Denso GT10Q-SU, GT11Q-HU, GT11Q-SU, GT10Q-HU User Manual

2D Code Handy Scanner

GT10Q-SU / GT11Q-SU
GT10Q-HU / GT11Q-HU

User's Manual

Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.

 DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with,

the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.

 If it is judged by DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED that malfunction of the product is due to the product

having been dropped or subjected to impact, repairs will be made at a reasonable charge even within the

warranty period.
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DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED ("DENSO WAVE") takes reasonable precautions to ensure its products do

not infringe upon any patent of other intellectual property rights of other(s), but DENSO WAVE cannot be

responsible for any patent or other intellectual property right infringement(s) or violation(s) which arise from

(i) the use of DENSO WAVE's product(s) in connection or in combination with other component(s),

product(s), data processing system(s) or equipment or software not supplied from DENSO WAVE; (ii) the use

of DENSO WAVE's products in a manner for which the same were not intended nor designed; or (iii) any

modification of DENSO WAVE's products by other(s) than DENSO WAVE.

 Limited Warranty on Software Products
In no event will DENSO WAVE be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages

(including imaginary profits or damages resulting from interruption of operation or loss of business

information) resulting from any defect in the software or its documentation or resulting from inability to apply

the software or its documentation.

Copyright © DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED, 2005
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in

writing from the publisher.
All products and company names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective holders.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Contents

Preface....................................................................................................................................................................................i

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................................................................................ii

Care and Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................v

Chapter 1 Names and Functions.........................................................................................................................................1

Chapter 2 Preparation.........................................................................................................................................................2

2.1 Operating environment...................................................................................................................................... 2

2.2 Connecting the interface cable to the scanner.................................................................................................... 3

Chapter 3 Connection to the Host Computer--Setting up the USB Interface--...................................................................4

3.1 Setting up the USB-COM interface ...................................................................................................................4

3.2 Setting up the USB keyboard interface............................................................................................................15

Chapter 4 Scanning Codes ...............................................................................................................................................19

Chapter 5 Customizing the Scanner.................................................................................................................................20

Chapter 6 Scanning Control............................................................................................................................................. 21

6.1 Trigger switch control......................................................................................................................................21

6.2 Programmable trigger switch...........................................................................................................................22

6.3 Software control............................................................................................................................................... 22

6.4 Auto sensing mode--Automatic detection of labels..........................................................................................23

Chapter 7 Magic Key Control .......................................................................................................................................... 24

Chapter 8 Scanning Functions..........................................................................................................................................26

8.1 Data verification mode.....................................................................................................................................26

8.1.1 Verification setup procedure................................................................................................................26

8.1.2 Specifying a verification object............................................................................................................ 27

8.1.3 Verification result output..................................................................................................................... 28

8.2 Editing data...................................................................................................................................................... 29

8.2.1 Data extraction mode........................................................................................................................... 29

8.2.1.1 Extracting a data string.....................................................................................................................29

8.2.1.2 Extracting data blocks.......................................................................................................................31

8.2.1.3 Extracting AI (Application Identifier)-prefixed strings.....................................................................33

8.2.2 Delimited-text format conversion mode............................................................................................... 41

8.3 Barcode reader mode ....................................................................................................................................... 42

8.4 Point scan mode............................................................................................................................................... 42

8.5 Scanning a mirror image 2D code....................................................................................................................42

8.6 Scanning a black-and-white inverted code.......................................................................................................42

8.7 Scanning split QR Code symbols.....................................................................................................................43

8.8 Multi-line barcode scanning.............................................................................................................................44

8.8.1 Number of lines....................................................................................................................................44

8.8.2 Data output order................................................................................................................................. 44

8.8.3 Output format.......................................................................................................................................44

Chapter 9 Beeper, Indicator LED, Vibrator and Marker Beam........................................................................................45

9.1 Beeper.............................................................................................................................................................. 45

9.2 Indicator LED.................................................................................................................................................. 46

9.3 Vibrator............................................................................................................................................................ 48

9.4 Marker beam.................................................................................................................................................... 49

Chapter 10 Communication .............................................................................................................................................50

10.1 USB-COM interface.........................................................................................................................................50

10.2 USB keyboard interface................................................................................................................................... 51

10.3 Communication format....................................................................................................................................52

Chapter 11 Image Capturing............................................................................................................................................59

11.1 Outline............................................................................................................................................................. 59

11.2 Image capturing specifications.........................................................................................................................59

Chapter 12 Parameters and Defaults................................................................................................................................61

Chapter 13 QR-Coded Parameter Menu...........................................................................................................................73

13.1 Parameter setting procedure using the QR-coded parameter menu..................................................................73

13.2 QR-coded parameter menu ..............................................................................................................................74

Chapter 14 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................. 84

Appendix 1 Specifications............................................................................................................................................... 85

Appendix 2 Control Commands....................................................................................................................................... 86

Appendix 3 Interface Specifications ................................................................................................................................88

Preface

Please READ through this manual carefully. It will enable you to operate your scanner correctly.
After you have finished reading this manual, keep it handy for speedy reference.

Note: Do not use this scanner in an environment with electrical noise that can trigger malfunction.
Note: Specifications described in this manual are supported by GT10Q Firmware version 2.00 or later.
Note: The shape of the projected area marker differs according to the original target market.

This hand-held scanner with built-in area marker should not be used in the United States and Canada as it does not
meet the specifications required for us e there.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Be sure to observe all these safety precautions.

 Plea se READ throug h these in structi o ns carefully. They will enable you to use the sca nner correctly.
 Always keep this manual nearby for speedy reference.

Strict observance of these warnings and cautions is a MUST for preventing accidents that could result in bodily
injury and substantial property damage. Make sure you fully understand all definitions of these terms and symbols
given below before you proceed to the text itself.

Alerts you to those conditions which could cause serious bodily injury or death if the
instructions are not followed correctly.

Alerts you to those conditions which could cause minor bodily injury or substantial
property damage if the instructions are not followed correctly.

Meaning of Symbols

A triangle (
electrical shock.

A diagonal line through a circle (
picture inside. Here you see a screwdriver inside the circle, meaning that you should not disassemble.

A black circle (
you MUST unplug the power cord.

) with a picture inside alerts you to a warning of danger. Here you see the warning for

) alerts you to something you should not do; it may or may not have a

) with a picture inside alerts you to something you MUST do. This example shows that

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• When introducing the scanner in those systems t hat could affect hum an lives (e.g., medicines
management system), develop applications carefully through redundancy and safety design
which avoids the feasibility of affecting human lives even if a data error occurs.

• If smoke, abnormal odors or noises come from the scanner, immediately switch off the hos t
computer, unplug the interface cable, and c ont ac t your nearest dealer.

Failure to do so could cause fire or electrical shock.

• If foreign material or water gets into the scanner, immediately switch off the host computer,
unplug the interface cable, and contact your nearest dealer.

Failure to do so could cause fire or electrical shock.

• If you drop the scanner so as to affect the operation or damage its housing, switch off the host
computer, unplug the interface cable, and c ont ac t your nearest dealer.

Failure to do so could cause fire or electrical shock.

• Never bring any metals into contact with the terminals in connec t ors .

Doing so could produce a large current through the scanner, resulting in heat or fire, as well as

damage to the scanner.

• Never use the scanner on the line volt age ot her t han t he s pec if ied level.

Doing so could cause the scanner to break or burn.

• Do not use the scanner where any inflammable gases may be emitted.

Doing so could cause fire.

• Do not subject the scanning window of the scanner to direct sunlight for extended periods.
Doing so could damage the scanner, resulting in a fire.

• The scanner uses a laser light for indicating
the scan range. The intensity of laser light
might be too low to inflict bodily injury.
However, do not look into the laser beam.

The scanner complies with IEC

60825-1:1993+A2:2001 and 21 CFR

1040.10, 1040.11 except for deviations
pursuant to Laser notice No. 50, dated July
26,2001.

In accordance with Clause 5, IEC 60825-1,

the following information is provided to the
user:

LASER LIGHT
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

Caution – Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.

To System Designers:

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• Do not put the scanner on an unstable or inclined plane.

The scanner may drop, creating injuries.

• Never put the scanner in places where there are excessively high temperatures, suc h as inside
closed-up automobiles, or in places exposed to direct s unlight .

Doing so could affect the housing or parts, resulting in a fire.

• Avoid using the scanner in extremely humid areas, or where there are drastic temperature
changes.

Moisture will get into the scanner, resulting in malfunction, fire or electrical shock.

• Do not place the scanner anyplace where it may be subjected to oily smok e or steam, e.g., near
a cooking range or humidifier.

Doing so could result in a fire or electrical shock.

• Never disassemble or modify the scanner; doing so could result in an accident such as break or
fire.

Doing so could result in a fire or electrical shock.

• Never cover or wrap up the scanner in a cloth or blanket.

Doing so could cause the scanner to heat up inside, def orming its housing, resulting in a fire.
Always use the scanner in a well-ventilated area.

• Do not scratch or modify the scanner or its interface cable. Do not bend, twist, pull, or heat the
cable.

Doing so could damage the scanner or its interface cable, creating a fire hazard.

Never

disassemble

• Do not put heavy material on the scanner or its interface cable, or allow the cable to get
pressed under heavy material.

• Do not look into the light source from the scanning window or do not point the scanning window
at other people's eyes.

Eyesight may be damaged by direct exposure to this light.

• Do not use the scanner if your hands are wet or damp.

Doing so could result in an electrical shock.

• Never use chemicals or organic solvent s suc h as benzene and thinner to clean the housing. Do
not apply insecticide to the scanner.

Doing so could result in a marred or cracked housing, elec t ric al s hoc k or f ire.

• Do not use the scanner with anti-slip gloves containing plastic izer.

The scanner housing may be broken, creating injuries, electrical shock, or fire.

• If the interface cable is damaged (e.g., exposed or broken lead wires), stop using it and contact
your nearest dealer.

Failure to do so could result in a fire or electrical shock.

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Care and Maintenance

Dust or dirt accumulating on the clear plate of the code reading window will affect reading performance. If you use
the scanner in dusty areas, therefore, periodically check the clear plate and clean it if dusty.

• To clean the plate, first blow the dust away with an airbrush. Then wipe the plate with a cotton swab or the similar
soft one gently.

• If sand or hard particles have accumulated, never rub the plate; doing so will scratch or damage it. Blow the
particles away with an airbrush or a soft brush.

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Chapter 1 Names and Functions

Reading window

Bring this window to a code to
be scanned.

Trigger switch

Press this switch to start code
reading.

(Refer to Chapter 6 for details.)

Indicator LED

Illuminates in blue when the scanner has read a code
successfully. If any error occurs, this LED flashes in
red.

(Refer to Section 9.2 for details.)

Magic key

cts as an auxiliary key for scanning

or transferring data.
(Refer to Chapter 7 for details.)

Vibrator

The vibrator is integrated here.
(Refer to Section 9.3 for details.)

Interface cable

USB interface cable that connects
your scanner to a host computer or
other host equipment.

(Refer to Chapter 3 for connection
to the host computer and setting up
of the USB interface.)

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Chapter 2 Preparation

2.1 Operating environment

The scanner requires a host computer equipped with a USB port. The operating environment differs depending upon
whether you use the USB-COM interface or USB keyboard interface as listed below.

USB-COM interface:

To use this interface, you need to install the dedicated USB-COM device driver (virtual COM port driver) to the host
computer. This interface allows you to use the scanner in applications using the conventional serial port. For
instructions how to set up the device driver, refer to Chapter 3, Section 3.1. For the interface specifications, refer to
Chapter 10, Section 10.1.

This interface is selected by default.

USB keyboard interface:

No dedicated USB device driver is required. Via this interface, data scanned by the scanner can be entered to the
cursor position in your application. For instructions how to set up the device driver, refer to Chapter 3, Section 3.2.
For the interface specifications, refer to Chapter 10, Section 10.2.

You can switch between the USB-COM interface and USB keyboard interface by using the QR-coded parameter
menu (provided in Chapter 13) or the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D)*.

To use the USB-COM interface

(factory default):

Host computer PC/AT or AT/AT compatible PC equipped with a USB port

Windows 98SE Windows 98/98SE Operating System (OS)

Windows 2000 Professional

Windows XP Home/Professiona l

USB driver USB-COM device driver

provided by DENSO WAVE

To use the USB keyboard interface:

Windows Me

OS-supplied device driver

Note: The scanner cannot be used on Windows NT that does not support any USB device.

Using the QR-coded parameter menu (provided in Chapter 13) or the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D)*
can switch between the USB-COM interface and USB keyboard interface. Connecting the scanner's USB interface
cable to the host computer or USB hub while holding down the magic key also switches from the current interface to
another one; from the USB-COM int erface to USB keyboard interface, or vice versa.

The interface setting will be retained even if the power is off.

* The configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D) is available as free downloads from our website at

http://www.denso-wave.com/

.

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2.2 Connecting the interface cable to the scanner

(1) Pull the connector cover of the interface cable off its connector as shown below.
(2) Plug the interface cable connector into the connector located in the bottom of the scanner.
Note: As shown below, hold the scanner body, align the

scanner, and fully insert the interface cable connector.

Scanner

Interface cable connector

Connector cover

mark on the cable connector with that on the

mark

mark

(3) Align the two bosses on the connector cover with cutouts in the scanner body, fit the connector cover into the

scanner, and turn it clockwise to lock it.

Cutout

Connector cover

Boss

Turn the cover until the
bosses come to be
horizontal.

Connector cover

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Chapter 3 Connection to the Host Computer--Setting up the USB Interface--

The scanner receives and sends data from/to the host computer through the USB-COM interface or USB keyboard
interface. You need to set up the device driver designed for the interface to be used.

Notes for connecting the USB interface cable

 When plugging and unplugging the USB connector, put an interval of at least 10 seconds between those actions

since Windows may take several to 10 seconds to add or delete the USB device.

 Hot plugging/unplugging is allowed for USB devices. However, do not plug or unplug the USB connector when:

- The computer is on standby (in suspend mode) or

- The COM port is open with the USB-COM interface being used. (Hot plugging/unplugging under this condition

may not only lose data but affect the system badly.)

 When the host computer is processing the scanner connection, do not plug or unplug any other USB device cables.
 Never disconnect the USB interface cable when the scanner is communicating. Doing so will not only lose data but

affect the system badly.

 Directly connect the scanner to the USB port on the host computer or to the self-powered hub. The scanner may

not be connected to some types of hubs. If the operation of the hub-connected scanner is unstable, connect it
directly to any USB port on the host computer.

 Do not use any extension cord.

3.1 Setting up the USB-COM interface

Using the USB-COM interface requires installing the USB-COM device driver provided by DENSO WAVE to the
host computer. The driver can be downloaded for free from our website at:

http://www.denso-wave.com/

The file downloaded contains the USB-COM device driver and uninstaller which are compressed. It is a
self-extracting file. Store the file into a folder and then double-click its icon to extract it.

Connecting the USB interface cable to the host's USB port or USB hub automatically runs the system-supplied driver
setup wizard on the host computer. Follow the wizard and install the USB-COM device driver.

The setup procedure on each of Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP is described on the
following pages.

Notes for installing the USB－ COM device driver

 If our USB-COM device driver has not been installed on your computer, do not connect the scanner to the USB

port before or when you switch the computer on. Connecting it at such timing will start installing our USB device
driver during booting, so the driver installation may not be completed successfully.

 If it is impossible to install our USB-COM device driver, any similar USB device driver may have been already

installed on your computer. If it has, remove the USB device driver from the device manager and reinstall our
USB-COM device driver. Note that before the removal, you should confirm that the currently installed USB
device driver is not used for other USB devices.

 If you are using any DENSO WAVE USB device operated by our USB-COM device driver, no driver installation

is required since the USB-COM device driver already installed on your computer will be automatically used.

If you want to install a new USB-COM device driver, uninstall the previously installed similar driver using the

dedicated uninstaller before installing a new one.

