Installing an HF RFID kit in the CL4NX Plus printer

Learn how to install an HF RFID kit in your CL4NX Plus printer with this step-by-step guide.

Caution:

• Before installation, make sure to power off the product and disconnect the power cord.
• When handling the print head, wear gloves to avoid damaging it.

Step 1: Open the top cover and print head

1. Open the top cover (1).
2. Open the print head (2).

Caution: Open the top cover fully to prevent accidental drop of the cover.

Step 2: Remove the front covers

1. Remove two screws (3).
2. Slide in the arrow direction to remove the front covers (4) and (5).

Step 3: Remove the left housing cover

1. Remove the screw (6).
2. Slide the left housing cover (7) and remove it in the direction of the arrow.

Step 4: Remove the media sensor guide

1. Tilt down the sensor guide lock (8) in front.
2. Pull out the media sensor guide (9).

Step 5: Remove the sensor tension and sensor case

1. Remove the screw (26).
2. Remove the sensor tension (27).
3. Remove the sensor case (28).

Step 6: Disassemble the sensor case

1. Disconnect the cables and remove the internal components of the sensor case (28).

Step 7: Remove the platen roller

1. Carefully remove the platen roller to access the media path components.

Step 8: Remove the media guard

1. Remove two screws (13).
2. Push the sensor holder all the way in and remove the media guard (14).
3. Lift the front of the media guard to remove it.

Step 9: Pass the relay cable

1. Pass the relay cable through the hole in the frame and connect it to the media guard (RFID) (16).
2. Pass the other side of the relay cable through the part marked with a circle.

Step 10: Install the RFID media guard

1. Align the hole in the media guard (16) with the projection on the frame.
2. Slide the media guard from the back to the front to attach it.

Step 11: Pass the antenna cable

1. Pass the antenna cable (15) from the media guard (16) through the hole in the frame as shown in the figure.

Step 12: Route the relay cable

1. Pass the relay cable through the hole in the frame and pull it out from the designated slot.

Step 13: Secure the RFID media guard

1. Use the attached screws (13) to secure the RFID media guard (16).

Step 14: Reinstall the platen roller

1. Insert and secure the platen roller.

Step 15: Attach the RFID sensor case

1. Insert the sensor case (RFID) along the groove of the RFID media guard.
2. Secure it with screws.

Step 16: Install the RFID media sensor guide

1. Insert the RFID media sensor guide into the sensor case.

Step 17: Attach the EXT PCB

1. Attach the EXT PCB (29) and tighten four screws (30).

Step 18: Connect the EXT cables

1. Connect the EXT signal cable (31) from the EXT PCB (29) to the main (CONT) PCB.
2. Connect the EXT power cable (32) from the EXT PCB (29) to the power supply unit.

Step 19: Install the RFID PCB assembly

1. Attach the RFID PCB assembly (33) to the gearbox assembly using three screws (34).

Step 20: Connect the relay cable to the PCB

1. Connect the relay cable to the RFID PCB as shown in the figure.

Step 21: Secure the relay cable

1. Pass the relay cable through the back of the PCB and fix it with the omega lock.

Step 22: Connect all RFID cables

1. Connect the following cables to the RFID PCB and EXT PCB:
   • EXT power cable
   • RFID signal cable
   • EXT signal cable
   • SRA driver cable
   • Antenna cable

Step 23: Reattach the front covers

1. Attach the front covers (5) and (4) using two screws (3).
2. Slide the front covers in the arrow direction to secure them.

Step 24: Reattach the left housing cover

1. Attach the left housing cover (7).
2. Tighten the screw (6).

Step 25: Apply the RFID stickers

1. Attach the RFID stickers (36) to the designated positions on the printer, as shown in the figure.
2. Attach the patent label (37), as shown in the figure.

RFID module automatic detection

When the RFID kit is installed, the printer automatically enables the RFID function upon startup.

• If the RFID kit is installed, [RFID] appears in the [Interface] menu of Settings mode.
• If the RFID kit is removed, the [RFID] option disappears from the menu.

Troubleshooting:

• If the buzzer sounds six times when the printer is powered on, the RFID module is detected but cannot communicate.
• If an “RFID System Error” occurs, check all connections and restart the printer.
• If the printer receives RFID commands but the module is not installed, a command error or NAK response will be returned.