Symbol Technologies DS6707 User Manual

DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner

Product Reference Guide

DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner

Product Reference Guide

72E-83978-01

Revision A

August 2006

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Table of Contents

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

About This Guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

Symbol Global Interaction Center............................................................................ xvii

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

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

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

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

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

Removing the Interface Cable ................................................................................ 1-3

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

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

Mounting the Digital Imager Scanner ............................................................................ 1-4

Desk Mount ............................................................................................................. 1-4

Wall Mount .............................................................................................................. 1-5

Chapter 2: Scanning

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

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

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

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode ....................................................................................... 2-4

Scanning with the Digital Imager Scanner .............................................................. 2-4

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

Scanning in Hands-Free Mode ..................................................................................... 2-6

Decode Zones ............................................................................................................... 2-7

DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Standard Range .................................................. 2-7

DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Document Capture .............................................. 2-8

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Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications

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

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

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

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 3-4

Digital Imager Scanner Signal Descriptions ................................................................. 3-7

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

Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Imager Scanner Options

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

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

User Preferences and Miscellaneous Options - Parameter Defaults ........................... 4-2

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

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

Parameter Scanning ............................................................................................... 4-4

Beeper Tone ........................................................................................................... 4-5

Beeper Volume ....................................................................................................... 4-6

Power Mode ............................................................................................................ 4-6

Time Delay to Low Power Mode ............................................................................. 4-7

Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-8

Picklist Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-9

Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................ 4-10

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................ 4-10

Decoding Illumination .............................................................................................. 4-11

Decode Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................... 4-12

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ............................................................................. 4-13

Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 4-13

Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................. 4-13

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................ 4-15

FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................... 4-16

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 4-17

Chapter 5: Imager Preferences

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

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 5-1

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

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults ..................................................................... 5-2

Imaging Preferences ..................................................................................................... 5-4

Operational Modes .................................................................................................. 5-4

Decode Mode .................................................................................................... 5-4

Snapshot Mode ................................................................................................. 5-4

Video Mode ....................................................................................................... 5-5

Image Capture Autoexposure ................................................................................. 5-5

Image Capture Illumination ..................................................................................... 5-6

Fixed Exposure ....................................................................................................... 5-6

Fixed Gain ............................................................................................................... 5-7

Gain / Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode ........................................................... 5-7

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Snapshot Mode Timeout ......................................................................................... 5-8

Snapshot Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................ 5-9

Image Cropping ...................................................................................................... 5-9

Crop to Pixel Addresses ......................................................................................... 5-10

Image Size (Number of Pixels) ............................................................................... 5-11

Image Brightness (Target White) ............................................................................ 5-12

JPEG Image Options .............................................................................................. 5-12

JPEG Target File Size ............................................................................................ 5-13

JPEG Quality and Size Value ................................................................................. 5-13

Image Enhancement ............................................................................................... 5-14

Image File Format Selector ..................................................................................... 5-15

Bits Per Pixel ........................................................................................................... 5-16

Signature Capture ................................................................................................... 5-17

Output File Format ............................................................................................ 5-17

Signature Capture File Format Selector ................................................................. 5-18

Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel ............................................................................ 5-19

Signature Capture Width ......................................................................................... 5-20

Signature Capture Height ....................................................................................... 5-20

Signature Capture JPEG Quality ............................................................................ 5-20

Video View Finder ................................................................................................... 5-21

Target Video Frame Size ........................................................................................ 5-21

Video View Finder Image Size ................................................................................ 5-22

Chapter 6: SSI Interface

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

Connecting Using Simple Serial Interface .................................................................... 6-2

Simple Serial Interface Default Parameters .................................................................. 6-3

SSI Host Parameters .................................................................................................... 6-4

Baud Rate ............................................................................................................... 6-4

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

Check Parity ............................................................................................................ 6-7

Software Handshaking ............................................................................................ 6-7

Host RTS Line State ............................................................................................... 6-8

