Honeywell 4800dr user guide

4800dr

Document Reader

Barcode Guide

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

About This Manual ...............................................................................................................1-1

Unpacking the Document Reader........................................................................................1-1

Document Reader Models ...................................................................................................1-1

Connecting the Document Reader with USB.......................................................................1-1

Connecting the Document Reader with TTL-232 Serial Port...............................................1-2

Supported Terminals............................................................................................................1-3

Programming the Interface - Plug and Play .........................................................................1-3

USB Connection ..................................................................................................................1-3

IBM SurePos..................................................................................................................1-3

USB PC or Macintosh

USB HID.........................................................................................................................1-4

USB COM Port Emulation..............................................................................................1-4

TTL-232 Serial Port Connection ..........................................................................................1-5

Aligning the Document Reader Tray....................................................................................1-5

Reading Techniques ............................................................................................................1-6

Using the Imager Out of the Stand.................................................................................1-6

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Keyboard..................................................................................1-4

Chapter 2 - Terminal Interfaces

Keyboard Country ................................................................................................................2-1

Keyboard Style.....................................................................................................................2-2

Keyboard Modifiers ..............................................................................................................2-3

TTL-232 Baud Rate........................................................................................................2-4

RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity ..................................................2-5

TTL-232 Receiver Time-Out ..........................................................................................2-5

RS-232 Handshaking.....................................................................................................2-5

Chapter 3 - Output

Good Read Indicators ..........................................................................................................3-1

Beeper – Good Read .....................................................................................................3-1

Beeper Volume – Good Read........................................................................................3-1

Beeper Pitch – Good Read ............................................................................................3-1

Beeper Duration – Good Read.......................................................................................3-2

LED – Good Read..........................................................................................................3-2

LED – Indicator State.....................................................................................................3-2

Number of Beeps – Good Read.....................................................................................3-2

Good Read Delay ................................................................................................................3-3

User-Specified Good Read Delay........................................................................................3-3

Trigger Modes......................................................................................................................3-3

Manual/Serial Trigger.....................................................................................................3-3

Scan Stand Mode ................................................................................................................3-4

Scan Stand Symbol........................................................................................................3-4

Presentation Mode...............................................................................................................3-4

Presentation Sensitivity..................................................................................................3-5

Hands Free Time-Out ..........................................................................................................3-5

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Reread Delay....................................................................................................................... 3-5

User-Specified Reread Delay ..............................................................................................3-6

LED Power Level.................................................................................................................3-6

Imager Time-Out .................................................................................................................3-6

Aimer Delay .........................................................................................................................3-7

User-Specified Aimer Delay........................................................................................... 3-7

Aimer Mode ......................................................................................................................... 3-7

Centering.............................................................................................................................3-7

Decode Window ..................................................................................................................3-9

Decode Search Mode........................................................................................................ 3-10

Preferred Symbology......................................................................................................... 3-10

Output Sequence Overview............................................................................................... 3-12

Output Sequence Editor ..............................................................................................3-14

Require Output Sequence ........................................................................................... 3-14

Multiple Symbols ...............................................................................................................3-14

No Read ............................................................................................................................3-15

Print Weight.......................................................................................................................3-15

Video Reverse...................................................................................................................3-15

Mandatory Alignment Flag................................................................................................. 3-15

Working Orientation........................................................................................................... 3-16

Chapter 4 - Data Editing

Prefix/Suffix Overview .........................................................................................................4-1

To Add a Prefix or Suffix:............................................................................................... 4-2

To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes:....................................................................... 4-2

To Add a Carriage Return Suffix to all Symbologies .....................................................4-3

Prefix Selections............................................................................................................ 4-3

Suffix Selections ............................................................................................................ 4-3

Function Code Transmit ................................................................................................4-4

Intercharacter, Interfunction, and Intermessage Delays...................................................... 4-4

Intercharacter Delay ......................................................................................................4-4

User Specified Intercharacter Delay.............................................................................. 4-4

Interfunction Delay.........................................................................................................4-5

Intermessage Delay.......................................................................................................4-5

Chapter 5 - Data Formatting

Data Format Editor Introduction ..........................................................................................5-1

To Add a Data Format ................................................................................................... 5-1

Other Programming Selections...................................................................................... 5-2

Data Format Editor Commands..................................................................................... 5-2

