Zebra DS8108 User Manual

DS8108

MN-002926-01

Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

DS8108 DIGITAL SCANNER

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

MN-002926-01

Revision A

March 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty ............................................................................................................................................ ii

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

About This Guide

Introduction...................................................................................................................................... xix

Configurations.................................................................................................................................. xix

Related Product Line Configurations/Accessories........................................................................... xx

Cables........................................................................................................................................ xx

Chapter Descriptions ....................................................................................................................... xx

Notational Conventions.................................................................................................................... xxi

Related Documents and Software.................................................................................................. xxii

Service Information........................................................................................................................ xxiii

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

Chapter 2: Data Capture

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

Beeper and LED Indicators ............................................................................................................ 2-2

Scanning ........................................................................................................................................ 2-4

Scanning in Presentation (Hands-free) Mode .......................................................................... 2-4

Scanning in Hand-held Mode ................................................................................................... 2-7

Aiming ...................................................................................................................................... 2-7

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

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DS8108-SR/DL Configurations ................................................................................................ 2-9

DS8108-HC Configurations .................................................................................................... 2-10

Assembling the Document Capture Stand ................................................................................... 2-11

Assembly ................................................................................................................................ 2-12

Chapter 3: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, & Technical Specifications

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

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

Known Harmful Ingredients ...................................................................................................... 3-1

Approved Cleaners for Standard DS8108 Digital Scanners .................................................... 3-2
Approved Disinfectant Cleaners for Healthcare Configurations

of the DS8108 Digital Scanners ......................................................................................... 3-2

Cleaning the Digital Scanner .................................................................................................... 3-3

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

Dump Scanner Parameters ...................................................................................................... 3-6

Send Versions .......................................................................................................................... 3-7

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

Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions ............................................................................................. 3-11

Chapter 4: USB Interface

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

Setting Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 4-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ................................................................................................ 4-1

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

Connecting a USB Interface .......................................................................................................... 4-2

USB Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................................ 4-4

USB Host Parameters .................................................................................................................... 4-5

USB Device Type ..................................................................................................................... 4-5

Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking .................................................................... 4-7

USB Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................................... 4-7

USB Caps Lock Override ......................................................................................................... 4-8

Bar Codes with Unknown Characters ...................................................................................... 4-8

USB Convert Unknown to Code 39 .......................................................................................... 4-9

USB Fast HID ........................................................................................................................... 4-9

USB Polling Interval ............................................................................................................... 4-10

Keypad Emulation .................................................................................................................. 4-12

Quick Keypad Emulation ........................................................................................................ 4-12

Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero .................................................................................... 4-13

USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution ............................................................................................ 4-13

Function Key Mapping ........................................................................................................... 4-14

Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................. 4-14

Convert Case ......................................................................................................................... 4-15

USB Static CDC ..................................................................................................................... 4-15

TGCS (IBM) USB Beep Directive ........................................................................................... 4-16

TGCS (IBM) USB Bar Code Configuration Directive ............................................................. 4-16

TGCS (IBM) USB Specification Version ................................................................................ 4-17

ASCII Character Sets ................................................................................................................... 4-17

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Chapter 5: SSI Interface

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

Communication .............................................................................................................................. 5-1

SSI Commands ........................................................................................................................ 5-2

SSI Transactions ............................................................................................................................ 5-3

General Data Transactions ...................................................................................................... 5-3

Decoded Data Transmission .................................................................................................... 5-4

Communication Summary .............................................................................................................. 5-5

RTS/CTS Lines ........................................................................................................................ 5-5

ACK/NAK Option ...................................................................................................................... 5-5

Number of Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 5-5

Serial Response Timeout ......................................................................................................... 5-6

Retries ...................................................................................................................................... 5-6

Baud Rate, Stop Bits, Parity, Response Timeout, ACK/NAK Handshaking ............................. 5-6

Errors ....................................................................................................................................... 5-6

SSI Communication Notes ....................................................................................................... 5-6

Using Time Delay to Low Power Mode with SSI ............................................................................ 5-7

Encapsulation of RSM Commands/Responses over SSI .............................................................. 5-8

Command Structure ................................................................................................................. 5-8

Response Structure ................................................................................................................. 5-8

Example Transaction ............................................................................................................... 5-9

Setting Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 5-10

Scanning Sequence Examples .............................................................................................. 5-10

Errors While Scanning ........................................................................................................... 5-10

Simple Serial Interface Parameter Defaults ................................................................................. 5-11

SSI Host Parameters ................................................................................................................... 5-12

Select SSI Host ...................................................................................................................... 5-12

Baud Rate .............................................................................................................................. 5-12

