‡
Datamax Graphics Language (DGL)‡
XML – Extensible Mark-up Language
BAR CODE SYMBOLOGIES
Australian Post, Aztec, BC412, Code 128 (A,B,C),
Code 35, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar (NW7),
Datamatrix, EAN13 (JAN), EAN-8 (JAN), F M,125,
German -2/5, FT14, TF14, Matrix (2 of 5),
Maxicode, MS , PDF-417, Planet, Plessey, PostBar,
Postnet, ROYAL BAR, RSS14, Telepen, UCC/EAN
128, UPC A, UPC E, UPC E0, UPC E1, UPC SH P,
UPS 11
FONTS AND CHARACTER SET
Fonts: Monotype maging (Agfa Monotype) – Letter
Gothic Bold, Courier Bold, CG Triumvirate Bold
Condensed, OCR-A, OCR-B, CG Times, CG
Triumvirate, CG Triumvirate Bold, (additional fonts
available)
Character Set: Unicode with TrueType font support
GRA HIC SU ORT AND WINDOWS DRIVERS
Graphic Support: PCX and T FF file formats
Windows Drivers: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003
server
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
ower: Auto ranging power supply 90-264 VAC
(48-62Hz) PFC
Regulatory Compliance: FCC Part 15 Subpart C
Sections 15.207, 15.209, 15.247, ndustry
Canada RSS-210, ETS EN 301 489-1, ETS EN
301 489-3, ETS EN 300 220-3, EN 61000-3-2,
EN 61000-3-3, EN 60950, cMETus, CE, DA, BSM ,
CCC, C-Tick, GOST-R, M C, Argentina “S” mark
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Temperature: -5°C to +60°C
(-23°F to +104°F)
Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
Dimensions: 11.75” W x 18.75” D x 12.125” H
(298mm W x 476mm D x 308mm H)
Printer Weig t: 34lbs (15.4Kg)
S ipping Weig t: 42lbs (19Kg)
*Requires PrintNet 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
** USA, Canada, & European Union only
‡ Printer Protocol Interpreters for ZPL, TEC, IPL, Sato and
DPL with RFID co ands for ZPL and Sato only
SL4M RFID RINTER
4” Thermal transfer or direct thermal,
industrial and commercial grade
MP2 Technology
The RF D SL4M printer includes Printronix
industry leading MP2 RF D Smart encoding
technology:
- Gen 2 hardware certified UHF RF D encoder
• Configured to approved global frequency
standards
• Supports EPCglobal Class 1, Gen 2
standards
-Multi-position RF coupler, Advanced Printer
Encoder Firmware
STANDARD FEATURES
32MB DRAM
8MB Flash
Rugged Metal Construction
Printer nstall Wizard
Large Graphic User nterface
Color Coded User Cues
Adjustable Transmissive Sensor
Reflective Sensor
Auto-Calibration
USB 2.0, Serial, Parallel, Ethernet
PrintNet™10/100 Base-T Ethernet
Embedded Printer Language Support
(Printronix, Zebra, TEC, Sato, ntermec, Datamax)
Label Design Program
XML Enabled Printing
XML Based Remote Management via PXML
PrintNet Remote Management*
MP2 RF D Smart Encoding Technology
Snap-in and Upgradeable Printheads
Media Counter
Ribbon Life ndicator
O TIONS
Memory Cartridge
DBCS Font Cartridge
Real Time Clock
Ethernet, Wireless (802.11b/g)**