Zebra DS3508 User Manual

DS3508 Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

DS3508 Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

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Revision A

March 2017

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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev A 09/2009 Initial release.

-02 Rev A 11/2009 Update:

- Presentation Mode Field of View’ bar codes

- Supported baud rates for RS232.

-03 Rev A 02/2010 Add UID.
Update DPM information.

-04 Rev A 04/2010 Remove reference to Synapse (not supported); remove Regulatory information
as the complete Regulatory requirements appear in the Quick Start Guide;
update IEC definition in Glossary.

-05 Rev A 03/2011 Add: Decode Pager Motor Duration, Fuzzy 1D Processing, PDF Prioritization,
Prioritization Timeout, Mobile Phone/Display Mode, CDC USB Com Port
Emulation, Cute, PDF417, Data Matrix, QR Codes, Aztec/Aztec Rune, Micro
PDF , Maxicode, Polling Interval, Quick Emulation, OCR, Coupon Report, Korean
3 of 5, Australian Post Format, Databar Limited Security Level.

Update: Nixdorf Mode A and B columns, Inve rse 1D defaults, Inverse Data Matrix
defaults.

Remove: Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy.

-06 Rev A 2/2012 Add DS3508-ER configuration parameters: Trigger Modes, Torch Mode, Smart
LED Mode, Focus Modes. Add DS3508-ER decode zones and technical
specifications.

-07 Rev A 3/2012 Add notes to indicate that the DS3508-ER and DS3508-DP do not support
Multicode Mode, and that the DS3508-ER does not support imaging pr eferences.

-08 Rev A 4/2012 Add voltage and current specification for the DS3508-ER.

-09 Rev A 8/2014 Add note to indicate that the DS3508-ER does not support OCR programming,
change SSI parameter numbers to Attribute numbers.

-10 Rev A 12/2014 Zebra Rebranding.

-10 Rev B 3/2015 Zebra Rebranding/ removing Motorola.

-11 Rev A 3/2017 Remove OCR chapter (no longer supported); bar code name change (GS1
DataBar-14 to GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional.

Table of Contents

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

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

About This Guide

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

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

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

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

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

Service Information........................................................................................................ xviii

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 2: Scanning

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

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

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

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

Presentation Mode (DS3508-SR/HD/DP) ............................................................... 2-5

Hand-Held Scanning ............................................................................................... 2-6

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DS3508-SR/HD/DP Aiming ..................................................................................... 2-7

Decode Ranges ............................................................................................................ 2-9

DS3508-SR/HD/DP ................................................................................................. 2-9

DS3508-ER ............................................................................................................. 2-10

Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options

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

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

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

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

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

Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................ 4-5

Parameter Bar Code Scanning ............................................................................... 4-6

Decode Pager Motor ............................................................................................... 4-7

Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-9

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

Beeper Volume ....................................................................................................... 4-11

Beeper Tone ........................................................................................................... 4-12

Beeper Duration ...................................................................................................... 4-13

Suppress Power-up Beeps ..................................................................................... 4-13

Hands-Free Mode ................................................................................................... 4-14

Presentation Performance Mode ............................................................................ 4-14

Digital Scanner Activity Modes ............................................................................... 4-15

Fuzzy 1D Processing .............................................................................................. 4-23

Picklist Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-24

PDF Prioritization .................................................................................................... 4-25

PDF Prioritization Timeout ...................................................................................... 4-26

DPM Scanning ........................................................................................................ 4-27

Continuous Bar Code Read .................................................................................... 4-28

Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................ 4-28

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................ 4-29

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols ...................................................... 4-29

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern ......................................................................... 4-30

Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern ....................................................................... 4-31

Presentation Mode Field of View ............................................................................ 4-32

Mobile Phone/Display Mode ................................................................................... 4-33

Decoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode only) ....................................................... 4-34

Torch Mode (DS3508-ER Only) .............................................................................. 4-35

Smart LED Mode (DS3508-ER Only) ..................................................................... 4-36

Focus Mode ............................................................................................................ 4-37

Multicode Mode (DS3508-SR / DS3508-HD) .......................................................... 4-38

Multicode Expression (DS3508-SR / DS3508-HD) ................................................. 4-39

Multicode Mode Concatenation (DS3508-SR / DS3508-HD) ................................. 4-44

Multicode Concatenation Symbology (DS3508-SR / DS3508-HD) ......................... 4-45

