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DS3578 Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

DS3578 Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

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Warranty

For the complete Zebra hardware product warranty statement, go to:

http://www.zebra.com/warranty.

Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev A 1/2010 Initial release

-02 Rev A 2/2010 Added:

-04 Rev A 4/2013 Updated table 2-3.

-05 Rev A 12/2014 Zebra Rebranding

-05 Rev B 3/2015 Zebra Rebranding

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- UID bar codes

- DPM.

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Warranty........................................................................................................................ ii

Revision History............................................................................................................. iii

About This Guide

Introduction.................................................................................................................... xv

Chapter Descriptions..................................................................................................... xv

Notational Conventions.................................................................................................. xvi

Related Documents....................................................................................................... xvii

Service Information........................................................................................................ xvii

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1-1

Unpacking the Scanner ................................................................................................ 1-2

The Cradle .................................................................................................................... 1-2

Cradle Parts ............................................................................................................ 1-3

Connecting the Cradle ............................................................................................ 1-4

Connecting STB3508/3578 Cradle ................................................................... 1-4

Connecting FLB3508/3578 Cradle .................................................................... 1-5

Changing the Host Interface ............................................................................. 1-5

Supplying Power to the Cradle ............................................................................... 1-6

Using the USB Interface to Supply Power ........................................................ 1-6

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface .................................................................. 1-6

Mounting the Cradle ................................................................................................ 1-6

Inserting the Battery ...................................................................................................... 1-7

Removing the Battery ............................................................................................. 1-8

Charging the Scanner Battery in the Cradle ................................................................. 1-8

Scanner Charging LED ........................................................................................... 1-8

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle .............................................................................. 1-9

Sending Data to the Host Computer ............................................................................. 1-10

Pairing ..................................................................................................................... 1-10

Lost Connection to Host .......................................................................................... 1-10

Configuring the Scanner ............................................................................................... 1-10

Radio Communications ................................................................................................. 1-10

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Chapter 2: Scanning

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2-1

Beeper Definitions ........................................................................................................ 2-1

LED Definitions ............................................................................................................. 2-4

Scanning ....................................................................................................................... 2-5

Aiming .................................................................................................................... 2-5

Decode Ranges ............................................................................................................ 2-7

Chapter 3: Maintenance and Technical Specifications

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3-1

Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 3-1

Battery Maintenance ............................................................................................... 3-1

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 3-2

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 3-5

Scanner Signal Descriptions ......................................................................................... 3-8

Chapter 4: Radio Communications

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ............................................................................... 4-1

Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................ 4-1

Radio Communications Parameter Defaults ................................................................. 4-2

Wireless Beeper Definitions .......................................................................................... 4-3

Radio Communications Host Types ............................................................................. 4-4

Bluetooth Technology Profile Support .......................................................................... 4-6

Master/Slave Set Up ............................................................................................... 4-6

Master ............................................................................................................... 4-6

Slave ................................................................................................................. 4-6

Bluetooth Friendly Name ........................................................................................ 4-7

Discoverable Mode ................................................................................................. 4-7

HID Host Parameters .................................................................................................... 4-8

HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ...................................................... 4-9

HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay .............................................................................. 4-11

HID CAPS Lock Override ........................................................................................ 4-11

HID Ignore Unknown Characters ............................................................................ 4-12

Emulate Keypad ...................................................................................................... 4-12

HID Keyboard FN1 Substitution .............................................................................. 4-13

HID Function Key Mapping ..................................................................................... 4-13

Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 4-14

Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 4-14

Auto-reconnect Feature ................................................................................................ 4-15

Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback ....................................................................... 4-15

Reconnect Attempt Interval ..................................................................................... 4-16

Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode ..................... 4-18

Out of Range Indicator .................................................................................................. 4-19

Scanner(s) to Cradle Support ....................................................................................... 4-20

Modes of Operation ................................................................................................ 4-20

Point-to-Point Communication .......................................................................... 4-20

Multipoint-to-Point Communication ................................................................... 4-20

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Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only) ............................................................... 4-21

Pairing ..................................................................................................................... 4-21

Pairing Modes ................................................................................................... 4-22

Lock Override .................................................................................................... 4-22

Pairing Methods ................................................................................................ 4-23

Unpairing ........................................................................................................... 4-23

Pairing Bar Code Format ........................................................................................ 4-24

Pairing Bar Code Example ................................................................................ 4-24

