Zebra DS8178 DS8178 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide (en)

DS8178

MN-002752-11EN

Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

DS8178 DIGITAL SCANNER

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

MN-002752-11EN

Revision A

August 2021

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Revision History

Changes to the original guide are listed below.

Change Date Description

MN-002752-11EN
Rev. A

MN-002752-10EN
Rev. A

MN-002752-09EN
Rev. A

8/2021 Added CDC Host Variant.
6/2021 - Added the Very Low Power Setting barcode in Radio Output Power.

- Updated Defeat Virtual Tether Alarm.

4/2021 Added:

- AutoConfig (Scanner Cloning Through Cradle)

- Battery Charging User Indication Enhancement

- Datalogic Host Format

- Datalogic Supported Commands

- Datalogic RS232 variant to Table 10-2 and Table 10-3

- RS322 Host Datalogic Variant

- Virtual Tether

- Night Mode Silence Radio Beeper Indications

- Night Mode Silence Low Battery Beeper Indication

- Night Mode Silence Parameter Programming Beeper Indications

- Datalogic USB CDC Host Variant barcode.
Removed:

- Low Power Mode

- Provide Documentation Feedback

- "https://www".
Updated the Data Parsing section.

Change Date Description

MN-002752-08EN
Rev. A

MN-002752-07EN
Rev. A

MN-002752-06

Rev . A

MN-002752-05

Rev . A

12/2020 - Removed Bluetooth Classic Bluetooth and/or Low Energy (Cr adle Parameter

Only/ Cradle Host Only).

- Replaced offending terms.

7/2020 - Split 123Scan chapter to Chapter 2 123Scan and Software Tools and

Chapter 16 Data Formatting: ADF, MDF, Preferred Symbol

- Updated Chapter 2 123Scan Requirements

- Updated the cleaners and disinfectant cleaners lists

- Updated Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos

- Updated LED Indications and troubleshooting

- Added the USB Cert information in Table 4-2

- Added Data Parsing in Chapter 16

- Added Linked QR Mode (parameter #1847).

9/2019 Added PowerCap information.

6/2019 - Removed Simple COM Port Emulation.

- Removed Require and Suppress from OCR Template.

- Updated numeric keyboard cross references for OCR Check Digit Modulus
and OCR Quiet Zone.

- Updated OCR Template default and text.

- Updated Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval max value.

- Updated MSI Check Digits.

- Updated reference to Symbol Technologies under 1D Quiet Zone Level.

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MN-002752-04

Rev . A

- Added 4th note to Autodiscriminate ISBT Concatenation.

10/2018 - Added Grid Matrix sample bar code.

- Updated approved cleaning agents for healthcare.

- Updated Secure Pharmaceutical to securPharm.

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Change Date Description

MN-002752-03

Rev . A

7/2018 Updated:

- Zebra copyright statement.

- Troubleshooting.

- JIRA issues (top pixel address; Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval min/max
change).

- Modifier Characters Table E-3 (missing Malimark, GS1 Data Matrix, GS1
QR).

- MOD 10/MOD11 to MOD 11/MOD10.

- 123Scan chapter.

- OCR parameters 1766 & 1770.

- Digimarc bar codes and description; add to Appendix A default table.

- Defaults for Lamp Mode Control.

- Auto-reconnect feature.

- Pairing bar code format with STC info.

- Defaults for ISBT Concatenation.

- Values under bar codes for SSI baud rates: 230,400, 46 0,800, 921,600.

- CR8178-PC illustration and measurement callouts.

- Changed RSS Expanded to GS1 DataBar Expanded (Digimarc chapter).

- First row of table under Hands-free Decode Session Timeout.

- Changed ISBT 128 default to disable.

- Radio Output Power (parameter # 1324): The DS8178 uses a Bluetooth
Class 1 qualified and Class 2 capable radio.

- Bluetooth Radio, Linking, and Batch Operation: The DS8178 digital
scanner has a Bluetooth Class 1 qualified and Class 2 capable radio...

- Microsoft UWP USB changed to USB HID POS.

- Deleted OCR Common Fonts.

- Under Bluetooth Radio, Linking, and Batch Operation - Changed Blue tooth
Class 1 qualified and Class 2 capable radio range to 100 m / 330 ft.-

- Picklist Mode description.

- Relocated Pull Trigger Twice to Re-connect

- Night Mode

- Disable Image Cropping size

- Re-added

- Vibrate motor - HC only

- Moved Beep on <BEL> to User Prefs

- Lamp Mode - Deleted 10 min, 30 min, Always On

- Grid Matrix Inverse default to Regular Only

- Grid Matrix Mirror default to Regular Only

Added:

- Notes: When enabling ISBT Concatenation or Autodiscriminate ISBT.

