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DS3508 Digital Scanner
Product Reference Guide
DS3508 Digital Scanner
Product Reference Guide
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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
Change
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Date
09/2009 Initial release.
Description
11/2009 Update:
- Presentation Mode Field of View’ bar codes
- Supported baud rates for RS232.
02/2010 Add UID.
Update DPM information.
04/2010 Remove reference to Synapse (not supported); remove Regulatory information as the complete Regulatory requirements appear in the Quick Start Guide; update IEC definition in Glossary.
03/2011 Add: Decode Pager Motor Duration, Fuzzy 1D Processing, PDF Prioritization,
Prioritization Timeout, Mobile Phone/Display Mode, CDC USB Com Port
Emulation, Cute, PDF417, Data Matrix, QR Codes, Aztec/Aztec Rune, Micro
PDF, Maxicode, Polling Interval, Quick Emulation, OCR, Coupon Report, Korean
3 of 5, Australian Post Format, Databar Limited Security Level.
Update: Nixdorf Mode A and B columns, Inverse 1D defaults, Inverse Data Matrix defaults.
Remove: Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy.
2/2012 Add DS3508-ER configuration parameters: Trigger Modes, Torch Mode, Smart
LED Mode, Focus Modes. Add DS3508-ER decode zones and technical specifications.
3/2012 Add notes to indicate that the DS3508-ER and DS3508-DP do not support
Multicode Mode, and that the DS3508-ER does not support imaging preferences.
Add voltage and current specification for the DS3508-ER.
4/2012
8/2014 Add note to indicate that the DS3508-ER does not support OCR programming, change SSI parameter numbers to Attribute numbers.
12/2014 Zebra Rebranding.
3/2015 Zebra Rebranding/ removing Motorola.
3/2017 Remove OCR chapter (no longer supported); bar code name change (GS1
DataBar-14 to GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional.
Table of Contents
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Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications
Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options
User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults ..................................... 4-2
Table of Contents vii
Multicode Expression (DS3508-SR / DS3508-HD) ................................................. 4-39
Multicode Mode Concatenation (DS3508-SR / DS3508-HD) ................................. 4-44
Multicode Concatenation Symbology (DS3508-SR / DS3508-HD) ......................... 4-45
Chapter 5: Imaging Preferences
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Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking ................................................... 6-5
USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes ..................................................... 6-6
Chapter 8: IBM 468X / 469X Interface
Table of Contents ix
Chapter 9: Keyboard Wedge Interface
Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes ................................................. 9-5
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Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................ 10-26
Table of Contents xi
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14) ..................................... 10-68
GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................................... 10-73
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Chapter 12: Advanced Data Formatting
Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters
Appendix B: Programming Reference
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14) .......................................... C-3
Table of Contents xiii
Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets
Appendix F: Signature Capture Code
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About This Guide
Introduction
The DS3508 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the DS3508 digital scanner.
Configurations
This guide includes the following configurations:
• DS3508-SR20005R – DS3508 digital scanner, standard range
• DS3508-HD20005R – DS3508 digital scanner, high density focus
• DS3508-DP20005R – DS3508 digital scanner, DPM
• DS3508-ER20005R - DS3508 digital scanner, extended range
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Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
•
Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection
information.
•
scanner in hand-held and hands-free (presentation) modes.
•
scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.
•
Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options
describes features frequently used to customize how data transmits to the host device and programming bar codes for selecting user preference features for the digital scanner.
•
Chapter 5, Imaging Preferences
provides imaging preference features and programming bar codes for selecting these features. Note that the DS3508-ER does not support these features.
•
describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host.
•
describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host, such as point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port.
•
systems.
•
Chapter 9, Keyboard Wedge Interface
describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digital scanner.
•
describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the digital scanner.
•
Zebra Scanners.
•
Chapter 12, Advanced Data Formatting
briefly describes ADF, a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device, and includes a reference to the ADF Programmer Guide .
•
Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters
provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner defaults.
•
Appendix B, Programming Reference
provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions, and keyboard maps.
•
includes sample bar codes of various code types.
•
numeric values.
•
Appendix E, ASCII Character Sets provides ASCII character value tables.
•
Appendix F, Signature Capture Code provides information on CapCode, a signature capture code that
encloses a signature area on a document and allows a scanner to capture a signature.
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Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
• Italics are used to highlight the following:
• Chapters and sections in this and related documents
• Dialog box, window and screen names
• Drop-down list and list box names
• Check box and radio button names
• Bold text is used to highlight the following:
• Key names on a keypad
• Button names on a screen.
• bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items
• Lists of alternatives
• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential
• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
• Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (
*
) are used to denote default parameter settings.
*
Indicates Default
*
Baud Rate 9600 Feature/Option
Related Documents
• DS3508 Quick Start Guide , p/n 72-124802-xx - provides general information for getting started with the
DS3508 digital scanner, and includes basic set up and operation instructions.
For the latest version of all guides, go to: http://www.zebra.com/support .
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Service Information
If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility's technical or systems support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will contact the Zebra Global Customer Support Center at: http://www.zebra.com/support .
When contacting Zebra support, please have the following information available:
• Serial number of the unit
• Model number or product name
• Software type and version number
Zebra responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements.
If your problem cannot be solved by Zebra Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions. Zebra is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.
If you purchased your product from a Zebra business partner, please contact that business partner for support.
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The DS3508 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture and transfer with a light-weight, hands-free/hand-held design. The digital scanner accommodates both hands-free use
(in the scan stand) and hand-held use. Whether in hands-free (presentation) or hand-held mode, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.
Figure 1-1 DS3508 Digital Scanner
NOTE Hands-free (presentation) scanning does not apply to the DS3508-ER configuration.
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Interfaces
The DS3508 digital scanner supports:
• USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface supports the following international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German,
French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.
• Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the host.
• Connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the IBM terminal.
• Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the host. This interface supports the following international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian,
French Belgian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.
Unpacking
Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit,
contact Zebra Support. See page xviii
for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING . It is the approved shipping container; use this to return the equipment for servicing.
Getting Started 1 - 3
Setting Up the Digital Scanner
Installing the Interface Cable
NOTE Different hosts require different cables. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are examples only.
Connectors vary from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are the same.
1.
Loosen the two screws on the cable clamp at the bottom of the scanner and gently pull the clamp away from the bottom of the scanner.
Figure 1-2 Removing the Cable Clamp
2.
Open the clamp and plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner handle.
Figure 1-3 Inserting the Interface Cable
3.
Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured.
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4.
Close the clamp, push it back into place and tighten the screws on the clamp to secure the cable into the bottom of the scanner.
Figure 1-4 Closing the Cable Clamp
5.
Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (see the specific host chapter for information on host connections).
Removing the Interface Cable
1.
Loosen the two screws on the cable clamp at the bottom of the scanner and gently pull the clamp away from the bottom of the scanner.
2.
Open the clamp and unplug the interface cable modular connector from the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner handle. Carefully slide out the cable.
3.
Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3
to connect a new cable.
Connecting Power (if required)
If the host does not provide power to the digital scanner, connect an external power supply:
1.
Connect the interface cable to the base of the digital scanner, as described in
Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3
.
2.
Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to locate the correct port).
3.
Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC outlet.
Configuring the Digital Scanner
To configure the digital scanner use the bar codes included in this manual. See
Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options
and Chapter 5, Imaging Preferences for information about programming the
digital scanner using bar code menus. Also see each host-specific chapter to set up connection to a specific host type.
Getting Started 1 - 5
Accessories
Required Accessories
The digital scanner requires an interface cable and may require a power supply. These items can be purchased from Zebra.
Optional Accessories
Contact Zebra to purchase the optional accessories in Table 1-1
for the DS3508.
Table 1-1 Optional Accessories
Accessory
Scanner Belt Holster
Intellistand for DS3508
Desk Top Holder
Multi-Mount Stand
Tool Balancer
Part Number
11-35035-01R
).
20-67176-01R
12-44267-01R
50-15400-03
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Chapter 2 Scanning
Introduction
This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams.
Scan Window
Tether Plate
LED
Indicators
Scan Trigger
Figure 2-1 Parts
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Beeper Definitions
The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1
defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner.
Table 2-1 Beeper Definitions
Beeper Sequence Indication
Standard Use
Low/medium/high beeps
Short high beep
4 long low beeps
5 low beeps
Power up.
A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).
Transmission error.
Conversion or format error.
Low/low/low/extra low beeps RS-232 receive error.
High beep
Image Capture
The digital scanner detected a <BEL> character over RS-232.
Low beep
High/low beeps
Parameter Menu Scanning
Low/high beeps
Snapshot mode started or completed.
Snapshot mode timed out.
High/low beeps
High/low/high/low beeps
Code 39 Buffering
High/low beeps
Input error; incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or Cancel scanned.
Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using numeric bar codes.
Successful program exit with change in parameter setting.
3 long high beeps
High/low/high beeps
Low/high/low beeps
New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
Code 39 buffer is full.
The Code 39 buffer was erased.
The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or transmit an empty buffer.
A successful transmission of buffered data.
Low/high beeps
Macro PDF
2 low beeps
MPDF sequence buffered.
2 long low beeps
3 long low beeps
File ID error. A bar code not in the current MPDF sequence was scanned.
Out of memory. There is not enough buffer space to store the current MPDF symbol.
Scanning 2 - 3
Table 2-1 Beeper Definitions (Continued)
Beeper Sequence
4 long low beeps
Indication
Bad symbology. Scanned a 1D or 2D bar code in a MPDF sequence, a duplicate
MPDF label, a label in an incorrect order, or trying to transmit an empty or illegal
MPDF field.
5 long low beeps
Fast warble beep
Low/high beeps
Host Specific
Flushing MPDF buffer.
Aborting MPDF sequence.
Flushing an already empty MPDF buffer.
USB only
4 short high beeps The digital scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds and scan again.
Low/medium/high beeps upon scanning a USB device type
Communication with the host must be established before the digital scanner can operate at the highest power level.
Low/medium/high beeps occur more than once
The USB host can put the digital scanner in a state where power to the scanner is cycled on and off more than once. This is normal and usually happens when the
PC cold boots.
RS-232 only
1 short high beep A <BEL> character is received and Beep on <BEL> is enabled.
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LED Definitions
In addition to beep sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate status.
colors that display during scanning.
Table 2-2 Standard LED Definitions
LED Indication
Hand-Held Scanning Standard Use
Green A bar code was successfully decoded.
Red
Off
Transmission error, conversion or format error, or RS-232 receive error.
No power is applied to the digital scanner, or the scanner is on and ready to scan.
Presentation (Hands-Free) Scanning Standard Use
Green The scanner is on and ready to scan.
Momentarily Off
Red
A bar code was successfully decoded.
Transmission error, conversion or format error, or RS-232 receive error.
Off
Parameter Programming
No power is applied to the digital scanner, or the scanner is in low power mode.
Green
Red
ADF Programming
Number expected. Enter value using numeric bar codes.
Successful program exit with change in parameter setting.
Input error: incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or Cancel scanned.
Green
Blinking Green
Green after Blinking
Red
Enter another digit. Add leading zeros to the front if necessary.
Enter another alphabetic character or scan the End of Message bar code.
All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule.
Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.
All rules deleted.
Enter another criterion or action, or scan the Save Rule bar code.
Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.
Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exited because of an error or the user asked to exit rule entry.
Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save rule again.
Entry error, wrong bar code scanned, or criteria/action list is too long for a rule. Re-enter criterion or action.
Scanning 2 - 5
Scanning
The DS3508 has a built-in, light-weight stand to easily accommodate both hands-free (presentation) and hand-held scanning.
NOTE Certain areas of the digital scanner’s handle may feel warm at times. This is normal.
NOTE Hands-free (presentation) scanning does not apply to the DS3508-ER configuration.
Presentation Mode (DS3508-SR/HD/DP)
The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. When you place the digital scanner in the stand’s “cup,” the scanner’s built-in sensor places the scanner in presentation (hands-free) mode. When you remove the digital scanner from the stand it operates in its normal hand-held mode.
Scanner “Cup”
Adjust angle of scanner “cup”
Adjust height of
IntelliStand
Figure 2-2 Scanning in Hands-Free Mode
To operate the digital scanner in the Intellistand:
1.
Connect the digital scanner to the host (see the appropriate host chapter for information on host connections).
2.
Insert the digital scanner in the Intellistand by placing the front of the digital scanner into the stand’s “cup” (see
).
3.
Use the Intellistand’s adjustment knobs to adjust the height and angle of the digital scanner.
4.
Center the symbol in the aiming pattern.
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5.
Upon successful decode, the digital scanner beeps and the LED turns green. For more information on beeper and LED definitions, see
.
NOTE Hands-free (presentation) scanning does not apply to the DS3508-ER configuration.
Hand-Held Scanning
Aim the digital scanner at a bar code and pull the trigger to decode.
Figure 2-3 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode: DS3508-SR/HD/DP
Figure 2-4 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode: DS3508-ER
Scanning 2 - 7
DS3508-SR/HD/DP Aiming
When scanning, the DS3508-SR/HD/DP projects a red laser aiming pattern which allows positioning the bar code
scanner and a bar code.
Figure 2-5 DS3508-SR/HD/DP Aiming Pattern
If necessary, the digital scanner turns on its red LEDs to illuminate the target bar code.To scan a bar code, center the symbol in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Be sure the entire symbol is within the rectangular area formed by the cross pattern.
1D bar code symbol 2D bar code symbol 2D dot peen DPM symbol
Aiming Pattern
Figure 2-6 Scanning Orientation with Aiming Pattern
NOTE Scanning Direct Part Mark (DPM) bar codes with the DS3508-DP20005R digital scanner: Due to the reflective nature of some surfaces used with DPM bar codes (see
Figure 2-6 ), it may be necessary to tilt
the scanner at an angle relative to the target (Zebra recommends 25-45 degrees). For example, when scanning a 15 mil dot peen Data matrix bar code marked on an aluminum surface with the
DS3508-DP20005R, present the target between two and three inches from the nose of the scanner, and tilt the scanner at a 30 degree angle.
When scanning standard (non-DPM) bar codes with any configuration of the DS3508 digital scanner, follow the standard aiming instructions described in
DS3508-SR/HD/DP Aiming on page 2-7
.
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The digital scanner can also read a bar code presented within the aiming pattern but not centered. The top
show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples can not be decoded.
0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4 5
Figure 2-7 Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming
0 1 2 3 4 5
Decode Ranges
DS3508-SR/HD/DP
Table 2-3 DS3508-SR/HD/DP Depth of Field
Symbol Density DS3508-SR
Code 39 - 3 mil N/A
Code 39 - 4 mil
Code 39 - 5 mil
Code 39 - 7.5 mil
Code 39 - 20 mil
100% UPC - 13 mil
PDF417 - 6.67 mil
PDF417 - 10 mil
PDF417 - 15 mil
2.60 in. - 4.50 in.
6.60 cm - 11.43 cm
1.00 in. - 6.30 in.
2.54 cm - 16.00 cm
Contact - 10.10 in.
Contact - 25.65 cm
1.00 in. - 20.90 in.
2.54 cm - 53.09 cm
0.90 in. - 15.10 in.
2.29 cm - 38.35 cm
2.70 in. - 6.10 in.
6.86 cm - 15.49 cm
0.40 in. - 9.30 in.
1.02 cm - 23.62 cm
3.30 in. - 14.80 in.
8.38 cm - 37.59 cm
N/A Data Matrix - 4 mil
Data Matrix - 5 mil
Data Matrix - 7.5 mil
Data Matrix - 10 mil
QR Code - 4 mil
N/A
2.10 in. - 5.50 in.
5.33 cm - 13.97 cm
1.10 in. - 7.10 in.
2.79 cm - 18.03 cm
N/A
DS3508-HD/DS3508-DP
1.10 in. - 1.60 in.
2.79 cm - 4.06 cm
Contact - 3.5 in.
Contact - 8.89 cm
Contact - 4.2 in.
Contact - 10.67 cm
Contact - 5.4 in.
Contact - 13.72 cm
1.10 in. - 9.20 in.
2.79 cm - 23.37 cm
0.80 in. - 6.20 in.
2.03 cm - 15.75 cm
Contact - 3.70 in.
Contact - 9.40
Contact - 4.50 in.
Contact - 11.43 cm
3.20 in. - 5.60 in.
8.13 cm - 14.22 cm
1.00 in. - 2.10 in.
2.54 cm - 5.33 cm
0.40 in. - 2.70 in.
1.02 cm - 6.86 cm
Contact - 3.50 in.
Contact - 8.89 cm
Contact - 4.40 in.
Contact - 11.18 cm
1.10 in. - 1.40 in.
2.79 cm - 3.56 cm
Scanning 2 - 9
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Table 2-3 DS3508-SR/HD/DP Depth of Field (Continued)
Symbol Density DS3508-SR
QR Code - 5 mil N/A
QR Code - 7.5 mil
QR Code - 10 mil
N/A
1.50 in. - 6.10 in.
3.81 cm - 15.49 cm
DS3508-HD/DS3508-DP
0.50 in. - 2.20 in.
1.27 cm - 5.59 cm
Contact - 3.30 in.
Contact - 8.38 cm
Contact - 4.00 in.
Contact - 10.16 cm
DS3508-ER
Table 2-4 DS3508-ER Depth of Field
Symbol Density
Code 39 - 7.5 mil
Depth of Field
8.50 in. - 34.00 in.
21.59 cm - 86.36 cm
Code 39 - 10 mil
Code 128 - 15 mil
8.00 in. - 41.50 in.
20.32 cm - 105.41 cm
7.00 in. - 47.50 in.
17.78 cm - 120.65 cm
Code 39 - 20 mil
Code 39 - 55 mil
Code 39 - 100 mil
Code 39 - 100 mil reflective
* - 88.00 in.
* - 223.52 cm
* - 205.00 in.
* - 520.70 cm
* - 335.00 in.
* - 850.90 cm
* - 340.00 in.
* - 863.60 cm
Data Matrix - 10 mil
Data Matrix - 55 mil
8.25 in. - 16.50 in.
20.96 cm - 41.91 cm
* - 89.50 in.
* - 227.33 cm
Data Matrix - 100 mil
Data Matrix - 314 mil
* - 168.50 in.
* - 427.99 cm
* - 450.00 in.
* - 1143.00 cm
* Dependent on length of bar codes.
Chapter 3 Maintenance & Technical
Specifications
Introduction
This chapter provides suggested digital scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts).
Maintenance
Cleaning the scan window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window can affect scanning accuracy.
• Do not allow abrasive material to touch the window.
• Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.
• Wipe the window using a tissue moistened with ammonia/water.
• Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the window.
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Troubleshooting
Table 3-1 Troubleshooting
The aiming pattern does not appear when pressing the trigger.
Problem Possible Causes
No power to the digital scanner.
Possible Solutions
If the configuration requires a power supply, re-connect the power supply.
Incorrect host interface cable is used. Connect the correct host interface cable.
Interface/power cables are loose.
Digital scanner is disabled.
Re-connect cables.
For IBM 468x and USB IBM hand-held,
IBM table top, and OPOS modes, enable the digital scanner via the host interface. Otherwise, see the technical person in charge of scanning.
If using RS-232 Nixdorf B mode, CTS is not asserted.
Aiming pattern is disabled.
Assert CTS line.
Enable the aiming pattern. See
Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on page 4-30
.
Digital scanner emits short low/short medium/short high beep sequence (power-up beep sequence) more than once.
Digital scanner emits aiming pattern, but does not decode the bar code.
The USB bus may put the digital scanner in a state where power to the scanner is cycled on and off more than once.
Digital scanner is not programmed for the correct bar code type.
Normal during host reset.
Program the digital scanner to read that type of bar code. See
.
Bar code symbol is unreadable.
Scan test symbols of the same bar code type to determine if the bar code is defaced.
Move the symbol completely within the aiming pattern.
Wait several seconds and scan again.
Digital scanner emits 4 short high beeps during decode attempt.
The symbol is not completely inside aiming pattern.
Digital scanner has not completed
USB initialization.
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Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (Continued)
Problem
Digital scanner decodes bar code, but does not transmit the data to the host.
Possible Causes
Digital scanner is not programmed for the correct host type.
Interface cable is loose.
If the digital scanner emits 4 long low beeps, a transmission error occurred.
Possible Solutions
Scan the appropriate host type programming bar code. See the chapter corresponding to the host type.
Re-connect the cable.
Set the scanner's communication parameters to match the host's setting.
Configure the digital scanner's conversion parameters properly.
Host displays scanned data incorrectly.
If the digital scanner emits 5 low beeps, a conversion or format error occurred.
If the digital scanner emits low/high/low beeps, it detected an invalid ADF rule.
If the digital scanner emits high/low beeps, the scanner is buffering Code
39 data.
Digital scanner is not programmed to work with the host.
Program the correct ADF rules. Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting
Programmer Guide.
Normal scanning a Code 39 bar code and the Code 39 Buffering option is enabled.
Scan the appropriate host type programming bar code.
For RS-232, set the digital scanner's communication parameters to match the host's settings.
For a Keyboard Wedge configuration, program the system for the correct keyboard type, and turn off the CAPS
LOCK key.
Program the proper editing options
(e.g., UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion).
Digital scanner emits high/high/high/low beeps when not in use.
Digital scanner emits low/high beeps during programming.
Digital scanner emits low/high/low/high beeps during programming.
RS-232 receive error.
Input error or scanned.
Cancel bar code was
Normal during host reset. Otherwise, set the digital scanner's RS-232 parity to match the host setting.
Scan the correct numeric bar codes within range for the parameter programmed.
Out of ADF parameter storage space.
Erase all rules and re-program with shorter rules.
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Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (Continued)
Problem
Digital scanner emits low/high/low beeps.
Digital scanner emits a power-up beep after changing
USB host type.
Digital scanner emits one high beep when not in use.
Possible Causes
Clearing Code 39 buffer.
The USB bus re-established power to the digital scanner.
In RS-232 mode, a <BEL> character was received and Beep on <BEL> option is enabled.
Possible Solutions
Normal when scanning the Code 39
Buffering Clear Buffer bar code or upon attempt to transmit an empty
Code 39 buffer.
Normal when changing USB host type.
Normal when Beep on <BEL> is enabled and the digital scanner is in
RS-232 mode.
NOTE If after performing these checks the digital scanner still experiences problems, contact the distributor or
call Zebra Support. See page xviii
for the telephone numbers.
Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 5
Technical Specifications
Table 3-2 Technical Specifications
Item
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions
Weight (without cable)
Voltage and Current
Description
7.34 in. H x 4.82 in. W x 2.93 in. D
(18.65 cm H x 12.25 cm W x 7.43 cm D)
12.8 oz. (363 gm)
DS3508-SR/HD/DP: 5 volts ±10%, 330mA
DS3508-ER: 5 volts ±10%, 1.2A
Performance Characteristics
Light Source Aiming pattern: 650nm visible laser diode
Illumination: 630nm LED
Imager Field of View
Roll/Pitch/Yaw
Standard Range Focus: 39.6 H x 25.7 V
High Density Focus: 38.4 H x 24.9 V
DS3508-SR/HD/DP: ±360, ±65, ±60
DS3508-ER: ±360, ±60, ±65
Motion Tolerance
Symbology Decode Capability
1D UPC/EAN (UPCA/UPCE/UPCE1/EAN-8/EAN-13/ JAN-8/JAN-13 plus supplementals, ISBN (Bookland), ISSN, Coupon Code), Code 39 (Standard, Full
ASCII, Trioptic), Code 128 (Standard, Full ASCII, UCC/EAN-128, ISBT-128
Concatenated), Code 93, Codabar/NW7,Code 11 (Standard, Matrix 2 of 5), MSI
Plessey, I 2 of 5 (Interleaved 2 of 5 / ITF, Discrete 2 of 5, IATA, Chinese 2 of 5),
GS1 DataBar (Omnidirectional, Truncated, Stacked, Stacked Omnidirectional,
Limited, Expanded, Expanded Stacked, Inverse), Base 32 (Italian Pharmacode)
PDF417 (and variants)
DS3508-SR/HD/DP: up to 100 in/sec (2.54 m/sec) in presentation mode
(horizontal read rate)
DS3508-ER: up to 60 in/sec (1.52 m/sec) for 100% 13 mil UPC; motion tolerance varies depending on code type, scan distance and print quality
2D
PDF417 (Standard, Macro), MicroPDF417 (Standard, Macro), Composite Codes
(CC-A, CC-B, CC-C)
TLC-39, Aztec (Standard, Inverse), MaxiCode, DataMatrix/ECC 200 (Standard,
Inverse), QR Code (Standard, Inverse, Micro)
Postal
DPM Marks (DPM unit only)
U.S. Postnet and Planet, U.K. Post, Japan Post, Australian Post, Netherlands KIX
Code, Royal Mail 4 State Customer, UPU FICS 4 State Postal, USPS 4CB
Datamatrix marks applied by dot-peening. All supported barcode types listed above marked by laser etching, chemical etching, ink marking, molding, stamping or casting methods on surfaces such as including metal, plastic, rubber or glass
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Table 3-2 Technical Specifications (Continued)
Item
IUID Support
Description
Supports IUID parsing. The ability to read and separate IUID fields per application requirements
See
.
Nominal Working Range
(Handheld)
Interfaces Supported
USB, RS-232, RS-485 (IBM 46xx Protocols), Keyboard Wedge, 123Scan
2
User Environment
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity
Drop Specifications
Ambient Light Immunity
Electrostatic Discharge
-4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C)
-40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Unit functions normally after repeated 6.5 ft. (2 m) drops to concrete
Incandescent:
Sunlight:
Fluorescent:
Mercury Vapor:
150 ft. candles (1,600 LUX)
8,000 ft. candles (86,000 LUX)
150 ft. candles (1,600 LUX)
150 ft. candles (1,600 LUX)
Sodium Vapor: 150 ft. candles (1,600 LUX)
Immune to direct exposure to normal office and factory lighting conditions, as well as direct exposure to sunlight
DS3508-SR/HD/DP: Conforms to 20 kV air discharge and 8 kV contact discharge
DS3508-ER: Conforms to ±15 kV air discharge and ±8 kV contact discharge
Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 7
Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions
Bottom of scanner
Cable interface port
PIN 10
Interface cable modular connector
PIN 1
Figure 3-1 Digital Scanner Cable Pinouts
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7
8
5
6
9
10
3
4
1
2
The signal descriptions in Table 3-3
apply to the connector on the digital scanner and are for reference only.
Table 3-3 Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs
Pin IBM RS-232
Keyboard
Wedge
USB
Reserved
Power
Ground
IBM_A(+)
Reserved
Power
Ground
TxD
Reserved
Power
Ground
KeyClock
Jump to Pin 6
Power
Ground
Reserved
Reserved
IBM_B(-)
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
RxD
RTS
CTS
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
TermData
KeyData
TermClock
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
D +
Jump to Pin 1
D -
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous
Digital Scanner Options
Introduction
You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features.
The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in
Table 4-1 on page 4-2 (also see
for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is not necessary.
To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the digital scanner is powered down.
NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen (when using the imaging engine). When scanning from the screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging.
If not using a USB cable, select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information) after the power-up beeps sound. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connected to a new host.
To return all features to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-5
. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks indicate (
*
)default values.
