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DS4208 Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

DS4208 Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev A 02/2011 Initial release.

-02 Rev A 04/2011 Added GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level.

-03 Rev A 1/2012 Rev. B Software additions:

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New bar codes: Low Light Scene Detection; Illuminatio n on Always ; Mo tion
Tolerance; Codabar Old or New Start/Stop Char Select

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HD Decode Ranges

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DL configuration; DL Parsing

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HC (healthcare) configuration.

-04 Rev A 11/2013 Updated Out of Box Experience default values.

-05 Rev A 2/2015

Zebra Re-Branding

Table of Contents

Warranty ........................................................................................................................ iii

Revision History............................................................................................................. iv

About This Guide

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

Configurations................................................................................................................ xv

Chapter Descriptions ..................................................................................................... xvi

Notational Conventions.................................................................................................. xvii

Related Documents ....................................................................................................... xviii

Scanner SDK and Other Software Tools ...................................................................... 2-xviii

Service Information........................................................................................................ xix

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

Interfaces ...................................................................................................................... 1-2

Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 1-2

Setting Up the Digital Scanner ...................................................................................... 1-3

Installing the Interface Cable .................................................................................. 1-3

Removing the Interface Cable ................................................................................ 1-4

Connecting Power (if required) ............................................................................... 1-4

Configuring the Digital Scanner .............................................................................. 1-4

Accessories ................................................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2: Scanning

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

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

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

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

Scanning in Hands-Free (Presentation) Mode ........................................................ 2-5

Assemble the Stand .......................................................................................... 2-5

Mounting the Stand (optional) ................................................................................. 2-6

Screw Mount ................... ........... .......... ............................................................. 2-6

Tape Mount ....................................................................................................... 2-6

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Scanning with the Stand ................................................................................... 2-7

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode ................................................................................. 2-8

Aiming ..................................................................................................................... 2-8

Decode Ranges ............................................................................................................ 2-10

Chapter 3: Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications

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

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

General Scanner Maintenance ............................................................................... 3-1

Healthcare Scanner Maintenance ........................................................................... 3-1

Daily Cleaning and Disinfecting ........................................................................ 3-2

Monthly 'Deep Cleaning' Maintenance .............................................................. 3-2

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 3-4

Report Software Version Bar Code ......................................................................... 3-7

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 3-8

Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions .............................................................................. 3-10

Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options

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

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 4-2

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 4-2

Parameter Defaults ....................................................................................................... 4-2

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

Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................ 4-4

Parameter Bar Code Scanning ............................................................................... 4-5

Beeper Preferences ................................................................................................ 4-5

Beep After Good Decode .................................................................................. 4-5

Beeper Tone ..................................................................................................... 4-6

Beeper Volume ................................................................................................. 4-7

Beeper Duration ................................................................................................ 4-7

Suppress Power-up Beeps ............................................................................... 4-8

Low Power Mode .................................................................................................... 4-8

Time Delay to Low Power Mode ....................................................................... 4-9

Hand-Held Trigger Mode ........................................................................................ 4-11

Picklist Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-12

Continuous Bar Code Read .................................................................................... 4-13

Unique Bar Code Reporting .................................................................................... 4-13

Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................ 4-14

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................ 4-14

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbol ........................................................ 4-15

Fuzzy 1D Processing .............................................................................................. 4-15

Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) .............................................................. 4-16

Mobile Phone/Display Mode ................................................................................... 4-17

PDF Prioritization .................................................................................................... 4-18

PDF Prioritization Timeout ...................................................................................... 4-18

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern ......................................................................... 4-19

Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern ............................................... 4-20

Presentation Mode Field of View ............................................................................ 4-21

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Decoding Illumination (Hand-held Mode only) ........................................................ 4-22

Illumination Always On (Presentation Mode Only) .................................................. 4-22

Low Light Scene Detection ..................................................................................... 4-23

Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger Modes Only) ............................................... 4-24

Multicode Mode ....................................................................................................... 4-25

Multicode Expression ........................................................................................ 4-25

Multicode Expression Syntax: [n] [Element 1]; [Element 2 ]; ... [Element n]; .... 4-26

Notes ................................................................................................................. 4-26

Example 1 ......................................................................................................... 4-27

Example 2a ....................................................................................................... 4-28

Example 2b ....................................................................................................... 4-29

Example 3 ......................................................................................................... 4-29

Multicode Mode Concatenation ........................................................................ 4-31

Multicode Concatenation Symbology ................................................................ 4-32

Multicode Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 4-32

Troubleshooting Multicode Expression Programming ................................. 4-32

Troubleshooting Multicode Mode Scanning and Decoding ......................... 4-33

Examples of Simple Multicode Expressions ..................................................... 4-33

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ............................................................................. 4-34

Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 4-34

Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................. 4-35

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................ 4-36

FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................... 4-37

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 4-38

Chapter 5: USB Interface

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

Connecting a USB Interface ......................................................................................... 5-2

USB Parameter Defaults .............................................................................................. 5-3

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

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

Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking ................................................... 5-6

USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes ..................................................... 5-7

USB Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 5-9

Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 5-10

USB CAPS Lock Override ...................................................................................... 5-10

USB Ignore Unknown Characters ........................................................................... 5-11

USB Convert Unknown to Code 39 ........................................................................ 5-11

USB Ignore Beep Directive ..................................................................................... 5-12

USB Ignore Type Directive ..................................................................................... 5-12

Emulate Keypad ...................................................................................................... 5-13

Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ........................................................................ 5-13

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................ 5-14

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 5-14

Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 5-15

USB Static CDC ...................................................................................................... 5-15

USB Transmission Speed Parameters ................................................................... 5-16

USB Polling Interval .......................................................................................... 5-16

Fast HID Keyboard ........................................................................................... 5-18

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Quick Keypad Emulation ................................................................................... 5-18

IBM Specification Version ....................................................................................... 5-19

ASCII Character Set for USB ........................................................................................ 5-20

Chapter 6: RS-232 Interface

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

Connecting an RS-232 Interface .................................................................................. 6-2

RS-232 Parameter Defaults .......................................................................................... 6-3

RS-232 Host Parameters .............................................................................................. 6-4

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

Baud Rate ............................................................................................................... 6-8

Parity ....................................................................................................................... 6-9

Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................ 6-10

Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 6-10

Check Receive Errors ............................................................................................. 6-11

Hardware Handshaking .......................................................................................... 6-11

Software Handshaking ............................................................................................ 6-13

Host Serial Response Time-out .............................................................................. 6-15

RTS Line State ........................................................................................................ 6-16

Beep on <BEL> ....................................................................................................... 6-16

Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................ 6-17

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ...................................................................................... 6-18

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 6-18

ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ................................................................................... 6-19

Chapter 7: IBM 468X / 469X Interface

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

Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ........................................................................ 7-2

IBM Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................... 7-3

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters ................................................................................. 7-4

Port Address ........................................................................................................... 7-4

Convert Unknown to Code 39 ................................................................................. 7-5

Ignore Beep Directive ............................................................................................. 7-5

Ignore Configuration Directive ................................................................................ 7-6

Chapter 8: Keyboard Wedge Interface

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

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ..................................................................... 8-2

Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults .......................................................................... 8-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters .............................................................................. 8-4

Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................................................................................. 8-4

Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes ................................................. 8-5

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 8-7

Keystroke Delay ...................................................................................................... 8-7

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

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

Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 8-9

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

Convert Wedge Case .............................................................................................. 8-10

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 8-10

FN1 Substitution ..................................................................................................... 8-11

Send Make and Break ............................................................................................ 8-11

Keyboard Maps ....................................................................................................... 8-12

ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ................................................................... 8-13

Chapter 9: Symbologies

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

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 9-1

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 9-2

Symbology Parameter Defaults .................................................................................... 9-2

Disable All Code Types ................................................................................................ 9-8

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... 9-9

Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................ 9-9

Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................ 9-9

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................... 9-10

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 ................................................................................. 9-10

Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 ............................................................................. 9-11

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ............................................................................... 9-11

Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................... 9-12

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................. 9-13

User-Programmable Supplementals ....................................................................... 9-16

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................ 9-16

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format ......................................................... 9-17

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit .................................................................................. 9-18

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit .................................................................................. 9-18

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................ 9-19

UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................... 9-19

UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................... 9-20

UPC-E1 Preamble .................................................................................................. 9-21

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................... 9-22

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................... 9-22

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 9-23

UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................. 9-23

Coupon Report ........................................................................................................ 9-24

ISSN EAN ............................................................................................................... 9-25

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 9-26

Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 9-26

Set Lengths for Code 128 ....................................................................................... 9-26

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................ 9-27

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 9-28

ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................ 9-29

Check ISBT Table ................................................................................................... 9-30

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ........................................................................... 9-30

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 9-31

Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................... 9-31

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 9-31

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Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 9-32

Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 9-32

Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 9-33

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 9-34

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 9-34

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 9-35

Code 39 Buffering ................................................................................................... 9-36

Buffer Data ........................................................................................................ 9-36

Clear Transmission Buffer ................................................................................ 9-37

Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................. 9-37

Overfilling Transmission Buffer ......................................................................... 9-37

Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer ................................................................ 9-37

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 9-38

Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 9-38

Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 9-38

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 9-40

Code 11 .................................................................................................................. 9-40

Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 9-40

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 9-42

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 9-43

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 9-43

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 9-43

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 9-44

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 9-46

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 9-46

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................... 9-47

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 9-47

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 9-47

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................... 9-48

Codabar (NW - 7) ......................................................................................................... 9-50

Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 9-50

Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 9-50

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 9-52

NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 9-52

Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection ........................... 9-53

MSI ............................................................................................................................... 9-54

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................ 9-54

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 9-54

MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................... 9-56

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 9-56

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 9-57

Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................... 9-57

Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 9-57

Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................. 9-58

Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................... 9-58

Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................... 9-59

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ......................................................................................... 9-60

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .......................................................................... 9-60

Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................ 9-61

Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................. 9-61

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Inverse 1D .................................................................................................................... 9-62