Decode Data Packet Format ................................................................................... 6-8

Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................ 6-9

Host Serial Response Time-out .............................................................................. 6-10

Host Character Time-out ......................................................................................... 6-11

Multipacket Option .................................................................................................. 6-12

Interpacket Delay .................................................................................................... 6-13

Event Reporting ............................................................................................................ 6-14

Decode Event ......................................................................................................... 6-14

Boot Up Event ......................................................................................................... 6-15

Parameter Event ..................................................................................................... 6-15

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Chapter 7: USB Interface

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

Connecting a USB Interface ......................................................................................... 7-2

USB Parameter Defaults .............................................................................................. 7-3

USB Host Parameters .................................................................................................. 7-4

USB Device Type .................................................................................................... 7-4

Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking ................................................... 7-5

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) .................................................... 7-6

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

USB CAPS Lock Override ...................................................................................... 7-8

USB Ignore Unknown Characters ........................................................................... 7-9

Emulate Keypad ...................................................................................................... 7-9

Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ........................................................................ 7-10

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................ 7-10

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 7-11

Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 7-11

Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 7-12

ASCII Character Set for USB ........................................................................................ 7-12

Chapter 8: RS-232 Interface

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

Connecting an RS-232 Interface .................................................................................. 8-2

RS-232 Parameter Defaults .......................................................................................... 8-3

RS-232 Host Parameters .............................................................................................. 8-4

RS-232 Host Types ................................................................................................. 8-6

Baud Rate ............................................................................................................... 8-7

Parity ....................................................................................................................... 8-9

Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................ 8-10

Data Bits ............................................................................... ........... ........... .......... .. 8-10

Check Receive Errors ............................................................................................. 8-11

Hardware Handshaking .......................................................................................... 8-11

Software Handshaking ............................................................................................ 8-13

Host Serial Response Time-out .............................................................................. 8-15

RTS Line State ........................................................................................................ 8-16

Beep on <BEL> ....................................................................................................... 8-16

Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................ 8-17

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ...................................................................................... 8-18

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 8-18

ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ................................................................................... 8-19

Chapter 9: 123Scan

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

123Scan Parameter ...................................................................................................... 9-2

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Chapter 10: Symbologies

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

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

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

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

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... 10-6

Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................ 10-6

Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................ 10-6

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................... 10-7

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 ................................................................................. 10-7

Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 ............................................................................. 10-8

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

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................. 10-9

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

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit .................................................................................. 10-11

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit .................................................................................. 10-11

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................ 10-12

UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................... 10-12

UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................... 10-13

UPC-E1 Preamble .................................................................................................. 10-14

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................... 10-14

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................... 10-15

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 10-15

UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................. 10-16

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 10-17

Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 10-17

Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 ............................................................................... 10-17

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 10-18

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 10-19

Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................... 10-19

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 10-19

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 10-20

Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 10-20

Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 10-21

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 10-22

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 10-23

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 10-23

Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) .......................................................................... 10-24

Buffer Data ........................................................................................................ 10-24

Clear Transmission Buffer ................................................................................. 10-25

Transmit Buffer .................................................................................................. 10-25

Overfilling Transmission Buffer ......................................................................... 10-26

Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer ................................................................ 10-26

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 10-27

Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 10-27

Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 10-27

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 10-29

Code 11 .................................................................................................................. 10-29

Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 10-29

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Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 10-30

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 10-31

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 10-32

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 10-32

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 10-32

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 10-34

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 10-34

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................... 10-35

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 10-36

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 10-36

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................... 10-36

Codabar (NW - 7) ......................................................................................................... 10-38

Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 10-38

Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 10-38

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 10-40

NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 10-40

MSI ............................................................................................................................... 10-41

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................ 10-41

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 10-41

MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................... 10-42

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 10-43

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 10-43

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................ 10-44

US Postnet .............................................................................................................. 10-44

US Planet ................................................................................................................ 10-44

UK Postal ................................................................................................................ 10-45

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 10-45

Japan Postal ........................................................................................................... 10-46

