Zebra DS8178 User Manual

DS8178

MN-002752-02

Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

DS8178 DIGITAL SCANNER

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

MN-002752-02

Revision A

March 2017

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Revision History

Changes to the original guide are listed below:

Change Date Description

Rev . A 01/2017 Initial Release
Rev . A 03/2017 Updated:

.

- Sample bar codes appendix

- OCR chapter

- Uncropped image sizes

- Maintenance/Tech Specs chapter name

- Matrix 2 of 5 default

- Parameter name change: GS1 DataBar-14 to GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional
Added:

- DigiMarc chapter

- Unpairing note

- Baud Rate 4800 (removed note: The digital scann er d oes n ot supp or t b aud ra te s
below 9600)

- Troubleshooting bar codes

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Revision History................................................................................................................................. ii

About This Guide

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

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

Digital Scanner........................................................................................................................... xix

Cradles....................................................................................................................................... xx

Related Product Line Configurations............................................................................................... xx

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

Chapter Descriptions .............................................................................................................................xxi

Notational Conventions................................................................................................................... xxii

Related Documents ....................................................................................................................... xxiii

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

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

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

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

DS8178 Features ........................................................................................................................... 1-2

Cradle Features ............................................................................................................................. 1-2

Standard Cradle ....................................................................................................................... 1-3

Presentation Cradle ................................................................................................................. 1-4

Connecting the Cradle ............................................................................................................. 1-4

Changing the Host Interface .................................................................................................... 1-4

Using a DC Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 1-5

Mounting the Cradle ................................................................................................................. 1-5

Using the Document Capture Stand .............................................................................................. 1-6

Charging the DS8178 Battery ........................................................................................................ 1-7

Recovering a Discharged Battery ............................................................................................ 1-7

Shutting Off the Digital Scanner Battery .................................................................................. 1-8

Inserting the Battery ................................................................................................................. 1-9

Removing the Battery ............................................................................................................. 1-11

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradles ............................................................................................ 1-12

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Sending Data to the Host Computer ............................................................................................ 1-13

Pairing .................................................................................................................................... 1-13

Lost Connection to Host ......................................................................................................... 1-13

Configuring the Scanner .............................................................................................................. 1-13

Radio Communications ................................................................................................................ 1-13

Accessories .................................................................................................................................. 1-14

Chapter 2: Data Capture

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

Beeper and LED Indications .......................................................................................................... 2-1

Digital Scanner Indications ....................................................................................................... 2-1

Cradle LED Indications ............................................................................................................ 2-4

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

Hand-Held Scanning ................................................................................................................ 2-5

Hands-Free Scanning .............................................................................................................. 2-6

Aiming with Digital Scanner ..................................................................................................... 2-7

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

Chapter 3: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications

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

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

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

Approved Cleaners for Standard DS8178 Digital Scanners

and CR8178 Cradles .......................................................................................................... 3-2

Approved Disinfectant Cleaners for Healthcare Configurations

of the DS8178 Digital Scanners and CR8178 Cradles ...................................................... 3-2

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

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

Dump Scanner Parameters ...................................................................................................... 3-7

Send Versions .......................................................................................................................... 3-8

Report Software Version .................................................................................................... 3-8

Serial Number .................................................................................................................... 3-8

Manufacturing Information ................................................................................................. 3-8

Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................ 3-9

Cradle Signal Descriptions ........................................................................................................... 3-13

Chapter 4: Radio Communications

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

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

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

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

Radio Communications Parameter Defaults .................................................................................. 4-2

Wireless Beeper Definitions ........................................................................................................... 4-4

Radio Communication Host Types ................................................................................................ 4-4

Bluetooth Classic vs. Low Energy Bluetooth ............................................................................ 4-4

Cradle ....................................................................................................................................... 4-4

Human Interface Device (HID) Keyboard Emulation ................................................................ 4-5

Simple Serial Interface (SSI) .................................................................................................... 4-6

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Serial Port Profile (SPP) ........................................................................................................... 4-8

Bluetooth Technology Profile Support ...................................................................................... 4-9

Master/Slave Set Up ................................................................................................................ 4-9

Master ................................................................................................................................ 4-9

Slave .................................................................................................................................. 4-9

Bluetooth Friendly Name ............................................................................................................... 4-9

Discoverable Mode ................................................................................................................ 4-10

Wi-Fi Friendly Mode ..................................................................................................................... 4-11

Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 4-11

Wi-Fi Friendly Channel Exclusion .......................................................................................... 4-11

Wi-Fi Channel Exclusion .................................................................................................. 4-11

Radio Output Power ..................................................................................................................... 4-13

Link Supervision Timeout ....................................................................................................... 4-14

Bluetooth Radio State .................................................................................................................. 4-15

HID Host Parameters ................................................................................................................... 4-15

Bluetooth HID - Wait for Connection ...................................................................................... 4-15

HID Features for Apple iOS ................................................................................................... 4-16

HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 4-17

HID CAPS Lock Override ....................................................................................................... 4-17

HID Ignore Unknown Characters ........................................................................................... 4-18

Emulate Keypad ..................................................................................................................... 4-18

Fast HID Keyboard ................................................................................................................. 4-19

Quick Keypad Emulation ........................................................................................................ 4-19

HID Keyboard FN1 Substitution ............................................................................................. 4-20

HID Function Key Mapping .................................................................................................... 4-20

Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................. 4-21

Convert Case ......................................................................................................................... 4-21

Auto-Reconnect Feature .............................................................................................................. 4-22

Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback ...................................................................................... 4-22

Reconnect Attempt Interval .................................................................................................... 4-23

Auto-Reconnect ..................................................................................................................... 4-24

Out of Range Indicator ................................................................................................................. 4-24

Beep on Insertion ......................................................................................................................... 4-25

Beep on <BEL> ............................................................................................................................ 4-25

Digital Scanner(s) To Cradle Support .......................................................................................... 4-26

Modes of Operation ................................................................................................................ 4-26

Point-to-Point Communication ......................................................................................... 4-26

Multipoint-to-Point Communication .................................................................................. 4-26

Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only) .............................................................................. 4-27

Pairing .................................................................................................................................... 4-27

Pairing Modes .................................................................................................................. 4-27

Lock Override ................................................................................................................... 4-28

Pairing Methods ..................................................................................................................... 4-29

Unpairing .......................................................................................................................... 4-29

Toggle Pairing .................................................................................................................. 4-30

Pairing Bar Code Format ....................................................................................................... 4-30

Pairing Bar Code Example ............................................................................................... 4-30

Connection Maintenance Interval ........................................................................................... 4-31

Considerations ................................................................................................................. 4-31

Batch Mode .................................................................................................................................. 4-33

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Modes of Operation .......................................................................................................... 4-33

Persistent Batch Storage ............................................................................................................. 4-35

Page Button ................................................................................................................................. 4-36

Page Options ............................................................................................................................... 4-37

Page Mode ............................................................................................................................. 4-37

Page State Timeout ............................................................................................................... 4-37

Bluetooth Classic and/or Low Energy (Cradle Host Only) ........................................................... 4-38

Bluetooth Security ........................................................................................................................ 4-38

PIN Code ................................................................................................................................ 4-38

Variable PIN Code ............................................................................................................ 4-39

Bluetooth Security Levels ....................................................................................................... 4-40

Bluetooth Radio, Linking, and Batch Operation ........................................................................... 4-41

Setting Up an iOS or Android Product To Work With The Digital Scanner ............................ 4-41

Chapter 5: User Preferences

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

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

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

User Preferences Parameter Defaults ........................................................................................... 5-2

Parameters .................................................................................................................................... 5-5

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

Parameter Bar Code Scanning ................................................................................................ 5-6

Beep After Good Decode ......................................................................................................... 5-6

Direct Decode Indicator ............................................................................................................ 5-7

Beeper Volume ........................................................................................................................ 5-8

Beeper Tone ............................................................................................................................ 5-9

Beeper Duration ..................................................................................................................... 5-10

Suppress Power Up Beeps .................................................................................................... 5-10

Decode Pager Motor (DS8178-HC Only) ............................................................................... 5-11

Decode Pager Motor Duration (DS8178-HC Only) ................................................................ 5-11

Night Mode Trigger (DS8178-HC Only) ................................................................................. 5-13

Night Mode Toggle ........................................................................................................... 5-13

Lamp Mode ............................................................................................................................ 5-13

Lamp Mode Control ................................................................................................................ 5-14

Lamp Mode Timeout .............................................................................................................. 5-15

Low Power Mode ................................................................................................................... 5-16

Time Delay to Low Power Mode ............................................................................................ 5-17

Timeout to Low Power Mode from Auto Aim .......................................................................... 5-19

Hand-Held Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................ 5-20

Hands-Free Mode .................................................................................................................. 5-21

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................ 5-22

Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern ...................................................................................... 5-23

Picklist Mode .......................................................................................................................... 5-24

FIPS Mode ............................................................................................................................. 5-25

Continuous Bar Code Read ................................................................................................... 5-25

Unique Bar Code Reporting ................................................................................................... 5-26

Decode Session Timeout ....................................................................................................... 5-26

Hands-free Decode Session Timeout .................................................................................... 5-27

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................................ 5-28

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Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols ...................................................................... 5-28

Triggered Timeout, Same Symbol ......................................................................................... 5-29

Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) ............................................................................. 5-30

Mobile Phone/Display Mode .................................................................................................. 5-31

PDF Prioritization ................................................................................................................... 5-32

PDF Prioritization Timeout ..................................................................................................... 5-33

Presentation Mode Field of View ........................................................................................... 5-33

Decoding Illumination ............................................................................................................. 5-34

Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger Modes Only) .............................................................. 5-34

Battery Threshold ................................................................................................................... 5-35

Add an Enter Key ................................................................................................................... 5-36

Transmit Code ID Character .................................................................................................. 5-36

Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................................ 5-38

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................................ 5-39

FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................................... 5-40

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................................ 5-41

Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval ................................................................................................ 5-42

Chapter 6: Imaging Preferences

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

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

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

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults ...................................................................................... 6-2

Imaging Preferences ...................................................................................................................... 6-4

Operational Modes ................................................................................................................... 6-4

Decode Mode ..................................................................................................................... 6-4

Snapshot Mode .................................................................................................................. 6-4

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

Image Capture Autoexposure .................................................................................................. 6-5

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

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

Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode .............................................................................. 6-7

Snapshot Mode Timeout .......................................................................................................... 6-8

Snapshot Aiming Pattern ......................................................................................................... 6-9

Silence Operational Mode Changes ........................................................................................ 6-9

