Symbol Technologies P 300STD-FZY-PRO, P 300STD User Manual

P 300STD/FZY/PRO Scanner

Product Reference Guide

P 300STD/FZY/PRO Scanner Product Reference Guide

72-39417-03

Revision A — October 2000

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Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742

P 300STD/FZY/PRO Scanner

Product Reference Guide

72-39417-03

Revision A

October 2000

 2000

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Contents

About This Guide

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Related Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Symbol Support Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv

Warranty Coverage and Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Chapter 1. Getting Started

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

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

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

User Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Setting Up the P 300 Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Installing the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Switching Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Connecting Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Connecting to a Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Programming the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

P 300PRO Scanning Mode Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Smart Raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Slab Only Raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Always Raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Programmable Raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

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Aiming Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Aiming Dot Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10

Slab Raster Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Scanning 1D Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Scanning PDF417 (2D) Bar Codes (P300 PRO only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Test Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

Scan Stand Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Beeper Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Macro PDF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Chapter 2. Programming the Scanner

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

Set Default Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Host Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

RS-232C Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Host Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

RS-232C Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

Host Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

RS-232C Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

Beeper Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Beeper Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Laser On Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

Trigger Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Beep After Good Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Transmit “No Read” Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

Decode Buffering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

LRC Checksum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Linear Code Type Security Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

(Does not apply to Code 128). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21

Linear Security Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Linear Security Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Linear Security Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Linear Security Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Bi-directional Redundancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Autodiscriminate Response Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24

Scan Stand Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Time Delay to Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25

Timeout Between Decodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26

Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Enable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30

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UPC Coupon Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32

Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33

Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34

Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

UPC-A Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36

UPC-E Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

UPC-E1 Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41

UPC/EAN Security Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

UPC/EAN Security Level 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

UPC/EAN Security Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

UPC/EAN Security Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

UPC/EAN Security Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

EAN-8 Zero Extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44

Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45

Enable/Disable Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46

Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48

Lengths for Code 128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49

Enable/Disable Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51

Set Lengths for Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52

Code 39 Check Digit Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55

Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56

Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57

Buffer Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58

Clear Transmission Buffer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58

Transmit Buffer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58

Overfilling Transmission Buffer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59

Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60

Enable/Disable Code 32 Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61

Enable/Disable Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62

Set Lengths for Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-65

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71

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Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72

Enable/Disable Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74

Set Lengths for Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75

CLSI Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-77

NOTIS Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78

Enable/Disable MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-79

Set Lengths for MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-80

MSI Plessey Check Digits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-82

Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-83

MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-84

Enable/Disable PDF417. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-85

Enable/Disable MicroPDF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-86

Code 128 Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-87

UCC/EAN-128 Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-88

Scanning Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-89

Programmable Raster Height And Raster Expansion Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-90

Aiming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-92

Transmit Code ID Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-93

Transmit Code ID Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-94

Pause Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-95

Prefix/Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-96

Scan Data Transmission Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-97

RS-232C Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-99

Baud Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-99

Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-100

Check Parity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-101

Hardware Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-102

Software Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-104

Host Serial Response Time-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-106

RTS Line State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-106

Stop Bit Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-107

ASCII Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-108

Beep on <BEL>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-108

Intercharacter Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-109

Wand Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-110

Wand Host Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-110

Wand Emulator Bar Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-111

Variable Leading Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-112

Variable Leading Margin (cont’d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-113

Convert All to Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-114

Keyboard Wedge Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-115

Host Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-115

National Keyboard Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-116

Fast Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118

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Intercharacter Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-119

Convert Control Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-119

Numeric Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-120

Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-122

Macro PDF Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-123

Macro PDF Transmit / Decode Mode Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-124

Transmit Symbols in Codeword Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-126

Escape Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-128

Delete Character Set ECIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-129

ECI Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-130

Transmit Unknown Codewords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-131

Transmit Macro PDF User-Selected Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-132

Transmit Macro PDF User-Selected Fields (Continued). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-133

Flush Macro Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-135

Abort Macro PDF Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-135

Chapter 3. Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)

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

Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Using ADF Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

ADF Bar Code Menu Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Alternate Rule Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Default Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Beeper Definitions for ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

ADF Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Special Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Begin New Rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Save Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Quit Entering Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Disable Rule Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Criteria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Code Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Code Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Message Containing A Specific Data String. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Rule Belongs To Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Send Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Send Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Setup Field(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Send Preset Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

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Modify Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

Beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49

Turn On/Off Rule Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-83

Alphanumeric Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-84

Chapter 4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Appendix A. Programming Reference

UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

AIM Code Identifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3

Prefix / Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-6

Appendix B. Keyboard Maps

Appendix C. ASCII Character Set

Appendix D. Technical Specifications

P 300STD Decode Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3

P 300FZY Decode Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4

P 300PRO 1-D Decode Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5

P 300PRO 2-D Decode Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6

Pin-outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-7

Index

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Introduction

P 300STD/FZY/PRO Scanner Product Reference Guide

The
up, programming, using, maintaining and troubleshooting the P 300STD, P 300FZY and P
300PRO scanner.

Chapter Descriptions

provides instructions for setting

Chapter 1,

scanner. Also included are detailed instruction on scanning 1- and 2-dimensional bar codes,
as well as definitions for each of the beeper indications.

Chapter 2,

P 300 scanner.

Chapter 3,

before transmission to your host.

Chapter 4,

a list of possible problems you may encounter with your scanner, and solutions to these
problems.

Appendix A,

suffix values.

Appendix B,

interface.

Appendix C,

Getting Started

Programming the Scanner

Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Programming Reference

Keyboard Maps

ASCII Character Set

, provides a product overview and instructions on setting up your

, contains all the bar codes necessary to program your

, provides information on AIM identifiers and prefix/

, illustrates the keyboard maps for use with the keyboard wedge

, provides a table of ASCII character conversions.

, explains how to customize scanned data

, describes cleaning your scanner, and provides

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Appendix D,

provides illustrations of the decode zones.

Technical Specifications

, lists the technical specifications for the scanner, and

Audience

The intended audience for this manual is personnel performing installation/setup,
programming and troubleshooting of P 300 Series scanners.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

!

Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify chapters

and sections in this and related documents.

!

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-step procedures) appear as

numbered lists.

Related Publications

!

P 300 (STD/FZY/PRO) Series Quick Reference Guide

instructions on setting up and using the scanner. Default programming parameters

are listed as well.

!

P 300IMG Imager Quick Reference Guide

on setting up and using the imager version of this product.

!

P 300IMG Imager Product Reference Guide

maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and operating instructions for the

imager version of this product.

, p/n 72-40804-xx, provides instructions

, p/n 72-40805-xx, provides the setup,

, p/n 72-39416-xx, provides

Service Information

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

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Call the Support 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 Support 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.