*
Indicates Default
*
High Volume
(0)
Feature/Option
Option Value
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Scanning Sequence Examples
In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under
. The digital scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.
Other parameters, such as Serial Response Time-Out or Data Transmission Formats , require scanning several bar codes. See these parameter descriptions for this procedure.
Errors While Scanning
Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.
User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults
codes in this guide. These new values replace the standard default values in memory. To recall the default parameter values, scan the
Set Default Parameter on page 4-5 .
NOTE See
Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters
for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Table 4-1 User Preferences Parameter Defaults
Parameter
Parameter
Number
User Preferences
Set Default Parameter
Parameter Bar Code Scanning
Decode Pager Motor
Decode Pager Motor Duration
Trigger Mode
Beep After Good Decode
Beeper Volume
Beeper Tone
Beeper Duration
Suppress Power-up Beeps
Hands-Free Mode
Presentation Performance Mode
Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode
138
56
140
145
N/A
236
613
626
628
721
630
650
663
Default
Set Defaults
Enable
Enable
500 msec
Level (Standard)
Enable
High
Medium
Medium
Do Not Suppress
Enable
Standard
1 Minute
Page
Number
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 3
Table 4-1 User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued)
Parameter
Parameter
Number
Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode
Low Power Mode
662
128
Time Delay to Low Power Mode
Fuzzy 1D Processing
Picklist Mode
PDF Prioritization
146
514
402
719
PDF Prioritization Timeout
DPM Scanning
Continuous Bar Code Read
Decode Session Timeout
Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol 137
Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols 144
Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern
Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern
306
590
720
521
649
136
Presentation Mode Field of View
Mobile Phone/Display Mode
Decoding Illumination
Torch Mode
Smart LED Mode
Focus Mode
Multicode Mode
Multicode Expression
Multicode Mode Concatenation
Multicode Concatenation Symbology
Miscellaneous Options
Transmit Code ID Character
Prefix Value
Suffix 1 Value
Suffix 2 Value
748
422
677
661
609
716
298
747
717
722
45
99, 105
98, 104
100, 106
1 Hour
Disable
1 Hour
Enable
Default
Page
Number
Disabled Always
Disable
200 ms
Enable
Disable
9.9 Sec
0.5 Sec
0.2 Sec
Enable
Enable for PDF
Full
Disable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Auto-Ranging
Disable
1
Disable
Concatenate as PDF417
None
7013 <CR><LF>
7013 <CR><LF>
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Table 4-1 User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued)
Parameter
Parameter
Number
Scan Data Transmission Format
FN1 Substitution Values
235
103, 109
Transmit “No Read” Message
UID Parsing
94
740
Default
Data as is
Set
Disable
Disable
Page
Number
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 5
User Preferences
Set Default Parameter
You can reset the digital scanner to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar code below to reset the decoder to its default settings and/or set its current settings as custom defaults.
• Set Defaults - Scan this bar code to reset all default parameters as follows.
• If you previously set custom defaults by scanning Write to Custom Defaults , scan Set Defaults to retrieve and restore the decoder’s custom default settings.
• If you did not set custom defaults, scan Restore Defaults to restore the factory default values listed in
.
• Set Factory Defaults
- Scan this bar code to restore the factory default values listed in Table A-1.
This deletes any custom defaults set.
• Write to Custom Defaults - Scan this bar code to set the current decoder settings as custom defaults. Once set, you can recover custom default settings by scanning Restore Defaults .
*Set Defaults
Set Factory Defaults
Write to Custom Defaults
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Parameter Bar Code Scanning
Parameter # 236
To disable the decoding of parameter bar codes, including the Set Defaults parameter bar codes, scan the
Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan Enable
Parameter Scanning .
*
Enable Parameter Bar Code Scanning
(1)
Disable Parameter Bar Code Scanning
(0)
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 7
Decode Pager Motor
Parameter # 613
The scanner includes a pager motor which, when enabled, vibrates the scanner for a period of time when a successful decode occurs.
NOTE When the pager motor is enabled and the scanner is in IntelliStand, the pager motor disables until the scanner is removed from IntelliStand.
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the pager motor. If enabled, scan the appropriate bar code to set the period of time in which to vibrate the scanner (see
below).
Pager Motor Disable
(0)
*Pager Motor Enable
(1)
Decode Pager Motor Duration
Parameter # 626
150 msec
200 msec
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Decode Pager Motor Duration (continued)
250 msec
400 msec
600 msec
300 msec
*500 msec
750 msec
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 9
Trigger Mode
Parameter # 138
Select one of the following trigger modes for the digital scanner:
• Level (Standard) - Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears for a programmable duration of time. After this time, the aiming dot changes to a standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session. The laser
scanning beam stays on until the Decode Session Timeout on page 4-28
occurs, a decode occurs, or the trigger is released. If the trigger is released before the timeout expires, the laser shuts off and no decode occurs.
• Two Stage Option 1 (DS3508-ER only) - Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears. When the trigger is released, the aiming dot changes to a standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session. The laser scanning beam stays on for one-third of the currently configured decode timeout. If the trigger is pulled again while in a decode session, the scanner beam returns to an aiming dot.
• Two Stage Option 2 (DS3508-ER only) - Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears. When the trigger is released, the aiming dot turns off. Pulling the trigger twice quickly turns on the standard laser scanning beam for a full
decode session. The laser scanning beam stays on until the Decode Session Timeout occurs, a decode
occurs, or the trigger is released.
• Presentation (Blink) (DS3508-SR/HD/DP only) - The digital scanner activates decode processing when it detects a bar code in its field of view. After a period of non-use, the digital scanner enters a low power mode in which the LEDs turn off until the digital scanner senses motion.
• Auto Aim (DS3508-SR/HD/DP only) - The digital scanner’s aiming pattern is consistently on when in auto aim mode. A trigger pull activates decode processing. After 2 seconds of inactivity the aiming pattern shuts off.
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Trigger Mode (continued)
*
Level (Standard)
(0)
Two Stage Option 1 (DS3508-ER only)
(14)
Two Stage Option 2 (DS3508-ER only)
(15)
Presentation (Blink) (DS3508-SR/HD/DP only)
(7)
Auto Aim (DS3508-SR/HD/DP only)
(9)
NOTE Hands-free (presentation) scanning does not apply to the DS3508-ER configuration.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 11
Beep After Good Decode
Parameter # 56
Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the digital scanner beeps after a good decode. If selecting Do Not
Beep After Good Decode , the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and to indicate error conditions.
*
Beep After Good Decode
(Enable)
(1)
Do Not Beep After Good Decode
(Disable)
(0)
Beeper Volume
Parameter # 140
To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume , or High Volume bar code.
Low Volume
(2)
Medium Volume
(1)
*
High Volume
(0)
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Beeper Tone
Parameter # 145
To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan one of the following bar codes.
Off
(3)
Low Tone
(2)
*
Medium Tone
(1)
High Tone
(0)
Medium to High Tone (2-tone)
(4)
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 13
Beeper Duration
Parameter # 628
To select the duration for the beeper, scan one of the following bar codes.
Short
(0)
*
Medium
(1)
Long
(2)
Suppress Power-up Beeps
Parameter # 721
Select whether or not to suppress the digital scanner’s power-up beeps.
*
Do Not Suppress Power-up Beeps
(0)
Suppress Power-up Beeps
(1)
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Hands-Free Mode
Parameter # 630
In hands-free mode, when you place the digital scanner in the scan stand, it automatically triggers when presented
If you select Disable Hands-Free Mode
, the digital scanner behaves according to the setting of the Trigger Mode
regardless of whether it is hand-held or in the scan stand.
*
Enable Hands-Free Mode
(1)
Disable Hands-Free Mode
(0)
NOTE Hands-free (presentation) scanning does not apply to the DS3508-ER configuration.
Presentation Performance Mode
Parameter # 650
Select Standard Presentation Mode when presenting objects to the scanner. Select Enhanced Presentation
Mode when swiping items underneath the scanner.
*
Standard Presentation Mode
(2)
Enhanced Presentation Mode
(0)
NOTE Hands-free (presentation) scanning does not apply to the DS3508-ER configuration.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 15
Digital Scanner Activity Modes
The digital scanner is capable of four modes of activity:
• Active Mode - The digital scanner uses full illumination for active scanning.
• Idle Mode - In presentation mode only, the digital scanner’s illumination dims after a programmable time
senses motion, upon presentation of a bar code, or upon a trigger pull.
• Sleep Mode - In presentation mode only, the digital scanner’s illumination shuts off after a programmable time period after Idle Mode has expired. See
Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode on page 4-18
. The digital scanner wakes when it is lifted or senses motion, upon presentation of a bar code (depending on ambient light conditions), or upon a trigger pull.
• Low Power Mode - The digital scanner enters a low power consumption mode after Sleep Mode has expired, in which the LEDs turn off in order to conserve energy and prolong the life of the scanner. See
. In hand-held mode, this occurs immediately after the programmed
. In presentation mode, this occurs after idle mode and sleep mode. The digital scanner wakes when it is lifted, senses a trigger pull, or when the host attempts to communicate.
NOTE The digital scanner does not use Low Power Mode when connected to a USB or IBM host.
NOTE Hands-free (presentation) scanning does not apply to the DS3508-ER configuration.
Active Mode
Time Delay to
Presentation
Idle Mode value
Idle Mode
Time Delay to
Presentation
Sleep Mode value
Sleep Mode
Time Delay to
Low Power
Mode value
Low Power Mode
Note: Time delays are cumulative.
Figure 4-1 Power Levels
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Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode
Parameter # 663
In presentation mode, this parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering idle mode with dim illumination. The digital scanner wakes upon presentation of a bar code or a trigger pull.
Disable
(0)
1 Second
(1)
10 Seconds
(10)
*1 Minute
(17)
5 Minutes
(21)
15 Minutes
(27)
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 17
Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode (continued)
30 Minutes
(29)
45 Minutes
(30)
1 Hour
(33)
3 Hours
(35)
6 Hours
(38)
9 Hours
(41)
NOTE Hands-free (presentation) scanning does not apply to the DS3508-ER configuration.
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Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode
Parameter # 662
In presentation mode, this parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering sleep mode with no illumination. The digital scanner wakes when it senses motion, upon presentation of a bar code, or a trigger pull.
NOTE Digital scanner performance is not guaranteed in dim conditions.
Disable
(0)
1 Second
(1)
10 Seconds
(10)
1 Minute
(17)
5 Minutes
(21)
NOTE Hands-free (presentation) scanning does not apply to the DS3508-ER configuration.
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 19
Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode (continued)
15 Minutes
(27)
30 Minutes
(29)
45 Minutes
(30)
*1 Hour
(33)
3 Hours
(35)
6 Hours
(38)
9 Hours
(41)
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Low Power Mode
Parameter # 128
If enabled, the digital scanner enters a low power consumption mode after Sleep Mode has expired, in which the
LEDs turn off in order to conserve energy and prolong the life of the scanner. In hand-held mode, this occurs
mode and sleep mode. The digital scanner wakes when it is lifted, senses a trigger pull, or when the host attempts to communicate.
If disabled, power remains on after each decode attempt.
*
Disable Low Power Mode
(0)
Enable Low Power Mode
(1)
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 21
Time Delay to Low Power Mode
Parameter # 146
NOTE This parameter only applies when Low Power Mode is enabled.
This parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering lower power mode (after the applicable activity mode - see
Digital Scanner Activity Modes on page 4-15
). The digital scanner wakes upon trigger pull or when the host attempts to communicate with the digital scanner.
1 Second
(17)
10 Seconds
(26)
1 Minute
(33)
5 Minutes
(37)
15 Minutes
(43)
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Time Delay to Low Power Mode (continued)
30 Minutes
(45)
*
1 Hour
(49)
45 Minutes
(46)
3 Hours
(51)
6 Hours
(54)
9 Hours
(57)
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 23
Fuzzy 1D Processing
Parameter # 514
This option is enabled by default to optimize decode performance on 1D bar codes, including damaged and poor quality symbols. Disable this only if you experience time delays when decoding 2D bar codes, or in detecting a no decode.
*
Enable Fuzzy 1D Processing
(1)
Disable Fuzzy 1D Processing
(0)
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Picklist Mode
Parameter # 402
Picklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only bar codes that are aligned under the laser crosshair.
Select one of the following picklist modes for the digital scanner:
• Disabled Always - Picklist mode is always disabled.
• Enabled in Hand-Held Mode - Picklist mode is enabled when the digital scanner is out of hands-free mode and disabled when the digital scanner is in presentation mode.
• Enabled in Hands-Free Mode - Picklist mode is enabled when the digital scanner is in hands-free mode only.
• Enabled Always - Picklist mode is always enabled.
NOTE
If you enabled DPM Scanning on page 4-27 , disable Picklist Mode when scanning a DPM bar code.
Picklist performance is not guaranteed for DPM bar codes.
*
Disabled Always
(0)
Enabled in Hand-Held Mode
(1)
Enabled in Hands-Free Mode
(3)
Enabled Always
(2)
NOTE Picklist Mode temporarily overrides the Disable Decode Aiming Pattern option. The Decode Aiming
Pattern cannot be disabled when the following options are selected:
• Smart LED Mode is set to Enable (DS3508-ER configuration)
• Focus Mode is set to Auto-Ranging (DS3508-ER configuration)
• Picklist Mode is set to Enable (DS3508-ER and DS3508-SR configurations)
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 25
PDF Prioritization
Parameter # 719
. During that time the digital scanner attempts to decode a PDF417 symbol (e.g., on a US driver's license), and if successful, reports this only. If it does not decode (can not find) a PDF417 symbol, it reports the 1D symbol after the timeout. The 1D symbol must be in the device’s field of view for the digital scanner to report it. This parameter does not affect decoding other symbologies.
NOTE The 1D Code 128 bar code lengths include the following:
- 7 to 10 characters
- 14 to 17 characters
- 27 to 28 characters
In addition, a Code 39 bar code with the following lengths are considered to potentially be part of a US driver’s license:
- 8 characters
- 12 characters.
*
Disable PDF Prioritization
(0)
Enable PDF Prioritization
(1)
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PDF Prioritization Timeout
Parameter # 720
PDF417 symbol before reporting the 1D bar code in the field of view. Scan the following bar code, then scan four digits from
that specify the timeout in milliseconds. For example, to enter 400 ms, scan the following bar code, then scan 0400. The range is 0 to 5000 ms, and the default is 200 ms.
PDF Prioritization Timeout
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 27
DPM Scanning
Parameter # 521
Unlike bar codes that are typically printed on labels, a direct part mark (DPM) is a symbol that is marked directly on an item’s surface for permanent identification. These symbols are marked using methods such as laser etching
scans these types of symbols.
NOTE When the DS3508-DP digital scanner is DPM enabled, the digital scanner reads all symbols including
DPM, 1D, PDF417, etc. If you do not require DPM reading, scan Disable DPM Scanning to ensure optimum scanner performance.
If you enable DPM Scanning
, disable Picklist Mode on page 4-24
when scanning a DPM bar code.
Picklist performance is not guaranteed for DPM bar codes.
Also, if you enable DPM Scanning, the scanner behaves as if the Data Matrix Inverse Autodetect setting is selected. When you disable DPM Scanning, the previous (user-selected) Data Matrix Inverse setting
remains in effect. See Data Matrix Inverse on page 10-77 .
To configure the DS3508-DP digital scanner for DPM reading:
1.
If you disabled DPM scanning in the DS3508-DP digital scanner, scan Enable DPM Scanning below.
2.
Before scanning a DPM bar code, ensure you enabled
Data Matrix Inverse on page 10-77 .
*Enable DPM Scanning
(1)
Disable DPM Scanning
(0)
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Continuous Bar Code Read
Parameter # 649
Enable this to report every bar code while the trigger is pressed.
NOTE
Zebra strongly recommends enabling Picklist Mode on page 4-24
with this feature. Disabling Picklist
Mode can cause accidental decodes when more than one bar code is in the imaging engine's field of view.
*
Disable Continuous Bar Code Read
(0)
Enable Continuous Bar Code Read
(1)
Decode Session Timeout
Parameter # 136
This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in
0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default timeout is 9.9 seconds.
To set a Decode Session Timeout, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes from
example, to set a Decode Session Timeout of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0 and 5 bar codes. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel
Decode Session Timeout
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Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol
Parameter # 137
Use this option in presentation mode and Continuous Bar Code Read to prevent the beeper from continuously beeping when a symbol is left in the digital scanner’s field of view. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The default interval is 0.5 seconds.
To select the timeout between decodes for the same symbol, scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar
Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol
Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols
Parameter # 144
Use this option in presentation mode and Continuous Bar Code Read to control the time the scanner is inactive between decoding different symbols. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. The default is 0.2 seconds.
To select the timeout between decodes for different symbols, scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar
Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols
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Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern
Parameter # 306
Select Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, Disable
Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off, or Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming pattern when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar code.
This parameter does not apply to Snapshot Mode. See Operational Modes on page 5-4
.
NOTE With
enabled, the decode aiming pattern flashes even when the Decode
Aiming Pattern is disabled.
*
Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern
(2)
Disable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern
(0)
Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF
(3)
NOTE Picklist Mode temporarily over-rides the Disable Decode Aiming Pattern option. The Decode Aiming
Pattern cannot be disabled when the following options are selected:
• Smart LED Mode is set to Enable (DS3508-ER configuration)
• Focus Mode is set to Auto-Ranging (DS3508-ER configuration)
• Picklist Mode is set to Enable (DS3508-ER and DS3508-SR configurations)
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Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern
Parameter # 590
Select Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture,
Disable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off, or Enable Hands-Free Decode
Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming pattern when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar code.
This parameter does not apply to Snapshot Mode. See Operational Modes on page 5-4
.
NOTE With
enabled, the decode aiming pattern flashes even when the Decode
Aiming Pattern is disabled.
Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern
(1)
Disable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern
(0)
*Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF
(2)
NOTE Picklist Mode temporarily overrides the Disable Decode Aiming Pattern parameter. The Decode Aiming
Pattern cannot be disabled (using the DS3508-SR and DS3508-ER configurations) when the following parameters/settings are selected:
• Smart LED Mode is set to Enable (DS3508-ER configuration)
• Focus Mode is set to Auto-Ranging (DS3508-ER configuration)
• Picklist Mode is set to Enable (DS3508-ER and DS3508-SR configurations)
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Presentation Mode Field of View
Parameter # 609
In presentation mode, by default the digital scanner searches the larger area of the aiming pattern ( Full Field of
View ).
To search for a bar code in a smaller region around the aiming pattern’s center cross in order to speed search time, select Small Field of View or Medium Field of View .
Small Field of View
(0)
Medium Field of View
(1)
*Full Field of View
(2)
NOTE Hands-free (presentation) scanning does not apply to the DS3508-ER configuration.
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Mobile Phone/Display Mode
Parameter # 716
This mode improves bar code reading performance off mobile phones and electronic displays. Enable this in hand-held, hands-free, or both modes, or disable mode.
NOTE If you enable this mode, for best performance also select
Presentation Performance Mode on page 4-14
and enable
Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern on page 4-31 .
*
Disable Mobile Phone/Display Mode
(0)
Enable in Hand-Held Mode
(1)
Enable in Hands-Free Mode
(2)
Enable in Both Modes
(3)
NOTE Torch Mode does not function when Mobile Phone/Display Mode is enabled.
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Decoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode only)
Parameter # 298
When in hand-held mode, selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digital scanner to flash illumination to aid decoding. Select Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using decoding illumination.
Enabling illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of the illumination decreases as the distance to the target increases.
*
Enable Decoding Illumination
(1)
Disable Decoding Illumination
(0)
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Torch Mode (DS3508-ER Only)
Parameter # 747
When using the DS3508-ER, selecting Enable Torch Mode causes the digital scanner to provide illumination longer to optimize decode accuracy when scanning at an extended decode range (far distance of 5 feet or greater).
Select Disable Torch Mode to prevent the digital scanner from using Torch Mode.
Disable Torch Mode
(1)
*Enable Torch Mode
(0)
NOTE Torch Mode does not function when Mobile Phone/Display Mode is enabled.
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Smart LED Mode (DS3508-ER Only)
Parameter # 748
Selecting Enable Smart LED Mode optimizes decode accuracy when scanning near using the DS3508-ER digital scanner.
Select Disable Smart LED Mode to prevent the digital scanner from using Smart LED Mode.
Disable Smart LED Mode
(1)
*Enable Smart LED Mode
(0)
NOTE When using Smart LED Mode , it is normal for the illumination to appear off center.
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Focus Mode
Parameter # 422
Select the Focus Mode to control the working range of the DS3508-ER digital scanner.
• Select Far focus to optimize the digital scanner to read at its far position. Use this mode when scanning large bar codes in order to fit these bar codes in the digital scanner’s field of view.
• Select Near focus to optimize the digital scanner to read at its near position. Use this mode when scanning small, high-density bar codes.
• Select Alternating focus to toggle between near and far focus position.
• Select Auto-Ranging focus to allow the digital scanner to control the focus operation.
Far
(0)
Alternating
(2)
Near
(1)
*Auto-Ranging
(3)
NOTE When in Far Focus Mode, you may not be able to decode standard size parameter bar codes.
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Multicode Mode (DS3508-SR / DS3508-HD)
Parameter # 677
Enable this parameter to allow multiple bar codes to decode upon one trigger event based on the programmed multicode expression. The digital scanner reports a successful decode and provides user indication only if it decodes all bar codes indicated by the multicode expression, otherwise the decode fails. Bar codes are transmitted in the order defined in the multicode expression. Disable this to operate in normal decode mode.
NOTES The DS3508-DP and DS3508-ER configurations do not support Multicode Mode.
Enabling Multicode Mode disables
.
Multicode does not operate in presentation mode.
Do not use Multicode Mode if a trigger is set to Laser Preferred Decoding .
Do not use Multicode Mode if
Continuous Bar Code Read is enabled.
When using this mode, always orient the digital scanner at the same distance and angle (perpendicular).
*
Disable Multicode Mode
(0)
Enable Multicode Mode
(1)
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Multicode Expression (DS3508-SR / DS3508-HD)
Parameter # 661
Use this feature to program a multicode expression for
Multicode Mode (DS3508-SR / DS3508-HD)
(grid method).
The default is 1, which indicates any bar code.
NOTE The DS3508-DP and DS3508-ER configurations do not support this feature.
To set the multicode expression:
1.
2.
3.
Scan the bar code below.
Scan bar codes from the alphanumeric keyboard in the Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide to define the expression.
Scan the End of Message bar code from the Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide.
Multicode Expression
Multicode Expression Syntax
Multicode Expression Syntax: [n] [Element 1]; [Element 2 ]; ... [Element n];
Where n is the number of elements in the overall expression.
The multicode expression describes the bar code(s) that the digital scanner can expect to find in an image. Each element represents one bar code in the digital scanner's field of view. The order of elements in the expression is the order in which bar code data from each element transmits to the host. Elements are defined using one or more of the following methods:
By Region . This type of element limits decoding to a specific area within the digital scanner's field of view. Region coordinates are defined as the top left and bottom right corners of the region, expressed in percentages of the field of view. These can range from 0% to 100%, or 0x00 to 0x64 in hex, for both horizontal and vertical axes. A region element is constructed as:
[R] [4] [Top, Left] [Bottom, Right]
Where:
• [R] is the character R
• [4] is 0x04, indicating there are four bytes thereafter to describe the region
• [Top, Left] are two values representing the top left corner of the region
• [Bottom, Right] are two values representing the bottom right corner of the region
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By Code Type . An element can specify a specific bar code symbology to find and decode somewhere in the field of view. A code type element is constructed as:
[C] [2] [Code Type]
Where:
• [C] is the character C
• [2] is 0x02, indicating there are two bytes thereafter to describe the code type
• [Code Type] is the desired symbology's parameter number (see
). For single-byte parameter numbers, extend the value to two bytes by adding 00 before the parameter number.
Notes
When defining multicode expressions consider the following:
• Use the Code Type specifier if there are bar codes of more than one code type in view.
• Always use the Region specifier when there are multiple bar codes of the same code type.
• When transmission order is important (the first element in the expression transmits first), use either type to define the order.
• When there are unwanted bar codes in view, filter them out in one of two ways:
• Use Code Type to specify only the target bar codes.
• Use Region to identify only the target bar codes.
• If the expression does not contain a Region specifier, scanning angle and distance do not matter. If you specify a region you must scan in a fixed orientation and at a fixed distance. Because of this, it is preferable to use the Code Type specifier rather than the Region specifier.
• When defining regions:
• Defining a region much larger than the bar code improves tolerance to scan distance and angle, but can cause a decode of a nearby bar code instead of the target bar code. Therefore, for best performance define larger regions when only a few bar codes are in view and those in view are widely separated.
• Defining a region close to (or smaller than) the target bar code improves the probability of decoding this bar code rather than one nearby, but scan distance and angle must be more accurate. Therefore, for best performance define small regions when many bar codes are in view or those in view are close together.
• Use Region elements to improve decode speeds by reducing the image area to search for the target bar code.
• Specifying Code Type may also improve decode speeds for some code types.
• Although you can scan parameter bar codes when multicode mode is enabled, be aware of the following: If the multicode expression defined a region(s), to scan a parameter bar code you must position the bar code within the first region defined in the expression. In some cases, this first region is not the center of the image and aiming at the parameter bar code does not result in a successful decode.
The following examples show the multicode expressions in both hex and decimal formats, however in the sample figures the values are decimal. Be sure to use the correct base numbering system when creating an expression. A region specified as 0x00 0x00 0x64 0x32 represents a region with coordinates of Top-Left (0,0) and Bottom Right
(100,50).