Multicode Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 4-46

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ............................................................................. 4-48

Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 4-48

Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................. 4-49

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................ 4-50

FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................... 4-51

Scan Data Transmission Format (continued) ......................................................... 4-51

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 4-52

UID Parsing ............................................................................................................. 4-53

Chapter 5: Imaging Preferences

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode ............................................................. 5-6

Snapshot Mode Timeout ......................................................................................... 5-7

Snapshot Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................ 5-7

Image Cropping ...................................................................................................... 5-8

Crop to Pixel Addresses ......................................................................................... 5-9

Image Size (Number of Pixels) ............................................................................... 5-10

Image Brightness (Target White) ............................................................................ 5-11

JPEG Image Options .............................................................................................. 5-11

JPEG Target File Size ............................................................................................ 5-12

JPEG Quality and Size Value ................................................................................. 5-12

Image Enhancement ............................................................................................... 5-13

Image File Format Selector ..................................................................................... 5-14

Bits Per Pixel ........................................................................................................... 5-15

Signature Capture ................................................................................................... 5-16

Signature Capture File Format Selector ................................................................. 5-17

Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel ............................................................................ 5-18

Signature Capture Width ......................................................................................... 5-19

Signature Capture Height ....................................................................................... 5-19

Signature Capture JPEG Quality ............................................................................ 5-19

Video View Finder ................................................................................................... 5-20

Video View Finder Image Size ................................................................................ 5-20

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Chapter 6: USB Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

USB Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 6-8

USB CAPS Lock Override ...................................................................................... 6-8

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

Emulate Keypad ...................................................................................................... 6-9

Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ........................................................................ 6-10

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................ 6-10

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 6-11

Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 6-11

Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 6-12

USB Static CDC ...................................................................................................... 6-12

USB Polling Interval ................................................................................................ 6-13

Quick Keypad Emulation ......................................................................................... 6-15

ASCII Character Set for USB ........................................................................................ 6-16

Chapter 7: RS-232 Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 7-9

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 8: IBM 468X / 469X Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 9: Keyboard Wedge Interface

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

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ..................................................................... 9-2

Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults .......................................................................... 9-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters .............................................................................. 9-4

Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................................................................................. 9-4

Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes ................................................. 9-5

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

Keystroke Delay ...................................................................................................... 9-7

Intra-Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 9-8

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ..................................................................... 9-8

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

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

Convert Wedge Data .............................................................................................. 9-10

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 9-10

FN1 Substitution ..................................................................................................... 9-11

Send Make and Break ............................................................................................ 9-11

Keyboard Maps ....................................................................................................... 9-12

ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ................................................................... 9-13

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Chapter 10: Symbologies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit .................................................................................. 10-14

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

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................ 10-15

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

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

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

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

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

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 10-20

Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................... 10-21

UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................. 10-22

Coupon Report ........................................................................................................ 10-23

ISSN EAN ............................................................................................................... 10-24

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Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 10-25

Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 10-25

Set Lengths for Code 128 ....................................................................................... 10-25

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................ 10-26

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 10-27

ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................ 10-28

Check ISBT Table ................................................................................................... 10-29

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ........................................................................... 10-29

Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 10-30

Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................... 10-30

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 10-30

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 10-31

Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 10-31

Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 10-32

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 10-33

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 10-33

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 10-34

Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store ........................................................................... 10-34

Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 10-37

Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 10-37

Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 10-37

Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 10-39

Code 11 .................................................................................................................. 10-39

Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 10-39

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 10-41

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 10-42

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 10-42

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 10-42

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 10-43

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 10-45

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 10-45

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................... 10-46

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 10-46

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 10-46

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................... 10-47

Codabar (NW - 7) ......................................................................................................... 10-49

Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 10-49

Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 10-49

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 10-51

NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 10-51

MSI ............................................................................................................................... 10-52

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................ 10-52

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 10-52

MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................... 10-54

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 10-54

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 10-55

Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................... 10-55

Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 10-55

Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................. 10-56

Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................... 10-56

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Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................... 10-57

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ......................................................................................... 10-58

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .......................................................................... 10-58

Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................ 10-59

Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................. 10-59

Inverse 1D .................................................................................................................... 10-60

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................ 10-61

US Postnet .............................................................................................................. 10-61

US Planet ................................................................................................................ 10-61

Transmit US Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 10-62

UK Postal ................................................................................................................ 10-62

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 10-63

Japan Postal ........................................................................................................... 10-63

