symbol scanner programming guide

LS 4000i Series

Product Reference Guide

270-37898-03Revision A October 2000

Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742-1300

LS 4000i Series Product Reference Guide

LS 4000i SeriesProduct Reference Guide

70-37898-03Revision A

October 2000

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1999-2000 by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Symbol. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.The software is provided strictly on an as is basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program). Except as noted below, such license may not be assigned, sublicensed, or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of Symbol. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted, except as permitted under copyright law. The user shall not modify, merge, or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material, create a derivative work from a licensed program, or use a licensed program in a network without written permission from Symbol. The user agrees to maintain Symbols copyright notice on the licensed programs delivered hereunder, and to include the same on any authorized copies it makes, in whole or in part. The user agrees not to decompile, disassemble, decode, or reverse engineer any licensed program delivered to the user or any portion thereof.

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About ThiChapter DescNotational CoRelated PublicService Inform

Symbol SWarranty . . .

WarrantyGeneral .

Chapter 1Introduction .

Chapter 2Introduction . General . . . .

UnpackinScanner

LS 4004i. . . . Power OpConnectin



LS 4007i. . . . Power OpContents

s Manualriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ixnventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xupport Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Coverage and Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

. LS 4000i Series Scanners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

. Set Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3g to a Host: 1-D Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6g to a Host: 1-D Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8g to a Host: 1-D Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9iii

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Connecting to a Host: 1-D Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9Connecting to a Host: PDF Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Chapter 3. ScanningScanning 1-D Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Aiming . .Scanning PDF

Chapter 4Maintenance .Accessories. .

StandardOptional A

Technical SpeLS 400Xi 1-D LS 400Xi 2-D Pin-outs . . . . Beeper IndicaTroubleshooti

Chapter 5Operational PSet Default PaHost Type . .

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Beeper Tone .Beeper VolumLaser On TimPower Mode Beep After GoTransmit No PDF Decode FLinear Code T

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Bi-directional Enable/Disabl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1417 (2-D) Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

. Maintenance & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

ccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1cifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Decode Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Decode Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

. Parameter Menusarameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1rameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Host Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 Wedge Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15od Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Read Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17eedback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18ype Security Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19curity Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19curity Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19curity Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20curity Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21e UPC-E/UPC-A/UPC-E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Contents

Enable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23Enable/Disable Bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27UPC-A Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28UPC-E PreamUPC-E1 PreaConvert UPC-Convert UPC-EAN Zero ExtConvert EAN-UPC/EAN Sec

UPC/EANUPC/EANUPC/EANUPC/EAN

UPC/EAN CouEnable/DisablEnable/DisablEnable/DisablEnable/DisablConvert Unsu(LS 4005i OnlConvert CodeCode 32 PrefiSet Lengths foCode 39 ChecTransmit CodeEnable/DisablCode 39 Buffe

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ble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29mble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30E to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31E1 to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32end. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-338 to EAN-13 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34urity Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 Security Level 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 Security Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 Security Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36 Security Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36pon Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

e Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38e UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39e Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40e Trioptic Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41pported Types to Code 39y) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 39 to Code 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44r Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45k Digit Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47 39 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48

e Code 39 Full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49ring (Scan & Store) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51nsmission Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52 Transmission Buffer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52

o Transmit an Empty Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52e Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53r Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54e Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56r Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57 Digit Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59f 5 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60 5 to EAN-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61e Discrete 2 of 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62

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Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63Enable/Disable Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65Set Lengths for Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66CLSI Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68NOTIS Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69Enable/Disable MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70Set Lengths foMSI Plessey CTransmit MSI MSI Plessey CEnable/DisablTransmit Code

Symbol CPause DuratioPrefix/Suffix VScan Data TraRS-232C Para

Baud RatParity . . Check ReHardwareSoftware Host SeriRTS LineStop Bit SASCII FoBeep on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93cter Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93

dge Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94known Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96cter Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97smit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98ers (LS 4007i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99ice Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-102 Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-106odes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-109

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-111

Contents

Appendix A. Programming ReferenceUCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1AIM Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3Prefix / Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5ASCII Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8GUI Shift KeyKeyboard Map

LS 4006i

Glossary

Index

Feedbackvii

s (LS 4007i Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12On-Board Keyboards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12

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AppeprefikeybAbout This Manual

i Series Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setup, ubleshooting, maintenance, and programming of the LS 4000i Series

r Descriptionsed in this guide are as follows:

pter 1, LS 4000i Series Scanners, describes the different types of scanners their functionality.pter 2, Set Up, explains how to unpack and set up your scanner.pter 3, Scanning, explains how to scan 1-D and 2-D bar codes.pter 4, Maintenance & Specifications, explains how to maintain your scanner lists the available accessories, and provides the scanner technical ifications, decode zones, beeper indications, and troubleshooting.

pter 5, Parameter Menus, provides you with the bar codes necessary to ram your scanner.ndix A, Programming Reference, provides you with the AIM code identifiers,

x/suffix values, ASCII character set, GUI shift keys (LS 4007i only), and oard maps.ix

xLS 4000i Series Product Reference Guide

Notational ConventionsThe following conventions are used in this document:

LS 400Xi refers to the LS 4004i, LS 4005i, LS 4006i, and LS 4007i, unless spec

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Noifically noted.s are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify ters and sections in this and related documents.ts () indicate:ction itemssts of alternativessts of required steps that are not necessarily sequentialential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as

bered lists.