- Concatenation set Code 128 security level to Leve l 2.

- Illumination Brightness parameter.

- Grid Matrix parameters.

- Symbol I, AIM ID, and AIM Code Modifier Character for Grid Matrix.

- OCR parameter: Enable/disable OCR common fonts; OCR Redundancy.

- GS1 DataBar variants.

- New GS1 DataBar variants sample bar codes.

- New Microsoft UWP USB (USB Host Type) host parameter.

- New troubleshooting row: LED blinks even if the pairing request was
canceled.

- Driver’s License Parsing parameter number.

- Secure Pharmaceutical and Secure Pharmaceutical Output Formatting
parameters.

- Re-pair on Double Trigger Press.

- Battery Attributes appendix.

- Scan Speed Analytics appendix.

- Febraban parameter.

- Battery Preservation Mode.

-

TGCS (IBM) USB Direct I/O Beep

Timeout to Low Power Mode from Auto Aim

Change Date Description

MN-002752-02

Rev . A

MN-002752-01

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 Omnidirection al
Added:

- Digimarc chapter

- Unpairing note

- Baud Rate 4800 (removed note: The digital scanner does not support baud
rates below 9600)

- Troubleshooting bar codes

- DotCode parameters

01/2017 Initial Release

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

About This Guide

Introduction..................................................................................................................................... xxv

Configurations................................................................................................................................. xxv

Digital Scanner...................................................................................................... .................... xxv

Cradles..................................................................................................................................... xxvi

Related Product Line Configurations............................................................................................. xxvi

Cables...................................................................................................................................... xxvi

Chapter Descriptions ..........................................................................................................................xxvii

Notational Conventions................................................................................................................ xxviii

Related Documents ....................................................................................................................... xxix

Service Information........................................................................................................................ xxix

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

DS8178 Battery/PowerCap ............................................................................................................ 1-7

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

Recovering a Discharged Battery/PowerCap ........................................................................... 1-8

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

DS8178 Battery Statistics Capabilities ..................................................................................... 1-8

DS8178 PowerCap Statistics Capabilities ............................................................................... 1-9

Inserting the Battery/PowerCap ............................................................................................. 1-10

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Removing the Battery/PowerCap ........................................................................................... 1-13

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradles ............................................................................................ 1-14

Sending Data to the Host Computer ............................................................................................ 1-15

Pairing .................................................................................................................................... 1-15

Lost Connection to Host ......................................................................................................... 1-15

Configuring the Scanner .............................................................................................................. 1-15

Radio Communications ................................................................................................................ 1-15

Accessories .................................................................................................................................. 1-16

Chapter 2: 123Scan and Software Tools

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

123Scan ......................................................................................................................................... 2-1

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

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

123Scan Information ................................................................................................................ 2-2

Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos ................................................................... 2-3

Scanner Control App ...................................................................................................................... 2-4

Scan-To-Connect (STC) Utility ...................................................................................................... 2-4

Chapter 3: Data Capture

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

Beeper and LED Indications .......................................................................................................... 3-1

Digital Scanner Indications ....................................................................................................... 3-1

Cradle LED Indications ............................................................................................................ 3-4

Scanning ........................................................................................................................................ 3-7

Hand-Held Scanning ................................................................................................................ 3-7

Hands-Free Scanning .............................................................................................................. 3-7

Aiming with Digital Scanner ..................................................................................................... 3-8

Decode Ranges ........................................................................................................................... 3-10

Chapter 4: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications

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

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

Known Harmful Ingredients ...................................................................................................... 4-2

Approved Cleaners for Standard DS8178 Digital Scanners and CR8178 Cradles .................. 4-2

Approved Disinfectant Cleaners for Healthcare Configurations of the DS8178 Digital

Scanners and CR8178 Cradles ............................................................................................... 4-2

Cleaning the Digital Scanner .................................................................................................... 4-3

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 4-5

Dump Scanner Parameters ...................................................................................................... 4-8

Send Versions .......................................................................................................................... 4-9

Report Software Version .................................................................................................... 4-9

Serial Number .................................................................................................................... 4-9

Manufacturing Information ................................................................................................. 4-9

Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................. 4-10

Cradle Signal Descriptions ........................................................................................................... 4-14

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Chapter 5: Radio Communications

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

Setting Parameters ....................................................................................................................... 5-1

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

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

Radio Communications Parameter Defaults .................................................................................. 5-2

Wireless Beeper Definitions ........................................................................................................... 5-4