Note: 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 Support Centers

For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the
Symbol Support Center in:

United States

Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
1-800-653-5350

United Kingdom

Symbol Technologies
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
[phone] (Outside UK)

Canada

Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
2540 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2
905-629-7226

Asia/Pacific

Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.
230 Victoria Street #04-05
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
337-6588 (Inside Singapore)
[phone] (Outside Singapore)

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Australia

Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
[phone] (Outside Australia)

Denmark

Symbol Technologies AS
Gydevang 2,
DK-3450 Allerod, Denmark
7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
[phone] (Outside Denmark)

Finland

Oy Symbol Technologies
Kaupintie 8 A 6
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland
9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
[phone] (Outside Finland)

Austria

Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH
Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70
Suite 3

2.Haus, 5.Stock
1040 Vienna, Austria
1-505-5794 (Inside Austria)
[phone] (Outside Austria)

Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations

Contact your local distributor or call
[phone]

France

Symbol Technologies France
Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France
01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
[phone] (Outside France)

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Germany

Symbol Technologies GmbH
Waldstrasse 68
D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany
6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
[phone] (Outside Germany)

Latin America Sales Support

7900 Glades Road
Suite 340
Boca Raton, Florida 33434 USA
1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
[phone] (Outside United States)

Netherlands

Symbol Technologies
Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varsseveld, Netherlands
315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
[phone] (Outside Netherlands)

Italy

Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.
Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy
2-484441 (Inside Italy)
[phone] (Outside Italy)

Mexico

Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.
Torre Picasso
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mexico
5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
[phone] (Outside Mexico)

Norway

Symbol Technologies
Trollasveien 36
Postboks 72
1414 Trollasen, Norway
66810600 (Inside Norway)
[phone] (Outside Norway)

South Africa

Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.
Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
11-4405668 (Inside South Africa)
[phone] (Outside South Africa)

Spain

Symbol Technologies S.A.
Edificioi la Piovera Azul
C. Peonias, No. 2 - Sexta Planta
28042 Madrid, Spain
9-1-320-39-09 (Inside Spain)
[phone] (Outside Spain)

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Sweden

Symbol Technologies AB
Albygatan 109D
Solna
Sweden
84452900 (Inside Sweden)
[phone] (Outside Sweden)

If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business
Partner for service.

Warranty

Symbol Technologies, Inc (“Symbol”) manufactures its hardware products in accordance with industry­standard practices. Symbol warrants that for a period of twelve (12) months from date of shipment,
products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.

This warranty is provided to the original owner only and is not transferable to any third party. It shall
not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by Symbol, (ii)
which has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied by
Symbol, (iii) which has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, misuse, abuse, power
shortage, negligence or accident or (iv) which has been used other than in accordance with the product
operating and handling instructions. Preventive maintenance is the responsibility of customer and is not
covered under this warranty.

Wear items and accessories having a Symbol serial number, will carry a 90-day limited warranty. Non­serialized items will carry a 30-day limited warranty.

Warranty Coverage and Procedure

During the warranty period, Symbol will repair or replace defective products returned to Symbol’s
manufacturing plant in the US. For warranty service in North America, call the Symbol Support Center
at 1-800-653-5350. International customers should contact the local Symbol office or support center.
If warranty service is required, Symbol will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Products
must be shipped in the original or comparable packaging, shipping and insurance charges prepaid.
Symbol will ship the repaired or replacement product freight and insurance prepaid in North America.
Shipments from the US or other locations will be made F.O.B. Symbol’s manufacturing plant.

Symbol will use new or refurbished parts at its discretion and will own all parts removed from repaired
products. Customer will pay for the replacement product in case it does not return the replaced product
to Symbol within 3 days of receipt of the replacement product. The process for return and customer’s
charges will be in accordance with Symbol’s Exchange Policy in effect at the time of the exchange.

Customer accepts full responsibility for its software and data including the appropriate backup thereof.
Repair or replacement of a product during warranty will not extend the original warranty term.

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Symbol’s Customer Service organization offers an array of service plans, such as on-site, depot, or phone
support, that can be implemented to meet customer’s special operational requirements and are available
at a substantial discount during warranty period.

General

Except for the warranties stated above, Symbol disclaims all warranties, express or implied, on products
furnished hereunder, including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose. The stated express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on part of
Symbol for damages, including without limitation, special, indirect, or consequential damages arising
out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product.

Seller’s liability for damages to buyer or others resulting from the use of any product, shall in no way
exceed the purchase price of said product, except in instances of injury to persons or property.

Some states (or jurisdictions) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the proceeding exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introduction

A combination of superb performance and ease of use, the rugged, versatile P 300 series of
industrial hand-held scanners offers a wide choice of scanners to meet the demands of your
data management tasks in extreme environments.

Here’s what each member of the P 300 family offers you:

!

P 300STD

!

P 300FZY

RS-232, Wand Emulation, Keyboard Wedge, and Synapse.

!

P 300PRO

interfaces of RS-232 and Synapse.

!

P 300IMG

TIFF, JPEG, and BMP. This version is covered in the

Guide

72-40805-xx.

: undecoded version of the scanner.
: decodes damaged or poorly printed bar codes; uses multi-interfaces of

: performs one and two-dimensional bar code scanning; uses multi-

: performs point-and-shoot image capture, outputs to digital formats of

P 300IMG Quick Reference

, p/n 72-40804-xx and the

P 300IMG Imager Product Reference Guide

, p/n

Unpacking

Remove the P 300 Series scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner
was damaged in transit, call the Symbol Support Center at one of the telephone numbers
listed on page xi.
used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing.

KEEP THE PACKING

. It is the approved shipping container and should be

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Accessories

Depending on your host system’s configuration, the following items may be included with
your scanner. These items are also available through your local Symbol representative or
business partner.

Cables

!

Power Supply: p/n 50-14001-001

!

DC Power Adapter: p/n 50-16002-009

!

AC Line Cord: (part number is country-specific)

!

Undecoded Cable: p/n 25-38697-01

!

RS-232 Cable: p/n 25-38698-01

!

Keyboard Wedge Cable: 25-38699-01

!

Wand Emulation Cable: 25-39803-01

!

Synapse Cable: 25-38700-01

User Documentation

The following user documentation is provided with your scanner:

!

P 300 Scanner Quick Reference Guide

!

P 300 Scanner Series Product Reference Guide

, p/n 72-39416-xx

, p/n 72-39417-xx.

Optional Accessories

Optional accessories include various stands, including an Intellistand, and holders, which are
supplied at extra cost. Additional units of standard accessories may also be purchased at
extra cost.