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Example 1
To decode one Code 128 bar code anywhere in the image (even when bar codes of other types are in view), as in
, program the expression as follows:
The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability):
1 C 2 0 8 ;
To program the expression via scanning parameters the sequence is (spaces are for readability):
[MultiCode-Expression] 01 C 02 00 08 ; [End Of Message]
To program the expression via host command (SSI/SNAPI) the sequence is:
0x01 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x08 0x3b
0%
0% 50% 100%
PDF417 Code
Code 128 Code
50%
UPC-A Code
0 12345 67890 5
100%
Figure 4-2 Multicode Expression Example 1
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Example 2a
To decode a Code128 (Code Type=8) on the top half of the image and a PDF417 (Code Type=15) on the bottom half of the image, as in
, program the expression as follows:
The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability):
2 C 2 0 8 R 4 0 0 100 50 ; C 2 0 15 R 4 0 50 100 100 ;
To program the expression via scanning parameters the sequence is:
[MultiCode-Expression] 02 C 02 00 08 R 04 00 00 64 32 ; C 02 00 0F R 04 00 32 64 64 ; [End Of Message]
To program the expression via host command (SSI/SNAPI) the sequence is:
0x02 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x08 0x52 0x04 0x00 0x00 0x64 0x32 0x3B 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x0F 0x52 0x04 0x00 0x32
0x64 0x64 0x3B
Example 2b
In
The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability):
2 C 2 0 15 R 4 0 50 100 100 ; C 2 0 8 R 4 0 0 100 50 ;
To program the expression via scanning parameters the sequence is:
[MultiCode-Expression] 02 C 02 00 0F R 04 00 32 64 64 ; C 02 00 08 R 04 00 00 64 32 ; [End Of Message]
To program the expression via host command (SSI/SNAPI) the sequence is:
0x02 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x0F 0x52 0x04 0x00 0x32 0x64 0x64 0x3B 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x08 0x52 0x04 0x00 0x00
0x64 0x32 0x3B
0% 50% 100%
0%
(0,0)
Code 128 Code
(100,50)
50%
(0,50)
PDF417 Code
100%
Figure 4-3 Multicode Expression Example 2
(160,100)
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Example 3
To decode the set of three bar codes while excluding the center Code 128 bar code, as in
, the expression is:
The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability):
3 C 2 0 15 R 4 0 0 50 50 ; C 2 [F0 24] R 4 70 0 100 40 ; C 2 0 8 R 4 65 60 100 100 ;
To program the expression via scanning parameters the sequence is:
[MultiCode-Expression] 03 C 02 00 0F R 04 00 00 32 32 ; C 02 F0 24 R 04 46 00 64 28 ;
C 02 00 08 R 04 41 3C 64 64 ; [End Of Message]
To program the expression via host command (SSI/SNAPI) the sequence is:
0x03 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x0F 0x52 0x04 0x00 0x00 0x32 0x32 0x3B 0x43 0x02 0xF0 0x24 0x52 0x04 0x46 0x00
0x64 0x28 0x3B 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x08 0x52 0x04 0x41 0x3C 0x64 0x64 0x3B
0%
0%
(0,0)
40% 50% 70%
(70,0)
100%
40%
50%
PDF417 Code
(40,40)
Data Matrix Code
(100,40)
40%
Code 128 Code
(65,60)
Code 128 Code
60%
(100,100)
65%
100%
Figure 4-4 Multicode Expression Example 3
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Multicode Mode Concatenation (DS3508-SR / DS3508-HD)
Parameter # 717
Enable this parameter to transmit multiple decoded bar codes, as specified by the
, as one bar code. Use the Multicode Concatenation Symbology (DS3508-SR /
DS3508-HD) parameter to specify how the concatenated bar codes transmit.
Disable this to transmit decoded bar codes separately.
NOTE When using Multicode Mode Concatenation, disable
Transmit Code ID Character on page 4-48
and check digits.
NOTE The DS3508-DP and DS3508-ER configurations do not support this feature.
Enable Multicode Mode Concatenation
(1)
*
Disable Multicode Mode Concatenation
(0)
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Multicode Concatenation Symbology (DS3508-SR / DS3508-HD)
Parameter # 722
Expression (DS3508-SR / DS3508-HD) .
Multicode Mode Concatenation (DS3508-SR / DS3508-HD)
must be enabled to use this option.
NOTE The DS3508-DP and DS3508-ER configurations do not support this feature.
Concatenation as Code 128
(1)
*
Concatenation as PDF417
(2)
Concatenation as Data Matrix
(3)
Concatenation as Maxicode
(4)
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Multicode Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Multicode Expression Programming
Use the following suggestions if encountering problems programming a multicode expression:
• Ensure the expression is valid. Invalid expressions are rejected during programming. When an expression is rejected the previous expression remains intact. If after programming the expression the digital scanner can still decode any bar code, the expression was possibly rejected.
• When programming the multicode expression via parameter bar code, the digital scanner generates beeps. If any of the following beeps do not sound during programming, an error occurred (see
for error indicators):
• Scanning the Multicode Expression bar code produces a two-tone (same pitch) beep.
• Scanning each value of the expression produces a two-tone (same pitch) beep.
• Scanning the End Of Message bar code produces a four-tone (high-low-high-low) beep.
• Check the expression for syntax errors.
•
•
Review Notes on page 4-40 for additional hints.
Troubleshooting Multicode Mode Scanning and Decoding
Use the following suggestions if encountering problems using multicode mode:
• If the digital scanner appears to decode any single bar code instead of the intended multiple bar codes, ensure you enabled
Smart LED Mode (DS3508-ER Only) on page 4-36
. Programming the multicode expression does not enable multicode mode.
• When specifying Region , ensure:
• Coordinates are within range the 0-100 decimal (or 0x00 - 0x64 hexadecimal).
• Top, Left is above Bottom, Right. Top, Left is 0,0 (0x00, 0x00 hexadecimal), and Bottom, Right is 100,100
(0x64, 0x64 hexadecimal).
• Regions for two or more bar codes do not overlap.
• When specifying Code Type ensure the digital scanner supports the code type. Try decoding a single bar code without using multicode. If it does not decode try enabling the bar code type. See
• Experiment with simpler expressions, then add to it until you discover the source of the error. For example try
the simplest expression (see Examples of Simple Multicode Expressions ) and make sure you can scan a
single bar code. If so, extend the expression by adding a second bar code, specifying a region, or specifying the code type. Verify that the digital scanner can decode this new expression. Continue adding to the expression until it fails to decode as expected, indicating the source of the error.
•
Review Notes on page 4-40 for additional hints.
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Examples of Simple Multicode Expressions
The simplest multicode expression is:
• One bar code of any type, anywhere in the image.
• To program this use: [MultiCode-Expression] 01 ; [End Of Message]
Another simple multicode expression is:
• One Code 128 bar code, anywhere in the image.
• To program this use: [MultiCode-Expression] 01 C 02 00 08 ; [End Of Message]
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Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters
Transmit Code ID Character
Parameter # 45
A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol.
Select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. For Code ID Characters,
see Symbol Code Identifiers on page B-1
and
AIM Code Identifiers on page B-3
.
NOTE
If you enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character, and enable Transmit “No Read”
, the digital scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR message.
Symbol Code ID Character
(2)
AIM Code ID Character
(1)
*
None
(0)
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Prefix/Suffix Values
Key Category Parameter # P = 99, S1 = 98, S2 = 100
Decimal Value Parameter # P = 105, S1 = 104, S2 = 106
You can append a prefix and/or one or two suffixes to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for a prefix or
suffix, scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes
) that corresponds to that
value. See Table E-1 on page E-1
for the four-digit codes.
When using host commands to set the prefix or suffix, set the key category parameter to 1, then set the 3-digit decimal value. See
for the four-digit codes.
To correct an error or change a selection, scan
NOTE To use Prefix/Suffix values, first set the
Scan Data Transmission Format on page 4-50
.
Scan Prefix
(7)
Scan Suffix 1
(6)
Scan Suffix 2
(8)
Data Format Cancel
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Scan Data Transmission Format
Parameter # 235
To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format.
NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix .
To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 4-49
.
*
Data As Is
(0)
<DATA> <SUFFIX 1>
(1)
<DATA> <SUFFIX 2>
(2)
<DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2>
(3)
<PREFIX> <DATA >
(4)
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Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)
<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1>
(5)
<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 2>
(6)
<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2>
(7)
FN1 Substitution Values
Key Category Parameter # 103
Decimal Value Parameter # 109
The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. Enabling this substitutes any FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code with a value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key).
When using host commands to set the FN1 substitution value, set the key category parameter to 1, then set the
3-digit keystroke value. See the ASCII Character Set table for the current host interface for the desired value.
To select a FN1 substitution value via bar code menus:
1.
Scan the bar code below.
Set FN1 Substitution Value
2.
Locate the keystroke desired for FN1 Substitution in the ASCII Character Set table for the current host interface. Enter the 4-digit ASCII Value by scanning each digit in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes .
To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel .
To enable FN1 substitution for USB HID keyboard, scan the Enable FN1 Substitution
.
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Transmit “No Read” Message
Parameter # 94
Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. Enable this to transmit the characters NR when a successful decode does not occur before trigger release or the Decode Session Timeout
expires. See Decode Session Timeout on page 4-28
. Disable this to send nothing to the host if a symbol does not decode.
NOTE If you enable Transmit No Read , and also enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character
for Transmit Code ID Character on page 4-48
, the digital scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the
NR message.
Enable No Read
(1)
*
Disable No Read
(0)
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UID Parsing
Parameter # 740
NOTE UID parsing is only supported by DP configurations of the digital scanner.
NOTE UID constructs are compliant with the US Department of Defense MIL - STD - 130N.
A UID, or Unique Identifier, is used to identify and track data (e.g., manufacturer, distribution, lifetime of products and other information) specified by the United States Department of Defense for all imported packages containing merchandise equal to or greater than $5,000.00. Vendors are required to provide a legible and permanent UID marking, in the form of a data matrix bar code, with the contents.
DP configurations of the digital scanner read the data matrix bar code, verify it is a valid UID bar code and parse the data into a UID bar code ( Criterion: Parsed UID bar code type with UID fields). This output can be used at a later date.
To enable/disable UID parsing, scan the appropriate bar code below. UID parsing is disabled by default. Scan
Enable Embedded UID Parsing to start the parsing process.
*
Disable UID Parsing
Enable Embedded UID Parsing
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UID Parsing Output
When a UID successfully parses the fields shown in Table 4-2
are created. Each field is separated by a comma. If data is missing from a field in the UID, a lone comma fills the field.
NOTE When a UID successfully parses, a parsed UID bar code type transmits to the host.
When parsing is unsuccessful but data transmits to the host anyway, the data is in the data matrix format.
Table 4-2 Output Fields
Field
1
2
Concatenated UID
Description
Construct type (UID1 or UID2)
5
6
3
4
7
8
Enterprise ID
Serialized part #
Original part #
Lot #
Current part #
Scanned data in ASCII mode
Example Output - Successful Parsed Data
D12345WS51-004041,UID2,12345,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs 06 gs 17V12345 gs 1PWS51-004 gs S041 rs eot
Table 4-3 Output Fields
Field
1
2
D12345WS51-004041
UID2
5
6
3
4
7
8
12345
041
WS51-004
Description
(no data supplied, comma filled field)
(no data supplied, comma filled field)
[)> rs 06 gs 17V12345 gs 1PWS51-004 gs S041 rs eot
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UID Error Mode Options
• UID Error Beep (default): Scan UID Error Beep to program the digital scanner not to parse the data contained in the UID when the UID is not formatted correctly. An error tone sounds and no data transmits to the host.
• UID Error Pass Data : Scan UID Error Pass Data to program the digital scanner to transmit data to the host even when parsing fails. The digital scanner reads the incorrectly encoded UID, assumes the host can process the data and transmits the unformatted contents of the bar code. No error tone sounds.
• UID Error Beep and Pass Data : Scan UID Error Pass Data to program the digital scanner to transmit data to the host even when parsing fails. The digital scanner reads the incorrectly encoded UID, assumes the host can process the data and transmits the unformatted contents of the bar code. An error tone sounds.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to program potential error conditions.
UID Error Beep
UID Error Pass Data
UID Error Beep and Pass Data
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Sample ADF Rule for UID
To transmit only the concatenated UID field of the parsed UID, scan the bar codes below, in order.
Begin New Rule
Criterion: Parsed UID
Send Data Up to Character
,
(Comma)
Save Rule
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UID Sample Bar Codes
05 Format
WS51-004041,UID2,,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs 05 gs 01WS51-004 gs 21041 rs eot
Table 4-4 Sample 05 Formatted Data
Field
1 - Concatenated UID
2 - Construct type (UID1 or UID2)
3 - Enterprise ID
4 - Serialized part #
5 - Original part #
6 - Lot #
7 - Current part #
8 - Scanned data in ASCII mode
WS51-004041
UID2
, (no data supplied)
041
Description
WS51-004
, (no data supplied)
, (no data supplied)
[)> rs 05 gs 01WS51-004 gs 21041 rs eot
06 Format
D12345WS51-004041,UID2,12345,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs 06 gs 17V12345 gs 1PWS51-004 gs S041 rs eot
Table 4-5 Sample 06 Formatted Data
Field
1 - Concatenated UID
2 - Construct type (UID1 or UID2)
3 - Enterprise ID
4 - Serialized part #
5 - Original part #
6 - Lot #
7 - Current part #
8 - Scanned data in ASCII mode
D12345WS51-004041
UID2
12345
041
Description
WS51-004
, (no data supplied)
, (no data supplied)
[)> rs 06 gs 17V12345 gs 1PWS51-004 gs S041 rs eot
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12 Format
D12345WS51-004041,UID2,12345,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs 12 gs MFR 12345 gs PNO WS51-004 gs SEQ 041 rs eot
Table 4-6 Sample 12 Formatted Data
Field Description
1 - Concatenated UID
2 - Construct type (UID1 or UID2)
3 - Enterprise ID
4 - Serialized part #
D12345WS51-004041
UID2
12345
041
5 - Original part #
6 - Lot #
7 - Current part #
8 - Scanned data in ASCII mode
WS51-004
, (no data supplied)
, (no data supplied)
[)> rs 12 gs MFR 12345 gs PNO WS51-004 gs SEQ 041 rs eot
DD Format
D12345WS51-004041,UID2,12345,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs DD gs MFR 12345 gs PNO WS51-004 gs SEQ 041 rs eot
Table 4-7 Sample DD Formatted Data
Field
1 - Concatenated UID D12345WS51-004041
Description
2 - Construct type (UID1 or UID2)
3 - Enterprise ID
4 - Serialized part #
5 - Original part #
6 - Lot #
7 - Current part #
8 - Scanned data in ASCII mode
UID2
12345
041
WS51-004
, (no data supplied)
, (no data supplied)
[)> rs DD gs MFR 12345 gs PNO WS51-004 gs SEQ 041 rs eot
Chapter 5 Imaging Preferences
Introduction
NOTE The DS3508-ER configuration does not support imaging preferences parameters.
You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes imaging preference features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features.
The digital scanner ships with the settings in Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults on page 5-2
(also see
requirements, programming is not necessary.
To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when you power down the digital scanner.
NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging.
If not using a USB cable, select a host type after the power-up beeps sound. See
and
for specific host information. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connecting to a new host.
To return all features to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-5
. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (
*
) indicate default values.
*
Indicates Default
*
Enable Decode Aiming Pattern
(2)
Feature/Option
Option Value
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Scanning Sequence Examples
In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable image capture illumination, scan the Disable Image Capture Illumination
bar code under Image Capture Illumination on page
entry.
Other parameters require scanning several bar codes. See these parameter descriptions for this procedure.
Errors While Scanning
Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.
Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults
lists the defaults for imaging preferences parameters. To change the default values, scan the appropriate bar codes in this guide. These new values replace the standard default values in memory. To recall the default parameter values, scan the
Set Default Parameter on page 4-5 .
NOTE See
Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters
for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Table 5-1 Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults
Parameter
Parameter
Number
Imaging Preferences
Operational Modes
Image Capture Illumination
N/A
361
Gain / Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode 562
Snapshot Mode Timeout
Snapshot Aiming Pattern
Image Cropping
Crop to Pixel Addresses
323
300
301
315
316
317
318
Image Size (Number of Pixels)
Image Brightness (Target White)
JPEG Image Options
JPEG Target File Size
302
390
299
561
Default
N/A
Enable
Autodetect
0 (30 seconds)
Enable
Disable
0 top
0 left
479 bottom
751 right
Full
180
Quality
160 kB
Page
Number
Imaging Preferences 5 - 3
Table 5-1 Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued)
Parameter
Parameter
Number
JPEG Quality and Size Value
Image Enhancement
305
564
Image File Format Selection
Bits per Pixel (BPP)
Signature Capture
Signature Capture Image File Format
Selection
304
303
93
313
Signature Capture Bits per Pixel (BPP)
Signature Capture Width
Signature Capture Height
Signature Capture JPEG Quality
Video View Finder
Video View Finder Image Size
314
366
367
421
324
329
65
Off (0)
JPEG
8 BPP
Disable
JPEG
8 BPP
400
100
65
Disable
1700 bytes
Default
Page
Number
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Imaging Preferences
The parameters in this chapter control image capture characteristics. Image capture occurs in all modes of operation, including decode and snapshot.
Operational Modes
The digital scanner has two modes of operation:
• Decode Mode
• Snapshot Mode.
Decode Mode
By default, when you pull the trigger the digital scanner attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes within its field of view. The digital scanner remains in this mode until it decodes a bar code or you release the trigger.
Snapshot Mode
Use Snapshot Mode to capture a high-quality image and transmit it to the host. To temporarily enter this mode scan the Snapshot Mode bar code. While in this mode the digital scanner blinks the green LED at 1-second intervals to indicate it is not in standard operating (decode) mode.
In Snapshot Mode, the digital scanner turns on its laser aiming pattern to highlight the area to capture in the image.
The next trigger pull instructs the digital scanner to capture a high quality image and transmit it to the host. A short time may pass (less than 2 seconds) between when the trigger is pulled and the image is captured as the digital scanner adjusts to the lighting conditions. Hold the digital scanner steady until the image is captured, denoted by a single beep.
If you do not press the trigger within the Snapshot Mode Timeout period, the digital scanner returns to Decode
Mode. Use
Snapshot Mode Timeout on page 5-7
to adjust this timeout period. The default timeout period is 30 seconds.
To disable the laser aiming pattern during Snapshot Mode, see
Snapshot Aiming Pattern on page 5-7
.
Snapshot Mode
Imaging Preferences 5 - 5
Image Capture Illumination
Parameter # 361
Selecting Enable Image Capture Illumination causes illumination to turn on during every image capture. Disable illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using illumination.
Enabling illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of illumination decreases as the distance to the target increases.
*Enable Image Capture Illumination
(1)
Disable Image Capture Illumination
(0)
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Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode
Parameter # 562
This parameter alters the digital scanner’s gain exposure priority when it acquires an image in Snapshot Mode in auto exposure mode.
• Scan Low Exposure Priority to set a mode in which the digital scanner favors higher gain over exposure to capture an image. This results in an image that is less susceptible to motion blur at the expense of noise artifacts. However, for most applications, the amount of noise is acceptable.
• Scan Low Gain Priority to set a mode in which the digital scanner favors longer exposure time rather than higher gain to capture an image. This ensures that the image is less noisy and produces fewer artifacts during post processing activities like image enhancement (sharpening). The mode is recommended for fixed mount / fixed object image capture since the image acquired is susceptible to motion blur.
• Scan Autodetect (default) to set a mode in which the digital scanner automatically selects Gain Priority or
Low Exposure Priority mode for Snapshot Mode. If the digital scanner is in a magnetic read switch enabled stand (or it is configured in Blink Mode), it uses Low Gain Priority mode. Otherwise, it uses the Low Exposure
Priority mode.
Low Gain Priority
(0)
Low Exposure Priority
(1)
*
Autodetect
(2)
Imaging Preferences 5 - 7
Snapshot Mode Timeout
Parameter # 323
This parameter sets the amount of time the digital scanner remains in Snapshot Mode. The digital scanner exits
Snapshot Mode when you pull the trigger, or when the Snapshot Mode Timeout elapses. To set this timeout value, scan the bar code below followed by a bar code from
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes . The default value is 0
which represents 30 seconds; values increment by 30. For example, 1 = 60 seconds, 2 = 90 seconds, etc.
Snapshot Mode Timeout
Snapshot Aiming Pattern
Parameter # 300
Select Enable Snapshot Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern when in Snapshot Mode, or Disable
Snapshot Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off.
*
Enable Snapshot Aiming Pattern
(1)
Disable Snapshot Aiming Pattern
(0)
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Image Cropping
Parameter # 301
This parameter crops a captured image. Select Disable Image Cropping to present the full 752 x 480 pixels.
Select Enable Image Cropping
to crop the image to the pixel addresses set in Crop to Pixel Addresses on page
Enable Image Cropping
(1)
*
Disable Image Cropping
(Use Full 752 x 480 Pixels)
(0)
Imaging Preferences 5 - 9
Crop to Pixel Addresses
Parameter # 315 (Top)
Parameter # 316 (Left)
Parameter # 317 (Bottom)
Parameter # 318 (Right)
If you selected Enable Image Cropping , set the pixel addresses from (0,0) to (751,479) to crop to.
Columns are numbered from 0 to 751, rows from 0 to 479. Specify four values for Top, Left, Bottom, and Right, where Top and Bottom correspond to row pixel addresses, and Left and Right correspond to column pixel addresses. For example, for a 4 row x 8 column image in the extreme bottom-right section of the image set the following values:
Top = 476, Bottom = 479, Left = 744, Right = 751
To set the crop to pixel address, scan each pixel address bar code below followed by three numeric bar codes representing the value. Leading zeros are required. For example, to crop the top pixel address to 3, scan 0, 0, 3.
See
for numeric bar codes.
NOTE The digital scanner has a cropping resolution of 4 pixels. Setting the cropping area to less than 4 pixels
(after resolution adjustment, see Image Size (Number of Pixels) on page 5-10
) transfers the entire image.
Top Pixel Address
(0 - 479 Decimal)
Left Pixel Address
(0 - 751 Decimal)
Bottom Pixel Address
(0 - 479 Decimal)
Right Pixel Address
(0 - 751 Decimal)
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Image Size (Number of Pixels)
Parameter # 302
This option alters image resolution before compression. Multiple pixels are combined to one pixel, resulting in a smaller image containing the original content with reduced resolution.
Select one of the following values:
Full
1/2
1/4
Resolution
Value
Uncropped Image Size
752 x 480
376 x 240
180 x 120
*
Full Resolution
(0)
1/2 Resolution
(1)
1/4 Resolution
(3)
Imaging Preferences 5 - 11
Image Brightness (Target White)
Parameter # 390
Type: Byte
Range: 1 - 240
This parameter sets the Target White value used in Snapshot and Video Viewfinder mode when using auto exposure. White and black are defined as 240 decimal and 1, respectively. Setting the value to the factory default of 180 sets the white level of the image to ~180.
To set the Image Brightness parameter, scan Image Brightness below followed by three numeric bar codes representing the value. Leading zeros are required. For example, to set an Image Brightness value of 99, scan 0,
9, 9. See Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes for numeric bar codes.
*
180
Image Brightness
(3 digits)
JPEG Image Options
Parameter # 299
Select an option to optimize JPEG images for either size or for quality. Scan the JPEG Quality Selector bar code to enter a quality value; the digital scanner then selects the corresponding image size. Scan the JPEG Size
Selector bar code to enter a size value; the digital scanner then selects the best image quality.
*
JPEG Quality Selector
(1)
JPEG Size Selector
(0)
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JPEG Target File Size
Parameter # 561
Type: Word
Range: 5-350
This parameter defines the target JPEG file size in terms 1 Kilobytes (1024 bytes). The default value is 160 kB which represents 160 Kilobytes.
!
CAUTION JPEG compress may take 10 to 15 seconds based on the amount of information in the target image.
Scanning JPEG Quality Selector
(default setting) on page 5-11 produces a compressed image that is
consistent in quality and compression time.
To set the JPEG Target File Size parameter, scan JPEG Target File Size below followed by three numeric bar codes representing the value. Leading zeros are required. For example, to set an Image Brightness value of 99,
scan 0, 9, 9 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes
.
JPEG Target File Size
(3 digits)
JPEG Quality and Size Value
JPEG Quality = Parameter # 305
If you selected JPEG Quality Selector , scan the JPEG Quality Value bar code followed by 3 bar codes from
image.
JPEG Quality Value
(Default: 065)
(5 - 100 Decimal)
Imaging Preferences 5 - 13
Image Enhancement
Parameter # 564
This parameter configures the digital scanner's Image Enhance feature. This feature uses a combination of edge sharpening and contrast enhancement to produce an image that is visually pleasing.
The levels of image enhancement are:
• Off (0) - Default
• Low (1)
• Med (2)
• High (3).
*
Off
(0)
Low
(1)
Medium
(2)
High
(3)
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Image File Format Selector
Parameter # 304
Select an image format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JPEG). The digital scanner stores captured images in the selected format.
BMP File Format
(3)
*
JPEG File Format
(1)
TIFF File Format
(4)
Imaging Preferences 5 - 15
Bits Per Pixel
Parameter # 303
Select the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing an image. Select 1 BPP for a black and white image, 4 BPP to assign 1 of 16 levels of grey to each pixel, or 8 BPP to assign 1 of 256 levels of grey to each pixel.
NOTE The digital scanner ignores these settings for JPEG file formats, which only support 8 BPP .
The digital scanner ignores 1 BPP for TIFF file formats, which only support 4 BPP and
8 BPP . 1 BPP is coerced to 4 BPP for TIFF file formats.
1 BPP
(0)
4 BPP
(1)
*
8 BPP
(2)
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Signature Capture
Parameter # 93
A signature capture bar code is a special-purpose symbology which delineates a signature capture area in a document with a machine-readable format. The recognition pattern is variable so it can optionally provide an index to various signatures. The region inside the bar code pattern is considered the signature capture area. See
Appendix F, Signature Capture Code for more information.
Output File Format
Decoding a signature capture bar code de-skews the signature image and converts the image to a BMP, JPEG, or
TIFF file format. The output data includes the file descriptor followed by the formatted signature image.
Output Format
(1 byte)
JPEG - 1
BMP - 3
TIFF - 4
File Descriptor
Signature Type (1 byte)
1-8
Signature Image Size
(4 bytes)
(BIG Endian)
0x00000400
Signature Image
0x00010203….
To enable or disable Signature Capture, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Signature Capture
(1)
*
Disable Signature Capture
(0)
Imaging Preferences 5 - 17
Signature Capture File Format Selector
Parameter # 313
Select a signature file format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JPEG). The digital scanner stores captured signatures in the selected format.
BMP Signature Format
(3)
*
JPEG Signature Format
(1)
TIFF Signature Format
(4)
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Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel
Parameter # 314
Select the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing a signature. Select 1 BPP for a black and white image, 4 BPP to assign 1 of 16 levels of grey to each pixel, or 8 BPP to assign 1 of 256 levels of grey to each pixel.
NOTE The digital scanner ignores these settings for JPEG file formats, which only support 8 BPP .
1 BPP
(0)
4 BPP
(1)
*
8 BPP
(2)
Imaging Preferences 5 - 19
Signature Capture Width
Parameter # 366
The aspect ratio of the Signature Capture Width and Signature Capture Height parameters must match that of the signature capture area. For example, a 4 x 1 inch signature capture area would require a 4 to 1 aspect ratio of width to height.
To set the width of the signature capture box, scan the Signature Capture Width bar code, followed by 3 bar
Signature Capture Width
(Default: 400)
(001 - 752 Decimal)
Signature Capture Height
Parameter # 367
To set the height of the signature capture box, scan the Signature Capture Height bar code, followed by 3 bar
Signature Capture Height (Default: 100)
(001 - 480 Decimal)
Signature Capture JPEG Quality
Parameter # 421
Scan the JPEG Quality Value
bar code followed by 3 bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes
corresponding to a value from 005 to 100, where 100 represents the highest quality image.
JPEG Quality Value (Default: 065)
(5 - 100 Decimal)
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Video View Finder
Parameter # 324
Select Enable Video View Finder to project the video view finder, or Disable Video View Finder to turn the video view finder off.
*
Disable Video View Finder
(0)
Enable Video View Finder
(1)
Video View Finder Image Size
Parameter # 329
Select the number of 100-byte blocks. Values range from 800 to 3000 bytes. Selecting a smaller value transmits more frames per second; selecting a larger value increases video quality.
bytes, enter 1, 5. To select 900 bytes, enter 0, 9.
Video View Finder Image Size
Chapter 6 USB Interface
Introduction
This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. The digital scanner connects directly to a
USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. No additional power supply is required.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (
*
) indicate default values.
*
Indicates Default
*
North American Standard USB Keyboard Feature/Option
NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging.