Parity ...................................................................................................................................... 5-14

Check Parity ........................................................................................................................... 5-15

Stop Bits ................................................................................................................................. 5-15

Software Handshaking ........................................................................................................... 5-16

Host RTS Line State .............................................................................................................. 5-17

Decode Data Packet Format .................................................................................................. 5-17

Host Serial Response Timeout .............................................................................................. 5-18

Host Character Timeout ......................................................................................................... 5-19

Multipacket Option ................................................................................................................. 5-20

Interpacket Delay ................................................................................................................... 5-21

Event Reporting ........................................................................................................................... 5-22

Decode Event ......................................................................................................................... 5-22

Boot Up Event ........................................................................................................................ 5-23

Parameter Event .................................................................................................................... 5-23

Chapter 6: RS-232 Interface

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

Setting Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 6-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ................................................................................................ 6-2

Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................................. 6-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop Bits ................................................................................................................................. 6-10

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

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

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

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

Host Serial Response Timeout .............................................................................................. 6-15

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

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

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

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

Bar Codes with Unknown Characters .................................................................................... 6-18

ASCII Character Sets ................................................................................................................... 6-18

Chapter 7: IBM 468X / 469X Interface

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

Setting Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 7-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ................................................................................................ 7-1

Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................................. 7-2

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

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

IBM Host Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 7-4

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

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

RS-485 Beep Directive ............................................................................................................. 7-5

RS-485 Bar Code Configuration Directive ............................................................................... 7-6

IBM-485 Specification Version ................................................................................................. 7-6

Chapter 8: Keyboard Wedge Interface

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

Setting Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 8-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ................................................................................................ 8-1

Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................................. 8-2

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

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

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

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

Bar Codes with Unknown Characters ...................................................................................... 8-4

Keystroke Delay ....................................................................................................................... 8-5

Intra-keystroke Delay ............................................................................................................... 8-5

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ...................................................................................... 8-6

Quick Keypad Emulation .......................................................................................................... 8-6

Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................... 8-7

Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................................. 8-7

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Convert Case ........................................................................................................................... 8-8

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

FN1 Substitution ....................................................................................................................... 8-9

Send Make and Break .............................................................................................................. 8-9

Keyboard Map .............................................................................................................................. 8-10

ASCII Character Sets ................................................................................................................... 8-10

Chapter 9: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options

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

Setting Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 9-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ................................................................................................ 9-2

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

User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults ...................................................... 9-2

User Preferences ........................................................................................................................... 9-5

Default Parameters .................................................................................................................. 9-5

Parameter Bar Code Scanning ................................................................................................ 9-6

Beep After Good Decode ......................................................................................................... 9-6

Beeper Volume ........................................................................................................................ 9-7

Beeper Tone ............................................................................................................................ 9-8

Beeper Duration ....................................................................................................................... 9-9

Suppress Power Up Beeps ...................................................................................................... 9-9

Direct Decode Indicator .......................................................................................................... 9-10

Decode Pager Motor .............................................................................................................. 9-11

Decode Pager Motor Duration ............................................................................................... 9-12

Night Mode (DS8108-HC Only) .............................................................................................. 9-13

Low Power Mode ................................................................................................................... 9-15

Hand-held Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................ 9-18

Hands-free Mode ................................................................................................................... 9-19

Hand-held Decode Aiming Pattern ......................................................................................... 9-20

Presentation (Hands-free) Decode Aiming Pattern ................................................................ 9-21

Picklist Mode .......................................................................................................................... 9-22

Continuous Bar Code Read ................................................................................................... 9-23

Unique Bar Code Reporting ................................................................................................... 9-23

Decode Session Timeout ....................................................................................................... 9-24

Hands-free Decode Session Timeout .................................................................................... 9-24

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................................ 9-25

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols ...................................................................... 9-25

Triggered Timeout, Same Symbol ......................................................................................... 9-26

Mobile Phone/Display Mode .................................................................................................. 9-27

PDF Prioritization ................................................................................................................... 9-28

PDF Prioritization Timeout ..................................................................................................... 9-28

Presentation (Hands-free) Mode Field of View ...................................................................... 9-29

Decoding Illumination ............................................................................................................. 9-29

Illumination Brightness ........................................................................................................... 9-30

Motion Tolerance (Hand-held Trigger Modes Only) ............................................................... 9-31

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ............................................................................................ 9-31

Enter Key ............................................................................................................................... 9-31

Tab Key .................................................................................................................................. 9-31

Transmit Code ID Character .................................................................................................. 9-32

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Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................................ 9-33

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................................ 9-34

FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................................... 9-36

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................................ 9-37

Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval ................................................................................................ 9-38

Chapter 10: Image Capture Preferences

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

Setting Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 10-1

Scanning Sequence Examples .............................................................................................. 10-2

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

Image Capture Preferences Parameter Defaults ......................................................................... 10-2

Image Capture Preferences ......................................................................................................... 10-4

Operational Modes ................................................................................................................. 10-4

Image Capture Illumination .................................................................................................... 10-5

Image Capture Autoexposure ................................................................................................ 10-5

Fixed Exposure ...................................................................................................................... 10-6

Fixed Gain .............................................................................................................................. 10-6

Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode ............................................................................ 10-7

Snapshot Mode Timeout ........................................................................................................ 10-8

Snapshot Aiming Pattern ....................................................................................................... 10-9

Silence Operational Mode Changes ...................................................................................... 10-9

Image Cropping .................................................................................................................... 10-10

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

Image Size (Number of Pixels) ............................................................................................ 10-12

Image Brightness (Target White) ......................................................................................... 10-13

JPEG Image Options ........................................................................................................... 10-13

JPEG Quality Value ............................................................................................................. 10-14

JPEG Size Value .................................................................................................................. 10-14

Image Enhancement ............................................................................................................ 10-15

Image File Format Selector .................................................................................................. 10-16

Image Rotation ..................................................................................................................... 10-17

Bits Per Pixel ........................................................................................................................ 10-18

Signature Capture ................................................................................................................ 10-19

Signature Capture File Format Selector ............................................................................... 10-20

Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel .......................................................................................... 10-21

Signature Capture Width ...................................................................................................... 10-22

Signature Capture Height ..................................................................................................... 10-22

Signature Capture JPEG Quality ......................................................................................... 10-22

Video View Finder ................................................................................................................ 10-23

Video View Finder Image Size ............................................................................................. 10-23

Chapter 11: Symbologies

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

Setting Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 11-1

Scanning Sequence Examples .............................................................................................. 11-2

Errors While Scanning ........................................................................................................... 11-2

Symbology Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................... 11-2

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Enable/Disable All Code Types ................................................................................................... 11-8

UPC/EAN/JAN ............................................................................................................................. 11-9

UPC-A .................................................................................................................................... 11-9

UPC-E .................................................................................................................................... 11-9

UPC-E1 ................................................................................................................................ 11-10

EAN-8/JAN-8 ........................................................................................................................ 11-10

EAN-13/JAN-13 .................................................................................................................... 11-11

Bookland EAN ...................................................................................................................... 11-11

Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................................ 11-12

ISSN EAN ............................................................................................................................ 11-13

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ............................................................................... 11-14

User-Programmable Supplementals .................................................................................... 11-17

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ......................................................................... 11-17

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format ...................................................................... 11-18

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ................................................................................................ 11-19

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ................................................................................................ 11-19

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit .............................................................................................. 11-20

UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................................. 11-21

UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................................. 11-22

UPC-E1 Preamble ................................................................................................................ 11-23

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A .................................................................................................... 11-24

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A .................................................................................................. 11-24

EAN/JAN Zero Extend ......................................................................................................... 11-25

UCC Coupon Extended Code .............................................................................................. 11-25

Coupon Report ..................................................................................................................... 11-26

UPC Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................... 11-27

Code 128 ................................................................................................................................... 11-28

Set Lengths for Code 128 .................................................................................................... 11-28

GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ...................................................................................... 11-30

ISBT 128 .............................................................................................................................. 11-30

ISBT Concatenation ............................................................................................................. 11-31

Check ISBT Table ................................................................................................................ 11-32

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ........................................................................................ 11-32

Code 128 <FNC4> ............................................................................................................... 11-33

Code 128 Security Level ...................................................................................................... 11-34

Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone ........................................................................................... 11-36

Code 39 ..................................................................................................................................... 11-37

Trioptic Code 39 ................................................................................................................... 11-37

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ............................................................................................... 11-38

Code 32 Prefix ..................................................................................................................... 11-38

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

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ......................................................................................... 11-40

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ............................................................................................. 11-41

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ........................................................................................... 11-41

Code 39 Security Level ........................................................................................................ 11-42

Code 39 Reduced Quiet Zone ............................................................................................. 11-44

Code 93 ..................................................................................................................................... 11-45

Set Lengths for Code 93 ...................................................................................................... 11-45

Code 11 ..................................................................................................................................... 11-47

Set Lengths for Code 11 ...................................................................................................... 11-47

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Code 11 Check Digit Verification ......................................................................................... 11-49

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits ........................................................................................... 11-50

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) .............................................................................................................. 11-51

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................ 11-51

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................ 11-53

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................................ 11-54