Data Format Editor ........................................................................................................5-4

Data Formatter............................................................................................................... 5-4

Alternate Data Formats.................................................................................................. 5-4

Chapter 6 - Symbologies

All Symbologies ...................................................................................................................6-1

Message Length Description ...............................................................................................6-2

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Codabar............................................................................................................................... 6-2

Codabar Concatenation................................................................................................. 6-3

Code 39...............................................................................................................................6-4

Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF)................................................................................ 6-5

Full ASCII....................................................................................................................... 6-6

Code 39 Code Page ...................................................................................................... 6-6

Interleaved 2 of 5................................................................................................................. 6-7

Code 93...............................................................................................................................6-8

Code 93 Code Page ...................................................................................................... 6-8

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial....................................................................................................... 6-9

Straight 2 of 5 IATA (Two-Bar Start/Stop) ......................................................................... 6-10

Matrix 2 of 5....................................................................................................................... 6-11

Code 11.............................................................................................................................6-11

Code 128...........................................................................................................................6-12

ISBT 128 Concatenation.............................................................................................. 6-12

Code 128 Code Page .................................................................................................. 6-13

Telepen.............................................................................................................................. 6-14

UPC-A ...............................................................................................................................6-15

UPC-A/EAN-13

with Extended Coupon Code ..........................................................................................6-16

UPC-E0 .............................................................................................................................6-17

UPC-E1 .............................................................................................................................6-18

EAN/JAN-13 ......................................................................................................................6-19

ISBN Translate ............................................................................................................6-20

EAN/JAN-8 ........................................................................................................................ 6-21

MSI .................................................................................................................................... 6-22

Plessey Code ....................................................................................................................6-23

GS1 DataBar .....................................................................................................................6-24

GS1 DataBar Limited......................................................................................................... 6-24

GS1 DataBar Expanded....................................................................................................6-24

PosiCode...........................................................................................................................6-25

Trioptic Code ..................................................................................................................

... 6-25

Codablock F ......................................................................................................................6-26

Code 16K........................................................................................................................... 6-27

Code 49.............................................................................................................................6-28

PDF417 .............................................................................................................................6-29

MicroPDF417.....................................................................................................................6-29

EAN•UCC Composite Codes............................................................................................. 6-30

EAN•UCC Emulation ......................................................................................................... 6-31

TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39) .......................................................................................... 6-31

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Postal Codes ..................................................................................................................... 6-31

Intelligent Mail Barcode ...............................................................................................6-32

ID-tag (UPU 4-State) ...................................................................................................6-32

Postnet.........................................................................................................................6-32

Planet Code................................................................................................................. 6-33

British Post................................................................................................................... 6-33

Canadian Post ............................................................................................................. 6-33

Kix (Netherlands) Post.................................................................................................6-33

Australian Post............................................................................................................. 6-34

Japanese Post............................................................................................................. 6-35

China Post ................................................................................................................... 6-35

Korea Post................................................................................................................... 6-36

QR Code............................................................................................................................ 6-36

Data Matrix ........................................................................................................................ 6-37

MaxiCode ..........................................................................................................................6-37

Aztec Code........................................................................................................................6-38

Chapter 7 - OCR Programming

OCR Fonts........................................................................................................................... 7-1

OCR..................................................................................................................................... 7-1

U.S. Currency Font..............................................................................................................7-2

MICR E13 B Font ................................................................................................................7-2

SEMI Font............................................................................................................................ 7-2

OCR Templates...................................................................................................................7-2

Creating an OCR Template ........................................................................................... 7-3

Stringing Together Multiple Formats

(Creating “Or” Statements)....................................................................................... 7-4

OCR User-Defined Variables ..............................................................................................7-5

Reading Multi-Row OCR ...............................................................................................7-5

OCR Check Character......................................................................................................... 7-6

OCR Modulo 10 Check Character................................................................................. 7-6

OCR Modulo 36 Check Character................................................................................. 7-7

OCR User-Defined Check Character ..................................................................................7-7

Weighting Options .........................................................................................................7-8

OCR ISBN Application Example.......................................................................................... 7-9

OCR Template Codes ....................................................................................................... 7-10

Chapter 8 - Interface Keys

Keyboard Function Relationships........................................................................................ 8-1

Supported Interface Keys ....................................................................................................8-2

Chapter 9 - Utilities

To Add a Test Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies .............................................................9-1