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................ 9-63

US Postnet .............................................................................................................. 9-63

US Planet ................................................................................................................ 9-63

Transmit US Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 9-64

UK Postal ................................................................................................................ 9-64

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 9-65

Japan Postal ........................................................................................................... 9-65

Australia Post .......................................................................................................... 9-66

Australia Post Format ............................................................................................. 9-67

Netherlands KIX Code ............................................................................................ 9-68

USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ..................................................................... 9-68

UPU FICS Postal .................................................................................................... 9-69

GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................ 9-70

GS1 DataBar ........................................................................................................... 9-70

GS1 DataBar Limited .............................................................................................. 9-71

GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level ...................................................................... 9-72

GS1 DataBar Expanded ......................................................................................... 9-73

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................ 9-74

Composite ..................................................................................................................... 9-75

Composite CC-C ..................................................................................................... 9-75

Composite CC-A/B .................................................................................................. 9-75

Composite TLC-39 .................................................................................................. 9-76

UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................ 9-76

Composite Beep Mode ........................................................................................... 9-77

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................................... 9-77

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................ 9-78

Enable/Disable PDF417 .......................................................................................... 9-78

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................. 9-78

Code 128 Emulation ............................................................................................... 9-79

Data Matrix .............................................................................................................. 9-80

Data Matrix Inverse ................................................................................................. 9-80

Maxicode ................................................................................................................. 9-81

QR Code ................................................................................................................. 9-81

QR Inverse .............................................................................................................. 9-82

MicroQR .................................................................................................................. 9-82

Aztec ....................................................................................................................... 9-83

Aztec Inverse .......................................................................................................... 9-83

Redundancy Level ........................................................................................................ 9-84

Redundancy Level 1 ............................................................................................... 9-84

Redundancy Level 2 ............................................................................................... 9-84

Redundancy Level 3 ............................................................................................... 9-84

Redundancy Level 4 ............................................................................................... 9-85

Security Level ............................................................................................................... 9-86

Intercharacter Gap Size ................................................................................................ 9-87

Macro PDF Features .................................................................................................... 9-88

Flush Macro Buffer .................................................................................................. 9-88

Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................... 9-88

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Chapter 10: 123Scan2

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

Communication with 123Scan2 .................................................................................... 10-1

123Scan2 Requirements .............................................................................................. 10-1

Chapter 11: Advanced Data Formatting

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

Chapter 12: Driver’s License Set Up (DS4208-DL)

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

Driver’s License Parsing ............................................................................................... 12-2

Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing) ............... 12-3

Embedded Driver's License Parsing Criteria - Code Type ..................................... 12-3

Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes ................................................................. 12-4

AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes .............................................................................. 12-7

User Preferences .......................................................................................................... 12-17

Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................ 12-17

Output Gender as M or F ........................................................................................ 12-17

Date Format ............................................................................................................ 12-18

No Separator ..................................................................................................... 12-19

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 12-20

Control Characters ............................................................................................ 12-20

Keyboard Characters ........................................................................................ 12-24

Parsing Rule Example .................................................................................................. 12-39

Embedded Driver's License Parsing ADF Example ................................................ 12-43

Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

Appendix B: Programming Reference

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

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

Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ C-1

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... C-1

UPC-A, 100% .......................................................................................................... C-1

EAN-13, 100% ........................................................................................................ C-2

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... C-2

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

GS1 DataBar-14 ........................................................................................................... C-3

PDF417 ......................................................................................................................... C-3

Data Matrix ................................................................................................................... C-3

Maxicode ...................................................................................................................... C-3

QR Code ....................................................................................................................... C-4

US Postnet .................................................................................................................... C-4

UK Postal ...................................................................................................................... C-4

Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

Numeric Bar Codes ...................................................................................................... D-1

Cancel ........................................................................................................................... D-2

Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets

Index

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About This Guide

Introduction

The DS4208 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and
troubleshooting the DS4208 digital scanner.

Configurations

This guide includes the following DS4208 digital scanner configurations:

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DS4208-SR00001WR DS4208 digital scanner, standard range, cash register white

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DS4208-SR00007WR DS4208 digital scanner, standard range, twilight black

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DS4208-HD00007WR DS4208 digital scanner, high definition range, twilight black

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DS4208-HC0009BWR DS4208 digital scanner, standard range, healthcare white

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DS4208-DL00001WR DS4208 digital scanner, standard range, cash register white, driver’s license

parsing

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DS4208-DL00007WR DS4208 digital scanner, standard range, twilight black, driver’s license parsing

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Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

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

information.

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

scanner in hand-held and hands-free (presentation) modes.

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Chapter 3, Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for

the digital scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

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Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options describes features frequently used to

customize how data transmits to the host device and programming bar codes for selecting user preference
features for the digital scanner.

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Chapter 5, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host.

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Chapter 6, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host, such as

point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port.

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Chapter 7, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with IBM 468X/469X POS

systems.

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Chapter 8, Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digital

scanner.

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Chapter 9, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting

these features for the digital scanner.

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Chapter 10, 123Scan2 describes this PC-based scanner configuration tool which enables rapid and easy

customized setup of scanners.

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Chapter 11, Advanced Data Formatting briefly describes ADF, a means of customizing data before

transmission to the host device, and includes a reference to the ADF Programmer Guide.

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

defaults.

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

and keyboard maps.

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Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes of various code types.

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

numeric values.

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Appendix E, ASCII Character Sets provides ASCII character value tables.

Notational Conventions

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

* Indicates default

The following conventions are used in this document:

•

Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

• Dialog box, window and screen names

• Drop-down list and list box names

• Check box and radio button names

•

Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen.

•

bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

About This Guide xvii

•

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

injury may occur.

IMPORTANT This symbol indicates meaningful advice.

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Related Documents

•

DS4208 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-139230-xx: Provides general information for getting started with the
DS4208 digital scanner, and includes basic set up and operation instructions.

•

Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide, p/n 72E-69680-xx: Provides in formation on ADF, a means of
customizing data before transmission to a host.

•

Plural Stage Programmer’s Guide, p/n 72E-67113-xx: Provides the bar codes necessary to program the
scanner to decode Plural Stage bar codes and enable Supplemental Recognition Characters. The default
value for Plural Stage support is off.

For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.zebra.com/support

Scanner SDK and Other Software Tools

Tackle all your scanner programming needs with our diversified set of software tools. Whether you need to simply
stage a device or develop a fully featured application with image and data capture as well as asset management,
these tools help you every step of the way. To download any of these free tools listed below, go to:

http://www.zebra.com/software.

•

123Scan2 Configuration Utility (see Chapter 10, 123Scan2)

•

Scanner SDK for Windows

•

How-to-Videos

•

Virtual Com Port Driver

•

OPOS Driver

•

JPOS Driver

•

Scanner User Documentation

•

Archive of Older Drivers.

.

Service Information

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

•

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 the 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 business product from a Zebra business partner, please contact that business par tner for
support.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The DS4208 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and transfer with a light-weight,
hands-free/hand-held design. The digital scanner’s gooseneck Intellistand seamlessly accommodates both
counter-top and hand-held use. Whether in hands-free (presentation) or hand-held mode, the digital scanner
ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Figure 1-1

DS4208 Digital Scanner

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Interfaces

The DS4208 digital scanner supports:

•

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

interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface

supports the following international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German,

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

•

Stan da rd RS-2 32 con nection to a host. Scan b ar code menus to set up communication of the digital scanner

with the host.

•

Connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to se t up communication of the digital scanner

with the IBM terminal.

•

Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. Scan bar code

menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the host. This interface supports the following

international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German, French International, French

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

•

Configuration via 123Scan2.

Unpacking

Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit,
contact Zebra Support. See page xix for information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container;
use this to return the equipment for servicing.

Setting Up the Digital Scanner

Interface cable

modular connector

To host

Cable interface

port

Interface cable modular
connector clip

Installing the Interface Cable

1. Insert the interface cable modular connector into the inter fa ce cable port on th e rear of the dig it al scanne r until

an audible click sounds. Low/medium/high beeps sound, indicating the scanner is operational.

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-2

2. Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is secure.

3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (see the specific host chapter for information on host

Installing the Cable

IMPORTANT Insert the cable into the cable interface port until an audible click sounds.

When connecting the DS4208 using a USB cable, a shielded connector cable is required (e.g., p/n
CBA-U21-S07ZAR). If upgrading an LS2208 or LS4208 to a DS4208, use the shielded connector
cable.

connections).

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Removing the Interface Cable

1. Press the cable’s modular connector clip through the access slot in the digital scanner’s base.

Figure 1-3

2. Carefully slide out the cable.

3. Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable to connect a new cable.

Removing the Cable

Connecting Power (if required)

If the host does not provide power to the digital scanner, connect an external power supply.

1. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable.

2. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC outlet.

Configuring the Digital Scanner

To configure the digital scanner use the bar codes included in this manual, or use the 123Scan2 configuration
program. See Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellan eous Digital Scanner Options , and Chapter 9, Symbologi es
for information about programming the digital scanner using bar code menus. See Chapter 10, 123Scan2 for
information on using this configuration program. Also see each host-specific chapter to set up connection to a
specific host type.

Accessories

The digital scanner ships with the DS4208 Quick Start Guide. The following required accessories must be ordered:

•

Interface cable for the appropriate interface.

•

Shielded connector cable (e.g., p/n CBA-U21-S07ZAR) when connecting via USB. Refer to Solution Builder

for guidance about cables.

NOTE If upgrading an LS2208 or LS4208 to a DS4208, the shielded connector cable must be used.

•

Universal power supply, if the interface requires this.
For additional items, contact a local Zebra representative or business partner.

Getting Started 1 - 5

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Chapter 2 Scanning

Beeper

LED

Trigger

Scan

window

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniqu es involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions
and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams.

Figure 2-1

Parts

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Beeper Definitions

The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1 defines beep
sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner.