 Store the Windows 98SE/Me device driver file (dwcom9x.ini, dwcom9x.sys, dwport.ini, and dwport.vxd) and

Windows 2000/XP device driver file (dwcom.ini and dwcom.sys) in separate folders. (That is, do not extract those
driver files in the same folder.)

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 When installing device drivers, be sure to specify the driver designed for the Windows version running on the host

computer. Installing any driver designed for different Windows versions might damage the system.
< If you have installed or attempted to install any wrong driver: >
Windows 98SE: Choose View | Options and select "Show hidden files."
Windows Me/2000/XP: Choose Tools | Folder Options and select "Show hidden files and folders" and clear the

"Hide protected operating system files" c heck box.
And then, follow the recovery procedure given below.

- If you have installed the device driver designed for Windows 2000/XP family to Windows 98SE/Me:
The wrong device will be ma rked wit h th e

when the Wind ows devic e mana ger is open ed. R emove the wrong

device with the following steps:

1) Remove the

DENSO WAVE USB-COM Port from the device man ager.

2) Remove the followi ng files if any at the following locations:

C:

Windows Inf Other DENSO WAVEdwcom.inf

C:

Windows Inf Dwcom.inf, Dwcom.pnf, Dwcom9x.inf, Dwcom9x.pnf, Dwport.inf,

Dwport.pnf

C:

Windows System Dwport.vxd

C:

Windows System32 drivers Dwport.sys

3) Reboot the host computer.

- If you attempted to install the device driver designed for Windows 98 family to Windows 2000/XP:
Windows 2000/XP issued an error and rejected the driver installation. To recover from the error state, perform the

following steps:

1) Remove the

2) Remove Oem*.i nf files having th e same contents of Dwcom 9x.inf from C:

USB Device GT10Q-SU/HU from the device manager.

Winnt Inf folder. (To find those
files, open the Dwcom9x.inf file stored on the installer CD using Note Pad and copy the character string(s) on
the top li ne, open th e

Winnt Inf f ol d er , cl i c k Search on the tool bar, paste the string(s) into the Containing

text box, and click Search Now.)

3) Remove Oem*.pnf files (a compiled file of the Oem*.inf files), where * is the same number as Oem*.inf files.

4) Remove the followi ng files if any at the following locations:
C:

Winnt Inf Dwcom.inf, Dwcom.pnf, Dwcom9x.inf, Dwcom9x.pnf, Dwport.inf,

Dwport.pnf

C:

Winnt System Dwport.vxd

C:

Winnt System32 drivers Dwcom9x.sys

Note: For Windows XP, read C:

Winnt … as C: Windows …

5) Reboot the host computer.
After completion of the procedure above, reinsta ll our USB-COM devic e driver.

 In Windows 2000/XP, before unplugging the USB interface cable, use the Hardware wizard in the Control Panel to

stop the d evice.

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When configuring the COM port:

 In Windows 2000/XP, if you connect the scanner to your computer first time or have changed the COM port for

the scanner or hub, then confirm the COM port number on the Windows device manager or the like before use.

 Windows 98SE/Me will automatically assign the COM port number according to the OS specifications so that the

port number cannot be fixed. This may cause the COM port number to be changed at the time of next rebooting of
the host computer if (1) you have connected the scanner to the COM port first time or (2) you have changed the
configuration as given below:

- Changing the number of the scanner units connected to the COM ports

- Changing the COM port to which the scanner or hub is connected.
In such a case, reboot the host computer, open the device manager, and check the COM port number actually

assigned by OS before use.

 To use two or more communications processors (software) or scanners concurrently on your computer, be sure to

assign a unique COM port to each of them.

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Installation procedure

Follow the procedure shown below to install the USB-COM device driver that comes with the scanner in a CD-ROM.

• The CD-ROM includes drivers for Windows 98SE/Me and those for Windows 2000/XP, and an exclusive
uninstaller which can be commonly used with all Windows versions.

• To uninstall these drivers, use the exclusive uninstaller.

• For Windows 2000/XP, administrative permission (Administrator Login) is necessary to install/uninstall drivers.

Windows 98SE
(1) Switch your computer on to run Windows 98SE.
(2) Double-click the driver icon to extract it.

(3) Connect the scanner's USB interface cable to the computer

or USB hub, and the "New Hardware Found" appears.

(4) The Add New Hardware Wizard starts.
Click Next to proceed.

(5) Select Search for the best driver for your device.

(Recommended), then click Next.

(6) Select the Specify a location chec k b ox, s pec ify th e folder

("WIN9X") where extract ed drivers for Windows 98SE /Me
are located (or click Browse to specify it), and then click
Next.

NOTE: Do not specify any folder other than "WIN9X."

Doing so may affect the system badly.

NOTE: This sample assumes that the drivers have been

extracted in D: DRIVER. You need to specify the folder
where you have ac tually extracted the drivers.

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(7) If "DENSO WAVE USB-COM Port" is found as "The

updated driver (Recommended)", then click Next.

(8) If this screen appears showing that Windows is now read

to install the best driver for the DENSO WAVE USB-COM
Port, then click Next.

(9) If this screen app ears, click Finish.
When copying driver files is finished, "New Hardware

Found" messages for "Unknown device" and "DENSO
WAVE USB-COM Port" appear in this order.

All installation processes are completed.

(10) To make sure that the USB-COM device driver has been

successfully installed, open the Windows' Device Manager.

If DENSO WAVE USB-COM Port is added to the

sub-tree of Ports (COM & LPT) as shown at left, the
scanner is connected normally.

If the device is not added or it is marked with

remove this driver with the uninstaller, reboot your
computer, and perform the above connection process again.

or ,

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Windows Me
(1) Switch your computer on to run Windows Me.
(2) Double-click the driver icon to extract it.
(3) Connect the scanner's USB interface cable to the computer or USB hub, and the "USB Device" is found as a new

hardware device.

(4) The Add New Hardware Wizard starts.
Select Specify the location of the driver. (Advanced),

then click Next.

(5) Select the Specify a location check box, spec ify the fold er

("WIN9X") where extract ed drivers for Windows 98SE /Me
are located (or click Browse to specify it), and then click
Next.

NOTE: Do not specify any folder other than "WIN9X."

Doing so may affect the system badly.

NOTE: This sample assumes that the drivers have been

extracted in D: DRIVER. You need to specify the folder
where you have ac tually extracted the drivers.

(6) If this screen appears showing that Windows is now read

to install the best driver for the DENSO WAVE USB-COM
Port, then click Next.

(7) If this screen app ears, click Finish.
When copying driver files is finished, "New hardware

found" messages for "Unknown device" and "DENSO
WAVE USB-COM Port" appear in this order.

All installation processes are completed.

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(8) To make sure that the USB-COM device driver has been

successfully installed, open the Windows' Device Manager.

If DENSO WAVE USB-COM Port is added to the

sub-tree of Ports (COM & LPT) as shown at left, the
scanner is connected normally.

If the device is not added or it is marked with

or ,
remove this driver with the uninstaller, reboot your
computer, and perform the above connection process again.

Windows 2000
(1) Switch your computer on to run Windows 2000. Log on as an Administrator.
(2) Double-click the driver icon to extract it.

(3) Connect the scanner's USB interface cable to the computer

or USB hub, and the "Found New Hardware" appears.

(4) The Found New Hardware Wizard starts.
Click Next to proceed.

(5) Select Search for a suitable driver for my device

(recommended), then click Next.

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(6) Select the Specify a location check box, then click Next.

(7) Specify the folder ("WIN2K") where extracted drivers for

Windows 2000/XP are located (or click Browse to specif
it), and then click OK.

NOTE: Do not specify any folder other than "WIN2K."

Doing so may affect the system badly.

NOTE: This sample assumes that the drivers have been

extracted in D: DRIVER. You need to specify the folder
where you have ac tually extracted the drivers.

(8) Wait for the screen shown at left to appear and check that

DRIVER¥WIN2K DWCOM.INF is found, then click

the
Next.

(This sample shows that the dwcom.inf is stored in D:

DRIVER WIN2K.)

(9) Even if the "Digital Signature Not Found" appears, you

must continue this installation. Click Yes.

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(10) If the completion screen appears, click Finish.

(11) To make sure that the USB-COM device driver has been

successfully installed, open the Windows' Device Manager.

If DENSO WAVE USB-COM Port is added to the

sub-tree of Ports (COM & LPT) as shown at left, the
scanner is connected normally.

If the device is not added or it is marked with

remove this driver with the uninstaller, reboot your
computer, and perform the above connection process again.

Windows XP
(1) Switch your computer on to run Windows XP. Log on as an Administrator.
(2) Double-click the driver icon to extract it.

(3) Connect the scanner's USB interface cable to the computer

or USB hub, and the "Found New Hardware" appears on the
task tray.

(4) The Found New Hardware Wizard starts.
Select Install from a list or specific location. (Advanced),

then click Next.

or ,

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(5) Select Search for the best driver in these locations and

Include this location in the searchc h eck b ox, t h en s p ec if
the folder ("WIN2K") where drivers for Windows 2000/XP
are located (or click Browse to specify it), and then click
Next.

NOTE: Do not specify any folder other than "WIN2K."

Doing so may affect the system badly.

NOTE: This sample assumes that the drivers have been

extracted in D: DRIVER. You need to specify the folder
where you have ac tually extracted the dri v ers.

(6) Even i f the caution a bout Windows Logo testing (WHQL)

appears, you must continue this installation. Click
Continue Anyway.

(7) If the completion screen appears, click Finish.

(8) When copying driver files is finished, the hint message

"Found New Hardware" appears on the task tray.

All installation processes are completed.

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(9) To make sure that the USB-COM device driver has been

successfully installed, open the Windows' Device Manager.

If DENSO WAVE USB-COM Port is added to the

sub-tree of Ports (COM & LPT) as shown at left, the
scanner is connected normally.

If the device is not added or it is marked with

or ,
remove this driver with the uninstaller, reboot your
computer, and perform the above connection process again.

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3.2 Setting up the USB keyboard interface

The USB keyboard interface requires the USB device class driver for HID (Human Interface Device) which is
included in Windows 98 or later Operating Systems and whose setup wizard will automatically run. You do not need
to install the device driver.

Note: If the USB-COM interface is set up, switch it to the USB keyboard interface by scanning the "USB keyboard
interface" QR Code symbol given in Section 13.2 with the parameter setting procedure in Section 13.1.

Connecting the USB interface cable to the host's USB port or USB hub automatically runs the system-supplied driver
setup wizard. Follow the wizard and set up the driver. The setup procedure on each of Windows 98/98SE, Windows
Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP is described below.

Windows 98/98SE

(1) Switch the computer on to run Windows 98/98SE.
(2) Connect the scanner interface cable to the computer or USB hub.
Add New Hardware Wizard starts.

(3) Click Next to proceed.

(4) Select the "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific

location, so you can select the driver you want." and click
Next.

(5) Wait for the screen shown at left to appear, select "USB

Human Interface Device," and click Next.

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(6) Wait for the screen shown at left to appear and click Next.

(7) Wait for the screen shown at left to appea r and cli ck Finish

to return to Windows.

(8) To check whether the USB device is working normally,

open the Windows’ Device Manager.

If USB Human Interface Device is added to the sub-tree o

Human Interface Devices as shown at left, the scanner is
connected normally.

If the device is not listed or it is marked with

erform the above connection process again from the

beginning.

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Windows Me

(1) Switch the computer on to run Windows Me.
(2) Connect the scanner interface cable to the computer or USB hub.

(3) Wait for New Hardware Found wizard to start.
Windows will automatically configure the scanner. Upon

completion of the configuration, the screen shown at left
automatically disappears.

(4) To check whether the USB device is working normally,

open the Windows’ Device Manager.

If USB Human Interface Device is added to the sub-tree o

Human Interface Devices as shown at left, the scanner is
connected normally.

If the device is not listed or it is marked with

is not working normally. Perform the connection process
above again. If marked with

, the device is disabled, so

enable it in the Property dialog. If marked with a
device is working normally*.

* The scanner is designed to work with the default device

driver of Windows Me but the device name is not
officially regist ered to the dri ver, so the d evice is ma rked
with an

There is no problem with d river operation.

.

Windows 2000

(1) Switch the computer on to run Windows 2000. Log on as an Administrator.
(2) Connect the scanner interface cable to the computer or USB hub.

, the device

, the

(3) Wait for Found New Hardware wizard to start.
Windows will automatically configure the scanner. Upon

completion of the configuration, the screen shown at left
automatically disappears.

(4) To check whether the USB device is working normally,

open the Windows’ Device Manager.

If USB Human Interface Device is added to the sub-tree of

Human Interface Devices as shown at left, the scanner is
connected normally.

If the device is not added or it is marked with

remove this driver with the uninstaller, reboot you
computer, and perform the above connection process again.

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Windows XP

(1) Switch the computer on to run Windows XP. Log on as an Administrator.
(2) Connect the scanner interface cable to the computer or USB hub.

(3) Wait for the Found New Hardw are hint to pop up on the

Windows task tray.

Windows will automatically configure the scanner. Upon

completion of the configuration, the screen shown at left
automatically disappears.

(4) To check whether the USB device is working normally,

open Windows’ Device Manager.

If USB Human Interface Device is added to the sub-tree o

Human Interface Devices as shown at left, the scanner is
connected normally.

If the device is not added or it is marked with

remove this driver with the uninstaller, reboot you
computer, and perform the above connection process again.

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Chapter 4 Scanning Codes

(1) Bring the reading window to a target code and press the trigger switch. The marker beam comes on, indicating

the scan range. Align the center of the marker beam with that of the t arget code.

(This step is not required in continuous reading modes 1, 2 and auto sensing mode.)

Scan range

Marker beam

Trigger switch

Scanning distance

Indicator LED

(2) Wait for the indicator LED to turn green, the beeper to sound and the vibrator to operate, indicating a successful

read.

Note: The actual scan range is narrower than the marker range. The scan range is approx. 2.4" (6 cm) wide by 1.6" (4
cm) high when the scanning distance is approx. 3.9" (10 cm).

Note: The marker range should only be used as a guide. It does not assure that a code within the marker range can be
read.

Note: Allow only a single code to come within the scan range except when the multi-line code scanning is allowed. If
two or more codes fall within the scan range at the same time, the scanner may fail to read or read those codes in
alternation.

Note: The scanner can read codes omnidirectionally. Note that a target code plus its margin should lie within the scan
range.

Note: If the scanner fails to read due to specular effects or other factors, change the scanning angle of the reading
window or the distance from the codes, and repeat the process. (Specular effects occur when the reflection of the light
from the label surface is too strong, such as when the reflecting surface is polished or covered with vinyl.)

 Scanning mode

Regular read mode This mode transfers the code data when the scanner has read the code successfully.
Data verification mode This mode verifies the code data against the master data stored in the scanner.

(Refer to Chapter 8, Section 8.1 for details.)

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Chapter 5 Customizing the Scanner

You can customize the scanner by modifying communications conditions, readable code types, and other scanner
parameters with the QR-coded parameter menu
retain t heir settings even when the power is off.

or the configuration software ScannerSetting_2D*. These paramet ers

(1) Scanning parameter setting QR Code symbols in the QR-coded parameter menu
(The QR-coded parameter menu is given in Chapter 13.)

(2) Using the configuration software (ScannerSetting 2D)
The configuration software also offers batch-process QR Code printouts for ready by scanners in the field. Those

printouts can be scanned by the scanner.

Note: Selecting the USB keyboard interface disables the configuration software.

* The configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D) can be downloaded for free from our website at

http://www.denso-wave.com/

.

* in your computer.

by pressing the trigger switch.

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Chapter 6 Scanning Control

Two types of scanning controls are available--Trigger switch control and Software control.
Trigger switch control: Pressing the trigger switch readies the scanner for scanning. (Refer to Section 6.1.)
Software control: Instead of pressing the trigger switch, you send control commands from the host computer via the

USB interface to ready the scanner for scanning or put the scanner on standby. (Refer to Section 6.3.)