Radio Communication Host Types ................................................................................................ 5-4

Bluetooth Classic vs. Low Energy Bluetooth ............................................................................ 5-4

Cradle ....................................................................................................................................... 5-4

Human Interface Device (HID) Keyboard Emulation ................................................................ 5-6

Simple Serial Interface (SSI) .................................................................................................... 5-7

Serial Port Profile (SPP) ........................................................................................................... 5-9

Bluetooth Technology Profile Support ...................................................................................... 5-9

Central/Peripheral Set Up ........................................................................................................ 5-9

Central .............................................................................................................................. 5-10

Peripheral ......................................................................................................................... 5-10

Bluetooth Friendly Name ............................................................................................................. 5-10

Discoverable Mode ................................................................................................................ 5-11

Wi-Fi Friendly Mode ..................................................................................................................... 5-12

Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 5-12

Wi-Fi Friendly Channel Exclusion .......................................................................................... 5-12

Wi-Fi Channel Exclusion .................................................................................................. 5-12

Radio Output Power ..................................................................................................................... 5-14

Link Supervision Timeout ....................................................................................................... 5-15

Bluetooth Radio State .................................................................................................................. 5-16

HID Host Parameters ................................................................................................................... 5-16

HID Features for Apple iOS ................................................................................................... 5-16

HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 5-17

HID CAPS Lock Override ....................................................................................................... 5-17

HID Ignore Unknown Characters ........................................................................................... 5-18

Emulate Keypad ..................................................................................................................... 5-18

Fast HID Keyboard ................................................................................................................. 5-19

Quick Keypad Emulation ........................................................................................................ 5-19

HID Keyboard FN1 Substitution ............................................................................................. 5-20

HID Function Key Mapping .................................................................................................... 5-20

Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................. 5-21

Convert Case ......................................................................................................................... 5-21

Auto-Reconnect Feature .............................................................................................................. 5-22

Auto-Reconnect Option .......................................................................................................... 5-23

Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback ...................................................................................... 5-24

Reconnect Attempt Interval .................................................................................................... 5-24

Sleep Between Attempts ........................................................................................................ 5-26

Number of Retry Attempts ...................................................................................................... 5-27

Out of Range Indicator ................................................................................................................. 5-28

Beep on Insertion ......................................................................................................................... 5-28

Digital Scanner(s) To Cradle Support .......................................................................................... 5-29

Modes of Operation ................................................................................................................ 5-29

Point-to-Point Communication ......................................................................................... 5-29

Multipoint-to-Point Communication .................................................................................. 5-29

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Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only) .............................................................................. 5-30

Pairing .................................................................................................................................... 5-30

Pairing Modes .................................................................................................................. 5-31

Lock Override ................................................................................................................... 5-31

Pairing Methods ..................................................................................................................... 5-32

Pull Trigger Twice to Re-connect ...................................................................................... 5-32

Unpairing .......................................................................................................................... 5-32

Toggle Pairing .................................................................................................................. 5-33

Pairing Bar Code Format Using the Scan-To-Connect (STC) Utility ...................................... 5-33

Connection Maintenance Interval ........................................................................................... 5-33

Considerations ................................................................................................................. 5-34

AutoConfig (Scanner Cloning Through Cradle) ..................................................................... 5-35

Cradle Configuration ........................................................................................................ 5-36

Batch Mode .................................................................................................................................. 5-36

Modes of Operation .......................................................................................................... 5-36

Persistent Batch Storage ............................................................................................................. 5-39

Page Button ................................................................................................................................. 5-39

Page Options ............................................................................................................................... 5-40

Page Mode ............................................................................................................................. 5-40

Page State Timeout ............................................................................................................... 5-40

Bluetooth Security ........................................................................................................................ 5-41

PIN Code ................................................................................................................................ 5-41

Variable PIN Code ............................................................................................................ 5-41

Bluetooth Security Levels ....................................................................................................... 5-43

Virtual Tether ............................................................................................................................... 5-44

Configuring the Alarm on the Scanner ................................................................................... 5-44

Audio Virtual Tether Alarm on Scanner ............................................................................ 5-45

LED Virtual Tether Alarm on Scanner ............................................................................... 5-45

Illumination Virtual Tether Alarm on Scanner ................................................................... 5-46

Haptic Virtual Tether Alarm on Scanner (DS8178-HC Only) ............................................ 5-46

Virtual Tether Alarm on the Cradle ......................................................................................... 5-47

Delay Before Virtual Alarm Activates ..................................................................................... 5-47

Virtual Tether Alarm Duration ................................................................................................. 5-48

Stopping the alarm ........................................................................................................... 5-48