Image Cropping ...................................................................................................................... 6-10

Crop to Pixel Addresses ......................................................................................................... 6-11

Image Size (Number of Pixels) .............................................................................................. 6-12

Image Brightness (Target White) ........................................................................................... 6-13

JPEG Image Options ............................................................................................................. 6-13

JPEG Target File Size ............................................................................................................ 6-14

JPEG Quality and Size Value ................................................................................................ 6-14

Image Enhancement .............................................................................................................. 6-15

Image File Format Selector .................................................................................................... 6-16

Image Rotation ....................................................................................................................... 6-17

Bits Per Pixel .......................................................................................................................... 6-18

Signature Capture .................................................................................................................. 6-19

Output File Format ......................... ........... .......... ........... ........... ....................................... 6-19

Signature Capture File Format Selector ................................................................................. 6-20

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Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel ............................................................................................ 6-21

Signature Capture Width ....................................................................................................... . 6-22

Signature Capture Height ....................................................................................................... 6-22

Signature Capture JPEG Quality ........................................................................................... 6-22

Chapter 7: USB Interface

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

Connecting a USB Interface .......................................................................................................... 7-1

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

USB Host Parameter ..................................................................................................................... 7-4

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

Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking .................................................................... 7-6

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

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

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

USB Convert Unknown to Code 39 .......................................................................................... 7-8

Emulate Keypad ....................................................................................................................... 7-8

Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ......................................................................................... 7-8

Quick Keypad Emulation .......................................................................................................... 7-9

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................................. 7-9

Function Key Mapping ........................................................................................................... 7-10

Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................. 7-10

Convert Case ......................................................................................................................... 7-11

USB Static CDC ..................................................................................................................... 7-11

Optional USB Parameters ............................................................................................................ 7-12

Ignore Beep ............................................................................................................................ 7-12

Ignore Bar Code Configuration .............................................................................................. 7-12

USB Polling Interval ............................................................................................................... 7-13

USB Fast HID ......................................................................................................................... 7-15

IBM Specification Version ...................................................................................................... 7-15

ASCII Character Sets for USB ..................................................................................................... 7-16

Chapter 8: SSI Interface

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

Communications ............................................................................................................................ 8-1

SSI Transactions ............................................................................................................................ 8-3

General Data Transactions ...................................................................................................... 8-3

ACK/NAK Handshaking ..................................................................................................... 8-3

Transfer of Decode Data .......................................................................................................... 8-4

ACK/NAK Enabled and Packeted Data .............................................................................. 8-4

ACK/NAK Enabled and Unpacketed ASCII Data ............................................................... 8-4

ACK/NAK Disabled and Packeted DECODE_DATA .......................................................... 8-5

ACK/NAK Disabled and Unpacketed ASCII Data .............................................................. 8-5

Communication Summary .............................................................................................................. 8-5

RTS/CTS Lines ........................................................................................................................ 8-5

ACK/NAK Option ...................................................................................................................... 8-5

Number of Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 8-5

Serial Response Time-out ........................................................................................................ 8-6

Retries ...................................................................................................................................... 8-6

Baud Rate, Stop Bits, Parity, Response Time-out, ACK/NAK Handshake .............................. 8-6

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Errors ....................................................................................................................................... 8-6

Things to Remember When Using SSI Communication ................................................................ 8-6

Using Time Delay to Low Power Mode with SSI ............................................................................ 8-7

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

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

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

Example Transaction ............................................................................................................... 8-9

Command from Host to Query Packet Size Supported by Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Response from Device with Packet Size Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Command from Host to Retrieve Diagnostic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Response from Device with Diagnostic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Simple Serial Interface Default Parameters ................................................................................. 8-10

SSI Host Parameters ................................................................................................................... 8-11

Select SSI Host ...................................................................................................................... 8-11

Baud Rate .............................................................................................................................. 8-12

Parity ...................................................................................................................................... 8-13

Check Parity ........................................................................................................................... 8-14

Stop Bits ................................................................................................................................. 8-14

Software Handshaking ........................................................................................................... 8-15

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

Decode Data Packet Format .................................................................................................. 8-16

Host Serial Response Time-out ............................................................................................. 8-17

Host Character Time-out ........................................................................................................ 8-18

Multipacket Option ................................................................................................................. 8-19

Interpacket Delay ................................................................................................................... 8-20

Event Reporting ........................................................................................................................... 8-21

Decode Event ......................................................................................................................... 8-21

Boot Up Event ........................................................................................................................ 8-22

Parameter Event .................................................................................................................... 8-22

Chapter 9: RS-232 Interface

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

Connecting an RS-232 Interface .................................................................................................... 9-2

RS-232 Parameter Defaults ........................................................................................................... 9-3

RS-232 Host Parameters ............................................................................................................... 9-4

RS-232 Host Types .................................................................................................................. 9-6

Baud Rate ................................................................................................................................ 9-8

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

Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................................ 9-10

Data Bits ................................................................................................................................. 9-10

Check Receive Errors ............................................................................................................ 9-11

Hardware Handshaking .......................................................................................................... 9-11

Software Handshaking ........................................................................................................... 9-13

Host Serial Response Time-out ............................................................................................. 9-15

RTS Line State ....................................................................................................................... 9-16

Beep on <BEL> ...................................................................................................................... 9-16

Intercharacter Delay ............................................................................................................... 9-17

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ..................................................................................................... 9-18

Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................................. 9-18

ASCII Character Set for RS-232 .................................................................................................. 9-18

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Chapter 10: IBM 468X / 469X Interface

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

Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ....................................................................................... 10-2

IBM Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................................... 10-3

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters ................................................................................................ 10-4

Port Address .......................................................................................................................... 10-4

Convert Unknown to Code 39 ................................................................................................ 10-5

RS-485 Beep Directive ........................................................................................................... 10-5

RS-485 Bar Code Configuration Directive ............................................................................. 10-6

IBM-485 Specification Version ............................................................................................... 10-6

Chapter 11: Keyboard Wedge Interface

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

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface .................................................................................... 11-2

Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ......................................................................................... 11-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters ................................ ........... ........... .......... ............................. 11-4

Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................................................................................................ 11-4

Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................................. 11-4

Keystroke Delay ..................................................................................................................... 11-5

Intra-Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................................. 11-5

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation .................................................................................... 11-6

Quick Keypad Emulation ........................................................................................................ 11-6

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

Caps Lock Override ............................................................................................................... 11-7

Convert Wedge Case ............................................................................................................. 11-8

Function Key Mapping ........................................................................................................... 11-8

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

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

Keyboard Maps ............................................................................... .......... ........... .......... ...... 11-10

ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ................................................................................ 11-10

Chapter 12: Symbologies

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

Scanning Sequence Examples .................................................................................................... 12-1

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

Symbology Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................... 12-2

Enable/Disable All Code Types ................................................................................................... 12-7

UPC/EAN ..................................................................................................................................... 12-8

Enable/Disable UPC-A ........................................................................................................... 12-8

Enable/Disable UPC-E ........................................................................................................... 12-8

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ......................................................................................................... 12-9

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 ................................................................................................ 12-9

Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 .......................................................................................... 12-10

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ............................................................................................. 12-10

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ............................................................................... 12-11

User-Programmable Supplementals .................................................................................... 12-14

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ......................................................................... 12-14

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format ...................................................................... 12-15

UPC Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................... 12-16

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Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ................................................................................................ 12-16

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ................................................................................................ 12-17

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit .............................................................................................. 12-17

UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................................. 12-18

UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................................. 12-19

UPC-E1 Preamble ................................................................................................................ 12-20

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A .................................................................................................... 12-21

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A .................................................................................................. 12-21

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ........................................................................................................... 12-22

Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................................ 12-22

UCC Coupon Extended Code .............................................................................................. 12-23

Coupon Report ..................................................................................................................... 12-23

ISSN EAN ............................................................................................................................ 12-24

Code 128 ................................................................................................................................... 12-24

Enable/Disable Code 128 .................................................................................................... 12-24

Set Lengths for Code 128 .................................................................................................... 12-25

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ............................................................. 12-27

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ..................................................................................................... 12-27

ISBT Concatenation ............................................................................................................. 12-28

Check ISBT Table ................................................................................................................ 12-29

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ........................................................................................ 12-29

Code 128 Security Level ...................................................................................................... 12-30

Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone ........................................................................................... 12-31

Ignore Code 128 <FNC4> .................................................................................................... 12-31

Code 39 ..................................................................................................................................... 12-32

Enable/Disable Code 39 ...................................................................................................... 12-32

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 .......................................................................................... 12-32

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ............................................................................................... 12-33

Code 32 Prefix ..................................................................................................................... 12-33

Set Lengths for Code 39 ...................................................................................................... 12-34

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ......................................................................................... 12-35

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ............................................................................................. 12-35

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ........................................................................................... 12-36

Code 39 Security Level ........................................................................................................ 12-37

Code 39 Reduced Quiet Zone ............................................................................................. 12-38

Code 93 ..................................................................................................................................... 12-38

Enable/Disable Code 93 ...................................................................................................... 12-38

Set Lengths for Code 93 ...................................................................................................... 12-39

Code 11 ..................................................................................................................................... 12-40

Code 11 ................................................................................................................................ 12-40

Set Lengths for Code 11 ...................................................................................................... 12-40

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ......................................................................................... 12-42

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) .............................................................................................................. 12-43

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................ 12-43

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................ 12-43

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................ 12-45

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ................................................................................................... 12-46

I 2 of 5 Security Level ........................................................................................................... 12-46

I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................ 12-47

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) ................................................................................................................. 12-48

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Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................................. 12-48

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................................. 12-48

Codabar (NW - 7) ....................................................................................................................... 12-50

Enable/Disable Codabar ...................................................................................................... 12-50

Set Lengths for Codabar ...................................................................................................... 12-50

CLSI Editing ......................................................................................................................... 12-52

NOTIS Editing ...................................................................................................................... 12-52

Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection ........................................ 12-53

MSI ............................................................................................................................................. 12-53

Enable/Disable MSI .............................................................................................................. 12-53

Set Lengths for MSI ............................................................................................................. 12-54

MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................................. 12-55

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................................ 12-55

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ................................................................................................... 12-56

MSI Reduced Quiet Zone ..................................................................................................... 12-56

Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................ 12-57

Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................. 12-57

Matrix 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................... 12-57

Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 12-57

Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 12-58

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ...................................................................................................... 12-59

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ....................................................................................... 12-59

Korean 3 of 5 ............................................................................................................................. 12-60

Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 .............................................................................................. 12-60

Inverse 1D .................................................................................................................................. 12-61

GS1 DataBar .............................................................................................................................. 12-62

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14) .................................................. 12-62