Show Decoder Revision ...................................................................................................... 9-1

Show Engine Revision......................................................................................................... 9-1

Show Scan Driver Revision .................................................................................................9-1

Show Software Revision...................................................................................................... 9-1

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Show Data Format............................................................................................................... 9-2

Resetting the Standard Product Defaults ............................................................................ 9-2

Test Menu............................................................................................................................ 9-2

2D PQA (Print Quality Assessment).................................................................................... 9-2

2D PQA Reporting......................................................................................................... 9-2

Visual Xpress Introduction................................................................................................... 9-3

Installing Visual Xpress from the Web........................................................................... 9-4

Chapter 10 - Serial Programming Commands

Conventions....................................................................................................................... 10-1

Menu Command Syntax ....................................................................................................10-1

Query Commands........................................................................................................ 10-1

Concatenation of Multiple Commands.........................................................................10-2

Responses................................................................................................................... 10-2

Examples of Query Commands................................................................................... 10-2

Trigger Commands............................................................................................................ 10-3

Resetting the Standard Product Defaults .......................................................................... 10-3

Menu Commands .............................................................................................................. 10-4

Chapter 11 - Product Specifications

Standard Cable Pinouts..................................................................................................... 11-3

Serial Output ............................................................................................................... 11-3

USB .............................................................................................................................11-3

Chapter 12 - Maintenance

Repairs .............................................................................................................................. 12-1

Maintenance......................................................................................................................12-1

Cleaning the Document Reader ..................................................................................12-1

Inspecting Cords and Connectors ...............................................................................12-1

Replacing the Interface Cable .....................................................................................12-1

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 12-2

Chapter 13 - Customer Support

Technical Assistance....................................................................................................... 13-1

Online Technical Assistance........................................................................................ 13-1

Product Service and Repair.............................................................................................. 13-1

Online Product Service and Repair Assistance........................................................... 13-2

Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................................13-2

Appendix A - Appendix A

Symbology Chart.................................................................................................................A-1

ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252)........................................................................A-3

Code Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes ...........................................................................A-4

Sample Symbols

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OCR Programming Chart

Programming Chart

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Getting Started

About This Manual

This User’s Guide provides installation and programming instructions for the 4800dr document reader.
Product specifications, dimensions, warranty, and customer support information are also included.

Honeywell document readers are factory programmed for the most common terminal and communica­tions settings. If you need to change these settings, programming is accomplished by scanning the bar­codes in this guide.

An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.

Unpacking the Document Reader

After you open the shipping carton, take the following steps:

• Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the carrier who delivered the
carton.

• Make sure the items in the carton match your order.

• Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.

The packaging for this device is as eco-friendly as we could make it. Please recycle the packaging.

Document Reader Models

The chart below lists the interfaces that can be used with your document reader.

Model Interface

4800drXXXXX TTL level 232

USB keyboard
USB HID
USB retail (IBM SurePOS)
USB COM port emulation

Connecting the Document Reader with USB

Note: See "Document Reader Models" on page 1-1 to determine which interfaces apply to your

document reader.

A document reader can be connected to the USB port of a computer.

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1. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the document reader first, then to the computer.

2. Program the document reader for a USB interface using the Plug and Play barcodes beginning on

page 1-3.

3. The document reader beeps.

4. Verify the document reader operation by scanning a barcode from the Sample Symbols in the back
of this manual.

For additional USB programming and technical information, refer to Honeywell “USB Application Note,”
available at www.honeywell.com/aidc.

Connecting the Document Reader with TTL-232 Serial Port

Note: See "Document Reader Models" on page 1-1 to determine which interfaces apply to your

document reader.

1. Turn off power to the terminal/computer.

2. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the document reader.

Note: For the document reader to work properly, you must have the correct cable for your type of

terminal/computer.

3. Plug the serial connector into the serial port on your computer. Tighten the two screws to secure the
connector to the port.

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4. Plug the power supply into the cable.

IBM SurePos

(USB Hand Held Document

Reader) Interface

IBM SurePos

(USB Tabletop Document

Reader) Interface

5. Once the document reader has been fully connected, power up the computer.

6. Program the document reader for a TTL-232 Serial Port interface using the Plug and Play barcode
on page 1-5.

Supported Terminals

Terminal Terminal ID

TTL-232 000
USB COM Port Emulation 130 (default)
USB PC Keyboard 124
USB Mac Keyboard 125
USB POS 131

Programming the Interface - Plug and Play

Plug and Play barcodes provide instant document reader set up for commonly used interfaces.

