
Intermec Technologies Corporation
6001 36th Avenue West
P.O. Box 4280
Everett, WA 98203-9280
U.S. service and technical support: 1-800-755-5505
U.S. media supplies ordering information: 1-800-227-9947
Canadian service and technical support: 1-800-688-7043
Canadian media supplies ordering information: 1-800-268-6936
Outside U.S. and Canada: Contact your local Intermec service
supplier.
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service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be
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Contents
Overview of the Sabre 1550 Laser Scanner 5
Unpacking the Sabre 1550 Laser Scanner 6
Understanding the Sabre 1550 Features 6
Light 7
Electrical Rating 7
Connecting to an Intermec Product 7
Operating the Sabre 1550 Laser Scanner 10
Scanning Tips 10
Hands-Free Scanning 12
Troubleshooting 13
Maintaining the Sabre 1550 Laser Scanner 14
Accessories 15
Agency Approvals 16
Nonincendive Information for Canada and the US 16
Patents 17
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This quick reference guide provides basic operating procedures and
safety instructions. Keep this guide near your scanner for reference.
Overview of the Sabre 1550 Laser Scanner
The Intermec Sabre 1550 laser scanner delivers quick, effortless
bar code scanning. These configurations are available:
Model Configuration
1550C0100 Intermec interface, standard optics, and configured for auto-
trigger mode.
1550C0101 Intermec interface and advance long-range optics.
1550C0102 Intermec interface and long-range optics.
1550C0104 Intermec interface and high-visibility optics.
1550C0105 Intermec interface and high-density optics.
1550C0500 Intermec (black high) interface and standard optics.
1550C0501 Intermec (black high) interface and advanced long-range
optics.
1550C0502 Intermec (black high) interface and long-range optics.
1550C0504 Intermec (black high) interface and high-visibility optics.
1550C0505 Intermec (black high) interface and high-density optics.
1550C5100 Intermec interface, standard optics, and a nonincendive
certification for use with Intermec models J2010NI and
JG2010NI.
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Unpacking the Sabre 1550 Laser Scanner
Your Sabre 1550 laser scanner was thoroughly tested and
inspected before it was shipped from the factory. The shipping
box contains the laser scanner and this guide.
Note: You must order the appropriate interface cables separately. For
help, see “Connecting to an Intermec Product” later in this document.
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
local Intermec representative. Retain the shipping box in case
you need to return the scanner for service.
Understanding the Sabre 1550 Features
The Sabre 1550 laser scanner is easy to install and operate. Please
acquaint yourself with the important parts of the scanner before
continuing.
Light
Scan
window
Trigger
155XQG.001
Cable
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