GS1 DataBar Limited ........................................................................................................... 12-62

GS1 DataBar Expanded ....................................................................................................... 12-63

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ..................................................................................... 12-63

GS1 DataBar Limited Margin Check .................................................................................... 12-64

GS1 DataBar Security Level ................................................................................................ 12-65

Composite .................................................................................................................................. 12-66

Composite CC-C .................................................................................................................. 12-66

Composite CC-A/B ............................................................................................................... 12-66

Composite TLC-39 ............................................................................................................... 12-67

Composite Inverse ............................................................................................................... 12-67

UPC Composite Mode ......................................................................................................... 12-68

Composite Beep Mode ......................................................................................................... 12-68

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................................................ 12-69

2D Symbologies ......................................................................................................................... 12-69

Enable/Disable PDF417 ....................................................................................................... 12-69

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 .............................................................................................. 12-70

Code 128 Emulation ............................................................................................................. 12-70

Data Matrix ........................................................................................................................... 12-71

GS1 Data Matrix ................................................................................................................... 12-71

Data Matrix Inverse .............................................................................................. .......... ...... 12-72

Maxicode .............................................................................................................................. 12-72

QR Code .............................................................................................................................. 12-73

GS1 QR ................................................................................................................................ 12-73

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MicroQR ............................................................................................................................... 12-74

Aztec .................................................................................................................................... 12-74

Aztec Inverse ....................................................................................................................... 12-75

Han Xin ................................................................................................................................ 12-75

Han Xin Inverse .................................................................................................................... 12-76

Postal Codes .............................................................................................................................. 12-76

US Postnet ........................................................................................................................... 12-76

US Planet ............................................................................................................................. 12-77

Transmit US Postal Check Digit ........................................................................................... 12-77

UK Postal ............................................................................................................................. 12-78

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ........................................................................................... 12-78

Japan Postal ........................................................................................................................ 12-79

Australia Post ....................................................................................................................... 12-79

Australia Post Format ........................................................................................................... 12-80

Netherlands KIX Code ........................................................................................................ 12-81

USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail .................................................................................. 12-81

UPU FICS Postal ................................................................................................................. 12-82

Mailmark ............................................................................................................................... 12-82

Symbology-Specific Security Levels .......................................................................................... 12-83

Redundancy Level ............................................................................................................... 12-83

Redundancy Level 1 ...................................................................................................... 12-83

Redundancy Level 2 ...................................................................................................... 12-83

Redundancy Level 3 ...................................................................................................... 12-83

Redundancy Level 4 ...................................................................................................... 12-84

Security Level ....................................................................................................................... 12-85

1D Quiet Zone Level ............................................................................................................ 12-86

Intercharacter Gap Size ....................................................................................................... 12-87

Report Version ........................................................................................................................... 12-87

Macro PDF Features .................................................................................................................. 12-88

Flush Macro Buffer ............................................................................................................... 12-88

Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................................ 12-88

Chapter 13: Intelligent Document Capture

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

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

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

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

IDC Operating Mode = Anchored ..................................................................................... 13-2

IDC Operating Mode = Free-Form or Linked ................................................................... 13-3

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

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

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

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

IDC Operating Mode .............................................................................................................. 13-5

IDC Symbology ...................................................................................................................... 13-6

IDC X Coordinate ................................................................................................................... 13-7

IDC Y Coordinate ................................................................................................................... 13-7

IDC Width ............................................................................................................................... 13-8

IDC Height .............................................................................................................................. 13-8

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IDC Aspect ............................................................................................................................. 13-9

IDC File Format Selector ........................................................................................................ 13-9

IDC Bits Per Pixel ................................................................................................................. 13-10

IDC JPEG Quality ................................................................................................................ 13-10

IDC Find Box Outline ........................................................................................................... 13-11

IDC Minimum Text Length ................................................................................................... 13-11

IDC Maximum Text Length .................................................................................................. 13-12

IDC Captured Image Brighten .............................................................................................. 13-12

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

IDC Border Type .................................................................................................................. 13-14

IDC Delay Time .................................................................................................................... 13-15

IDC Zoom Limit .................................................................................................................... 13-15

IDC Maximum Rotation ........................................................................................................ 13-16

Quick Start ................................................................................................................................. 13-16

Sample IDC Setup .................................................................................... ........... .......... ...... 13-16

IDC Demonstrations ............................................................................................................. 13-17

Anchored Mode Demo ................................................................................................... 13-17

Free-Form Mode Demo .................................................................................................. 13-18

Linked Mode Demo ........................................................................................................ 13-18

Other Suggestions ............................................................................................................... 13-18

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

Chapter 14: DigiMarc Bar code

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

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

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

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

Chapter 15: OCR Programming

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

Setting Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 15-1

Scanning Sequence Examples .............................................................................................. 15-2

Errors While Scanning ........................................................................................................... 15-2

OCR Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................................. 15-2

OCR Programming Parameters ................................................................................................... 15-3

OCR-A .................................................................................................................................... 15-3

OCR-A Variant ....................................................................................................................... 15-4

OCR-B .................................................................................................................................... 15-5

OCR-B Variant ....................................................................................................................... 15-6

MICR E13B .......................................................................................................................... 15-10

US Currency Serial Number ................................................................................................. 15-11

OCR Orientation ................................................................................................................... 15-11

OCR Lines ............................................................................................................................ 15-13

