Panasonic CF-U1 operating instructions

First-time Operation

Supplementary Instructions

for 2D Barcode Reader

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-U1 Series

This Supplementary Instructions explains how to get started with a barcode reader and point
out cases where the operation of the computer will differ from that in the Operating Instruc­tions.

Contents

Precautions .................................................................. 2

Names and Functions of Parts .................................. 2

Setting for Barcode Reader ....................................... 3

Reading Barcodes ...................................................... 4

Troubleshooting .......................................................... 5

Cleaning the Reading Window .................................. 5

Symbols ........................................................................ 6

Various Barcode Settings .......................................... 6

Specifications ............................................ Back cover

Precautions

Do not look directly into the reading window.
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE LED LIGHT.
Be sure to read “Precautions” in the Personal Computer Operating Instructions.

Names and Functions of Parts

Reading Window

Trigger Buttons

NOTE

When the computer is moved from hot and humid environment to low temperature
environment, dew condensation may mist up inside the lens. This is not a malfunction.

Dry the lens before use.

2

Setting for Barcode Reader

The following menu opens by clicking icon on the notification area.

Connection to Barcode
(Power Saving Mode)

Connection to Barcode
(Always-On)

Disconnect Barcode Module

Confirmation Message On

Allow Code 39

Packet Mode

Exit 2D Barcode Key Emulator

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The confirm message is closed in the following cases.

• When five seconds pass from the display message.

• When the [Close] in the message window is clicked.

• When the trigger button is pushed again.

To reduce the power consumption, stop barcode reader
connection within 1 minute after reading a barcode.

Keep barcode reader active even after reading a barcode.

Stop barcode reader connection in Always-On mode or
Power Saving Mode.

If the trigger button is pressed in Power Saving Mode, “Push
Barcode Trigger again to enable Barcode.” message is dis­played to prevent operational errors.

Allow Code 39 type barcode. You can change the setting
by scanning Enable/Disable of Code39 (

Receive barcode decode data in packet mode.

Exit barcode reader operation.

*1

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NOTE

When the computer enters Sleep (Model with Windows Vista)/Standby (Model with
Windows XP) or Hibernation in Power Saving Mode or Always-On mode, the Barcode
Reader is disabled. [Barcode Module was disconnected by changing the power status]
message appears at the next resume timing.

• In Power Saving Mode, click [OK] to reconnect with the Barcode Module.

• In Always-On mode, click [OK] and select [Connection to Barcode (Always-On)] again

from the above menu to reconnect with the Barcode Module.
When the computer is shut down in Power Saving Mode or Always-On mode, the
Barcode Reader is disabled.

• In Power Saving Mode, just turn on the computer to reconnect with the Barcode

Module.

• In Always-On mode, the Barcode Module is not reconnected only by turning on the

computer. Select [Connection to Barcode (Always-On)] again from the above menu.

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The icon may not appear when you start up the computer for the first time. In this
case, restart the computer.

3

Reading Barcodes

1

Aim the reader at the barcode.

2

Press one of the trigger buttons on the rear side
of the computer.

The LED lights red to indicate the reading position.

Press trigger button.
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To Correctly Read a Barcode with This Computer, Observe the Following.

The reading angle is important factor. Perform reading at the angle indicated in the figure.
We recommend you to set at approximately 2° to 3° angle from the perpendicular position.

Recommend

2° to 3°

Hold the reader farther away when reading a larger barcode, and closer in when reading a
smaller barcode or a thinner barcode.

Perform reading so that the entire symbol falls within the center of the red LED light.

Right

LED light

Right

4

The reader can still read a barcode even if the barcode is not in the center of the red LED
light. However, if a part of the barcode lies slightly outside the LED light, the barcode
cannot be read. Make sure the entire barcode is inside the LED light.

Right

LED light

Wrong

Troubleshooting

Reading is not possible. Confirm that the barcode is readable (without damage,

etc.).
Confirm the range for reading.
Be sure the reader is programmed to read the type of
barcode you are reading.
The distance from the reader to the barcode is impor­tant. As a rule of thumb, a farther distance should be
used for a larger symbol to allow the raster pattern to
cover the symbol. In addition, a closer distance should
be used for a thinner symbol.
Return the Barcode reader to the default setting.

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Cleaning the Reading Window

If the reading window is dirty, gently wipe the reading window with a cloth or a cotton swab
moistened with water.

Do not allow materials that can easily scratch the reading window to touch the window, such
as sandpaper or metal object. In addition, do not directly apply a liquid such as water, deter­gent, or alcohol, on the surface of the window.
For parts other than the reading window, please read “Maintenance” in the Personal Com­puter Operating Instructions.

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Symbols

Try reading the following barcodes to check your reader is working properly.

< UPC-A >

Panasonic

Various Barcode Settings

Scan the following barcodes to change the Barcode Reader settings.

Set factory preset

Code Type Enable Disable

RS-232 parameters­RTS/CTS hardware
protocol

Australian Post

Aztec

6

Code Type Enable Disable

BPO

Codabar

Codablock­Codablock A

Codablock­Codablock F

Code 11

Code 39

Code 93/Code 93i

Code 128/
EAN 128-Code 128

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Various Barcode Settings

Code Type Enable Disable

Code 128/
EAN 128-EAN 128

DataMatrix

Dutch Post

EAN.UCC Composite­CC-A/B

EAN.UCC Composite­CC-C

Interleaved 2 of 5

Japan Post

Matrix 2 of 5

8

Code Type Enable Disable

MaxiCode

MicroPDF417

MicroPDF417­Code 128 emulation

MSI Code

PDF417

Planet

Plessey Code

Postnet

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Various Barcode Settings

Code Type Enable Disable

QR Code

RSS-RSS 14

RSS-Limited

RSS-Expanded

Standard 2 of 5

Telepen

TLC 39

UPC/EAN-UPC-A

10

Code Type Enable Disable

UPC/EAN-UPC-E

UPC/EAN-EAN-8

UPC/EAN-EAN-13

UPC/EAN-UPC-E1

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Specifications

Read Pattern

Light Source

Decode Capabilities

Minimum Optical Resolu­tion

Angular Orientation
Tolerances: Skew

Pitch

Ambient Light Immunity
Artificial Lighting
Sunlight

CMOS Reading

655 nm Visible light semiconductor LED

This computer can be programmed to decode the follow­ing code types :
(The readable code depends on the setting.)

Australian Post, Aztec, BPO, CanadaPost, Codabar,
Codablock, Code11, Code39, Code93, Code128, EAN128,
DataMatrix, DutchPost, EAN.UCC.Composite, I2 of 5,
JapanPost, Matrix 2 of 5, Maxicode, MSI, PDF417,
MicroPDF417, Planet, Plessey, Postnet, QR Code, RSS, Stan­dard 2 of 5, Telepen, TLC39, UPC/EAN

1D : 0.127 mm {5 mil}
2D : PDF417

0.17 mm {6.7 mil}

± 60° (“front to back”)
± 60° from plane parallel to symbol (“side-to-side”)

100,000 lx {9290 ft.candles}

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company

3 Panasonic Way, Panazip 2F-5,
Secaucus, NJ 07094

Printed in Japan

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga,
Ontario L4W 2T3

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