6.1 Trigger switch control

Pressing the trigger switch turns on the illumination LEDs and readies the scanner for scanning. The scanner supports
the following five t rigger switch operat ing modes. Select th e one that best meet s your needs usi ng the QR-cod ed
parameter menu or the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D).

(1) Auto-off mode

Holding down the trigger switch lights the illumination LEDs for a maximum of 5 seconds, during which the scanner
is ready to scan.

When a code is read successfully or approx. 5 seconds have elapsed, the illumination LEDs automatically go off and
the scanner switches to standby.

If the trigger switch is released within approx. 5 seconds, the scanner switches to standby.

(2) Momentary switching mode

Only while you hold down the trigger switch, the illumination LEDs light and the scanner is ready to scan.
When you release the trigger switch or a code is read successfully, the illumination LEDs go off and the scanner

switches to standby.

(3) Alternate switching mode

Each tim e you press the tri gger switch, the scanner toggles b etween the ready-to-scan and st andby states.

(4) Continuous reading mode 1

When you turn the scanner on, the scanner lights the illumination LEDs and becomes ready to scan. The scanner
ignores all trigger switch input.

If the scanner receives the Z, READOFF or LOFF command, it switches to standby; if it receives the R, READON or
LON command, it becomes ready to scan.

You can select whether or not the scanner transmits the ERROR command when the scanner cannot complete
scanning and switches to standby, using the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D).

(5) Continuous reading mode 2

This mode is functionally equivalent to the continuous reading mode 1, except that the scanner waits for a command
upon completion of scanning. To become ready to scan, the scanner should receive the Z, READOFF or LOFF
command to switch to standby and then receive the R, READON or LON command.

You can select whether or not the scanner transmits the ERROR command when the scanner cannot complete
scanning and switches to standby, using the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D).

Note: When you are setting parameters using the QR-coded parameter menu, the scanner is always in the auto-off mode
regardless of the trigger switch operating mode selected.

Note: The trigger switch is disabled as long as the scan lock (refer to Chapter 8, Section 8.1.3) is in effect in the data
verification mode.

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6.2 Programmable trigger switch

The configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D) provides a choice of three functions each for the fully depressed and
halfway position s of the trigger switch.

Scan: The switch position turns on the marker beam and scans a code.
Marker: The switch position turns on the marker beam.
None: The switch position does nothing.

Note, however, that the setting for the halfway position overrides the one for the fully depressed position if it has a
higher priority--that is, appears earlier in the above list. Specifying "Scan" for the halfway position and "Marker" for
the fully depressed position, for example, produces scanning for both positions.

6.3 Software control

You can control the scanner by sending scanning control commands from the host computer via the USB interface,
instead of pressing the trigger switch.

Scanning control commands include R, READON, LON, Z, READOFF and LOFF and are restricted by the trigger
switch operating modes, as listed below.

Trigger switch operating modes

Commands Description

R,

READON,

LON

Z,

READOFF,

LOFF

Ready-to-scan commands
Upon receipt of one of these commands,

the scanner lights the illumination LEDs
and becomes ready to scan.

Standby commands
Upon receipt of one of these commands,

the scanner turns off the illumination
LEDs and switches to standby.

Auto-off

mode

Momentary

switching

mode

-- -- -- √ √

-- -- -- √ √

Alternate

switching

mode

Each of these commands should be enclosed with a header and terminator for transmission according to the
communications conditions of the scanner.

(√ : Command valid)

Continuous

reading
mode 1

Continuous

reading
mode 2

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6.4 Auto sensing mode--Automatic detection of labels

In Auto sensing mode, bringing a code label within the scan range of the reading window turns on the illumination
LEDs and makes the scanner read the code. No trigger switch operation is required. Use this mode when the scanner
is stationary to a stand and a code label is moved.

The illumination LEDs come on when you bring a code label within the designated range or move a code label within
the same range. These LEDs go off when a code label is moved away from the range or stays within the range without
move for approx. 3 seconds.

The scanner offers a choice of three sensitivity levels for responding to codes. Switch to a higher sensitivity level if
the illumination LEDs will not come on when a code is brought into the range, for example.

Note: Even if you do not bring a code label within the scan range, the illumination LEDs may come on when the
ambient level of light changes or any shadows move within the scan range.

Note: To enable the scanner to work properly in the auto sensing mode, an ambient illuminance of at least 500 lx is
required.

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Chapter 7 Magic Key Control

The magic key can act as an auxiliary key for scanning or data transfer. You can assign any of the following six
functions or no function at all to the magic key. Select the function that best meets your needs using the configuration
software (ScannerSetting_2D).

(1) Readable code switching function

Each time you press the magic key, the scanner switches between two readable codes selected in advance with the
configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D).

Using this function allows the scanner to also read codes that you have disabled for scanning.
Pressing the magic key five times within 2 seconds temporarily disables this function to allow the scanner to read

codes other than the two pre-selected codes. Pressing the magic key again re-enables this function.

(2) Data retransfer function

Pressing the magic key retransfers the last data sent. Note, however, that the scanner ignores this command if there is
no such data available--that is, if you have turned off the power since the last read operation.

(3) Specific character transfer function

Pressing the magic key transfers a character sequence (max. 10 bytes) specified with the configuration software
(ScannerSetting_2D).

(4) Ready/standby switching function

When continuous reading mode 1 or 2 is selected as a trigger switch operating mode, pressing the magic key switches
the scanner state between standby and ready-to-scan.

If the notification of a reading failure function is enabled, switching from ready to standby state before scanning is
completed will send the ERROR command to the host computer.

(5) Marker mode switching function

Pressing t he magic key switches the m arker mode between the "Always ON" an d the curr ent marker setting.

(6) Barcode reader mode switching function

Pressing the magic key switches between the normal reader mode and barcode reader mode (see Section 8.3)
regardless of th e current ba rcode reader mod e setting (ena bled or disa bled). In th e barcode r eader mode, t he point
scan mode (see Section 8.4) becomes disabled, even if it has been enabled with the configuration software
(ScannerSetting_2D).

(7) No function

If no function has been assigned to the magic key, pressing the key produces no operation.

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The following table lists the relationship between the magic key functions and trigger switch operating modes. (It
applies to both the regular read mode and data verification mode.) The "--" indicates that the scanner ignores the
magic key functions assigned. In Auto-off mode, for example, the ready/standby switching function is ignored.

Trigger switch operating modes

Magic key functions

Readable code switching
function

Data retransfer function √ √ √ √ √ √
Specific character transfer

function
Ready/standby switching

function
Marker mode switching

function
Barcode reader mode

switching function
No function √ √ √ √ √ √

Auto-off mode

√ √ √ √ √ √

√ √ √ √ √ √

-- -- -- √ √ --

√ √ √ √ √ √

√ √ √ √ √ √

Momentary

switching

mode

Alternate
switching

mode

Continuous

reading mode

1

Continuous

reading mode

2

Auto sensing

mode

In addition to the magic key functions listed above, the magic key has the following functions that are independent of
the above ones.

Temporarily canceling the barcode reader mode

Selecting the barcode reader mode (see Chapter 8, Section 8.3) when the USB keyboard interface is used disables
both the QR-coded parameter menu and configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D). To enable them, hold down the
magic key for approx. 2 seconds to temporarily cancel the barcode reader mode. Completing the parameter
modification with the QR-coded parameter menu or configuration software restores the barcode reader mode.

Switching the interface

Turning the scanner on with the magic key being held down switches from the current interface to another one; from
USB-COM interface to USB keyboard interface or vice versa.

Completion of switching to the USB-COM interface lights the indicator LED in blue and to the USB keyboard
interface, in orange.

The interface setting will be retain ed even when th e power is off.

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Chapter 8 Scanning Functions

8.1 Data verification mode

The data verification mode verifies the code data read against the master data stored in the scanner and reports the
match status with data output. You can set the verification parameters with the configuration software
(ScannerSetting_2D).

There are two ways to register master data--"Preset master registration" and "Scanning master registration." The
former refers to registration that you make with the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D) in advance; the latter
can be made by scanning a code label.

8.1.1 Verification setup procedure

(1) Preset master registration

Register the code type and data to be used for verification using the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D). Up
to 99 digits can be registered. The registered data will be sent to the host computer when you scan the "Output master
data code" given on page 28.

The registered master data will be preserved even if the scan ner is turn ed off. To clear it , first c lear the regi stered
master data stored in the host computer with the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D) and then send the new
setting data to the scanner.

(2) Scanni ng master registration

Scan a code to be registered as master data in the following way:

1) Place the scanner in the data verification mode and hold down the magic key for approx. 2 seconds. (The
indicator LED should light in green.)

2) With the magic key held down, press the trigger switch to read the master code to be registered. (The scanner
operates in the trigger switch operating mode curr ently set.)

During the registration operation above, if the master data has fewer characters than specified (e.g., less than the
specified verification start position), the registration operation aborts with an error.

Even if "Preset master registration" has been made, you can make "Scanning master registration." If both "Preset
master registration" and "Scanning master registration" have been made, the number of characters to verify that has
been set with the "Preset master registration" and the master data that has been set with the "Scanning master
registration " will be valid.

The registered data will be sent to the host computer when you scan the "Output master data code" given on page 28.

Note: The registered master data will be cleared when:

- the scanner is turned off,

- you change the parameters of the verification start position or the number of characters to be verified, or

- the verification conditions are updated with the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D), by scanning a
batch-process QR Code printout, or by scanning the QR-coded parameter menu.

Note: You can register a code as master data any number of times as long the indicator LED is lit in green by pressing
the magic key. The code that is read last becomes the final master data.

Note: If no master data has been entered by either the preset master entry or scanning master entry, the indicator LED
flashes in red, during which it is impossible to scan codes.

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8.1.2 Specifying a verification object

You can specify two types of verification objects--data string and data block. For data string verification, you specify
the verification start position and the number of characters to be verified. For data block verification, you specify one
of the data blocks delimited by commas in the CSV format.

(1) Data string verification

The scanner verifies data specified by the verification start position and the number of characters to be verified
against the master data registered in the scanner, and then it outputs the verification result.

The verification start position should be within the range of 1 to 999, and the number of characters to be verified,
within the range of 1 to 99.

In any of the following cases, the verification results in a mismatch:

1) The verification data in the specified position does not match the master data.

2) The code type which the verification data belongs to is different from the one that the master data belongs to (see
the note below).

3) All data specified is not included or no data is included within the specified range.

(Examples)

Master data
registered

345 3 3 00345 Match
345 3 3 00345678 Match
345 3 3 00346 Mismatch
345 3 3 0034 Mismatch

Verification start
position

No. of characters
to be verified

Data string read
(Verification object)

Result

(2) Data block verification

If data is saved in the comma-delimited CSV format, the scanner verifies data in the specified data block against the
master data registered in the scanner, and then outputs the verification result.

The data block position should be within the range of 1 to 99.
In any of the following cases, the verification results in a mismatch:

1) The verification data in the specified block does not match the master data.

2) The code type which the verification data belongs to is different from the one that the master data belongs to (See
the note below).

3) All data specified is not included or no data is included within the specified block.

4) The data block to be verified exceeds 99 characters in length

(Examples)

Master data
registered

345 3 0,12,345,6789 Match
345 3 0,12,346,6789 Mismatch
345 3 0,12,3456,6789 Mismatch
345 3 0,12,34,6789 Mismatch
345 3 0,12 Mismatch

Position of data block
to be verified

Data block read
(Verification object)

Result

Note: Whether the code ID mark is matched or not is determined not by the combination of code ID marks Type 1
and Type 2 but by Type 1 only (refer to Chapter 10, Section 10.3).

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8.1.3 Verification result output

(1) Report of match/mismatch status

You can select any of the following report types using the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D). Selecting
"Disable transmission" reports nothing.

Setting If there is a match: If there is a mismatch:

1 Disable transmission. Disable transmission.
2 Enable code data transmission. Disable transmission.
3 Enable code data transmission. Enable NG transmission.
4 Enable OK transmission. Enable NG transmission.

(2) Beeper, indicator LED and vibrator

You can check whether the verification result is a match or mismatch with the beeper, indicator LED and vibrator.
When the beeper, indicator LED and vibrator are enabled, they act as shown below.

Beeper Indicator LED

If there is a match: Emits a short beep. Lights in blue. Operates. -­If there is a mismatch: Emits a long beep. Lights in red. -- Operates.

"OK" vibrations "NG" vibrations

Vibrator

(3) Scan lock

The scan lock function locks the scanner on standby if the verification result is a mismatch. You can enable or
disable this function with the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D).

Once the scanner is locked, it switches to standby regardless of the current trigger switch control selected. The
scanner remains on standby even if the trigger switch is pressed or a ready-to-scan command (R, READON or LON)
is received.

Pressing the magic key or turning off the scanner releases the scan lock.

Output of the master data registered

Scanning the "Output master data" QR Code symbol given below lets the scanner output the verification section of
master data entered in the verification setup procedure, together with the code ID mark.

"Output master data" code

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8.2 Editing data

You can edit and output code data read in the "data extraction mode" or "delimited-text format conversion mode" that
is selected in the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D). The default is "No editing."

Note: In the case of multi-line bar codes, unless all code ID marks read are matched, the data editing process will
result in an error regardless of whether or not the data read contains any error. Whether the code ID mark is matched
is determined not by the combination of code ID marks Type 1 and Type 2 but by Type 1 only (refer to Chapter 10,
Section 10.3).

8.2.1 Data extraction mode

This mode offers three extraction choices--"data string," "data block" and "AI (Application Identifier)-prefixed string"
extractions from code data read and then outputs it.

The "data block" extraction is possible only when code data is in the comma-delimit ed CSV form at. The " AI-pref ixed
string" extraction is available for EAN-128, RSS, and EAN.UCC Composite symbols (excluding linear components
in a UPC/EAN Composite symbol).

8.2.1.1 Extracting a data stri ng

The scanner extracts a data string specified by the "Extraction start position" and "Extraction end position" from a
code specified by the "Code type" and then outputs it in the data transmission format selected in the scanner (see
Chapter 10, Section 10.3). The extraction conditions and extraction start and end positions are listed below.

 Extraction conditions

Extraction conditions Choices

"Code type"

"Data transfer regardless of error result" Permit/Prohibit

If the scanner fails to extract a data string or scans a code not specified by "Code type" when the "Data transfer
regardless of error result" is permitted, then it outputs the data read as is without editing.

Any code
QR Code
PDF
Data Matrix
MaxiCode
UPC-A/EAN-13
UPC-E
EAN-8
Code 128
EAN-128
Codabar (NW-7)
Code 39
Interleaved 2of5 (ITF)
RSS
EAN.UCC Composi te symbology

 Extraction start and end positions

"Extraction start position" "Extraction end position"
Head position
Tail position

nth position

nth position

Tail position
By n positions from the start position
nth position

The n in "By n positions from the start position" can be 1 through 9999. The extraction end position should be equal
to or greater than the extraction start position.

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Example Code read: QR Code, Data: 12345,
Code ID mark: Type 1, Header: STX, Terminator: ETX, Transmission of the number of digits: Enable,
BCC: Disable, Prefix/Suffix: None

Extraction conditions Extraction start position Extraction end position Output data

"Code type": QR Code
"Data transfer regardless

of error result": Prohibit

"Code type": QR Code
"Data transfer regardless

of error result": Permit

"Code type": PDF
"Data transfer regardless

of error result": Prohibit
"Code type": PDF
"Data transfer regardless

of error result": Permit

Head position 3rd position [STX]Q0003123[ETX]
Tail position 3rd position [STX]Q0003345[ETX]
1st position Tail position [STX]Q000512345[ETX]
1st position By 3 positions [STX]Q0003123[ETX]
2nd position 4th position [STX]Q0003234[ETX]
Head position 6th position Error
Tail position 6th position Error
6th position Tail position Error
6th position By 10 positions Error
1st position 6th position Error
Head position 6th position [STX]Q000512345[ETX]
Tail position 6th position [STX]Q000512345[ETX]
6th position Tail position [STX]Q000512345[ETX]
6th position By 10 positions [STX]Q000512345[ETX]
1st position 6th position [STX]Q000512345[ETX]

Invalid if specified. Invalid if specified. Error

Invalid if specified. Invalid if specified. [STX]Q000512345[ETX]

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8.2.1.2 Extracting data blocks

If data read is in the comma-delimited CSV format, the scanner extracts data blocks specified by the data block
numbers from a code specified by the "Code type" and then outputs it in the data transmission format selected in the
scanner (see Chapter 10, Section 10.3). The extraction conditions and data bock numbers are listed below.