Publications00Xi Quick Reference Guide, p/n 70-33849-xx000 and LS 400Xi Series Advanced Programmers Guide, p/n 70-35834-xx

Information problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your age xi for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial

several of your bar code symbols at hand.

port Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service ry to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of es for analysis at our plant.

m cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions.

te:Symbol Technologies 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 the

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Warranty Coverage and ProcedureDuring the warranty period, Symbol will repair or replace defective products returned to Symbols manufacturing plant in the US. For warranty service in North America, call the Symbol Support Center at 1-800-653-5350. International customers should contact the local Symbol office or support center. If warranty service is required, Symbol will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Products must be shippSymbol will shShipments froSymbol will usproducts. Cusproduct to Symcustomers chexchange. Customer accthereof. Repair or replSymbols Cusphone supporare available a

GeneralExcept for theproducts furnifitness for a paon part of Symdamages arisiSellers liabilitexceed the puSome states (damages, so ed in the original or comparable packaging, shipping and insurance charges prepaid. ip the repaired or replacement product freight and insurance prepaid in North America. m the US or other locations will be made F.O.B. Symbols manufacturing plant. e new or refurbished parts at its discretion and will own all parts removed from repaired tomer will pay for the replacement product in case it does not return the replaced

bol within 3 days of receipt of the replacement product. The process for return and arges will be in accordance with Symbols Exchange Policy in effect at the time of the

epts full responsibility for its software and data including the appropriate backup

acement of a product during warranty will not extend the original warranty term. tomer Service organization offers an array of service plans, such as on-site, depot, or t, that can be implemented to meet customers special operational requirements and t a substantial discount during warranty period.

warranties stated above, Symbol disclaims all warranties, express or implied, on shed hereunder, including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability and rticular purpose. The stated express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities bol for damages, including without limitation, special, indirect, or consequential

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ctionnologies, the world leader in hand-held laser scanning, now offers 21st

nology while maintaining compatibility with todays existing systems. The LS hand-held laser scanners offer the best performance in retail and light lications. Advanced ergonomic design ensures comfortable use for extended e.

i uses a 650nm laser diode for improved scan line visibility, and has a scan ximately 100 scans/second. These factors combined make the LS 400Xi even sive on 1-D bar codes, and also offer entry-level PDF scanning.

i is intended for applications where 1-D scanning is a priority, with an eed to scan PDF symbols. The product is ideal for applications such as point-e the majority of scanning is items with UPC or EAN/JAN bar codes, with an can of a PDF symbol on a courtesy card, a coupon, etc.

the LS 4000i Series offers you:

LS 4004i contains onboard discrete RS-232C communications for connecting -232C asynchronous terminals and host systems. It also accommodates any

e Synapse Smart Cables which allows you to connect to a wide variety of systems. LS 4005i is fully compatible with the entire line of IBM 468X/469X terminals. o accommodates the full line of Synapse Smart Cables.LS 4006i scanner is a keyboard wedge interface which adds efficient bar reading to your PC. Because scanned data is transmitted as keystrokes, no 1-1

1-2


software changes to the host system are necessary. The LS 4006i scanner contains on-board discrete keyboard wedge communications for connecting to PCs, and can accommodate any Synapse Smart Cable which allows connection to virtually any host.

The LS 4007i connects to USB-capable host systems, including: D A IB NIt alsesktop PCs and Notebookspple iMac, G4, iBooksM SurePOS terminalsetwork computers.o accommodates the full line of Synapse Smart cables.

IntroduThis chapterscanner mod

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UnpackiRemove the damaged in on page xi. Kif you need t

Scanner

Installing 1. SwitChapter 2 Set Up

ction explains how to unpack and setup your LS 400Xi. The information for each el is described under the scanner model heading.

l

ng scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was transit, call the Symbol Support Center at one of the telephone numbers listed EEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used o return your equipment for servicing.

Cable

the Cablech off all devices connected to the cable.2-1

2-2


2. Pull 3. Plug

400X4. Gen5. Slide

6. Makand

7. GenFigure 2-1. Scanner Cable

the boot up over the cable until just the connector is protruding. the modular connector on the cable into the receptacle in the bottom of the LS i handle. Listen for a click.

tly tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured. the boot up while observing its orientation until it is securely in place.

Figure 2-2. Boot Securely in Place

e certain the semi-circular key on the boot slides inside the handle assembly, that the boot snaps into place.tly pull the boot to be sure it is properly seated.

Set Up

Switching CablesDifferent cables are required for different hosts. To change the scanner cable:

1. Slide the boot down over the cable.2. Unplug the modular connector by depressing the connector clip (through the

acce

3. Follo

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x Operationthe LS 4004i with a battery box, use either an alkaline battery (recommended), dmium rechargeable battery.

he Batterypen the battery box, push up on the flanges at one end of the pack.ove the old battery.rt the new or recharged 9-volt battery into the battery box. Match the tive (+) and negative (-) terminals on the battery with the corresponding inals in the battery box.

a Nickel-Cadmium Batterybattery from the battery box and place it in the recharging unit (not supplied by

the battery, follow the instructions supplied with the recharging unit.

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Connecting to a Host: 1-D ScanningWith some terminals, the scanner is unable to answer host terminal polls until the appropriate host type is selected. If the appropriate host type is not selected, the connected host may generate an error message. To correct this, select the proper parameter set and initialize the host terminal. See Chapter 5 for more information.

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scan32-232 connection, plug the LS 4004i interface cable directly into the scanner ack of the host. If necessary, connect a power supply to the host connector.

Figure 2-3. Direct RS-232 Configuration

wer Operation with Single-Piece Cable the scanner into the appropriate port on the host device.nect the power supply to the power port on the cable. Depending on the cable g used, this is located on a lump on the cable or the cables host connector.

Synapseur RS-232 system via Synapse:

nect the Synapse Smart Cable to the host.nect the Synapse Adapter cable to the Synapse cable, and the other end to the ner.

Host

LS 4004i

Power Supply

InterfaceCable

Set Up

3. If necessary, plug a power supply into the power port on the Synapse cable.

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Figure 2-4. RS-232 via Synapse Configuration

attery Operationrt a 9-volt battery into the battery box. Refer to Power Supply Requirements on 2-8. the 9-pin connector at the end of the scanners coil cord into one end of the ry box.

nect one end of the output cable to the battery box and the other end to the opriate port on the RS-232C host device.

Figure 2-5. RS-232C Battery Operation Configuration

Host

Power Supply(as required)

Synapse SynapseAdapterCable

Cable

Portable Terminal

Power Supply

(Optional)

LS 4004i

Battery Box

Output Cable

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Note: All RS-232 cables have a power receptacle on the side of the connector assembly.

LS 4005

Power OThe LS 4005

ConnectWith some teappropriate hhost may geinitialize the

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ptionsi uses direct host power. Available power options are host dependent.

ing to a Host: 1-D Scanningrminals, the scanner is unable to answer host terminal polls until the ost type is selected. If the appropriate host type is not selected, the connected

nerate an error message. To correct this, select the proper parameter set and host terminal. See Chapter 5 for more information.