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ................................................................................................... 11-54

I 2 of 5 Security Level ........................................................................................................... 11-55

I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................ 11-56

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) ................................................................................................................. 11-57

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................................. 11-57

Codabar (NW - 7) ....................................................................................................................... 11-59

Set Lengths for Codabar ...................................................................................................... 11-59

CLSI Editing ......................................................................................................................... 11-61

NOTIS Editing ...................................................................................................................... 11-61

Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters ......................................................... 11-62

MSI ............................................................................................................................................. 11-63

Set Lengths for MSI ............................................................................................................. 11-63

MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................................. 11-65

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................................ 11-65

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ................................................................................................... 11-66

MSI Reduced Quiet Zone ..................................................................................................... 11-66

Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................ 11-67

Matrix 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................... 11-68

Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 11-68

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ...................................................................................................... 11-70

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ....................................................................................... 11-70

Korean 3 of 5 ............................................................................................................................. 11-71

Inverse 1D .................................................................................................................................. 11-72

GS1 DataBar .............................................................................................................................. 11-73

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14) .................................................. 11-73

GS1 DataBar Limited ........................................................................................................... 11-73

GS1 DataBar Expanded ....................................................................................................... 11-74

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN/JAN ............................................................................. 11-74

GS1 DataBar Security Level ................................................................................................ 11-75

GS1 DataBar Limited Margin Check .................................................................................... 11-76

Symbology-Specific Security Features ...................................................................................... 11-77

Redundancy Level ............................................................................................................... 11-77

Security Level ....................................................................................................................... 11-79

1D Quiet Zone Level ............................................................................................................ 11-80

Intercharacter Gap Size ....................................................................................................... 11-81

Composite .................................................................................................................................. 11-82

Composite CC-C .................................................................................................................. 11-82

Composite CC-A/B ............................................................................................................... 11-82

Composite TLC-39 ............................................................................................................... 11-83

Composite Inverse ............................................................................................................... 11-83

UPC Composite Mode ......................................................................................................... 11-84

Composite Beep Mode ......................................................................................................... 11-85

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................................................ 11-85

2D Symbologies ......................................................................................................................... 11-86

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PDF417 ................................................................................................................................ 11-86

MicroPDF417 ....................................................................................................................... 11-86

Code 128 Emulation ............................................................................................................. 11-87

Data Matrix ........................................................................................................................... 11-88

GS1 Data Matrix ................................................................................................................... 11-88

Data Matrix Inverse .............................................................................................. .......... ...... 11-89

Decode Data Matrix Mirror Images ...................................................................................... 11-90

Maxicode .............................................................................................................................. 11-91

QR Code .............................................................................................................................. 11-92

GS1 QR ............................................................................................................................... 11-92

MicroQR ............................................................................................................................... 11-93

Aztec .................................................................................................................................... 11-93

Aztec Inverse ....................................................................................................................... 11-94

Han Xin ................................................................................................................................ 11-95

Han Xin Inverse .................................................................................................................... 11-96

Macro PDF Features .................................................................................................................. 11-97

Flush Macro Buffer ............................................................................................................... 11-97

Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................................ 11-97

Postal Codes .............................................................................................................................. 11-98

US Postnet ........................................................................................................................... 11-98

US Planet ............................................................................................................................. 11-98

Transmit US Postal Check Digit ........................................................................................... 11-99

UK Postal ............................................................................................................................. 11-99

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ......................................................................................... 11-100

Japan Postal ...................................................................................................................... 11-100

Australia Post ..................................................................................................................... 11-101

Australia Post Format ......................................................................................................... 11-102

Netherlands KIX Code ...................................................................................................... 11-103

USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ................................................................................ 11-103

UPU FICS Postal ............................................................................................................... 11-104

Mailmark ............................................................................................................................. 11-104

Chapter 12: OCR Programming

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

Setting Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 12-1

Scanning Sequence Examples .............................................................................................. 12-2

Errors While Scanning ........................................................................................................... 12-2

OCR Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................................. 12-2

OCR Programming Parameters ................................................................................................... 12-3

OCR-A .................................................................................................................................... 12-3

OCR-A Variant ....................................................................................................................... 12-4

OCR-B .................................................................................................................................... 12-5

OCR-B Variant ....................................................................................................................... 12-6

MICR E13B .......................................................................................................................... 12-10

US Currency Serial Number ................................................................................................. 12-11

OCR Orientation ................................................................................................................... 12-11

OCR Lines ............................................................................................................................ 12-13

OCR Minimum Characters ................................................................................................... 12-13

OCR Maximum Characters .................................................................................................. 12-14