 Extraction conditions

Extraction conditions Choices

"Code type"

Any code
QR Code
PDF
Data Matrix
MaxiCode
UPC-A/EAN-13
UPC-E
EAN-8
Code 128
EAN-128
Codabar (NW-7)
Code 39
Interleaved 2of5 (ITF)
RSS
EAN.UCC Composi te symbology

"Data transfer regardless of error result" Permit/Prohibit

If the scanner fails to extract a data block or scans a code not specified by "Code type" when the "Data transfer
regardless of error result" is permitted, then it outputs the data read as is without editing.

 Data block numbers
Each data block number should be within the range from 1 through 99. Up to three blocks can be extracted.

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Example Code read: QR Code,
Transmission of code ID mark: Disable, Header: STX, Terminator: ETX,
Transmission of the number of digits: Disable, BCC: Disable, Prefix/Suffix: None

Extraction conditions Data read Data block numbers Output data

"Code type": QR Code
"Data transfer

regardless of error
result": Prohibit

"Code type": QR Code
"Data transfer

regardless of error
result": Permit

"Code type": QR Code
"Data transfer

regardless of error
result": Prohibit

"Code type": PDF
"Data transfer

regardless of error
result": Permit

1,23,456,7890 1, 2 and 3 [STX]1[ETX][STX]23[ETX][STX]456[ETX]
1,23,456,7890 3, 1 and 2 [STX]456[ETX][STX]1[ETX][STX]23[ETX]
1234567890 1 [STX]1234567890[ETX]
1,,23,456,7890 2 and 5 [STX][ETX][STX]7890[ETX]

1,23,456,7890 5 Error
1,23,456,7890 4 and 5 Error
1234567890 1 and 2 Error
1,23,456,7890 5 [STX]1,23,456,7890[ETX]
1,23,456,7890 4 and 5 [STX]1,23,456,7890[ETX]
1234567890 1 and 2 [STX]1234567890[ETX]

1,23,456,7890 Invalid if specified.

1,23,456,7890 Invalid if specified.

Error

[STX]1,23,456,7890[ETX]

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8.2.1.3 Extracting AI (Appli cation Identifier)-prefixed strings

If the scanner reads an EAN-128, RSS, or EAN.UCC Composite symbol (excluding linear components in a
UPC/EAN Composite symbol), it edits the data according to AIs and outputs it in the data transmission format
selected in the scanner (see Chapter 10, Section 10.3).

The "AI-prefixed string" extraction is available in two modes--AI-delimited mode and AI parenthesizing mode. AIs to
be used for data editing are listed in (3) AI table

later.

(1) AI-delimited mode

In this mode, the scanner extracts strings prefixed with AIs specified (up to three types of AIs) and separates them
with the specified delimiters (selectable from headers/terminators, commas and tabs) instead of AIs to output them.

 Extraction conditions

Extraction conditions Choices

"Data transfer regardless of error result" Permit/Prohibit

If the scanner fails to extract an AI-prefixed string when the "Data transfer regardless of error result" is permitted, i t
outputs the data read as is without editing.

 Delimiters
Delimiters can be any of the following three--header/terminator, comma and tab.

• Header/terminator
Specifying a header/t erminator as delimit ers prefixes a header and suffixes a termina tor to ea ch element string

separated.

A prefix, suffix, the number of digits, and code ID mark can be also added to each element string if their

transmissions are enabled. The number of digits is t he count of each element s tring edited.
Example

Data read: (01)94901234567894(11)030808(13)030810

Code ID mark: Disable, Header: STX, Terminator: ETX,
Transmission of the number of digits: Enable, BCC: Disable, Prefix/Suffix: None

AIs specified Output data

01,11,13 [STX]001494901234567894[ETX][STX]0006030808[ETX][STX]0006030810[ETX]

• Comma
Specifying a comma as delimiters outputs comma-delimited data. No comma follows the tail of the data.
A header and terminator are added to the full string. None of a prefix, suffix, the number of digits, and code ID

mark is a dded even if their transmission s are enabled .
Example

Data read: (01)94901234567894(11)030808(13)030810

Code ID mark: Disable, Header: STX, Terminator: ETX,
Transmission of the number of digits: Disable, BCC: Disable, Prefix/Suffix: None

AIs specified Output data

01,11,13 [STX]94901234567894,030808,030810[ETX]

• Tab (ASCII 09H (HT))
Specifying a tab as delimiters outputs tab-delimited data. No tab follows the tail of the data.
A header and terminator are added to the full string. None of a prefix, suffix, the number of digits, and code ID

mark is a dded even if their transmission s are enabled .
Example

Data read: (01)94901234567894(11)030808(13)030810

Code ID mark: Disable, Header: STX, Terminator: ETX,
Transmission of the number of digits: Disable, BCC: Disable, Prefix/Suffix: None

AIs specified Output data

01,11,13 [STX]94901234567894[TAB]030808[TAB]030810[ETX]

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Example Data read: (01)94901234567894(11)030808(13)030810(17)040208(17)040305
Code ID mark: Disable, Header: STX, Terminator: ETX, Transmission of the number of digits: Disable,
BCC: Disable, Prefix/Suffix: None

Extraction conditions AIs specified Delimiter Output data

"Data transfer
regardless of error
result": Prohibit

"Data transfer
regardless of error
result": Permit

(Note 1) Element strings will be output in the order of AIs specified.
(Note 2) If data read contains two or more element strings prefixed with the same AI, those element strings will be output

in the order arranged in that data read.

(Note 3) If data read does not contain a string prefixed with the specified AI or it contains such data but its number of

digits is more or less than the one defined for that AI, an error will result when the "Data transfer regardless of

error result" is prohibited.

01,11,17 [STX]94901234567894,030808,040208[ETX]
17,11 [STX]040208,030808[ETX]
17,17 [STX]040208,040305[ETX]
12 Error
01,12 Error
01,01 Error
01,11,17 [STX]94901234567894,030808,040208[ETX]
17,11 [STX]040208,030808[ETX]
17,17 [STX]040208,040305[ETX]
12
01,12
01,01

Comma

[STX]0194901234567894110308081303081017
04020817040305[ETX]

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(2) AI parenthesizing mode

In this mode, the scanner parenthesizes AIs contained in data read and output the edited data according to the
extraction conditions.

 Extraction conditions

Extraction conditions Choices

"Data transfer regardless of error result" Permit/Prohibit

If the scann er fails to extract an AI-prefixed elemen t string when the "Data transfer regardless of error resu lt" is
permitted, it outputs the data read as is without editing.

Code ID mark: Disable, Header: STX, Terminator: ETX, Transmission of the number of digits: Disable,

Example
BCC: Disable, Prefix/Suffix: None

Extraction conditions Data read Output data

"Data transfer regardless
of error result": Prohibit

0194901234567894110308081303
081017040208

0194901234567894110308081303

[STX](01)94901234567894(11)030808(13)03
0810(17)040208[ETX]

Error (Note 1)

081061704020817040305

"Data transfer regardless
of error result": Permit

0194901234567894110308081303
081017040208

0194901234567894110308081303
081061704020817040305

[STX](01)94901234567894(11)030808(13)03
0810(17)040208[ETX]

[STX]01949012345678941103080813030
81061704020817040305[ETX]

(Note 1) Data from the head to element string 030810 prefixed with AI (13) can be normally extracted, but the

following data (as underlined below) causes an error since it starts with 6 that cannot start any AI.

(01)94901234567894(11)030808(13)03081061704020817040305

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(3) AI table

In the AI-prefixed string extraction, the scanner edits data according to the Application Identifiers (AIs) defined
below.

AI Format Description
00 n2+n18 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC)
01 n2+n14 Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)
02 n2+n14 GTIN of Trade Items Contained in a logistic unit (For Use with AI 37 Only)
03 n2+n14 Reserved.
04 n2+n16 Reserved.
10 n2+an..20 Batch or Lot Number
11 n2+n6 Production Date (YYMMDD) (*)
12 n2+n6 Due Date (YYMMDD) (*)
13 n2+n6 Packaging Date (YYMMDD) (*)
15 n2+n6 Best Before Date (YYMMDD) (*)
17 n2+n6 Expiration Date (YYMMDD) (*)
20 n2+n2 Product Variant
21 n2+an..20 Serial Number
22 n2+an..29 HIBCC (Health Industry Business Communication Council)--Quantity,

Date, Batch, and Link
23n n3+n..19 Batch or Lot Number (Transitional Use) (**)
240 n3+an..30 Additional Product Identification Assigned by the Manufacturer
241 n3+an..30 Customer Part Number
250 n3+an..30 Secondary Serial Number
251 n3+an...30 Reference to Source Entity
252 n3+n27 Global Serial Number

30 n2+n..8 Quantity
310n n4+n6 Net Weight, Kilograms
311n n4+n6 Length or 1st Dimension, Meters
312n n4+n6 Width, Diameter, or 2nd Dimension, Meters
313n n4+n6 Depth, Thickness, Height, or 3rd Dimension, Meters
314n n4+n6 Area, Square Meters (***)
315n n4+n6 Volume, Liters (***)
316n n4+n6 Volume, Cubic Meters (***)
320n n4+n6 Net Weight, Pounds (***)

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AI Format Description
321n n4+n6 Length or 1st Dimension, Inches (***)
322n n4+n6 Length or 1st Dimension, Feet (***)
323n n4+n6 Length or 1st Dimension, Yards (***)
324n n4+n6 Width, Diameter, or 2nd Dimension, Inches (***)
325n n4+n6 Width, Diameter, or 2nd Dimension, Feet (***)
326n n4+n6 Width, Diameter, or 2nd Dimension, Yards (***)
327n n4+n6 Depth, Thickness, Height, or 3rd Dimension, Inches (***)
328n n4+n6 Depth, Thickness, Height, or 3rd Dimension, Feet (***)
329n n4+n6 Depth, Thickness, Height, or 3rd Dimension, Yards (***)
330n n4+n6 Gross Weight, Kilograms (***)
331n n4+n6 Length or 1st Dimension, Meters, Logistics (***)
332n n4+n6 Width, Diameter, or 2nd Dimension, Meters, Logistics (***)
333n n4+n6 Depth, Thickness, Height, or 3rd Dimension, Meters, Logistics (***)
334n n4+n6 Area, Square Meters, Symbology (***)
335n n4+n6 Gross Volume, Liters (***)
336n n4+n6 Gross Volume, Cubic Meters (***)
337n n4+n6 Kilograms per Square Meter (pressure) (***)
340n n4+n6 Gross Weight, Pounds (***)
341n n4+n6 Length or 1st Dimension, Inches, Logistics (***)
342n n4+n6 Length or 1st Dimension, Feet, Logistics (***)
343n n4+n6 Length or 1st Dimension, Yards, Logistics (***)
344n n4+n6 Width, Diameter, or 2nd Dimension, Inches, Logistics (***)
345n n4+n6 Width, Diameter, or 2nd Dimension, Feet, Logistics (***)
346n n4+n6 Width, Diameter, or 2nd Dimension, Yards, Logistics (***)
347n n4+n6 Depth, Thickness, Height, or 3rd Dimension, Inches, Logistics (***)
348n n4+n6 Depth, Thickness, Height, or 3rd Dimension, Feet, Logistics (***)
349n n4+n6 Depth, Thickness, Height, or 3rd Dimension, Yards, Logistics (***)
350n n4+n6 Area, Square Inches (***)
351n n4+n6 Area, Square Feet (***)
352n n4+n6 Area, Square Yards (***)
353n n4+n6 Area, Square Inches, Logistics (***)
354n n4+n6 Area, Square Feet, Logistics (***)

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AI Format Description
355n n4+n6 Area, Square Yards, Logistics (***)
356n n4+n6 Net Weight, Troy Ounces (***)
357n n4+n6 Net Volume, Ounces (***)
360n n4+n6 Volume, Quarts (***)
361n n4+n6 Volume, Gallons (***)
362n n4+n6 Gross Volume, Quarts (***)
363n n4+n6 Gross Volume, Gallons (***)
364n n4+n6 Volume, Cubic Inches (***)
365n n4+n6 Volume, Cubic Feet (***)
366n n4+n6 Volume, Cubic Yards (***)
367n n4+n6 Gross Volume, Cubic Inches (***)
368n n4+n6 Gross Volume, Cubic Feet (***)
369n n4+n6 Gross Volume, Cubic Yards (***)

37 n2+n..8 Quantity (For Use with AI 02 Only)
390n n4+n15 Amount Payable--Single Monetary Area
391n n4+n3+n15 Amount Payable and ISO Currency Code
392n n4+n15 Amount Payable for a Variable Measure Trade Item--Single Monetary Area
393n n4+n3+n15 Amount Payable for a Variable Measure Trade Item and ISO Currency

Code
400 n3+an..30 Customer's Purchase Order Number
401 n3+an..30 Consignment Number
402 n3+n17 Shipment Identification Number
403 n3+an..30 Routing Code
410 n3+n13 Ship to (Deliver to) EAN.UCC Global Location Number
411 n3+n13 Bill to (Invoice to) EAN.UCC Global Location Number
412 n3+n13 Purchased from EAN.UCC Global Location Number
413 n3+n13 Ship for (Deliver for) EAN.UCC Global Location Number
414 n3+n13 Identification of a Physical Location--EAN.UCC Global Location Number
415 n3+n13 EAN.UCC Global Location Number of the Invoicing Party
420 n3+an..20 Ship to (Deliver to) Postal Code Within a Single Postal Authority
421 n3+n3+an..9 Ship to (Deliver to) Postal Code with Three-Digit ISO Country Code Prefix
422 n3+n3 Country of Origin of a Trade Item

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AI Format Description
423 n3+n15 Country of Initial Processing
424 n3+n3 Country of Processing
425 n3+n3 Country of Disassembly
426 n3+n3 Country of Final Processing

43 n2+n4+n7+an..10+n1 Carrier Assigned Tracking Number

7001 n4+n13 NATO Stock Number (NSN)
7002 n4+an..30 UN/ECE Meat Carcasses and Cuts Classification
7030 n4+n3+an..27 Approval Number of Processor with Three-Digit ISO Country Code,

Butchery

7031 n4+n3+an..27 Approval Number of Processor with Three-Digit ISO Country Code, 1st

Processing Place

703n n4+n3+an..27 Approval Number of Processor with Three-Digit ISO Country Code, 2nd to

9th Processing Places
8001 n4+n14 Roll Products--Width, Length, Core Diameter, Direction, and Splices
8002 n4+an..20 Cellular Mobile Telephone Identifier
8003 n4+n14+an..16 EAN.UCC Global Returnable Asset Identifier (GRAI)
8004 n4+an..30 EAN.UCC Global Individual Asset Identifier (GIAI)
8005 n4+n6 Price Per Unit of Measure
8006 n4+n14+n2+n2 Identification of the Component of a Trade Item
8007 n4+an30 International Bank Account Number (IBAN)
8008 n4+n6+n6 Date and Time of Production (YYMMDDHHMMSS)
8018 n4+n18 EAN.UCC Global Service Relation Number (GSRN)
8020 n4+an25 Payment Slip Reference Number
8100 n4+n1+n5 UPC Coupon Extended Code--Number System Character and Offer Code
8101 n4+n1+n5+n4 UPC Coupon Extended Code--Number System Character, Offer Code, and

End of Offer Code
8102 n4+n1+n1 UPC Coupon Extended Code--Number System Character Preceded by Zero

90 n2+an..30 FACT Data Identifiers
91 n2+an..30 Company Internal Information--Company
92 n2+an..30 Company Internal Information--Company
93 n2+an..30 Company Internal Information--Company
94 n2+an..30 Company Internal Information--Company
95 n2+an..30 Company Internal Information--Carrier
96 n2+an..30 Company Internal Information--Carrier

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AI Format Description
97 n2+an..30 Company Internal Information--Company
98 n2+an..30 Company Internal Information--Company
99 n2+an..30 Company Internal Information

(*) To indicate only year and month, DD must be filled with "00."
(**) n indicates the length of data.
(***) n indicates the decimal point position.

a

Alphabetic characters

a3

3 alphabetic characters, fixed length

a..3

Up to 3 alphabetic characters

n

Numeric characters

n3

3 numeric characters, fixed length

n..3

Up to 3 numeric characters

an

Alphanumeric characters

an3

3 alphanumeric characters, fixed length

an..3

Up to 3 alphanumeric characters

(Note 1) If the specified AI is variable in length and the number of digits in data read is less than the maximum number of

digits defined for the AI, GS (1Dh) contained in data read will be output.