Defeat Virtual Tether Alarm .................................................................................................... 5-49

Pause Virtual Tether Alarm Duration ..................................................................................... 5-49

Virtual Tether Alarm Considerations ................................................................................. 5-50

Bluetooth Radio, Linking, and Batch Operation ........................................................................... 5-51

Setting Up an iOS or Android Product To Work With The Digital Scanner ............................ 5-51

Chapter 6: User Preferences

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

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

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

User Preferences Parameter Defaults ........................................................................................... 6-2

Parameters .................................................................................................................................... 6-5

Default Parameters .................................................................................................................. 6-5

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

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

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Beep on <BEL> ........................................................................................................................ 6-7

Direct Decode Indicator ............................................................................................................ 6-8

Beeper Volume ........................................................................................................................ 6-9

Beeper Tone .......................................................................................................................... 6-10

Beeper Duration ..................................................................................................................... 6-11

Suppress Power Up Beeps .................................................................................................... 6-11

Decode Pager Motor (DS8178-HC Only) ............................................................................... 6-12

Decode Pager Motor Duration (DS8178-HC Only) ................................................................ 6-12

Night Mode (DS8178-HC Only) .............................................................................................. 6-14

Night Mode Trigger ........................................................................................................... 6-15

Night Mode Toggle ........................................................................................................... 6-15

Night Mode Silence Radio Beeper Indications ................................................................. 6-16

Night Mode Silence Low Battery Beeper Indication ......................................................... 6-17

Night Mode Silence Parameter Programming Beeper Indications ................................... 6-18

Lamp Mode ............................................................................................................................ 6-20

Lamp Mode Control .......................................................................................................... 6-20

Lamp Mode Timeout ........................................................................................................ 6-21

Timeout to Low Power Mode from Auto Aim .......................................................................... 6-23

Battery Preservation Mode ..................................................................................................... 6-24

Hand-Held Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................ 6-25

Hands-Free Mode .................................................................................................................. 6-26

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................ 6-26

Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern ...................................................................................... 6-27

Picklist Mode .......................................................................................................................... 6-28

FIPS Mode ............................................................................................................................. 6-29

Continuous Bar Code Read ................................................................................................... 6-29

Unique Bar Code Reporting ................................................................................................... 6-30

Decode Session Timeout ....................................................................................................... 6-30

Hands-free Decode Session Timeout .................................................................................... 6-31

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................................ 6-32

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols ...................................................................... 6-32

Triggered Timeout, Same Symbol ......................................................................................... 6-33

Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) ............................................................................. 6-34

Mobile Phone/Display Mode .................................................................................................. 6-35

PDF Prioritization ................................................................................................................... 6-36

PDF Prioritization Timeout ..................................................................................................... 6-37

Presentation Mode Field of View ........................................................................................... 6-37

Decoding Illumination ............................................................................................................. 6-38

Illumination Brightness ........................................................................................................... 6-38

Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger Modes Only) .............................................................. 6-39

Battery/PowerCap Threshold ................................................................................................. 6-40

Add an Enter Key ................................................................................................................... 6-41

Transmit Code ID Character .................................................................................................. 6-41

Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................................ 6-43

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................................ 6-44

FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................................... 6-45

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................................ 6-46

Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval ................................................................................................ 6-47

securPharm Decoding ............................................................................................................ 6-48

securPharm Output Formatting .............................................................................................. 6-49

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Sample GS1 Format ........................................................................................................ 6-49

Sample IFA Format .......................................................................................................... 6-50

securPharm Output Formatting Bar Codes ...................................................................... 6-51

Battery Charging User Indication Enhancement .................................................................... 6-52

Chapter 7: Imaging Preferences

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

Scanning Sequence Examples ...................................................................................................... 7-2

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

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults ...................................................................................... 7-2

Imaging Preferences ...................................................................................................................... 7-4

Operational Modes ................................................................................................................... 7-4

Decode Mode ..................................................................................................................... 7-4

Snapshot Mode .................................................................................................................. 7-4

Image Capture Illumination ...................................................................................................... 7-5

Image Capture Autoexposure .................................................................................................. 7-5

Fixed Exposure ........................................................................................................................ 7-6

Fixed Gain ................................................................................................................................ 7-6

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

Snapshot Mode Timeout .......................................................................................................... 7-8

Snapshot Aiming Pattern ......................................................................................................... 7-9

Silence Operational Mode Changes ........................................................................................ 7-9

Image Cropping ...................................................................................................................... 7-10

Crop to Pixel Addresses ......................................................................................................... 7-11

Image Size (Number of Pixels) .............................................................................................. 7-12