Connection Maintenance Interval ............................................................................ 4-24

Considerations .................................................................................................. 4-25

Bluetooth Security ......................................................................................................... 4-27

Authentication ......................................................................................................... 4-27

PIN Code ................................................................................................................. 4-28

Variable PIN Code ............................................................................................ 4-28

Encryption ............................................................................................................... 4-29

Chapter 5: User Preferences

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 5-2

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 5-2

User Preferences Default Parameters .......................................................................... 5-2

User Preferences .......................................................................................................... 5-4

Default Parameters ................................................................................................. 5-4

Beeper Tone ........................................................................................................... 5-5

Beeper Volume ....................................................................................................... 5-6

Laser On Time ........................................................................................................ 5-7

Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................ 5-7

Pager Motor Actuation After Good Decode ............................................................. 5-8

Beep on Insertion .................................................................................................... 5-8

Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode ..................................................................... 5-9

Picklist Mode ........................................................................................................... 5-10

Decoding Illumination .............................................................................................. 5-10

DPM Scanning ........................................................................................................ 5-11

Decode Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................... 5-12

Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 5-13

Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................. 5-14

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................. 5-15

FN1 Substitution Values .......................................................................................... 5-17

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 5-17

Synapse Interface ................................................................................................... 5-18

Batch Mode ............................................................................................................. 5-19

Modes of Operation ........................................................................................... 5-19

UID Parsing ............................................................................................................. 5-21

UID Parsing Output ........................................................................................... 5-22

UID Error Mode Options .................................................................................... 5-23

Sample ADF Rule for UID ................................................................................. 5-24

UID Sample Bar Codes ..................................................................................... 5-25

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Chapter 6: Keyboard Wedge Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6-1

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ..................................................................... 6-2

Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters .......................................................................... 6-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Types ....................................................................................... 6-4

Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................................................................................. 6-4

Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) ................................................ 6-5

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 6-7

Keystroke Delay ...................................................................................................... 6-7

Intra-Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 6-8

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ..................................................................... 6-8

Caps Lock On ......................................................................................................... 6-9

Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................ 6-9

Convert Wedge Data .............................................................................................. 6-10

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 6-10

FN1 Substitution ..................................................................................................... 6-11

Send Make and Break ............................................................................................ 6-11

Keyboard Maps ............................................................................................................. 6-12

ASCII Character Set ..................................................................................................... 6-14

Chapter 7: RS-232 Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 7-1

Connecting an RS-232 Interface .................................................................................. 7-2

RS-232 Default Parameters .......................................................................................... 7-3

RS-232 Host Parameters .............................................................................................. 7-4

RS-232 Host Types ................................................................................................. 7-6

Baud Rate ............................................................................................................... 7-7

Parity ....................................................................................................................... 7-9

Check Receive Errors ............................................................................................. 7-10

Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................ 7-11

Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 7-11

Hardware Handshaking .......................................................................................... 7-12

None ................................................................................................................. 7-12

Standard RTS/CTS ........................................................................................... 7-12

RTS/CTS Option 1 ............................................................................................ 7-13

RTS/CTS Option 2 ............................................................................................ 7-13

RTS/CTS Option 3 ............................................................................................ 7-13

Software Handshaking ............................................................................................ 7-14

None ................................................................................................................. 7-14

ACK/NAK .......................................................................................................... 7-14

ENQ .................................................................................................................. 7-15

ACK/NAK with ENQ .......................................................................................... 7-15

XON/XOFF ........................................................................................................ 7-15

Host Serial Response Time-out .............................................................................. 7-16

RTS Line State ........................................................................................................ 7-17

Beep on <BEL> ....................................................................................................... 7-17

Point-to-Point Mode Only .................................................................................. 7-17

Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................ 7-18

Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options ........................................ 7-19

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Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 7-20

RS-232 ASCII Character Set ........................................................................................ 7-20

Chapter 8: USB Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 8-1

Connecting a USB Interface ......................................................................................... 8-2

USB Default Parameters ............................................................................................... 8-4

USB Host Parameters ................................................................................................... 8-5

USB Device Type .................................................................................................... 8-5

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ..................................................... 8-6

USB Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................. 8-8

USB Caps Lock Override ........................................................................................ 8-9

USB Ignore Unknown Characters ........................................................................... 8-9

Emulate Keypad ...................................................................................................... 8-10