Setting Up the P 300 Scanner

Installing the Cable

Insert the cable into the receptacle on the bottom of the scanner, and twist to the right as
shown:

Do not pull the trigger while installing a cable on the scanner.

Note:

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Figure 1-1. Installing the Cable

Switching Cables

Different cables are required for different hosts. To change the scanner cable:

1. Turn the cable counter-clockwise to unlock.

2. Pull the cable out of the receptacle on the bottom of the scanner.

3. Insert a new cable in the receptacle. Press the cable into the receptacle and twist to
the right.

Do not pull the trigger while installing a cable on the scanner.

Note:

Connecting Power

If your host does not provide power to the scanner, you will need to connect external power
to the scanner.

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

the Cable

2. Connect the DC cable right-angle connector into the power port on the interface
cable. Plug the other end of the DC cable into the power supply.

3. Connect the AC line cord into the power supply. Plug the other end into a wall outlet.

.

Installing

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Connecting to a Host

The P 300 series scanners support a variety of host interfaces. The P 300FZY uses RS-232,
Synapse, Keyboard Wedge and Wand emulation to interface to a host system. The P 300PRO
uses RS-232 and Synapse to interface to a host system. This section describes how to make
each of these connections.

RS-232 Connection

Both the P 300FZY and P300PRO scanner use RS-232 to interface to a host system. This
connection can be made either directly from the scanner to the host, or indirectly through a
Synapse adapter cable to the host.

RS-232 Direct Connection

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

the Cable

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port on the host.

on page 1-2.

Installing

Figure 1-2. RS-232 Direct Connection

3. Plug one end of the power supply into the power receptacle on the RS-232 cable.
Plug the other end into a wall outlet.

Wand Emulation Connection

To perform Wand emulation, the scanner can be connected to a portable data terminal, or a
controller which collects the data as wand data, and interprets it for the host.

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1. Connect the wand emulation interface cable (p/n 25-39803-01) to the bottom of the

scanner, as described in

2. Connect the other end of the interface cable into the COM port on the PDT or

Controller.

Figure 1-3. Wand Emulation Connection

3. Plug one end of the power cable into the power receptacle on the interface cable, and

plug the other end into a wall outlet.

Installing the Cable

on page 1-2.

Keyboard Wedge Connection

When configured for keyboard wedge input, the host accepts input from the scanner as
keystrokes. The P 300 can perform keyboard wedge input using a keyboard wedge cable, or
via the Synapse cable.

To connect the keyboard wedge cable:

1. Connect the keyboard wedge interface cable (p/n 25-38699-01) to the bottom of the

scanner, as described in

Installing the Cable

on page 1-2.

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2. Connect the male end of the keyboard cable into the female end of the interface
cable. Connect the male end of the interface cable into the keyboard port on the host.

Figure 1-4. Keyboard Wedge Connection

3. Plug one end of the power cable into the power receptacle on the interface cable, and
plug the other end into a wall outlet.

Synapse Cable Connection

Symbol’s Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The Synapse cable has
the built-in intelligence to detect the host to which it is connected.

1. Connect the Synapse adapter cable into the bottom of the scanner, as described in

Installing the Cable

2. Plug the other end of the Synapse adapter cable into the Synapse Smart Cable.

3. Connect the other end of the Synapse smart cable into the host.

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on page 1-2.

Figure 1-5. Synapse Cable Connection

Getting Started

RS-232 Connection using Synapse

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

the Cable

2. Plug the other end of the interface cable into the Synapse Smart Cable.

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

4. If needed, plug one end of the power supply into the power receptacle on the RS-232

cable. Plug the other end into a wall outlet.

5. If needed, plug one end of the power supply into the power receptacle on the RS-232

cable. Plug the other end into a wall outlet.

on page 1-2.

Figure 1-6. RS-232 Connection using Synapse

Installing

Keyboard Wedge Connection using Synapse

To connect the Synapse cable with Keyboard Wedge:

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

the Cable

2. Connect the other end of the interface cable into the Synapse cable.

on page 1-2.

Installing

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3. The other end of the Synapse cable has 2 “flying leads”. Connect the male end of the
lead into the female end of the keyboard cable. Connect the male end of the lead into
the keyboard port on the host.

Figure 1-7. Keyboard Wedge via Synapse Connection

Programming the Scanner

Once the connections are made to the host, the scanner must be programmed to work with
that host. Refer to Chapter 2,
programming information.

Programming the Scanner

for the specific bar code

P 300PRO Scanning Mode Options

The P 300PRO supports several scanning options:

Smart Raster

The P 300PRO programmable “Smart Raster” capability causes the scanner to emit a raster
pattern dynamically adjusted to the particular PDF417 bar code’s height. To increase
scanning efficiency and decrease decode time, the scanner determines the height of the bar
code, opening at a size optimal for decoding that bar code.

In normal “Smart Raster” operation, a trigger pull causes a slab raster pattern to appear. If
the target is a 1-D bar code, the scanner decodes the symbol. If the target bar code is PDF417,

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the scanning patterns open up to a full, optimized raster pattern as soon as the scanner is
properly aligned over the bar code.

Aiming “Dot” Pattern

“Slab” Raster Pattern

Open Raster Pattern

Y- A x i s

Horizontal Displacement (X - Axis)

Y- A x i s

Figure 1-8. P 300PRO Aiming and Scanning Patterns

For best operation in Smart Raster mode, keep the scan pattern as parallel to the symbol’s
rows as possible, keep the scanner as still as possible, and hold the scanner at an angle which
does not give specular reflection. Likewise, the symbol should be in good condition.

Unless otherwise programmed, the P 300PRO operates with Smart Raster performance.

Slab Only Raster

Scanner activation creates a slab raster pattern which does not open vertically, regardless of
bar code type. This may provide optimal performance on small PDF417 and 1D bar codes.

Always Raster

When programmed to this option, the scanner directly opens the raster pattern to the
programmed height and at the programmed expansion speed when the trigger is pulled.

Programmable Raster

The user programs the height of the raster pattern and the rate at which it expands. Scanner
activation creates the slab raster pattern which only opens for PDF417 or MicroPDF417 bar

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codes, useful when decoding low-profile 1D and 2D bar codes where over-scanning is not
desired. Note that the height and expansion rate are directly, but not linearly, proportional to
their respective parameter values.

Aiming Modes

There are two aiming modes: aiming with a dot pattern, or with a slab raster pattern. Note
that aiming modes do not work with the Always Raster scanning option.