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OCR Subset ......................................................................................................................... 12-14

OCR Quiet Zone .................................................................................................................. 12-15

OCR Template ..................................................................................................................... 12-15

OCR Check Digit Modulus ................................................................................................... 12-25

OCR Check Digit Multiplier .................................................................................................. 12-26

OCR Check Digit Validation ................................................................................................. 12-27

Inverse OCR ........................................................................................................................ 12-32

Chapter 13: Intelligent Document Capture

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

The IDC Process .......................................................................................................................... 13-1

Bar Code Acceptance Test .................................................................................................... 13-2

Capture Region Determination ............................................................................................... 13-2

Image Post Processing .......................................................................................................... 13-3

Data Transmission ................................................................................................................. 13-3

PC Application and Programming Support .................................................................................. 13-3

Setting Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 13-4

Scanning Sequence Examples .............................................................................................. 13-4

Errors While Scanning ........................................................................................................... 13-4

Image Document Capture Parameter Defaults ...................................................................... 13-5

IDC Operating Mode .............................................................................................................. 13-7

IDC Symbology ...................................................................................................................... 13-8

IDC X Coordinate ................................................................................................................... 13-9

IDC Y Coordinate ................................................................................................................... 13-9

IDC Width ............................................................................................................................. 13-10

IDC Height ............................................................................................................................ 13-10

IDC Aspect ........................................................................................................................... 13-11

IDC File Format Selector ...................................................................................................... 13-11

IDC Bits Per Pixel ................................................................................................................. 13-12

IDC JPEG Quality ................................................................................................................ 13-12

IDC Find Box Outline ........................................................................................................... 13-13

IDC Minimum Text Length ................................................................................................... 13-13

IDC Maximum Text Length .................................................................................................. 13-14

IDC Captured Image Brighten .............................................................................................. 13-14

IDC Captured Image Sharpen .............................................................................................. 13-15

IDC Border Type .................................................................................................................. 13-16

IDC Delay Time .................................................................................................................... 13-17

IDC Zoom Limit .................................................................................................................... 13-17

IDC Maximum Rotation ........................................................................................................ 13-18

Quick Start ................................................................................................................................. 13-19

Sample IDC Setup .................................................................................... ........... .......... ...... 13-19

IDC Demonstrations ............................................................................................................. 13-20

Other Suggestions ............................................................................................................... 13-21

Quick Start Form .................................................................................................................. 13-21

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Chapter 14: DigiMarc Bar code

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

DigiMarc Symbology Selection .................................................................................................... 14-1

Picklist .................................................................................................................................... 14-1

DigiMarc Bar Codes ..................................................................................................................... 14-2

Chapter 15: Driver’s License Set Up (DS8108-DL)

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 15-1

Driver’s License Parsing .............................................................................................................. 15-2

Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing) ............................... 15-3

Embedded Driver's License Parsing Criteria - Code Type ..................................................... 15-3

Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes ................................................................................ 15-4

AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes ............................................................................................. 15-7

Parser Version ID Bar Code ................................................................................................. 15-17

User Preferences ....................................................................................................................... 15-17

Set Default Parameter .......................................................................................................... 15-17

Output Gender as M or F ..................................................................................................... 15-17

Date Format ......................................................................................................................... 15-18

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................................ 15-20

Parsing Rule Example ............................................................................................................... 15-39

Embedded Driver's License Parsing ADF Example ............................................................. 15-43

Chapter 16: 123Scan and Software Tools

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 16-1

123Scan ....................................................................................................................................... 16-1

Communication with 123Scan ................................................................................................ 16-2

123Scan Requirements .......................................................................................................... 16-2

123Scan Information .............................................................................................................. 16-3

Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos ................................................................. 16-3

Scanner Control App .................................................................................................................... 16-4

Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) ................................................................................................ 16-4

Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) ................................................................................................ 16-5

Programming Options ............................................................................................................ 16-5

MDF Terms and Definitions ................................................................................................... 16-5

Preferred Symbol ......................................................................................................................... 16-6

Programming Options ............................................................................................................ 16-6

Appendix A: Standard Parameter Defaults

Appendix B: Numeric Bar Codes

Numeric Bar Codes ....................................................................................................................... B-1

Cancel ........................................................................................................................................... B-3

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Appendix C: Alphanumeric Bar Codes

Cancel ........................................................................................................................................... C-1

Alphanumeric Bar Codes .............................................................................................................. C-2

Appendix D: ASCII Character Sets

Appendix E: Programming Reference

Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................................ E-1

AIM Code Identifiers ..................................................................................................................... E-3