Table 2-1

Standard Use

Low/medium/high beeps Power up.
Short beep, tone

programmable
4 long low beeps Transmission error.
5 low beeps Conversion or format error.
Low/low/low/extra low beeps RS-232 receive error.
High beep The digital scanner detected a <BEL> character over RS-232.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Low/high beeps Input error; incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or
High/low beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using numeric bar codes.
High/low/high/low beeps Successful program exit with change in parameter setting.

ADF Programming

Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).

Cancel

scanned.

Low/low beeps Enter another alphabetic character or scan the
Low/high/high beeps All rules are deleted.
Low/high/low/high beeps Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save rule again.
Low/high/low beeps Cancel rule entry . Rule entry mode exited because of an error or the user asked to

exit rule entry .

Low/high beeps Entry error, wrong bar code scanned, or criteria/action list is too long for a rule.

Re-enter criterion or action.
Low beep Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.
High/high beeps ADF criteria or action is expected. Enter another criterion or action, or scan the

Save Rule

High/low/low beeps All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule.
High/low/high/low beeps Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.

Code 39 Buffering

Low/high/low beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or transmit an

empty buffer.
High/low beeps New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.

bar code.

End of Message

bar code.

Scanning 2 - 3

Table 2-1

3 long high beeps Code 39 buffer is full.
High/low/high beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased.
Low/high beeps A successful transmission of buffered data.

Macro PDF

2 low beeps
2 long low beeps
3 long low beeps Out of memory. There is not enough buffer space to store the current MPDF

4 long low beeps Bad symbology. Scanned a 1D or 2D bar code in a MPDF sequence, a duplicate

5 long low beeps Flushing MPDF buffer.
Low/high beeps Flushing an already empty MPDF buffer.
Fast warble beep Aborting MPDF sequence.

Beeper Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication

MPDF sequence buffered.

File ID error. A bar code not in the current MPDF sequence was scanned.

symbol.

MPDF label, a label in an incorrect order, or trying to transmit an empty or illegal

MPDF field.

Host Specific

USB only

Low/medium/high beeps
upon scanning a USB device
type

Low/medium/high beeps
occur more than once

RS-232 only

1 short high beep A <BEL> character is received and Beep on <BEL> is enabled.

Communication with the host must be established before the digital scanner can
operate at the highest power level.

The USB host can put the digital scanner in a state where power to the scann er is
cycled on and off more than once. This is normal and usually happens when the
PC cold boots.

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LED Definitions

In addition to beep sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate st atus. Table 2-2 defines LED
colors that display during scanning.

Table 2-2

Hand-Held Scanning Standard Use

Green A bar code was successfully decoded.
Red Transmission error, conversion or format error, or RS-232 receive error.
Off No power is applied to the digital scanner, or the scanner is on and ready to scan.

Hands-Free (Presentation) Scanning Standard Use

Green The scanner is on and ready to scan.
Momentarily Off A bar code was successfully decoded.
Red Transmission error, conversion or format error, or RS-232 receive error.
Off No power is applied to the digital scanner, or the scanner is in low power mode.

Parameter Programming

Green Number expected. Enter value using numeric bar codes.

Red Input error: incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or Cancel scanned.

Standard LED Definitions

LED Indication

Successful program exit with change in parameter setting.

Firmware Update

Red, alternating between
solid and fast blinking

ADF Programming

Green Enter another digit. Add leading zeros to the front if necessary.

Blinking Green Enter another criterion or action, or scan the
Green after Blinking Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.

Red Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save rule again.

Firmware download is completing (user should wait for this indicator to complete before
using the scanner). This indicator is followed by a low/medium/high power up beep.

Enter another alphabetic character or scan the
All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule.
Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.
All rules deleted.

Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exited because of an error or the user asked to exit
rule entry.

Entry error , wrong bar code scan ned, or criteria/actio n list is too long for a rule. Re-enter
criterion or action.

End of Message

Save Rule

bar code.

bar code.

Scanning

Stand base

Wingnut

Flat areas

One piece
scanner
“cup” with
flexible
“gooseneck”

The digital scanner is in hands-free (presentation) mode when it is placed in the gooseneck Intellistand. In this
mode, the digital scanner operates in continuous (constant-on) mode, where it automatically decodes a bar code
presented in its field of view.

When the digital scanner is not used for a user-definable period of time, it enters a low power mode in which the
LEDs are turned off or blinked illuminated at a low duty cycle until the digital scanner detects an image change (e.g.
motion).

Scanning in Hands-Free (Presentation) Mode

The optional stand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. When the scanner is seated in the stand’s “cup,”
the scanner’s built-in sensor places the scanner in hands-free (presentation) mode. When the scanner is removed
from the stand, it automatically switches modes to operate in its normal hand-held triggered mode.

Assemble the Stand

Scanning 2 - 5

Figure 2-2

To assemble the stand:

Assembling the Stand

1. Unscrew the wing nut from the bottom of the one piece scanner “cup.”

2. Fit the bottom of the gooseneck piece into the opening on the top of the stand base.

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Two screw-mount holes

Double-sided tape areas
(3 places)
dimensions = 1” x 2”)

3. Tighten the wing nut underneath the base to secure the cup and neck piece to the base.

NOTE Before tightening the wing nut under the base, ensure that the flat areas at the bottom of the flexible

gooseneck fit securely in the grooves in the base.

4. Bend the neck to the desired position for scanning.

Mounting the Stand (optional)

You can attach the base of the scanner’s stand to a flat surface using two screws or double-sided tape (not
provided).

Figure 2-3

Screw Mount

1. Position the assembled base on a flat surface.

2. Screw one #10 wood screw into each screw-mount hole until the base of the sta nd is secure (see Figure 2-3).

Tape Mount

1. Peel the paper liner off one side of each piece of tape and place the sticky surface over each of the three

rectangular tape holders.

2. Peel the paper liner off the exposed sides of each piece of tape and press the stand on a flat surface until it is

secure (see Figure 2-3).

Mounting the Stand

Scanning 2 - 7

Scanner holder

Flexible “gooseneck”

Cup

Scanning with the Stand

When the digital scanner is placed in the gooseneck Intellistand it operates in continuous (constant-on) mode,
where it automatically decodes a bar code presented in its field of view.

To operate the scanner in the stand:

1. Ensure the scanner is properly connected to the host (see the ap propriate host chapter for information on h ost

connections).

2. Insert the scanner in the gooseneck Intellistand by placing the front of the scanner into the stand’s “cup.”

Figure 2-4

3. Adjust the scan angle by bending the stand’s flexible “gooseneck” body.

4. Present the bar code.

5. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. F or more information abou t beeper and

Inserting the Scanner in the Gooseneck Intellistand

LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.

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1D bar code

2D bar code

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Pick up the digital scanner. Press and release the trigger. The aim pattern displays.

1. Ensure the bar code is centered in the aiming pattern. See Aiming below.

2. Press and hold the trigger until either:
a. The digital scanner reads the b ar code. The d igital sca nner beeps, the LED flashes, and the aiming pattern

turns off.
Or

b. The digital scanner does not read the bar code and the aiming pattern turns off.

3. Release the trigger. To read another bar code, repeat steps 1, 2 and 3. Repeat this step as often as required.

Aiming

When scanning, the digital scanner projects a red LED dot which allows positioning the bar code within its field of
view. See Decode Ranges on page 2-10 for the proper distance to achieve between the digital scanner and a bar
code.

Figure 2-5

If necessary , the digital scanner turns on its red illumination LEDs to illuminate the target bar code.
To scan a barcode, center the symbol and ensure the entire symbol is within the rectangular area formed by the

illumination LEDs.

Figure 2-6

Aiming Dot

Scanning Orientation with Aiming Dot

Scanning 2 - 9

The digital scanner can also read a bar code presented within the aiming pattern but not centered. The top
examples in Figure 2-7 show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples can not be decoded.

Figure 2-7

Figure 2-8

The aiming pattern is smaller when the digital scanner is closer to the symbol an d larger when it is farthe r from the
symbol. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the digital scanner, and those with larger
bars or elements (mil size) farther from the digital scanner.

The digital scanner beeps to indicate that it successfully decoded the bar code. For more information on beeper
and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.

Acceptable Aiming

Incorrect Aiming

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Decode Ranges

Table 2-3

Code 39 5.0 mil 0.2 in / 0.5 cm 6.8 in / 17.3 cm
80% UPCA 10.0 mil 0 in / 0 cm 12.7 in / 32.3 cm
100% UPCA 13.0 mil 0.3 in / 0.8 cm 15.2 in / 38.6 cm
PDF 417 5.0 mil 1.5 in / 3.8 cm 4.3 in / 10.9 cm

Data Matrix 10.0 mil 0.4 in / 1.0 cm 7.2 in / 18.3 cm

Table 2-4

Code 39 3.0 mil 0.2 in / 0.5 cm 3.7 in / 9.4 cm

DS4208-SR (Standard Range)/DS4208-DL (Driver’s License)/DS4208-HC (Healthcare) Decode Ranges

Typical Working Ranges

Bar Code Type Symbol Density

Near Far

6.6 mil 0.8 in / 2.0 cm 6.0 in / 15.2 cm

DS4208-HD (High Definition) Decode Ranges

Typical Working Ranges

Bar Code Type Symbol Density

Near Far

4.0 mil 0.1 in / 0.3 cm 4.6 in / 11.7 cm

5.0 mil 0.1 in / 0.3 cm 5.1 in / 13.0 cm

7.5 mil 0.1 in / 0.3 cm 6.4 in / 16.3 cm

10.0 mil 0.2 in / 0.5 cm 7.7 in / 19.6 cm
60% UPC 7.8 mil 0.2 in / 0.5 cm 5.4 in / 13.7 cm
80% UPC 10.4 mil 0.3 in / 0.8 cm 6.5 in / 16.5 cm
100% UPC 13.0 mil 0.7 in / 1.8 cm 7.6 in / 19.3 cm
Code 128 5.0 mil 0.3 in / 0.8 cm 4.0 in / 10.2 cm
I2of5 10.0 mil 0.8 in / 2.0 cm 7.2 in / 18.3 cm
PDF 417 4.0 mil 0.7 in / 1.8 cm 2.7 in / 6.9 cm

5.0 mil 0.3 in / 0.8 cm 3.0 in / 7.6 cm

6.67 mil 0.4 in / 1.0 cm 3.6 in / 9.1 cm

10.0 mil 0.8 in / 2.0 cm 4.7 in / 11.9 cm

Scanning 2 - 11

Table 2-4

Data Matrix 5.0 mil 0.4 in / 1.0 cm 2.8 in / 7.1 cm

QR Code 10.0 mil 0.4 in / 1.0 cm 3.9 in / 9.9 cm

DS4208-HD (High Definition) Decode Ranges (Continued)

Typical Working Ranges

Bar Code Type Symbol Density

Near Far

7.5 mil 0.4 in / 1.0 cm 3.9 in / 9.9 cm

10.0 mil 0.1 in / 0.3 cm 4.6 in / 11.6 cm

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Chapter 3 Maintenance, Troubleshooting &
Technical Specifications

Introduction

This chapter provides suggested digital scanner maintenance, trouble shooting, technical spe cifications, and signal
descriptions (pinouts).