Aiming Dot Option

A trigger pull creates the single dot aiming pattern, which lasts for a fixed interval. This dot
can easily be seen in outdoor or high ambient light environments. A slab raster pattern or an
open raster pattern appears next, depending on the programmed scanning option. There are
two programmable timeout periods for this option — normal and extended.

Slab Raster Option

A trigger pull creates the slab raster pattern. If the target is a 1-D bar code, the pattern never
gets beyond a slab raster. If the target bar code is PDF417, the pattern opens up to an
optimized raster pattern as soon as the scanner is properly aligned over the bar code.

Scanning 1D Bar Codes

To scan a 1D bar code:

1. Make sure all connections are secure, and the symbol you want to scan is within the
scanning range (refer to Appendix D,

2. Aim the scanner at the symbol and press the trigger. The scanning beam remains on
for approximately 3.0 seconds (default) or until a successful decode.

The scanner has read the symbol when:

!

You hear a short, high tone beep (if the beeper is enabled).

!

The green LED on the scanner lights.

The green LED stays lit for one second or until the next trigger pull.

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Technical Specifications

).

Getting Started

Aiming

Scan the Entire Symbol

!

Cross every bar and space of the symbol with the scan beam.

!

Hold the scanner further away for larger bar codes.

!

Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.

Right Wrong

Hold at an Angle

Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting
the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This strong light can
temporarily “blind” the scanner and make decoding difficult. The area where specular
reflection occurs is known as a “dead zone.”

You can tilt the scanner up to 65° forward or back and still achieve a successful decode Simple
practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.

directly

back into

Scanning PDF417 (2D) Bar Codes (P300 PRO only)

PDF417 scanning is enabled by default in the P 300PRO scanner, and can be disabled or
enabled by scanning the corresponding parameter bar code in
page 2-85.

To scan a PDF417 bar code:

1. Aim the scanner at the PDF bar code and press the trigger.

2. Hold the trigger down and keep the scan line parallel to the rows of the symbol

overlapping the outside edges of the bar code by about 1/2” on each side.

The beam expands vertically to completely cover the bar code.

!

Check that PDF417 scanning is enabled.

!

Make sure the scan line extends at least 1/2” past the left and right edges of the bar
code.

Enable/Disable PDF417

on

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!

Hold the scanner closer for denser symbols, farther away for larger symbols.

!

Make sure you scan to the top and bottom rows of the symbol.

!

Be patient - it may take a few passes to decode the symbol.

The bar code has been completely decoded when you hear a tone, followed by a short, high
tone beep. The greed LED on the scanner lights. The green LED stays lit for two seconds or
until the next trigger pull.

1/2”

1/2”

Test Symbols

To ensure your scanner is working properly, try scanning the following bar codes. If you have
trouble, refer to

Troubleshooting

on page 4-2.

CODE 128

1-12

UPC

Symbol Technologies, Inc.

PDF417

Getting Started

“The Gettysburg Address”

PDF417

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Scan Stand Operation

Scan Stand operation allows hands-free scanning on the P 300FZY and P 300PRO. When the
scanner is placed in the stand, the scan pattern begins to blink on the surface below. The red
LED lights to indicate scanning activity.

To scan, present the symbol in the path of the scan pattern, but no more than 7” away. Make
sure the scan pattern extends at 3/4 inch beyond the symbol’s edges. When the symbol is
properly oriented, the scan pattern expands vertically to cover the symbol. The LED lights
green and a short, high-toned beep sounds to indicate successful decode.

After a successful decode, remove the symbol from the scan path. If the symbol does not
decode, or if the pattern does not expand, remove the symbol from the scan path and try
again. Make sure the bar code is on a clean, white, non-reflective surface.

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Beeper Indications

Table 1-1. Beeper Indicatio ns

Beeper Sequence Indication
Standard Use
Short high tone A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is

enabled).

Low tone, followed by short high tone A PDF417 bar code symbol was decoded (if decode

beeper is enabled).

4 Beeps - long low tone A transmission error has been detected in a scanned

symbol. The data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not
properly configured. Check option settings.

5 Beeps - low tone Convert or format error.
Low/high/low tone ADF transmit error.
High/high/high/low tone RS-232 receive error.
Parameter Menu Scanning
Short high tone Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence

performed.

Low/high tone Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned,

wrong entry, incorrect bar code programming sequence;
remain in program mode.

High/low tone Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code

keypad.

High/low/high/low tone Successful program exit with change in the parameter

setting.

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Table 1-1. Beeper Indications (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication
Code 39 Buffering
High/low tone New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
3 Beeps - long high tone Code 39 buffer is full.
Low/high/low tone The buffer was erased, or there was an attempt to

transmit an empty buffer. When the Code 39 buffer was
empty, the scanner read a command to clear or to
transmit a Code 39 buffer.

4 Beeps - long low tone Error in data transmission.
Low/high tone A successful transmission of buffered data.

Macro PDF

Table 1-2 provides beeper definitions for Macro PDF mode.

Table 1-2. Macro PDF Beeper Indications

Beeper Sequence Indication

Error

1 Low Long Hi-level decode error caused by incorrect

symbol.

2 Low Long File ID error. A bar code not in the current

MPDF sequence was scanned.

3 Low Long Out of memory. There is not enough buffer

space to store the current MPDF symbol.

4 Low Long Bad symbology. You scanned a 1-D or 2-D

bar code in an MPDF sequence, a duplicate
MPDF label, an incorrect sequence, or are
trying to transmit an empty or illegal
MPDF field.

5 Low Long Flushing buffer.

Fast Warble Successful parameter scanned.
Decode Beep Sequence

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Table 1-2. Macro PDF Beeper Indications

Beeper Sequence Indication

Single short Standard decode and transmit beep for all

symbols.

Double short MPDF symbol is buffered. A single beep

indicates transmission of the buffered data.

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Chapter 2

Programming the Scanner

Introduction

The P 300 Series scanner can be programmed to perform various functions, or activate
different features. This chapter describes each feature and provides the programming bar
codes necessary for selecting these features for your scanner. Before programming, follow the
setup instructions in Chapter 1,

The P 300 Series scanner is shipped with the default settings shown in Table 2-1. You can
change these default values by scanning the appropriate bar codes included in this chapter.
These new values replace the standard default values in memory and are preserved even when
the scanner is powered down. The default parameter values can be recalled by scanning the

Set All Defaults

Even if the default parameters suit your needs, you must still select a terminal type. The
scanner automatically identifies the host type on power-up. It makes this determination
provided the host is powered-up before the scanner is attached to it. You must then select the
appropriate terminal type for that host.

bar code on page 2-9.