9X (LS 4005i) modular connector at the end of the selected scanner cable into the ort (5, 5B, 9B, 9C, 9E, or 17). Check that the connection is secure. No wer connections are necessary. Figures 2-7 through 2-10 show the rear of the ls with the covers removed. Note that the unit may be connected to one rt, and configured for a different software port using the bar codes in IBM ypes on page 5-7. The hardware ports available determine how the unit is the host, while the software port configuration determines how it s.

Figure 2-6. Typical System Configuration

IBM 4683/84/93/94 Cash RegisterLS 4005i

Set Up2-7

Figure 2-7. IBM 4683 Rear Panel With Cover Removed



Port 9BPort 5B Port 17

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i

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Will Requirely Power Supply

nd compatibles NCR 7052, 55SX, 60, 70, 80nd compatibles

Port 9E

Set Up

Connecting to a Host: 1-D ScanningWith some terminals, the scanner is unable to answer host terminal polls until the appropriate host type is selected. If the appropriate host type is not selected, the connected host may generate an error message. To correct this, select the proper parameter set and initialize the host terminal. See Chapter 5 for more information.

KeyboardThe following

LS 4007

Power OThe LS 4007

ConnectWith some teappropriate hhost may geinitialize the

UniversalThe LS 40072-9

Wedge illustrates a typical keyboard wedge setup for the LS 4006i scanner.

Figure 2-11. Keyboard Wedge Configuration

i

ptionsi uses direct host power. Available power options are host dependent.

ing to a Host: 1-D Scanningrminals, the scanner is unable to answer host terminal polls until the ost type is selected. If the appropriate host type is not selected, the connected

nerate an error message. To correct this, select the proper parameter set and host terminal. See Chapter 5 for more information.

Serial Bus (USB)i connects through the USB and operates with USB capable hosts including:

Y-CableLS 4006i

Host

2-10


Desktop PCs and Notebooks Apple iMac, G4, iBooks IBM SurePOS terminals Network computers

The following

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in an operating systems support the LS 4007i through USB:

ows 98, 2000, MEOS 8.0 and above OS v2.3 and above.

dor if your host supports USB, and if your version of the operating system B. For more information on USB technology, hosts, and peripheral devices, b.org.

l power supply is not required to operate the LS 4007i since the USB host or hub provides enough power.

ur LS 4007i:

nect the cable to the scanner. the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the power+ connector available teal colored port at the back of the IBM SurePOS terminal.

Figure 2-12. IBM SurePOS Rear Panel

TealColored

Ports

RedColored

Port

15-PinConnector

Set Up

3. Select the USB device type. See USB Device Type on page 5-99.4. On first installation when using Windows, the software prompts you to select or

install the USB device driver. Follow the installation instructions on the screen. The scanner powers up during this installation.

5. When using an HID keyboard, not a North American keyboard, scan the appr

If you are ha

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opriate country bar code under Country Selection on page 5-102.ving any problems with your system, see Troubleshooting on page 4-9.

ting to a Host: PDF Scanningnly supported by the following host types:

ct RS-232 (refer to Direct RS-232 on page 2-4)32 via Synapse (refer to RS-232 via Synapse on page 2-4)oard Wedge (refer to Keyboard Wedge on page 2-9)oard Wedge via Synapse. (refer to Universal Serial Bus (USB) on page 2-9) via Synapsehost types that support PDF417 are:

dard RS-232C 3300.

t Type on page 5-7 for more information.

: PDF417 is not enabled by default. Scan the parameter bar code Enable PDF417 on page 5-76 to enable PDF417 scanning capabilities.

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ScanninTo scan a 1-

1. Makthe s

2. Aim on fo

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You The

The green LE

Aiming

Scan the E Cros Hold HoldChapter 3 Scanning

g 1-D Bar CodesD bar code:

e sure all connections are secure, and the symbol you want to scan is within canning range (refer to Technical Specifications on page 4-3).the scanner at the symbol and press the trigger. The scanning beam remains r approximately 3.0 seconds (default) or until a successful decode. has read the symbol when:

hear a short, high tone beep (if the beeper is enabled).yellow LED on the rear of the scanner turns green.

D stays lit for two seconds or until the next trigger pull.

ntire Symbols every bar and space of the symbol with the scan beam. the scanner further away for larger bar codes. the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.3-1

3-2


Right Wrong

Hold at anDo not hold tthe scanner the scanner known as a

You can tilt t(Figure 3-1.)

ScanninBefore scancode in Ena

1. Aim 2. Hold3. Man

scan Anglehe scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This strong light can blind and make decoding difficult. The area where specular reflection occurs is dead zone.

he scanner up to 65 forward or back and still achieve a successful decode Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.

Figure 3-1. Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone

g PDF417 (2-D) Bar Codesning a PDF bar code, enable PDF417 scanning using the parameter bar ble/Disable PDF417 on page 5-76.

the scanner at the PDF bar code and press the trigger. the trigger down and keep the scan line parallel to the rows of the symbol.ually raster the scan line by slowly moving the scanner up and down so it s the entire bar code.

Shaded area represents dead zone

Scan Scan

Bar Code

65 Max 65 Max

Scanning

If PDF Decode Feedback is enabled, an audible feedback clicking lets you know the bar code is being decoded. If this parameter is enabled but theres no clicking noise when youre scanning the bar code, its not being scanned properly.

Check that PDF417 scanning is enabled. Mak

bar c Hold Mak Be p

The bar codetone beep. Tfor two seco3-3

e sure the scan line extends at least 1/2 past the left and right edges of the ode. the scanner closer for denser symbols, farther away for larger symbols.e sure you scan the top and bottom rows of the symbol.atient - it may take a few attempts to decode the symbol.

has been completely decoded when you hear a tone, followed by a short, high he yellow LED on the rear of the scanner turns green. The green LED stays lit nds or until the next trigger pull.