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Connecting a USB Interface
USB Series A Connector
Interface cable
Figure 6-1 USB Connection
The digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts including:
• Desktop PCs and notebooks
• Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only)
• IBM SurePOS terminals
• Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard.
The following operating systems support the digital scanner through USB:
• Windows
®
98, 2000, ME, XP
• MacOS 8.5 - MacOS 10.3
• IBM 4690 OS.
The digital scanner also interfaces with other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID).
To set up the digital scanner:
NOTE
only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are the same.
1.
Connect the modular connector of the USB interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital scanner
(see Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3 ).
2.
Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of the IBM SurePOS terminal.
3.
Select the USB device type by scanning the appropriate bar code from
.
4.
On first installation when using Windows, the software prompts to select or install the Human Interface Device driver. To install this driver, provided by Windows, click Next through all the choices and click Finished on the last choice. The digital scanner powers up during this installation.
5.
To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
If problems occur with the system, see Troubleshooting on page 3-2 .
USB Interface 6 - 3
USB Parameter Defaults
provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 6-4
.
NOTE See
Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters
for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Table 6-1 USB Interface Parameter Defaults
Parameter
USB Host Parameters
USB Device Type
Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking
USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)
USB Keystroke Delay
USB CAPS Lock Override
USB Ignore Unknown Characters
Emulate Keypad
Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero
USB FN1 Substitution
Function Key Mapping
Simulated Caps Lock
Convert Case
USB Static CDC
USB Polling Interval
Quick Keypad Emulation
Default
Disable
Disable
Disable
None
Enable
8 msec
Disable
HID Keyboard Emulation
Enable
North American
No Delay
Disable
Enable
Disable
Disable
Page
Number
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USB Host Parameters
USB Device Type
Select the desired USB device type.
NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences.
NOTE Before selecting USB CDC Host , install the CDC INF file on the host to ensure the scanner does not stall during power up (due to a failure to enumerate USB). If the scanner stalls, to recover it:
1) Install the CDC INF file or
2) After power-up, hold the trigger for 10 seconds, which allows the scanner to power up using an alternate USB configuration. Upon power-up, scan another USB Device Type .
*
HID Keyboard Emulation
IBM Table Top USB
IBM Hand-Held USB
USB OPOS Handheld
USB Interface 6 - 5
USB Device Type (continued)
Simple COM Port Emulation
USB CDC Host
Symbol Native API (SNAPI) with Imaging Interface
Symbol Native API (SNAPI) without Imaging Interface
Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking
After selecting a SNAPI interface as the USB device type, select whether to enable or disable status handshaking.
*
Enable SNAPI Status Handshaking
Disable SNAPI Status Handshaking
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USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes
Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard
Emulation device.
NOTE When changing USB country keyboard types the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences.
*
North American Standard USB Keyboard
German Windows
French Windows
French Canadian Windows 95/98
French Canadian Windows 2000/XP
USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes (continued)
French Belgian Windows
Spanish Windows
USB Interface 6 - 7
Italian Windows
Swedish Windows
UK English Windows
Japanese Windows (ASCII)
Portuguese-Brazilian Windows
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USB Keystroke Delay
This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data.
*
No Delay
Medium Delay (20 msec)
Long Delay (40 msec)
USB CAPS Lock Override
This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. Enable this to preserve the case of the data regardless of the state of the Caps Lock key. This setting is always enabled for the Japanese, Windows (ASCII) keyboard type and can not be disabled.
Override Caps Lock Key
(Enable)
*
Do Not Override Caps Lock Key
(Disable)
USB Interface 6 - 9
USB Ignore Unknown Characters
This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters. The digital scanner issues no error beeps.
Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters , for IBM devices, to prevent sending bar codes containing at least one unknown character are to the host, or for HID Keyboard Emulation devices, this sends the bar code characters up to the unknown character. The digital scanner issues an error beep.
*
Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters
(Transmit)
Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters
(Disable)
Emulate Keypad
Enable this to send all characters as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A transmits as
“ALT make” 0 6 5 “ALT Break”.
*
Disable Keypad Emulation
Enable Keypad Emulation
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Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero
Enable this to send character sequences sent over the numeric keypad as ISO characters which have a leading zero. For example ASCII A transmits as “ALT MAKE” 0 0 6 5 “ALT BREAK”.
*
Disable Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero
Enable Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero
USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution
This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. Enable this to replace any FN 1 characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a user-selected Key Category and value
(see FN1 Substitution Values on page 4-51
to set the Key Category and Key Value).
Enable
*
Disable
USB Interface 6 - 11
Function Key Mapping
parameter to send the keys in bold in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not you enable this parameter.
*
Disable Function Key Mapping
Enable Function Key Mapping
Simulated Caps Lock
Enable this to invert upper and lower case characters on the bar code as if the Caps Lock state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion occurs regardless of the keyboard’s Caps Lock state.
*
Disable Simulated Caps Lock
Enable Simulated Caps Lock
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Convert Case
Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case.
*
No Case Conversion
Convert All to Upper Case
Convert All to Lower Case
USB Static CDC
When disabled, each device connected consumes another COM port (first device = COM1, second device = COM2, third device = COM3, etc.)
When enabled, each device connects to the same COM port.
*Enable USB Static CDC
Disable USB Static CDC
USB Interface 6 - 13
USB Polling Interval
This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation Device. Scan a bar code below to set the polling interval. The polling interval determines the rate at which data can be sent between the scanner and the host computer. A lower number indicates a faster data rate.
CAUTION Ensure your host machine can handle the selected data rate. Selecting a data rate that is too fast for your host machine may result in lost data.
1 msec
2 msec
3msec
4 msec
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USB Polling Interval (continued)
5 msec
7 msec
9 msec
6 msec
*
8 msec
USB Interface 6 - 15
Quick Keypad Emulation
This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation Device and if Emulate Keypad is enabled. This parameter enables a quicker method of keypad emulation where ASCII sequences are only sent for ASCII characters not found on the keyboard. The default value is Disable .
Enable
*
Disable
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ASCII Character Set for USB
Table 6-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values
Prefix/ Suffix Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char.acter
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
%U
$A
$B
$C
$D
$E
CTRL 2
CTRL A
CTRL B
CTRL C
CTRL D
CTRL E
CTRL F
CTRL G
Keystroke
1006
1007
1008
$F
$G
$H
1009
1010
1011
1012
1013
1014
1015
1016
1017
1018
1019
1020
1021
$I
$J
$K
$L
$M
$N
$O
$P
$Q
$R
$S
$T
$U
CTRL H/ BACKSPACE
1
CTRL I/ HORIZONTAL TAB
1
CTRL J
CTRL K
CTRL L
CTRL M/ ENTER
1
CTRL N
CTRL O
CTRL P
CTRL Q
CTRL R
CTRL S
CTRL T
CTRL U
1022
1023
$V
$W
CTRL V
CTRL W
1024 $X CTRL X
1
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enable
. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.
Table 6-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)
Prefix/ Suffix Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char.acter
1025
1026
1027
1028
1029
1030
1031
1032
1033
1034
1035
$Y
$Z
%A
%B
%C
%D
%E
Space
/A
/B
/C
Keystroke
CTRL Y
CTRL Z
CTRL [/ ESC
1
CTRL \
CTRL ]
CTRL 6
CTRL -
‘
&
$
%
“
#
!
Space
1036
1037
1038
1039
1040
1041
1042
1043
1044
1045
1046
1047
/D
/E
/F
/G
/H
/I
/J
/K
/L
-
.
/O /
.
,
*
+
(
)
-
1048
1049
1050
1051
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
1052 4 4
1
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enable Function Key Mapping on page
6-11 . Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.
USB Interface 6 - 17
6 - 18 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
Table 6-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)
Prefix/ Suffix Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char.acter
1053
1054
1055
1056
1057
1058
1059
1060
1061
1062
1063
1064
1065
1066
1067
1068
1069
1070
1071
1072
1073
1074
1075
1076
1077
1078
I
5
6
7
8
9
/Z
%F
%G
%H
%I
%J
%V
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
;
5
6
7
8
:
9
<
=
>
?
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
Keystroke
1079 O O
1080 P P
1
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enable Function Key Mapping on page
6-11 . Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.
Table 6-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)
Prefix/ Suffix Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char.acter
1081
1082
1083
1084
1085
1086
1087
1088
1089
1090
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
%K
%L
%M
%N
%O
%W
+A
+B
+C
+D
+E
+F
\
[
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Keystroke
1091
1092
1093
1094
1095
1096
1097
1098
1099
1100
1101
1102
1103
1104
1105
1106
+G
+H
+I
+J
]
^
_
` a b c d f e j i g h
1107 +K k
1108 +L l
1
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enable Function Key Mapping on page
6-11 . Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.
USB Interface 6 - 19
6 - 20 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
Table 6-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)
Prefix/ Suffix Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char.acter
1109
1110
1111
1112
1113
1114
1115
1116
1117
1118
1119
1120
1121
1122
1123
1124
+M
+N
+O
+P
+Q
+R
+S
+T
+U
+V
+W
+X
+Y
+Z
%P
%Q t
| m n o p q r s u v w x y z
{
Keystroke
1125 %R }
1126 %S ~
1
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enable Function Key Mapping on page
6-11 . Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.
2078
2079
2080
2081
2082
2083
2084
2085
2086
2087
2088
2089
2090
2070
2071
2072
2073
2074
2075
2076
2077
Table 6-3 USB ALT Key Character Set
ALT Keys
2064
2065
ALT 2
ALT A
2066
2067
2068
2069
ALT B
ALT C
ALT D
ALT E
ALT F
ALT G
ALT H
ALT I
ALT J
ALT K
ALT L
ALT M
ALT N
ALT O
ALT P
ALT Q
ALT R
ALT S
ALT T
ALT U
ALT V
ALT W
ALT X
ALT Y
ALT Z
Keystroke
USB Interface 6 - 21
6 - 22 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
3054
3055
3056
3057
3065
3066
3067
3068
Table 6-4 USB GUI Key Character Set
3000
GUI Key Keystroke
Right Control Key
3048
3049
GUI 0
GUI 1
3050
3051
3052
3053
GUI 2
GUI 3
GUI 4
GUI 5
GUI 6
GUI 7
GUI 8
GUI 9
GUI A
GUI B
GUI C
GUI D
3069
3070
3071
3072
3073
3074
3075
3076
GUI E
GUI F
GUI G
GUI H
GUI I
GUI J
GUI K
GUI L
3077
3078
3079
3080
GUI M
GUI N
GUI O
GUI P
Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar.
Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.
Table 6-4 USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued)
GUI Key Keystroke
3081
3082
GUI Q
GUI R
3083
3084
3085
3086
GUI S
GUI T
GUI U
GUI V
3087
3088
3089
3090
GUI W
GUI X
GUI Y
GUI Z
Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar.
Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.
USB Interface 6 - 23
6 - 24 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
5015
5016
5017
5018
5019
5020
5021
5022
5023
5024
5007
5008
5009
5010
5011
5012
5013
5014
Table 6-5 USB F Key Character Set
F Keys
5001
5002
F1
F2
5003
5004
5005
5006
F3
F4
F5
F6
F11
F12
F13
F14
F7
F8
F9
F10
F19
F20
F21
F22
F15
F16
F17
F18
F23
F24
Keystroke
6048
6049
6050
6051
6052
6053
6054
6055
Table 6-6 USB Numeric Keypad Character Set
Numeric Keypad Keystroke
6042
6043
*
+
6044
6045
6046
6047
.
/ undefined
-
6056
6057
6058
6059
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Enter
Num Lock
USB Interface 6 - 25
6 - 26 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
7007
7008
7009
7010
7011
7012
7013
7014
Table 6-7 USB Extended Keypad Character Set
Extended Keypad Keystroke
7001
7002
Break
Delete
7003
7004
7005
7006
PgUp
End
Pg Dn
Pause
7015
7016
7017
7018
Scroll Lock
Backspace
Tab
Print Screen
Insert
Home
Enter
Escape
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
Chapter 7 RS-232 Interface
Introduction
This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host. Use the RS-232 interface to connect the digital scanner to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port (e.g., com port).
If your host does not appear in
Table 7-2 , refer to the documentation for the host device to set communication
parameters to match the host.
NOTE T he digital scanner uses TTL RS-232 signal levels, which interface with most system architectures. For system architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Zebra offers different cables providing
TTL-to-RS-232C conversion. Contact Zebra Support for more information.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (
*
) indicate default values.
*
Indicates Default
*
Baud Rate 57,600 Feature/Option
NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging.
7 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
Connecting an RS-232 Interface
Connect the digital scanner directly to the host computer.
Serial Port Connector to Host
Interface cable
Power supply cable
Figure 7-1 RS-232 Direct Connection
NOTE
only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are the same.
1.
Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital scanner
(see Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3 ).
2.
Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.
3.
Connect the power supply to the serial connector end of the RS-232 interface cable. Plug the power supply into an appropriate outlet.
4.
Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from
RS-232 Host Types on page 7-6 .
5.
To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
RS-232 Interface 7 - 3
RS-232 Parameter Defaults
provided in the RS-232 Host Parameters section beginning on page 7-4 .
NOTE See
Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters
for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Table 7-1 RS-232 Host Default Table
Parameter Default
RS-232 Host Parameters
RS-232 Host Types
Baud Rate
Parity Type
Data Bits
Stop Bits
Check Receive Errors
Hardware Handshaking
Software Handshaking
Host Serial Response Time-out
RTS Line State
Beep on <BEL>
Intercharacter Delay
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options
Ignore Unknown Characters
Note: The DS3508 supports one stop bit only.
Standard
9600
None
8-Bit
1 Stop Bit
Enable
None
None
2 Sec
Low RTS
Disable
0 msec
Normal Operation
Send Bar Code
Page
Number
7 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
RS-232 Host Parameters
Various RS-232 hosts use their own parameter default settings. Selecting standard, ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf
Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, Omron or Common Use Terminal Equipment
(CUTE-LP/LG) sets the defaults listed in
Table 7-2 Terminal Specific RS-232
Parameter
Transmit Code ID Yes
ICL Fujitsu
Yes
Wincor-
Nixdorf
Mode A
Yes
Wincor-
Nixdorf Mode
B/OPOS/JPOS
Yes
Olivetti
Yes
Omron
Yes
CUTE
Yes
Data
Transmission
Format
Suffix
Data/Suffix Data/Suffix Data/Suffix
CR (1013) CR (1013) CR (1013)
Data/Suffix
CR (1013)
Prefix/Data/
Suffix
Data/Suffix Prefix/Data/
Suffix
ETX (1002) CR (1013)
Baud Rate
Parity
Hardware
Handshaking
Software
Handshaking
Serial Response
Time-out
Stop Bit Select
ASCII Format
Beep On <BEL>
RTS Line State
9600
Even
RTS/CTS
Option 3
None
9.9 Sec.
One
8-Bit
Disable
High
9600
None
None
None
2 Sec.
One
8-Bit
Disable
Low
9600
Odd
RTS/CTS
Option 3
None
9.9 Sec.
One
8-Bit
Disable
Low
9600
Odd
RTS/CTS Option
3
None
9.9 Sec.
One
8-Bit
Disable
Low = No data to send
9600
Even
None
Ack/Nak
9.9 Sec.
One
7-Bit
Disable
Low
9600
None
None
None
9.9 Sec.
One
8-Bit
Disable
High
CR (1013)
ETX (1003)
9600
Even
None
None
9.9 Sec.
One
7-Bit
Disable
High
Prefix None None None None STX (1003) None STX (1002)
*In the Nixdorf Mode B, if CTS is low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is high, scanning is enabled.
** If you scan Nixdorf Mode B without connecting the digital scanner to the proper host, it may appear unable to scan. If this happens, scan a different RS-232 host type within 5 seconds of cycling power to the digital scanner.
The CUTE host disables all parameter scanning, including Set Defaults. If you inadvertently select CUTE,
scan *Enable Parameter Bar Code Scanning (1) on page 4-6 , then change the host selection.
RS-232 Interface 7 - 5
RS-232 Host Parameters (continued)
Selecting ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, Omron or Common
. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. Do not enable the
Transmit Code ID feature for these terminals.
Table 7-3 Terminal Specific Code ID Characters
Code Type ICL Fujitsu
Wincor-
Nixdorf
Mode A
UPC-A
UPC-E
EAN-8/JAN-8
EAN-13/JAN-13
A
E
FF
F
A
E
FF
F
A
C
B
A
Code 39
Codabar
Code 128
I 2 of 5
Code 93
D 2 of 5
GS1-128
MSI
C <len>
N <len>
L <len>
I <len>
None
H <len>
L <len>
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
I
M
N
K
L
H
P
O
Bookland EAN
Trioptic
Code 11
IATA
Code 32
PDF417
Datamatrix
QR Codes
Aztec/Aztec Rune None
MicroPDF None
Maxicode None
F
None
None
H<len>
None
None
None
None
F
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
V
S
T
A
None
None
H
R
U
None
Q
V
S
R
U
T
None
H
None
Q
L
H
I
K
P
O
A
None
M
N
B
A
A
C
Wincor-Nixdorf
Mode B/
OPOS/JPOS
A
C
Olivetti
B
A
M <len>
N <len>
K <len>
I <len>
L <len>
H <len>
P <len>
O <len>
A
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
Omron
None
H <len>
L <len>
None
F
None
None
None
A
E
FF
F
C <len>
N <len>
L <len>
I <len>
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
CUTE
A
None
None
A
5
1
3
None
None
2
5
None
None
None
None
2
4
7
None
6
8
None
None
7 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
RS-232 Host Types
To select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes.
Standard RS-232
1
ICL RS-232
Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A
Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B
Olivetti ORS4500
Omron
OPOS/JPOS
RS-232 Interface 7 - 7
RS-232 Host Types (continued)
Fujitsu RS-232
CUTE
2
1
Scanning Standard RS-232 activates the RS-232 driver, but does not change port settings (e.g., parity, data bits, handshaking). Selecting another RS-232 host type bar code changes these settings.
2
The CUTE host disables all parameter scanning, including Set Defaults. If you inadvertently select CUTE, scan
*Enable Parameter Bar Code Scanning (1) on page 4-6
, then change the host selection.
7 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
Baud Rate
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the digital scanner's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
*
Baud Rate 9600
Baud Rate 19,200
Baud Rate 38,400
Baud Rate 57,600
Baud Rate 115,200
RS-232 Interface 7 - 9
Parity
A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements.
• Select Odd parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that the coded character contains an odd number of 1 bits.
• Select Even parity to set the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that the coded character contains an even number of 1 bits.
• Select None when no parity bit is required.
Odd
Even
*
None
Data Bits
This parameter allows the digital scanner to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol.
7-Bit
*
8-Bit
7 - 10 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
Stop Bit Select
The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream. Select the number of stop bits (one or two) based on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate. Set the number of stop bits to match host device requirements.
*
1 Stop Bit
2 Stop Bits
Check Receive Errors
Select whether or not to check the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters. The parity value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above.
*
Check For Received Errors
Do Not Check For Received Errors
RS-232 Interface 7 - 11
Hardware Handshaking
The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS).
Disable Standard RTS/CTS handshaking to transmit scan data as it becomes available. Select Standard RTS/CTS handshaking to transmit scan data according to the following sequence:
• The digital scanner reads the CTS line for activity. If CTS is asserted, the scanner waits up to Host Serial
Response Time-out for the host to de-assert the CTS line. If, after Host Serial Response Time-out (default), the CTS line is still asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error, and discards any scanned data.
• When the CTS line is de-asserted, the digital scanner asserts the RTS line and waits up to Host Serial
Response Time-out for the host to assert CTS. When the host asserts CTS, the scanner transmits data. If, after Host Serial Response Time-out (default), the CTS line is not asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error, and discards the data.
• When data transmission completes, the digital scanner de-asserts RTS 10 msec after sending the last character.
• The host should respond by negating CTS. The digital scanner checks for a de-asserted CTS upon the next transmission of data.
During the transmission of data, the CTS line should be asserted. If CTS is deasserted for more than 50 ms between characters, the digital scanner aborts transmission, sounds a transmission error, and discards the data.
If this communication sequence fails, the digital scanner issues an error indication. In this case, the data is lost and must be rescanned.
If hardware handshaking and software handshaking are both enabled, hardware handshaking takes precedence.
NOTE The DTR signal is jumpered to the active state.
7 - 12 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
Hardware Handshaking (continued)
• None : Scan this bar code to disable hardware handshaking.
• Standard RTS/CTS : Scan this bar code to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking.
• RTS/CTS Option 1 : If you select RTS/CTS Option 1, the digital scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS. The scanner de-asserts RTS when the transmission completes.
• RTS/CTS Option 2 : If you select Option 2, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level).
However, the digital scanner waits for CTS to be asserted before transmitting data. If CTS is not asserted within Host Serial Response Time-out (default), the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.
• RTS/CTS Option 3 : If you select Option 3, the digital scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission, regardless of the state of CTS. The scanner waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out (default) for CTS to be asserted. If CTS is not asserted during this time, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The digital scanner de-asserts RTS when transmission is complete.
*
None
Standard RTS/CTS
RTS/CTS Option 1
RTS/CTS Option 2
RTS/CTS Option 3
RS-232 Interface 7 - 13
Software Handshaking
This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered by hardware handshaking. There are five options.
If software handshaking and hardware handshaking are both enabled, hardware handshaking takes precedence.
• None : Select this to transmit data immediately. The digital scanner expects no response from the host.
• ACK/NAK : If you select this option, after transmitting data, the digital scanner expects either an ACK or NAK response from the host. When it receives a NAK, the scanner transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK. After three unsuccessful attempts to send data after receiving NAKs, the digital scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.
The digital scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time-out to receive an ACK or NAK.
If the scanner does not get a response in this time, it issues an error indication and discards the data. There are no retries when a time-out occurs.
• ENQ : If you select this option, the digital scanner waits for an ENQ character from the host before transmitting data. If it does not receive an ENQ within the Host Serial Response Time-out, the digital scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The host must transmit an ENQ character at least every
Host Serial Response Time-out to prevent transmission errors.
• ACK/NAK with ENQ : This combines the two previous options. For re-transmissions of data, due to a NAK from the host, an additional ENQ is not required.
• XON/XOFF : An XOFF character turns the digital scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF:
• The digital scanner receives an XOFF before has data to send. When the scanner has data to send, it waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out for an XON character before transmission. If it does not receive the XON within this time, the digital scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.
• The digital scanner receives an XOFF during a transmission. Data transmission then stops after sending the current byte. When the digital scanner receives an XON character, it sends the rest of the data message. The digital scanner waits indefinitely for the XON.
7 - 14 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
Software Handshaking (continued)
*
None
ENQ
XON/XOFF
ACK/NAK
ACK/NAK with ENQ
RS-232 Interface 7 - 15
Host Serial Response Time-out
This parameter specifies how long the digital scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determining that a transmission error occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK software handshaking modes, or
RTS/CTS hardware handshaking mode.
*
Minimum: 2 Sec
Low: 2.5 Sec
Medium: 5 Sec
High: 7.5 Sec
Maximum: 9.9 Sec
7 - 16 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
RTS Line State
This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High
RTS line state.
*
Host: Low RTS
Host: High RTS
Beep on <BEL>
If you enable this parameter, the digital scanner issues a beep when it detects a <BEL> character on the RS-232 serial line. <BEL> indicates an illegal entry or other important event.
Beep On <BEL> Character
(Enable)
*
Do Not Beep On <BEL> Character
(Disable)
RS-232 Interface 7 - 17
Intercharacter Delay
This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions.
*
Minimum: 0 msec
Low: 25 msec
Medium: 50 msec
High: 75 msec
Maximum: 99 msec
7 - 18 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options
If you selected Nixdorf Mode B, this indicates when the digital scanner beeps and turns on its LED after a decode.
*
Normal Operation
(Beep/LED immediately after decode)
Beep/LED After Transmission
Beep/LED After CTS Pulse
Ignore Unknown Characters
Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes with Unknown
Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters. The digital scanner issues no error beeps.
Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send bar code data up to the first unknown character. The digital scanner issues an error beep.
*
Send Bar Code
(with unknown characters)
Do Not Send Bar Codes
(with unknown characters)
RS-232 Interface 7 - 19
ASCII Character Set for RS-232
1020
1021
1022
1023
1024
1025
1026
1012
1013
1014
1015
1016
1017
1018
1019
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
You can assign the values in
Table 7-4 as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission.
Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Values
Prefix/Suffix
Value
Full ASCII
Code 39 Encode Character
ASCII Character
1000
1001
1002
1003
%U
$A
$B
$C
NUL
SOH
STX
ETX
$D
$E
$F
$G
$H
$I
$J
$K
EOT
ENQ
ACK
BELL
BCKSPC
HORIZ TAB
LF/NW LN
VT
$L
$M
$N
$O
$P
$Q
$R
$S
$T
$U
$V
$W
$X
$Y
$Z
FF
CR/ENTER
SO
SI
DLE
DC1/XON
DC2
DC3/XOFF
DC4
NAK
SYN
ETB
CAN
EM
SUB
7 - 20 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
1049
1050
1051
1052
1053
1054
1055
1056
1041
1042
1043
1044
1045
1046
1047
1048
1033
1034
1035
1036
1037
1038
1039
1040
Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)
Prefix/Suffix
Value
Full ASCII
Code 39 Encode Character
1027
1028
%A
%B
1029
1030
1031
1032
%C
%D
%E
Space
/A
/B
/C
/D
/E
/F
/G
/H
.
/I
/J
/K
/L
-
/O
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ASCII Character
5
6
3
4
7
8
1
2
/
0
.
-
,
+
)
*
‘
(
%
&
#
$
ESC
FS
GS
RS
!
"
US
Space
1079
1080
1081
1082
1083
1084
1085
1086
1071
1072
1073
1074
1075
1076
1077
1078
1063
1064
1065
1066
1067
1068
1069
1070
Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)
Prefix/Suffix
Value
Full ASCII
Code 39 Encode Character
1057
1058
9
/Z
1059
1060
1061
1062
%F
%G
%H
%I
%J
%V
A
B
C
D
E
F
I
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
S
T
Q
R
U
V
O
P
M
N
K
L
I
J
G
H
E
F
C
D
A
B
=
>
?
@
;
<
:
9
ASCII Character
RS-232 Interface 7 - 21
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1113
1114
1115
1116
1109
1110
1111
1112
1101
1102
1103
1104
1105
1106
1107
1108
1093
1094
1095
1096
1097
1098
1099
1100
Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)
Prefix/Suffix
Value
Full ASCII
Code 39 Encode Character
1087
1088
W
X
1089
1090
1091
1092
Y
Z
%K
%L
%M
%N
%O
%W
+A
+B
+C
+D
+E
+F
+G
+H
+I
+J
+K
+L
+M
+N
+O
+P
+Q
+R
+S
+T q r o p t s m n l k j i g h f e c d a b
_
`
]
^
\
[
Y
Z
W
X
ASCII Character
1123
1124
1125
1126
1127
7013
Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)
Prefix/Suffix
Value
Full ASCII
Code 39 Encode Character
1117
1118
+U
+V
1119
1120
1121
1122
+W
+X
+Y
+Z
%P
%Q
%R
%S
ASCII Character
|
{ y z w x u v
}
~
Undefined
ENTER
RS-232 Interface 7 - 23
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Chapter 8 IBM 468X / 469X Interface
Introduction
This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (
*
) indicate default values.
