Symbol Technologies DS6708 User Manual

DS6708 Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

DS6708 Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

72E-86039-01

Revision A

October 2006

DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide

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DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide

Table of Contents

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

About This Guide

Introduction ................................................................................................................... xi

Configurations............................................................................................................... xi

Chapter Descriptions..................................................................................................... xi

Notational Conventions................................................................................................. xii

Related Documents....................................................................................................... xiii

Service Information....................................................................................................... xiii

Symbol Global Interaction Center........................................................................... xiv

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

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

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

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

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

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

Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (DS6708 0nly) .......................................... 1-4

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

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

Mounting the Digital Scanner ....................................................................................... 1-5

Desk Mount ............................................................................................................ 1-5

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 Scanner ......................................................................... 2-4

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

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

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

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Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications

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

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

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

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

Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions .............................................................................. 3-6

Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options

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

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

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

User Preferences/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

Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................ 4-11

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ............................................................................. 4-12

Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 4-12

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

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................. 4-14

FN1 Substitution Values .......................................................................................... 4-15

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 4-16

Synapse Interface ................................................................................................... 4-16

Chapter 5: Decoding Preferences

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

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

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

Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults .................................................................. 5-2

Decoding Preferences .................................................................................................. 5-3

Decoding Illumination .............................................................................................. 5-3

Illumination Bank Control ........................................................................................ 5-4

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

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Chapter 6: USB Interface

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

Connecting a USB Interface ......................................................................................... 6-2

USB Parameter Defaults .............................................................................................. 6-3

USB Host Parameters .................................................................................................. 6-4

USB Device Type ................................................................................................... 6-4

USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes .................................................... 6-5

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

USB CAPS Lock Override ...................................................................................... 6-7

USB Ignore Unknown Characters .......................................................................... 6-8

Emulate Keypad ..................................................................................................... 6-8

Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ....................................................................... 6-9

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ........................................................................... 6-9

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

Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................. 6-10

Convert Case ......................................................................................................... 6-11

ASCII Character Set for USB ....................................................................................... 6-12

Chapter 7: RS-232 Interface

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

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

RS-232 Parameter Defaults ......................................................................................... 7-3

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

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

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

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

Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................ 7-10

Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 7-10

Check Receive Errors ............................................................................................ 7-11

Hardware Handshaking .......................................................................................... 7-11

Software Handshaking ........................................................................................... 7-13

Host Serial Response Time-out ............................................................................. 7-15

RTS Line State ....................................................................................................... 7-16

Beep on <BEL> ...................................................................................................... 7-16

Intercharacter Delay ............................................................................................... 7-17

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ..................................................................................... 7-18

Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................. 7-18

ASCII Character Set for RS-232 .................................................................................. 7-19

Chapter 8: IBM 468X / 469X Interface

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

Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ....................................................................... 8-2

IBM Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................... 8-3

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters ................................................................................ 8-4

Port Address .......................................................................................................... 8-4

Convert Unknown to Code 39 ................................................................................ 8-5

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Chapter 9: Wand Emulation Interface

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

Connecting Using Wand Emulation .............................................................................. 9-2

Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults ............................................................................ 9-3

Wand Emulation Host Parameters ................................................................................ 9-4

Wand Emulation Host Types ................................................................................... 9-4

Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) .................................................................................. 9-5

Polarity .................................................................................................................... 9-6

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 9-6

Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 .......................................................................... 9-7

Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII ............................................................................... 9-8

Chapter 10: Keyboard Wedge Interface

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

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ..................................................................... 10-2

Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults .......................................................................... 10-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters .............................................................................. 10-4

Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................................................................................. 10-4

Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes ................................................. 10-5

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 10-7

Keystroke Delay ...................................................................................................... 10-7

Intra-Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................. 10-8

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ..................................................................... 10-8

Caps Lock On ......................................................................................................... 10-9

Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................ 10-9

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

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

FN1 Substitution ...................................................................................................... 10-11

Send Make and Break ............................................................................................. 10-11

Keyboard Maps .................................................................... ........... .......... ........... ... 10-12

ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ................................................................... 10-14

Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface

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

Connecting Using Scanner Emulation .......................................................................... 11-2

Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults ........................................................................ 11-3

Scanner Emulation Host ............................................................................................... 11-4

Scanner Emulation Host Parameters ...................................................................... 11-4

Beep Style ......................................................................................................... 11-4

Parameter Pass-Through ........................................................................................ 11-5

Convert Newer Code Types .................................................................................... 11-5

Module Width .......................................................................................................... 11-6

Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 .......................................................................... 11-7

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 11-7

Transmission Timeout ............................................................................................. 11-8

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 11-9

Leading Margin ....................................................................................................... 11-9

Check For Decode LED .......................................................................................... 11-10

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Chapter 12: 123Scan

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

123Scan Parameter ..................................................................................................... 12-2

Chapter 13: Symbologies

Introduction .................................................................................................................. 13-1

Scanning Sequence Examples .................................................................................... 13-1

Errors While Scanning ................................................................................................. 13-2

Symbology Parameter Defaults ................................................................................... 13-2

UPC/EAN ..................................................................................................................... 13-6

Enable/Disable UPC-A ........................................................................................... 13-6

Enable/Disable UPC-E ........................................................................................... 13-6

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ......................................................................................... 13-7

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 ................................................................................ 13-7

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

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ............................................................................... 13-8

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

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ........................................................... 13-10

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit .................................................................................. 13-11

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit .................................................................................. 13-11

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................ 13-12

UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................... 13-13

UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................... 13-14

UPC-E1 Preamble .................................................................................................. 13-15

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ...................................................................................... 13-16

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A .................................................................................... 13-16

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ............................................................................................. 13-17

UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................ 13-17

Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 13-18

Enable/Disable Code 128 ...................................................................................... 13-18

Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 ............................................................................... 13-18

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ....................................................................................... 13-19

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 13-19

Enable/Disable Code 39 ........................................................................................ 13-19

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 13-20

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ................................................................................. 13-20

Code 32 Prefix ....................................................................................................... 13-21

Set Lengths for Code 39 ........................................................................................ 13-21

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ........................................................................... 13-23

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ............................................................................... 13-23

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ............................................................................. 13-24

Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store .......................................................................... 13-24

Buffer Data ....................................................................................................... 13-25

Clear Transmission Buffer ................................................................................ 13-25

Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................. 13-26

Overfilling Transmission Buffer ........................................................................ 13-26

Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer ............................................................... 13-26

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 13-27

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Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 13-27

Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 13-27

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 13-29

Code 11 ................................................................................................................... 13-29

Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 13-29

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 13-31

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 13-31

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 13-32

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 13-32

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 13-32

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 13-34

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 13-34

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

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 13-35

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 13-35

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 13-36

Codabar (NW - 7) .......................................................................................................... 13-38

Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 13-38

Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 13-38

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 13-40

NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 13-40

MSI ................................................................................................................................ 13-41

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................. 13-41

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 13-41

MSI Check Digits ..................................................................................................... 13-43

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 13-43

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 13-44

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................. 13-44

US Postnet .............................................................................................................. 13-44

US Planet ................................................................................................................ 13-45

UK Postal ................................................................................................................ 13-45

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 13-46

Japan Postal ........................................................................................................... 13-46

Australian Postal ..................................................................................................... 13-47

Dutch Postal ............................................................................................................ 13-47

Transmit US Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 13-48

RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) ............................................................................... 13-49

RSS-14 .................................................................................................................... 13-49

RSS Limited ............................................................................................................ 13-49

RSS Expanded ........................................................................................................ 13-50

Convert RSS to UPC/EAN ...................................................................................... 13-50

Composite ..................................................................................................................... 13-51

Composite CC-C ..................................................................................................... 13-51

Composite CC-A/B .................................................................................................. 13-51

Composite TLC-39 .................................................................................................. 13-52

UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................ 13-52

Composite Beep Mode ............................................................................................ 13-53

UCC/EAN Code 128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................ 13-53