1/2 1/2

3-4


MaintenCleaning the

Do n Rem Wipe

dete Do n

AccessLS 4000i Seaccessories

StandardLS 400Xi QuLS 4000i SeShipping Box

OptionalOptional accAdditional unChapter 4 Maintenance & Specifications

ance exit window is the only maintenance required.

ot allow any abrasive material to touch the window.ove any dirt particles with a damp cloth. the window using a damp cloth, and if necessary, a non-ammonia based

rgent.ot spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the window.

oriesries scanners are sent as a package with required accessories. Optional are available at extra cost.

Accessoriesick Reference Guide p/n 70-33849-xxries Product Reference Guide p/n 70-37898-xx p/n 50-01400-184

Accessoriesessories include various stands and holders which are supplied at extra cost. its of standard accessories may also be purchased at extra cost.4-1

4-2


MiscellaneousProtective Boot (can attach to Pulley) p/n 11-17265-01Holster p/n 20-08897-02Holder Assembly (Desktop/Countertop) p/n 20-16547-01Holder Assembly (Wall/Side of Counter Mount) p/n 20-16854-01Hands Free (User AdjustIntelliStandable, 5 - 10 inches) p/n 20-16561-01

Maintenance & Specifications

Technical SpecificationsTable 4-1. Technical Specifications

Item Description

Power ReLS 4004i

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Beeper OScan Rep

Scan AngRoll (SkewPitch

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1-D Deco

2-D Deco

Print Con

*For direcspecified operation 4-3

quirements*RS-232C/Synapse Low PowerIBM 46XX/SynapseKeyboard Wedge/SynapseUSB/Synapse Suspend

4.8 to 14 VDC (max) 180 mA @ 5V typical4.8 to 14 VDC (max) 2 mA @ 5V typical4.8 to 14 VDC (max) 200 mA @ 5V typical

4.8 to 14 VDC (max) 200 mA @ 5V typical4.625 to 5.25 VDC (max) 200 mA @ 5V typical4.625 to 5.25 VDC (max)

4-4


Ambient Light ImmunityArtificial LightingSunlight

200 ft. candles 2153 lux

OperatingStorage THumidity

Coil Cabl

Durability

DimensioHeightLengthWidth

Laser Cla

Laser Pow

Table 4-1. Technical Specifications (Continued)Item Description8000 ft. candles86112 lux (@8 in. (20 cm) on low density bar codes)

Temperature 32 to 104F0 to 40C

emperature -40 to 140F-40 to 60C5% to 95% (non-condensing)

e Length 9-12 ft. 274-365 cm (depending on host)4-ft. drop to concrete1.2 m

ns

6.3 in.16 cm5 in.12.7 cm2.8 in.7.1 cm

ssifications CDRH Class IIIEC Class 1IEC 825 Class 2

er .92 mW 5%


LS 400Xi 1-D Decode Zone

Top ofscanner

In.cm

00

11.5 29.2

In. cm

2

1.0

0

0

0.5

1.04-5

Figure 4-1. LS 400Xi 1-D Decode Zone

Depth of Field

512.7

1025.4

1538.1

2050.8

2563.5

3076.2

3588.9

40101.6

45114.3

5 12.7

10 25.4

11.5 29.2

5 12.7

10 25.4

0 0

Width

of

Field

55 mil3.0 45.0

40 mil.0 35.0

20 mil26.0

100% UPC16.0

80% UPC11.0

7.5 mil9.0

5 mil4.75

4-6


LS 400Xi 2-D Decode Zone

Note

In. cm

4.2 10.66

sFigure 4-2. LS 400Xi 2-D Decode Zone

: The measurements above are for 6.6 mil, 100 character PDF bar code and 15 mil, 64 character PDF bar code.

In.cm

0

0

Width

of

Field

Depth of Field

0

2 5.0

2.5 50 12.7

Top ofcanner

2

4.2

5.0

10.66

1025.4

157.5 12.56.35 19.05 31.75 38.1

6.6 mil1.0 5.0

15 mil2.0 15.0


Pin-outsTable 4-2. Pin-outs

Pin LS 4004i LS 4005i LS 4005i with LS 4006i LS 4007i

1 R

2 Po

3 G4 Sy

D

5 SyC

6 R

7 Tx

8 D

9 C

10 R4-7

EASeserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved

wer Power Power Power Power/VBusround Ground Ground Ground Groundnapse

ataSynapseData

SynapseData

SynapseData

SynapseData

napselock

SynapseClock

SynapseClock

SynapseClock

SynapseClock

xD B IBM SERIAL B IBM SERIAL Keyboard Clock D-

D A IBM SERIAL A IBM SERIAL Terminal Clock D+

TR Not used Shield Shield Shield

TS Not used EAS 1 Keyboard Data Reserved

TS Not used EAS 2 Terminal Data Cable ID

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Beeper IndicationsTable 4-3. Beeper Indications

Beeper Sequence Indication

StandarShort hi

Low tontone

Clicking

4 Beeps

5 Beeps

Low/higHigh/higHigh/hig

Parame

Short hi

Low/hig

High/low

High/low

Scannescannind Use

gh tone A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).

e, followed by short high A PDF417 bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).A PDF417 bar code symbol is being decoded (if PDF Decode Feedback is enabled).

- long low tone A transmission error has been detected in a scanned symbol. The data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured. Check option settings.

- low tone Convert or format error.

h/low tone ADF transmit error.

h/high/low tone RS-232 receive error.h/high/high tone Transmit error. Scanner has not completed initializing

between scans. Wait several seconds and scan again.ter Menu Scanninggh tone Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence

performed.

h tone Input error, incorrect bar code or Cancel scanned, wrong entry, incorrect bar code programming sequence; remain in program mode.

tone Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code keypad.

/high/low tone Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting.

r gives a reset beep after g a USB Device Type

Communication with the bus must be established before the scanner can operate at the highest power level.


Trouble

The reset beep occurs more than once

The USB bus may put the 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.

Code 39Hi/lo ton

3 Beeps

Lo/hi/lo

4 Beeps

Lo/hi to

Nothinthe op

Symbotransm

Table 4-3. Beeper Indications (Continued)4-9

shooting

Bufferinge New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.