* Indicates Default
*
Disable Convert to Code 39
Feature/Option
NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging.
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Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host
Connect the digital scanner directly to the host interface.
Host Port Connector
Interface cable
Figure 8-1 IBM Direct Connection
NOTE
only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are the same.
1.
Attach the modular connector of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital scanner.
See
Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3
.
2.
Connect the other end of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the appropriate port on the host (typically Port 9).
3.
Select the port address by scanning the appropriate bar code from Port Address on page 8-4
.
4.
To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
NOTE The only required configuration is the port address. The IBM system typically controls other digital scanner parameters.
IBM 468X / 469X Interface 8 - 3
IBM Parameter Defaults
provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 8-4
.
NOTE See
Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters
for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Table 8-1 IBM Host Default Table
Parameter
IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters
Port Address
Convert Unknown to Code 39
Default
None Selected
Disable
Page
Number
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IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters
Port Address
This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used.
NOTE Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the digital scanner.
None Selected
Hand-Held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B)
Non-IBM Scanner Emulation (Port 5B)
Table Top Scanner Emulation (Port 17)
IBM 468X / 469X Interface 8 - 5
Convert Unknown to Code 39
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code 39.
Enable Convert Unknown to Code 39
*
Disable Convert Unknown to Code 39
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Chapter 9 Keyboard Wedge Interface
Introduction
This chapter describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digital scanner. With this interface, the digital scanner is connected between the keyboard and host computer, and translates bar code data into keystrokes. The host computer accepts the keystrokes as if they originated from the keyboard. This mode adds bar code reading functionality to a system designed for manual keyboard input. Keyboard keystrokes are simply passed through.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (
*
) indicate default values.
* Indicates Default
*
North American Feature/Option
NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces do not merge.
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Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface
Male DIN Host Connector
Y-cable
Keyboard Connector Female DIN Keyboard Connector
Figure 9-1 Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable
To connect the Keyboard Wedge interface Y-cable:
NOTE
only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are the same.
1.
Turn off the host and unplug the keyboard connector.
2.
Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable to the cable interface port on the digital scanner. See
3.
Connect the round male DIN host connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard port on the host device.
4.
Connect the round female DIN keyboard connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard connector.
5.
If needed, attach the optional power supply to the connector in the middle of the Y-cable.
6.
Ensure that all connections are secure.
7.
Turn on the host system.
8.
Select the Keyboard Wedge host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from Keyboard Wedge Host
9.
To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 3
Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults
code(s) in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page
.
NOTE See
Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters
for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Table 9-1 Keyboard Wedge Host Default Table
Parameter Default
Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters
Keyboard Wedge Host Type IBM PC/AT& IBM PC Compatibles
Country Types (Country Codes)
Ignore Unknown Characters
North American
Transmit
Keystroke Delay
Intra-Keystroke Delay
Alternate Numeric Keypad
Emulation
No Delay
Disable
Disable
Caps Lock On
Caps Lock Override
Convert Wedge Data
Function Key Mapping
FN1 Substitution
Send and Make Break
Disable
Disable
No Convert
Disable
Disable
Send
Page
Number
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Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters
Keyboard Wedge Host Types
Select the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below.
IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles
IBM AT Notebook
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 5
Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes
Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If your keyboard type does not appear, see
Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 9-8 .
*
North American
German Windows
French Windows
French Canadian Windows 95/98
French Canadian Windows XP/2000
French Belgian Windows
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Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes (continued)
Spanish Windows
Italian Windows
Swedish Windows
UK English Windows
Japanese Windows
Portuguese-Brazilian Windows
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 7
Ignore Unknown Characters
Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown
Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters. The digital scanner issues no error beeps.
Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send bar code data up to the first unknown character. The digital scanner issues an error beep.
*
Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters
(Transmit)
Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters
Keystroke Delay
This is the delay in milliseconds between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data.
*
No Delay
Medium Delay (20 msec)
Long Delay (40 msec)
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Intra-Keystroke Delay
Enable this to insert an additional delay between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the
Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec as well.
Enable
*
Disable
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation
This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in
Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country
Codes on page 9-5 in a Microsoft
®
operating system environment.
Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad
*
Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 9
Caps Lock On
Enable this to emulate keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed.
Enable Caps Lock On
*
Disable Caps Lock On
Caps Lock Override
If you enable this, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the scanner ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an
‘A’ in the bar code transmits as an ‘A’ regardless of the state of the keyboard’s Caps Lock key.
Enable Caps Lock Override
*
Disable Caps Lock Override
NOTE If both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps Lock Override takes precedence.
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Convert Wedge Data
Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case.
Convert to Upper Case
Convert to Lower Case
*
No Convert
Function Key Mapping
ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see
). Enable this parameter to send the keys in bold in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not you enable this parameter.
Enable
*
Disable
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 11
FN1 Substitution
Enable this to replace FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a user-selected keystroke (see FN1
Enable
Send Make and Break
Enable this to prevent sending the scan codes for releasing a key.
*
Disable
*Send Make and Break Scan Codes
Send Make Scan Code Only
NOTE Windows-based systems must use Send Make and Break Scan Codes .
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Keyboard Maps
Refer to the following keyboard maps for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix values,
see the bar codes on page 4-49 .
7014 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 7010 7007
7006
7001
7009
7008 7011 7012 7003
7002 7004 7005
7015
7017 7016 7018
Figure 9-2 IBM PS2 Type Keyboard
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 13
ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge
NOTE Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character and assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, if you enable Code 39 Full ASCII and scan +B , it transmits as b , %J as ?
, and %V as @ . Scanning ABC%I outputs the keystroke equivalent of ABC >.
Table 9-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set
ASCII Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char.acter
1001
1002
$A
$B
CTRL A
CTRL B
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
$C
$D
$E
$F
$G
$H
CTRL C
CTRL D
CTRL E
CTRL F
CTRL G
Keystroke
CTRL H/ BACKSPACE
1
1009 $I
1010
1011
1012
1013
$J
$K
$L
$M
CTRL I/ HORIZONTAL TAB
1
CTRL J
CTRL K
CTRL L
CTRL M/ ENTER
1
1014
1015
1016
1017
1018
1019
1020
1021
$N
$O
$P
$Q
$R
$S
$T
$U
CTRL N
CTRL O
CTRL P
CTRL Q
CTRL R
CTRL S
CTRL T
CTRL U
1022 $V CTRL V
1023 $W CTRL W
1
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enabled
Function Key Mapping on page 9-10 . Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.
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1028
1029
1030
1031
1032
1033
1034
1035
Table 9-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)
ASCII Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char.acter
Keystroke
1024
1025
$X
$Y
CTRL X
CTRL Y
1026
1027
$Z
%A
CTRL Z
CTRL [ / ESC
1
%B
%C
%D
%E
Space
/A
/B
/C
!
CTRL \
CTRL ]
CTRL 6
CTRL -
Space
“
#
1036
1037
1038
1039
1040
1041
1042
1043
/H
/I
/J
/K
/D
/E
/F
/G
*
+
(
)
‘
&
$
%
1044
1045
1046
1047
/L
-
.
/O /
.
,
-
1048
1049
0
1
0
1
1050 2 2
1051 3 3
1
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enabled Function Key Mapping on page 9-10 . Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 15
1058
1059
1060
1061
1062
1063
1064
1065
Table 9-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)
ASCII Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char.acter
Keystroke
1052
1053
4
5
4
5
1054
1055
1056
1057
6
7
8
9
6
7
8
9
/Z
%F
%G
%H
%I
%J
%V
A
;
:
<
=
>
?
@
A
1066
1067
1068
1069
1070
1071
1072
1073 I
H
F
G
D
E
B
C
I
H
F
G
D
E
B
C
1074
1075
1076
1077
J
K
L
M
J
K
L
M
1078 N N
1079 O O
1
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enabled Function Key Mapping on page 9-10 . Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.
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1086
1087
1088
1089
1090
1091
1092
1093
Table 9-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)
ASCII Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char.acter
Keystroke
1080
1081
P
Q
P
Q
1082
1083
1084
1085
R
S
T
U
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
%K
%L
%M
\
[
]
V
W
X
Y
Z
1094
1095
1096
1097
1098
1099
1100
1101
+B
+C
+D
+E
%N
%O
%W
+A d e b c
‘ a
^
_
1102
1103
1104
1105
+F
+G
+H
+I f i g h
1106 +J j
1107 +K k
1
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enabled Function Key Mapping on page 9-10 . Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 17
1118
1119
1120
1121
1114
1115
1116
1117
Table 9-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)
ASCII Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char.acter
Keystroke
1108
1109
+L
+M l m
1110
1111
1112
1113
+N
+O
+P
+Q n o p q
+R
+S
+T
+U
+V
+W
+X
+Y t r s u v w x y
1122
1123
1124
1125
+Z
%P
%Q
%R
| z
{
}
1126 %S ~
1
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enabled Function Key Mapping on page 9-10 . Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke transmits.
Table 9-3 Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set
ALT Keys Keystroke
2065
2066
ALT A
ALT B
2067
2068
2069
2070
2071
ALT C
ALT D
ALT E
ALT F
ALT G
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2078
2079
2080
2081
2082
2083
2084
2085
2086
2087
2088
2089
2090
Table 9-3 Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set (Continued)
ALT Keys Keystroke
2072
2073
ALT H
ALT I
2074
2075
2076
2077
ALT J
ALT K
ALT L
ALT M
ALT N
ALT O
ALT P
ALT Q
ALT R
ALT S
ALT T
ALT U
ALT V
ALT W
ALT X
ALT Y
ALT Z
Table 9-4 Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set
GUI Keys Keystrokes
3000
3048
Right Control Key
GUI 0
3049
3050
3051
3052
GUI 1
GUI 2
GUI 3
GUI 4
3053
3054
3055
GUI 5
GUI 6
GUI 7
3085
3086
3087
3088
3089
3090
3077
3078
3079
3080
3081
3082
3083
3084
3069
3070
3071
3072
3073
3074
3075
3076
Table 9-4 Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set (Continued)
GUI Keys Keystrokes
3056
3057
GUI 8
GUI 9
3065
3066
3067
3068
GUI A
GUI B
GUI C
GUI D
GUI E
GUI F
GUI G
GUI H
GUI I
GUI J
GUI K
GUI L
GUI M
GUI N
GUI O
GUI P
GUI Q
GUI R
GUI S
GUI T
GUI U
GUI V
GUI W
GUI X
GUI Y
GUI Z
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 19
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5015
5016
5017
5018
5019
5020
5021
5022
5023
5024
5007
5008
5009
5010
5011
5012
5013
5014
Table 9-5 Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set
F Keys Keystroke
5001
5002
F1
F2
5003
5004
5005
5006
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
F14
F19
F20
F21
F22
F15
F16
F17
F18
F23
F24
Table 9-6 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set
Numeric Keypad Keystroke
6042
6043
*
+
6044
6045 undefined
-
6052
6053
6054
6055
6056
6057
6058
6059
Table 9-6 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set (Continued)
Numeric Keypad Keystroke
6046
6047
.
/
6048
6049
6050
6051
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Enter
Num Lock
7007
7008
7009
7010
7011
7012
7013
7014
Table 9-7 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set
Extended Keypad Keystroke
7001
7002
Break
Delete
7003
7004
7005
7006
Pg Up
End
Pg Dn
Pause
Scroll Lock
Backspace
Tab
Print Screen
Insert
Home
Enter
Escape
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 21
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Table 9-7 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set (Continued)
Extended Keypad Keystroke
7015
7016
Up Arrow
Dn Arrow
7017
7018
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
Chapter 10 Symbologies
Introduction
This chapter describes symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features.
Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started
.
To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the digital scanner powers down.
NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces do not merge.
Select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information) after the power-up beeps sound. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connected to a new host.
To return all features to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-5
. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (
*
) indicate default values.
*
Indicates Default
*
Enable UPC-A
(1)
Feature/Option
Option Value
Scanning Sequence Examples
In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to transmit bar code data without the
UPC-A check digit, simply scan the Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit bar code under
. The digital scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.
Other parameters, such as Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 require scanning several bar codes. See the individual parameter, such as Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 , for this procedure.
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Errors While Scanning
Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.
Symbology Parameter Defaults
codes in this guide. These new values replace the standard default values in memory. To recall the default parameter values, scan the
Set Default Parameter on page 4-5 .
NOTE See
Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters
for all user preferences, hosts, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Table 10-1 Parameter Defaults
Parameter
UPC/EAN
UPC-A
UPC-E
UPC-E1
EAN-8/JAN 8
EAN-13/JAN 13
Bookland EAN
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (2 and 5 digits)
User-Programmable Supplementals
Supplemental 1:
Supplemental 2:
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit
UPC-A Preamble
UPC-E Preamble
UPC-E1 Preamble
Convert UPC-E to A
Parameter
Number
35
36
37
40
41
42
34
579
580
80
672
3
83
16
1
2
12
4
Default
Enable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Enable
Disable
Ignore
10
Combined
Enable
Enable
Enable
System Character
System Character
System Character
Disable
Page
Number
Symbologies 10 - 3
Table 10-1 Parameter Defaults (Continued)
Parameter
Convert UPC-E1 to A
EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend
Bookland ISBN Format
UCC Coupon Extended Code
Coupon Report
ISSN EAN
Code 128
Code 128
Set Length(s) for Code 128
GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)
ISBT 128
ISBT Concatenation
Check ISBT Table
ISBT Concatenation Redundancy
Code 39
Code 39
Trioptic Code 39
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Pharmacy Code)
Code 32 Prefix
Set Length(s) for Code 39
Code 39 Check Digit Verification
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion
Buffer Code 39
Code 93
Code 93
Set Length(s) for Code 93
0
13
86
231
18, 19
48
43
17
113
9
26, 27
Parameter
Number
38
39
Default
Disable
Disable
576
85
730
617
ISBN-10
Disable
New Coupon
Symbols
Disable
8
209, 210
14
84
577
578
223
Enable
Any Length
Enable
Enable
Disable
Enable
10
Enable
Disable
Disable
Disable
2 to 55
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
4 to 55
Page
Number
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Table 10-1 Parameter Defaults (Continued)
Parameter
Code 11
Code 11
Set Lengths for Code 11
Code 11 Check Digit Verification
Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s)
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
Set Lengths for I 2 of 5
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)
Discrete 2 of 5
Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5
Codabar (NW - 7)
Codabar
Set Lengths for Codabar
CLSI Editing
NOTIS Editing
MSI
MSI
Set Length(s) for MSI
MSI Check Digits
Transmit MSI Check Digit
MSI Check Digit Algorithm
Chinese 2 of 5
Chinese 2 of 5
7
24, 25
54
55
11
30, 31
50
46
51
408
6
22, 23
49
44
82
5
20, 21
Parameter
Number
10
28, 29
52
47
Default
Disable
4 to 55
Disable
Disable
Disable
14
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
12
Disable
5 to 55
Disable
Disable
Disable
4 to 55
One
Disable
Mod 10/Mod 10
Disable
Page
Number
Symbologies 10 - 5
Table 10-1 Parameter Defaults (Continued)
Matrix 2 of 5
Matrix 2 of 5
Matrix 2 of 5 Lengths
Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit
Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit
Korean 3 of 5
Inverse 1D
Parameter
Postal Codes
US Postnet
US Planet
Transmit US Postal Check Digit
UK Postal
Transmit UK Postal Check Digit
Japan Postal
Australia Post
Australia Post Format
Netherlands KIX Code
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail
UPU FICS Postal
GS1 DataBar
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14)
GS1 DataBar Limited
GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level
GS1 DataBar Expanded
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN
Composite
Composite CC-C
Composite CC-A/B
338
339
728
340
397
96
290
291
718
89
90
95
91
326
592
611
341
342
Parameter
Number
618
619
620
622
623
581
586
Default
Disable
1 Length - 14
Disable
Disable
Disable
(SR) Regular
(DP) Inverse
Autodetect
Page
Number
Disable
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Disable
Disable
Autodiscriminate
Disable
Disable
Disable
Enable
Disable
Level 3
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
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Table 10-1 Parameter Defaults (Continued)
Composite TLC-39
UPC Composite Mode
Composite Beep Mode
Parameter
GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes
2D Symbologies
Parameter
Number
371
344
398
427
Default
Disable
Never Linked
Page
Number
Beep As Each Code
Type is Decoded
Disable
PDF417
MicroPDF417
Code 128 Emulation
Data Matrix
15
227
123
292
Enable
Disable
Disable
Enable
Data Matrix Inverse
Maxicode
QR Code
QR Inverse
MicroQR 573
Aztec 574
Aztec Inverse
Symbology-Specific Security Levels
589
588
294
293
587
Redundancy Level
Security Level
Intercharacter Gap Size
Report Version
Macro PDF
Flush Macro PDF Buffer
Abort Macro PDF Entry
78
77
381
Inverse Autodetect
Disable
Enable
Regular
Enable
Enable
Regular
1
0
Normal
UPC/EAN
Enable/Disable UPC-A
Parameter # 1
To enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below .
*
Enable UPC-A
(1)
Enable/Disable UPC-E
Parameter # 2
To enable or disable UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below .
*
Enable UPC-E
(1)
Disable UPC-A
(0)
Disable UPC-E
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 7
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Enable/Disable UPC-E1
Parameter # 12
UPC-E1 is disabled by default.
To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below.
NOTE UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology.
Enable UPC-E1
(1)
Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8
Parameter # 4
To enable or disable EAN-8/JAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below .
*
Disable UPC-E1
(0)
*
Enable EAN-8/JAN-8
(1)
Disable EAN-8/JAN-8
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 9
Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13
Parameter # 3
To enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below .
*
Enable EAN-13/JAN-13
(1)
Disable EAN-13/JAN-13
(0)
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN
Parameter # 83
To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Bookland EAN
(1)
*
Disable Bookland EAN
(0)
NOTE If you enable Bookland EAN, select a
Bookland ISBN Format on page 10-21
. Also select either Decode
UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental
Mode in
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 10-10 .
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Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals
Parameter # 16
Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN
13+2). The following options are available:
• If you select Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals , and the digital scanner is presented with a
UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.
• If you select Decode UPC/EAN with Supplementals , the digital scanner only decodes UPC/EAN symbols with supplemental characters, and ignores symbols without supplementals.
• If you select Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals , the digital scanner decodes UPC/EAN symbols with supplemental characters immediately. If the symbol does not have a supplemental, the digital scanner must decode the bar code the number of times set via
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy on page
before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no supplemental.
• If you select one of the following Supplemental Mode options, the digital scanner immediately transmits
EAN-13 bar codes starting with that prefix that have supplemental characters. If the symbol does not have a supplemental, the digital scanner must decode the bar code the number of times set via
Supplemental Redundancy on page 10-13 before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no
supplemental. The digital scanner transmits UPC/EAN bar codes that do not have that prefix immediately.
• Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode
• Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode
NOTE If you select 978/979 Supplemental Mode and are scanning Bookland EAN bar codes, see
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 10-9
to enable Bookland EAN, and select a format using
Bookland ISBN Format on page 10-21 .
• Enable 977 Supplemental Mode
• Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode
• Enable 491 Supplemental Mode
• Enable Smart Supplemental Mode - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed previously.
• Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 3-digit user-defined prefix. Set this 3-digit prefix using
User-Programmable Supplementals on page 10-13 .
• Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with either of
.
• Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix
• Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any
prefix listed previously or one of the two user-defined prefixes set using User-Programmable
.
NOTE To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, select either to decode or ignore supplemental characters.
Symbologies 10 - 11
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals
(1)
*
Ignore Supplementals
(0)
Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals
(2)
Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode
(4)
Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode
(5)
Enable 977 Supplemental Mode
(7)
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Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)
Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode
(6)
Enable 491 Supplemental Mode
(8)
Enable Smart Supplemental Mode
(3)
Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1
(9)
Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2
(10)
Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2
(12)
Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1
(11)
Symbologies 10 - 13
User-Programmable Supplementals
Supplemental 1: Parameter # 579
Supplemental 2: Parameter # 580
, select User-Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the
numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1
. Select User-Programmable Supplemental 2 to set a second 3-digit
prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1
.
User-Programmable Supplemental 1
User-Programmable Supplemental 2
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy
Parameter # 80
If you selected Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals , this option adjusts the number of times to decode a symbol without supplementals before transmission. The range is from two to thirty times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN/JAN symbols with and without supplementals. The default is 10.
.
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy
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UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format
Parameter # 672
Select an output format when reporting UPC/EAN/JAN bar codes with supplementals with AIM ID enabled:
• Separate - UPC/EAN with supplementals transmit as ]E<0 or 4><data>]E<1 or 2>[supp data]
• Combined - EAN-8 with supplementals transmit as ]E4<data>]E<1 or 2>[supp data]
All other UPC/EAN with supplementals transmit as ]E3<data+supps>
Separate
(0)
*
Combined
(1)
•
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit
Parameter # 40
The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-A check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
*
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit
(1)
Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 15
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit
Parameter # 41
The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
*
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit
(1)
Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit
(0)
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit
Parameter # 42
The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
*
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit
(1)
Do Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit
(0)
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UPC-A Preamble
Parameter # 34
Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit
System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and transmit no preamble. Select the appropriate option to match the host system.
No Preamble (<DATA>)
(0)
*
System Character (<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
(1)
System Character & Country Code
(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
(2)
Symbologies 10 - 17
UPC-E Preamble
Parameter # 35
Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit
System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and transmit no preamble. Select the appropriate option to match the host system.
No Preamble (<DATA>)
(0)
*
System Character (<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
(1)
System Character & Country Code
(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
(2)
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UPC-E1 Preamble
Parameter # 36
Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit
System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and transmit no preamble. Select the appropriate option to match the host system.
No Preamble (<DATA>)
(0)
*
System Character (<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
(1)
System Character & Country Code
(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
(2)
Symbologies 10 - 19
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A
Parameter # 37
Enable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble,
Check Digit).
Disable this to transmit UPC-E decoded data as UPC-E data, without conversion.
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A (Enable)
(1)
*
Do Not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A (Disable)
(0)
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A
Parameter # 38
Enable this to convert UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).
Disable this to transmit UPC-E1 decoded data as UPC-E1 data, without conversion.
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A (Enable)
(1)
*
Do Not Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A (Disable)
(0)
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EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend
Parameter # 39
Enable this parameter to add five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to
EAN-13 symbols.
Disable this to transmit EAN-8 symbols as is.
Enable EAN/JAN Zero Extend
(1)
*
Disable EAN/JAN Zero Extend
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 21
Bookland ISBN Format
Parameter # 576
formats for Bookland data:
• Bookland ISBN-10 - The digital scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility. Data starting with 979 is not considered
Bookland in this mode.
• Bookland ISBN-13 - The digital scanner reports Bookland data (starting with either 978 or 979) as EAN-13 in
13-digit format to meet the 2007 ISBN-13 protocol.
*Bookland ISBN-10
(0)
Bookland ISBN-13
(1)
NOTE For Bookland EAN to function properly, first enable Bookland EAN using
Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode in
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 10-10
.
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UCC Coupon Extended Code
Parameter # 85
Enable this parameter to decode UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13 bar codes starting with digit ‘99’, and UPC-A/GS1-128 Coupon Codes. UPCA, EAN-13, and GS1-128 must be enabled to scan all types of
Coupon Codes.
*
Enable UCC Coupon Extended Code
(1)
*
Disable UCC Coupon Extended Code
(0)
NOTE See
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy on page 10-13
to control autodiscrimination of the
GS1-128 (right half) of a coupon code.
Symbologies 10 - 23
Coupon Report
Parameter # 730
Traditional coupon symbols (old coupon symbols) are composed of two bar codes: UPC/EAN and Code128. A new coupon symbol is composed of a single Databar Expanded bar code. The new coupon format offers more options for purchase values (up to $999.99) and supports complex discount offers such as a second purchase requirement.
An interim coupon symbol also exists that contains both types of bar codes: UPC/EAN and Databar Expanded.
This format accommodates both retailers that do not recognize or use the additional information included in the new coupon symbol, as well as those who can process new coupon symbols.
Scan a bar code below to select one of the following options for decoding coupon symbols:
• Old Coupon Symbols - Scanning an old coupon symbol reports both UPC and Code 128, scanning an interim coupon symbol reports UPC, and scanning a new coupon symbol reports nothing (no decode).
• New Coupon Symbols - Scanning an old coupon symbol reports either UPC or Code 128, and scanning an interim coupon symbol or a new coupon symbol reports Databar Expanded.
• Both Coupon Formats - Scanning an old coupon symbol reports both UPC and Code 128, and scanning an interim coupon symbol or a new coupon symbol reports Databar Expanded.
Old Coupon Symbols
(0)
*
New Coupon Symbols
(1)
Both Coupon Formats
(2)
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ISSN EAN
Parameter # 617
To enable or disable ISSN EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable ISSN EAN
(1)
*
Disable ISSN EAN
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 25
Code 128
Enable/Disable Code 128
Parameter # 8
To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*
Enable Code 128
(1)
Disable Code 128
(0)
Set Lengths for Code 128
Parameter # L1 = 209, L2 = 210
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 128 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
NOTE When setting lengths for different bar code types, enter a leading zero for single digit numbers.
• One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 128 symbols containing a selected length.
Select the length using the numeric bar codes in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes . For example, to decode
only Code 128 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 128 - One Discrete Length , then scan 1 followed by
4 . To correct an error or change the selection, scan
.
• Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 128 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in
. For example, to decode only Code 128 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 128 - Two
Discrete Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 , and then 4 . To correct an error or change the selection, scan
.
• Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 128 symbol with a specific length range.
Select lengths using numeric bar codes in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes .
For example, to decode
Code 128 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 128 - Length Within Range .
Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an error or change the
selection, scan Cancel on page D-2 .
• Any Length - Select this option to decode Code 128 symbols containing any number of characters within the digital scanner’s capability.
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Set Lengths for Code 128 (continued)
Code 128 - One Discrete Length
Code 128 - Two Discrete Lengths
Code 128 - Length Within Range
*Code 128 - Any Length
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)
Parameter # 14
To enable or disable GS1-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*
Enable GS1-128
(1)
Disable GS1-128
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 27
Enable/Disable ISBT 128
Parameter # 84
ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan a bar code below to enable or disable
ISBT 128. If necessary, the host must perform concatenation of the ISBT data.
*
Enable ISBT 128
(1)
Disable ISBT 128
(0)
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ISBT Concatenation
Parameter # 577
Select an option for concatenating pairs of ISBT code types:
• If you select Disable ISBT Concatenation , the digital scanner does not concatenate pairs of ISBT codes it encounters.
• If you select Enable ISBT Concatenation , there must be two ISBT codes in order for the digital scanner to decode and perform concatenation. The digital scanner does not decode single ISBT symbols.
• If you select Autodiscriminate ISBT Concatenation , the digital scanner decodes and concatenates pairs of ISBT codes immediately. If only a single ISBT symbol is present, the digital scanner must decode the symbol the number of times set via
ISBT Concatenation Redundancy on page 10-29
before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no additional ISBT symbol.
*
Disable ISBT Concatenation
(0)
Enable ISBT Concatenation
(1)
Autodiscriminate ISBT Concatenation
(2)
Symbologies 10 - 29
Check ISBT Table
Parameter # 578
The ISBT specification includes a table that lists several types of ISBT bar codes that are commonly used in pairs.