Maintenance

General Scanner Maintenance

Cleaning the scan window is required. A dirty window can affect scanning accuracy.

•

Do not allow abrasive material to touch the window.

•

Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

•

Wipe the window using a tissue moistened with approved cleanser (listed below).

•

Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the window.

In addition to the cleaning requirements above , healthcare co nfigurations of the scanner (DS4 208-HC) may require
additional maintenance.

Healthcare Scanner Maintenance

The DS4208-HC design allows safe cleansing of the pr od u ct pla stic s with a va rie ty of cle an ing pr oducts and
disinfectants. If required, wipe the digital scanner with the following list of approved cleansers:

•

Isopropyl alcohol

•

Bleach/sodium hypochlorite

•

Hydrogen peroxide

•

Gentle dish soap and water

IMPORTANT Cleansers that contain active ingredients not listed above should not be utilized on the

DS4208-HC digital scanner.

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Daily Cleaning and Disinfecting

Following are the cleaning and disinfecting instructions for environments that require daily or more frequent
cleaning to prevent the spread of germs, including healthcare workers who need to disinfect their scanner after
each patient visit and retail and other shift workers who share devices.

1. Dampen a soft cloth with one of the approved cleaning agents listed above or use pre-moistened wipes.

2. Gently wipe all surfaces, including the front, back, sides, top and bottom. Never apply liquid directly to the

scanner. Be car eful not to let liquid po ol around the scanner wind ow, trigger, cable connector or any other area
on the device.

3. Be sure to clean the trigger and in between the trigger and th e housing (use a cotto n-tipped applicator to reach

tight or inaccessible areas).

4. Immediately dry the scanner window after cleaning with a soft non-abrasive cloth to prevent streaking.

5. Allow the unit to air dry before use.

Monthly 'Deep Cleaning' Maintenance

Keep your Zebra scanner in good working order with a regular comprehensive cleaning routine to remove the
natural build-up of dirt that occurs with everyday use on connectors and the scanner exit window as well as, the
main surfaces of the device.

1. Housing: Follow the instructions for daily cleaning and disinfecting above to give the housing a general

cleaning.

2. Scanner window: Wipe the scanner window with a lens tissue or other material suitable for cleaning optical

material such as eyeglasses.

3. Scanner connector:
a. Dip the cotton portion of a cotton-tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol.
b. Rub th e cot to n po rtion of the cotton-tipped applicator back-and-forth across the connector on the Zebra

scanner. Do not leave any cotton residue on the connector.

c. Repeat at least 3 times.
d. Use the cotton-tipped applicator dipped in alcohol to remove any grease and dirt near the connector area.
e. Use a dry cotton tipped applicator and repeat steps c, d and e (do not apply alcohol as directed in any of

these steps).

4. Cradle connector:
a. Remove the DC power cable from the cradle.
b. Dip the cotton portion of a cotton-tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol.
c. Rub the cotton portion of the cotton-tippe d ap plicator along the pins of the connector. Slowly move the

applicator back-and-forth from one side of the conn ecto r to the o ther. Do not let any cotton residue remain
on the connector.

d. Rub all sides of the connector with the cotton-tipped applicator.

Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3 - 3

e. Spray compressed air in the connector area by pointing the tube/nozzle approximately 1/2 inch (1 cm)

away from the surface.

CAUTION When using compressed air, always wear eye protection; do not point nozzle at yourself or

others; ensure the nozzle or tube is pointing away from your face; read warning label on
compressed air product.

f. Ensure that there is no lint left by the cotton tipped applicator. Remove lint if found.
g. If grease and other dirt are found on other areas of the cradle, use a lint free cloth and isopropyl alcohol to

remove.

h. Allow at least 10 to 30 minutes (depending on ambient temperature and humidity) for the isopropyl alcohol

to air dry before applying power to cradle.

NOTE If the temperature is low and humidity is high, longer dryi ng time is required. W arm tempera ture

and dry humidity requires less drying time.

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Troubleshooting

Table 3-1

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

The aiming pattern does not appear
when pressing the trigger.

Digital scanner emits aiming pattern,
but does not decode the bar code.

No power to the digital scanner. If the configuration requires a power

supply, re-connect the power supply.
Incorrect host interface cable is used. Connect the correct host interface cable.
Interface/power cables are loose. Re-connect cables.
Digital scanner is disabled. For IBM 468x and USB IBM hand-held,

IBM table top, and OPOS modes, enable

the digital scanner via the host interface.

Otherwise, see the technical person in

charge of scanning.
If using RS-232 Nixdorf B mode, CTS is

not asserted.
Aiming pattern is disabled. Enable the aiming pattern. See

Digital scanner is not programmed for
the correct bar code type.

Bar code symbol is unreadable. Scan test symbols of the same bar code

The symbol is not completely inside
aiming pattern.

Assert CTS line.

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on

page 4-19

Program the digital scanner to read that

type of bar code. See

Symbologies

type to determine if the bar code is

defaced.

Move the symbol completely within the

aiming pattern.

.

Chapter 9,

.

Distance between digital scanner and
bar code is incorrect.

Move the symbol completely within the

field of view (AIM pattern does NOT

define FOV)

Move the scanner closer to or further from

the bar code. See

page 2-10

.

Decode Ranges on

Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3 - 5

Table 3-1

Digital scanner decodes bar code,
but does not transmit the data to the
host.

Host displays scanned data
incorrectly.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Digital scanner is not programmed for
the correct host type.

Interface cable is loose. Re-connect the cable.
If the digital scanner emits 4 long low

beeps, a transmission error occurred.
This occurs if a unit is not properly

configured or connected to the wrong
host type.

If the digital scanner emits 5 low beeps,
a conversion or format error occurred.

If the digital scanner emits low/high/low
beeps, it detected an invalid ADF rule.

If the digital scanner emits high/low
beeps, the scanner is buffering Code 39
data.

Digital scanner is not programmed to
work with the host.

Scan the appropriate host type

programming bar code. See the chapter

corresponding to the host type.

Set the scanner's communication

parameters to match the host's setting.

Configure the digital scanner's conversion

parameters properly.

Program the correct ADF rules. Refer to

the Advanced Data Formatting

Programmer Guide.

Normal scanning a Code 39 bar code and

the Code 39 Buffering option is enabled.

Scan the appropriate host type

programming bar code.

Digital scanner emits short low/ short
medium/short high beep sequence
(power-up beep sequence) more
than once.

Digital scanner emits 4 short high
beeps during decode attempt.

Digital scanner emits
Low/low/low/extra low beeps when
not in use.

Digital scanner emits low/high beep s
during programming.

For RS-232, set the digital scanner's

communication parameters to match the

host's settings.

For a Keyboard Wedge configuration,

program the system for the correct

keyboard type, and turn off the CAPS

LOCK key.

Program the proper editing options (e.g.,

UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion).
The USB bus may put the digital

scanner in a state where power to the
scanner is cycled on and off more than
once.

Digital scanner has not completed USB
initialization.

RS-232 receive error. Normal during host reset. Otherwise, set

Input error , incorrect bar code or
bar code was scanned.

Cancel

Normal during host reset.

Wait several seconds and scan again.

the digital scanner's RS-232 parity to

match the host setting.

Scan the correct numeric bar codes within

range for the parameter programmed.

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Table 3-1

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Digital scanner emits
low/high/low/high beeps during
programming.

Digital scanner emits low/high/low
beeps.

Digital scanner emits a power-up
beep after changing USB host type.

Digital scanner emits one high beep
when not in use.

Out of host parameter storage space. Scan

Set Default Parameter on page

4-4

.

Out of memory for ADF rules. Reduce the number of ADF rules or the

number of steps in the ADF rules.
During programming, indicates out of

ADF parameter storage space.

Erase all rules and re-program with

shorter rules.
Clearing Code 39 buffer. Normal when scanning the Code 39

Buffering

Clear Buffer

bar code or upon
attempt to transmit an empty Code 39
buffer.

ADF transmit error. Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting

Guide for information.

Invalid ADF rule is detected. Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting

Guide for information.

The USB bus re-established power to

Normal when changing USB host type.

the digital scanner.
In RS-232 mode, a <BEL> character

was received and Beep on <BEL>
option is enabled.

Normal when

Beep on <BEL>

is enabled
and the digital scanner is in RS-232
mode.

Digital scanner emits frequent
beeps.

Digital scanner emits five long low
beeps after a bar code is decoded.

No power to the scanner. Check the system power. If the

configuration requires a power supply,
re-connect the power supply.

Incorrect host interface cable is used. Verify that the correct host interface cable

is used. If not, connect the correct host
interface cable.