USB Connection

IBM SurePos

Scan one of the following “Plug and Play” codes to program the document reader for IBM SurePos (USB
Hand Held document reader) or IBM SurePos (USB Tabletop document reader).

Note: After scanning one of these codes, you must power cycle the cash register.

Each barcode above also programs the following suffixes for each symbology:

Symbology Suffix

EAN-8 0C
EAN-13 16
UPC-A 0D
UPC-E 0A
Code 39 00 0A 0B
Interleaved 2 of 5 00 0D 0B
Code 128 00 18 0B

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USB PC or Macintosh® Keyboard

USB Keyboard (PC)

USB Keyboard (Mac)

USB Japanese Keyboard (PC)

USB HID Barcode Reader

USB COM Port Emulation

On

* Off

Scan one of the following codes to program the document reader for USB PC Keyboard or USB Macin­tosh Keyboard. Scanning these codes adds a CR and selects the terminal ID (USB PC Keyboard - 124,
USB Macintosh Keyboard - 125).

USB HID

Scan the following code to program the document reader for USB HID barcode readers. Scanning this
code changes the terminal ID to 131.

USB COM Port Emulation

Scan the following code to program the document reader to emulate a regular TTL-232-based COM
port. If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® PC, you will need to download a driver from the Honey­well website (www.honeywell.com/aidc). The driver will use the next available COM port number.
Apple® Macintosh computers recognize the document reader as a USB CDC class device and automat­ically use a class driver. Scanning the code below changes the terminal ID to 130.

Note: No extra configuration (e.g., baud rate) is necessary.

CTS/RTS Emulation

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ACK/NAK Mode

On

* Off

TTL-232 Interface

4800dr s/n
engine s/n

TTL-232 Serial Port Connection

All communication parameters between the document reader and terminal must match for correct data
transfer through the serial port using RS-232 protocol. Scanning the RS-232 interface barcode pro­grams the document reader for an RS-232 interface at 115,200 baud, parity–none, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
and adds a suffix of a CR LF.

Aligning the Document Reader Tray

Proper cable placement is important for accurate alignment of the device. Place the cable in the wire
channel if the imager will remain in the base most of the time. If you plan to frequently lift out the imager
to scan items, then set the cable in the location where it will rest while the imager is in the stand.

Note: The 4800dr will not capture any images until it has been properly aligned using the following

procedure.

1. Loosen the screw in the base tray with a coin.

2. Place the alignment page on the tray. Align the upper left corner of the alignment page to the upper
left corner of the tray.

3. Make sure the serial number on the alignment page (the top number) matches the serial number on
your document reader.

4. Press the button on the imager to display the illuminated aimer crosshairs. You will hear a single
beep that indicates you are using the correct page.
(If you hear 3 beeps and the aimer turns off, then you have the wrong alignment page for your
document reader.)

5. Move the tray until the illuminated aimer crosshairs line up with the printed crosshairs on the
alignment page. (Be sure to wait until the crosshairs go off before removing power or attempting to
capture an image.)

6. Remove the alignment page and tighten the screw. Save the alignment page in the event that the
tray needs to be realigned in the future.

Note: If you need to print a new copy of the alignment page, make sure to print the page in landscape

mode.

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Reading Techniques

Linear barcodes:

2D Matrix symbols:

The document reader has a view finder that projects a bright aimer that corresponds to the document
reader’s horizontal field of view. The barcode should be centered under the aiming crosshairs, but can
be positioned in any direction for a good read.

The aimer is smaller when the barcode is closer to the document reader and larger when it is farther
away. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to the unit. Symbolo­gies with larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit. To read single or multi­ple symbols (on a page or on an object), hold the barcode at an appropriate distance from the document
reader, press the trigger, and center the aimer on the symbol. If the code being scanned is highly reflec­tive (e.g., laminated), it may be necessary to tilt the code +

5° to prevent unwanted reflection.

Using the Imager Out of the Stand

If you remove the imager from the stand to read barcodes, you should hold it closer to the barcode. The
optimum read range is 6 to 7 inches (15.24 to 17.78cm). Since this is primarily a document imager and
works like a camera, you must hold the imager steady when scanning barcodes out of the stand.