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8.2.2 Delimited-text format conversion mode

In this mode, the scanner splits data read from the code specified by "Code type" at the positions of commas, CRs,
LFs, CRLFs and TABs contained in the data and outputs it in the data transmission format selected in the scanner
(see Chapter 10, Section 10.3).

 Conversion conditions

Conversion conditions Choices

"Code type"

"Data transfer regardless of error result" Permit/Prohibit

Any code
QR Code
PDF
Data Matrix
MaxiCode
UPC-A/EAN-13
UPC-E
EAN-8
Code 128
EAN-128
Codabar (NW-7)
Code 39
Interleaved 2of5 (ITF)
RSS
EAN.UCC Composi te symbology

Code read: PDF417, Data: 12,34[CR]56[TAB][CR]78,

Example
Code ID mark: Disable, Header: STX, Terminator: ETX,
Transmission of the number of digits: Disable, BCC: Disable, Prefix/Suffix: None

Conversion conditions Output data

"Code type": PDF417
"Data transfer regardless of

error result": Prohibit or
Permit

"Code type": QR Code
"Data transfer regardless of

error result": Prohibit
"Code type": QR Code
"Data transfer regardless of

error result": Permit

[STX]12[ETX][STX]34[ETX][STX]56[ETX][STX][ETX][STX]78[ETX]

Error

[STX]12,34[CR]56[TAB][CR]78[ETX]

Note: In the case of multi-line bar codes, unless all code ID marks read are matched, the data editing process will
result in an error regardless of whether or not the data read contains any error. Whether the code ID mark is matched
is determined not by the combination of code ID marks Type 1 and Type 2 but by Type 1 only (refer to Chapter 10,
Section 10.3).

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8.3 Barcode reader mode

The barcode reader mode limits the vertical readable area to 15% at the center portion, as shown below, and the skew
angle withi n the range of 6° ≥ θ ≥ -6°.

In this mode, the scanning time required is shorter than that in the normal reader mode.
However, the scanner cannot read 2D codes or multi-line bar codes. The barcode reader mode and the point scan

mode (see Section 8.4) cannot be enabled concurrently. The one set last will be enabled.
Selecting th e barcod e reader mode when the USB k eyboard int erface i s used dis ables t he QR -coded para meter men u

and configuration software. To enable them, hold down the magic key for approx. 2 seconds to temporarily cancel the
barcode reader mode. (See Chapter 7.)

Readable area in the normal reader mode

Readable area in the barcode reader mode
(hatched section)

8.4 Point scan mode

In the point scan mode, you can aim at a target code by matching up the center spot of the marker beam with that
code.

If there is no code at that center spot or the scanner cannot detect the marker beam due to high levels of ambient
lighting, the scanner cannot read anything. The point scan mode takes effect only when the marker is permitted to
light.

The point scan mode and the barcode reader mode (see Section 8.3) cannot be enabled concurrently. The one set last
will be enabled .

8.5 Scanning a mirror image 2D code

If you enable the mirror image scanning with the QR-coded parameter menu or the configuration software
(ScannerSetting_2D), the scanner can scan a mirror image 2D code as well as a normal image. Note that when the
mirror image scanning is enabled, the time required for scanning may increase.

8.6 Scanning a black-and-white inverted code

The scanner usually scans a black-and-white normal code (black cells/bars on a white background). You can switch
the scanner to scan a black-and-white inverted code (white cells/bars on a black background) or to scan both types of
codes while automatically identifying them, using the QR-coded parameter menu or the configuration software
(ScannerSetting_2D).

Note that the automatic detection scanning may take more time than normal code or inverted code scanning.
A black-and-white inverted code requires a black quiet zone of more than the number of cells defined in the code

specifications.

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8.7 Scanning split QR Code symbols

QR Code symbology can split data into a maximum of 16 blocks and encode each of them into a split QR Code
symbol (model 1 or 2). Split QR Code scanning is possible only with the same QR Code model.

The scanner can scan split QR Code symbols and restore them to the original data string in edit mode, batch edit
mode, and non-edit mode, which you can select using the QR-coded parameter menu.

Edit mode

The scanner accumulates and edits split QR Code symbols read and then sends the edited data to the host computer.
If the total data volume of split QR Code symbols exceeds 8 kilobytes, a read error will result and the accumulated
data will be discarded.

Batch edit mode

If all the split QR Code symbols to be scanned lie within the readable area, the scanner reads them all once and then
edits and sends them to the host computer.

Non-edit mode

Each time a single split QR Code symbol is read, the scanner sends the data read to the host computer.

When scanning split QR Code symbols, the scanner beeps in a different way from usual. That is, when the scanner
reads the first split code, it beeps twice and enters the split code scanning mode. When the scanner completes the
sequence of split code scanning, it beeps three times.

Note: If you scan any non-split QR code or a code other than a QR code midway through a sequence of split QR code
scanning, the scanner cancels the split code scanning, discards the split QR codes already scanned, and sends the code
scanned last.

Note: If the scanner switches to standby in auto-off mode (after approx. 5 seconds of holding down the trigger switch or
by releasing the trigger switch within 5 seconds) or the split code scanning interval exceeds approx. 3 seconds, then the
scanner discards the data scanned and cancels the split code scanning sequence.

Note: If you scan a split code of any other QR Code before completion of the current scanning sequence, the scanner
discards the data already scanned and starts a new scanning sequence.

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8.8 Multi-line barcode scanning

The scanner can scan up to 3 lines of bar codes in the readable area at any one time. You can specify the number of
lines to be scanned, the data output order and output format using the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D).

8.8.1 Number of lines

The number of lines allowed for multi-line barcode scanning is 2 or 3. This setting is essential.

8.8.2 Data output order

You can specify the data output order by designating code types*
be scanned*

1

Code types should be selected from readable bar codes you enable. This setting is essential.

*

2

*

Up to two heading characters can be specified. If a question mark (?) is specified, it acts as a wild card. This

3

*

The number of digits to be scanned varies depending upon the code type. This setting is essential.

3

.

setting can be omitted.

8.8.3 Output format

You may select either the header/terminator- or comma-delimited output format.

(1) Header/terminator-delimited output format

Specifying this format allows the scanner to output multiple lines of barcode data in succession in the data
transmission format selected (see Section 10.3) so that the headers and terminators act as delimiters. For UPC and
EAN codes, the number of digits will be omitted.

(2) Comma-delimited output format

Specifying this format allows the scanner to output multiple lines of barcode data delimited with commas in the data
transmission format selected (see Section 10.3). Note that the scanner outputs the code ID mark specified for the first
line barcode and the number of digits including the delimiter commas. The number of digits will not be omitted even
for UPC and EAN codes.

1

, heading characters*2, or the number of digits to

Note 1: Bar code types specified for multi-line barcode scanning cannot be read individually.
Note 2: In the point scan mode or barcode reader mode, the scanning conditions specified for multi-line barcode

scanning are invalid so that the scanner scans codes individually.

Note 3: The scanner cannot read multi-line barcodes of UPC/EAN with add-on.
Note 4: If linear components in a UPC/EAN Composite symbol are specified for multi-line barcode scanning,

EAN.UCC Composite symbols including the specified linear components cannot be read.

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Chapter 9 Beeper, Indicator LED, Vibrator and Marker Beam

9.1 Beeper

(1) Beeping

The scanner emits a short or long beeps, once or a couple of times as described below.

The beeper emits a short beep when:

- the scanner has read a code successfully,

- code data read matches the master data in the data verification mode,

- the scanner has read a split QR code,

- data transfer is started by the data retransfer function or specific character transfer function,

- readable codes are switched by the readable code switching function, or

- the "Start setting" or "E nd setting" code is read (3 b eeps) or the parameter setting QR Cod e symbols are read (1
beep) from the QR-coded p arameter menu (given in C hapter 13),

- the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D) starts up or accepts new settings (3 beeps),

- the scanner has read a batch-process QR Code symbol generated with the configuration software
(ScannerSetting_2D) (3 beeps), or

- the ba r code reader mod e is restored after temporari ly canceled (1 beep slightly longer) .

The beeper emits a long bee p when:

- code data read does not match the master data in the data verification mode,

- the scanner has read split QR codes in the edit mode to the point that the accumulated data exceeds 8 kilobytes,

- a master code has the wrong number of digits during registration of master data,

- a code other than a parameter setting code is read during parameter setting by the QR-coded parameter menu,

- a transmission error or timeout occurred when the scanner was communicating with the configuration software
(ScannerSetting_2D),

- a communications error has occurred,

- an invalid control command is received, or

- the previously sent data is not available at the time of data retransfer (using the magic key).

You can disable the beeper using the QR-coded parameter menu or configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D). In
any of the following cases, however, the beeper sounds regardless of that beeper setting:

- when you make settings by scanning the QR-coded parameter menu,

- when the scanner r eceives a beeper -ON command from the host computer,

- when the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D) starts up or any setting you have made is established,

- when the scanner reads a batch-process QR Code symbol, and

- when the parameter values are saved by a PW command (refer to Appendix 2).

(2) Adjusting the beeper volume

You can adjust the beeper volume to three levels--high, medium and low--using the QR-coded parameter menu or
configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D). The factory default is High.

Each time the "Beeper volume" QR Code symb ol is read, the beeper volume cycles as shown below.

High

Medium Low

Even if the scanner is turned off, this setting will be retained.

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9.2 Indicator LED

The indicator LED lights or flashes in blue, green, red or orange as described below.

The indicator LED lights in blue when:

- the scanner has read a code successfully,

- the "Start setting" or "End setting" code is read from the QR-coded parameter menu (given in Chapter 13),

- the scanner starts or ends a sequence of split QR Code scanning,

- the scanner has read a split QR Code symbol, or

- the parameter values are saved by a PW command (refer to Appendix 2).

The indicator LED lights in green when:

- data transfer is started by the data retransfer function,

- the scanner has read a code successfully with the readable code switching function or barcode reader mode
switching function enabled,

- data transfer is started by the specific character transfer function, or

- you hold down the magic key for approx. 2 seconds to make the scanner ready to accept registration of a master
code, or

- the barcode reader mode is temporarily canceled.

The indicator LED lights in red when:

- a send/receive error or command error has occurred,

- code data read does not match the master data in the data verification mode,

- a master code has the wrong number of digits during registration of master data,

- the data retransfer function failed to transfer data,

- a code other than a parameter setting code is read during parameter setting by the QR-coded parameter menu,

- you press the magic key that has been disabled by a control command (refer to Appendix 2) specifying any trigger
switch operating mode other than continuous reading modes 1 and 2 even though the ready/standby switching
function has been assigned to the magic key, or

- the scanner is locked due to a mismatch in the data verification mode.

The indicator LED flashes in red when:

- no master data has been registered in the data verification mode.

The indicator LED lights in blue and orange alternately when:

- you switch between two readable codes using the switching function,

- you switch between the normal reader mode and barcode reader mode using the barcode reader mode switching
function, or

- you switch between the USB-COM interface and USB keyboard interface by turning the scanner on with the magic
key being held down.

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You can disable the indicator LED with the QR-coded parameter menu or configuration software
(ScannerSetting_2D). Regardless of such setting, however, the indicator LED comes on when:

- the scanner is being customized with the QR-coded parameter menu,

- the scanner receives an LED-ON command (LB, LG or LR) from the host computer (refer to Appendix 2),

- the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D) starts up or any setting is newly established,

- the scanner reads a batch-process QR Code symbol,

- the parameter values are saved by a PW command (refer to Appendix 2),

- a master code is being registered or the registration is completed,

- any error has occurred during registration of a m aster code,

- the verification result is a mismatch, the scanner is locked or no master data has been registered in the data

verification mode,

- data transfer has been completed or there is no previous data to be retransferred using the data retransfer function,

- data transfer has been completed by the specific character transfer function,

- the setting status of the readable code switching function is displayed,

- you press the magic key that has been disabled by a control command (refer to Appendix 2) specifying any trigger
switch operating mode other than continuous reading modes 1 and 2 even though the ready/standby switching
function has been assigned to the magic key,

- the setting status of the barcode reader mode switching function is displayed, and

- a hardware error has occurred.

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9.3 Vibrator

The QR-coded parameter menu and configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D) provide three configuration choices:
indicating successful scanning (OK), indicating an error (NG), and disabled.

The OK settin g uses the vibrator to in dicate the following.

- Successful transmission of the bar code data just read

- In data verification mode, a match between the bar code data just read and a master data entry

- In data verification mode, successful entry of master data

- Scanning of a split QR Code symbol

- In batch edit mode, successful transmission of a split QR Code sequence

- End of data transmission started by the retransfer or specific character transfer function

- Change in list of readable codes

- Scanning of "Start setting," "End setting," or parameter setting code from the QR-coded parameter menu (given in

Chapter 13)

- Start or end of parameter setting with the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D)

- Scanning of a batch-process QR Code symbol generated with the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D)

- the barcode reader mode is restored after temporarily canceled

The NG settin g uses the vibrator to in dicate the following.

- Wrong number of digits in data for new master data entry

- In data verification mode, failure to find a match in the master data for the bar code data just read

- In edit mode, a split QR Code sequence containing over 8 kilobytes of data

- Failure to find a match in the master data for the split QR Code sequence just read

- Detection of a code other than a parameter setting one during a parameter setting sequence using the QR-coded

parameter menu

- Data transmission failure: CTS at "L" level

- No ACK response received i n the ACK/NAK mo de

- Invalid control command (See Appendix 2)

- No data to resend (See the data retransfer function in Chapter 6)

- Timeout or other communications error during parameter setting with the configuration software

(ScannerSetting_2D)

Note: It is recommended that the vibrator be disabled when the scanner is stationary to a stand.

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9.4 Marker beam

The red marker beam (semiconductor laser) comes on to indicate the scanning area as a guide.
The marker provides a choice of the three modes--Normal marker mode, marker-OFF mode and mark er-ON mode

that can be selected by using the QR-coded parameter menu or the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D).

(1) Normal marker mode

The following description assumes that "Marker" is specified for the halfway position of the trigger switch and
"Scan" for the fully depressed position.

When the trigger switch is in auto-off mode:

Holding down the trigger switch halfway turns on the marker beam for approx. 30 seconds. When the scanner is
ready to scan (th at is, within a pprox. 5 seconds from t he full depr ession of th e trigger switch or unti l complet ion of
reading from that), the marker beam remains on. If you release the trigger switch when the scanner is ready, the
marker beam will go off.

When the trigger switch is in momentary switching mode or alternate switching mode:

In the momentary switching mode, holding down the trigger switch halfway turns on the marker beam for a
maximum of 30 seconds.

When the scanner is ready to scan (that is, while the trigger switch is fully held down in the momentary switching
mode or when th e scan ner is ready to s can in t he alt ernat e switc hin g mode), the ma rker b eam rema ins on . When th e
scanner is on standby (that is, the trigger switch is released in the momentary switching mode or when the scanner is
on standby in the alternate switching mode), the marker beam will go off.