Interface/power cables are loose. Check for loose cable connections and

re-connect cables.

Conversion or format error was
detected.

Ensure the scanner’s conversion
parameters are properly configured.

The scanner’s conversion parameters
are not properly configured.

Conversion or format error was
detected.

Change the ADF rule, or change to a host
that can support the ADF rule.

An ADF rule was set up with characters
that can't be sent for the host selected.

Conversion or format error was
detected.

Change the bar code, or change to a host
that can support the bar code.

A bar code was scanned with
characters that can't be sent for that
host.

NOTE If after performing these checks the digital scanner still experiences problems, contact the distributor or

call Zebra Support.

Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3 - 7

Report Software Version Bar Code

When contacting Zebra Support, a support representative may ask you to scan the bar code below to determine
the version of software installed in the digital scanner.

Report Software Version

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Technical Specifications

Table 3-2

Physical Characteristi cs

Dimensions 6.7 in. H x 3.7 in. L x 2.7 in. W

Weight
Power 5 VDC +/- 10% @ 275 mA (RMS typical)

Performance Characteristics

Light Source Aiming pattern: 617 nm LED

Field of View
(Vertical x Horizontal)

Roll
Pitch
Yaw

Symbology Decode Capability

1D UPC/EAN, UPC/EAN with supplementals, Bookland EAN, ISSN, UCC Coupon

Technical Specifications

Item Description

(17 cm H x 9.3 cm L x 6.8 cm W)

(without cable)

6.1 oz. (172.9 g)

Illumination: 625 nm LEDs
39º (H) x 25º (V)

0 - 360º
+/- 65º or greater
+/- 60º or greater

Extended Code, Code 128, GS1-128, ISBT 128, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII,
Trioptic Code 39, Code 32, Code 93, Code 11, Matrix 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5,
Discrete 2 of 5, Korean 2 of 5, ISBT Concatenation, Codabar , MSI, Chinese 2 of 5,
GS1 DataBar variants

2D PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Data Matrix, Maxicode,

QR Code, MicroQR, Aztec

Postal Australian Post, US PLANET, Royal Mail 4 State Customer, US POSTNET, KIX

Code (Dutch), UK Postal, Japan Post, UPU 4 S t ate Postal FICS (Post US4) , USPS

4 State Postal (Post US3)
Typical Working Distance See
Motion Tolerances Up to 25 inches per second
Interfaces Supported The scanner supports the following protocols over USB: HID Keyboard (default

Decode Ranges on page 2-10

mode), SNAPI, COM Port Emulation, IBM SurePOS (Yellowstone) (IBM Handheld,

IBM Tabletop, OPOS)

The scanner supports the following protocols over RS232: Standard,

Wincor-Nixdorf, ICL, Fujitsu, Olivetti, Omron, CUTE

.

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Table 3-2

Minimum Resolution Standard Configuration

User Environment

Operating Temperature 32º F to 104º F (0º C to 40º C)
Storage Temperature -40º F to 158º F (-40º C to 70º C)
Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing
Drop Specifications Withstands multiple 6 ft. (1.83 m) drops to concrete.

Technical Specifications (Continued)

Item Description

Code 39 4 mil

UPC 60% 5 mil

PDF417 5 mil

Data Matrix 7.5 mil

High Definition Configuration

Code 39 3 mil

UPC 60% 5 mil

PDF417 4 mil

Data Matrix 5 mil

Environmental Sealing IP43
Ambient Light Immunity Immune to normal indoor lighting up to 1600 Lux.

Immune to sunlight up to 86,000 Lux.

Accessories

Hands-Free
Options

Power Supplies Power supplies are available for applications that do not supply power over the

(Presentation)

Gooseneck Intellistand

host cable.

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Cable interface port

Interface cable

modular connector

Bottom of

scanner

PIN 1

PIN 10

Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions

Figure 3-1

Digital Scanner Cable Pinouts

The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connectors on the DS4208 digital scanner and are for reference
only .

Table 3-3

DS4208 Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs

Pin IBM RS-232 Keyboard Wedge USB

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Reserved Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 6
Power Power Power Power
Ground Ground Ground Ground
IBM_A(+) TxD KbdClock Reserved
Reserved RxD TermData D +
IBM_B(-) RTS KbdData Jump to Pin 1
Reserved CTS TermClock D -

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Table 3-3

8
9
10

DS4208 Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs (Continued)

Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved
EAS EAS EAS EAS
EAS EAS EAS EAS

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Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscella-

*High Volume

(00h)

Feature/Option

* Indicates default

Option hex value

neous Digital Scanner Options

Introduction

You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter
describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features.

The digital scanner ships with the settings sho wn in Table 4-1 on page 4-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default

Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirement s, progr amming is

not necessary.
To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a shor t b ar code sequen ce . The settings a re stored in non -volat ile

memory and are preserved even when the dig i tal scanner is pow er ed dow n.

NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen (when using the imaging

engine). When scanning from the screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you
can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging.

If not using a USB cable, select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information) afte r the power-up
beeps sound. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connected to a new host.

To return all features to default values, sca n the Se t Default Para mete r on page 4-4. Throughout the programming
bar code menus, asterisks indicate (

*)default values.

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Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan
the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-6. The digital scanner issues a
fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.

Other parameters, such as Serial Response Time-Out or Data T ransm ission For mat s , require scanni ng several
bar codes. See these parameter descriptions for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning

Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.

Parameter Defaults

Table 4-1 lists defaults for user preferences parameters. To change the default values, scan the appropriate bar

codes in this guide. These new values replace the standard default values in memory. To recall the default
parameter values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 4-1

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter Set Defaults 4-4
Parameter Bar Code Scanning ECh Enable 4-5
Beep After Good Decode 38h Enable 4-5
Beeper Tone 91h Medium 4-6
Beeper Volume 8Ch High 4-7
Beeper Duration F1h 74h Medium 4-7
Suppress Power-up Beeps F1h D1h Do not suppress 4-8
Low Power Mode 80h Disable 4-8
Time Delay to Low Power Mode 92h 1 Hour 4-9

User Preferences Parameter Defaults

Parameter

Parameter

Number

Default

Page

Number

Hand-Held Trigger Mode 8Ah Auto Aim 4-11
Picklist Mode F0h 92h Always Disabled 4-12
Continuous Bar Code Read F1h 89h Disable 4-13
Unique Bar Code Reporting F1h D31h Disable 4-13

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 3

Table 4-1

Decode Session Timeout 88h 9.9 Sec 4-14
Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol 89h 0.5 Sec 4-14
Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbol 90h 0.1 Sec 4-15
Fuzzy 1D Processing F1h 02h Enable 4-15
Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) F1h 19h Auto 4-16
Mobile Phone/Display Mode F1h CCh Enable in Both Hand-Held and

PDF Prioritization F1h CFh Disable 4-18
PDF Prioritization Timeout F1h D0h 200 ms 4-18
Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern F0h 32h Enable 4-19
Hands-Free

Pattern
Presentation Mode Field of View F1h 61h Full 4-21

User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

(Presentation)

Decode Aiming

Parameter

Number

F1h 4Eh Enable Hands-Free

Default

Hands-Free

Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF

(Presentation)

(Presentation)

Modes

4-17

4-20

Page

Number

Decoding Illumination F0h 2Ah Enable 4-22
Illumination Always On F2h 59h Disable 4-22
Low Light Scene Detection F0h 22A Aiming Dot Low Light Assist Scene

Detection

Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger Modes
Only)

Multicode Mode F1h A5h Disable 4-25
Multicode Expression F1h 95h 1 4-25
Multicode Mode Concatenation F1h CDh Disable 4-31
Multicode Concatenation Symbology F1h D2h Concatenate as PDF417 4-32

Miscellaneous Options

Transmit Code ID Character 2Dh None 4-34
Prefix Value 63h 69h 7013 <CR><LF> 4-35
Suffix 1 Value

Suffix 2 Value
Scan Data Transmission Format EBh Data as is 4-36

F2h 5Ah Disable 4-24

62h 68h
64h 6Ah

7013 <CR><LF> 4-35

4-23

FN1 Substitution Values 67h 6Dh 7013 <CR> <LF> 4-37
Transmit “No Read” Message 5Eh Disable 4-38

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User Preferences

Set Default Parameter

You can reset the digital scanne r to two types of default s: factory defa ult s or custom default s. Scan th e appropria te
bar code below to reset the digital scanner to its default settings and/or set its current settings as custom defaults.

•

Set Defaults - Scan this bar code to reset all default parameters as foll ows.

• If you previously set custom defaults by scanning Write to Custom De fa ults, scan Set Defaults to

retrieve and restore the digital scanner’s custom default settings.

• If you did not set custom defaults, scan Restore Defaults to restore the factory default values listed in

Table A-1.

•

Set Factory Defaults - Scan this bar code to restore the factory default values listed in Table A-1. This

deletes any custom defaults set.

•

Write to Custom Defaults - Scan this bar code to set the current digital scanner settings as custom default s.
Once set, you can recover custom default settings by scanning Restore Defaults.

* Set Defaults

Write to Custom Defaults

Set Factory Defaults

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 5

Parameter Bar Code Scanning

Parameter # ECh

To disable the decoding of parameter bar codes, inclu ding the Set Defaults parameter bar codes, scan the
Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan Enable
Parameter Scanning.

* Enable Parameter Bar Code Scanning

(01h)

Beeper Preferences

Beep After Good Decode

Parameter # 38h

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the digital scanner beeps after a good decode. If selecting
Do Not Beep After Good Decode, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and to
indicate error conditions.

* Beep After Good Decode

(Enable)

Disable Parameter Bar Code Scanning

(00h)

(01h)

Do Not Beep After Good Decode

(Disable)

(00h)

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Beeper Tone

Parameter # 91h

To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan one of the followin g bar codes.

Off

(03h)

Low Tone

(02h)

* Medium Tone

(01h)

Medium to High Tone (2-tone)

(04h)

High Tone

(00h)

Beeper Volume

Parameter # 8Ch

To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code.