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* United States

Brazil

Czech Republic

Denmark

Finland (Sweden)

France

Germany/Austria

Greece

Hungary

Belgium

Canada (French)

Israel (Hebrew)

Italy

Latin America

Norway

Netherlands (Dutch)

Terminal Interfaces

Keyboard Country

Scan the appropriate country code below to program the keyboard for your country. As a general rule,
the following characters are supported, but need special care for countries other than the United States:
@ | $ # { } [ ] = / ‘ \ < > ~

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Keyboard Country (continued)

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russia

SCS

Slovakia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland (German)

Turkey F

Turkey Q

U.K.

Program Keyboard Country

Please refer to the Honeywell website (www.honeywell.com/aidc) for complete keyboard country support
information and applicable interfaces. If you need to program a keyboard for a country other than one
listed above, scan the Program Keyboard Country barcode below, then scan the numeric barcode(s)
for the appropriate country from the inside back cover, then the Save barcode.

Keyboard Style

This programs keyboard styles, such as Caps Lock and Shift Lock.

Default = Regular.

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Regular is used when you normally have the Caps Lock key off.

* Regular

Caps Lock

Shift Lock

Automatic Caps Lock

Autocaps via NumLock

Emulate External Keyboard

Caps Lock

Shift Lock

Automatic Caps Lock

is used when you normally have the Caps Lock key on.

is used when you normally have the Shift Lock key on (not common to U.S. keyboards).

is used if you change the Caps Lock key on and off. The software tracks and
reflects if you have Caps Lock on or off (AT and PS/2 only). This selection can only be used with systems
that have an LED which notes the Caps Lock status.

Autocaps via NumLock

barcode should be scanned in countries (e.g., Germany, France) where the
Caps Lock key cannot be used to toggle Caps Lock. The NumLock option works similarly to the regular
Auotcaps, but uses the NumLock key to retrieve the current state of the Caps Lock.

Emulate External Keyboard

should be scanned if you do not have an external keyboard (IBM AT or

equivalent).

Note: After scanning the Emulate External Keyboard barcode, you must power cycle your computer.

Keyboard Modifiers

This modifies special keyboard features, such as CTRL+ ASCII codes and Turbo Mode.

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Control + ASCII Mode On: The document reader sends key combinations for ASCII control characters

Control + ASCII Mode On

* Control + ASCII Mode Off

Numeric Keypad Mode On

* Numeric Keypad Mode Off

300

2400

600

1200

4800

38400

9600

19200

* 115,200

57,600

for values 00-1F. Refer to Keyboard Function Relationships, page 8-1 for CTRL+ ASCII Values.

Default

= Off.

Numeric Keypad Mode: Sends numeric characters as if entered from a numeric keypad.

Default = Off.

TTL-232 Baud Rate

Baud Rate sends the data from the document reader to the terminal at the specified rate. The host ter­minal must be set for the same baud rate as the document reader.

Default = 115,200.

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RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity

* 8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd

TTL-232 Receiver Time-Out

Data Bits sets the word length at 8 bits of data per character.
Stop Bits sets the stop bits at 1.

Default = 1.

Parity provides a means of checking character bit patterns for validity.

Default = 8.

Default = None.

TTL-232 Receiver Time-Out

The unit stays awake to receive data until the TTL-232 Receiver Time-Out expires. A manual or serial
trigger resets the time-out. When a TTL-232 receiver is sleeping, a character may be sent to wake up
the receiver and reset the time-out. A transaction on the CTS line will also wake up the receiver. The
receiver takes 300 milliseconds to completely come up. Change the TTL-232 receiver time-out by scan­ning the barcode below, then scanning digits from the inside back cover of this manual, then scanning
Save. The range is 0 to 300 seconds.

Default = 0 seconds (no time-out - always on).

RS-232 Handshaking

TTL-232 Handshaking allows control of data transmission from the Document Reader using software
commands from the host device. When this feature is turned Off, no data flow control is used. When
Data Flow Control is turned On, the host device suspends transmission by sending the XOFF character

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(DC3, hex 13) to the Document Reader. To resume transmission, the host sends the XON character

RTS/CTS On

* XON/OFF Off

* RTS/CTS Off

XON/XOFF On

ACK/NAK On

* ACK/NAK Off

(DC1, hex 11). Data transmission continues where it left off when XOFF was sent.