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................ 8-10

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 8-11

Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 8-11

Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 8-12

USB ASCII Character Set ............................................................................................. 8-13

Chapter 9: IBM 468X/469X Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 9-1

Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ........................................................................ 9-2

IBM Default Parameters ................................................................................................ 9-3

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters ................................................................................. 9-4

Port Address ........................................................................................................... 9-4

Convert Unknown to Code 39 ................................................................................. 9-4

Chapter 10: Symbologies

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 10-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 10-1

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 10-2

Symbology Parameter Defaults .................................................................................... 10-2

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... 10-7

Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................ 10-7

Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................ 10-7

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................... 10-8

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 ................................................................................. 10-8

Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 ............................................................................. 10-9

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ................................................................................ 10-9

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................. 10-10

User-Programmable Supplementals ....................................................................... 10-13

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................ 10-14

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format ......................................................... 10-14

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ................................................................................... 10-15

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ................................................................................... 10-15

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................. 10-16

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UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................... 10-16

UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................... 10-17

UPC-E1 Preamble .................................................................................................. 10-18

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................... 10-18

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................... 10-19

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 10-19

UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................. 10-21

ISSN EAN ............................................................................................................... 10-21

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 10-22

Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 10-22

Set Lengths for Code 128 ....................................................................................... 10-22

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................ 10-24

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 10-24

ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................ 10-25

Check ISBT Table ................................................................................................... 10-26

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ........................................................................... 10-26

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 10-27

Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................... 10-27

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 10-27

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 10-28

Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 10-28

Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 10-29

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 10-30

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 10-31

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 10-31

Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) .......................................................................... 10-32

Buffer Data ........................................................................................................ 10-32

Clear Transmission Buffer ................................................................................ 10-33

Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................. 10-33

Overfilling Transmission Buffer ......................................................................... 10-34

Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer ................................................................ 10-34

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 10-35

Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 10-35

Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 10-35

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 10-37

Code 11 .................................................................................................................. 10-37

Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 10-37

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 10-39

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 10-40

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 10-41

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 10-41

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 10-41

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 10-43

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 10-43

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................... 10-44

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 10-45

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 10-45

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................... 10-45

Codabar (NW - 7) ......................................................................................................... 10-47

Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 10-47

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Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 10-47

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 10-49

NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 10-49

MSI ................................................................................................................................ 10-50

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................. 10-50

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 10-50

MSI Check Digits ..................................................................................................... 10-51

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 10-52

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 10-52

Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................... 10-53

Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 10-53

Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................. 10-53

Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................... 10-53

Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................... 10-54

Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy ....................................................................................... 10-55

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ......................................................................................... 10-55

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .......................................................................... 10-56

Inverse 1D ..................................................................................................................... 10-57

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................. 10-58

US Postnet .............................................................................................................. 10-58

US Planet ................................................................................................................ 10-58

Transmit US Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 10-59

UK Postal ................................................................................................................ 10-59

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 10-60

Japan Postal ........................................................................................................... 10-60

Australian Postal ..................................................................................................... 10-61

Netherlands KIX Code ............................................................................................ 10-61

USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ..................................................................... 10-62

UPU FICS Postal .................................................................................................... 10-62

GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................. 10-63

GS1 DataBar-14 ...................................................................................................... 10-64

GS1 DataBar Limited .............................................................................................. 10-64

GS1 DataBar Expanded .......................................................................................... 10-64

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................ 10-65

Composite ..................................................................................................................... 10-65

Composite CC-C ..................................................................................................... 10-65

Composite CC-A/B .................................................................................................. 10-66

Composite TLC-39 .................................................................................................. 10-66

UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................ 10-67

Composite Beep Mode ............................................................................................ 10-68

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................................... 10-68

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................ 10-69

Enable/Disable PDF417 .......................................................................................... 10-69

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................. 10-69

Code 128 Emulation ................................................................................................ 10-70

Data Matrix .............................................................................................................. 10-71

Data Matrix Inverse ................................................................................................. 10-71

Maxicode ................................................................................................................. 10-72

QR Code ................................................................................................................. 10-72

QR Inverse .............................................................................................................. 10-73

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MicroQR .................................................................................................................. 10-73

Aztec ....................................................................................................................... 10-74

Aztec Inverse .......................................................................................................... 10-74

Redundancy Level ........................................................................................................ 10-75

Redundancy Level 1 ............................................................................................... 10-75

Redundancy Level 2 ............................................................................................... 10-75

Redundancy Level 3 ............................................................................................... 10-75