- long high tone Code 39 buffer is full. tone The buffer was erased, or there was an attempt to

transmit an empty buffer. When the Code 39 buffer was empty, the scanner read a command to clear or to transmit a Code 39 buffer.

- long low tone Error in data transmission.ne A successful transmission of buffered data.

Table 4-4. Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Solutions

g happens when you follow erating instructions.

Check the system power. Ensure there is a battery in the battery box.Be sure the scanner is programmed for the terminal in use.Make sure the scanner is programmed to read the type of bar code you are scanning.Check for loose cable connections.Check the symbol to make sure it is not defaced.Try scanning test symbols of the same code type.

l is decoded, but not itted to the host terminal.

Be sure the proper host type is selected (See Chapter 5).

4-10


Note

Scanned data is incorrectly displayed on the terminal.

Make sure the system is programmed for the correct keyboard type.

For thetransmtransmtone s

Param

Scanne(laser demits f

Table 4-4. Troubleshooting (Continued)Problem Possible Solutions: If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact your distributor or call the Symbol Support Center. See page xi for the telephone number.

Make sure the CAPS LOCK key is off.Be sure the proper host is selected.Be sure editing options (e.g., UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion) are properly programmed.

LS 4007i (USB), no data its, or incorrect data its, or a low/low/low/low

ounds.

Check cable connection to scanner and host.Make sure the correct device options and country code parameters are set for the currently attached scanner.Increase Intercharacter Delay.

eters are not working. Make sure you scan the parameters from the correct section in this guide.If you scanned a Set Defaults bar code, re-enter your parameters.

r displays erratic behavior oesnt come on, scanner

requent beeps).

Make sure your scanner can communicate with your host type.

OperatiLS 400Xi sca1. You can ccodes includand are prescan be recal

Note

Even if the dmust select abegin on pag

The followingscan the app

Set Default P

Host Type

Beeper ToneChapter 5 Parameter Menus

onal Parametersnners are shipped with the settings shown in Default Parameters on page 5-

hange these parameter values or settings by scanning the appropriate bar ed in this chapter. These parameter values are stored in non-volatile memory erved even when the scanner is powered down. The default parameter values led by scanning the Set All Defaults bar code on page 5-6.

: The ability to scan PDF417 bar codes is not enabled by default. You must program the scanner to read PDF417 bar codes by scanning the Enable PDF417 bar code on page 5-76.

efault parameters suit your needs, if you are not using a Synapse cable you terminal type. After you hear the power-up beeps, select a host type, which e 5-7.

table lists the defaults for all parameters. If you wish to change any option, ropriate bar code(s).

Table 5-1. Default Parameters

Parameter Default Page Numberarameter All Defaults 5-6

See page 5-1 5-7High Frequency 5-125-1

5-2


Beeper Volume High 5-13Laser On Time 3.0 seconds 5-14

Power Mode

Beep After G

Transmit No

PDF Decode

Linear Code

Bi-directiona

UPC/EANUPC-A

UPC-E

UPC-E1EAN-8

EAN-13

Bookland EA

Decode UPC

Decode UPC

Transmit UP

Transmit UP

Transmit UP

UPC-A PreaUPC-E Prea

UPC-E1 Pre

Convert UPCConvert UPC

EAN-8 Zero

Table 5-1. Default Parameters (Continued)Parameter Default Page NumberLow Power 5-15

ood Decode Enable 5-16

Read Message Disable 5-17 Feedback Enable 5-18

Type Security Levels 1 5-19

l Redundancy Disable 5-21

Enable 5-22

Enable 5-22

Disable 5-22

Enable 5-23

Enable 5-23

N Disable 5-24

/EAN Supplementals Ignore 5-25/EAN Supplemental Redundancy 7 5-26

C-A Check Digit Enable 5-27C-E Check Digit Enable 5-27C-E1 Check Digit Enable 5-27mble System Character 5-28mble System Character 5-29

amble System Character 5-30

-E to A Disable 5-31-E1 to A Disable 5-32

Extend Disable 5-33

Parameter Menus

Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type Type is EAN-8 5-34

UPC/EAN Security Levels 0 5-35

UPC/EAN CCode 128

Code 128

UCC/EAN-1Code 39

Code 39

Trioptic CodeConvert Cod

Code 32 Pre

Set Length(sCode 39 Che

Transmit Co

Code 39 FulBuffer Code

Code 93

Code 93Set Length(sInterleaved

Interleaved 2

Set Length(sI 2 of 5 Chec

Transmit I 2

Convert I 2 o

Table 5-1. Default Parameters (Continued)Parameter Default Page Number5-3

oupon Code Disable 5-37

Enable 5-38

28 Disable 5-39

Enable 5-40

39 Disable 5-41

e 39 to Code 32 Disable 5-43

fix Disable 5-44

) for Code 39 2 to 55 5-45ck Digit Verification Disable 5-47

de 39 Check Digit Disable 5-48l ASCII Conversion Disable 5-4939 Disable 5-50

Disable 5-53

) for Code 93 4-55 5-542 of 5

of 5 Enable 5-56

) for I 2 of 5 14 5-57k Digit Verification Disable 5-59of 5 Check Digit Disable 5-60f 5 to EAN 13 Disable 5-61

5-4


Discrete 2 of 5

Discrete 2 of 5 Disable 5-62

Set Length(sCodabar

Codabar

Set Lengths CLSI EditingNOTIS Editin

MSI PlesseyMSI Plessey

Set Length(sMSI PlesseyTransmit MS

MSI Plessey

PDF

Enable/Disa

Data Option

Transmit CoPause Durat

Prefix/Suffix

Scan Data T

RS-232C (LSRS-232 HosBaud Rate

Parity

Check Rece

Table 5-1. Default Parameters (Continued)Parameter Default Page Number) for D 2 of 5 12 5-63

Disable 5-65

for Codabar 5-55 5-67Disable 5-68

g Disable 5-69

Disable 5-70

) for MSI Plessey Any Length 5-72 Check Digits One 5-73I Plessey Check Digit Disable 5-74 Check Digit Algorithm Mod 10/Mod 10 5-75

ble PDF Disable 5-76

s

de ID Character None 5-78ion 0 5-79

Values 7013 ( for serial)

5-80

ransmission Format Data as is 5-81

4004i only)t Type Standard 5-10

9600 5-84

None 5-86

ive Errors Do Not Check 5-86

Parameter Menus

Hardware Handshaking None 5-87Software Handshaking None 5-89Host Serial RRTS Line St

Stop Bit Sele

ASCII FormaBeep on Disable 5-93

r Delay 0 5-93

edge (LS 4006i only)edge Host Type IBM PC/AT,

PS/2-50,55SX,60,70,805-11

ction North American 5-94

aracters Send 5-96

r Delay Short (5 ms) 5-97it Enable 5-98

07i only)faults -- 5-99

Type IBM Hand-Held USB 5-99ction North American,

Standard5-102

elay No Delay (0 ms) 5-106 override Disable 5-107

own Characters Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

5-108

5-6


Set Default ParameterScanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Table 5-1 on page 5-1.