XON/XOFF and ACK/NAK Off

.

Default = RTS/CTS,

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* On

Off

High

*Medium

Off

Low

Low (1600 Hz)

* Medium (3250 Hz)

High (4200 Hz)

Output

Good Read Indicators

Beeper – Good Read

The beeper may be programmed On or Off in response to a good read. Turning this option off, only
turns off the beeper response to a good read indication. All error and menu beeps are still audible.

Default = On.

Beeper Volume – Good Read

The beeper volume codes modify the volume of the beep the document reader emits on a good read.

Default = Medium.

Beeper Pitch – Good Read

The beeper pitch codes modify the pitch (frequency) of the beep the document reader emits on a good
read.

Default = Medium.

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Beeper Duration – Good Read

* Normal Beep

Short Beep

* On

Off

* LED Indicator Off

LED Indicator On

Number of Pulses

The beeper duration codes modify the length of the beep the document reader emits on a good read.

Default = Normal.

LED – Good Read

The LED indicator can be programmed On or Off in response to a good read.

Default = On.

LED – Indicator State

The LED indicator can be programmed to have an idle state of either Off or On, with a good read blink in
the opposite state. When programmed to LED Indicator Off, the LED indicator is Off in its idle state. It
blinks On for a good read, then returns to its idle Off state. When programmed to LED Indicator On, the
LED indicator is On in its idle state. It blinks Off for a good read, then returns to its idle On state. (LED
Indicator On can also be used as a power on indicator.)

Default = LED Indicator Off.

Number of Beeps – Good Read

The number of beeps of a good read can be programmed from 1 - 9. The same number of beeps will be
applied to the beeper and LED in response to a good read. For example, if you program this option to
have five beeps, there will be five beeps and five LED flashes in response to a good read. The beeps
and LED flashes are in sync with one another. To change the number of beeps, scan the barcode below
and then scan a digit (1-9) barcode and the Save barcode on the Programming Chart inside the back
cover of this manual.

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Default = One.

Good Read Delay

* No Delay

Short Delay (500 ms)

Medium Delay (1,000 ms)

Long Delay (1,500 ms)

User-Specified Good Read Delay

* Manual/Serial Trigger

This sets the minimum amount of time before the document reader can read another barcode.

Default =

No Delay.

User-Specified Good Read Delay

If you want to set your own length for the good read delay, scan the barcode below, then set the delay
(from 0-30,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the inside back cover, then scanning Save.

Trigger Modes

Manual/Serial Trigger

You can activate the document reader either by pressing the trigger, or using a serial trigger command
(see Trigger Commands on page 10-3). When in manual trigger mode, the document reader scans until
a barcode is read, or until the trigger is released.

When in serial mode, the document reader scans until a barcode has been read or until the deactivate
command is sent. In serial mode, the document reader can also be set to turn itself off after a specified
time has elapsed (see Read Time-Out, which follows).

Read Time-Out

Use this selection to set a time-out (in milliseconds) of the document reader’s trigger when using serial
commands to trigger the document reader, or if the document reader is in manual trigger mode. Once
the document reader has timed out, you can activate the document reader either by pressing the trigger

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or using a serial trigger command. After scanning the Read Time-Out barcode, set the time-out dura-

Read Time-Out

Scan Stand Mode

Scan Stand Symbol

Presentation Mode

tion (from 0-300,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the inside back cover, then scanning Save.

Default = 30,000.

Scan Stand Mode

When a unit is in Scan Stand mode, it remains idle as long as it sees the Scan Stand symbol. (See Scan

Stand Symbol on page 3-4.) When a different code is presented, the document reader is triggered to

read the new code.

Note: The document reader automatically adjusts the illumination LEDs to the lowest light level possible

to maintain a good lock on the Scan Stand symbol. When a symbol is presented, the document
reader’s light levels adjust to the saved setting (see LED Power Level on page 3-6). This mode
requires at least 50 lux of ambient light to operate correctly.

Scan Stand Symbol

When a unit is in Scan Stand mode, the LEDs shine at the Scan Stand Symbol on the base of the stand
which tells it to remain idle.
LEDs on at the configured power level (Default High) and attempts to find and decode barcodes in its
field of view.