Appendix F: Communication Protocol Functionality

Functionality Supported via Communication (Cable) Interface ...................................................... F-1

Appendix G: Country Codes

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

USB and Keyboard Wedge Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ....................................... G-2

Appendix H: Country Code Pages

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

Country Code Page Defaults ........................................................................................................ H-1

Country Code Page Bar Codes .................................................................................................... H-5

Appendix I: CJK Decode Control

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

CJK Control Parameters ................................................................................................................. I-2

Unicode Output Control ............................................................................................................. I-2

CJK Output Method to Windows Host ....................................................................................... I-3

Non-CJK UTF Bar Code Output ................................................................................................ I-5

Unicode/CJK Decode Setup with Windows Host ............................................................................ I-7

Setting Up the Windows Registry Table for Unicode Universal Output .................................... I-7

Adding CJK IME on Windows ................................................................................................... I-7

Selecting the Simplified Chinese Input Method on the Host ..................................................... I-8

Selecting the Traditional Chinese Input Method on the Host .................................................... I-9

Appendix J: Signature Capture Code

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

Code Structure ............................................................................................................................... J-1

Signature Capture Area .................................................................. .......... ........... .................... J-1

CapCode Pattern Structure ...................................................................................................... J-2

Start / Stop Patterns ....................................................................................................................... J-2

Dimensions .................................................................................................................................... J-3

Data Format ................................................................................................................................... J-3

Additional Capabilities .................................................................................................................... J-4

Signature Boxes ............................................................................................................................ J-4

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Appendix K: Non-Parameter Attributes (Attribute Data Dictionary)

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

Attributes ....................................................................................................................................... K-1

Model Number ......................................................................................................................... K-1

Serial Number ......................................................................................................................... K-1

Date of Manufacture ........................................................................................................... ..... K-2

Date of First Programming ...................................................................................................... K-2

Configuration Filename ........................................................................................................... K-2

Beeper/LED ............................................................................................................................. K-3

Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................................. K-4

Beep on Next Bootup .............................................................................................................. K-4

Reboot ..................................................................................................................................... K-4

Host Trigger Session ............................................................................................................... K-4

Firmware Version .................................................................................................................... K-5

Scankit Version ....................................................................................................................... K-5

Appendix L: Sample Bar Codes

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................................... L-1

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

UPC-A with 2-digit Add-on ....................................................................................................... L-1

UPC-A with 5-digit Add-on ....................................................................................................... L-2

UPC-E ...................................................................................................................................... L-2

UPC-E with 2-digit Add-on ....................................................................................................... L-2

UPC-E with 5-digit Add-on ....................................................................................................... L-3

EAN-8 ....................................................................................................................................... L-3

EAN-13, 100% ......................................................................................................................... L-3

EAN-13 with 2-digit Add-on ...................................................................................................... L-4

EAN-13 with 5-digit Add-on ...................................................................................................... L-4

Code 128 ....................................................................................................................................... L-4

GS1-128 ................................................................................................................................... L-5

Code 39 ......................................................................................................................................... L-5

Code 93 ......................................................................................................................................... L-5

Code 11 with 2 Check Digits .......................................................................................................... L-6

Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................................................... L-6

MSI with 2 Check Digits ................................................................................................................. L-6

Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................ L-7

Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................... L-7

Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................................. L-7

GS1 DataBar .................................................................................................................................. L-8

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14)....................................................... L-8

GS1 DataBar Limited ............................................................................................................... L-8

GS1 DataBar Expanded ........................................................................................................... L-9

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................................. L-9

PDF417 .................................................................................................................................... L-9

Data Matrix ............................................................................................................................... L-9

GS1 Data Matrix ..................................................................................................................... L-10

Maxicode ................................................................................................................................ L-10

QR Code ................................................................................................................................ L-10

GS1 QR .................................................................................................................................. L-11

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MicroQR ................................................................................................................................. L-11

Aztec ...................................................................................................................................... L-11

Han Xin .................................................................................................................................. L-12

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................................ L-12

US Postnet ............................................................................................................................. L-12

UK Postal ............................................................................................................................... L-12

Japan Postal .......................................................................................................................... L-13

Australian Post ....................................................................................................................... L-13

OCR ............................................................................................................................................. L-14

OCR-A .................................................................................................................................... L-14

OCR-B .................................................................................................................................... L-14

MICR E13B ............................................................................................................................ L-14

US Currency ........................................................................................................................... L-14

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

The DS8108 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating,
maintaining, and troubleshooting the DS8108 digital scanner.

Configurations

This guide includes the DS8108 series digital scanner configurations listed below.