Low Volume

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 7

(02h)

Medium Volume

(01h)

* High Volume

(00h)

Beeper Duration

Parameter # F1h 74h

To select the duration for the beeper, scan one of the following bar codes.

Short
(00h)

* Medium

(01h)

Long
(02h)

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Suppress Power-up Beeps

Parameter # F1h D1h

Select whether or not to suppress the digital scanner’s power-up beeps.

Suppress Power-up Beeps

(01h)

* Do Not Suppress Power-up Beeps

(00h)

Low Power Mode

Parameter # 80h

This parameter determines whether or not the digital scanner enters low power mode after a decode attempt.

If disabled, power remains o n after e ach decode attempt.

* Disable Low Power Mode

(00h)

Enable Low Power Mode

(01h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 9

Time Delay to Low Power Mode

Parameter # 92h

NOTE This parameter only applies when Low Power Mode is enabled.

This parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering low power mode. The digital
scanner wakes upon trigger pull or when the host attempts to communicate with the digital scanner.

1 Second

(11h)

1 Minute

(21h)

15 Minutes

(2Bh)

10 Seconds

(1Ah)

5 Minutes

(25h)

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Time Delay to Low Power Mode (continued)

45 Minutes

(2Eh)

30 Minutes

(2Dh)

3 Hours

(33h)

* 1 Hour

(31h)

6 Hours

(36h)

9 Hours

(39h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 11

Hand-Held Trigger Mode

Parameter # 8Ah

Select one of the following trigger modes for the digital scanner:

•

Standard (Level) - A trigger pull activates decode processing. Decode processing continues until the bar

code decodes, you release the trigger, or the Decode Session Timeout occurs.

•

Presentation (Blink) - The digital scanner activates decode processing when it detects a bar code in it s field

of view. Af ter a period of non-use, the digital scanner enters a low power mode, in which the LEDs turn off
until the digital scanner senses motion.

•

Auto Aim - This trigger mode turns on the LED aiming dot when the scanner is lifted. A trigger pull activates

decode processing. After 2 seconds of inactivity the aiming pattern shuts off.

Standard (Level)

(00h)

* Auto Aim

(09h)

Presentation (Blink)

(07h)

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Picklist Mode

Parameter # F0h 92h

Picklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only bar codes that are aligned under the LED aiming dot.
Select one of the following picklist modes for the digital scanner:

•

Always Disable - Picklist mode is always disabled.

•

Enabled in Hand-Held Mode - Picklist mode is enabled when the digital scanner is out of hands-free

(presentation) mode and disabled when the digital scanner is in presentation mode.

•

Always Enable - Picklist mode is always enabled.

* Always Disable

(00h)

Always Enable

(02h)

Enabled in Hand-Held Mode

(01h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 13

Continuous Bar Code Read

Parameter # F1h 89h

Enable this to report every bar code while the trigger is pressed.

NOTE Zebra strongly recommends enabling Picklist Mode on page 4-12 with this feature. Disabling Picklist

Mode can cause accidental decodes when more than one bar code is in the engine's field of view.

* Disable Continuous Bar Code Read

(00h)

Enable Continuous Bar Code Read

(01h)

Unique Bar Code Reporting

Parameter # F1h D3h

Enable this to report only unique bar codes while the trigger is pressed. This option only applies when Continuous

Bar Code Read

is enabled.

* Disable Continuous Bar Code Read Uniqueness

(00h)

Enable Continuous Bar Code Read Uniqueness

(01h)

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Decode Session Timeout

Parameter # 88h

This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in

0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default timeout is 9.9 seconds.
To set a Decode Session Timeout, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix D,

Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Enter a leading zero for single digit numbers. For

example, to set a Decode Session Timeout of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0 and 5 bar
codes. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

NOTE Decode Session Timeout cannot be less than or equal to either Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

or Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbol.

Decode Session Timeout

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

Parameter # 89h

Use this option in presentation mode or Continuous Bar Code Read to prevent the beeper from continuously
beeping when a symbol is left in the digital scanner’s field of view. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments
from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The default interval is 0.5 seconds.

To select the timeout between decodes for the same symbol, scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar
codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired interval, in 0.1 second increments.

NOTE Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol cannot be greater than or equal to the Decode Session

Timeout.

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 15

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbol

Parameter # 90h

Use this option in presentation mode or Continuous Bar Code Read to control the time the scanner is inactive
between decoding different symbols. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. The
default is 0.1 second.

To select the timeout between decodes for different symbols, scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar
codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired interval, in 0.1 second increments.

NOTE Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbol cannot be greater than or equal to the Decode Session

Timeout.

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbol

Fuzzy 1D Processing

Parameter # F1h 02h

This option is enabled by default to optimize decode performance on 1D bar codes, including damaged and poor
quality symbols. Disable this only if you experience time delays w he n deco din g 2D bar codes, or in detecting a no
decode.

* Enable Fuzzy 1D Processing

(01h)

Disable Fuzzy 1D Processing

(00h)

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Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only)

Parameter # F1h 19h

Select an option for decoding mirror image Data Matrix bar codes:

•

Always - decode only Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images

•

Never - do not decode Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images

•

Auto - decode both mirrored and unmirrored Data Matrix bar codes.

Never

(00h)

* Auto

(02h)

Always

(01h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 17

Mobile Phone/Display Mode

Parameter # F1h CCh

This mode improves bar code reading performance off mobile phones and electronic displays. Enable this in
hand-held, hands-free (presentation), or both modes, or disable this.

NOTE If you enable this mode, for best performance also enable Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming

Pattern on page 4-20.

Disable Mobile Phone/Display Mode

(00h)

Enable in Hands-Free (Presentation) Mode

(02h)

Enable in Hand-Held Mode

(01h)

* Enable in Both Modes

(03h)

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PDF Prioritization

Parameter # F1h CFh

Enable this feature to delay decoding a 1D bar code (Code 128 of 8 to 25 characters length) by the value specified
in PDF Prioritization Timeout. During that time the digital sca nner attempt s to decode a PDF417 symbol (e.g., on a
US driver's license), and if successful reports this only. If it does not decode (can not find) a PDF417 symbol, it
reports the 1D symbol after the timeout. The 1D symbol must b e in the device’s field of view for the digital scanner
to report it. This parameter does not affect decoding other symbologies.

* Disable PDF Prioritization

(00h)

Enable PDF Prioritization

(01h)

PDF Prioritization Timeout

Parameter # F1h D0h

When PDF Prioritization is enabled, this timeout specifies how long the digital scanner attempts to decode a
PDF417 symbol before reporting the 1D bar code in the field of view.

Scan the following bar code, then scan four digits from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes that specify the timeout in
milliseconds. For example, to enter 400 ms, scan the following bar code, then scan 0400. The range is 0 to 5000
ms, and the default is 200 ms.

PDF Prioritization Timeout

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 19

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern

Parameter # F0h 32h

Select Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to proje ct the aiming p attern du ring bar code ca pture, Disable
Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming patter n of f, or Enable Ha nd-Held Decode Aiming Pattern
on PDF to project the aiming pattern when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar code.

NOTE With Picklist Mode on page 4-12 enabled, the decode aiming pattern flashes even when the Decode

Aiming Pattern is disabled.

* Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern

(02h)

Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF

(03h)

Disable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern

(00h)

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Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern

Parameter # F1h 4Eh

Select Enable Hands-Free (Presenta tion) De code Aiming Pat t ern to proje ct the ai ming pattern during bar code
capture, Disable Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern of f, or Enable
Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming pattern when the digital
scanner detects a PDF bar code.

NOTE With Picklist Mode on page 4-12 enabled, the decode aiming pattern flashes even when the Decode

Aiming Pattern is disabled.

Enable Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern

(01h)

* Enable Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode

Aiming Pattern on PDF

(02h)

Disable Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode

Aiming Pattern

(00h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 21

Presentation Mode Field of View

Parameter # F1h 61h

In presentation mode, by default the digital scanner searches the larger area of the aiming pattern (Full Field of

View

).

To search for a bar code in a smaller region around the aiming pattern in order to speed search time, select

Field of View

or Medium Field of View.

Small Field of View

(00h)

Medium Field of View

(01h)

* Full Field of View

(02h)

Small

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Decoding Illumination (Hand-held Mode only)
Parameter # F0h 2Ah

Selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digital scanner to flash illumination to aid decoding. Select
Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using decoding illumination.

Enabling illumination usually results in superior decoding. The effectiveness of the illumination decreases as the
distance to the target increases.

* Enable Decoding Illumination

(01h)

Disable Decoding Illumination

(00h)

Illumination Always On (Presentation Mode Only)

Parameter # F2h 59h

Enable this to keep the illumination LEDs on all the time.

* Illumination Automatically Controlled

(00h)

Illumination Always On

(01h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 23

Low Light Scene Detection

Parameter # F2h 2Ah

This parameter allows the scanner to be able to detect motion in dim to dark illumination environments when in
presentation mode.

•

No Low Light Scene Detection: The scanner attempts to detect motion as best it can with the aim dot and

Illumination turned off when the scanner is idle.

•

Aiming Dot Low Light Assist Scene Detection (default): Illumination is turned of f, but the aim dot is turned

on when the scanner is idle to assist in scene detection.

•

Dim Illumination Low Light Assist Scene Detection : The aim dot is turned of f, but Illumination is turned o n

at a dim level to assist in scene detection.

NOTE If both Low Light Scene Detection and Illumination On Always are enabled, Illumination On Always takes

precedence.

No Low Light Assist Scene Detection

(00h)

Dim Illumination Low Light Assist Scene Detection

(02h)

* Aiming Dot Low Light Assist Scene Detection

(01h)

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Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger Modes Only)

Parameter # F2h 5Ah

Less Motion Tolerance provides optimal decoding performance on both 1D and 2D bar codes.
To increase motion tolerance and speed decoding when scanning a series of 1D bar codes in rapid progression,

scan More Motion Tolerance.