Redundancy Level 4 ............................................................................................... 10-76

Security Level ............................................................................................................... 10-77

Intercharacter Gap Size .......................................................................................... 10-78

Chapter 11: 123Scan2

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 11-1

Communication with 123Scan2 .................................................................................... 11-1

123Scan2 Requirements .............................................................................................. 11-2

Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos ........................................................ 11-2

Chapter 12: Advanced Data Formatting

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 12-1

Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions ................................................................................... 12-1

Using ADF Bar Codes .................................................................................................. 12-2

ADF Bar Code Menu Example ..................................................................................... 12-2

Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule .................................................................... 12-3

Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................................................ 12-3

Alternate Rule Sets ................................................................................................. 12-3

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) .............................................................................. 12-4

Default Rules .......................................................................................................... 12-5

ADF Bar Codes ............................................................................................................. 12-6

Special Commands ....................................................................................................... 12-8

Pause Duration ....................................................................................................... 12-8

Begin New Rule ...................................................................................................... 12-8

Save Rule ............................................................................................................... 12-8

Erase ....................................................................................................................... 12-9

Quit Entering Rules ................................................................................................. 12-9

Disable Rule Set ..................................................................................................... 12-10

Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 12-11

Code Types ............................................................................................................. 12-11

Code Lengths .......................................................................................................... 12-18

Message Containing A Specific Data String ........................................................... 12-22

Specific String at Start ...................................................................................... 12-22

Specific String, Any Location ............................................................................ 12-23

Specific String Search ....................................................................................... 12-23

Any Message OK .............................................................................................. 12-23

Numeric Keypad ............................................................................................... 12-24

Rule Belongs To Set ......................................................................................... 12-26

Actions .......................................................................................................................... 12-27

Send Data ............................................................................................................... 12-27

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Setup Field(s) .......................................................................................................... 12-30

Move Cursor ........................................................................................................... 12-31

Move Cursor (continued) .................................................................................. 12-32

Send Pause ...................................................................................................... 12-32

Skip Ahead ........................................................................................................ 12-33

Skip Back ......................................................................................................... 12-35

Send Preset Value ............................................................................................ 12-36

Modify Data ............................................................................................................. 12-37

Remove All Spaces ........................................................................................... 12-37

Crunch All Spaces ............................................................................................ 12-37

Stop Space Removal ........................................................................................ 12-37

Remove Leading Zeros ..................................................................................... 12-37

Stop Zero Removal ........................................................................................... 12-37

Pad Data with Spaces ............................................................................................. 12-38

Pad Data with Zeros ............................................................................................... 12-43

Beeps ...................................................................................................................... 12-48

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 12-49

Control Characters ............................................................................................ 12-49

Keyboard Characters ........................................................................................ 12-54

Send ALT Characters ....................................................................................... 12-68

Send Keypad Characters .................................................................................. 12-73

Send Function Key ............................................................................................ 12-78

Send Right Control Key .......................................................................................... 12-85

Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ...................................................... 12-86

Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................ 12-91

Alphanumeric Keyboard ............................................................................................... 12-93

Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

Appendix B: Programming Reference

Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................ B-1

AIM Code Identifiers ..................................................................................................... B-3

Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes

UPC-A ........................................................................................................................... C-1

UPC-E ........................................................................................................................... C-1

UPC-E1 ......................................................................................................................... C-2

EAN-13 ......................................................................................................................... C-2

EAN-8 ........................................................................................................................... C-2

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ C-2

Trioptic Code 39 ........................................................................................................... C-3

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ C-3

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ C-3

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... C-4

Codabar ........................................................................................................................ C-4

MSI ............................................................................................................................... C-4

Interleaved 2 of 5 .......................................................................................................... C-4

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PDF417 ......................................................................................................................... C-5

Data Matrix ................................................................................................................... C-5

Maxicode ...................................................................................................................... C-5

QR Code ....................................................................................................................... C-6

US Postnet .................................................................................................................... C-6

UK Postal ...................................................................................................................... C-6

Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

0, 1, 2, 3 ........................................................................................................................ D-1

4, 5, 6, 7 ........................................................................................................................ D-2

8, 9 ................................................................................................................................ D-3

Cancel ........................................................................................................................... D-3

Appendix E: Alphanumeric Bar Codes

Alphanumeric Keyboard ............................................................................................... E-1

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About This Guide

Introduction

The DS3578 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the scanner.