Australian Postal ..................................................................................................... 10-46

Dutch Postal ............................................................................................................ 10-47

Transmit US Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 10-47

RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) ............................................................................... 10-48

RSS-14 ................................................................................................................... 10-48

RSS Limited ............................................................................................................ 10-48

RSS Expanded ....................................................................................................... 10-49

Convert RSS to UPC/EAN ...................................................................................... 10-49

Composite ..................................................................................................................... 10-50

Composite CC-C ..................................................................................................... 10-50

Composite CC-A/B .................................................................................................. 10-50

Composite TLC-39 .................................................................................................. 10-51

UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................ 10-51

Composite Beep Mode ........................................................................................... 10-52

UCC/EAN Code 128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................ 10-52

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................ 10-53

Enable/Disable PDF417 .......................................................................................... 10-53

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................. 10-53

Code 128 Emulation ............................................................................................... 10-54

Data Matrix .............................................................................................................. 10-55

Maxicode ................................................................................................................. 10-55

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QR Code ................................................................................................................. 10-56

Redundancy Level ........................................................................................................ 10-57

Redundancy Level 1 ............................................................................................... 10-57

Redundancy Level 2 ............................................................................................... 10-57

Redundancy Level 3 ............................................................................................... 10-57

Redundancy Level 4 ............................................................................................... 10-58

Security Level ............................................................................................................... 10-59

Intercharacter Gap Size .......................................................................................... 10-60

Report Version .............................................................................................................. 10-61

Macro PDF Features ..................................................................................................... 10-61

Flush Macro Buffer .................................................................................................. 10-61

Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................... 10-61

Chapter 11: Advanced Data Formatting

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

Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions ................................................................................... 11-1

Using ADF Bar Codes ................................................................................................... 11-2

ADF Bar Code Menu Example ...................................................................................... 11-2

Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule .................................................................... 11-3

Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................................................ 11-3

Alternate Rule Sets ................................................................................................. 11-3

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) .............................................................................. 11-4

Default Rules .......................................................................................................... 11-5

Special Commands ....................................................................................................... 11-5

Pause Duration ....................................................................................................... 11-5

Begin New Rule ...................................................................................................... 11-5

Save Rule ............................................................................................................... 11-6

Erase ....................................................................................................................... 11-6

Quit Entering Rules ................................................................................................. 11-6

Disable Rule Set ..................................................................................................... 11-7

Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 11-8

Code Types ............................................................................................................. 11-8

Code Lengths .......................................................................................................... 11-14

Message Containing A Specific Data String ........................................................... 11-18

Specific String at Start ....................................................................................... 11-18

Specific String, Any Location ............................................................................ 11-19

Any Message OK .............................................................................................. 11-19

Numeric Keypad ................................................................................................ 11-20

Rule Belongs To Set ......................................................................................... 11-22

Actions .......................................................................................................................... 11-23

Send Data ............................................................................................................... 11-23

Setup Field(s) .......................................................................................................... 11-26

Move Cursor ...................................................................................................... 11-27

Send Pause ....................................................................................................... 11-27

Skip Ahead ........................................................................................................ 11-28

Skip Back ......................................................................................................... 11-29

Send Preset Value ............................................................................................ 11-31

Modify Data ............................................................................................................. 11-31

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Remove All Spaces ........................................................................................... 11-31

Crunch All Spaces ............................................................................................ 11-31

Stop Space Removal ........................................................................................ 11-32

Remove Leading Zeros ..................................................................................... 11-32

Stop Zero Removal ........................................................................................... 11-32

Pad Data with Spaces ............................................................................................. 11-33

Pad Data with Zeros ............................................................................................... 11-37

Beeps ...................................................................................................................... 11-42

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 11-42

Control Characters ............................................................................................ 11-42

Keyboard Characters ........................................................................................ 11-47

Send ALT Characters ....................................................................................... 11-61

Send Keypad Characters .................................................................................. 11-66

Send Function Key ............................................................................................ 11-71

Send Right Control Key .......................................................................................... 11-78

Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ...................................................... 11-79

Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................ 11-84

Alphanumeric Keyboard ............................................................................................... 11-86

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

RSS 14 ......................................................................................................................... C-3

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

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

Maxicode ...................................................................................................................... C-4

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

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

UK Postal ...................................................................................................................... C-5

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Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

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

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

Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets

Glossary

Index

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Introduction

The DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for se tting up,
operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the DS6707 digital imager scanner.