Note: The ability to scan PDF417 bar codes is not enabled by default. You must program the scanner to read PDF417 bar codes by scanning the Enable PDF417 bar code on page 5-76.

Set All Defaults

Parameter Menus

Host TypeIf you are using a Synapse cable, Synapse auto-detects your host so no host bar codes need to be scanned. Otherwise, see the following sections to select your host.

IBM 46XTo select one

Note5-7

X Host Types of the following as a POS Interface, scan the appropriate bar code below.

: To properly communicate with 468X/9X terminals, the driver corresponding to the port being used must be loaded and enabled when you are configuring your terminal system. See your terminals operating manual for details.

Port 5B(non-IBM scanner)

Port 9B(IBM hand-held scanner)

Port 17(IBM table top scanner)

5-8


RS-232C Host TypesThree RS-232C hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 5-2). Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal sets the defaults listed below. These defaults take precedence over standard defaults, and remain selected if the Set Defaults bar code is scanned.

Paramet

Transmit

Data TraFormat

Suffix

Baud Ra

Parity

Hardwar

SoftwareSerial Reout

Stop Bit ASCII Fo

Beep On

RTS Line

*In the Niscan bar

**If Nixdoit may apof cyclingTable 5-2. Terminal Specific RS-232C

er Standard ICL FUJITSU NIXDORFMode A/Mode B

PDT 3300**

Code ID No Yes Yes Yes Yes

nsmission Data as is Data/Suffix Data/Suffix Data/Suffix STX/Data/ETX/LRC

CR/LF (7013)

CR (1013) CR (1013) CR (1013) None

te 9600 9600 9600 9600 19200

None Even None Odd Even

e Handshaking None RTS/CTSOption 3

None RTS/CTSOption 3

RTS/CTS Standard

Handshaking None None None None ACK/NAKsponse Time- 2 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 2 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 9.9 sec.

Select One One One One Onermat 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 7-Bit

Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled

State Low High Low *Low = No data to send

Low

xdorf Mode B, if CTS is Low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is High, the user can codes.

rf Mode B or PDT 3300 is scanned without the scanner connected to the proper host, pear unable to scan. If this happens, scan a different RS-232 host type within 5 seconds power to the scanner.

Parameter Menus

RS-232C Host Types (continued)Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal enables the transmission of code ID characters as listed in Table 5-3 below. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. The Transmit Code ID feature should not be enabled for these terminals.

UPC-AUPC-E

EAN-8

EAN-1

Code

Codab

Code

I 2 of 5

Code

D 2 of

UCC/EMSI/P

Bookl

Triopt5-9

Table 5-3. Terminal Specific Code ID Characters

ICL FUJITSU NIXDORF

A A A E E C0

FF FF B

3 F F A

39 C None M

ar N None N

128 L None K

I None I

93 None None L

5 H None H

AN 128 L None Plessey None None O

and EAN F F A

ic None None None

5-10


RS-232C Host Types (continued)To select an RS-232C host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. If you are scanning PDF417 bar codes, only Standard RS-232C or PDT 3300 may be selected.Standard RS-232C

ICL RS-232C

Nixdorf RS-232C Mode A

Nixdorf RS-232C Mode B

Fujitsu RS-232C

PDT 3300

Parameter Menus

Keyboard Wedge Host TypesTo select one of the following as a host interface, scan the appropriate bar code below. 5-11

IBM PC/ATIBM PS/2-50, 55SX, 60, 70, 80

(or compatible)

IBM PC/XT

IBM PS/2-30

NCR 7052

5-12


Beeper ToneTo select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the LOW FREQUENCY, MEDIUM FREQUENCY, or HIGH FREQUENCY bar code.Low Frequency

Medium Frequency

High Frequency

Parameter Menus

Beeper VolumeTo select a beeper volume, scan the LOW VOLUME, MEDIUM VOLUME, or HIGH VOLUME bar code.5-13

Low Volume

Medium Volume

High Volume

5-14


Laser On TimeThis 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.

To set a Lasbeginning onhave a leadinbelow, then sselection, scer On Time, scan the bar code below. Next scan two numeric bar codes page 5-109 that correspond to the desired time on. Single digit numbers must g zero. For example, to set an On Time of .5 seconds, scan the bar code can the 0 and 5 bar codes. If you make an error, or wish to change your

an CANCEL on page 5-111.

Laser On Time

Parameter Menus

Power ModeThis parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When in low power mode, the scanner enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt. When in continuous power mode, power remains on after each5-15

decode attempt.

Continuous On

Low Power

5-16


Beep After Good DecodeScan a bar code below to select whether or not the unit beeps after a good decode. If DO NOT BEEP is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions.Beep After Good Decode

Do Not Beep After Good Decode

Parameter Menus

Transmit No Read MessageScan a bar code below to select whether or not a No Read message is transmitted. When enabled, if a symbol does not decode, NR is transmitted. Any prefixes or suffixes which are enabled are appended around this message. When disabled, if a symbol does not decode, noth5-17

ing is sent to the host.