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•

Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview and unpacking instructions.

•

Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the

scanner.

•

Chapter 3, Maintenance and Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for the scanner,

troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

•

Chapter 4, Radio Communications provides information a bout the modes of opera tion and features a vailable

for wireless communication between scanners, cradles and hosts, and also includes the parameters necessary to configure the scanner.

•

Chapter 5, User Preferences describes each user preference feature and provides the programming bar

codes for selecting these features for the scanner. It also includes commonly used bar codes to customize how data is transmitted to the host device.

•

Chapter 6, Keyboard Wedge Interface provides information for setting up the scan ne r fo r key bo a rd wedge

operation.

•

Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for RS-232 operation.

•

Chapter 8, USB Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for USB operation.

•

Chapter 9, IBM 468X/469X Interface provides information for setting up the scanner with IBM 468X/469X

POS systems.

•

Chapter 10, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for

selecting these features.

•

Chapter 11, 123Scan2 provides information on the PC-based scanner configuration tool 123Scan2.

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*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

•

Chapter 12, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data befo re transmitting

to the host.

•

Appendix A, Standard Defaul t Parameters provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner

defaults.

•

Appendix B, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions,

and keyboard maps.

•

Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.

•

Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring specific

numeric values.

•

Appendix E, Alphanumeric Bar Codes includes the alpha numer ic bar codes to scan for p a rameter s requir ing

alphanumeric values.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•

Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

•

Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen or window.

•

bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

•

Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-s te p pr oc ed ur e s) ap pe a r as nu m be re d lists.

•

Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default parameter settings.

NOTE This symbol indicates something of special interest or importance to the reader. Failure to read the note

will not result in physical harm to the reader, equipment or data.

CAUTION This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored, the possibility of data or material damage may

occur.

WARNING! This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored the possibility that serious personal

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injury may occur.

If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility's technical or systems support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will contact the Zebra Global Customer Support Center at:

http://www.zebra.com/support.

. When contacting the Zebra Global Customer Support Center, please have the following information available:

•

Serial number of the unit

•

Model number or product name

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Software type and version number. Zebra responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by Zebra Global Customer Support Center, you may need to return your

equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions. Zebra is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping cont ainer is not used. Shipp ing the unit s improper ly can possib ly void the warranty.

If you purchased your product from a Zebra business partner, please contact that business partner for support.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Scan Trigger

Scan Window

LED

Indicators

Tether Plate

Introduction

The DS3578 scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner, ensuring comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Figure 1-1

DS3578 Scanner

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This scanner supports the following host interfaces through communication with a cradle:

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Standard RS-232 connection to a host.

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Keyboard wedge connection to a host, where scanned data is interpreted as keystrokes. The following

international keyboards are supported (for Windows™ environment): North American, German, French,

French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Japanese, and Brazilian-Portuguese.

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IBM® 468X/469X hosts.

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USB connection to a host. The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface

type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar codes. The following international

keyboards are supported (for Windows™ environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian,

Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Japanese, and Brazilian-Portuguese.

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Synapse capability, which allows connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse cable and

Synapse adapter cable. The scanner autodetects the Synapse interface.

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Configuration via 123Scan2.

Unpacking the Scanner

Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was d amaged in transit, cont act the Zebra Global Customer Support Center. See page xvii for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be returned for servicing.

The Cradle

The cradles serve as a stand and charger for the DS3578 cord less scanner. Some models also provide a host communication interface. There are four versions of the cradle:

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The STB3508 cordless cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a wall, and charges the DS3578 cordless

scanner. An externa l power supply or a powered host cable charges the scanner.

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The STB3578 cordless cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a wall, and charges the DS3578 cordless

scanner This cradle also provides host communication by receiving scanner data via a Bluetooth radio, and

sending that data to the host through an attached cable. An external power supply or a powered host cable

charges the scanner.

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The FLB3508 cordless cradle charges the DS3578 cordless scanner. The cradle attaches to a mounting

bracket using three isolators, and the bracket then mounts on the forklif t surface. A port able po wer supply on

the forklift provides power to the cradle.

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The FLB3578 cordless cradle charges the DS3578 cordless scanner, and provides host communication by

receiving scanner data via a Bluetooth radio, and sending that data to the host through an attached cable.