When the Scan Stand symbol is covered, the document reader turns the

Presentation Mode

This programs the document reader to work in Presentation mode. The LEDs are either off or at the low­est power for ambient conditions until a barcode is presented to the document reader. Then the LEDs
turn on automatically to read the code. Presentation Mode uses ambient light to detect the barcodes. If
the light level in the room is not high enough, Presentation Mode may not work properly.

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Presentation Sensitivity

Sensitivity

Hands Free Time-Out

Short (500 ms)

* Medium (750 ms)

Long (1000 ms)

Extra Long (2000 ms)

Presentation Sensitivity is a numeric range that increases or decreases the document reader's reaction
time to barcode presentation. To set the sensitivity, scan the Sensitivity barcode, then scan the degree
of sensitivity (from 0-20) from the inside back cover, and Save. 0 is the most sensitive setting, and 20 is
the least sensitive.

Default = 1.

Hands Free Time-Out

The Scan Stand, and Presentation, and Streaming Presentation Modes are referred to as “hands free”
modes. If the document reader’s trigger is pulled when using a hands free mode, the document reader
changes to manual trigger mode. You can set the time the document reader should remain in manual
trigger mode by setting the Hands Free Time-Out. Once the time-out value is reached, (if there have
been no further trigger pulls) the document reader reverts to the original hands free mode.

Scan the Hands Free Time-Out
from the inside back cover, and Save.

barcode, then scan the time-out duration (from 0-300,000 milliseconds)

Default = 5,000 ms.

Reread Delay

This sets the time period before the document reader can read the
ting a reread delay protects against accidental rereads of the same barcode. Longer delays are effective
in minimizing accidental rereads. Use shorter delays in applications where repetitive barcode scanning
is required.

Default = Medium.

Reread Delay only works when in Presentation Mode or Hands Free Time-Out (page 3-5).

same

barcode a second time. Set-

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User-Specified Reread Delay

User-Specified Reread Delay

Off

Low (50%)

* High (100%)

Imager Time-Out

If you want to set your own length for the reread delay, scan the barcode below, then set the delay (from
0-30,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the inside back cover, then scanning Save.

LED Power Level

This selection allows you to adjust LED and aimer brightness. Off is used when no illumination is
needed. Low is used if low illumination is sufficient. High (the default) is the brightest setting.

If you have an aimer delay programmed (see Aimer Delay on page 3-7), the aimer will be at 100% power
during the delay, regardless of the LED Power Level.

Note: If you scan the Off barcode, both the aimer and illumination lights turn off, making it impossible

to scan barcodes in low light. To turn the LED Power Level back on, move to a brightly lit area
and scan either the Low or the High barcode below.

Default = High.

Imager Time-Out

Imager Time-Out powers down the document reader after the unit has been idle for the specified time.
To prevent the document reader from powering down, set this time-out to 0. Scan the barcode below,
then set the time-out by scanning digits (from 0 - 999,999 ms) from the inside back cover, then scanning
Save.

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Default = 60,000 ms.

Aimer Delay

400 milliseconds

* Off

(no delay)

200 milliseconds

Delay Duration

Off

* Interlaced

The aimer delay allows a delay time for the operator to aim the document reader before the picture is
taken. Use these codes to set the time between when the trigger is pulled and when the picture is taken.
During the delay time, the aiming light will appear, but the LEDs won’t turn on until the delay time is over.

Default = Off.

User-Specified Aimer Delay

If you want to set your own length for the duration of the delay, scan the barcode below, then set the time­out by scanning digits (0 - 4,000 ms) from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual,
then scan Save.

Aimer Mode

This feature allows you to turn the aimer on and off. When the Interlaced barcode is scanned, the aimer
is interlaced with the illumination LEDs

. Default = Interlaced.

Centering

Use Centering to narrow the document reader’s field of view to make sure the document reader reads
only those barcodes intended by the user. For instance, if multiple codes are placed closely together,
centering will insure that only the desired codes are read. (Centering can be used in conjunction with

Aimer Delay, page 3-7, for the most error-free operation in applications where multiple codes are spaced

closely together. Using the Aimer Delay and Centering features, the document reader can emulate the
operation of older systems, such as linear laser barcode readers.)