Enable No Read

Disable No Read

5-18


PDF Decode FeedbackScan a bar code below to select whether or not the unit clicks during PDF417 decoding to indicate proper alignment, motion, and distance.Enable PDF Decode Feedback

Disable PDF Decode Feedback

Parameter Menus

Linear Code Type Security LevelThe LS 400Xi offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g., Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5). Higher security levels are selected for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As security levels increase, the scanners aggressiveness decreases. Select the security leve

Note

Linear SThe following

Linear SAll code type5-19

l appropriate for your bar code quality.

: This does not apply to Code 128.

ecurity Level 1 code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded:

Linear Security Level 1

ecurity Level 2s must be successfully read twice before being decoded.


Code Type LengthCodabar All

MSI Plessey 4 or lessD 2 of 5 8 or less

I 2 of 5 8 or less

5-20


Linear Security Level 3Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded. The following codes must be read three times:

Linear SAll code type

Code Type LengthLinear Security Level 3

ecurity Level 4s must be successfully read three times before being decoded.


MSI Plessey 4 or lessD 2 of 5 8 or less

I 2 of 5 8 or less

Codabar 8 or less

Parameter Menus

Bi-directional RedundancyThis parameter is only valid when a Linear Code Type Security Level (see page 5-19) is enabled. When this parameter is enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse) before being decoded.5-21

Enable Bi-directional Redundancy

Disable Bi-directional Redundancy

5-22


Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A/UPC-E1To enable or disable UPC-E, UPC-A or UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below.

NoteEnable UPC-E

Disable UPC-E

Enable UPC-A

Disable UPC-A

: UPC-E1 symbology is not supported by UCC-EAN and is limited to specific applications.

Enable UPC-E1 Disable UPC-E1

Parameter Menus

Enable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13To enable or disable EAN-8 or EAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below.5-23

Enable EAN-8

Disable EAN-8

Enable EAN-13

Disable EAN-13

5-24


Enable/Disable Bookland EANTo enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable Bookland EAN

Disable Bookland EAN

Parameter Menus

Decode UPC/EAN SupplementalsSupplementals are additionally appended characters (2 or 5) according to specific code format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 13+2). Three options are available.

If UPsupp

If UPis prdeco

An aapprpage

Note5-25

C/EAN with supplemental characters is selected, UPC/EAN symbols without lemental characters are not decoded.C/EAN without supplemental characters is selected, and the LS 400Xi

esented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the UPC/EAN is ded and the supplemental characters ignored.utodiscriminate option is also available. If this option is selected, choose an opriate Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy value from the next . A value of 5 or more is recommended.

: In order to minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, it is recommended that you select whether to read or ignore supplemental characters.

Decode UPC/EAN With Supplementals

Ignore UPC/EAN With Supplementals

Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals

5-26


Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental RedundancyWith Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two to twenty times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with

Scan the barcodes beginmake an erro and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected.

code below to select a decode redundancy value. Next scan two numeric bar ning on page 5-109. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. If you r, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-111.

Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy

Parameter Menus

Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check DigitScan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-A, UPC-E or UPC-E1 check digit.5-27

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

5-28


UPC-A PreambleThree options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (0 for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol.No Preamble ()

System Character( )

System Character & Country Code( )

Parameter Menus

UPC-E PreambleThree options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (0 for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol.5-29

No Preamble ()

System Character( )


5-30


UPC-E1 PreambleThree options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E1 symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (0 for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol.No Preamble ()

System Character( )


Parameter Menus

Convert UPC-E to UPC-AThis parameter converts UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).Scanning DOUPC-E (zero5-31

NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A allows you to transmit suppressed) decoded data.

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A(Enable)

Do Not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A(Disable)

5-32


Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-AThis parameter converts UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).Scanning DOdecoded dat NOT CONVERT UPC-E1 TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E1 a.

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A(Enable)

Do Not Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A(Disable)

Parameter Menus

EAN Zero ExtendIf this parameter is enabled, five leading zeros are added to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols.

Disabling thi5-33

s parameter returns EAN-8 symbols to their normal format.

Enable EAN Zero Extend

Disable EAN Zero Extend

5-34


Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 TypeWhen EAN Zero Extend is enabled, this parameter gives you the option of labeling the extended symbol as either an EAN-13 bar code or an EAN-8 bar code. This affects Transmit Code ID Character.

When EAN Zero Extend is disabled, this parameter has no effect on bar code data.

Type is EAN-8

Type is EAN-13

Parameter Menus

UPC/EAN Security LevelThe LS 400Xi offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that level of secu

UPC/EANThis is the dewhile providi

UPC/EANAs bar code qothers (i.e., 1the misdeco5-35

rity necessary for any given application.

Security Level 0fault setting which allows the scanner to operate in its most aggressive state,

ng sufficient security in decoding in-spec UPC/EAN bar codes.

UPC/EAN Security Level 0

Security Level 1uality levels diminish, certain characters become prone to misdecodes before , 2, 7, 8). If you are experiencing misdecodes of poorly printed bar codes, and

des are limited to these characters, select this security level.


5-36


UPC/EAN Security Level 2If you are experiencing misdecodes of poorly printed bar codes, and the misdecodes are not limited to characters 1, 2, 7, and 8, select this security level.

UPC/EANIf you have trlevel. Be advseverely out decoding abimprove the UPC/EAN Security Level 2

Security Level 3ied Security Level 2, and are still experiencing misdecodes, select this security ised, selecting this option is an extreme measure against misdecoding of spec bar codes. Selection of this level of security significantly impairs the ility of the scanner. If this level of security is necessary, you should try to quality of your bar codes.


Parameter Menus

UPC/EAN Coupon CodeWhen enabled, this parameter decodes UPC-A, UPC-A with 2 supplemental characters, UPC-A with 5 supplemental characters, and UCC/EAN 128 bar codes. Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN With Supplemental Characters must be enabled.5-37

Enable UPC/EAN Coupon Code

Disable UPC/EAN Coupon Code

5-38


Enable/Disable Code 128To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Note: No length setting is required for Code 128.

Enable Code 128

Disable Code 128

Parameter Menus

Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below. (See Appendix A for details on UCC/EAN-128.)5-39

Enable UCC/EAN-128

Disable UCC/EAN-128

5-40


Enable/Disable Code 39To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable Code 39

Disable Code 39

Parameter Menus

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Note5-41

Enable Trioptic Code 39

Disable Trioptic Code 39

: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously. If you get an error beep when enabling Trioptic Code 39, disable Code 39 Full ASCII and try again.