Configurations

This guide covers the following digital imager scanner configurations:

•

DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Standard Range: for point of sale scanning

•

DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Document Capture: for 8 1/2 in. by 11 in. imaging.

About This Guide

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•

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

information.

•

Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the digit a l imag er scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how

to use the digital imager scanner in hand-held and hands-free modes.

•

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

imager scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

•

Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Imager Scanner Options provides commonly used

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

•

Chapter 5, Imaging Preferences provides programming bar codes for selecting digital imager scanner

preference features.

•

Chapter 6, SSI Interface describes how to set up the digit al imager scanner with a Sim ple Serial Interface

(SSI) host. When using SSI, program the digital imager scanner via bar code menu or SSI host
commands.

•

Chapter 7, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital imager scanner with a USB host.

•

Chapter 8, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital imager 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 9, 123Scan describes the 123Scan PC-based scanner configuration tool, and provides the bar

code to scan to communicate with the 123Scan program.

•

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

necessary for selecting these features for the digital imager scanner.

•

Chapter 11, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data before

transmitting to the host.

•

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

scanner defaults.

•

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

conversions, and keyboard maps.

•

Chapter C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.

•

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

numeric values.

•

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

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•

Italics are used to highlight the following:

- Chapters and sections in this and related documents

- 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

•

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.

* Indicates Default

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

Related Documents

The DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-83972-xx, provides general information for
getting started with the DS6707 digital imager scanne r, and includes basic set up and operation instructions.

For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.symbol.com/ds6700.

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Global Interaction Center for your region. See
the table below for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial number, and several of
your bar code symbols at hand.

Call the Global Interaction Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can
try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is
symbol readability, the Interaction Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant.

If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that
is necessary, you will be given specific directions.

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Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping
container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the original shipping
container was not kept, contact Symbol to have another sent to you.

Symbol Global Interaction Center

For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Global
Interaction Center in your region. For the most up-to-date contact information, visit:

http://www.symbol.com/contactsupport.

Country/Region Address Telephone

United States Symbol Technologies, Inc.

One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300

Canada Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.

5180 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5L9

United Kingdom Symbol Technologies

Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom

1-800-653-5350

1-866-416-8545 (Inside Canada)
905-629-7226 (Outside Canada)

0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
[phone] (Outside UK)

Asia/Pacific Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.

(Singapore Branch)
230 Victoria Street #12-06/10
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Country/Region Address Telephone

Australia Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.

432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004

Österreich/Austria Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH

Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus
1040 Vienna, Austria
01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria)

Danmark/Denmark Symbol Technologies AS

Dr. Neergaardsvej 3
2970 Hørsholm

Europe/Mid-East
Distributor
Operations

Suomi/Finland Oy Symbol Technologies

Kaupintie 8 A 6
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland

France Symbol Technologies France

Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France

1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
[phone] (Outside Australia)

[phone] (Outside Austria)

7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
[phone] (Outside Denmark)

Contact your local distributor or call +44 118
945 7360

9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
[phone] (Outside Finland)

01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
[phone] (Outside France)

Deutschland/
Germany

Italia/Italy Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.

Latin America
Sales Support

México/Mexico Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.