The cradle attaches to a mounting bracket using three isolators, and the bracket then mounts on the forklift

surface. A portable power supply on the forklift provides power to the cradle. DO NOT use these cradles with LS3478 and DS3478 scanners. Likewise, DO NOT use cradles designed for the

LS3478 and DS3478 to charge or provide communication for LS3578 and DS3578 scanners.

NOTE For more information about communication between the scanner, cradle, and host, see Chapter 4, Radio

Communications.

For more information about mounting options and procedures, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.

Cradle Parts

Mounting Screw Hole

Mounting

Screw Hole

Pairing Bar Code

Mounting Screw Hole

Latch

Charging/

Communications

Contacts

LED

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-2

Cradle Front View

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Rubber Feet

(STB3508/3578 Only)

Mounting Screw Hole

Power Cable Groove

Power Port

Host Port

Host Cable Groove

Mounting Screw Hole

Converter Knob

Cable Hook

Figure 1-3

Connecting the Cradle

Important: Connect the interface cable and power supply (if necessary) in the following order to ensure proper operation of the scanner and cradle.

Connecting STB3508/3578 Cradle

1. Insert the interface cable into the cradle's host port. See Figure 1-4.

2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host.

3. If necessary, connect the power supply to the cradle's power port (if the interface requires, or to allow fast

4. Connect the appropriate cable to the power supply and an AC power source, if necessary.

5. If applicable, thread the interface cable over the cable support hook and run the host and power cables into

6. Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the pairing bar code on the cradle.

7. If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected interfaces). See the specific host

Cradle Back View

charging of the scanner).

their respective cable grooves.

chapter.

Getting Started 1 - 5

Host Port

Power Port

Figure 1-4

Connecting the Cables to the Cradle

NOTE Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables, or the scanner may not recognize the new

host. Different cables are required for different hosts. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are

examples only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same

Connecting FLB3508/3578 Cradle

1. Insert the interface cable from the host computer into the cradle's host port. See Figure 1-4.

2. Connect the forklift power supply to the cradle's power port, if applicable.

3. Optionally, thread the host cable over the cable hook and run the host and power cables into their respective

cable grooves, or use cable ties to secure them to the mounting plate after attaching it to the cradle . For more information about mounting options and procedures, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.

4. Pair the scanner with the cradle by scanning the pairing bar code on the cradle.

5. If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected interfaces). See the specific host

chapter.

Changing the Host Interface

To connect to a different host, or to the same host using a different cable:

1. Disconnect the power supply from the cradle, if used.

2. Disconnect the interface cable from the host.

3. Connect the interface cable to the new host, or the new interface cable to the existing host.

4. Reconnect the power supply, if required.

5. If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected interfaces). See the specific host

chapter.

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Synapse adapter cable

To cradle

Synapse Smart Cable

To host

CAUTION If the scanner does not recognize the host, disconnect the power supply, then reconnect after

connecting the host cable.

Supplying Power to the Cradle

The cradle receives power from one of two sources:

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An external power supply.

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When connected to the host through an interface cable that supplies power. The cradle detects whether the host or the external supply is supplying power. It always draws power from the

external supply when available, regardless of the presence of power from a host.

Using the USB Interface to Supply Power

When the cradle is connected to the host via the USB interface, the USB port can power the cradle so that an external power supply is not necessary. Note that powering from a USB host charges the scanner at a slower rate than when charging from an external power supply.

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface

NOTE Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for more information.

Zebra’s Synapse Smart Cables enable in terfacing to a va riety of host s. The appro priate Synap se ca ble detect s the host.

Figure 1-5

1. Insert the Synapse adapter cable into the bottom of the cradle, as described in Connecting the Cables to the

Cradle on page 1-5.

Synapse Cable Connection

2. Align the ‘S’ on the Synapse adapter cable with the ‘S’ on the Synapse Smart Cable and plug the cable in.

3. Connect the other end of the Synapse Smart Cable to the host.

Mounting the Cradle

For information on mounting the cradle, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.

Inserting the Battery

The battery resides in a chamber in the scanner handle. To insert the battery:

1. Insert a coin or flathead screwdriver in the slot at the base of the scanner, then turn the slot counterclockwise

to release the latch.

2. Lift the latch.

3. If a battery is already installed, turn the scanner upright to slide the battery out.

4. Slide the new battery into the chamber, with the rounded side toward the back and the contacts facing into the

chamber.