5-42


Convert Unsupported Types to Code 39(LS 4005i Only)Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting unsupported bar code types to Cod

Notee 39 (port 5B only).

: Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function.

Enable Convert Unsupported Types to Code 39

Disable Convert Unsupported Types to Code 39

Parameter Menus

Convert Code 39 to Code 32Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.

Note5-43

: Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function.

Enable Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Disable Convert Code 39 to Code 32

5-44


Code 32 PrefixScan 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

Disable Code 32 Prefix

Parameter Menus

Set Lengths for Code 39Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Len

One Discretselected lengonly Code 39on page 5-1on page 5-111.

Two Discretwo selectedscan 0, 2, 1Numeric barselection, sc5-45

gth Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options.

e Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a th. For example, if you select Code 39 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, symbols containing 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar codes begin

09. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL

Code 39 - One Discrete Length

te Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing lengths. For example, if you select Code 39 Two Discrete Lengths, then , 4, only Code 39 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters are decoded. codes begin on page 5-109. If you make an error or wish to change your an CANCEL on page 5-111.

Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths

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Set Lengths for Code 39 (continued)Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. 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 (single digit numberpage 5-109. 5-111.

Any Lengthnumber of chs must always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page

Code 39 - Length Within Range

- Scanning this option allows you to decode Code 39 symbols containing any aracters.

Code 39 - Any Length

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Code 39 Check Digit VerificationWhen enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol to ensure it complies with specified algorithms. Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this parameter is enabled.5-47

Enable Code 39 Check Digit Verification

Disable Code 39 Check Digit Verification

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Transmit Code 39 Check DigitScan a bar code below to transmit data with or without the check digit.Transmit Code 39 Check Digit(Enable)

Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit(Disable)

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Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCIITo enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character39 Full ASCIemulates theof ABC ENT

The first 32 cas BACKSPASPACE and

The scanner

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and assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, when Code I is enabled and a +B is scanned, it is interpreted as b, %J as ?, and $H keystroke BACKSPACE. Scanning ABC$M outputs the keystroke equivalent ER. Refer to Table A-4 in Appendix A.

odes are non-printable and are assigned to keyboard control characters such CE and RETURN. The other 96 are called printable codes because all but

DELETE produce visible characters.

cannot autodiscriminate between Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII.

Enable Code 39 Full ASCII

Disable Code 39 Full ASCII

: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously. If you get an error beep when enabling Trioptic Code 39, disable Code 39 Full ASCII and try again.

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Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store)When you select the Scan and Store option, all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first character are temporarily buffered in the unit to be transmitted later. The leading space is not buffered.

Decode of a of all buffereSee the follo

When the scleading spac

Scan and Strecommend

While there the paramete

To allow disaBuffer) or clecodes are levalid Code 39 symbol with no leading space causes transmission in sequence d data in a first-in first-out format, plus transmission of the triggering symbol. wing pages for further details.

an and transmit option is selected, decoded Code 39 symbols without es are transmitted without being stored in the buffer.

ore affects Code 39 decodes only. If you select Scan and Store, we that you configure the scanner to decode Code 39 symbology only.

Buffer Code 39(Enable)

Do Not Buffer Code 39(Disable)

is data in the transmission buffer, deleting Code 39 buffering capability via r menu is not allowed. The buffer holds 200 bytes of information.

bling of Code 39 buffering, first force the buffer transmission (see Transmit ar the buffer. Both the CLEAR BUFFER and TRANSMIT BUFFER bar

ngth 1. Be sure Code 39 length is set to include length 1.

Parameter Menus

Buffer DataTo buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled, and a symbol must be read with a space immediately following the start pattern.

Unless symbol overflows the transmission buffer, the scanner issues a lo/hi beep to in

The buffe

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Clear TraTo clear the character, a

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dicate successful decode and buffering. See Overfilling Transmission Buffer.scanner adds the message, excluding the leading space to the transmission r.

ransmission occurs.

nsmission Buffertransmission buffer, scan the following symbol, which contains only a start dash (minus), and a stop character.scanner issues a short hi/lo/hi beep to signal that the transmission buffer has erased, and no transmission has occurred.scanner erases the transmission buffer.ransmission occurs.

Clear Buffer

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Transmit BufferTo transmit the buffer, read a symbol containing either the first or second condition:

1. Only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop character, such as the following symbol. The The The

2. A Code 39

The givin

The The

OverfillinIf the symbo

The high

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Attempt If the symbo

A sh No t The scanner signals that the transmission buffer has been sent (a lo/hi beep).scanner sends the buffer.scanner clears the buffer.

Transmit Buffer

bar code with leading character other than a space.

scanner signals a good decode and buffering of that decode has occurred by g a hi/lo beep.scanner transmits the buffer.scanner signals that the buffer has been transmitted with a lo/hi beep.

g Transmission Bufferl just read results in an overflow of the transmission buffer:scanner indicates that the symbol has been rejected by issuing three long, beeps.ransmission occurs. Data in buffer is not affected.

to Transmit an Empty Bufferl just read was the transmit buffer symbol and the Code 39 buffer is empty:ort lo/hi/lo beep signals that the buffer is empty.ransmission occurs.buffer remains empty.

Parameter Menus

Enable/Disable Code 93To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.5-53

Enable Code 93

Disable Code 93

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Set Lengths for Code 93Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.One Discretselected lengonly Code 93on page 5-1on page 5-111.

Two Discrecontaining tLengths, thare decodedto change ye Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a th. For example, if you select Code 93 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, symbols containing 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar codes begin

09. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL

Code 93 - One Discrete Length

te Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes wo selected lengths. For example, if you select Code 93 Two Discrete en scan 0, 2, 1, 4, only Code 93 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters . Numeric bar codes begin on page 5-109. If you make an error or wish

our selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-111.

Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths

Parameter Menus

Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued)Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. 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 (single digit numberpage 5-109. 5-111.

Any Lengthnumber of ch5-55

s must always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page

Code 93 - Length Within Range

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