If you set ISBT Concatenation to Enable , enable Check ISBT Table to concatenate only those pairs found in this table. Other types of ISBT codes are not concatenated.
*
Enable Check ISBT Table
(1)
Disable Check ISBT Table
(0)
ISBT Concatenation Redundancy
Parameter # 223
If you set ISBT Concatenation to Autodiscriminate, use this parameter to set the number of times the digital scanner must decode an ISBT symbol before determining that there is no additional symbol.
Scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes
to set a value between 2 and 20. Enter a leading zero for single digit numbers. To correct an error or change a selection, scan
. The default is 10.
ISBT Concatenation Redundancy
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Code 39
Enable/Disable Code 39
Parameter # 0
To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*
Enable Code 39
(1)
Disable Code 39
(0)
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39
Parameter # 13
Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Trioptic Code 39
(1)
*
Disable Trioptic Code 39
(0)
NOTE You cannot enable Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII simultaneously.
Symbologies 10 - 31
Convert Code 39 to Code 32
Parameter # 86
Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.
NOTE Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function.
Enable Convert Code 39 to Code 32
(1)
*
Disable Convert Code 39 to Code 32
(0)
Code 32 Prefix
Parameter # 231
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes.
NOTE Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function.
Enable Code 32 Prefix
(1)
*
Disable Code 32 Prefix
(0)
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Set Lengths for Code 39
Parameter # L1 = 18, L2 = 19
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 39 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options.
NOTE When setting lengths for different bar code types, enter a leading zero for single digit numbers.
• One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 39 symbols containing a selected length.
Select the length using the numeric bar codes in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes . For example, to decode
only Code 39 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 39 - One Discrete Length , then scan 1 followed by 4 .
To correct an error or change the selection, scan
.
• Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 39 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in
. For example, to decode only Code 39 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 39 - Two
Discrete Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 , and then 4 . To correct an error or change the selection, scan
.
• Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 39 symbol with a specific length range.
Select lengths using numeric bar codes in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes .
For example, to decode
Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 - Length Within Range .
Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an error or change the
selection, scan Cancel on page D-2 .
• Any Length - Select this option to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters within the digital scanner’s capability.
Code 39 - One Discrete Length
Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths
Code 39 - Length Within Range
Code 39 - Any Length
Symbologies 10 - 33
Code 39 Check Digit Verification
Parameter # 48
Enable this feature to check the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm. Only Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded. Enable this feature if the Code 39 symbols contain a Modulo 43 check digit.
Enable Code 39 Check Digit
(1)
*
Disable Code 39 Check Digit
(0)
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
Parameter # 43
Scan a bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without the check digit.
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Enable)
(1)
*
Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Disable)
(0)
NOTE Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
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Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion
Parameter # 17
Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Code 39 Full ASCII
(1)
*
Disable Code 39 Full ASCII
(0)
NOTE You cannot enable Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII simultaneously.
Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation is host-dependent, and is therefore described in the ASCII
Character Set Table for the appropriate interface. See the
ASCII Character Set for USB on page 6-16
or
the ASCII Character Set for RS-232 on page 7-19 .
Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store
Parameter # 113
This feature allows the digital scanner to accumulate data from multiple Code 39 symbols.
Selecting the Scan and Store option (Buffer Code 39) temporarily buffers all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first character for later transmission. The leading space is not buffered.
Decoding a Code 39 symbol with no leading space transmits in sequence all buffered data in a first-in first-out format, plus the “triggering” symbol. See the following pages for further details.
Select Do Not Buffer Code 39 to transmit all decoded Code 39 symbols immediately without storing them in the buffer.
Symbologies 10 - 35
Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store (continued)
This feature affects Code 39 only. If selecting Buffer Code 39 , we recommend configuring the digital scanner to decode Code 39 symbology only.
Buffer Code 39 (Enable)
(1)
*
Do Not Buffer Code 39 (Disable)
(0)
While there is data in the transmission buffer, you cannot select Do Not Buffer Code 39 . The buffer holds 200 bytes of information.
To disable Code 39 buffering when there is data in the transmission buffer, first force the buffer transmission (see
) or clear the buffer.
Buffer Data
To buffer data, enable Code 39 buffering and scan a Code 39 symbol with a space immediately following the start pattern.
• Unless the data overflows the transmission buffer, the digital scanner issues a low/high beep to indicate successful decode and buffering. (For overflow conditions, see
Overfilling Transmission Buffer on page
.)
• The digital scanner adds the decoded data excluding the leading space to the transmission buffer.
• No transmission occurs.
Clear Transmission Buffer
To clear the transmission buffer, scan the Clear Buffer bar code below, which contains only a start character, a dash (minus), and a stop character.
• The digital scanner issues a short high/low/high beep.
• The digital scanner erases the transmission buffer.
• No transmission occurs.
Clear Buffer
NOTE The Clear Buffer contains only the dash (minus) character. In order to scan this command, set Code 39 lengths to include length 1.
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Transmit Buffer
There are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer.
1.
Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below, which includes only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop character.
2.
The digital scanner transmits and clears the buffer.
• The digital scanner issues a low/high beep.
Transmit Buffer
3.
Scan a Code 39 bar code with a leading character other than a space.
• The digital scanner appends new decode data to buffered data.
• The digital scanner transmits and clears the buffer.
• The digital scanner signals that it transmitted the buffer with a low/high beep.
• The digital scanner transmits and clears the buffer.
NOTE The Transmit Buffer contains only a plus (+) character. In order to scan this command, set Code 39 lengths to include length 1.
Overfilling Transmission Buffer
The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the symbol just read overflows the transmission buffer:
• The digital scanner indicates that it rejected the symbol by issuing three long, high beeps.
• No transmission occurs. The data in the buffer is not affected.
Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer
If you scan the Transmit Buffer symbol and the Code 39 buffer is empty:
• A short low/high/low beep signals that the buffer is empty.
• No transmission occurs.
• The buffer remains empty.
Symbologies 10 - 37
Code 93
Enable/Disable Code 93
Parameter # 9
To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Code 93
(1)
*
Disable Code 93
(0)
Set Lengths for Code 93
Parameter # L1 = 26, L2 = 27
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 93 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
• One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 93 symbols containing a selected length.
Select the length using the numeric bar codes in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes . For example, to decode
only Code 93 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 93 - One Discrete Length , then scan 1 followed by 4 .
To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
• Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 93 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in
. For example, to decode only Code 93 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 93 - Two
Discrete Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 , and then 4 . To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
.
• Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 93 symbol with a specific length range.
Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes
. For example, to decode
Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 - Length Within Range .
Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an error or change the
selection, scan Cancel on page D-2 .
• Any Length - Scan this option to decode Code 93 symbols containing any number of characters within the digital scanner’s capability.
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Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued)
Code 93 - One Discrete Length
Code 93 - Length Within Range
Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths
Code 93 - Any Length
Symbologies 10 - 39
Code 11
Code 11
Parameter # 10
To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Code 11
(1)
*
Disable Code 11
(0)
Set Lengths for Code 11
Parameter # L1 = 28, L2 = 29
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 11 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
• One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing a selected length.
Select the length using the numeric bar codes in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes . For example, to decode
only Code 11 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 11 - One Discrete Length , then scan 1 followed by 4 .
To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
• Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in
. For example, to decode only Code 11 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 11 - Two
Discrete Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 , and then 4 . To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
.
• Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 11 symbol with a specific length range.
Select lengths using numeric bar codes in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes .
For example, to decode
Code 11 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 11 - Length Within Range .
Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an error or change the
selection, scan Cancel on page D-2 .
• Any Length - Scan this option to decode Code 11 symbols containing any number of characters within the digital scanner’s capability.
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Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued)
Code 11 - One Discrete Length
Code 11 - Length Within Range
Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths
Code 11 - Any Length
Symbologies 10 - 41
Code 11 Check Digit Verification
Parameter # 52
This feature allows the digital scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code.
The options are to check for one check digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature.
To enable this feature, scan the bar code below corresponding to the number of check digits encoded in the Code
11 symbols.
*
Disable
(0)
One Check Digit
(1)
Two Check Digits
(2)
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Transmit Code 11 Check Digits
Parameter # 47
This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s).
Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Enable)
(1)
*
Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Disable)
(0)
NOTE Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5
Parameter # 6
To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below, and select an Interleaved 2 of 5 length from the following pages.
Enable Interleaved 2 of 5
(1)
*Disable Interleaved 2 of 5
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 43
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5
Parameter # L1 = 22, L2 = 23
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for I 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The range for Interleaved 2 of 5 lengths is 0 - 55.
• One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected length. Select the length using the numeric bar codes in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes . For example, to decode only I 2
of 5 symbols with 14 characters, scan I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length , then scan 1 followed by 4 . To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
• Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in
. For example, to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete
Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 , and then 4 . To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
• Length Within Range - Select this option to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range.
Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes .
For example, to decode I 2 of
5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range . Then scan 0 ,
4 , 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an error or change the selection, scan
.
• Any Length - Scan this option to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters within the digital scanner’s capability.
NOTE Due to the construction of the I 2 of 5 symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to transmit as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent this, select specific lengths (I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length, Two Discrete Lengths) for I 2 of 5 applications.
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Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued)
I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length
I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths
I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range
I 2 of 5 - Any Length
Symbologies 10 - 45
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification
Parameter # 49
Enable this feature to check the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the specified
Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check digit algorithm.
*
Disable
(0)
USS Check Digit
(1)
OPCC Check Digit
(2)
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
Parameter # 44
Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 data with or without the check digit.
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit (Enable)
(1)
*
Do Not Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit (Disable)
(0)
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Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
Parameter # 82
Enable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13, and transmit to the host as EAN-13. To accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 (Enable)
(1)
*
Do Not Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 (Disable)
(0)
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5
Parameter # 5
To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Discrete 2 of 5
(1)
*
Disable Discrete 2 of 5
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 47
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5
Parameter # L1 = 20, L2 = 21
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for D 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The range for Discrete 2 of 5 lengths is 0 - 55.
• One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected length.
Select the length using the numeric bar codes in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes . For example, to decode
only D 2 of 5 symbols with 14 characters, scan D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length , then scan 1 followed by 4 .
To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
• Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in
. For example, to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select D 2 of 5 - Two
Discrete Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 , and then 4 . To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
.
• Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a D 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range.
Select lengths using numeric bar codes in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes .
For example, to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range . Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an error or change the
selection, scan Cancel on page D-2 .
• Any Length - Scan this option to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters within the digital scanner’s capability.
NOTE Due to the construction of the D 2 of 5 symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to transmit as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent this, select specific lengths ( D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length, Two Discrete Lengths ) for D 2 of 5 applications.
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Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued)
D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length
D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths
D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range
D 2 of 5 - Any Length
Symbologies 10 - 49
Codabar (NW - 7)
Enable/Disable Codabar
Parameter # 7
To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Codabar
(1)
*
Disable Codabar
(0)
Set Lengths for Codabar
Parameter # L1 = 24, L2 = 25
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Codabar to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
• One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Codabar symbols containing a selected length.
Select the length using the numeric bar codes in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes . For example, to decode
only Codabar symbols with 14 characters, scan Codabar - One Discrete Length , then scan 1 followed by 4 .
To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
• Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Codabar symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in
. For example, to decode only Codabar symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Codabar - Two
Discrete Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 , and then 4 . To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
.
• Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Codabar symbol with a specific length range.
Select lengths using numeric bar codes in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes .
For example, to decode
Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar - Length Within Range .
Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an error or change the
selection, scan Cancel on page D-2 .
• Any Length - Scan this option to decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters within the digital scanner’s capability.
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Set Lengths for Codabar (continued)
Codabar - One Discrete Length
Codabar - Length Within Range
Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths
Codabar - Any Length
Symbologies 10 - 51
CLSI Editing
Parameter # 54
Enable this parameter to strip the start and stop characters and insert a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if the host system requires this data format.
NOTE Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.
Enable CLSI Editing
(1)
*
Disable CLSI Editing
(0)
NOTIS Editing
Parameter # 55
Enable this parameter to strip the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if the host system requires this data format.
Enable NOTIS Editing
(1)
*
Disable NOTIS Editing
(0)
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MSI
Enable/Disable MSI
Parameter # 11
To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable MSI
(1)
*
Disable MSI
(0)
Set Lengths for MSI
Parameter # L1 = 30, L2 = 31
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for MSI to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
• One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only MSI symbols containing a selected length. Select the length using the numeric bar codes in
. For example, to decode only MSI symbols with 14 characters, scan MSI - One Discrete Length , then scan 1 followed by 4 . To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
.
• Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only MSI symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes . For example, to
decode only MSI symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select MSI - Two Discrete Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 , and then 4 . To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
• Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a MSI symbol with a specific length range. Select
lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes .
For example, to decode MSI symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI - Length Within Range . Then scan 0 , 4 ,
1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an error or change the selection, scan
.
• Any Length - Scan this option to decode MSI symbols containing any number of characters within the digital scanner’s capability.
Symbologies 10 - 53
Set Lengths for MSI (continued)
NOTE Due to the construction of the MSI symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to transmit as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent this, select specific lengths ( MSI - One Discrete Length, Two Discrete Lengths ) for MSI applications.
MSI - One Discrete Length
MSI - Two Discrete Lengths
MSI - Length Within Range
MSI - Any Length
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MSI Check Digits
Parameter # 50
With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If the MSI codes include two check digits, scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit.
See
MSI Check Digit Algorithm on page 10-55
for the selection of second digit algorithms.
*
One MSI Check Digit
(0)
Two MSI Check Digits
(1)
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)
Parameter # 46
Scan a bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit.
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) (Enable)
(1)
*
Do Not Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) (Disable)
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 55
MSI Check Digit Algorithm
Parameter # 51
Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below corresponding to the algorithm used to encode the check digit.
MOD 10/MOD 11
(0)
Chinese 2 of 5
Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5
Parameter # 408
To enable or disable Chinese 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*
MOD 10/MOD 10
(1)
Enable Chinese 2 of 5
(1)
*
Disable Chinese 2 of 5
(0)
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Matrix 2 of 5
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5
Parameter # 618
To enable or disable Matrix 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Matrix 2 of 5
(1)
*
Disable Matrix 2 of 5
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 57
Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5
Parameter # L1 = 619, L2 = 620
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
• One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Matrix 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected length.
Select the length using the numeric bar codes in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes . For example, to decode
only Matrix 2 of 5 symbols with 14 characters, scan Matrix 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length , then scan 1 followed by 4 . To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
.
• Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Matrix 2 of 5 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in
. For example, to decode only Matrix 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Matrix 2 of 5 -
Two Discrete Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 , and then 4 . To correct an error or to change the selection, scan
.
• Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Matrix 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in
. For example, to decode Matrix 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Matrix 2 of 5 - Length
Within Range . Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an error or change the selection, scan
• Any Length - Scan this option to decode Matrix 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters within the digital scanner’s capability.
*
Matrix 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length
Matrix 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths
Matrix 2 of 5 - Length Within Range
Matrix 2 of 5 - Any Length
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Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit
Parameter # 622
The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the Matrix 2 of 5 check digit.
Enable Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit
(1)
*
Disable Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit
(0)
Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit
Parameter # 623
Scan a bar code below to transmit Matrix 2 of 5 data with or without the check digit.
Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit
(1)
*
Do Not Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 59
Korean 3 of 5
Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5
Parameter # 581
To enable or disable Korean 3 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.
NOTE The length for Korean 3 of 5 is fixed at 6.
Enable Korean 3 of 5
(1)
*
Disable Korean 3 of 5
(0)
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Inverse 1D
Parameter # 586
This parameter sets the 1D inverse decoder setting. Options are:
• Regular Only - the digital scanner decodes regular 1D bar codes only.
• Inverse Only - the digital scanner decodes inverse 1D bar codes only.
• Inverse Autodetect - the digital scanner decodes both regular and inverse 1D bar codes.
*Regular
(0)
Inverse Only
(1)
**Inverse Autodetect
(2)
NOTE *For the SR configuration, the Inverse 1D setting default is Regular .
**For the DP configuration, the Inverse 1D setting default is Inverse Autodetect .
Postal Codes
US Postnet
Parameter # 89
To enable or disable US Postnet, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable US Postnet
(1)
US Planet
Parameter # 90
To enable or disable US Planet, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*
Disable US Postnet
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 61
Enable US Planet
(1)
*
Disable US Planet
(0)
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Transmit US Postal Check Digit
Parameter # 95
Select whether to transmit US Postal data, which includes both US Postnet and US Planet, with or without the check digit.
*
Transmit US Postal Check Digit
(1)
Do Not Transmit US Postal Check Digit
(0)
UK Postal
Parameter # 91
To enable or disable UK Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable UK Postal
(1)
*
Disable UK Postal
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 63
Transmit UK Postal Check Digit
Parameter # 96
Select whether to transmit UK Postal data with or without the check digit.
*
Transmit UK Postal
Check Digit
(1)
Do Not Transmit UK Postal Check Digit
(0)
Japan Postal
Parameter # 290
To enable or disable Japan Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Japan Postal
(1)
*
Disable Japan Postal
(0)
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Australia Post
Parameter # 291
To enable or disable Australia Post, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Australia Post
(1)
*
Disable Australia Post
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 65
Australia Post Format
Parameter # 718
To select one of the following formats for Australia Post, scan the appropriate bar code below:
• Autodiscriminate (or Smart mode) - Attempt to decode the Customer Information Field using the N and C
Encoding Tables.
NOTE This option increases the risk of misdecodes because the encoded data format does not specify the
Encoding Table used for encoding.
• Raw Format - Output raw bar patterns as a series of numbers 0 through 3.
• Alphanumeric Encoding - Decode the Customer Information Field using the C Encoding Table.
• Numeric Encoding - Decode the Customer Information Field using the N Encoding Table.
For more information on Australia Post Encoding Tables, refer to the Australia Post Customer Barcoding Technical
Specifications available at http://www.auspost.com.au
.
*
Autodiscriminate
(0)
Raw Format
(1)
Alphanumeric Encoding
(2)
Numeric Encoding
(3)
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Netherlands KIX Code
Parameter # 326
To enable or disable Netherlands KIX Code, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Netherlands KIX Code
(1)
*
Disable Netherlands KIX Code
(0)
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail
Parameter # 592
To enable or disable USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail
(1)
*
Disable USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 67
UPU FICS Postal
Parameter # 611
To enable or disable UPU FICS Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable UPU FICS Postal
(1)
*
Disable UPU FICS Postal
(0)
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GS1 DataBar
The variants of GS1 DataBar are DataBar-14, DataBar Expanded, and DataBar Limited. The limited and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the appropriate bar codes to enable or disable each variant of GS1 DataBar.
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14)
Parameter # 338
*
Enable GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional
(1)
Disable GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional
(0)
GS1 DataBar Limited
Parameter # 339
Enable GS1 DataBar Limited
(1)
*
Disable GS1 DataBar Limited
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 69
GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level
Parameter # 728
The digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for GS1 DataBar Limited bar codes. There is an inverse relationship between security and digital scanner aggressiveness. Increasing the level of security may result in reduced aggressiveness in scanning, so choose only that level of security necessary.
• Level 1 – No clear margin required. This complies with the original GS1 standard, yet might result in erroneous decoding of the DataBar Limited bar code when scanning some UPC symbols that start with digits
“9” and “7”
• Level 2 – Automatic risk detection. This level of security may result in erroneous decoding of DataBar Limited bar codes when scanning some UPC symbols. The scanner defaults to Level 3, otherwise to Level 1.
• Level 3 – Security level reflects newly proposed GS1 standard that requires a 5 times trailing clear margin.
• Level 4 – Security level extends beyond the standard required by GS1. This level of security requires a 5 times leading and trailing clear margin.
GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level 1
(1)
GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level 2
(2)
*GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level 3
(3)
GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level 4
(4)
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GS1 DataBar Expanded
Parameter # 340
Enable GS1 DataBar Expanded
(1)
*
Disable GS1 DataBar Expanded
(0)
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN
Parameter # 397
This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol. Enable this to strip the leading '010' from DataBar-14 and DataBar Limited symbols encoding a single zero as the first digit, and report the bar code as EAN-13.
For bar codes beginning with two or more zeros but not six zeros, this parameter strips the leading '0100' and reports the bar code as UPC-A. The UPC-A Preamble parameter that transmits the system character and country code applies to converted bar codes. Note that neither the system character nor the check digit can be stripped.
Enable Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN
(1)
*
Disable Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN
(0)
Composite
Composite CC-C
Parameter # 341
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-C.
Enable CC-C
(1)
*
Disable CC-C
(0)
Composite CC-A/B
Parameter # 342
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-A/B.
Symbologies 10 - 71
Enable CC-A/B
(1)
*
Disable CC-A/B
(0)
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Composite TLC-39
Parameter # 371
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type TLC-39.
Enable TLC39
(1)
*
Disable TLC39
(0)
UPC Composite Mode
Parameter # 344
Select an option for linking UPC symbols with a 2D symbol during transmission as if they were one symbol:
• Select UPC Never Linked to transmit UPC bar codes regardless of whether a 2D symbol is detected.
• Select UPC Always Linked to transmit UPC bar codes and the 2D portion.
If 2D is not present, the UPC bar code does not transmit.
• If you select Autodiscriminate UPC Composites , the digital scanner determines if there is a 2D portion, then transmits the UPC, as well as the 2D portion if present.
*
UPC Never Linked
(0)
UPC Always Linked
(1)
Autodiscriminate UPC Composites
(2)
Symbologies 10 - 73
Composite Beep Mode
Parameter # 398
To select the number of decode beeps when a composite bar code is decoded, scan the appropriate bar code.
Single Beep after both are decoded
(0)
*
Beep as each code type is decoded
(1)
Double Beep after both are decoded
(2)
GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes
Parameter # 427
Select whether to enable or disable this mode.
Enable GS1-128 Emulation Mode for
UCC/EAN Composite Codes
(1)
*
Disable GS1-128 Emulation Mode for
UCC/EAN Composite Codes
(0)
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2D Symbologies
Enable/Disable PDF417
Parameter # 15
To enable or disable PDF417, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*
Enable PDF417
(1)
Enable/Disable MicroPDF417
Parameter # 227
To enable or disable MicroPDF417, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Disable PDF417
(0)
Enable MicroPDF417
(1)
*
Disable MicroPDF417
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 75
Code 128 Emulation
Parameter # 123
Enable this parameter to transmit data from certain MicroPDF417 symbols as Code 128.
(1) on page 4-48 must be enabled for this parameter to work.
Enable Code 128 Emulation to transmit these MicroPDF417 symbols with one of the following prefixes:
]C1
]C2
]C0 if the first codeword is 903-905 if the first codeword is 908 or 909 if the first codeword is 910 or 911
Disable Code 128 Emulation to transmit these MicroPDF417 symbols with one of the following prefixes:
]L3
]L4
]L5 if the first codeword is 903-905 if the first codeword is 908 or 909 if the first codeword is 910 or 911
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Code 128 Emulation.
NOTE Linked MicroPDF codewords 906, 907, 912, 914, and 915 are not supported. Use GS1 Composites instead.
Enable Code 128 Emulation
(1)
*
Disable Code 128 Emulation
(0)
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Data Matrix
Parameter # 292
To enable or disable Data Matrix, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*
Enable Data Matrix
(1)
Disable Data Matrix
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 77
Data Matrix Inverse
Parameter # 588
This parameter sets the Data Matrix inverse decoder setting. Options are:
• Regular Only - the digital scanner decodes regular Data Matrix bar codes only.
• Inverse Only - the digital scanner decodes inverse Data Matrix bar codes only.
• Inverse Autodetect - the digital scanner decodes both regular and inverse Data Matrix bar codes.
*Regular
(0)
Inverse Only
(1)
**Inverse Autodetect
(2)
NOTE *For the SR configuration, the default is Regular . **If DPM Scanning is enabled, the scanner behaves as if the Data Matrix Inverse Autodetect setting is selected. When you disable DPM Scanning, the previous
(user-selected) Data Matrix Inverse setting remains in effect.
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Maxicode
Parameter # 294
To enable or disable Maxicode, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Maxicode
(1)
QR Code
Parameter # 293
To enable or disable QR Code, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*
Disable Maxicode
(0)
*
Enable QR Code
(1)
Disable QR Code
(0)
Symbologies 10 - 79
QR Inverse
Parameter # 587
This parameter sets the QR inverse decoder setting. Options are:
• Regular Only - the digital scanner decodes regular QR bar codes only.
• Inverse Only - the digital scanner decodes inverse QR bar codes only.
• Inverse Autodetect - the digital scanner decodes both regular and inverse QR bar codes.
*Regular
(0)
Inverse Only
(1)
Inverse Autodetect
(2)
MicroQR
Parameter # 573
To enable or disable MicroQR, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*
Enable MicroQR
(1)
Disable MicroQR
(0)
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Aztec
Parameter # 574
To enable or disable Aztec, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*
Enable Aztec
(1)
Disable Aztec
(0)
Aztec Inverse
Parameter # 589
This parameter sets the Aztec inverse decoder setting. Options are:
• Regular Only - the digital scanner decodes regular Aztec bar codes only.
• Inverse Only - the digital scanner decodes inverse Aztec bar codes only.
• Inverse Autodetect - the digital scanner decodes both regular and inverse Aztec bar codes.
*Regular
(0)
Inverse Only
(1)
Inverse Autodetect
(2)
Symbologies 10 - 81
Redundancy Level
Parameter # 78
The digital scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the digital scanner’s aggressiveness decreases.
Select the redundancy level appropriate for the bar code quality.
Redundancy Level 1
The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded:
Table 10-2 Redundancy Level 1 Codes
Code Type Code Length
Codabar
MSI
D 2 of 5
I 2 of 5
8 characters or less
4 characters or less
8 characters or less
8 characters or less
Redundancy Level 2
The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded:
Table 10-3 Redundancy Level 2 Codes
Code Type Code Length
All All
Redundancy Level 3
Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded. The following codes must be read three times:
Table 10-4 Redundancy Level 3 Codes
Code Type Code Length
MSI
D 2 of 5
I 2 of 5
Codabar
4 characters or less
8 characters or less
8 characters or less
8 characters or less
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Redundancy Level 4
The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded:
Table 10-5 Redundancy Level 4 Codes
Code Type Code Length
All All
*
Redundancy Level 1
(1)
Redundancy Level 2
(2)
Redundancy Level 3
(3)
Redundancy Level 4
(4)
Symbologies 10 - 83
Security Level
Parameter # 77
The digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include the Code 128 family,
UPC/EAN, and Code 93. Select increasing levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and digital scanner aggressiveness, so choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
• Security Level 0: This setting allows the digital scanner to operate in its most aggressive state, while providing sufficient security in decoding most “in-spec” bar codes.
• Security Level 1: This default setting eliminates most misdecodes.
• Security Level 2: Select this option if Security level 1 fails to eliminate misdecodes.
• Security Level 3: If you selected Security Level 2 and misdecodes still occur, select this security level. Be advised, selecting this option is an extreme measure against mis-decoding severely out of spec bar codes.
Selecting this level of security significantly impairs the decoding ability of the digital scanner. If you need this level of security, try to improve the quality of the bar codes.
*
Security Level 0
(0)
Security Level 1
(1)
Security Level 2
(2)
Security Level 3
(3)
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Intercharacter Gap Size
Parameter # 381
The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is typically quite small. Due to various bar code-printing technologies, this gap can grow larger than the maximum size allowed, preventing the digital scanner from decoding the symbol. If this problem occurs, scan the Large Intercharacter Gaps parameter to tolerate these out-of-specification bar codes.