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In the example below, the gray area is the full document reader field of view and the white area is the

Barcode 1

Barcode 2

0

100%

100%

Default
Center

40% 60%

40%

60%

Lef

Righ

Bottom

Top

Left of Centering Window

Top of Centering Window

Right of Centering Window

Bottom of Centering Window

* Centering Off

Centering On

centering window. Barcode 1 will not be read, while Barcode 2 will be.

The default centering window is a 128x96 pixel area in the center of the document reader’s field of view.
The following diagram illustrates the default top, bottom, left, and right pixel positions, measured from the
top and the left side of the document reader’s field of view, which is 640 by 480 pixels.

If a barcode is not within the predefined window, it will not be decoded or output by the document reader.
If centering is turned on by scanning Centering On, the document reader only reads codes that inter­sect the centering window you specify using the Top, Bottom, Left, or Right barcodes.

Scan Centering On, then scan one of the following barcodes to change the top, bottom, left, or right of
the centering window. Then scan the percent you want to shift the centering window using digits on the
inside back cover of this manual. Scan Save.

tom and Right.

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Default Centering = 40% for Top and Left, 60% for Bot-

Decode Window

0

100%

100%

50%

50%

0

X

Y

16% 84%

20%

80%

68% X

60% Y

Default Decode Window Diagram:

Decode Window On

Decode Window Off

(Full FOV)

Decode Window X

Decode Window Y

This feature defines an area or window within which a barcode must be placed in order to be decoded.
Although the aimer brackets are displayed over a wide area, you can define a smaller window for decod­ing barcodes. This will improve decode time. Note that the barcode can only be decoded if it is entirely
within the defined window.

Setting a decode window does not change where the illuminated aimer brackets appear, so the user may
think the decode area is larger than it is. A user should center the barcode under the illuminated cross­hairs to insure a proper read.

The decode window is based on the percentage of the field of view. The 4800dr defaults to

and

dow On, Decode Window X at 68%,

Decode Window Y at 60%

(this emulates the decode area of

Decode Win-

our other imaging products).

If you want the decode window to use the full field of view, scan the Decode Window Off (Full FOV) bar-
code. (Note that this slows decode time.)

To set a decode window, scan the Decode Window On barcode. Next set the percentage of the field of
view for the window by scanning the Decode Window X barcode and scanning up to 3 digits from the
inside back cover this manual to set the percentage of the field of view for the X setting. Scan the
Decode Window Y barcode and scan the digits for the percentage of the field of view for the Y setting.
Scan Save.

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Decode Search Mode

Full Omnidirectional

Quick Omnidirectional

Advanced Linear Decoding

There are three selectable decode (scanning) modes:

Full Omnidirectional

searches to the image’s limits. This mode reads all symbologies (including OCR), in any orientation.
The Full Omnidirectional search is very thorough which may slow performance time.

- Searches for barcode features beginning at the center of an image, and

Note: This search mode is the default setting.

Quick Omnidirectional

an image. This mode quickly reads all symbologies in any orientation. The Quick Omnidirectional mode
may miss some off-center symbols, as well as larger Data Matrix and QR Code symbols.

Advanced Linear Decoding

This mode is
Decoding cannot read 2D, OCR, or Postal symbols.

not

omnidirectional, but does quickly read linear and stacked barcodes. Advanced Linear

- This is an abbreviated search for barcode features around the center region of

- Performs quick horizontal linear scans in a center band of the image.

Preferred Symbology

Note: This selection does not apply to OCR.

The document reader can be programmed to specify one symbology as a higher priority over other sym­bologies in situations where both barcode symbologies appear on the same label, but the lower priority
symbology cannot be disabled.

For example, you may be using the document reader in a retail setting to read UPC symbols, but have
occasional need to read a code on a drivers license. Since some licenses have a Code 39 symbol as
well as the PDF417 symbol, you can use Preferred Symbology to specify that the PDF417 symbol be
read instead of the Code 39.

Preferred Symbology classifies each symbology as high priority, low priority, or as an unspecified
type. When a low priority symbology is presented, the document reader ignores it for a set period of
time (see Preferred Symbology Time-out on page 3-11) while it searches for the high priority symbology.
If a high priority symbology is located during this period, then that data is read immediately.

If the time-out period expires before a high priority symbology is read, the document reader will read any
barcode in its view (low priority or unspecified). If there is no barcode in the document reader’s view
after the time-out period expires, then no data is reported.

Note: A low priority symbol must be centered on the aiming pattern to be read.

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