OCR Minimum Characters ................................................................................................... 15-13

OCR Maximum Characters .................................................................................................. 15-14

OCR Subset ......................................................................................................................... 15-14

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

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

Required Digit (9) ........................................................................................................... 15-16

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Required Alpha (A) ......................................................................................................... 15-16

Require and Suppress (0) .............................................................................................. 15-16

Optional Alphanumeric (1) .............................................................................................. 15-16

Optional Alpha (2) .......................................................................................................... 15-17

Alpha or Digit (3) ............................................................................................................ 15-17

Any Including Space & Reject (4) .................................................................................. 15-17

Any except Space & Reject (5) ...................................................................................... 15-18

Optional Digit (7) ............................................................................................................ 15-18

Digit or Fill (8) ................................................................................................................. 15-18

Alpha or Fill (F) ............................................................................................................... 15-19

Optional Space ( ) .......................................................................................................... 15-19

Optional Small Special (.) ............................................................................................... 15-19

Other Template Operators .............................................................................................. 15-20

Repeat Previous (R) ....................................................................................................... 15-24

Multiple Templates .......................................................................................................... 15-25

Template Examples ........................................................................................................ 15-25

OCR Check Digit Modulus ................................................................................................... 15-25

OCR Check Digit Multiplier .................................................................................................. 15-26

OCR Check Digit Validation ................................................................................................. 15-27

None ............................................................................................................................... 15-27

Product Add Left to Right ............................................................................................... 15-27

Digit Add Left to Right .................................................................................................... 15-28

Digit Add Right to Left .................................................................................................... 15-29

Product Add Right to Left Simple Remainder ................................................................. 15-29

Digit Add Right To Left Simple Remainder ..................................................................... 15-30

Health Industry - HIBCC43 ............................................................................................. 15-31

Inverse OCR ........................................................................................................................ 15-32

Chapter 16: Driver’s License Set Up (DS8178-DL)

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

Driver’s License Parsing .............................................................................................................. 16-2

Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields

(Embedded Driver's License Parsing) ............................................................................................... 16-3

Embedded Driver's License Parsing Criteria - Code Type ..................................................... 16-3

Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes ................................................................................ 16-4

AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes ............................................................................................. 16-7

User Preferences ....................................................................................................................... 16-17

Set Default Parameter .......................................................................................................... 16-17

Output Gender as M or F ..................................................................................................... 16-17

Date Format ......................................................................................................................... 16-18

No Separator .................................................................................................................. 16-19

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................................ 16-20

Control Characters ......................................................................................................... 16-20

Keyboard Characters ..................................................................................................... 16-26

Parsing Rule Example ............................................................................................................... 16-41

Embedded Driver's License Parsing ADF Example ............................................................. 16-45

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Chapter 17: 123Scan and Software Tools

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 17-1

123Scan ....................................................................................................................................... 17-1

Communication with 123Scan ................................................................................................ 17-2

123Scan Requirements .......................................................................................................... 17-2

123Scan Information .............................................................................................................. 17-3

Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos ................................................................. 17-3

Scanner Control App .................................................................................................................... 17-4

Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) ................................................................................................ 17-4

Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) ................................................................................................ 17-5

Programming Options ............................................................................................................ 17-5

MDF Terms and Definitions ................................................................................................... 17-5

Preferred Symbol ......................................................................................................................... 17-6

Programming Options ............................................................................................................ 17-6

Appendix A: Standard Parameter Defaults

Appendix B: Country Codes

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

USB, BT HID, and Keyboard Wedge Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ........................ B-2

Appendix C: Country Code Pages

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

Country Code Page Defaults ........................................................................................................ C-1

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

Appendix D: CKJ Decode Control

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

CJK Control Parameters ............................................................................................................... D-2

Unicode Output Control ........................................................................................................... D-2

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

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

Country Keyboard Type Missing Characters ..................................................................... D-5

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

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

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

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

Selecting the Traditional Chinese Input Method on the Host .................................................. D-8

Appendix E: Programming Reference

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

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

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Appendix F: Sample Bar Codes

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................................... F-1

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

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

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

UPC-E ...................................................................................................................................... F-2

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

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

EAN-8 ....................................................................................................................................... F-3

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

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

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

Code 128 ....................................................................................................................................... F-4

GS1-128 ................................................................................................................................... F-5

Code 39 ......................................................................................................................................... F-5

Code 93 ......................................................................................................................................... F-5

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

Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................................................... F-6

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

Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................ F-7

Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................... F-7

Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................................. F-7

GS1 DataBar .................................................................................................................................. F-8

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

GS1 DataBar Limited ............................................................................................................... F-8

GS1 DataBar Expanded ........................................................................................................... F-9

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................................. F-9

PDF417 .................................................................................................................................... F-9

Data Matrix ............................................................................................................................... F-9

GS1 Data Matrix ..................................................................................................................... F-10

Maxicode ................................................................................................................................ F-10

QR Code ................................................................................................................................ F-10

GS1 QR .................................................................................................................................. F-11

MicroQR ................................................................................................................................. F-11

Aztec ...................................................................................................................................... F-11

Han Xin .................................................................................................................................. F-12

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................................ F-12

US Postnet ............................................................................................................................. F-12

UK Postal ............................................................................................................................... F-12

Japan Postal .......................................................................................................................... F-13

Australian Post ....................................................................................................................... F-13