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................ 13-54

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Enable/Disable PDF417 ......................................................................................... 13-54

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................ 13-54

Code 128 Emulation ............................................................................................... 13-55

Data Matrix ............................................................................................................. 13-56

Maxicode ................................................................................................................ 13-56

QR Code ................................................................................................................ 13-57

Redundancy Level ....................................................................................................... 13-57

Redundancy Level 1 .............................................................................................. 13-57

Redundancy Level 2 .............................................................................................. 13-58

Redundancy Level 3 .............................................................................................. 13-58

Redundancy Level 4 .............................................................................................. 13-58

Security Level ............................................................................................................... 13-60

Intercharacter Gap Size ......................................................................................... 13-61

Report Version ............................................................................................................. 13-61

Macro PDF Features .................................................................................................... 13-62

Flush Macro Buffer ................................................................................................. 13-62

Abort Macro PDF Entry .......................................................................................... 13-62

Chapter 14: Advanced Data Formatting

Introduction .................................................................................................................. 14-1

Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions .................................................................................. 14-1

Using ADF Bar Codes .................................................................................................. 14-2

ADF Bar Code Menu Example ..................................................................................... 14-2

Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule .................................................................... 14-3

Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................................................ 14-3

Alternate Rule Sets ................................................................................................ 14-3

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) ............................................................................. 14-4

Default Rules .......................................................................................................... 14-5

Special Commands ...................................................................................................... 14-5

Pause Duration ...................................................................................................... 14-5

Begin New Rule ..................................................................................................... 14-5

Save Rule ............................................................................................................... 14-6

Erase ...................................................................................................................... 14-6

Quit Entering Rules ................................................................................................ 14-6

Disable Rule Set .................................................................................................... 14-7

Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 14-8

Code Types ............................................................................................................ 14-8

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

Message Containing A Specific Data String .......................................................... 14-18

Specific String at Start ...................................................................................... 14-18

Specific String, Any Location ............................................................................ 14-19

Any Message OK ............................................................................................. 14-19

Numeric Keypad ............................................................................................... 14-20

Rule Belongs To Set ........................................................................................ 14-22

Actions ......................................................................................................................... 14-23

Send Data .............................................................................................................. 14-23

Setup Field(s) ......................................................................................................... 14-26

Move Cursor ..................................................................................................... 14-27

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Send Pause ....................................................................................................... 14-27

Skip Ahead ........................................................................................................ 14-28

Skip Back ......................................................................................................... 14-29

Send Preset Value ............................................................................................ 14-31

Modify Data ............................................................................................................. 14-31

Remove All Spaces ........................................................................................... 14-31

Crunch All Spaces ............................................................................................. 14-31

Stop Space Removal ........................................................................................ 14-32

Remove Leading Zeros ..................................................................................... 14-32

Stop Zero Removal ........................................................................................... 14-32

Pad Data with Spaces ............................................................................................. 14-33

Pad Data with Zeros ................................................................................................ 14-37

Beeps ...................................................................................................................... 14-42

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 14-42

Control Characters ............................................................................................ 14-42

Keyboard Characters ........................................................................................ 14-47

Send ALT Characters ........................................................................................ 14-61

Send Keypad Characters .................................................................................. 14-66

Send Function Key ............................................................................................ 14-71

Send Right Control Key ........................................................................................... 14-78

Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ...................................................... 14-79

Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................. 14-84

Alphanumeric Keyboard ................................................................................................ 14-86

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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About This Guide

Introduction

The DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating,
maintaining and troubleshooting the DS6708 digital scanner.

NOTE The DS6708 premier digital decoder does not support imaging. For imaging features and

parameters, refer to the DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Product Reference Guide,
p/n 72E-83978-xx.

Configurations

This guide covers all operating features of the DS6708 Standard Range digital scanner.

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 digital scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use

the digital scanner in hand-held and hands-free mo de s.

•

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

scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

•

Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital 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 scanner.

•

Chapter 5, Decoding Preferences provides decoding preference features and the programming bar

codes for selecting these features.