NOTE Selecting More Motion Tolerance increases the time to decode 2D bar codes.

*Less Motion Tolerance

(00h)

More Motion Tolerance

(01h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 25

Multicode Mode

Parameter # F1h A5h

Enable this parameter to allow multiple bar codes to decode upon one trigger event based on the programmed
multicode expression. The digital scanner reports a successful decode and provides user indication only if it
decodes all bar codes indicated by the multicode expressi on, otherwise the decode fails. Bar codes a re transmitted
in the order defined in the multicode expression. Disable this to operate in normal decode mode.

NOTES Enabling Multicode Mode disables Picklist Mode.

Multicode does not operate in presentation mode.
Do not use Multicode Mode if Continuous Bar Code Read is enabled.

When using this mode, always orient the digital scanner at the same distance and an g l e (per pe n dicu la r) .

* Disable Multicode Mode

(00h)

Enable Multicode Mode

(01h)

Multicode Expression

Parameter # F1h 95h

Use this feature to program a multicode expression for Multicode Mode (grid method). The default is 1, which
indicates any bar code.

To set the multicode expression:

1. Scan the bar code below.

2. Scan bar codes from the alphanumeric keyboard in the Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide to

define the expression.

3. Scan the End of Message bar code from the Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide.

Multicode Expression

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Multicode Expression Syntax: [n] [Element 1]; [Element 2 ]; ... [Element n];

Where n is the number of elements in the overall expression.

The multicode expression describes the bar code(s) that the digital scanner can expect to find in an image. Each
element represents one bar code in the digital scanner's field of view. The order of elements in the expression is
the order in which bar code data from each element transm it s to the host. Ele ment s are defined using one or more
of the following methods:

By Region. This type of element limits decoding to a specific area within the digital scanner's field of view. Region

coordinates are defined as the top left and bottom rig ht corners o f the r egion, expressed i n percent ages of the field
of view. These can range from 0% to 100%, or 0x00 to 0x64 in hex, for both horizontal and vertical axes. A region
element is constructed as:

[R] [4] [Top, Left] [Bottom, Right]

Where:

•

[R] is the character R

•

[4] is 0x04, indicating there are four bytes thereafter to describe the region

•

[Top, Left] are two values representing the top left corner of the region

•

[Bottom, Right] are two values representing the bottom right corner of the region

By Code Type . An element can specify a specific bar cod e symbolog y to find and deco de somewh ere in the field of

view. A code type element is constructed as:

[C] [2] [Code Type]

Where:

•

[C] is the character C

•

[2] is 0x02, indicating there are two bytes thereafter to describe the code type

•

[Code Type] is the desired symbology's parameter number (see Chapter 9, Sym bologies). For single-byte
parameter numbers, extend the value to two bytes by adding 00 before the parameter number.

Notes

When defining multicode expressions consider the following:

•

Use the Code Type specifier if there are bar codes of more than one code type in view.

•

Always use the Region specifier when there are multiple bar codes of the same code type.

•

When transmission order is important (the first element in the expression transmits first), use either type to
define the order.

•

When there are unwanted bar codes in view, filter them out in one of two ways:

• Use Code Type to specify only the target bar codes.

• Use Region to identify only the target bar codes.

•

If the expression does not contain a Region specifier, scanning angle and distance do not matter. If you
specify a region you must scan in a fixed orientation and at a fixed distance. Because of this, it is preferable
to use the Code Type specifier rather than the Region specifier.

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•

When defining regions:

• Defining a region much larger than the bar code improves tolerance to scan distance and angle, but can
cause a decode of a nearby bar code instead of the target bar code. Therefore, for best performance
define larger regions when only a few bar codes are in view and those in view are widely separated.

• Defining a region close to (or smaller than) the target bar code improves the probability of decoding this
bar code rather than one nearby, but scan distance and angle must be more accurate. Therefore, for best
performance define small regions when many bar codes are in view or those in view are close together.

•

Use Region elements to improve decode speeds by reducing the image area to sear ch for the target bar
code.

•

Specifying Code Type may also improve decode speeds for some code types.

•

Although you can scan parameter bar codes when multicode mode is enabled, be aware of the following: If
the multicode expression defined a region(s), to scan a parameter bar code you must position the bar code
within the first region defined in the expression. In some cases, this first region is not the center of the image
and aiming at the parameter bar code does not result in a successful decode.

The following examples show the multicode expressions in both hex and decimal formats, however in the sample
figures the values are decimal. Be sure to use the correct base numbering system when creating an expression. A
region specified as 0x00 0x00 0x64 0x32 represents a region with coordinates of Top-Left (0,0) and Bottom Right
(100,50).

Example 1

To decode one Code 128 bar code anywhere in th e image (even when bar codes of other types are in view), as in

Figure 4-1, program the expression as follows:

The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability):

1 C 2 0 8 ;

To program the expression via scanning parameters the sequence is (spaces are for readability):

[MultiCode-Expression] 01 C 02 00 08 ; [End Of Message]

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0

1234

5

67890

5

50%

0%

100%

0%

50%

100%

PDF417 Code

Code 128 Code

UPC-A Code

To program the expression via host command (SSI/SNAPI) the sequence is:

0x01 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x08 0x3b

Figure 4-1

Multicode Expression Example 1

Example 2a

To decode a Code128 (Code Type=8) on the top half of the image and a PDF417 (Cod e Type=15) on the bottom
half of the image, as in Figure 4-2, program the expression as follows:

The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability):

2 C 2 0 8 R 4 0 0 100 50 ; C 2 0 15 R 4 0 50 100 100 ;

To program the expression via scanning parameters the sequence is:

[MultiCode-Expression] 02 C 02 00 08 R 04 00 00 64 32 ; C 02 00 0F R 04 00 32 64 64 ; [End Of Message]

To program the expression via host command (SSI/SNAPI) the sequence is:

0x02 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x08 0x52 0x04 0x00 0 x00 0x64 0x32 0x3B 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x0F 0x52 0x04 0x00 0x32
0x64 0x64 0x3B

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PDF417 Code

(0,0)

Code 128 Code

(0,50)

(160,100)

(100,50)

50%

0%

100%

0%

50%

100%

Example 2b

In Figure 4-2, if the bottom PDF417 bar code must transmit first, reverse the sequence of the two bar codes:
The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability):

2 C 2 0 15 R 4 0 50 100 100 ; C 2 0 8 R 4 0 0 100 50 ;

To program the expression via scanning parameters the sequence is:

[MultiCode-Expression] 02 C 02 00 0F R 04 00 32 64 64 ; C 02 00 08 R 04 00 00 64 32 ; [End Of Message]

To program the expression via host command (SSI/SNAPI) the sequence is:

0x02 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x0F 0x52 0x04 0x00 0x32 0x64 0x64 0x3B 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x0 8 0x52 0x04 0 x00 0x00
0x64 0x32 0x3B

Figure 4-2

Multicode Expression Example 2

Example 3

To decode the set of three bar codes while excluding the center Code 128 bar code, as in Figure 4-3, the
expression is:

The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability):

3 C 2 0 15 R 4 0 0 40 40 ; C 2 [F0 24] R 4 70 0 100 40 ; C 2 0 8 R 4 65 60 100 100 ;

To program the expression via scanning parameters the sequence is:

[MultiCode-Expression] 03 C 02 00 0F R 04 00 00 32 32 ; C 02 F0 24 R 04 46 00 64 28 ;
C 02 00 08 R 04 41 3C 64 64 ; [End Of Message]

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40%

65%

40%

40%

PDF417 Code

Code 128 Code

Data Matrix Code

Code 128 Code

70%

60%

(70,0)

(100,40)

(100,100)

(0,0)

(40,40)

(65,60)

50%

0%

100%

0% 50% 100%

To program the expression via host command (SSI/SNAPI) the sequence is:

0x03 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x0F 0x52 0x04 0x00 0x00 0x32 0x32 0x3B 0x43 0x02 0xF0 0x24 0x52 0x04 0x46 0x00
0x64 0x28 0x3B 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x08 0x52 0x04 0x41 0x3C 0x64 0x64 0x3B

Figure 4-3

Multicode Expression Example 3

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Multicode Mode Concatenation

Parameter # F1h CDh

Enable this parameter to transmit multiple decoded bar codes, as specified by the Multicode Expression, as one
bar code. Use the Multicode Concatenation Symbology parameter to specify how the concatenated bar codes
transmit.

Disable this to transmit decoded bar codes separately.

NOTE When using Multicode Mode Concatenation, disable Transmit Code ID Character on page 4-34 and check

digits.

Enable Multicode Mode Concatenation

(01h)

* Disable Multicode Mode Concatenation

(00h)

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Multicode Concatenation Symbology

Parameter # F1h D2h

Use this parameter to specify how to transmit the concatenated bar codes decoded as specified by the Multicode

Expression. Multicode Mode Concatenation must be enabled to use this option.

Concatenation as Code 128

(01h)

* Concatenation as PDF417

(02h)

Concatenation as Data Matrix

(03h)

Concatenation as Maxicode

(04h)

Multicode Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Multicode Expression Programming

Use the following suggestions if encountering problems programming a multicode expression:

•

Ensure the expression is valid. Invalid expressions are rejected during programming. Wh en an expression is
rejected the previous expression remains intact. If after programming the expression the digital scanner can
still decode any bar code, the expression was possibly rejected.

•

When programming the multicode expression via parameter bar code, the digital scanner generates beep s. If
any of the following beeps do not sound during programming, an error occurred (see Table 2-1 on page 2-2
and Table 2-2 on page 2-4 for error indicators):

• Scanning the

• Scanning each value of the expression prod uc es a two -t one (s am e pitch ) beep .

• Scanning the

Multicode Expression bar code produces a two-tone (same pitch) beep.