When the trigger switch is in continuous reading mode 1 or 2:

Turning the scanner on activates the marker and k eeps it on.
If the scanner receives the Z, READOFF or LOFF command, it turns off the marker beam; if it receives the R,

READON or LON command, it keeps the marker beam on.

When the trigger switch is in auto sensing mode

When the scanner senses a code coming into the readable area and becomes ready to scan, it automatically turns on
the marker beam. After approx. 3 seconds from completion of scanning or if scanning is not completed within approx.
3 seconds, the scanner switches to standby and turns off the marker beam.

(2) Marker-OFF mode

The marker beam will not come on under any conditions.

(3) Marker-ON mode

When the scanner switches to standby, the marker beam is turned on for approx. 30 seconds.
When it is ready to scan, the marker beam remains on.

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Chapter 10 Communication

This scanner is compliant with USB 1.1 (Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.1).

10.1 USB-COM interface

Installing th e dedi cated U SB-COM device dr iver to th e host c omput er allows t he USB- COM i nterfac e to op erate in
communications applications using the conventional serial port.

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Notes for use

• In Windows 2000/XP, if you connect the scanner to your computer first time or have changed the COM port for

the scanner or hub, then confirm the COM port number on the Windows device manager or the like before use.

• Windows 98SE/Me will automatically assign the COM port number according to the OS specifications so that the

port number cannot be fixed. This may cause the COM port number to be changed at the time of next rebooting of
the host computer if (1) you have connected the scanner to the COM port first time or (2) you have changed the
configuration as given below:

- Changing the number of the scanner units connected to the COM ports

- Changing the COM port to which the scanner or hub is connected.

In such a case, reboot the host computer, open the device manager, and check the COM port number actually

assigned by OS before use.

• If you want to use two or more communications processors (software) or scanners concurrently on your computer,

be sure to assign a unique COM port number to each of them.

• If the host computer switches to the suspend mode when any communications software is running and recovers

from that suspend mode, the s o ftware may freeze in some computers. Quit and restart the software.

• It is not necessary to make settings such as transmission speed, data bits, parity, and stop bits (which are required

for communications software using a conventional serial port) since the USB interface ignores those settings. The
flow control should be set to "Hardware (RTS/CTS)" or "None."

• The virtual COM port on the computer and the scanner are connected with each other as shown below.



Communications pr otocol

You can select either non-acknowledge mode or ACK/NAK mode.
Non-acknowledge mode (default)
If the CTS signal is at a high level (Enable transmission), the scanner transmits code data read.
Note: The configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D) provides a choice of CTS timeout settings from 100 ms to 9.9

s in 100-ms increments and two CTS signal control choices Yes and No.
ACK/NAK m ode
If the CTS signal is a t hi gh level (Ena ble tran smiss ion), the scanner transmits code data read. After that, the scanner

waits for and then processes a response. If the response is an ACK, the scanner normally ends the transmission; if it is
a NAK, the scanner transmits the code data again.

Note: The configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D) provides a choice of CTS timeout and ACK/NAK response
time settings each from 100 ms to 9.9 s in 100-ms increments.

Computer Scanner

TxD

RxD
RTS
CTS
DTR
DSR
DCD

RxD

TxD

CTS

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10.2 USB keyboard interface

The USB keyboard interface requires no dedicated device driver. Data read by the scanner can be entered to the
cursor position in your application.

The USB keyboard interface operates in conformity with the following:

- Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Class Definition for Human Interface Devices (HID) Version 1.11

- Universal Serial Bus (USB) HID Usage Tables Version 1.11 keyboard

(1) CAPS Lock state

Select the CAPS Lock ON or OFF to match the state of the connected keyboard. (Default: CAPS Lock OFF)

(2) Keyboard type

Select the type of the connected keyboard. (Default: Type 101, US English)

(3) Numeric data transmission format

Select the "inboard numeric keys" or "numeric keypad" on the connected keyboard. (Default: Inboard numeric keys)

(4) Binary conversion

Select the conversion type to be applied to data read, from the following:

- "No conversion" (ASCII) (default) : Outputs 00h to 7Fh data in ASCII format bytewise. Selecting this parameter

- "Binary conversion" : Converts 00h to FFh data to binary format and outputs it bytewise.

- "Kanji conversion" : Converts 00h to FFh data to Shift-JIS format and outputs it, two bytes at a

Note that some applications may fail to output converted data as it is displayed.

does not output 80h to FFh data.

time. If there is any data to which this Kanji conversion cannot apply, it
converts such data to binary format and outputs it bytewise instead.

(5) Data transmission interval

Select the data transmission interval to be applied when the scanner sends data read to the host computer. There are
seven choices from 3 ms to 100 ms (default: 10 ms).

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10.3 Communication format

 Data transmission format

Select one of the following two data transmission formats.

Code ID mark Prefix

Header

Header

Prefix Code ID mark

(1) Header/Terminator

The following choices are available.

No. of digits

n1 n2 n3 n4

No. of digits

n1 n2 n3 n4

Code data Suffix

Code data Suffix

Terminator

Terminator

BCC

BCC

USB-COM interface

Header: None (default) or STX
Terminator: CR (default), LF, CR/LF or ETX

USB keyboard interface

Header: None (default), TAB, ESC, ENTER or others
Terminator: None, TAB, ESC, ENTER (default) or others

For details, refer to Chapter 12.

(2) Prefix/Suffix

A prefix or suffix consists of up to eight ASCII characters (00h to FFh). You can set a prefix or suffix with the
configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D). (Default: No prefix or suffix)

(3) BCC

The Block Character Check (BCC) exclusive-ORs all bits at the same bit level in characters following the header and
preceding the terminator in a transmission block to generate a horizontal parity byte to be transferred in a binary code.
The BCC can be enabled or disabled. If no header is prefixed or the USB keyboard interface is selected, no BCC will
be transferred.

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(4) Code ID mark

This optional field specifies the code system. It offers four combinations with two code ID marks (Type 1 and Type

2) and two output modes (coupling and separating) as listed below.
You can also select whether or not to transmit the code ID mark. (Default: No transmission)

Code ID mark

2D codes

Code type

QR Code Q ]Qm
Split QR Code

In edit mode Q ]Qm

Type 1 Type 2 (Note 1)

Coupling Separating Coupling Separating

In batch edit mode Q ]Qm
In non-edit mode S S

(Note 2)

MicroQR Code Q Q (Note 2)
MaxiCode X ]Um
PDF417 Y ]L0
Data Matrix

Square Z ]dm
Rectangular Z ]dm

Bar codes

UPC-A

Without add-on A ]X0

Linear component A ]X3 ]X0 With 2-digit

UPC-E

add-on

With 5-digit
add-on

Add-on None None ]X1
Linear component A ]X3 ]X0
Add-on None None ]X2

Without add-on C ]X0

(Note 3)

(Note 2)

Linear component C ]X3 ]X0 With 2-digit

EAN-13

add-on

With 5-digit
add-on

Add-on None None ]X1
Linear component C ]X3 ]X0
Add-on None None ]X2

Without add-on A ]E0

(Note 3)

(Note 3)

Linear component A ]E3 ]E0 With 2-digit

EAN-8

add-on

With 5-digit
add-on

Add-on None None ]E1
Linear component A ]E3 ]E0
Add-on None None ]E2

Without add-on B ]E4

(Note 3)

(Note 3)

Linear component B ]E5 ]E4 With 2-digit

add-on

With 5-digit
add-on

Add-on None None ]E1
Linear component B ]E6 ]E4
Add-on None None ]E2

(Note 3)

(Note 3)

Interleaved 2of5 I ]Im
Code 39 M ]Am
Codabar (NW-7) N ]Fm
Code 128 K ]Cm

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EAN.UCC
Composite
symbols

Code type

EAN-128 W ]C1 Bar codes
RSS-14, RSS-14 Truncated,

RSS-14 Limited,
RSS-14 Stacked, RSS Expanded,
RSS-14 Omnidirectional, RSS Expanded Stacked

RSS (Note 4) CC-A

(Note 4) CC-B

RSS
UPC-A CC-A,

UPC-A CC-B

UPC-A

RSS V R ]e0
CC-A, CC-B None Y
Without add-on V A ]X0
With

2-digit
add-on

With
5-digit
add-on

Linear
component

Add-on
Linear

component
Add-on

CC-A, CC-B None Y

EAN-13 CC-A,
EAN-13 CC-B

EAN-13

Without add-on V A ]E0
With

2-digit
add-on

With
5-digit
add-on

Linear
component

Add-on
Linear

component
Add-on

CC-A, CC-B None Y

UPC-E CC-A,
UPC-E CC-B

UPC-E

Without add-on V C ]X0
With

2-digit
add-on

With
5-digit
add-on

Linear
component

Add-on
Linear

component
Add-on

CC-A, CC-B None Y

EAN-8 CC-A,
EAN-8 CC-B

EAN-8

Without add-on V B ]E4
With

2-digit
add-on

With
5-digit
add-on

Linear
component

Add-on
Linear

component
Add-on

CC-A, CC-B None Y

EAN-128 CC-A,
EAN-128 CC-B,
EAN-128 CC-C

EAN-128 V W ]e0
CC-A, CC-B, CC-C

Code ID mark

Type 1 Type 2 (Note 1)

Coupling Separating Coupling Separating

R ]e0

(Note 3) None

V A ]X3 ]X0

None None None ]X1

(Note 3)

V A ]X3 ]X0

None None None ]X2

(Note 3) ]e0 (Note 3)

(Note 3)

V A ]E3 ]E0

None None None ]E1

(Note 3)

V A ]E3 ]E0

None None None ]E2

(Note 3) ]e0 (Note 3)

(Note 3)

V C ]X3 ]X0

None None None ]X1

(Note 3)

V C ]X3 ]X0

None None None ]X2

(Note 3) ]e0 (Note 3)

(Note 3)

V B ]E5 ]E4

None None None ]E1

(Note 3)

V B ]E6 ]E4

None None None ]E2

(Note 3) ]e0 (Note 3)

None Y

(Note 3) None

(Note 3)

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(Note 1) Type 2 is a code ID mark system compliant with the AIM USA "Guidelines on Symbology Identifiers." The m"

suffix is a modifier character that differs depending upon options of individual symbologies as defined below.

"m"

Code Type

(Modifier

Options

character)

2D
codes

0 Model 1 QR Code
1 Model 2
0 mode 4, mode 5 MaxiCode
1 mode 2, mode 3

Data Matrix

1 ECC-200
2 ECC-200 (FNC1 in the 1st or 5th character position from start code)
3 ECC-200 (FNC1 in the 2nd or 6th character position from start code)

Bar
codes

Interleaved
2of5

0 Scanning enabled, without a check digit
1 Scanning enabled, with a check digit

(Check digit transmission enabled)

3 Scanning enabled, with a check digit

(Check digit transmission disabled)

Code 39

0 Scanning enabled, without a check digit
1 Scanning enabled, with a check digit

(Check digit transmission enabled)

3 Scanning enabled, with a check digit

(Check digit transmission disabled)

Codabar

0 Scanning enabled, without a check digit
1 Scanning enabled, with a check digit

(Check digit transmission enabled)

3 Scanning enabled, with a check digit

(Check digit transmission disabled)

Code 128

0 No FNC1 in the 1st and 2nd character positions from start code
2 FNC1 in the 2nd character position from start code

Example: The code ID mark for Interleaved 2of5 with option "Scanning enabled, with a check digit (Check digit

transmission disabled)" is ]I3.

]: Flag character (ASCII 93h)

I: Code character (Interleaved 2of5)
3: Modifier character (See the table above.)

(Note 2) For code ID marks not compliant with the AIM USA "Guidelines on Symbology Identifiers," same characters as

ones defined in Type 1 apply.
(Note 3) These code ID marks are contained in code data.
(Note 4) RSS represents: RSS-14, RSS-14 Truncated, RSS-14 Limited, RSS-14 Stacked, RSS Expanded, RSS-14 Stacked

Omnidirectional, and RSS Expanded Stacked.

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(5) Number of di gits

This optional field specifies whether or not to transmit the number of digits (4 bytes) in code data or disables the
transmission (default). Note that UPC and EAN codes (except EAN-128) skip this field.

n1 : thousands (0 to 9)
n2 : hundreds (0 to 9)
n3 : tens (0 to 9)
n4 : units (0 to 9)

(6) Code data

The data format for each symbology is described below.

QR Code/MicroQR Code
Code data read will be transmitted as is.

Split QR Code
In edit mode and batch edit mode: The scanner edits code data read and then transmits it. It does not transmit the

code number, number of splits, or parity.
In non-edit mode: The scanner transmits the code number, the number of splits, parity, and code data read. The code

number and the number of splits are 1 byte each and the parity, 2 bytes in hexadecimal format.

PDF417, MicroPDF, MaxiCode and Data Matrix
Code data read will be transmitted as is.

UPC-A
0 S X

1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8 X9 X10

C/D
S: Number system character
You can select whether or not to transmit a check digit.

UPC-A with a dd-on
With 2-digit add-on:

0 S X

1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8 X9 X10

C/D X11 X12
With 5-digit add-on:

0 S X

1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8 X9 X10

C/D X11 X12 X13 X14 X

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S: Number system character
X

: Add-on code data

11-15

You can select whether or not to transmit a check digit. A code ID mark precedes add-on code data under the
conditions "Code ID mark: Type 2 " and "Code ID mark output mode: Separating." (For details about the code ID
mark, refer to (4) Code ID mark on pages 53 to 55.)

UPC-E
X

1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6

C/D

You can select whether or not to transmit a check digit.

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UPC-E with add-on
With 2-digit add-on:

X

1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6

C/D X7 X8

With 5-digit add-on:
X

1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6

C/D X7 X8 X9 X10 X

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S: Number system character
X

: Add-on code data

7-11

You can select whether or not to transmit a check digit. A code ID mark precedes add-on code data under the
conditions "Code ID mark: Type 2 " and "Code ID mark output mode: Separating." (For details about the code ID
mark, refer to (4) Code ID mark on pages 53 to 55.)

EAN-13
Y

1 Y2 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8 X9 X10

C/D
Yn: Flag number characters
You can select whether or not to transmit a check digit.

EAN-13 with add-on
With 2-digit add-on:

Y

1 Y2 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8 X9 X10

C/D X11 X12
With 5-digit add-on:

Y

1 Y2 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8 X9 X10

C/D X11 X12 X13 X14 X

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Yn: Flag number characters
X

: Add-on code data

11-15

You can select whether or not to transmit a check digit. A code ID mark precedes add-on code data under the
conditions "Code ID mark: Type 2 " and "Code ID mark output mode: Separating." (For details about the code ID
mark, refer to (4) Code ID mark on pages 53 to 55.)

EAN-8
Y

1 Y2 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5

C/D
Yn: Flag number characters
You can select whether or not to transmit a check digit.

EAN-8 with add-on
With 2-digit add-on:

Y

1 Y2 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5

C/D X6 X7
With 5-digit add-on:

Y

1 Y2 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5

C/D X6 X7 X8 X9 X10
Yn: Flag number characters

X

: Add-on code data

6-10

You can select whether or not to transmit a check digit. A code ID mark precedes add-on code data under the
conditions "Code ID mark: Type 2 " and "Code ID mark output mode: Separating." (For details about the code ID
mark, refer to (4) Code ID mark on pages 53 to 55.)

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Code 39
Code data read will be transmitted as is.
You can select whether or not to transmit start and stop codes ("*").

Interleaved 2of5
The scanner transmits code data read, starting from the character following th e start code t o the one preced ing the

stop code. No start/stop codes will be transmitted.

Codabar (NW-7)
The scanner transmits code data read including the start/stop codes. You can select whether or not to transmit

start/stop codes.

Code 128 (EAN-128)
The scanner transmits code data read, starting from the character followin g the start c ode to the one p receding the

check digit. Start/stop codes, FNC codes, or check digit will not be transmitted. Note that FNC1 placed in character
positions other than the 1st and 2nd ones from the start code will be converted to GS (1Dh) and transferred.