Getting Started 1 - 7

Figure 1-6

5. Close the latch.

6. Insert a coin or flathead screwdriver in the slot at the base of the scanner, press down gently, and turn the slot

clockwise to lock the latch in place.

Inserting the Battery

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Removing the Battery

To remove the battery:

1. Insert a coin or flathead screwdriver in the slot at the base of the scanner, then turn the slot counterclockwise

to release the latch.

2. Lift the latch.

3. Turn the scanner upright to slide the battery out.

Charging the Scanner Battery in the Cradle

For best performance, fully charge the scanner battery before using the scanner for the first time. To charge the scanner battery , place the scanner in the cradle (see In serting the Scanner in the Cradle on p a ge 1-9) . The battery begins charging when the scanner LED indicator starts flashing green. A complete charge of a fully discharged battery can take up to four hours using external power and up to 10 hours using the interface cable.

Charge within the recommended temperature of 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) ideal.

For information on maximizing battery life, see Battery Maintenance on page 3-1.

Scanner Charging LED

The scanner’s green LED indicates charging activity (see Table 2-2 on page 2-4). If the scanner is charging in fast mode (non-bus powered mode), the green LED blinks at a fast rate. If the scanner is charging in slow mode (bus-powered mode), the LED blinks at a slow rate.

If the scanner’s red LED begins flashing, indicating a charging problem, remove the scanner from the cradle and replace the battery. If the red LED continues flashing, contact the Zebra Global Customer Support Center.

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle

To insert the scanner in the cradle:

1. Insert the scanner into the cradle top first.

2. Push the handle until it clicks into place, engaging the contacts in the cradle and scanner.

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Figure 1-7

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle

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Sending Data to the Host Computer

The cradle receives data from the scanner via a wireless radio con nection and transmit s it to th e host computer via the host cable. The scanner and cradle must be paired for successful wireless communication.

Pairing

Pairing registers a scanner to the cradle such that the scanner and cradle can exchange information. The STB3578 and FLB3578 operate in two modes: Point-to-Point and Multipoint-to-Point. In Point-to-Point mode, pair the scanner to the cradle either by inserting it in the cradle (if pairing on insertion is enabled), or by scanning the pairing bar code. In Multipoint-to-Point mode, you can pair up to three scanners to one cradle. To use this feature, scan the multipoint bar code in Multipoint-to-Point Communication on page 4-20.

The cradle includes pairing bar codes on both it s front and back. To pair the scanner with the cradle, scan a pairing bar code. A high-low-high-low beep sequence followed by a low-high beep sequence indicates successful pairing and connection to the remote device. A long low, long high beep sequence indicates unsuccessful pairing.

NOTE The pairing bar code that connects the scanner to a cradle is unique to each cradle.

Do not scan data or parameters until pairing completes.

Lost Connection to Host

If scanned data does not transmit to the cradle's host, ensure that all cables are firmly inserted and the power supply is connected to an appropriate AC outlet, if applicable. If scanned data still does not transmit to the host, reestablish a connection with the host:

1. Disconnect the power supply from the cradle.

2. Disconnect the host interface cable from the cradle.

3. Wait three seconds.

4. Reconnect the host interface cable to the cradle.

5. Reconnect the power supply to the cradle, if the host requires.

6. Reestablish pairing with the cradle by scanning the pairing bar code.

Configuring the Scanner

Use the bar codes in this manual or the 123Scan

User Preferences and each host chapter for information about programming the scanner using bar code menus.

See Chapter 11, 123Scan2 to configure the scanner using this configuration program. 123Scan file.

configuration program to configure the scanner. See Chapter 5,

includes a help

Radio Communications

The scanner can communicate with remote devices via Bluetooth Technology Profile Support, or by pairing with a cradle. For radio communication parameters, detailed information about operational modes, Bluetooth Technology Profile Support and pairing, see Chapter 4, Radio Communications.

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Unpacking the Scanner

The Cradle

Cradle Parts

Connecting the Cradle

Connecting STB3508/3578 Cradle

Connecting FLB3508/3578 Cradle

Changing the Host Interface

Supplying Power to the Cradle

Using the USB Interface to Supply Power

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface

Mounting the Cradle

Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

Charging the Scanner Battery in the Cradle

Scanner Charging LED

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle

Sending Data to the Host Computer

Pairing

Lost Connection to Host

Configuring the Scanner

Radio Communications