123Scan and Software
Tools
Introduction
This chapter briefly describes the Zebra software tools available for customizing scanner operation.
123Scan
123Scan is a software tool that simplifies scanner setup and more.
Intuitive enough for first time users, the 123Scan wizard guides users through a streamlined setup process. Settings are saved in a configuration file that can be printed as a single programming barcode for scanning, emailed to a smart phone for scanning from its screen, or downloaded to the scanner using a
USB cable.
Through 123Scan a user can:
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Configure a scanner using a wizard.
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Program the following scanner settings.
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Speaker tone / volume settings.
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Enable / disable symbologies.
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Communication settings.
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Modify data before transmission to a host using:
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Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) - Scan one barcode per trigger press.
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Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) - Scan many barcodes in one trigger press (select scanners).
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Preferred Symbol - Single out one barcode on label of many (select scanners).
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Load parameter settings to a scanner via the following.
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Barcode scanning.
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Scan a paper barcode.
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Scan a barcode from a PC screen.
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Scan a barcode from a smart phone screen.
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Download over a USB cable.
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Load settings to one scanner.
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Stage up to 10 scanners simultaneously (Powered USB Hub recommended with 0.5 amp / port).
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Validate scanner setup.
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View scanned data within the utility's
Data
view screen.
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Capture an image and save to a PC within the utility's
Data
view screen.
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Review settings using the Parameter Report.
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Clone settings from an already deployed scanner from the
Start
screen.
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Upgrade scanner firmware.
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Load settings to one scanner.
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Stage up to 10 scanners simultaneously (Powered USB Hub recommended with 0.5 amp / port).
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View statistics such as:
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Asset tracking information.
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Time and usage information.
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Barcodes scanned by symbology.
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Battery diagnostics (select scanners).
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Generate the following reports.
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Barcode Report - Programming barcode, included parameter settings, and supported scanner models.
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Parameter Report - Parameters programmed within a configuration file.
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Inventory Report - Scanner asset tracking information.
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Validation Report - Scanned data from the
Data
view.
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Statistics Report - All statistics retrieved from the scanner.
For more information go to: www.zebra.com/123Scan .
Communication with 123Scan
Use a USB cable or Bluetooth connection to connect the scanner to a Windows host computer running
123Scan.
123Scan Requirements
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Host computer running Windows XP, 7, 8, and 10
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Scanner
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USB cable or Bluetooth connection.
123Scan Information
For more information on123Scan, go to: www.zebra.com/123Scan .
For a 1 minute tour of 123Scan, go to: www.zebra.com/ScannerHowToVideos .
To see a list of all of our software tools, go to: www.zebra.com/scannersoftware .
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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 following free tools, go to: www.zebra.com/scannersoftware .
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123Scan configuration utility
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SDKs
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Scanner SDK for Windows (connection through Bluetooth, USB cable to scanner and USB cable to cradle)
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Scanner SDK for Linux (connection through USB cable to scanner and USB cable to cradle)
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Scanner SDK for Android (Bluetooth connection only)
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Drivers (connection through Bluetooth, USB cable to scanner and USB cable to cradle)
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OPOS driver
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JPOS driver
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USB CDC driver
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TWAIN driver
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Scanner Management Service (SMS) for Remote Management (connection through USB cable to scanner and USB cable to cradle)
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Windows
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Linux
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How-To-Videos
NOTE:
For a list of SDK supported scanner functionality by communication protocol, see
Communication
Protocol Functionality on page 467 .
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