RSS (RSS-14, RSS-14 Truncated, RSS Limited, RSS-14 Stacked, RSS Expanded, RSS-14 Stacked Omnidirectional,
RSS Expanded Stacked)

Code data read will be transmitted as is.

RSS Composite symbols
Code data read will be transmitted as is.
Under the conditions "Code ID mark: Type 1 " and "Code ID mark output mode: Separating," a separator (GS: 1Dh)

and 2D code ID mark are inserted between the linear component and 2D Composite component. (For details about
the code ID mark, refer to (4) Code ID mark on pages 53 to 55.)

Under the conditions "Code ID mark: Type 2 " and "Linear component length (RSS/EAN-128): Variable," a separator
(GS: 1Dh) is inserted between the linear component and 2D Composite component.

UPC/EAN Composite symbols
Code data read will be transmitted as is.
You can select whether or not to transmit a check digit of the linear component (UPC/EAN).
Under the conditions "Code ID mark: Type 1 " and "Code ID mark output mode: Separating," a separator (GS: 1Dh)

and 2D code ID mark are inserted between the linear component and 2D Composite component.
Under the conditions "Code ID mark: Type 2 ," the 2D code ID mark is inserted between the linear component and

2D Composite component. (For details about the code ID mark, refer to (4) Code ID mark on pages 53 to 55.)

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Chapter 11 Image Capturing

11.1 Outline

The scanner supports image capturing that allows you to capture a graphic as a bitmap (BMP) or JPEG image and
output it to the host computer. The JPEG image offers three quality choices--standard, high, and low.

The image size can be selected from standard VGA, 1/4 VGA and 1/16 VGA. If you select 1/4 VGA or 1/16 VGA,
select also the output image area--the full ima ge area or the center portion of the imag e area. When the full image a r ea
is selected, th e scan ner thi ns out th e resolut ion of th e full im age area by skip pin g every other p ixel so t hat the i mage
quality b ecomes low; when th e cen ter p orti on is s elected , t he s can n er extra ct s th e cen ter port ion of th e i ma ge a rea so
that the visual area becomes smaller but the image quality does not change.

The scanner can also output a thumbnail to help you aim at a target. The thumbnail images can be saved as a BMP or
JPEG image in 1/64 VGA or 1/4 VGA, respectively.

You can select the output format, image size, output image area and whether or not to use a thumbnail by modifying
the parameters of the IMAGEOUT command.

Note: Selecting the USB keyboard interface disables the image capturing function.

11.2 Image capturing specifications

(1) Output file format

BMP or JPEG file format

(2) Image size and output image area

Image size Number of pixels BMP JPEG Image output area

Standard VGA 640 x 480 √ √ Full image area
1/4 VGA 320 x 240 √ √ Full or center portion of the image area
1/16 VGA 160 x 120 √ √ Full or center portion of the image area
Thumbnail (1/64 VGA) 80 x 60 √ -- Full image area
Thumbnail (1/4 VGA) 320 x 240 -- √ Full image area

(3) Communications protocol for image transmission

Xmodem 1K

(4) Image output command

IMAGEOUT#1#m#n Enable the thumbnail transmission
IMAGEOUT#1#m#n#o Disable the thumbnail transmission

The selections available for parameters l, m, n and o are as follows:
l: Output file forma t

B BMP
J or J0 JPEG (Medium)
J1 JPEG (High)
J2 JPEG (Low)

m: Image size

0 Standard VGA
2 1/4 VGA
4 1/16 VGA

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n: Image output area

F Full image area
C Center portion of the image area

o: Thumbnail

0 Disable thumbnail transmission
1 Enable thumbnail transmission of BMP images in 1/64 VGA
2 Enable thumbnail transmission of JPEG images in 1/4 VGA

(5) Image capturing operation

1) Upon receipt of an IMAGEOUT command, the scanner captures an image, b eeps th ree ti mes, an d s witc hes to t he

image transmission mode (Xmodem 1K protocol).

2) When the thumbnail is enabled:
The scanner transmits a thumbnail (BMP file in 1/64 VGA or JPEG file in 1/4 VGA) repeatedly.
Pressing the trigger switch causes the scanner to beep once, capture an image, and start transmission (Xmodem

1K protocol).

When the thumbnail is disabled:
The scanner immediately captures an image and transmits it in the format specified by IMAGEOUT parameters

(Xmodem 1K protocol).

3) Upon completion of tra nsmission, the scanner b eeps once and exits the i mage transmission mode.

(6) Notes

• Image transmission can only be command-controlled; it cannot be started by the QR-coded parameter menu.

• When the scanner is in the image transmission mode, it cannot scan bar codes or 2D codes. The protocol is fixed

to the Xmodem 1K.

• Parameters of the IMAGEOUT command should be uppercase or numerical ASCII characters.

• Transmission condition settings such as header, terminator and transmission speed for the image transmission are

the same as those for ordinary commands.

• Transmission speed an d other con ditio ns when th e Xmodem 1K prot ocol is used are the sa me as those with t he
normal communications protocol (non-acknowledge mode or ACK/NAK mode).

• Upon completion of image transmission, the scanner returns to the normal communications protocol
(non -acknowledge mode or ACK/NAK mode).

• In a JPEG file format, images are compression-converted, so the image quality may be lower.

(7) Image transmission time required (Typical)

The table below lists the typical image transmission time required from image capturing to conversion and
transmission under the following conditions: Xmodem 1K and 115200 bps. However, this may vary according to the
settings made in the host computer.

Image size Output file format Image file size Image transmission time

Standard VGA BMP 302 KB 15.5 sec.
1/4 VGA BMP 77 KB 4.2 sec.
1/16 VGA BMP 20 KB 1.2 sec.
Thumbnail (1/64 VGA) BMP 6 KB 0.5 sec.
Thumbnail (1/4 VGA) JPEG 4.8 KB 0.5 sec.
Standard VGA JPEG 25 KB* 1.9 sec.

*

In a JPEG file format, images will be compression-converted, so the file size may vary, depending on images

scanned (approx. 10 to 40 KB, usually 25 KB). No compression ratio can be specified.

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Chapter 12 Parameters and Defaults

The tables below list the parameters and their default values. You can change them using the QR-coded parameter
menu or configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D). Note that shadowed parameters can only be set in the
configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D).

When the sc anner leaves t he factory, all of these parameters are set to defaults.

(1) Interface to the host

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

USB-COM interface √

Interface

(Note 1) Selecting the USB keyboard interface disables the configuration software.

USB keyboard interface
(See Note 1.)

(2) Communications parameters for USB-COM interface

The following settings take effect only when the USB-COM interface is set up.

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Communications protocol

Header

Terminator

Transmission of BCC

CTS signal control

CTS signal timeout 0.1 to 9.9 seconds 2 s
ACK/NAK response time 0.1 to 9.9 seconds 1 s

Non-acknowledge mode √
ACK/NAK mode
None √
STX
ETX
CR √
LF
CR LF
Enable
Disable √
Yes
No √

: Can be changed only with the configuration software.

Chapter 10

Section 10.1

Section 10.3, (1)

Section 10.3, (3)

Section 10.1

Section 10.1

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(3) Communications parameters for USB keyboard interface

The following settings take effect only when the USB keyboard interface is set up.

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Caps Lock

Keyboard type

Numeric data transmission format (0 to 9)

Binary conversion
(See Note 2.)

Data transmission interval

(Note 1) Select the Caps Lock state which matches that of the connected keyboard.

(Note 2) Some applications cannot output data correctly on the display.

(Note 3) When selecting the numeric keypad for the numeric data transmission format, set the host's NUM LOCK to ON.

OFF (Lowercase letter) √

ON (Uppercase letter)
U.S. English (101 key type) √

Germany (102 key type)

French (102 key type)

U.K. English (102 key type)

Italian (102 key type)

Swedish (102 key type)

Japanese (106 key type)

Inboard numeric keys

Numeric keypad
No conversion (ASCII) √

Binary conversion

Kanji conversion

3 ms

6 ms
10 ms √

16 ms

30 ms

50 ms

100 ms

Section 10.2 (1)
(See Note 1.)

Section 10.2 (2)

(See Note 3.)

Section 13.2

Section 10.2 (3)

Inboard numeric keys Numeric keypad

U.S. English (101 key type)

: Can be changed only with the configuration software.

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Header

Terminator

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

None √
STX
ETX
CR
LF
CR LF
TAB
ESC
ENTER
Right Ctrl

←
↑
→
↓

User-defined
None

Section 10.3 (1)

STX
ETX
CR
LF
CR LF
TAB
ESC
ENTER √
Right Ctrl

←
↑
→
↓

User-defined

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(4) Reading modes

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Scanning modes

Data editing

Barcode reader mode

Point scan mode

(5) Data transmission format

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Prefix transmission

Suffix transmission

Code ID mark transmission

Code ID mark position

Code ID mark

Code ID mark output mode

Transmission of the number of digits
(not applicable to UPC/EAN codes)

Regular read mode √
Data verification mode

(Scan lock disabled)
Data verification mode

Section 8.1

(Scan lock enabled)
No editing √
Data extraction mode
Delimited-text format conversion

Section 8.2

mode
Enable (Barcode reader mode)
Disable (Normal reader mode) √
Enable
Disable √

Section 8.3

Section 8.4

Enable
Disable √
Enable

Section 10.3, (2)

Disable √
Enable
Disable √
Before prefix
After prefix √
Type 1 √
Type 2
Coupling √
Separating
Enable
Disable √

: Can be changed only with the configuration software.

Section 10.3

Section 10.3

Section 10.3, (4)

Section 10.3, (4)

Section 10.3, (5)

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(6) 2D codes, mirror image and black-and-white inverted codes

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Scanning mirror image 2D codes

Enable
Disable √
Black cells/bars on a white

√

Section 8.5

background

Scanning black-and-white inverted codes

White cell/bars on a black
background

Automatically identify black and

Section 8.6

white inverted codes
Edit mode √

Scanning split QR Code

Batch edit mode

Section 8.7

Non-edit mode

Scanning MicroQR Code

Scanning PDF417

Scanning MicroPDF

Scanning MaxiCode

Scanning Data Matrix (Square)

Scanning Data Matrix (Rectangular)

QR Code, min. version readable 1
QR Code, max. version readable
MicroQR, min. version readable 1
MicroQR, max. version readable
Data Matrix (Square),

min. code number readable
Data Matrix (Square),

max. code number readable
Data Matrix (Rectangular),

min. code number readable
Data Matrix (Rectangular),

max. code number readable

Enable
Disable √
Enable √
Disable
Enable

Section 13.2

Disable √
Enable √
Disable

Enable √
Disable
Enable √

Section 13.2
(See Note 1.)

Disable

1 to 40

1 to 4

1 to 24

40

4
1

Section 13.2
(See Note 2.)

24

1

1 to 6

6

(Note 1) Using the QR-coded parameter menu enables or disables scanning of both Square and Rectangular Data Matrix

symbols at the same time.

(Note 2) The parameter setting ranges are different from versions or code numbers that the scanner can actually read.

: Can be changed only with the configuration software.

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(7) Bar codes

UPC-A/E, EAN-13/8

Scanning UPC-A and EAN-13

Scanning UPC-E

Scanning EAN-8

Transmission of a check digit for UPC-A

Transmission of a check digit for EAN-13

Transmission of a check digit for UPC-E

Transmission of a check digit for EAN-8

Scanning UPC/EAN with add-on

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Enable √
Disable
Enable √
Disable
Enable √
Disable
Enable √
Disable
Enable √
Disable
Enable √
Disable
Enable √
Disable
Enable

(No. of add-on digits not restricted)
Enable, 2-digit add-on only
Enable, 5-digit add-on only
Disable √

Section 13.2

Section 13.2

Interleaved 2of5

Scanning Interleaved 2of5

Min. number of digits to scan
for Interleaved 2of5

Max. number of digits to scan
for Interleaved 2of5

(Note 1) The parameter setting ranges are different from the numbers of digits that the scanner can actually read.

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Enable, without a check digit √
Enable, with a check digit

(Check digit transmission enabled)
Enable, with a check digit

(Check digit transmission disabled)
Disable

2 to 99 digits

: Can be changed only with the configuration software.

Section 13.2

4 digits

(See Note 1.)

99 digits

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Codabar (NW-7)

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Enable, without a check digit √

Scanning Codabar (NW-7)

Min. number of digits to scan
for Codabar (NW-7)

Max. number of digits to scan
for Codabar (NW-7)

Transmission of start/stop codes
for Codabar (NW-7)

Enable, with a check digit
(Check digit transmission enabled)

Enable, with a check digit
(Check digit transmission disabled)

Disable

3 to 99 digits
(including start/stop codes)

Enable √
Disable

Section 13.2

4 digits

(See Note 1.)

99 digits

Section 13.2

Code 39

Item Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Enable, without a check digit √

Scanning Code 39

Min. number of digits to scan
for Code 39

Max. number of digits to scan
for Code 39

Transmission of start/stop codes for Code 39

Enable, with a check digit
(Check digit transmission enabled)

Enable, with a check digit
(Check digit transmission disabled)

Disable

1 to 99 digits
(excluding start/stop codes)

Enable
Disable √

Section 13.2

1 digit

(See Note 1.)

99 digits

Section 13.2

Code 128, EAN-128

Scanning Code 128

Scanning EAN-128

Min. number of digits to scan
for Code 128 and EAN-128

Max. number of digits to scan
for Code 128 and EAN-128

(Note 1) The setting ranges are different from the numbers of digits that the scanner can actually read.
(Note 2) Using the QR-coded parameter menu enables or disables scanning of both Code 128 and EAN-128 at the same

time.

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Enable √
Disable
Enable √
Disable

1 to 99 digits
(excluding start/stop codes and
1-digit check digit)

: Can be changed only with the configuration software.

1 digit

99 digits

Section 13.2
(See Note 2.)

(See Note 1.)

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RSS, Composite symbols

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Scanning RSS-14, RSS-14 Truncated,
RSS-14 Limited, RSS Expanded

RSS-14 Stacked Omnidirectional,
RSS Expanded Stacked

Scanning Composite symbols

Scanning RSS Composite with CC-A

Scanning RSS Composite with CC-B

Scanning UPC/EAN Composite with CC-A

Scanning UPC/EAN Composite with CC-B

Scanning EAN-128 Composite with CC-A

Scanning EAN-128 Composite with CC-B

Scanning EAN-128 Composite with CC-C

Enable
Disable √
Enable Scanning RSS-14 Stacked,
Disable √

Enable
Disable √
Enable
Disable √
Enable
Disable √
Enable
Disable √
Enable
Disable √
Enable
Disable √
Enable
Disable √
Enable
Disable √

: Can be changed only with the configuration software.

Section 10.3

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Multi-line barcode scanning

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Scanning multi-line bar codes

Number of lines for multi-line barcode
scanning

Output format for multi-line bar codes

Enable
Disable √
2 lines √
3 lines
Header/terminator-delimited

Comma-delimited √
Code type for the 1st line Selectable from readable bar codes Not specified.
Heading characters for the 1st line Up to 2 ASCII characters Not specified.
Min. number of digits to be scanned

for the 1st line
Max. number of digits to be scanned

for the 1st line

Max. 99 digits Not specified.

Max. 99 digits Not specified.
Code type for the 2nd line Selectable from readable bar codes Not specified.

Heading characters for the 2nd line Up to 2 ASCII characters Not specified.
Min. number of digits to be scanned

for the 2nd line
Max. number of digits to be scanned

for the 2nd line

Max. 99 digits Not specified.

Max. 99 digits Not specified.
Code type for the 3rd line Selectable from readable bar codes Not specified.

Heading characters for the 3rd line Up to 2 ASCII characters Not specified.
Min. number of digits to be scanned

for the 3rd line
Max. number of digits to be scanned

for the 3rd line

Max. 99 digits Not specified.