*
Normal Intercharacter Gaps
(6)
Large Intercharacter Gaps
(10)
Report Version
Scan the bar code below to report the version of software installed in the digital scanner.
Report Software Version
Symbologies 10 - 85
Macro PDF Features
Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF symbols into one file. The scanner can decode symbols that are encoded with this feature, and can store more than 64 Kb of decoded data stored in up to 50
MacroPDF symbols.
CAUTION When printing, keep each Macro PDF sequence separate, as each sequence has unique identifiers.
Do not mix bar codes from several Macro PDF sequences, even if they encode the same data. When scanning Macro PDF sequences, scan the entire Macro PDF sequence without interruption. If, when scanning a mixed sequence, the digital scanner emits two long low beeps (Low/Low) this indicates an inconsistent file ID or inconsistent symbology error.
Flush Macro Buffer
This flushes the buffer of all decoded Macro PDF data stored to that point, transmits it to the host device, and aborts from Macro PDF mode.
Flush Macro PDF Buffer
Abort Macro PDF Entry
This clears all currently-stored Macro PDF data in the buffer without transmission and aborts from Macro PDF mode.
Abort Macro PDF Entry
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Chapter 11 123Scan2
Introduction
123Scan² is an easy to use, PC-based software tool that enables rapid customized setup of Zebra scanners.
123Scan² uses a wizard tool to guide users through a streamlined set up process. Settings are saved in a configuration file that can be distributed via e-mail, electronically downloaded via a USB cable, or used to generate a sheet of scannable programming bar codes.
Additionally 123Scan² can upgrade scanner firmware, check online to enable support for newly released products, generate a collection of multi-setting bar codes if the number of settings is very large, stage a large number of scanners simultaneously, generate reports with asset tracking information, and create custom products .
Communication with 123Scan
2
To communicate with the 123Scan² program which runs on a host computer running a Windows XP SP2 or
Windows 7 operating system, use a USB cable to connect the scanner to the host computer.
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123Scan
2
Requirements
• Host computer with Windows XP SP2 or Windows 7
• Scanner
• USB cable.
For more information on123Scan², go to: http://www.zebra.com/123Scan2
For a 1 minute tour of 123Scan², go to: http://www.zebra.com/scannersoftwarevideos
To download 123Scan² software and access the Help file integrated in the utility, go to: http:/www.zebra.com/123Scan2
Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos
Tackle all your scanner programming needs with our diversified set of software tools. Whether you need to simply stage a device, or develop a fully featured application with image and data capture as well as asset management, these tools help you every step of the way. To download any of the free tools listed below, go to: www.zebra.com/scannersoftwarevideos.
• 123Scan2 configuration utility (described in this chapter)
• Scanner SDK for Windows
• How-to videos
• Virtual COM port driver
• OPOS driver
• JPOS driver
• Scanner user documentation.
Chapter 12 Advanced Data Formatting
Introduction
Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. Use ADF to edit scan data to suit requirements. Implement ADF by scanning a related series of bar codes which program the digital scanner with ADF rules.
For information and programming bar codes for ADF, refer to the Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide , p/n 72E-69680-xx.
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Appendix A Standard Default Parameters
Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table
Parameter
Parameter
Number
Default
Page
Number
User Preferences
Set Default Parameter
Parameter Bar Code Scanning
Decode Pager Motor Enable
Decode Pager Motor Duration
Trigger Mode
Beep After Good Decode
Beeper Tone
Beeper Volume
Beeper Duration
Suppress Power-up Beeps
Hands-Free Mode
Presentation Performance Mode
Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode
Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode
Low Power Mode
Time Delay to Low Power Mode
N/A
236
613
626
138
56
140
145
628
721
630
650
663
662
128
146
Set Defaults
Enable
Enable
500 msec
Level (Standard)
Enable
Medium
High
Medium
Do Not Suppress
Enable
Standard
1 Minute
1 Hour
Disable
1 Hour
Fuzzy 1D Processing 514 Enable
1
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Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter
Parameter
Number
Picklist Mode
PDF Prioritization
PDF Prioritization Timeout
DPM Scanning
Continuous Bar Code Read
Decode Session Timeout
402
719
720
521
649
136
Default
Disabled Always
Disable
200 ms
Enable
Disable
9.9 Sec
0.5 Sec
0.2 Sec
Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol 137
Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols 144
Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern
Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern
Presentation Mode Field of View
Mobile Phone/Display Mode
Decoding Illumination
Torch Mode
306
590
609
716
298
747
748
422
677
661
717
722
Enable
Enable for PDF
Full
Disable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Auto-Ranging
Smart LED Mode
Focus Mode
Multicode Mode
Multicode Expression
Multicode Mode Concatenation
Multicode Concatenation Symbology
Miscellaneous Options
Transmit Code ID Character
Prefix Value
Suffix 1 Value
Suffix 2 Value
45
99, 105
98, 104
100, 106
Disable
1
Disable
Concatenate as PDF417
None
7013 <CR><LF>
7013 <CR><LF>
Scan Data Transmission Format
FN1 Substitution Values
235
103, 109
Data as is
Set
Transmit “No Read” Message 94 Disable
1
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Page
Number
Standard Default Parameters A - 3
Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter
Parameter
Number
UID Parsing
Imaging Preferences
740
Operational Modes
Image Capture Illumination
Gain / Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode
Snapshot Mode Timeout
N/A
361
562
323
Snapshot Aiming Pattern
Image Cropping
Crop to Pixel Addresses
Image Size (Number of Pixels)
Image Brightness (Target White)
JPEG Image Options
JPEG Target File Size
JPEG Quality and Size Value
Image Enhancement
Image File Format Selection
Bits per Pixel (BPP)
Signature Capture
Signature Capture Image File Format
Selection
302
390
299
561
300
301
315
316
317
318
305
564
304
303
93
313
Disable
N/A
Enable
Autodetect
Default
0 (30 seconds)
Enable
Disable
0 top
0 left
479 bottom
751 right
Full
180
Quality
160 kB
65
Off (0)
JPEG
8 BPP
Disable
JPEG
Number
Page
Signature Capture Bits per Pixel (BPP)
Signature Capture Width
Signature Capture Height
Signature Capture JPEG Quality
314
366
367
421
8 BPP
400
100
65
Video View Finder 324 Disable
Video View Finder Image Size 329 1700 bytes
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
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Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter
Parameter
Number
USB Host Parameters
USB Device Type N/A
N/A Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status
Handshaking
USB Country Keyboard Types
(Country Codes)
N/A
USB Keystroke Delay
USB CAPS Lock Override
USB Ignore Unknown Characters
Emulate Keypad
Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero
USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution
Function Key Mapping
Simulated Caps Lock
Convert Case
USB Static CDC
USB Polling Interval
Quick Keypad Emulation
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Default
HID Keyboard Emulation
Enable
North American
No Delay
Disable
Enable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
No Case Conversion
Enable
8 msec
Disable
Page
Number
RS-232 Host Parameters
RS-232 Host Types
Baud Rate
Parity Type
Data Bits
Stop Bits
Check Receive Errors
Hardware Handshaking
Software Handshaking
Host Serial Response Time-out
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Standard
9600
None
8-Bit
1 Stop Bit
Enable
None
None
2 Sec
1
RTS Line State N/A Low RTS
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
Standard Default Parameters A - 5
Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter
Parameter
Number
Beep on <BEL>
Intercharacter Delay
N/A
N/A
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options
Ignore Unknown Characters
IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters
Port Address
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A Convert Unknown to Code 39
Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters
Keyboard Wedge Host Type N/A
Disable
0 msec
Default
Normal Operation
Send Bar Code
None Selected
Disable
Country Types (Country Codes)
Ignore Unknown Characters
Keystroke Delay
Intra-Keystroke Delay
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation
Caps Lock On
Caps Lock Override
Convert Wedge Data
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
IBM PC/AT& IBM PC
Compatibles
1
North American
Transmit
No Delay
Disable
Disable
Disable
Function Key Mapping
FN1 Substitution
Send and Make Break
UPC/EAN
UPC-A
UPC-E
UPC-E1
EAN-8/JAN 8
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
2
12
4
Disable
No Convert
Disable
Disable
Send
Enable
Enable
Disable
Enable
EAN-13/JAN 13 3 Enable
Bookland EAN 83 Disable
1
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Page
Number
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Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter
Parameter
Number
16 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals
(2 and 5 digits)
User-Programmable Supplementals
Supplemental 1:
Supplemental 2:
579
580
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit
UPC-A Preamble
UPC-E Preamble
UPC-E1 Preamble
Convert UPC-E to A
Convert UPC-E1 to A
EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend
Bookland ISBN Format
UCC Coupon Extended Code
Coupon Report
ISSN EAN
Code 128
Code 128
Set Length(s) for Code 128
GS1-128
ISBT 128
80
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID 672
40
41
42
34
35
36
37
38
39
576
85
730
617
8
209, 210
14
84
Ignore
10
Combined
Enable
Enable
Enable
Default
System Character
System Character
System Character
Disable
Disable
Disable
ISBN-10
Disable
New Coupon Symbols
Disable
Enable
Any Length
Enable
Enable
Page
Number
ISBT Concatenation
Check ISBT Table
577
578
Disable
Enable
ISBT Concatenation Redundancy 223 10
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
Standard Default Parameters A - 7
Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter
Parameter
Number
Code 39
Code 39 0
13 Trioptic Code 39
Convert Code 39 to Code 32
(Italian Pharmacy Code)
86
Code 32 Prefix
Set Length(s) for Code 39
Code 39 Check Digit Verification
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
231
18, 19
48
43
Enable
Disable
Disable
Disable
2 to 55
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Default
Page
Number
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion
Buffer Code 39
Code 93
Code 93
Set Length(s) for Code 93
Code 11
Code 11
Set Lengths for Code 11
17
113
9
26, 27
Disable
4 to 55
Code 11 Check Digit Verification
Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s)
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
Set Lengths for I 2 of 5
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13
10
28, 29
52
47
6
22, 23
49
44
82
Disable
4 to 55
Disable
Disable
Disable
14
Disable
Disable
Disable
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)
Discrete 2 of 5 5 Disable
Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 20, 21 12
1
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Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter
Parameter
Number
Codabar (NW - 7)
Codabar
Set Lengths for Codabar
CLSI Editing
NOTIS Editing
MSI
7
24, 25
54
55
MSI
Set Length(s) for MSI
MSI Check Digits
Transmit MSI Check Digit
11
30, 31
50
46
51 MSI Check Digit Algorithm
Chinese 2 of 5
Chinese 2 of 5
Matrix 2 of 5
408
Disable
5 to 55
Disable
Disable
Disable
4 to 55
One
Disable
Default
Mod 10/Mod 10
Disable
Page
Number
Matrix 2 of 5
Matrix 2 of 5 Lengths
Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit
Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit
Korean 3 of 5
Inverse 1D
618
619
620
622
623
581
586
Disable
1 Length - 14
Disable
Disable
Disable
(SR) Regular
(DP) Inverse Autodetect
Postal Codes
US Postnet
US Planet
Transmit US Postal Check Digit
UK Postal
Transmit UK Postal Check Digit
89
90
95
91
96
Disable
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Japan Postal 290 Disable
1
User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
Standard Default Parameters A - 9
Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter
Parameter
Number
Australia Post
Australia Post Format
291
718
Netherlands KIX Code
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail
UPU FICS Postal
GS1 DataBar
326
592
611
Disable
Autodiscriminate
Disable
Disable
Disable
Default
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1
DataBar-14)
338
GS1 DataBar Limited
GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level
GS1 DataBar Expanded
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN
339
728
340
397
Enable
Disable
Level 3
Disable
Disable
Composite
Composite CC-C
Composite CC-A/B
Composite TLC-39
UPC Composite Mode
Composite Beep Mode
341
342
371
344
398
Disable
Disable
Disable
Never Linked
Beep As Each Code Type is
Decoded
Disable GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN
Composite Codes
427
2D Symbologies
PDF417
MicroPDF417
Code 128 Emulation
Data Matrix
Data Matrix Inverse
15
227
123
292
588
Enable
Disable
Disable
Enable
(SR) Regular
(DPM) Inverse Autodetect
Disable
Maxicode 294
QR Code 293 Enable
1
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Page
Number
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Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)
Parameter
Parameter
Number
QR Inverse
MicroQR
587
573
Aztec
Aztec Inverse
Symbology-Specific Security Levels
Redundancy Level
574
589
Security Level
Intercharacter Gap Size
Report Version
Macro PDF
78
77
381
Regular
Enable
Enable
Regular
1
0
Normal
Default
Flush Macro PDF Buffer N/A N/A
Abort Macro PDF Entry N/A N/A
1
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Page
Number
Appendix B Programming Reference
Symbol Code Identifiers
R
S
M
N
T
U
K
L
H
J
F
G
D
E
Table B-1 Symbol Code Characters
A
Code Character Code Type
UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13
B
C
Code 39, Code 32
Codabar
Code 128, ISBT 128
Code 93
Interleaved 2 of 5
Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA
Code 11
MSI
GS1-128
Bookland EAN
Trioptic Code 39
Coupon Code
GS1 DataBar Family
Matrix 2 of 5
UCC Composite, TLC 39
Chinese 2 of 5
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P04
P05
P06
P08
P09
P0A
P0B
Table B-1 Symbol Code Characters (Continued)
Code Character
X z
Code Type
ISSN, PDF417, Macro PDF417, Micro PDF417
Aztec, Aztec Rune
P00
P01
P02
P03
Data Matrix
QR Code, MicroQR
Maxicode
US Postnet
US Planet
Japan Postal
UK Postal
Netherlands KIX Code
Australia Post
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail
UPU FICS Postal
Programming Reference B - 3
AIM Code Identifiers
L
M
I
H
F
G
E e
U z
Q
S
X
Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where:
] = Flag Character (ASCII 93)
c = Code Character (see Table B-2 )
m = Modifier Character (see
)
Table B-2 Aim Code Characters
A
Code Character Code Type
Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32
C d
Code 128, ISBT 128, Coupon (Code 128 portion)
Data Matrix
UPC/EAN, Coupon (UPC portion)
GS1 DataBar Family
Codabar
Code 93
Code 11
Interleaved 2 of 5
PDF417, Macro PDF417, Micro PDF417
MSI
QR Code, MicroQR
Discrete 2 of 5, IATA 2 of 5
Maxicode
Aztec, Aztec Rune
Bookland EAN, ISSN, Trioptic Code 39, Chinese 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5,
US Postnet, US Planet, UK Postal, Japan Postal, Australia Post,
Netherlands KIX Code, USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail,
UPU FICS Postal
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The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3 .
Table B-3 Modifier Characters
Code Type Option Value
Code 39 0
1
3
4
Option
No check character or Full ASCII processing.
Reader has checked one check character.
Reader has checked and stripped check character.
5
Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion.
Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion and checked one check character.
7 Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion and checked and stripped check character.
Example: A Full ASCII bar code with check character W, A+I+MI+DW , is transmitted as
]A7 AIMID where 7 = (3+4).
Trioptic Code 39 0 No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0.
Example: A Trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted as ]X0 412356
Code 128 0
1
Standard data packet, no Function code 1 in first symbol position.
Function code 1 in first symbol character position.
I 2 of 5
2 Function code 1 in second symbol character position.
Example: A Code (EAN) 128 bar code with Function 1 character
FNC1 position, AIMID is transmitted as
]
C1 AIMID
in the first
0 No check digit processing.
Codabar
Code 93
MSI
1
3
Reader has validated check digit.
Reader has validated and stripped check digit.
Example: An I 2 of 5 bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as ]I0 4123
0 No check digit processing.
1
3
Reader has checked check digit.
Reader has stripped check digit before transmission.
Example: A Codabar bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as ]F0 4123
0 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.
Example: A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]G0 012345678905
0 Check digits are sent.
1 No check digit is sent.
Example: An MSI bar code 4123, with a single check digit checked, is transmitted as
]M1 4123
Programming Reference B - 5
Table B-3 Modifier Characters (Continued)
Code Type Option Value
D 2 of 5 0
Option
No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.
Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]S0 4123
UPC/EAN 0
1
2
3
Standard data packet in full EAN format, i.e. 13 digits for UPC-A,
UPC-E, and EAN-13 (not including supplemental data).
Two digit supplemental data only.
Five digit supplemental data only.
Combined data packet comprising 13 digits from EAN-13, UPC-A or UPC-E symbol and 2 or 5 digits from supplemental symbol.
Bookland EAN
Code 11
GS1 DataBar
Family
0
1
3
4 EAN-8 data packet.
Example: A UPC-A bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]E0 0012345678905
0 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.
Example: A Bookland EAN bar code 123456789X is transmitted as ]X0 123456789X
Single check digit
Two check digits
Check characters validated but not transmitted.
No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0. GS1 DataBar
Omnidirectional and GS1 DataBar Limited transmit with an
Application Identifier “01”.
Note: In GS1-128 emulation mode, GS1 DataBar is transmitted using Code 128 rules (i.e., ]C1).
EAN.UCC
Composites
(GS1 DataBar,
GS1-128,
2D portion of
UPC composite)
0
1
Example: A GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional bar code 100123456788902 is transmitted as ]e 001100123456788902.
Native mode transmission.
Note: UPC portion of composite is transmitted using UPC rules.
Standard data packet.
Data packet containing the data following an encoded symbol separator character.
2
3
1
Data packet containing the data following an escape mechanism character. The data packet does not support the ECI protocol.
Data packet containing the data following an escape mechanism character. The data packet supports the ECI protocol.
GS1-128 emulation
Note: UPC portion of composite is transmitted using UPC rules.
Data packet is a GS1-128 symbol (i.e., data is preceded with ]JC1).
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Table B-3 Modifier Characters (Continued)
Code Type Option Value
PDF417,
Micro PDF417
0
Option
Reader set to conform to protocol defined in 1994 PDF417 symbology specifications.
Note: When this option is transmitted, the receiver cannot reliably determine whether ECIs have been invoked or whether data byte 92
DEC transmission.
has been doubled in
1
2
3
4
Reader set to follow the ECI protocol (Extended Channel
Interpretation). All data characters 92
DEC
are doubled.
Reader set for Basic Channel operation (no escape character transmission protocol). Data characters 92
DEC
are not doubled.
Note: When decoders are set to this mode, unbuffered Macro symbols and symbols requiring the decoder to convey ECI escape sequences cannot be transmitted.
The bar code contains a GS1-128 symbol, and the first codeword is 903-907, 912, 914, 915.
The bar code contains a GS1-128 symbol, and the first codeword is in the range 908-909.
Data Matrix
MaxiCode
4
5
6
2
3
0
1
5 The bar code contains a GS1-128 symbol, and the first codeword is in the range 910-911.
Example: A PDF417 bar code ABCD, with no transmission protocol enabled, is transmitted as ]L2ABCD.
ECC 000-140, not supported.
ECC 200.
ECC 200, FNC1 in first or fifth position.
ECC 200, FNC1 in second or sixth position.
0
1
2
3
ECC 200, ECI protocol implemented.
ECC 200, FNC1 in first or fifth position, ECI protocol implemented.
ECC 200, FNC1 in second or sixth position, ECI protocol implemented.
Symbol in Mode 4 or 5.
Symbol in Mode 2 or 3.
Symbol in Mode 4 or 5, ECI protocol implemented.
Symbol in Mode 2 or 3, ECI protocol implemented in secondary message.
Programming Reference B - 7
Table B-3 Modifier Characters (Continued)
Code Type Option Value
QR Code 0
1
Option
Model 1 symbol.
Model 2 / MicroQR symbol, ECI protocol not implemented.
2
3
4
5
Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol implemented.
Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol not implemented, FNC1 implied in first position.
Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol implemented, FNC1 implied in first position.
Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol not implemented, FNC1 implied in second position.
Aztec
6
0
C
Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol implemented, FNC1 implied in second position.
Aztec symbol.
Aztec Rune symbol.
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Appendix C Sample Bar Codes
Code 39
123ABC
UPC/EAN
UPC-A, 100%
0
12345 67890
5
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EAN-13, 100%
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 0
Code 128
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4
Interleaved 2 of 5
12345678901231
Sample Bar Codes C - 3
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14)
NOTE
DataBar-14 must be enabled to read the bar code below (see GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1
7612341562341
PDF417
Data Matrix
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Maxicode
QR Code
US Postnet
UK Postal
Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes
Numeric Bar Codes
For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
0
1
2
3
4
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Numeric Bar Codes (continued)
6
8
Cancel
To correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below.
Cancel
9
7
5
Appendix E ASCII Character Sets
Table E-1 ASCII Value Table
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
1012
1013
1014
1015
ASCII Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char
%U
$A
$B
$C
$D
$E
$F
$G
$H
$I
$J
$K
$L
$M
$N
$O
CTRL 2
CTRL A
CTRL B
CTRL C
CTRL D
CTRL E
CTRL F
CTRL G
Keystroke
CTRL H/ BACKSPACE
CTRL I/
CTRL J
CTRL K
CTRL L
CTRL M/ ENTER
CTRL N
CTRL O
1
1
HORIZONTAL TAB
1
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enabled Function Key Mapping. Otherwise, the unbold keystroke transmits.
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Table E-1 ASCII Value Table (Continued)
ASCII Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char
1016
1017
1018
1019
1020
1021
$P
$Q
$R
$S
$T
$U
CTRL P
CTRL Q
CTRL R
CTRL S
CTRL T
CTRL U
CTRL V
CTRL W
Keystroke
1022
1023
1024
1025
1026
1027
1028
1029
$V
$W
$X
$Y
$Z
%A
%B
%C
CTRL X
CTRL Y
CTRL Z
CTRL [
CTRL \
CTRL ]
CTRL 6
CTRL -
1030
1031
1032
1033
1034
1035
1036
1037
1038
1039
1040
1041
%D
%E
Space
/A
/B
/C
/D
/E
/F
/G
/H
/I
‘
&
$
%
“
#
!
Space
(
)
1042
1043
/J
/K
*
+
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enabled Function Key Mapping. Otherwise, the unbold keystroke transmits.
ASCII Character Sets E - 3
Table E-1 ASCII Value Table (Continued)
ASCII Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char
1044
1045
1046
1047
1048
1049
.
/L
-
/o
0
1
2
3
0
1
/
.
,
-
Keystroke
1050
1051
1052
1053
1054
1055
1056
1057
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
;
:
8
9
6
7
4
5
1058
1059
1060
1061
1062
1063
1064
1065
1066
1067
1068
1069
/Z
%F
%G
%H
%I
%J
%V
A
D
E
B
C
>
?
<
=
@
A
B
C
D
E
1070
1071
F
G
F
G
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enabled Function Key Mapping. Otherwise, the unbold keystroke transmits.
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Table E-1 ASCII Value Table (Continued)
ASCII Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char
1072
1073
1074
1075
1076
1077
I
H
J
K
L
M
N
O
L
M
J
K
I
H
Keystroke
1078
1079
1080
1081
1082
1083
1084
1085
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
T
U
V
W
R
S
P
Q
1086
1087
1088
1089
1090
1091
1092
1093
1094
1095
1096
1097
V
W
X
Y
Z
%K
%L
%M
%N
%O
%W
+A
‘
[
Z
X
Y
]
\
^
_ a
1098
1099
+B
+C b c
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enabled Function Key Mapping. Otherwise, the unbold keystroke transmits.
ASCII Character Sets E - 5
Table E-1 ASCII Value Table (Continued)
ASCII Value
Full ASCII Code 39
Encode Char
1100
1101
1102
1103
1104
1105
1106
1107
1108
1109
1110
1111
1112
1113
1114
1115
1116
1117
1118
1119
1120
1121
1122
1123
1124
1125
+D
+E
+F
+G
+H
+I
+J
+K
+L
+M
+N
+O
+P
+Q
+R
+S
+T
+U
+V
+W
+X
+Y
+Z
%P
%Q
%R f j d e g i h k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
{
I
}
Keystroke
1126 %S ~
The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enabled Function Key Mapping. Otherwise, the unbold keystroke transmits.
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2078
2079
2080
2081
2082
2083
2084
2085
2086
2087
2088
2089
2090
2070
2071
2072
2073
2074
2075
2076
2077
Table E-2 ALT Key Standard Default Tables
ALT Keys
2064
2065
ALT 2
ALT A
2066
2067
2068
2069
ALT B
ALT C
ALT D
ALT E
ALT F
ALT G
ALT H
ALT I
ALT J
ALT K
ALT L
ALT M
ALT N
ALT O
ALT P
ALT Q
ALT R
ALT S
ALT T
ALT U
ALT V
ALT W
ALT X
ALT Y
ALT Z
Keystroke
3054
3055
3056
3057
3065
3066
3067
3068
Table E-3 USB GUI Key Character Set
GUI Key
3000
Keystroke
Right Control Key
3048
3049
GUI 0
GUI 1
3050
3051
3052
3053
GUI 2
GUI 3
GUI 4
GUI 5
GUI 6
GUI 7
GUI 8
GUI 9
GUI A
GUI B
GUI C
GUI D
3069
3070
3071
3072
3073
3074
3075
3076
GUI E
GUI F
GUI G
GUI H
GUI I
GUI J
GUI K
GUI L
3077
3078
3079
3080
GUI M
GUI N
GUI O
GUI P
Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.
ASCII Character Sets E - 7
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Table E-3 USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued)
GUI Key Keystroke
3081
3082
GUI Q
GUI R
3083
3084
3085
3086
GUI S
GUI T
GUI U
GUI V
3087
3088
3089
3090
GUI W
GUI X
GUI Y
GUI Z
Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.
4007
4008
4009
4010
4011
4012
4013
4014
4015
4016
Table E-4 PF Key Standard Default Table
PF Keys
4001
4002
PF 1
PF 2
4003
4004
4005
4006
PF 3
PF 4
PF 5
PF 6
PF 7
PF 8
PF 9
PF 10
PF 11
PF 12
PF 13
PF 14
PF 15
PF 16
Keystroke
ASCII Character Sets E - 9
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5015
5016
5017
5018
5019
5020
5021
5022
5023
5024
5007
5008
5009
5010
5011
5012
5013
5014
Table E-5 F key Standard Default Table
F Keys
5001
5002
F 1
F 2
5003
5004
5005
5006
F 3
F 4
F 5
F 6
F 11
F 12
F 13
F 14
F 7
F 8
F 9
F 10
F 19
F 20
F 21
F 22
F 15
F 16
F 17
F 18
F 23
F 24
Keystroke
6048
6049
6050
6051
6052
6053
6054
6055
Table E-6 Numeric Key Standard Default Table
Numeric Keypad Keystroke
6042
6043
*
+
6044
6045
6046
6047
.
/
Undefined
-
6056
6057
6058
6059
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Enter
Num Lock
ASCII Character Sets E - 11
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7007
7008
7009
7010
7011
7012
7013
7014
Table E-7 Extended Keypad Standard Default Table
Extended Keypad Keystroke
7001
7002
Break
Delete
7003
7004
7005
7006
Pg Up
End
Pg Dn
Pause
7015
7016
7017
7018
Scroll Lock
Backspace
Tab
Print Screen
Insert
Home
Enter
Escape
Up Arrow
Dn Arrow
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
Appendix F Signature Capture Code
Introduction
CapCode, a signature capture code, is a special pattern that encloses a signature area on a document and allows a scanner to capture a signature.