Getting Started

.

The following table lists the defaults for all parameters. If you wish to change any option,
scan the appropriate bar code(s). Several of the bar code parameters apply only to the
P300FZY, and others apply only to the P300PRO. This is noted in the parameter menus.

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Table 2-1. Default Table

Parameter P300FZY Default P 300PRO Default Page #

Set Default Parameter All Defaults All Defaults

Host Type RS-232 RS-232

Beeper Volume High N/A

Beeper Tone Medium High 2-14

Laser On Time 3.0 seconds 5.0 seconds

Power Mode Continuous Continuous

Trigger Mode N/A Level 2-17

Beep After Good Decode Enable Enable

Transmit “No Read” Message Disable Disable

Decode Buffering N/A Enable 2-19

LRC Checksum Disable Disable 2-20

Linear Code Type Security Levels 1 2

Bi-directional Redundancy Disable Disable

Autodiscriminate Response Time 1.0 second N/A 2-24

2-9

2-12

2-13

2-15

2-16

2-18

2-19

2-21

2-23

SCAN STAND OPTIONS

Time Delay to Low Power Mode N/A 30 seconds 2-25

Time Out Between Same Symbols N/A 0.6 seconds 2-26

Time Out Between Different Symbols N/A 0.0 seconds 2-26

UPC/EAN

UPC-A Enable Enable

2-28

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Table 2-1. Default Table (continued)

Parameter P300FZY Default P 300PRO Default Page #

UPC-E Enable Enable

UPC-E1 Disable Disable 2-29

EAN-8 Enable Enable

EAN-13 Enable Enable

UPC Coupon Code Disable N/A 2-31

Bookland EAN Disable Disable

Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Ignore Ignore

Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental
Redundancy

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Enable Enable

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Enable Enable

UPC-A Preamble System Character System Character

UPC-E Preamble System Character System Character

UPC-E1 Preamble System Character System Character 2-38

Convert UPC-E to A Disable Disable

77

2-28

2-30

2-30

2-32

2-33

2-34

2-35

2-35

2-36

2-37

2-39

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A Disable Disable 2-40

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Enabled Enable 2-41

UPC/EAN Security Levels 0 0

EAN-8 Zero Extend Disable Disable

Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type Disable Disable 2-45

2-42

2-44

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Table 2-1. Default Table (continued)

Parameter P300FZY Default P 300PRO Default Page #

Code 128 Enable Enable

UCC/EAN-128 Enable Enable

ISBT-128 Enable Enable 2-48

Code 39

Code 39 Enable Enable

Trioptic Code 39 Disable Disable

Set Length(s) for Code 39 2 to 55 1-55

Code 39 Check Digit Verification Disable Disable

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Disable Disable

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Disable Disable

Buffer Code 39 Disable N/A

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Disable Disable 2-60

Code 32 Prefix Disable Enabled 2-61

Code 93

2-46

2-47

2-50

2-51

2-53

2-54

2-55

2-56

2-57

Code 93 Disable Disable

Set Length(s) for Code 93 4-55 4-55

Interleaved 2 of 5

Interleaved 2 of 5 Enable Disable

Set Length(s) for I 2 of 5 14 14

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Disable Disable

2-4

2-62

2-63

2-65

2-66

2-68

Programming the Scanner

Table 2-1. Default Table (continued)

Parameter P300FZY Default P 300PRO Default Page #

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Disable Disable

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Disable Disable

Discrete 2 of 5

Discrete 2 of 5 Disable Disable

Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 12 12

Codabar

Codabar Disable Disable

Set Lengths for Codabar 5-55 5-55

CLSI Editing Disable Disable

NOTIS Editing Disable Disable

MSI Plessey

MSI Plessey Disable Disable

Set Length(s) for MSI Plessey Any Length Any Length

MSI Plessey Check Digits One One

2-69

2-70

2-71

2-72

2-74

2-75

2-77

2-78

2-79

2-81

2-82

Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit Disable Disable

MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm Mod 10/Mod 10 Mod10/Mod10

PDF

Enable/Disable PDF417 N/A Enable 2-85

Scanning Mode N/A Smart Raster

Raster Height N/A 15

Raster Expansion N/A 11

2-83

2-84

2-89

2-90

2-90

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Table 2-1. Default Table (continued)

Parameter P300FZY Default P 300PRO Default Page #

Aiming Mode N/A Slab Raster

Micro PDF

Enable/Disable Micro PDF N/A Disable

Code 128 Emulation N/A Enable 2-87

UCC/EAN-128 Emulation N/A Ignore 2-88

Data Options

Transmit Code ID Character None None

Pause Duration 0 0

Prefix/Suffix Values 7013

(<CR/LF> for

serial)

Scan Data Transmission Format Data as is Data As Is

RS-232C

RS-232 Host Type Standard Standard

Baud Rate 9600 9600

Enter

2-92

2-86

2-94

2-95

2-96

2-97

2-12

2-100

Parity None None

Check Parity Do Not Check Check

Hardware Handshaking None None

Software Handshaking None None

Host Serial Response Time-out 2.0 Sec. 2.0 Sec.

RTS Line State Low Low

Stop Bit Select 1 1

2-6

2-101

2-102

2-103

2-104

2-106

2-107

2-107

Programming the Scanner

Table 2-1. Default Table (continued)

Parameter P300FZY Default P 300PRO Default Page #

ASCII Format 8-Bit 8-Bit

Beep on <BEL> Disable Disable

Intercharacter Delay 0 0

Wand Parameters

Wand Host Interface Symbollink N/A

Wand Emulator Bar Output Bar High N/A 2-111

Variable Leading Margin 80 ms. N/A 2-112

Convert All to Code 39 Disable N/A 2-114

Keyboard Wedge Parameters

Host Type IBM PC/AT N/A 2-115

National Keyboard Type North American N/A 2-116

Fast Transmit Enabled N/A 2-118

Intercharacter Delay 0 N/A 2-119

Convert Control Characters Disable N/A 2-119

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MacroPDF Parameters

MacroPDF Transmit/Decode Mode
Symbols

Transmit Symbols in Codeword
Format

Escape Characters N/A None

Delete Character Set ECIs N/A Enable

N/A Buffer all Symbols;

Transmit Macro PDF

when complete

N/A Disable

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Table 2-1. Default Table (continued)

Parameter P300FZY Default P 300PRO Default Page #

ECI Decoder N/A Enable

Transmit Unknown Codewords N/A Disable

Transmit MacroPDF User-Selectable
Fields

Flush Macro Buffer N/A Disable

Abort MacroPDF Entry N/A Disable

Transmit Macro PDF User-Selected Field:

Transmit File Name N/A Disable 2-133

Transmit Block Count N/A Disable 2-133

Transmit Time Stamp N/A Disable 2-133

Transmit Sender N/A Disable 2-133

Transmit Addresses N/A Disable 2-134

Transmit File Size N/A Disable 2-134

Transmit Checksum N/A Disable 2-134

Transmit Macro PDF Control Header N/A Disable 2-134

N/A Disable

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2-131

2-132

2-135

2-135

Last Block Marker N/A Disable 2-134

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Set Default Parameter

Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Table 2-1 on page

2-2.