End Of Message bar code produces a four-tone (high-low-high-low) beep.

•

Check the expression for syntax errors.

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 33

•

Try programming a simple expression to ensure the syntax is correct. See Examples of Simple Multicode

Expressions.

•

Review Notes on page 4-26 for additional hints.

Troubleshooting Multicode Mode Scanning and Decoding

Use the following suggestions if encountering problems using multicode mode:

•

If the digital scanner appears to decode any single bar code instead of the intended multiple bar codes,
ensure you enabled Multicode Mode on page 4-25. Programming the multicode expression does not enable
multicode mode.

•

When specifying Region, ensure:

• Coordinates are within range the 0-100 decimal (or 0x00 - 0x64 hexadecimal).

• Top, Left is above Bottom, Right. Top, Left is 0,0 (0x00, 0x00 hexadecimal), and Bottom, Right is 100,100

(0x64, 0x64 hexadecimal).

• Regions for two or more bar codes do not overlap.

•

When specifying Code Type ensure the digital scanner supports the code type. Try decoding a single bar
code without using multicode. If it does not decode try enabling the bar code type. See Chapter 9,

Symbologies.

•

Experiment with simpler expressions, then add to it until you discover the source of the error . For example try
the simplest expression (see Examples of Simple Multicode Expressions) and make sure you can scan a
single bar code. If so, extend the expression by adding a second bar code, specifying a region, or specifying
the code type. Verify that the digital scanner can decode this new expression. Continue adding to the
expression until it fails to decode as expected, indicating the source of the error.

•

Review Notes on page 4-26 for additional hints.

Examples of Simple Multicode Expressions

The simplest multicode expression is:

•

One bar code of any type, anywhere in the image.

•

To program this use: [MultiCode-Expression] 01 ; [End Of Message]

Another simple multicode expression is:

•

One Code 128 bar code, anywhere in the image.

•

To program this use: [MultiCode-Expression] 01 C 02 00 08 ; [End Of Message]

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Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters

Transmit Code ID Character

Parameter # 2Dh

A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when decoding more than one
code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between
the prefix and the decoded symbol.

Select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. For Code ID Characters,
see Symbol Code Identifiers on page B-1 and AIM Code Identifiers on page B-3.

NOTE If you enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character, and enable Transmit “No Read”

Message on page 4-38, the digital scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR message.

Symbol Code ID Character

(02h)

* None

(00h)

AIM Code ID Character

(01h)

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Prefix/Suffix Values

Key Category Parameter # P = 63h S1 = 62h S2 = 64h

Decimal Value Parameter # P = 69h S1 = 68h S2 = 6Ah

Default Value = 7013 <CR> <LF>

You can append a prefix and/or o ne or two suffixes to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for a prefix or
suffix, scan a four-digit number (i.e., fou r bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes) tha t corresponds to that
value. See Table E-1 on page E-1 for the four-digit codes.

When using host commands to set the prefix or suffix, set the key category parameter to 1, th en set the 3-digit
decimal value. See Table E-1 on page E-1 for the four-digit codes.

To correct an error or change a selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

NOTE To use Prefix/Suffix values, first set the Scan Data Transmission Format on page 4-36.

Scan Prefix

(07h)

Scan Suffix 2

(08h)

Scan Suffix 1

(06h)

Data Format Cancel

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Scan Data Transmission Format

Parameter # EBh

To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format.

NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix.

To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 4-35.

* Data As Is

(00h)

<DATA> <SUFFIX 2>

(02h)

<PREFIX> <DA TA >

(04h)

<DATA> <SUFFIX 1>

(01h)

<DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2>

(03h)

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Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)

<PREFIX> <DA TA> <SUFFIX 2>

(06h)

<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1>

(05h)

<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2>

(07h)

FN1 Substitution Values

Key Category Parameter # 67h

Decimal Value Parameter # 6Dh

The wedge and USB HID keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. Enabling this substitutes any FN1
character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code with a value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter key).

When using host commands to set the FN1 substitution value, set the key category parameter to 1, then set the
3-digit keystroke value. See the ASCII character set table for the current host interface for the desired value.

To select a FN1 substitution value via bar code menus:

1. Scan the bar code below.

Set FN1 Substitution Value

2. Locate the keystroke desired for FN1 substitution in the ASCII character set table in the appropriate host

interface chapter. Enter the 4-digit ASCII value by scanning each digit in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.

To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.
See USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution on page 5-14 to enable FN1 substitution for the USB HID keyboard.

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Transmit “No Read” Message

Parameter # 5Eh

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. Enable this to transmit the
characters NR when a successful decode does not occur before trigger release or the
expires. See Decode Session Timeout on page 4-14. Disable this to send nothing to the host if a symbol does not
decode.

NOTE If you enable Enable No Read, and also enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character for

T ransmit Code ID Character on page 4-34, the digital scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR

message.

Enable No Read

(01h)

Decode Session Timeout

* Disable No Read

(00h)

Chapter 5 USB Interface

*HID Keyboard Emulation

Feature/Option

*Indicates default

Introduction

This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanne r with a USB host. The d igital scanner connects dir ectly to a
USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. No additional power supply is required.

Throughout the programming bar code menus, aste risks (

NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the

screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and
bars and/or spaces are not merging.

*) indicate default values.

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Interface cable

USB series A

shielded connector

Connecting a USB Interface

Figure 5-1

The digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts including:

•

•

The following operating systems support the digital scanner through USB:

•

•

•

The digital scanner also interfaces with other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID).

USB Connection.

NOTE When connecting via USB use the shielded connector cable (e.g., p/n CBA-U21-S07ZAR). Refer to

Solution Builder for guidance about cables. If upgrading an LS2208 or LS4208 to a DS4208, the shielded
connector cable must be used.

Desktop PCs and notebooks

• Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only)

• IBM SurePOS terminals

Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard.

Windows® 98, 2000, ME, XP
MacOS 8.5 - MacOS 10.6

IBM 4690 OS.

NOTE If using a MacOS, the USB Keystroke Delay may need to be set to Long Delay (40 msec).

USB Interface 5 - 3

To set up the digital scanner:

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 5-1 are examples

only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner
are the same.

1. Connect the modular connector of the USB interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital scanner

(see Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3).

2. Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of

the IBM SurePOS terminal.

3. Select the USB device type by scanning the appropriate ba r cod e from USB Device Type on page 5-5.

4. On first installation when using Windows, the software prompts to select or install the Human Interface Device

driver. To install this driver, provided by Windows, click Next through all the choices and click Finished on the
last choice. The digital scanner powers up during this installation.

5. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

If problems occur with the system, see Troubleshooting on page 3-4.

USB Parameter Defaults

Table 5-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 5-5.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 5-1

USB Host Parameters

USB Device Type HID Keyboard Emulation 5-5
Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking Enable 5-6
USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) North American 5-7
USB Keystroke Delay No Delay 5-9
Simulated Caps Lock Disable 5-10
USB CAPS Lock Override Disable 5-10

USB Interface Parameter Defaults

Parameter Default

Page

Number

USB Ignore Unknown Characters Enable 5-11
USB Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable 5-11
USB Ignore Beep Directive Honor 5-12
USB Ignore Type Directive Honor 5-12

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Table 5-1

Emulate Keypad Disable 5-13
Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero Disable 5-13
USB FN1 Substitution Disable 5-14
Function Key Mapping Disable 5-14
Convert Case No Case Conversion 5-15
USB Static CDC Enable 5-15
USB Polling Interval 3 msec 5-16
Quick Keypad Emulation Disable 5-18
Fast HID Keyboard Enable 5-18
IBM Specification Version Original Specification 5-19

USB Interface Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter Default

Page

Number

USB Host Parameters

USB Device Type

Select the desired USB device type.

NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard

startup beep sequences.

NOTE Before selecting USB CDC Host (page 5-6), install the CDC INF file on the host to ensure the scanner

does not stall during power up (due to a failure to enumerate USB).
To recover a stalled scanner:

1) Install the CDC INF file
or

2) After power-up, hold the trigger for 10 seconds, which allows the scanner to power up using an

alternate USB configuration. Upon power-up, scan another USB Device Type.

USB Interface 5 - 5

* HID Keyboard Emulation

IBM Hand-Held USB

IBM Table Top USB

USB OPOS Handheld

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USB Device Type (continued)

Simple COM Port Emulation

USB CDC Host

Symbol Native API (SNAPI) without Imaging Interface

Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking

After selecting a SNAPI interface as the USB device type, select whether to enable or disable status handshaking.

* Enable SNAPI Status Handshaking

Disable SNAPI Status Handshaking

USB Interface 5 - 7

USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes

Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard
Emulation device.

NOTE When changing USB country keyboard types the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the

standard startup beep sequences.

* North American Standard USB Keyboard

French Windows

French Canadian Windows 2000/XP

German Windows

French Canadian Windows 95/98

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USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes (continued)

French Belgian Windows

Spanish Windows

Italian Windows

UK English Windows

Swedish Windows

Japanese Windows (ASCII)

Portuguese-Brazilian Windows

USB Interface 5 - 9

USB Keystroke Delay

This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase
the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data.

* No Delay

Medium Delay (20 msec)

Long Delay (40 msec)

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Simulated Caps Lock

Enable this to invert upper and lower case characters on the bar code as if the Caps Lock state is enabled on the
keyboard. This inversion occurs regardless of the keyboard’s Caps Lock state. Note that this only applies to alpha
characters.

* Disable Simulated Caps Lock

Enable Simulated Caps Lock

USB CAPS Lock Override

This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. Enable this to preserve the case of the data
regardless of the state of the Caps Lock key. This setting is always enabled for the Japanese, Windows (ASCII)
keyboard type and can not be disabled.

Override Caps Lock Key

(Enable)

* Do Not Override Caps Lock Key

(Disable)

NOTE If both Simulated Caps Lock and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps Lock Override takes precedence.