•

Chapter 6, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host.

•

Chapter 7, 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.

•

Chapter 8, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with IBM 468X/469X

POS systems.

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•

Chapter 9, Wand Emulation Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a Wand Emulation

host when Wand Emulation communication is needed.

•

Chapter 10, Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the

digital scanner.

•

Chapter 11, Scanner Emulation Interface describes how to set up the digital scanne r with an Undecoded

Scanner Emulation host.

•

Chapter 12, 123Scan describes the 123Scan PC-based scanner configura tion tool, and provides the bar

code to scan to communicate with the 123Scan program.

•

Chapter 13, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes

necessary for selecting these features for the digital scanne r.

•

Chapter 14, 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.

•

Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.

•

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

specific numeric values.

•

Appendix E, 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.

About This Guide xiii

•

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

settings.

Related Documents

The DS6708 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-83973-xx, provides general information for getting started with the
DS6708 digital scanner, and includes basic set up and operation instructions.

For the latest version of this guide and all Symbol guides, go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symb ol Bus ine ss Par tn e r, contact that Business Partner for

service.

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.

* Indicates Default

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

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.

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.

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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

Asia/Pacific Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.

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

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)

1-800-653-5350

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

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

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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

[phone] (Outside 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

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)

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Country/Region Address Telephone

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
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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)

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

[phone]

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Country/Region Address Telephone

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

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

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

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

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

[e-mail]

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The DS6708 Digital Scanner combines supe rior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second
image capture and transfer to provide the be st valu e in a digital scanne r. Whether in hand-held mode or
hands-free mode in a stand, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Figure 1-1

DS6708 Digital Scanner

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Supported Interfaces

The DS 6708 digital scanner supports:

•

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

•

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

•

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.

•

Connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital
scanner with the IBM terminal.

•

Wand Emulation connection to a host. The digital scanner is connected to a portable data terminal, a
controller, or host which collects the data as wand data and decodes it.

•

Scanner Emulation connection to a host. The digital scanner is connected to a portable data terminal, a
controller which collects the data and interprets it for the host.

•

Synapse capability which allows connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse and
Synapse adapter cable. The digital scanner autodetects the host.

•

Configuration via 123Scan.

Unpacking

Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the digital scanner was damaged in
transit, call the Symbol Global Interaction Center at one of the telephone numbers listed on page xiv. KEEP
THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container; use this to return the equipment for servicing.

Setting Up the Digital 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 information on

host connections).

Clip

Getting Started 1 - 3

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 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

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Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (DS6708 0nly)

NOTE Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for detailed setup

instructions

Symbol’s Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The Synapse cable has built-in
intelligence to detect that host.

To host

Synapse

Smart Cable

.

Synapse Adapter Cable

To digital scanner

Figure 1-4

1. Plug the Synapse adapter cable (p/n 25-32463-xx) into the bottom of the digital scanner, as described in

Synapse Cable Connection

Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.

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

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

Connecting Power (if required)

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

1. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the digital 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 Scanner

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

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

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

host-specific chapter to set up connection to a specific host type.
See Chapter 12, 123Scan to configure the digital scanner using the configuration program. A help file is

available in the program.

Mounting the Digital Scanner

Desk Mount

Use the optional desk mount for convenient and protective placement of the digital 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 scanner.

Getting Started 1 - 5

Figure 1-5

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 Scanner in the Desk Mount

Wall Mount

To use the optional wall mount to mount the digital scanner on a wall, place the mount in th e 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 scanner into the mount as shown.

Figure 1-6

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

Securing the Wall Mount

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

Insert mounting

screw

Figure 1-7

Insert mounting
screw

2.98”

Wall Mounting Template

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 2-8

Scan
Window

Trigger

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 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 14, Advanced Data Formatting.
High/high/high/low beeps RS-232 receive error.

Parameter Menu Scanning

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

Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

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

remain in ADF program mode.

High/low/high/low beeps Successful program exit with change in parameter setting.

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.