Set All Defaults

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Host Type

RS-232C Host Types

Three RS-232C hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 2-2.)
Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal sets the defaults listed below. These
defaults take precedence over standard defaults. So if you select Fujitsu RS-232C, then select
the standard defaults, the Fujitsu defaults still take precedence.

Table 2-2. Terminal-Specific RS-232C

Parameter Standard ICL FUJITSU NIXDORF

Mode A/
Mode B

Transmit Code ID No Yes Yes Yes
Data Transmission Format Data as is Data/Suffix Data/Suffix Data/Suffix

Suffix CR/LF (7013) CR (1013) CR (1013) CR (1013)

Baud Rate 9600 9600 9600 9600
Parity None Even None Odd

Hardware Handshaking None RTS/CTS

Option 3
Software Handshaking None None None None

Serial Response Time-out 2 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 2 Sec. indefinite

Stop Bit Select One One One One
ASCII Format 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit

Beep On <BEL> Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled

RTS Line State Low High Low *Low = No

*In the Nixdorf Mode B, if CTS is Low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is High, the user can scan
bar codes.

None RTS/CTS

Option 3

data to send

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Host Type

RS-232C Host Types

Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal enables the transmission of the code
ID characters listed in Table 2-3. These code ID characters are not programmable; do not
enable the Transmit Code ID feature.

Table 2-3. Terminal Specific Code ID Characters

ICL FUJITSU NIXDORF

UPC-A A A A

UPC-E E E C0

EAN-8 FF FF B
EAN-13 F F A

Code 39 C <len> None M

Codabar N <len> None N
Code 128 L <len> None K

I 2 of 5 I <len> None I

Code 93 None None L
D 2 of 5 H <len> None H

UCC/EAN 128 L <len> None P

MSI/Plessey None None O
Bookland EAN F F A

Trioptic None None None

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Host Type

RS-232C Host Types

To select an RS-232C host interface, scan one of the following bar codes.

Standard RS-232C

ICL RS-232C

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Nixdorf RS-232C Mode A

Nixdorf RS-232C Mode B

Fujitsu RS-232C

Beeper Volume

Programming the Scanner

To select a beeper volume, scan the

Low Volume, Medium Volume

Low Volume

Medium Volume

High Volume

High Volume

, or

bar code.

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Beeper Tone

This parameter sets the decode beep frequency or tone — low, medium, or high.

This parameter is used by the P300 FZY and PRO only

Note:

Low Frequency

Medium Frequency

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High Frequency

Programming the Scanner

Laser On Time

This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt.
It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds.

To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning
on page 2-120 that correspond to the desired time on. Single digit numbers must have a
leading zero. For example, to set a Time On of .5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan
the “0” and “5” bar codes. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan

CANCEL

on page 2-122.

Laser On Time

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Power Mode

This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When

in low power mode, the scanner enters low power consumption mode to preserve battery
life after each decode attempt. When in continuous power mode, power remains on after
each decode attempt.

Continuous On

Low Power

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Tri gge r Mo de

This parameter controls scanner triggering. “Trigger” refers to an external hardware trigger
or a scanner trigger.

This parameter is available on the P 300PRO only.

Note:

!

If Level is selected, a trigger pull activates the laser and decode processing. The laser
remains on and decode processing continues until a successful decode, the trigger is
released, or the Decode Attempt Duration is reached.

!

If Pulse is selected, a trigger pull activates the laser and decode processing. The laser
remains on and decode processing continues until a successful decode or the Decode
Attempt Duration is reached.

Select either Level or Pulse trigger mode.

Level

Pulse

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Beep After Good Decode

Scan this symbol if you want the scanner to beep after a good decode.

Beep After Good Decode

Scan this symbol if you do not want the scanner to beep after a good decode. The beeper still
operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions.

Do Not Beep After Good Decode

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Transmit “No Read” Message

When enabled, the scanner transmits “NR” if it does not decode a symbol. Any enabled
prefixes or suffixes are appended around this message. When disabled, if a symbol does not
read, nothing is sent to the host.

Enable No Read

Disable No Read

Decode Buffering

This option permits the scanner to store decode data until the host device is ready to receive
them. If the scanner reaches its capacity to store decoded symbols before the host is ready,
subsequent trigger pulls have no effect until a buffer is available.

Enable Decode Buffering

Disable Decode Buffering

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LRC Checksum

Enabling this option allows for appending an LRC checksum character at the end of a decode
transmission.

When an LRC checksum is enabled, the format of output data is as follows: <STX>
<DATA...> <ETX> <LRC>. If <DATA...> contains the special characters STX, ETX, and
DLE, a DLE character is used as an escape character and is added before each of those
characters so that the receiving side knows not to interpret the special characters in the data
as control characters. The LRC character is the exclusive OR of all characters except for the
LRC character itself.

Enable LRC Checksum

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Disable LRC Checksum

Programming the Scanner

Linear Code Type Security Level

(Does not apply to Code 128)

The P 300 Series scanner offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g. Code
39, Interleaved 2 of 5). Select a higher security level for low quality bar codes. As security
levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases.

Select the security level appropriate for your bar code quality.

Linear Security Level 1

The following code types must be successfully read twice before being transmitted.

Code Type Length

Codabar All
MSI Plessey 4 or less

D 2 of 5 8 or less

I 2 of 5 8 or less

Linear Security Level 1

Linear Security Level 2

All code types must be successfully read twice before being transmitted.

Linear Security Level 2

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Linear Security Level 3

Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being transmitted.
The following codes must be read three times:

Code Type Length

MSI Plessey 4 or less
D 2 of 5 8 or less

I 2 of 5 8 or less

Codabar 8 or less

Linear Security Level 3

Linear Security Level 4

All code types must be successfully read three times before being transmitted

Linear Security Level 4

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Bi-directional Redundancy

Programming the Scanner

This parameter is only valid when a
enabled. When this parameter is enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both
directions (forward and reverse) before being decoded.