OCR ............................................................................................................................................. F-14

OCR-A .................................................................................................................................... F-14

OCR-B .................................................................................................................................... F-14

MICR E13B ............................................................................................................................ F-14

US Currency ........................................................................................................................... F-14

Appendix G: Numeric Bar Codes

Numeric Bar Codes ....................................................................................................................... G-1

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Appendix H: Alphanumeric Bar Codes

Cancel ........................................................................................................................................... H-1

Alphanumeric Bar Codes .............................................................................................................. H-1

Appendix I: ASCII Character Sets

Appendix J: Communication Protocol Functionality

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

Functionality Supported via Radio Communication ....................................................................... J-2

Appendix K: Signature Capture Code

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

Code Structure .............................................................................................................................. K-1

Signature Capture Area .................................................................. .......... ........... ................... K-1

CapCode Pattern Structure ..................................................................................................... K-2

Start / Stop Patterns ...................................................................................................................... K-2

Dimensions ................................................................................................................................... K-3

Data Format .................................................................................................................................. K-3

Additional Capabilities ................................................................................................................... K-4

Signature Boxes ............................................................................................................................ K-4

Appendix L: Non-Parameter Attributes

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

Attributes ........................................................................................................................................ L-1

Model Number .......................................................................................................................... L-1

Serial Number .......................................................................................................................... L-1

Date of Manufacture ........................................................................................................... ...... L-2

Date of First Programming ....................................................................................................... L-2

Configuration Filename ............................................................................................................ L-2

Beeper/LED .............................................................................................................................. L-3

Parameter Defaults .................................................................................................................. L-4

Beep on Next Bootup ............................................................................................................... L-4

Reboot ...................................................................................................................................... L-4

Host Trigger Session ................................................................................................................ L-4

Firmware Version ..................................................................................................................... L-5

Scankit Version ........................................................................................................................ L-5

Index

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

The DS8178 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating,
maintaining, and troubleshooting the DS8178 digital scanner.

Configurations

Digital Scanner

Table A

DS8178-SR0F007ZZWW Area Imager, Standard Range, Cordless, FIPS, Twilight Black
DS8178-SR0F007ZZWK Area Imager, Standard Range, Cordless, FIPS, Twilight Black, Korea and India

DS8178-SR0F006ZMWW Area Imager, Standard Range, Cordless, FIPS, MFI, Nova White
DS8178-DL0F007ZZWW Area Imager, Standard Range, DL Parsing, Cordless, FIPS, Twilight Black

DS8178-DL0F006ZMWW Area Imager, Standard Range, DL Parsing, Cordless, FIPS, MFI, Nova White
DS8178-HCMF00BVMWW Area Imager, Healthcare, Cordless, Magnetic Foot, FIPS, Vibration Motor, MFI,

Scanner Configurations

Configuration Description

Healthcare White

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Cradles

Table B

CR8178-SC100F4WW Standard Cradle, Bluetooth, FIPS, Midnight Black
CR8178-SC100FBWW Standard Cradle, Bluetooth, FIPS, Healthcare White
CR8178-PC100F4WW Presentation Cradle, Bluetooth, FIPS, Midnight Black
CR8178-PCM00FBWW Presentation Cradle With Magnet, Bluetooth, FIPS, Healthcare White

Cradle Configurations

Configuration Description

Related Product Line Configurations

The product configurations related to the DS8178 digital scanner are as follows.

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

available configurations.

Table C

BTRY-DS81EAB0E-00 Replacement battery for the DS8178 digital scanner.
BTRY-DS81EAB0E-00K Replacement battery for the DS8178 digital scanner, Korea, and India.
FAST-PC0081W-Q1 Set of four adhesive backed hook fastener strips used to adhere one CR8178-SC or

FAST -PC00 81W-25 25 sets of four adhe sive backed hook fastener strips used to adhere 25 CR8178-SC or

STND-DC0081W-04 Document Capture Stand for use with the CR8178-PC.
Note: For compatible power supplies, contact your Zebra sales representative.

Accessories

Part Number Description

CR8178-PC charging communication cradle to a surface.

CR8178-PC charging communication cradles to surfaces.

Cables

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-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, techniques involved in scanning bar codes,

general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode ranges.

•

Chapter 3, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications provides su gg es te d sca nn e r

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

•

Chapter 4, Radio Communications provides information a bout the modes of opera tion and features a vailable

for wireless communication. This chapter also includes prog ramming bar codes to configure the digital
scanner.

•

Chapter 5, User Preferences describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes

for selecting these features.

•

Chapter 6, Imaging Preferences describes imaging preference features and provides programming bar

codes for selecting these features.

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•

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

•

Chapter 8, 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 9, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host.

•

Chapter 10, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X

host.

•

Chapter 11, Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a keyboard wedge interface with the digital

scanner.

•

Chapter 12, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for

selecting these features for the digital scanner.

•

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

•

Chapter 16, Driver’s License Set Up (DS8178-DL) provides information about parsing out information from

standard US driver's licenses and certain other American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
(AAMV A) compliant ID cards.

•

Chapter 17, 123Scan and Software Tools provides information on the PC-based digital scanner configuration

tool 123Scan.

•

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

defaults.

•

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

keyboard (HID) device and the keyboard wedge host.

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*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

•

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

type.

•

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

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

•

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

and keyboard maps.

•

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

•

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

numeric values.