Australia Post .......................................................................................................... 10-64

Australia Post Format ............................................................................................. 10-65

Netherlands KIX Code ........................................................................................... 10-66

USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ..................................................................... 10-66

UPU FICS Postal .................................................................................................... 10-67

GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................ 10-68

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14) ..................................... 10-68

GS1 DataBar Limited .............................................................................................. 10-68

GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level ...................................................................... 10-69

GS1 DataBar Expanded ......................................................................................... 10-70

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................ 10-70

Composite ..................................................................................................................... 10-71

Composite CC-C ..................................................................................................... 10-71

Composite CC-A/B .................................................................................................. 10-71

Composite TLC-39 .................................................................................................. 10-72

UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................ 10-72

Composite Beep Mode ........................................................................................... 10-73

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................................... 10-73

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................ 10-74

Enable/Disable PDF417 .......................................................................................... 10-74

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................. 10-74

Code 128 Emulation ............................................................................................... 10-75

Data Matrix .............................................................................................................. 10-76

Data Matrix Inverse ................................................................................................. 10-77

Maxicode ................................................................................................................. 10-78

QR Code ................................................................................................................. 10-78

QR Inverse .............................................................................................................. 10-79

MicroQR .................................................................................................................. 10-79

Aztec ....................................................................................................................... 10-80

Aztec Inverse .......................................................................................................... 10-80

Redundancy Level ........................................................................................................ 10-81

Redundancy Level 1 ............................................................................................... 10-81

Redundancy Level 2 ............................................................................................... 10-81

Redundancy Level 3 ............................................................................................... 10-81

Redundancy Level 4 ............................................................................................... 10-82

Security Level ............................................................................................................... 10-83

Intercharacter Gap Size .......................................................................................... 10-84

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Report Version .............................................................................................................. 10-84

Macro PDF Features .................................................................................................... 10-85

Flush Macro Buffer .................................................................................................. 10-85

Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................... 10-85

Chapter 11: 123Scan2

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

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

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

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

Chapter 12: Advanced Data Formatting

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

Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

Appendix B: Programming Reference

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

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

Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes

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

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

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

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

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

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

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14) .......................................... C-3

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

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

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

Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets

Appendix F: Signature Capture Code

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

Code Structure .............................................................................................................. F-1

Signature Capture Area .......................................................................................... F-1

CapCode Pattern Structure ..................................................................................... F-2

Start / Stop Patterns ..................................................................................................... F-2

Dimensions ................................................................................................................... F-3

Data Format .................................................................................................................. F-3

Additional Capabilities .................................................................................................. F-4

Signature Boxes ........................................................................................................... F-4

Glossary

Index

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About This Guide

Introduction

The DS3508 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and

troubleshooting the DS3508 digital scanner.

Configurations

This guide includes the following configurations:

•

DS3508-SR20005R – DS3508 digital scanner, standard range

•

DS3508-HD20005R – DS3508 digital scanner, high density focus

•

DS3508-DP20005R – DS3508 digital scanner, DPM

•

DS3508-ER20005R - DS3508 digital scanner, extended range

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Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•

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

information.

•

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

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

•

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

scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

•

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

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

•

Chapter 5, Imaging Preferences provides imaging preference features and pr ogramming bar codes for

selecting these features. Note that the DS3508-ER does not support these features.

•

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

•

Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host, such as

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

•

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

systems.

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Chapter 9, Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digital

scanner.

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

selecting these features for the digital scanner.

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Chapter 11, 123Scan2 (PC based scanner configuration tool) enables rapid and easy customized setup of

Zebra Scanners.

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Chapter 12, Advanced Data Formatting briefly describes ADF, a means of customizing data before

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

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

defaults.

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

and keyboard maps.

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

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

numeric values.

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

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Appendix F, Signature Capture Code provides information on CapCode, a signature capture code that

encloses a signature area on a document and allows a scanner to capture a signature.

Notational Conventions

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

The following conventions are used in this document:

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Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

• Dialog box, window and screen names

• Drop-down list and list box names

• Check box and radio button names

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Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen.

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bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily seq ue nt ial

About This Guide xvii

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Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

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

Related Documents

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DS3508 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-124802-xx - provides general information for getting started with the
DS3508 digital scanner, and includes basic set up and operation instructions.