Model Configuration Description

DS8108-HC4000BVZWW DS8108: Area Imager , Healthcare, Healthcare White, Pager

DS8108-SR00007ZZWW DS8108: Area Imager, Standard Range, T wilight Black

DS8108-SR00006ZZWW DS8108: Area Imager, Standard Range, Nova White

DS8108-DL00007ZZWW DS8108: Area Imager, Standard Range, DL Parsing, Twilight Black

DS8108-DL00006ZZWW DS8108: Area Imager, Standard Range, DL Parsing, Nova White

DS8108-SR00007ZCWW DS8108: Area Imager, Standard Range, Checkpoint EAS, Twilight Black

DS8108-SR00007ZZK DS8108: Area Imager, Standard Range, Korea and India only, Twilight Black

DS8108-TT00007ZZJP DS8108: Area Imager, Standard Range with Toshiba Tec, Corded, Twilight

Black - Japan only

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Related Product Line Configurations/Accessories

The product configurations related to the DS8108 digital scanner are as follows.

NOTES Check Solution Builder for additional information regarding all available accessories , and the latest

available configurations.

Product ID Description

Stands

20-71043-04R Gooseneck Intellistand; Black
20-71043-0BR Gooseneck Intellistand; Healthcare White
21-71043-0BR Cup; Healthcare White
21-71043-04R Cup; Black
22-71043-0BR Gooseneck Intellistand, Weighted; Healthcare White
STND-GS00UNC-04 Universal Gooseneck Intellistand; Black
STND-DC0081C-04 Document Capture Stand; Black
20-67176-01R Desktop Holder
11-66553-06R Wall Mount Holder

Cables

The full list of supported cables can be found at:

https://partnerportal.zebra.com/PartnerPortal/product_services/downloads_z/barcode_scanners/Universal-Cable­Guide-Bar-Code-Scanners.xlsx.

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, Data Capture provides beeper and LED definitions, scanning instructions and tips, and decode

ranges.

•

Chapter 3, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, & Technical Specifications provides suggested scanner

maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts).

•

Chapter 4, USB Interface describes how to set up the scanner with a USB host.

•

Chapter 5, SSI Interface describes the system requirements of the Simple Serial Interface (SSI), which

provides a communications link between Zebra decoders and a serial host.

•

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

•

Chapter 7, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to set up the scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host.

•

Chapter 8, Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a keyboard wedge interface with the scanner.

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•

Chapter 9, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options describes each user pr efer en ce featu re an d provid es

programming bar codes for selecting these features.

•

Chapter 10, Image Capture Preferenc es describes imaging preference features and provides programming

bar codes for selecting these features.

•

Chapter 11, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for

selecting these features.

•

Chapter 12, OCR Programming describes how to set up the scanner for OCR programming.

•

Chapter 13, Intelligent Document Capture describes IDC, an advanced image processing firmware, including

IDC functionality, parameter bar codes to control its features, and a quick start procedure.

•

Chapter 14, DigiMarc Bar code provides bar codes to either enable or disable DigiM a rc Bar co de , a

machine-readable code that is invisible to people.

•

Chapter 15, Driver’s License Set Up (DS8108-DL) describes how to program the DS8108-DL scanner to

read and use the data contained in the 2D bar codes on US driver's licenses and AAMVA compliant ID cards.

•

Chapter 16, 123Scan and Software Tools describes the Zebra software tools available for cust om izin g

scanner operation.

•

Appendix A, Standard Parameter Defaults provides a table of all host and miscellaneous scanner defaults.

•

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

numeric values.

•

Appendix C, Alphanumeric Bar Code s includes the alph anumeric bar codes to scan for parameter s requiring

specific alphanumeric values.

•

Appendix D, ASCII Character Sets provides tables for ASCII character values and other character sets.

•

Appendix E, Programming Reference provides tables for Symbol code identifiers, AIM code identifiers, and

modifier characters.

•

Appendix F, Communication Protocol Functionality lists supported scanner functionality by communication

protocol.

•

Appendix G, Country Codes provides bar codes for programming the country keyboard type for the USB

keyboard (HID) device and the keyboard wedge host.

•

Appendix H, Country Code Pages provides bar codes for selecting code pages for the country keyboard

type.

•

Appendix I, CJK Decode Control describes control parameters for Unicode/CJK (Chinese, Japanese,

Korean) bar code decode through USB HID Keyboard Emulation mode.

•

Appendix J, Signature Capture Code describes CapCode, a special pattern that encloses a signature area

on a document and allows the scanner to capture a signature.

•

Appendix K, Non-Parameter Attributes (Attribute Data Dictionary) defines non-parameter attributes.