Nederland/
Netherlands

Symbol Technologies GmbH
Waldstrasse 66
D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany

Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy

2730 University Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065 USA

Torre Picasso
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mexico

Symbol Technologies
Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varsseveld, Netherlands

6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
[phone] (Outside Germany)

2-484441 (Inside Italy)
[phone] (Outside Italy)

1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
[phone] (Outside United States)
954-340-9454 (Fax)

5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
[phone] (Outside Mexico)

315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
[phone] (Outside Netherlands)

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Country/Region Address Telephone

Norge/Norway Symbol’s registered and mailing ad dress:

Symbol Technologies Norway
Hoybratenveien 35 C
N-1055 OSLO, Norway
Symbol’s repair depot and shipping

address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Enebakkveien 123
N-0680 OSLO, Norway

South Africa Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.

Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa

España/Spain Symbol Technologies S.L.

Avenida de Bruselas, 22
Edificio Sauce
Alcobendas, Madrid 28108
Spain

[phone]

11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa)
[phone] (Outside South Africa)

91 324 40 00 (Inside Spain)
[phone] (Outside Spain)
Fax: [phone]

Sverige/Sweden “Letter” address:

Symbol Technologies AB
Box 1354
S-171 26 SOLNA
Sweden

Visit/shipping address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Solna Strandväg 78
S-171 54 SOLNA
Sweden

If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symb ol Bus ine ss Par tn e r, contact that Business Partner for
service.

Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic)
Call Center: [phone] (international)
Support E-Mail:

[e-mail]

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The DS6707 digital imager scanner combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and
sub-second image capture and transfer to provide the best value in a digital imager scanner. Whether in
hand-held mode or hands-free mode in a stand, the digit al imager scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for
extended periods of time.

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Figure 1-1

DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner

Supported Interfaces

The DS 6707digital imager scanner support s:

•

Simple Serial Interface (SSI) connection to a host. When using SSI, program the digital imager scanner
via bar code menu or SSI host commands.

•

Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the
digital imager scanner with the host.

•

USB connection to a host. The digital imager 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
America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English,
Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.

•

Configuration via 123Scan.

Unpacking

Getting Started 1 - 2

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environment): North

Remove the digital imager scanner from its p acking and inspect it for damage. If th e digital imager scan ner was
damaged in transit, call the Symbol Global Interaction Center at one of the telephone numbers listed on page

xvii. KEEP THE PACKING . It is the app roved shipping cont ainer ; use this to return the e quipment for ser vicing.

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Setting Up the Digital Imager Scanner

Installing the Interface Cable

1. Plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner

handle. (See Figure 1-2.)

2. Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured.

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

host connections).

Clip

Cable interface port

Interface cable modular

To host

Figure 1-2

Installing the Cable

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

chapter are examples only. Connectors vary from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the
digital imager scanner remain the same.

connector

Removing the Interface Cable

1. Using the tip of a screwdriver, depress the cable’s modular connector clip.

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

Getting Started 1 - 4

Connecting Power (if required)

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

1. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the digital imager scanner, as described in Installing the

Interface Cable on page 1-3.

2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to locate the correct port).

3. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable. Plug the other end of the power supply

into an AC outlet.

Configuring the Digital Imager Scanner

To configure the digital imager scanner, use the bar codes included in this manual, or the 123Scan
configuration program.

See Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Imager Scanner Options and Chapter 5, Imaging

Preferences for information about programming the digital imager scanner using bar code menus. Also see

each host-specific chapter to set up connection to a specific host type.
See Chapter 9, 123Scan to configure the digita l imager scann er using this config uration p rogram. A help file is

available in the program.

Mounting the Digital Imager Scanner

Desk Mount

Use the optional desk mount for convenient and protective placement of the digital imager scanner on a flat
surface. Simply place the mount on the surface. The rubber feet hold the mount securely in place when
inserting and removing the digital imager scanner.

Figure 1-4

The desk mount can also be secured to a desk surface by inserting two screws* appropriate for the mounting
surface through the screw holes of the desk mount, and into the surface. The desk mount ca n be screwed onto
the surface with or without the rubber feet.

*The recommended screws are two #6 screws (5/8” long).