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

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Service Information

If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility's technical or systems support. If there is a

problem with the equipment, they will contact the Zebra Global Customer Support Center at:

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

When contacting Zebra support, please have the following information available:

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Serial number of the unit

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Model number or product name

•

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

be given specific directions. Zebra is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved
shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.

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

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The DS3508 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scann ing and sub-se cond image capture and
transfer with a light-weight, hands-free/hand-held design. The digital scanner accommodates both hands-free use
(in the scan stand) and hand-held use. Whether in hands-free (presentation) or hand-held mode, the digital
scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

Figure 1-1

NOTE Hands-free (presentation) scanning does not apply to the DS3508-ER configuration.

DS3508 Digital Scanner

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Interfaces

The DS3508 digital scanner supports:

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

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

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

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

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

with the host.

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

with the IBM terminal.

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

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

international keyboards (for Windows® environment): Nort h America, German, French, French Canadian,

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

Unpacking

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

Setting Up the Digital Scanner

Installing the Interface Cable

NOTE Different hosts require different cables. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are examples only.

Connectors vary from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are the same.

1. Loosen the two screws on the cable clamp at the bottom of the scanner and gently pull the clamp away from

the bottom of the scanner.

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-2

2. Open the clamp and plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of

the scanner handle.

Figure 1-3

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

Removing the Cable Clamp

Inserting the Interface Cable

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4. Close the clamp, push it back into place and tighten the screws on the clamp to secure the cable into the

bottom of the scanner.

Figure 1-4

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

connections).

Closing the Cable Clamp

Removing the Interface Cable

1. Loosen the two screws on the cable clamp at the bottom of the scanner and gently pull the clamp away from

the bottom of the scanner.

2. Open the clamp and unplug the interface cable modular connector from the cable interface port on the bottom

of the scanner handle. Carefully slide out the cable.

3. Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3 to connect a new cabl e.

Connecting Power (if required)

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

1. Connect the interface cable to the base of the digital scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on

page 1-3.

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

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

an AC outlet.

Configuring the Digital Scanner

To configure the digital scanner use the bar codes included in this manual. See Chapter 4, User Preferences &

Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options and Chapter 5, Imaging Preferences for infor mation about programming the

digital scanner using bar code menus. Also see each host-specific chapter to set up connection to a specific host
type.

Accessories

Required Accessories

The digital scanner requires an interface cable and may require a power supply. These items can be purchased
from Zebra.

Optional Accessories

Contact Zebra to purchase the optional accessories inTable 1-1 for the DS3508.

Getting Started 1 - 5

Table 1-1

Scanner Belt Holster 11-35035-01R
Intellistand for DS3508 20-54090-07R (see page 2-5).
Desk Top Holder 20-67176-01R
Multi-Mount Stand 12-44267-01R
Tool Balancer 50-15400-03

Optional Accessories

Accessory Part Number

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Chapter 2 Scanning

Scan Trigger

Scan Window

LED

Indicators

Tether Plate

Introduction

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

Figure 2-1

Parts

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Beeper Definitions

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

Table 2-1

Standard Use

Low/medium/high beeps Power up.
Short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).
4 long low beeps Transmission error.
5 low beeps Conversion or format error.
Low/low/low/extra low beeps RS-232 receive error.
High beep The digital scanner detected a <BEL> character over RS-232.

Image Capture

Low beep Snapshot mode started or completed.
High/low beeps Snapshot mode timed out.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Low/high beeps Input error; incorrect bar code, progr amming sequence, or
High/low beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using numeric bar codes.

Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

Cancel

scanned.

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

Code 39 Buffering

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

empty buffer.

Low/high beeps A successful transmission of buffered data.

Macro PDF

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

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

symbol.

Scanning 2 - 3

Table 2-1

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

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

Host Specific

USB only

4 short high beeps The digital scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds and

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

Low/medium/high beeps
occur more than once

Beeper Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication

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

scan again.
Communication with the host must be established before the digital scanner can

operate at the highest power level.

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

RS-232 only

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

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LED Definitions

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

Table 2-2

Hand-Held Scanning Standard Use

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

Presentation (Hands-Free) Scanning Standard Use

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

Parameter Programming

Green Number expected. Enter value using numeric bar codes.

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

Standard LED Definitions

LED Indication

Successful program exit with change in parameter setting.

ADF Programming

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

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

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

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

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

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

criterion or action.

End of Message

Save Rule

bar code.

bar code.