•

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

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

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•

Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this guide

• Related documents

•

Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Parameter names and options

• Parameter bar code captions

• Dialog box, window, and screen names

• Drop-down list and list box names

• Check box and radio button names

• Icons on a screen

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen.

•

Bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

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

•

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

Related Documents and Software

The following documents provide more information about the DS8108 scanner and other reference information.

•

DS8108 Quick Start Guide, p/n MN-002927-xx, provides general information for getting started with the
DS8108 scanner, and includes basic set up and operation instructions.

•

Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide , p/n 7 2E-696 80- xx, pro vides infor matio n on ADF, a mean s of
customizing data before transmission to a host.

•

Multicode Data Formatting and Preferred Symbol, p/n MN-002895-xx, provides information on Multicode
Data Formatting (MDF), which enables a 2D imaging scanner to scan all bar codes on a label, and then
modify and transmit the data to meet host application requirements.

•

Toshiba TEC Programmer’s Guide, p/n MN-002707-xx, provides information on programming the Toshiba
TEC USB device type.

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

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Zebra Global Customer Support for your region. Contact
information is available at:

When contacting support, please have the following information available:

•

Serial number of the unit

•

Model number or product name

•

Software type and version number.
Zebra responds to calls by email, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements.
If your problem cannot be solved by Zebra Customer 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 un its improperly can possibly void the warranty.

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

About This Guide xxiii

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

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CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

Introduction

The DS8108 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and transfer with a light-weight,
Hands-free/Hand-held design. The digital scanner’s Intellistand seamlessly accommodates both counter top and
Hand-held use. Whether in Presentation (Hands-free) or Hand -held mode, the di gital scanner ensur es comfort and
ease of use for extended periods of time.

Figure 1-1 DS8108 Digital Scanner

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Interfaces

The DS8108 digital scanner supports:

•

USB connection to a host. The digital scanner automatically detects the USB host interface type and uses

the default setting (USB Keyboard HID). If the default (*) does not meet your requirements, select another

USB interface type by scanning programming bar code menus. See Appendix G, Country Codes for the

interface supported international keyboards (for Windows® environment).

•

Standard RS-232 connection to a host. The digital scan ner automatically detects the RS-232 host interface

type and uses the default setting (Standard RS-232). If the default (*) does not meet your requir ements,

select another RS-232 interface type by scanning programming bar co de menus.

•

Connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. The digital scanner automatically detects the IBM host interface type

but does not select a default setting. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital scanner

with the IBM terminal.

•

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

automatically detects the Keyboard Wedge host interface type and uses the default setting (IBM AT

Notebook). If the default (*) does not meet your requirements, scan IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles on

page 8-4. See Appendix G, Country Codes for the interface supported international ke yboards (for

Windows® environment).

•

Configuration via 123Scan.

Unpacking

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

The digital scanner ships with the DS8108 Quick Start Guide. The following required accessories must be ordered:

•

Interface cable for the appropriate interface.

•

Universal power supply, if the interface requires this.

•

Intellistand for Hands-free operation of the DS8108.

•

Document Capture Stand for capturing images on documents.
See Related Product Line Configurations/Accessories on page xx. For additional items, contact a local Zebra

representative or business partner.

NOTE For a list of supported scanner functionality by communication protocol, see Appendix F, Communication

Protocol Functionality.

Setting Up the Digital Scanner

Interface cable
modular connector

To host

Cable interface port

Interface cable modular
connector clip

Installing the Interface Cable

1. Insert the interface cable modular connector into the interface cable port on the rear of the digital scanner until

you hear a click.

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-2 Installing the Cable - DS8108

IMPORTANT Insert the cable into the cable interface port until a click sounds.

If you already have existing non shielded cables from legacy products (such as the LS2208) they
can be reused. However, be aware that the shielded cables provide improved ESD performance.
For regional information about cables and cable compatibility, go to the Zebra Partner Portal at:

https://partnerportal.zebra.com/PartnerPortal/product_services/downloads_z/barcode_scanners/
Universal-Cable-Guide-Bar-Code-Scanners.xlsx.

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

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

connections).

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Removing the Interface Cable

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

Figure 1-3 Removing the Cable

2. Carefully slide out the cable.

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

Connecting Power (if required)

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

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

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

Configuring the Digital Scanner

To configure the digital scanner use the bar codes included in this manual, or use the 123Scan configuration
program. See Chapter 9, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options , and Chapter 11, Symbologies for information
about programming the digital scanner using bar code menus. See Chapter 16, 123Scan and Software Tools for
information on using this configuration program. Also see each host-specific chapter to set up connection to a
specific host type.