Max. 99 digits Not specified.

: Can be changed only with the configuration software.

Section 8.8

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(8) Trigger switch control/Magic key control

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Auto-off mode √

Momentary switching mode

Trigger switch control

Alternate switching mode

Continuous reading mode 1

Continuous reading mode 2

Auto sensing mode Section 6.4

None
Trigger switch function for the fully
depressed position

Scan √

Marker beam

None
Trigger switch function for the halfway
position

Scan √

Marker beam

High
Scanner sensibility level in auto sensing
mode

Medium √

Low

Data retransfer function

Specific character transfer function

Readable code switching function
Magic key control

Marker mode switching function

Ready/standby switching function

Barcode reader mode switching

function

No function √

(9) Beeper, indicator LED, marker beam and vibrator

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Beeper

Enable √

Disable

High √
Beeper volume

Medium

Low

Indicator LED

Enable √

Disable

Marker -OFF mode
Marker beam

Normal marker mode √

Marker-ON mode

"OK" vibrations √
Vibrator

"NG" vibrations

Disable

Section 6.1

Section 6.2

Section 6.2

Section 6.4

Chapter 7

Section 9.1

Section 9.2

Section 9.4

Section 9.3

: Can be changed only with the configuration software.

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(10) Data verification conditions and data editing conditions

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

Verification object in data verification
mode

Verification start position for data string
verification

Number of characters to verify for data
string verification
(Preset master registration not made)

Position of data block to verify for data
block verification

Verification result output
(Report of match/mismatch status)

Data string √

Data block

001 to 999 positions

(Specify with ASCII characters)

01 to 99 positions

(Specify with ASCII characters)

01 to 99 positions

(Specify with ASCII characters)

Disable transmission/

Disable transmission

Enable code data transmission/

Disable transmission

Enable code data transmission/

Enable NG transmission

Enable OK transmission/

Enable NG transmission
Code type in data editing Selectable from codes available

Data transfer regardless of error result in
data editing

Permit

Prohibit √

"Data string" extraction √
Data extraction mode

"Data block" extraction

"AI-prefixed string" extraction

"Data string" extraction

- Extraction start position

"Data string" extraction

- Extraction end position

"Data string" extraction

- Specification of position n for extraction

start position

"Data string" extraction

- Specification of position n or n positions

for extraction end position

"Data block" extraction

- Data block numbers (Max. 3 blocks)

"AI-prefixed string" extraction

AI-delimited mode

- Availability of AI #1
AI-delimited mode

- Availability of AI #2

(Note 1) Selecting "Any code" edits all types of codes.

Head position

Tail position

Position n √

Tail position √

Position n

By n positions from the start position

0001 to 9999 positions

(Specify with ASCII characters)

0001 to 9999 positions

(Specify with ASCII characters)

01 to 99 positions

(Specify with ASCII characters)

AI-delimited mode √

AI parenthesizing mode

Enable

Disable √

Enable

Disable √

: Can be changed only with the configuration software.

1

99

1

√

Any code

(Note 1)

1

9999

Not specified.

Section 8.1

Section 8.2

71

Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:

AI-delimited mode

- Availability of AI #3
AI-delimited mode

- AI #1
AI-delimited mode

- AI #2
AI-delimited mode

- AI #3

Enable

Disable √

Selectable from AI candidates

(Note 2)

Selectable from AI candidates

(Note 2)

Selectable from AI candidates

(Note 2)

Header/Terminator √
Delimiters in AI-delimited mode

Comma

Tab
Transmission of ERROR command at the

time of scanning failure

Enable

Disable √

(Note 2) For details about AI candidates, refer to Chapter 8, Section 8.2.1.3, "(3) AI table."

: Can be changed only with the configuration software.

00

00

00

Section 8.2

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Chapter 13 QR-Coded Parameter Menu

13.1 Parameter setting procedure using the QR-coded parameter menu

Start setting Use the scanner to scan the "Start setting" QR Code symbol.

↓ The beeper sounds three times.

Scan parameter setting

QR Code symbols.

↓

End setting Scan the "End setting" QR Code symbol.

The beeper sounds three times.

Scanning the "All defaults" QR Code symbol in the QR-coded parameter menu makes all items in the menu revert to
the factory defaults.

TIP: "Beeper volume" QR Code symbol in the Q R- c ode d pa rameter menu

The beeper volume c an be set even if the a bove procedu re is omitt ed. No "Sta rt setti ng" or "End s etting" QR Code
symbol is required to be scanned.

Each time the "Beeper volume" QR Code symbol is scanned, the beeper volume cycles through High, Medium and
Low. The factory default is High.

Scan necessary parameter setting QR Code symbols.

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13.2 QR-coded parameter menu

 Menu control (Starting/Ending the Setting P r ocedure and Reverti ng to Defaul ts)

Start setting

(When the "White code on

black background" is set)"

Cancel

Start setting

All defaults

End setting

The beeper volume can be set by scanning the following QR Code symbol only. No "Start setting" or "End
setting" QR Code symbol required to be scanned.

Adjusting the beeper volume

Scanning this QR Code symbol cycles the beeper volume through High, Medium and Low. The factory default
is High.

 Interface to the host

USB-COM interface
(default)

Beeper volume

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USB keyboard

interface

 Communications parameters for USB-COM i n terface

Communications protocol (USB-COM interface)

Non-acknowledge mode
(default)

Header (USB-COM interface)

None (default)

Terminator (USB-COM interface)

ETX

LF

Transmission of BCC (USB-COM interface)

ACK/NAK mode

STX

CR (default)

CR LF

Disable (default)

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Enable

 Communications parameters for USB keyboard interface

Conversion to binary data

No conversion (default)
(ASCII)

Kanji conversion

Header (USB keyboard interface)

None (default)

ETX

Binary conversion

STX

CR

LF

TAB

ENTER

CR LF

ESC

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Right Ctrl

Header (USB keyboard interface)

←

→

Terminator (USB keyboard interface)

None

ETX

↑

↓

STX

CR

LF

TAB

ENTER (default)

CR LF

ESC

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Right Ctrl

Header (USB keyboard interface)

←

→

 Data transmission format

Transmission of code ID mark

Disable (default)

Transmission of the number of digits

Disable (default)

↑

↓

Enable

Enable

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 2D codes, mirror image and black-and-white inverted codes

Scanning MicroQR Code

Disable (default)

Scanning black-and-white inverted codes

Black cells/bars on a
white background (default)

Automaticall y identify black
and white inverted codes

Scanning split QR Code ("Structured Append")

Edit mode (default)

White cell s/bars on

a black background

Enable

Non-edit mode

Batch edit mode

Scanning PDF417

Disable

Enable (default)

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Scanning MaxiCode

Disable

Scanning Data Matr ix

Disable

 Bar codes

Scanning UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-1 3 and EAN-8

Disable

Scanning Interleaved 2of5

Enable (default)

Enable (default)

Enable (default)

Disable

Enable without

a check digit (default)

Enable with a check digit

(Check digit transm i ssion enabled)

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Scanning Code 128 (EAN-128)

Disable

Scanning Codabar (NW-7 )

Disable

Enable with a check digit
(Check digit transm i ssion enabled)

Transmission of start/stop codes for Codabar (NW-7)

Disable

Enable (default)

Enable without a check digit

(default)

Enable with a check digit

(Check digit transmission disabled)

Enable (default)

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Scanning Code 39

Disable

Enable with a check digit
(Check digit transm i ssion enabled)

Transmission of start/stop codes for Code 39

Disable (default)

 Other settings

Trigger switch control

Enable without a check digit

(default)

Enable with a check digit

(Check digit transmission disabled)

Enable

Auto-off mode (default )

Momentary switching mode

Continuous reading mode 2

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Alternate switching m ode

Continuous reading mode 1

Auto sensing mode

Beeper control

Disable

Indicator LED

Disable

Vibrator

OK vibrations (default)

Disable

Enable (default)

Enable (default)

NG vibrations

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Chapter 14 Troubleshooting

Problem 1: Low reading efficiency.

Probable cause What to do:

• A target code is not within the scan range of the

reading window.

• The code may be smeared. • Wipe off the dirt from the code.

• The code may be blurred. • Use a code clearly printed.

Problem 2: Cannot read 2D codes or bar codes.

Probable cause What to do:

• The type of the code to be scanned has not been

set as a readable code.

• The scanned bar code contains no check digit,

while the "Enable, with a check digit" parameter is
selected.

• The check digit contained in the scanned bar code

is wrong.

Problem 3: Code data cannot be displayed normally on the computer screen. (USB-COM interface)

Probable cause What to do:

• The communications conditions of the scanner are

different f r om those of the connected host.

• Any device driver other than our USB-COM

device driver may be used.

Problem 4: Code data cannot be displayed normally on the computer screen.

(USB keyboard interface)

• Bring a code within the scan range.

• Enable the type of the code to be scanned as a readable

code.

• Select the "Enable, without a check digit" parameter.

• Use a correct bar code.

• Change the communications conditions of the scanner

to match those of the connected host.

• Use our USB-COM device driver that is designed for

the USB-COM interface.

Probable cause What to do:

• The keyboard type selected may not match one

that is set up in the host computer.

• Select the same keyboard type as one that is set up in

the host computer.

(You can check the computer's keyboard type by

clicking My Computer | Control Panel | Keyboard |
Hardware.)

• The Caps Lock state selected may not match that

of the connected keyboard.

• Select the same Caps Lock state as that of the

connected keyboard.

• Any device driver other than the system-supplied

driver (USB device class driver for HID) may be

• Use the system-supplied driver that is included in

Windows 98 or later Operating Systems.

used.

• The computer's keyboard may be held down. • Do not press the computer's keyboard when scanning

codes.

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Appendix 1 Specifications

Item

Scanning specifications

Interface USB-COM interface, USB keyboard interface

Environmental conditions

Dimensions (W) x (D) x (H) 3.2 x 4.1 x 6.5 inches (82 x 103 x 165 mm)
Weight Approx. 210 g (excluding the cable)

Readable codes

Skew angle 360º
Scanning

resolution

Elevation angle (skew) ±35°
Tilt angle (pitch) ±35°
Light source LED (red)
Reading confirmation Blue LED, beeper and vibrator

Operating voltage 5.0 VDC ±5% Input power requirements
Power consumption

(in auto-off mode)
Operating temperature

range
Operating humidity range 10 to 90% RH (*1)
Storage temperature range -10 to 60°C
Storage humidity range 5 to 95 %RH (*1)
Ambient illuminance range Max. 10,000 lux

GT10Q-SU
GT11Q-SU

GT10Q-HU
GT11Q-HU

QR Code (Model 1 and Model 2), MicroQR, PDF417,
MicroPDF, MaxiCode, Data Matrix, and EAN.UCC
Composite symbol

EAN-13/8, UPC-A/E, UPC/EAN with add-on, Interleaved
2of5 (ITF), Code 39, Codabar (NW-7), Code 128, EAN-128,
and RSS

0.25 mm (9.8 mils) min. for two-dimensional codes

0.15 mm (5.9 mils) min. for bar codes

0.167 mm (6.6 mils) min. for two-dimensional codes

0.125 mm (4.9 mils) min. for bar codes

Max. 500 mA

0 to 50°C

GT10Q-SU/HU
GT11Q-SU/HU

(*1) Sharp temperature change, dewing or freezing not allowed, wet-bulb temperature 30°C max.

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Appendix 2 Control Commands

Control commands refer to commands that are exchanged between the host computer and the scanner via the
communications line.

Some of the control commands that the host computer issues are functionally equivalent to some parameters that can
be set with the QR-coded parameter menu (refer to Chapter 12). Control command settings have priority over settings
made with the QR-coded parameter menu.

Note that turning off the scanner will clear control command settings so that settings made with the QR-coded
parameter menu will take effect unless the PW command is sent to the scanner for saving control command settings
into the EEPROM.

If commands other than ones listed below are sent to the scanner, the scanner operation is not assured.
Note: Selecting the USB keyboard interface disables the control commands.

Commands

Z

(Note 1) (Note 2)

READOFF
LOFF

R

READON
LON

B1
B2
B3

LB

LG

LR

VO

Control

(Note 1)

(Note 3)

(Note 3)

(Note 3)

(Note 3)

(Note 3)

Transfer Direction

Scanner Host

Sound the beeper

Light the blue indicator LED

Light the green indicator LED

Light the red indicator LED

Drive the vibrator

Switch to standby
Upon receipt of the Z, READOFF or LOFF command, the scanner

switches to standby as long as the trigger switch control is set to
continuous reading mode 1 or 2.

Ready to scan
Upon receipt of the R, READON or LON command, the scanner

becomes ready to scan as long as the trigger switch control is set to
continuous reading mode 1 or 2.

Within 100 ms from the receipt of any of B1, B2 and B3 commands,
the scanner beeps for the period specified below.

B1: Beep for approx. 80 ms
B2: Beep for approx. 120 ms
B3: Beep for approx. 240 ms

Even if the beeping is prohibited or the scanner is on standby, the
beeper will be able to sound.

Within 100 ms from the receipt of the LB command, the blue
indicator LED lights for approx. 500 ms.

Within 100 ms from the receipt of the LG command, the green
indicator LED lights for approx. 500 ms.

Within 100 ms from the receipt of the LR command, the red
indicator LED lights for approx. 500 ms.

Within 100 ms from the receipt of the VO command, the vibrator
operates for approx. 180 ms.

Function

86

Control

Commands

U1
U2
U3
U4
U5
U6

Transfer Direction

Scanner Host

Trigger switch control

U1: Auto-off mode
U2: Momentary switching mode
U3: Alternate switching mode
U4: Continuous reading mode 1
U5: Continuous reading mode 2
U6: Auto sensing mode

Function

Save parameters

PW

This command saves settings made with U1 through U6
commands into the EEPROM. Without the PW command, the
scanner will lose settings made with U1 through U6 when it is
turned off.

Request for software version

VER

<Response from the scanner> Ver.n.nn
where n.nn is version number (Ex. Ver.1.00)

Request for the parameter setting version

This command checks the version of the parameter settings made
in the scanner when the scanner is linked with the configuration

VERF

software (ScannerSetting_2D).
<Response from the scanner> Ver.n.nn.mm

where n.nn.mm is version number (Ex. Ver.1.00.00)
and mm is parameter setting version.

Scanning failure

When the scanner (which i s ready to scan) cannot complete

ERROR

scanning and switches to standby, it sends the ERROR
command as long as the trigger switch control is set to
continuous reading mode 1 or 2. Whether or not to send this
command can be selected.

Verification match

OK

If code data scanned matches master data in data verification
mode, the scanner sends this command as long as the OK
transmission is enabled for a match.

Verification mismatch

NG

If code data scanned does not match master data in data
verification mode, the scanner sends this command as long as
the NG transmission is enabled for a mismatch.

IMAGEOUT

(Note 1) If the scanner receives the R command twice with the reading window being applied to a code (for example,

Capture image

Refer to Chapter 11 for det ails.

it receives the R command, sends the code data read, and receives the Z and R commands), it will send even the same
code data twice. This is because the Z command cancels the duplication prevention processing.

In split QR Code scanning operation, if the scanner receives the Z command and switches to standby before scanning
a set of split QR Code symbols, the duplication prevention processing will be canceled. The code data that has been
read halfway will be discarded.

The READOFF and LOFF commands produce the same result as the Z command, the READON and LON
commands, as the R command.

(Note 2) When the scanner is on standby, pressing the trigger switch may light the LEDs momentarily, but the
scanner cannot scan codes.

(Note 3) After receipt of one of the B1 through B3, LB, LG, LR and VO command, the scanner may need a
maximum of 100 ms to execute the command.

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Appendix 3 Interface Specifications

 USB Interface

Type A USB Connector

4 213

Viewed from pin side

Pin No. Signa l

1 5 VDC
2 D-
3 D+
4 GND

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2D Code Handy Scanner

GT10Q-SU / GT11Q-SU
GT10Q-HU / GT11Q-HU

User's Manual

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