Inserting the Digital Imager Scanner in the Desk Mount

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Wall Mount

To use the optional wall mount to mount the digital imager scanner on a wall, place the mount in the desired

location on the wall and secure by inserting two screws* appropriate for the mounting surface through the

screw holes on the mount, and into the surface. Insert the digital imager scanner into the mount as shown.

Figure 1-5

Securing the Wall Mount

*The recommended screws are two #6 screws (1” long) and two #6 washers.

For convenience, print this page and use the template below for mounting hole locations.

Insert mounting

screw

Figure 1-6

2.98”

Wall Mounting Template

Insert mounting
screw

Chapter 2 Scanning

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, technique s invo lve d in sca nn ing ba r cod e s, ge ne r al
instructions and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams.

LED

Beeper

Chapter 2

Scanning

Figure 2-7

Scan
Window

Trigger

Parts

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Beeper Definitions

The digital imager 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 imager scanner.

Table 2-1

Standard Use

Low/medium/high beeps Power up.
Short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).
4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The data is ignored. This

5 low beeps Conversion or format error.
Low/high/low beeps ADF transmit error. See Chapter 11, Advanced Data Formatting.
High/high/high/low beeps RS-232 receive error.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Short high beep Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed.
Low/high beeps Input error; incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or Cancel scanned;

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.

Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

occurs if the digital imager scanner is not properly configured. Check option setting.

remain in ADF program mode.

Low/high/low/high beeps Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Set Default Parameter on page 4-4.

Code 39 Buffering

High/low beeps New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
3 long high beeps Code 39 buffer is full.
Low/high/low beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or tran smit an empty

buffer.

Low/high beeps A successful transmission of buffered data.

Macro PDF

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

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.

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

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

Scanning 2 - 3

Table 2-1

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

ADF Programming: Normal Data Entry. Duration of tones are short.

High/low beeps Enter another digit. Add leading zeros to the front if necessary.
Low/low beeps Enter another alphabetic character or scan the End of Message bar code.
High/high beeps Enter another criterion or action, or scan the Save Rule bar code.
High/low/high/low beeps Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.
High/low/low beeps All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule.
Low beep Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.
Low/high/high beeps All rules are deleted.

ADF Programming: Error Indications. Duration of tones are very long.

Low/high/low/high beeps Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save rule again. (It is not

Low/high/low beeps Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exite d because of an error or the user asked to e xit

Beeper Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication

necessary to re-enter the current rule.)

rule entry.

Low/high beeps Entry error, wrong bar code scanned. Re-enter criterion or action. All previously

entered criteria and actions are retained. Criteria or action list is too long for a rule.

Host Specific

USB only

4 short high beeps digital imager scanner has not completed initializa tion. Wait several seco nds and scan

again.

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 bus must be established before the digital imager scanner
can operate at the highest power level.

The USB bus can put the digital imager scanner in a state where power to the digital
imager scanner 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 imager scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate status. Table 2-2
defines LED colors that display during scanning.

Table 2-2

Off No power is applied to the digital imager scanner, or the digital imager scanner is on

Green A bar code was successfully decoded.
Red A data transmission error or digital imager scanner malfunction occurred.

Standard LED Definitions

LED Indication

and ready to scan.

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Install and program the digital imager scanner (see Setting Up the Digital Imager Scanner on page 1-3). For
assistance, contact the local supplier or the local Symbol Global Interaction Center.

Scanning with the Digital Imager Scanner

1. Ensure all connections are secure (see the appropriate host chapter.)

2. Aim the digital imager scanner at the bar code.

Figure 2-8

3. When the digital imager scanner senses movement, in its default Auto Aim trigger mode, it projects a red

laser aiming pattern (shown in Figure 2-9) which allows positioning the bar code or object with in the field of
view. (To turn off the default Auto Aim trigger mode, see Trigger Mode on page 4-8.)

Figure 2-9

If necessary , the digital imager scanner turns on its red LEDs to illuminate the target bar code.

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Laser Aiming Pattern