Enable Bi-directional Redundancy

Disable Bi-directional Redundancy

Linear Code Type Security Level

(see page 2-21) is

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Autodiscriminate Response Time

This parameter extends the length of time during which the scanner tries to detect which host
it is connected to on power up.

Note: When connected to an LS 5700/5800 scanner, the 5 second option

must be used.

1 second

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5 seconds

Programming the Scanner

Scan Stand Options

Time Delay to Low Power Mode

This parameter is available on the P 300PRO only.

Note:

For extending laser life in scan stand mode, select the time the scanner remains active
following a successful decode. Selectable options include 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3
minutes. To awaken the scanner in low power mode, present a symbol to the scan path. A
successful decode restores it to normal blinking.

30 Second Delay

2 Minute Delay

1 Minute Delay

3 Minute Delay

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Timeout Between Decodes

This parameter is available on the P 300PRO only.

Note:

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol is used in scan stand mode to prevent the beeper
from continuously beeping when a symbol is left in the scanner’s field of view. It is
programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The recommended interval
is 0.6 seconds.

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols is used in scan stand mode to prevent the
beeper from beeping when a different symbol appears in the scanner’s field of view before the
timeout period between decodes has expired. This is programmable in 0.1 second increments
from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The recommended value is 0.0 seconds.

Select the timeouts between decodes for the same or different symbols.

1. Scan the option bar code you wish to set.

2. Scan two bar codes on the next page which correspond to the desired interval, in 0.1
second increments.

3. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL.

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Timeout Between Decodes -

The Same Symbol

Timeout Between Decodes -

Different Symbols

Timeout Between Decodes (Continued)

Programming the Scanner

0

2

4

6

1

3

5

7

8

Cancel

9

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Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A

To enable or disable UPC-E or UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable UPC-E

Disable UPC-E

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Enable UPC-A

Disable UPC-A

Programming the Scanner

Enable/Disable UPC-E1

To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable UPC-E1

Disable UPC-E1

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Enable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13

To enable or disable EAN-8 or EAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable EAN-8

Disable EAN-8

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Enable EAN-13

Disable EAN-13

Programming the Scanner

UPC Coupon Code

To enable or disable UPC Coupon Code, scan one of the following bar codes:

Enable UPC/EAN Coupon Code

Disable UPC/EAN Coupon Code

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Enable/Disable Bookland EAN

To enable or disable EAN Bookland, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Bookland EAN

Disable Bookland EAN

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Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals

Supplementals are additionally appended characters (2 or 5) according to specific code
format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 8+2). Three options are available.

!

If UPC/EAN with supplemental characters is selected, UPC/EAN symbols without
supplemental characters are not decoded.

!

If UPC/EAN without supplemental characters is selected, and the P 300 Series
scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the UPC/EAN
is decoded and the supplemental characters ignored.

!

An autodiscriminate option is also available. If this option is selected, choose an
appropriate
A value of 5 or more is recommended.

Note: To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, select whether to

Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy

read or ignore supplemental characters.

value from the next page.

Decode UPC/EAN with Supplementals

Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals

Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplemental

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Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy

With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of
times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two
to twenty times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols
with and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected.

Scan the bar code below to select a decode redundancy value. Next scan two numeric bar
codes beginning on page 2-120. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. If you make
an error, or wish to change your selection, scan

Decode UPC/EAN

Supplemental Redundancy

CANCEL

on page 2-122.

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Programming the Scanner

Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E Check Digit

Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-A or
UPC-E check digit.

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

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UPC-A Preamble

Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host
device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for
USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol.

No Preamble

(<DATA>)

System Character

(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

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System Character & Country Code

(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

Programming the Scanner

UPC-E Preamble

Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E symbols transmitted to the host
device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for
USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol.

No Preamble

(<DATA>)

System Character

(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

System Character & Country Code

(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

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UPC-E1 Preamble

Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E1 symbols transmitted to the host
device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for
USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol.

No Preamble

System Character

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System Character and Country Code

Programming the Scanner

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

This parameter converts UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before
transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A
programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).

Scanning
UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data.

DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

Do Not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

allows you to transmit

(Enable)

(Disable)

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Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A

This parameter converts UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After
conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections
(e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).

Scanning
decoded data.

DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E1 TO UPC-A

allows you to transmit UPC-E1

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A

Do Not Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A

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Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-E1
check digit

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

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UPC/EAN Security Level

The P 300 Series scanner offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Select
a higher level of security for poor quality bar codes. There is an inverse relationship between
security and scanner aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that level of security necessary
for your application.

UPC/EAN Security Level 0

This default setting allows the scanner to operate in its most aggressive state, while providing
sufficient security in decoding “in-spec” UPC/EAN bar codes.

UPC/EAN Security Level 0

UPC/EAN Security Level 1

As bar code quality levels diminish, certain characters become prone to misdecodes before
others (i.e., 1, 2, 7, 8). If you are experiencing misdecodes of poorly printed bar codes, and
the mis-decodes are limited to these characters, select this security level.

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UPC/EAN Security Level 1

Programming the Scanner

UPC/EAN Security Level 2

If you are experiencing misdecodes of poorly printed bar codes, and the misdecodes are not
limited to characters 1, 2, 7, and 8, select this security level.

UPC/EAN Security Level 2

UPC/EAN Security Level 3

If you have tried Security Level 2, and are still experiencing misdecodes, select this security
level. Be advised, selecting this option is an extreme measure against misdecoding severely out
of spec bar codes, and security significantly impairs the decoding ability of the scanner. If this
level of security is necessary, try to improve the quality of your bar codes.

UPC/EAN Security Level 3

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EAN-8 Zero Extend

This parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible
in format to EAN-13 symbols.

Enable EAN-8 Zero

Extend

Disable EAN-8 Zero

Extend

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Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type

When EAN Zero Extend is enabled, this parameter gives you the option of labeling the
extended symbol as either an EAN-13 bar code, or an EAN-8 bar code. This affects

Code ID Character

When EAN Zero Extend is disabled, this parameter has no effect on bar code data.

DECODE_DATA

and

message.

Ty pe Is EA N - 8

Typ e Is EA N- 13

Transmit

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Enable/Disable Code 128

To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 128

Disable Code 128

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Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128

To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below. (See Appendix A,

Programming Reference

for details on UCC/EAN128.)

Enable UCC/EAN-128

Disable UCC/EAN-128

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Enable/Disable ISBT 128

To enable or disable ISBT 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable ISBT 128

Disable ISBT 128

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Lengths for Code 128

No length setting is required for Code 128. The default setting is Any Length.