•

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

specific alphanumeric values.

•

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

•

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

protocol.

•

Appendix K, 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 L, Non-Parameter Attributes defines non-parameter attributes.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•

Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

• Dialog box, window and screen names

• Drop-down list and list box names

• Check box and radio button names

•

Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen.

•

bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

•

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

•

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

Related Documents

•

DS8178 Quick Start Guide, p/n MN-002753-xx, provides general information for getting started with the
DS8178 digital scanner/cradles, 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.

•

Attribute Data Dictionary, p/n 72E-149786-xx defines attribute numbers (device configuration parameters,
monitored data, and born-on information) and describes management of various attribute domains for bar
code scanners and OEM engines.

About This Guide xxiii

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

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 Support & Downloads website at:

http://www.zebra.com/support

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 e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements.
If your problem cannot be solved by 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 business product from a Zebra business partner, please contact that business partner for
support.

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CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

Introduction

The DS8178 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning performance and advanced
ergonomics in a lightweight design. The digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of
time.

Interfaces

The DS8178 digital scanner cradles (CR8178-SC and CR8178-PC) support the following interface s.

•

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. See Appendix B,

Country Codes for the interface supported international keyboards (for Windows® environment).

NOTE ONLY use compatible Zebra USB cables with a shielded modular connector.

•

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

with the host.

•

Connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. 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. Scan bar codes to

set up communication of the digital scanner with the host. See Appendix B, Country Codes for the interface

supported international keyboards (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.

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

Protocol Functionality.

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Beeper
(Standard
Range only)

LEDs

Trigger

Scan Window

Battery

Compartment

Knob

Charging
Contacts

Charging
Contacts

Battery

Compartment

Cover

Cradle Latch Depression

DS8178 Features

IMPORTANT Only use DS8178-SC or DS8178-PC cradles with DS8178 scanners. No other cradles are

compatible with the DS8178.

Figure 1-1 Digital Scanner Features

Cradle Features

NOTE For detailed information about connecting, using, and mounting the CR8178-SC and CR8178-PC

radles refer to the documentation included with each cradle (CR8178-SC Standard Cradle

c

Quick Reference Guide, p/n MN-002784-xx and CR8178-SC Presentation Cradle Quick
Reference Guide, p/n MN-002854 -xx).

The cradles serve as a charger, radio communication interface, and host communication interface for the DS8178
cordless digital scanner. There are two versions of the cradle:

•

The CR8178-SC cordless cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a wall, and charges the DS8178 cordless

digital scanner. This cradle also provides host communication by receiving scanner data via a Bluetooth

radio, and sending that data to the host through an attached cable. The cable provides power to the cradle

from the host or optional power supply if supported.

•

The CR8178-PC cordless presentation cradle sits on a desktop and charges the DS8178 cordless digital

scanner while allowing bar code scanning in presentation mode. This cradle also provides host

communication by receiving scanner data via a Bluetooth ra dio, and sending that data to the host thr ough an

attached cable. The cable provides power to the cradle from the host or optional power supply if supported.
DO NOT use any scanner other than the DS8178 with CR8178-SC and CR8178-PC cradles. No other scanners

are compatible with these cradles.

NOTE For more information about communication between the digital scanner, cradle, and host, see Chapter 4,

Radio Communications.

Standard Cradle

Charging/
Communications
Contacts

LED

Page
Button

Removable
Scanner Latch
(vertical/mobile
cart mount
position)

LED
Pairing Bar

Code

Scanner Lock
(when converter
knob is set to
vertical mount)

Removable Scanner
Latch (horizontal
mount position)

Keyhole Mounting
Hole

Rubber Feet

Interface

Cable Groove

Interface
Cable Groove

Interface

Cable Support

Hook

Keyhole Mounting
Hole

Interface Port

Desk/Wall Mount

Converter Knob

Rubber Foot Rubber Foot

Vertical Mount
Threaded Brass
Screw Holes

(2 - M4x5 mm)

Wall or Mobile Cart

Desk

Point Triangle
Indicator
Appropriately to
Select

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-2 CR8178-SC (Standard Cradle) - Top and Bottom Views

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Charging/Communications
Contacts

Page
Button/LED

Pairing Bar
Code (in
back)

Rubber Feet

Rubber Feet

Interface Port

Station Mount
Threaded Brass
Screw Holes
(2 - M4 x 5 mm)

Presentation Cradle

Figure 1-3 CR8178-PC (Presentation Cradle) -Top and Bottom Views

Connecting the Cradle

1. Connect the appropriate cable to the power supply and an AC power source, if necessary. This ensures

detection of the host and prevent inadvertently back powering the cradle from improper detection of the host.

2. Insert the interface cable into the host port.

3. Insert the interface cable into the cradle’s host port.

4. For the CR8178-SC only, thread the interface cable under the interface cable support hook and run the cable

along the interface cable groove (if applicable ).

5. Pair the digital scanner to the cradle either by inserting it in the cradle (if Pair on Contacts is enabled) or by

scanning the pairing bar code.

6. If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected interfaces).

Changing the Host Interface

To connect to a different host, or to the same host through a different cable:

1. Unplug the interface cable from the host.

2. Unplug the power supply from the cradle, if a power supply is used.

3. Connect the interface cable to the new host, or the new interface cable to the existing host.

4. Reconnect the power supply, if required.

5. If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected interfaces).