There are several accepted patterns that allow automatic identification of different signatures on the same form.
For example, on the federal tax return 1040 form there are three signature areas, one each for two joint filers, and one for a professional preparer. By using different patterns, a program can correctly identify all three, so they can be captured in any sequence and still be identified correctly.
Code Structure
Signature Capture Area
A CapCode is printed as two identical patterns on either side of a signature capture box, as shown in
.
Each pattern extends the full height of the signature capture box.
The box is optional, so you can omit it, replace it with a single baseline, or print a baseline with an "X" on top of it towards the left, as is customarily done in the US to indicate a request for signature. However, if an "X" or other markings are added in the signature box area, these are captured with the signature.
Figure F-1 CapCode
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CapCode Pattern Structure
A CapCode pattern structure consists of a start pattern followed by a separator space, a signature capture box, a second separator space, and then a stop pattern. Assuming that X is the dimension of the thinnest element, the start and stop patterns each contains 9X total width in 4 bars and 3 spaces. A 7X quiet zone is required to the left and to the right of the CapCode pattern.
Capture Box
Quiet
Zone
Start
Separator Spaces
Stop Quiet
Zone
Figure F-2 CapCode Structure
The separator spaces on either side of the signature capture box can be between 1X and 3X wide.
Start / Stop Patterns
2
2
1
1
3
You must use the same pattern on either side of a signature capture box. The type value is reported with the captured signature to indicate the purpose of the signature captured.
Table F-1 Start / Stop Pattern Definitions
Bar/Space Patterns
B S B S B S B
Type
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
5
7
8
9
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Table F-2 lists selectable parameters used to generate the image of the captured signature.
Table F-2 User Defined CapCode Parameters
Parameter Defined
Width
Height
Format
JPEG quality
Bits Per Pixel
(not applicable to JPEG format)
Number of pixels
Number of pixels
JPEG, BMP, TIFF
1 (most compression) to 100 (best quality)
1 (2 levels)
4 (16 levels)
8 (256 levels)
BMP format does not use compression, JPEG and TIFF formats do.
Dimensions
The size of the signature capture box is determined by the height and separation of the start and stop patterns. The line width of the signature capture box is insignificant.
The thinnest element width, referred to here as X, is nominally 10 mils (1 mil = 0.0254 mm). Select this as an exact multiple of the pixel pitch of the printer used. For example, when using a 203 DPI (dots-per-inch) printer and printing 2 dots per module, the resulting X dimension is 9.85 mils.
Data Format
The scanner output is formatted according to
. Zebra scanners allow different user options to output or inhibit bar code type. Selecting "Symbol ID" as the bar code type for output identifies the CapCode with letter "i".
Table F-3 Data Format
File Format
(1 byte)
JPEG - 1
BMP - 3
TIFF - 4
Type (1 byte)
column
Image Size
(4 bytes, BIG Endian)
(Same bytes as in a data file)
Image Data
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Additional Capabilities
Regardless of how the signature is captured, the output signature image is de-skewed and right-side up.
A scanner that captures signatures automatically determines whether it is scanning a signature or a bar code.
You can disable the signature capturing capability in a scanner.
Signature Boxes
illustrates the five acceptable signature boxes:
Type 2:
Type 5:
Type 7:
Type 8:
Type 9:
Figure F-3 Acceptable Signature Boxes
Glossary
A
Aperture. The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view.
API. An interface by means of which one software component communicates with or controls another. Usually used to refer to services provided by one software component to another, usually via software interrupts or function calls
Application Programming Interface. See API .
ASCII. American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7 bit-plus-parity code representing 128 letters, numerals, punctuation marks and control characters. It is a standard data transmission code in the U.S.
Autodiscrimination. The ability of an interface controller to determine the code type of a scanned bar code. After this determination is made, the information content is decoded.
B
Bar. The dark element in a printed bar code symbol.
Bar Code. A pattern of variable-width bars and spaces which represents numeric or alphanumeric data in machine-readable form. The general format of a bar code symbol consists of a leading margin, start character, data or message character, check character (if any), stop character, and trailing margin. Within this framework, each recognizable symbology uses its own unique format. See Symbology .
Bar Code Density. The number of characters represented per unit of measurement (e.g., characters per inch).
Bar Height. The dimension of a bar measured perpendicular to the bar width.
Bar Width. Thickness of a bar measured from the edge closest to the symbol start character to the trailing edge of the same bar.
BIOS. Basic Input Output System. A collection of ROM-based code with a standard API used to interface with standard PC hardware.
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Bit. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data.
The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning.
Bits per Second (bps). Bits transmitted or received.
Boot or Boot-up. The process a computer goes through when it starts. During boot-up, the computer can run self-diagnostic tests and configure hardware and software.
BOOTP. A protocol for remote booting of diskless devices. Assigns an IP address to a machine and may specify a boot file.
The client sends a bootp request as a broadcast to the bootp server port (67) and the bootp server responds using the bootp client port (68). The bootp server must have a table of all devices, associated MAC addresses and IP addresses. bps. See Bits Per Second .
Byte. On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0 and 1) combined in a pattern to represent a specific character or numeric value. Bits are numbered from the right, 0 through 7, with bit 0 the low-order bit. One byte in memory is used to store one ASCII character.
C
CDRH. Center for Devices and Radiological Health. A federal agency responsible for regulating laser product safety. This agency specifies various laser operation classes based on power output during operation.
CDRH Class 1. This is the lowest power CDRH laser classification. This class is considered intrinsically safe, even if all laser output were directed into the eye's pupil. There are no special operating procedures for this class.
CDRH Class 2. No additional software mechanisms are needed to conform to this limit. Laser operation in this class poses no danger for unintentional direct human exposure.
Character. A pattern of bars and spaces which either directly represents data or indicates a control function, such as a number, letter, punctuation mark, or communications control contained in a message.
Character Set. Those characters available for encoding in a particular bar code symbology.
Check Digit. A digit used to verify a correct symbol decode. The scanner inserts the decoded data into an arithmetic formula and checks that the resulting number matches the encoded check digit. Check digits are required for UPC but are optional for other symbologies. Using check digits decreases the chance of substitution errors when a symbol is decoded.
Codabar. A discrete self-checking code with a character set consisting of digits 0 to 9 and six additional characters: ( - $ : /
, +).
Code 128. A high density symbology which allows the controller to encode all 128 ASCII characters without adding extra symbol elements.
Code 3 of 9 (Code 39). A versatile and widely used alphanumeric bar code symbology with a set of 43 character types, including all uppercase letters, numerals from 0 to 9 and 7 special characters (- . / + % $ and space). The code name is derived from the fact that 3 of 9 elements representing a character are wide, while the remaining 6 are narrow.
Code 93. An industrial symbology compatible with Code 39 but offering a full character ASCII set and a higher coding density than Code 39.
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Code Length. Number of data characters in a bar code between the start and stop characters, not including those characters.
Cold Boot. A cold boot restarts the mobile computer and erases all user stored records and entries.
COM port. Communication port; ports are identified by number, e.g., COM1, COM2.
Continuous Code. A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol are parts of characters. There are no intercharacter gaps in a continuous code. The absence of gaps allows for greater information density.
Cradle. A cradle is used for charging the terminal battery and for communicating with a host computer, and provides a storage place for the terminal when not in use.
D
Dead Zone. An area within a scanner's field of view, in which specular reflection may prevent a successful decode.
Decode. To recognize a bar code symbology (e.g., UPC/EAN) and then analyze the content of the specific bar code scanned.
Decode Algorithm. A decoding scheme that converts pulse widths into data representation of the letters or numbers encoded within a bar code symbol.
Decryption. Decryption is the decoding and unscrambling of received encrypted data. Also see, Encryption and Key .
Depth of Field. The range between minimum and maximum distances at which a scanner can read a symbol with a certain minimum element width.
Discrete 2 of 5. A binary bar code symbology representing each character by a group of five bars, two of which are wide.
The location of wide bars in the group determines which character is encoded; spaces are insignificant. Only numeric characters (0 to 9) and START/STOP characters may be encoded.
Discrete Code. A bar code or symbol in which the spaces between characters (intercharacter gaps) are not part of the code.
DRAM. Dynamic random access memory.
E
EAN. European Article Number. This European/International version of the UPC provides its own coding format and symbology standards. Element dimensions are specified metrically. EAN is used primarily in retail.
Element. Generic term for a bar or space.
Encoded Area. Total linear dimension occupied by all characters of a code pattern, including start/stop characters and data.
ENQ (RS-232). ENQ software handshaking is also supported for the data sent to the host.
ESD. Electro-Static Discharge
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F
Flash Disk. An additional megabyte of non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration files.
Flash Memory. Flash memory is responsible for storing the system firmware and is non-volatile. If the system power is interrupted the data is not be lost.
FTP. See File Transfer Protocol .
H
Hard Reset. See Cold Boot .
Host Computer. A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing such services as computation, database access, supervisory programs and network control.
Hz. Hertz; A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
I
IDE. Intelligent drive electronics. Refers to the solid-state hard drive type.
IEC. International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency regulates laser safety by specifying various laser operation classes based on power output during operation.
IEC 60825-1 Class 1. This is the lowest power IEC laser classification.
IEEE Address. See MAC Address .
Input/Output Ports. I/O ports are primarily dedicated to passing information into or out of the terminal’s memory. Series
9000 mobile computers include Serial and USB ports.
Intercharacter Gap. The space between two adjacent bar code characters in a discrete code.
Interleaved 2 of 5. A binary bar code symbology representing character pairs in groups of five bars and five interleaved spaces. Interleaving provides for greater information density. The location of wide elements (bar/spaces) within each group determines which characters are encoded. This continuous code type uses no intercharacter spaces. Only numeric (0 to 9) and START/STOP characters may be encoded.
Interleaved Bar Code. A bar code in which characters are paired together, using bars to represent the first character and the intervening spaces to represent the second.
Interleaved 2 of 5. A binary bar code symbology representing character pairs in groups of five bars and five interleaved spaces. Interleaving provides for greater information density. The location of wide elements (bar/spaces) within each group determines which characters are encoded. This continuous code type uses no intercharacter spaces. Only numeric (0 to 9) and START/STOP characters may be encoded.
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I/O Ports. interface The connection between two devices, defined by common physical characteristics, signal characteristics, and signal meanings. Types of interfaces include RS-232 and PCMCIA.
IOCTL. Input/Output Control.
IP Address. (Internet Protocol address) The address of a computer attached to an IP network. Every client and server station must have a unique IP address. A 32-bit address used by a computer on a IP network. Client workstations have either a permanent address or one that is dynamically assigned to them each session. IP addresses are written as four sets of numbers separated by periods; for example, 204.171.64.2.
IPX/SPX. Internet Package Exchange/Sequential Packet Exchange. A communications protocol for Novell. IPX is Novell’s
Layer 3 protocol, similar to XNS and IP, and used in NetWare networks. SPX is Novell's version of the Xerox SPP protocol.
IS-95. Interim Standard 95. The EIA/TIA standard that governs the operation of CDMA cellular service. Versions include
IS-95A and IS-95B. See CDMA.
K
Key. A key is the specific code used by the algorithm to encrypt or decrypt the data. Also see, Encryption and Decrypting .
L
LASER. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.The laser is an intense light source. Light from a laser is all the same frequency, unlike the output of an incandescent bulb. Laser light is typically coherent and has a high energy density.
Laser Diode. A gallium-arsenide semiconductor type of laser connected to a power source to generate a laser beam. This laser type is a compact source of coherent light.
Laser Scanner. A type of bar code reader that uses a beam of laser light.
LCD. See Liquid Crystal Display .
LED Indicator. A semiconductor diode (LED - Light Emitting Diode) used as an indicator, often in digital displays. The semiconductor uses applied voltage to produce light of a certain frequency determined by the semiconductor's particular chemical composition.
Light Emitting Diode. See LED .
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). A display that uses liquid crystal sealed between two glass plates. The crystals are excited by precise electrical charges, causing them to reflect light outside according to their bias. They use little electricity and react relatively quickly. They require external light to reflect their information to the user.
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M
MIL. 1 mil = 1 thousandth of an inch.
Misread (Misdecode). A condition which occurs when the data output of a reader or interface controller does not agree with the data encoded within a bar code symbol.
N
Nominal. The exact (or ideal) intended value for a specified parameter. Tolerances are specified as positive and negative deviations from this value.
Nominal Size. Standard size for a bar code symbol. Most UPC/EAN codes are used over a range of magnifications (e.g., from 0.80 to 2.00 of nominal).
NVM. Non-Volatile Memory.
O
ODI. See Open Data-Link Interface .
Open Data-Link Interface (ODI). Novell’s driver specification for an interface between network hardware and higher-level protocols. It supports multiple protocols on a single NIC (Network Interface Controller). It is capable of understanding and translating any network information or request sent by any other ODI-compatible protocol into something a NetWare client can understand and process.
Open System Authentication. Open System authentication is a null authentication algorithm.
P
PAN . Personal area network. Using Bluetooth wireless technology, PANs enable devices to communicate wirelessly.
Generally, a wireless PAN consists of a dynamic group of less than 255 devices that communicate within about a 33-foot range. Only devices within this limited area typically participate in the network.
Parameter. A variable that can have different values assigned to it.
PC Card. A plug-in expansion card for laptop computers and other devices, also called a PCMCIA card. PC Cards are
85.6mm long x 54 mm wide, and have a 68 pin connector. There are several different kinds:
• Type I; 3.3 mm high; use - RAM or Flash RAM
• Type II; 5 mm high; use - modems, LAN adaptors
• Type III; 10.5 high; use - Hard Disks
PCMCIA. Personal Computer Memory Card Interface Association. See PC Card .
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Percent Decode. The average probability that a single scan of a bar code would result in a successful decode. In a well-designed bar code scanning system, that probability should approach near 100%.
PING. (Packet Internet Groper) An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. It is used to test and debug a network by sending out a packet and waiting for a response.
Presentation Mode. Typically used when the digital scanner sits in the scan stand or is mounted on a wall, in this mode, the digital scanner operates in continuous (constant-on) mode, where it automatically decodes a bar code presented in its field of view.
Print Contrast Signal (PCS). Measurement of the contrast (brightness difference) between the bars and spaces of a symbol. A minimum PCS value is needed for a bar code symbol to be scannable. PCS = (RL - RD) / RL, where RL is the reflectance factor of the background and RD the reflectance factor of the dark bars.
Programming Mode. The state in which a scanner is configured for parameter values. See Scanning Mode .
Q
Quiet Zone. A clear space, containing no dark marks, which precedes the start character of a bar code symbol and follows the stop character.
QWERTY. A standard keyboard commonly used on North American and some European PC keyboards. “QWERTY” refers to the arrangement of keys on the left side of the third row of keys.
R
RAM. Random Access Memory. Data in RAM can be accessed in random order, and quickly written and read.
Reflectance. Amount of light returned from an illuminated surface.
Resolution. The narrowest element dimension which is distinguished by a particular reading device or printed with a particular device or method.
RF. Radio Frequency.
ROM. Read-Only Memory. Data stored in ROM cannot be changed or removed.
Router. A device that connects networks and supports the required protocols for packet filtering. Routers are typically used to extend the range of cabling and to organize the topology of a network into subnets. See Subnet .
RS-232. An Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard that defines the connector, connector pins, and signals used to transfer data serially from one device to another.
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S
Scan Area. Area intended to contain a symbol.
Scanner. An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol. Its three main components are: 1) Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar code,; 2) Photodetector - registers the difference in reflected light (more light reflected from spaces); 3) Signal conditioning circuit - transforms optical detector output into a digitized bar pattern.
Scanning Mode. The scanner is energized, programmed and ready to read a bar code.
Scanning Sequence. A method of programming or configuring parameters for a bar code reading system by scanning bar code menus.
SDK. Software Development Kit
Self-Checking Code. A symbology that uses a checking algorithm to detect encoding errors within the characters of a bar code symbol.
Shared Key. Shared Key authentication is an algorithm where both the AP and the MU share an authentication key.
SHIP. Symbol Host Interface Program.
SID. System Identification code. An identifier issued by the FCC for each market. It is also broadcast by the cellular carriers to allow cellular devices to distinguish between the home and roaming service.
Soft Reset. See Warm Boot .
Space. The lighter element of a bar code formed by the background between bars.
Specular Reflection. The mirror-like direct reflection of light from a surface, which can cause difficulty decoding a bar code.
Standard Trigger Mode. The digital scanner uses this mode when out of scan stand or removed from the wall mount. In this mode, aim the digital scanner at a bar code and pull the trigger to decode.
Start/Stop Character. A pattern of bars and spaces that provides the scanner with start and stop reading instructions and scanning direction. The start and stop characters are normally to the left and right margins of a horizontal code.
STEP. Symbol Terminal Enabler Program.
Subnet. A subset of nodes on a network that are serviced by the same router. See Router .
Subnet Mask. A 32-bit number used to separate the network and host sections of an IP address. A custom subnet mask subdivides an IP network into smaller subsections. The mask is a binary pattern that is matched up with the IP address to turn part of the host ID address field into a field for subnets. Default is often 255.255.255.0.
Substrate. A foundation material on which a substance or image is placed.
SVTP. Symbol Virtual Terminal Program.
Symbol. A scannable unit that encodes data within the conventions of a certain symbology, usually including start/stop characters, quiet zones, data characters and check characters.
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Symbol Aspect Ratio. The ratio of symbol height to symbol width.
Symbol Height. The distance between the outside edges of the quiet zones of the first row and the last row.
Symbol Length. Length of symbol measured from the beginning of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to the start character to the end of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to a stop character.
Symbology. The structural rules and conventions for representing data within a particular bar code type (e.g. UPC/EAN,
Code 39, PDF417, etc.).
T
TCP/IP. (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) A communications protocol used to internetwork dissimilar systems. This standard is the protocol of the Internet and has become the global standard for communications. TCP provides transport functions, which ensures that the total amount of bytes sent is received correctly at the other end.
UDP is an alternate transport that does not guarantee delivery. It is widely used for real-time voice and video transmissions where erroneous packets are not retransmitted. IP provides the routing mechanism. TCP/IP is a routable protocol, which means that all messages contain not only the address of the destination station, but the address of a destination network. This allows TCP/IP messages to be sent to multiple networks within an organization or around the world, hence its use in the worldwide Internet. Every client and server in a TCP/IP network requires an IP address, which is either permanently assigned or dynamically assigned at startup.
Telnet. A terminal emulation protocol commonly used on the Internet and TCP/IP-based networks. It allows a user at a terminal or computer to log onto a remote device and run a program.
Terminal Emulation. A “terminal emulation” emulates a character-based mainframe session on a remote non-mainframe terminal, including all display features, commands and function keys. The VC5000 Series supports Terminal Emulations in 3270, 5250 and VT220.
Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR). A program under DOS that ends its foreground execution to remain resident in memory to service hardware/software interrupts, providing background operation. It remains in memory and may provide services on behalf of other DOS programs.
TFTP. (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) A version of the TCP/IP FTP (File Transfer Protocol) protocol that has no directory or password capability. It is the protocol used for upgrading firmware, downloading software and remote booting of diskless devices.
Tolerance. Allowable deviation from the nominal bar or space width.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. See TCP/IP.
Trivial File Transfer Protocol. See TFTP.
TSR. See Terminate and Stay Resident .
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U
UDP. User Datagram Protocol. A protocol within the IP protocol suite that is used in place of TCP when a reliable delivery is not required. For example, UDP is used for real-time audio and video traffic where lost packets are simply ignored, because there is no time to retransmit. If UDP is used and a reliable delivery is required, packet sequence checking and error notification must be written into the applications.
UPC. Universal Product Code. A relatively complex numeric symbology. Each character consists of two bars and two spaces, each of which is any of four widths. The standard symbology for retail food packages in the United States.
V
Visible Laser Diode (VLD). A solid state device which produces visible laser light.
W
Warm Boot. A warm boot restarts the mobile computer by closing all running programs. All data that is not saved to flash memory is lost.
Index
Numerics
123Scan2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
2D bar codes
code 128 emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
data matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
data matrix inverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
maxicode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78
microPDF417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74
microQR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79
PDF417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74
QR code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78
QR inverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79
A
aiming options
hand-held decode aiming pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30, 4-31
video view finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
aiming pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7, 5-7
enabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30, 4-31
orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7, 2-8
ASCII values
keyboard wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
B
bar codes
Australia post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64
Australia post format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65
beep after good decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
beeper tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
beeper volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11, 4-13
bits per pixel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15, 5-18
bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
bookland ISBN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
buffering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34, 10-35
cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Chinese 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
codabar CLSI editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
codabar lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
codabar NOTIS editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
code 128 emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
code 128 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
transmit buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
code 39 check digit verification . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
code 39 full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
code 39 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
code 39 transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
composite TLC-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
continuous bar code read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
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convert GS1 databar to UPC/EAN . . . . . . . . . 10-70
coupon report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
crop to address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
data matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
data matrix inverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
decode pager motor enable . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7, 4-8
decode session timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
direct part marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
DPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
EAN zero extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
EAN-13/JAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
EAN-8/JAN-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
flush macro buffer/abort macro
PDF entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85
FN1 substitution values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
fuzzy 1D processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
GS1 databar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
GS1 databar expanded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70
GS1 databar limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
GS1 databar omnidirectional . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
GS1-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
hand-held decode aiming pattern . . . . . . .4-30, 4-31
hands-free mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
I 2 of 5 check digit verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
I 2 of 5 convert to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
I 2 of 5 transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
IBM 468X/469X
convert unknown to code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
port address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34, 4-35, 5-5
image brightness (target white) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
image cropping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
image enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
image file format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14, 5-17
image resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
convert to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
inverse 1D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
ISBT 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
ISBT concatenation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-28, 10-29
ISBT concatenation redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
ISSN EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Japan postal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
JPEG image options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
JPEG quality and size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
JPEG target file size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
keyboard wedge
alternate numeric keypad emulation . . . . . . . 9-8
country keyboard types (country codes) . . . . 9-5
default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
host types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
ignore unknown characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
intra-keystroke delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
keystroke delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Korean 3 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
low power mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
matrix 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
matrix 2 of 5 check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
matrix 2 of 5 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
maxicode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78
microPDF417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74
microQR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79
MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
MSI check digit algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
MSI check digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
MSI lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
MSI transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
multicode mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36, 4-39
Netherlands KIX code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
numeric bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
pager motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
parameter scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
PDF prioritization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
PDF prioritization timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
PDF417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74
picklist modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
postal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
prefix/suffix values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
presentation mode field of view . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
presentation performance mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
QR code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78
QR inverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79
RS-232
baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
beep on bel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
check receive errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
data bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
hardware handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11, 7-12
host serial response time-out . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
host types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
intercharacter delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
RTS line state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
software handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13, 7-14
stop bit select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
stop bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
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samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
scan data options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
set defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
signature capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
supplementals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
suppress power-up beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
symbologies
default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
GS1 DataBar limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69
time delay to low power mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
time delay to presentation idle mode . . . . . . . . 4-16
time delay to presentation sleep mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18, 4-19
transmit code ID character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
transmit matrix 2 of 5 check digit . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
transmit no read message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
transmit UK postal check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
transmit US postal check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
trigger mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9, 4-10
UCC coupon extended code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
UID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
UK postal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
UPC composite mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
UPC/EAN
coupon code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
supp redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-13, 10-14
UPC/EAN/JAN
supplemental AIM ID format . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
supplemental redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
UPC-A preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
UPC-A/E/E1 check digit . . . . . . . . . . . .10-14, 10-15
UPC-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
UPC-E preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
UPC-E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
UPU FICS postal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
US planet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
US postnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
USB
caps lock override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
country keyboard types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
device type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
keystroke delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
polling interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5, 6-13, 6-14
quick emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
SNAPI handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
static CDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
unknown characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail . . . . . . . 10-66
beeper
suppress power-up beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
beeper definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
bullets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
C
cables
installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
signal descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
character sets
keyboard wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
codabar bar codes
CLSI editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
NOTIS editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
code 11 bar codes
code 128 bar codes
code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
GS1-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
ISBT 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
ISBT concatenation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28, 10-29
ISBT concatenation redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
code 128 emulation bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
code 39 bar codes
buffering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34, 10-35
check digit verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
code 93 bar codes
code ID character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
code identifiers
AIM code IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
modifier characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
composite bar codes
Index - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide
composite TLC-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
UPC composite mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
connecting
IBM 468X/469X interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
keyboard wedge interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
RS-232 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
conventions
notational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
cropping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8, 5-9
D
data matrix bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
default parameters
IBM 468X/469X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
imaging preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
keyboard wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
standard default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
user preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
direct part marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
discrete 2 of 5 bar codes
discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
DPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
E
exposure options
gain / exposure priority for snapshot mode . . . . . 5-6
illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34, 4-35, 5-5
presentation mode field of view . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
G
gain / exposure priority for snapshot mode . . . . . . . . 5-6
GS1 DataBar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
GS1 databar
convert GS1 databar to UPC/EAN . . . . . . . . . 10-70
H
host types
keyboard wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
I
IBM 468X/469X
connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34, 4-35, 5-5
image brightness (target white) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
image cropping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8, 5-9
image enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
image options
bits per pixel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
cropping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8, 5-9
file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14, 5-17
image brightness (target white) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
image enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
image resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
JPEG image options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
JPEG size/quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
JPEG target file size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
image resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
imaging preferences parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes
check digit verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
convert to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
J
JPEG image options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
size/quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
JPEG target file size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
K
keyboard wedge
connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Korean 3 of 5 bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
L
LED definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
M
maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
matrix 2 of 5 bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
Index - 5
check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
maxicode bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78
microPDF417 bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74
Motorola enterprise mobility support . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
MSI bar codes
check digit algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
check digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
N
notational conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
P
parameters
decode pager motor enable . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7, 4-8
parts diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
PDF417 bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74
PDF prioritization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
pinouts
scanner signal descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
postal codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Australia post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64
Australia post format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65
Japan postal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
Netherlands KIX code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
transmit UK postal check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
transmit US postal check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
UK postal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
UPU FICS postal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
US planet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
US postnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail . . . . . . . 10-66
power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
presentation mode field of view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Q
QR code bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78
R
RS-232
connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4, 7-6
S
sample bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
scanning
aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2, 5-2, 10-2
sequence example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2, 5-2, 10-1
service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xviii
setup
connecting a USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
connecting an RS-232 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
connecting keyboard wedge interface . . . . . . . . . 9-2
connecting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
connecting to an IBM 468X/469X host . . . . . . . . 8-2
installing the cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
signal descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
signature capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
bits per pixel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
file format selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
snapshot mode timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
standard default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xviii
symbology default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
T
technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
U
unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
UPC/EAN bar codes
bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
bookland ISBN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14, 10-15
coupon report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
EAN zero extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
EAN-13/JAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
EAN-8/JAN-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
ISSN EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
supplementals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
UCC coupon extended code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
UPC-A preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
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UPC-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
UPC-E preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
USB
UPC-E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
user preferences parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
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