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Enable/Disable Code 39

To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 39

Disable Code 39

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Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39

Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code
39, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Trioptic Code 39

Disable Trioptic Code 39

Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled

simultaneously. If you get an error beep when enabling Trioptic Code
39, disable Code 39 Full ASCII and try again.

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Set Lengths for Code 39

Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable
characters), the code contains, including check digit(s) . If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled,

Length Within a Range

Any Length

or

are the preferred options.

One Discrete Length

selected length. For example, if you select
Code 39 symbols containing 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar codes begin on page

2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan

122.

Two Discrete Lengths

selected lengths. For example, if you select

2, 1, 4

, only Code 39 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar

codes begin on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan

CANCEL

on page 2-122.

- This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a

Code 39 One Discrete Length

Code 39 - One Discrete Length

- This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two

Code 39 Two Discrete Lengths

Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths

, then scan 1, 4, only

CANCEL

on page 2-

, then scan 0,

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Length Within Range

- This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified
range. For example, to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters,
first scan

Code 39 Length Within Range

. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must
always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make
an error or wish to change your selection, scan

Code 39 - Length within Range

Any Length

- Scanning this option allows you to decode Code 39 symbols containing any

CANCEL

on page 2-122.

number of characters.

Code 39 - Any Length

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Code 39 Check Digit Verification

When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol to ensure it complies
with specified algorithms.

Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this
parameter is enabled.

Enable Code 39 Check Digit

Disable Code 39 Check Digit

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Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

Scan this symbol if you want to transmit the check digit with the data.

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

(Enable)

Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

(Disable)

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Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII

To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.

When enabled, the ASCII character set assigns a code to letters, punctuation marks,
numerals, and most control keystrokes on the keyboard.

The first 32 codes are non-printable and are assigned to keyboard control characters such as
BACKSPACE and RETURN. The other 96 are called printable codes because all but SPACE
and DELETE produce visible characters.

Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39
character and assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, when Code 39 Full
ASCII is enabled and a +B is scanned, it is interpreted as b, %J as ?, and $H emulates the
keystroke

ENTER

The scanner does not autodiscriminate between Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII.

BACKSPACE

. Refer to Table C-1 on page C-1.

. Scanning

ABC$M

outputs the keystroke equivalent of

ABC

Enable Code 39 Full ASCII

Disable Code 39 Full ASCII

Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled

simultaneously. If you get an error beep when enabling Trioptic Code
39, disable Code 39 Full ASCII and try again.

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Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store)

When you select the Buffer Code 39 option, all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a
first character are temporarily buffered in the unit to be transmitted later. The leading space
is not buffered.

Decode of a valid Code 39 symbol with no leading space causes transmission in sequence of
all buffered data in a first-in first-out format, plus transmission of the “triggering” symbol.
See the following pages for further details.

When the Do Not Buffer Code 39 option is selected, decoded Code 39 symbols without
leading spaces are transmitted immediately.

Scan and Store affects Code 39 decodes only. If you select scan and store, we recommend that
you configure the scanner to decode Code 39 symbology only.

Buffer Code 39

(Enable)

Do Not Buffer Code 39

(Disable)

While there is data in the transmission buffer, disabling Code 39 buffering via the
parameter menu is not allowed. The buffer holds 200 bytes of information.

To allow disabling of Code 39 buffering, first force the buffer transmission (see

Buffer

) or clear the buffer. Both the

are length 1.

Be sure Code 39 length is set to include length 1.

CLEAR BUFFER

TRANSMIT BUFFER

and

Transmit

bar codes

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Buffer Data

To buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled, and a symbol must be read with a space
immediately following the start pattern.

!

Unless symbol overflows the transmission buffer, the scanner gives a low/high beep
to indicate successful decode and buffering. See

!

The scanner adds the message, excluding the leading space, to the transmission

Overfilling Transmission Buffer

.

buffer.

!

No transmission occurs.

Clear Transmission Buffer

To clear the transmission buffer, read a symbol which contains only a start character, a dash
(minus), and a stop character.

!

The scanner issues a short high/low/high beep to signal that the transmission buffer
has been erased, and no transmission has occurred.

!

The scanner erases the transmission buffer.

!

No transmission occurs.

Clear Buffer

Transmit Buffer

To transmit the buffer, read a symbol containing either the first or second condition:

1. Only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop character.

!

The scanner signals that the transmission buffer has been sent (a low/high beep).

!

The scanner sends the buffer.

!

The scanner clears the buffer.

Tra ns mi t B uf fe r

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2. A Code 39 bar code with a leading character other than a space.

!

The scanner signals a good decode and buffering of that decode has occurred by
giving a high/low beep.

!

The scanner transmits the buffer.

!

The scanner signals that the buffer has been transmitted with a low/high beep.

Overfilling Transmission Buffer

If a decoded symbol results in an overflow of the transmission buffer:

!

The scanner indicates that the symbol has been rejected by issuing three long,

high beeps.

!

No transmission occurs. Data in the buffer is not affected.

Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer

If a decoded symbol was the transmit buffer symbol and the Code 39 buffer is empty:

!

A short low/high/low beep signals that the buffer is empty.

!

No transmission occurs.

!

The buffer remains empty.

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Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.

Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function.

Note:

Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Do Not Convert Code 39 to Code 32

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Enable/Disable Code 32 Prefix

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to
all Code 32 bar codes.

Note: Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to

function.

Code 32 Prefix Enable

Code 32 Prefix Disable

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Enable/Disable Code 93

To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 93

Disable Code 93

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Programming the Scanner

Set Lengths for Code 93

Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable
characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.

One Discrete Length

selected length. For example, if you select
Code 93 symbols containing 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar codes begin on page

2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan

122.

Two Discrete Lengths

two selected lengths. For example, if you select
scan 0, 2, 1, 4, only Code 93 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters are decoded.
Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your
selection, scan

- This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a

- This option allows you to decode only those codes containing

CANCEL

Code 93 One Discrete Length

Code 93 - One Discrete Length

Code 93 Two Discrete Lengths

on page 2-122.

, then scan 1, 4, only

CANCEL

on page 2-

, then

Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths

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Length Within Range

- This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified
range. For example, to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters,
first scan

Code 93 Length Within Range

. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must
always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make
an error or wish to change your selection, scan

Code 93 - Length within Range

Any Length

- Scanning this option allows you to decode Code 93 symbols containing any

CANCEL

on page 2-122.

number of characters.

Code 93 - Any Length

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