Image Brightness (Target White) ........................................................................................... 7-13

JPEG Image Options ............................................................................................................. 7-13

JPEG Target File Size ............................................................................................................ 7-14

JPEG Quality and Size Value ................................................................................................ 7-14

Image Enhancement .............................................................................................................. 7-15

Image File Format Selector .................................................................................................... 7-16

Image Rotation ....................................................................................................................... 7-17

Bits Per Pixel .......................................................................................................................... 7-18

Signature Capture .................................................................................................................. 7-19

Output File Format .............................................................................. ............................. 7-19

Signature Capture File Format Selector ................................................................................. 7-20

Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel ............................................................................................ 7-21

Signature Capture Width ........................................................................................................ 7-22

Signature Capture Height ....................................................................................................... 7-22

Signature Capture JPEG Quality ........................................................................................... 7-22

Chapter 8: USB Interface

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

Connecting a USB Interface .......................................................................................................... 8-1

USB Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................................ 8-3

USB Host Parameters .................................................................................................................... 8-4

USB Device Type ..................................................................................................................... 8-4

CDC Host Variant ..................................................................................................................... 8-6

Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking .................................................................... 8-7

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USB Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................................... 8-7

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

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

USB Convert Unknown to Code 39 .......................................................................................... 8-9

Emulate Keypad ....................................................................................................................... 8-9

Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ......................................................................................... 8-9

Quick Keypad Emulation ........................................................................................................ 8-10

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ........................................................................................... 8-10

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

Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................. 8-11

Convert Case ......................................................................................................................... 8-12

USB Static CDC ..................................................................................................................... 8-12

Optional USB Parameters ............................................................................................................ 8-13

TGCS (IBM) USB Direct I/O Beep ......................................................................................... 8-13

TGCS (IBM) USB Beep Directive ........................................................................................... 8-13

TGCS (IBM) USB Bar Code Configuration Directive ............................................................. 8-14

USB Polling Interval ............................................................................................................... 8-15

USB Fast HID ......................................................................................................................... 8-17

IBM Specification Version ...................................................................................................... 8-17

ASCII Character Sets for USB ..................................................................................................... 8-17

Chapter 9: SSI Interface

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

Communications ............................................................................................................................ 9-1

SSI Transactions ............................................................................................................................ 9-3

General Data Transactions ...................................................................................................... 9-3

ACK/NAK Handshaking ..................................................................................................... 9-3

Transfer of Decode Data .......................................................................................................... 9-4

ACK/NAK Enabled and Packeted Data .............................................................................. 9-4

ACK/NAK Enabled and Unpacketed ASCII Data ............................................................... 9-4

ACK/NAK Disabled and Packeted DECODE_DATA .......................................................... 9-5

ACK/NAK Disabled and Unpacketed ASCII Data .............................................................. 9-5

Communication Summary .............................................................................................................. 9-5

RTS/CTS Lines ........................................................................................................................ 9-5

ACK/NAK Option ...................................................................................................................... 9-5

Number of Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 9-5

Serial Response Time-out ........................................................................................................ 9-6

Retries ...................................................................................................................................... 9-6

Baud Rate, Stop Bits, Parity, Response Time-out, ACK/NAK Handshake .............................. 9-6

Errors ....................................................................................................................................... 9-6

Things to Remember When Using SSI Communication ................................................................ 9-6

Using Time Delay to Low Power Mode with SSI ............................................................................ 9-7

Encapsulation of RSM Commands/Responses over SSI .............................................................. 9-8

Command Structure ................................................................................................................. 9-8

Response Structure ................................................................................................................. 9-8

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

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

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

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

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

Simple Serial Interface Default Parameters ................................................................................. 9-10

SSI Host Parameters ................................................................................................................... 9-11

Select SSI Host ...................................................................................................................... 9-11

Baud Rate .............................................................................................................................. 9-12

Parity ...................................................................................................................................... 9-13

Check Parity ........................................................................................................................... 9-14

Stop Bits ................................................................................................................................. 9-14

Software Handshaking ........................................................................................................... 9-15

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

Decode Data Packet Format .................................................................................................. 9-16

Host Serial Response Time-out ............................................................................................. 9-17

Host Character Time-out ........................................................................................................ 9-18

Multipacket Option ................................................................................................................. 9-19

Interpacket Delay ................................................................................................................... 9-20

Event Reporting ........................................................................................................................... 9-21

Decode Event ......................................................................................................................... 9-21

Boot Up Event ........................................................................................................................ 9-22

Parameter Event .................................................................................................................... 9-22

Chapter 10: RS-232 Interface

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

Connecting an RS-232 Interface .................................................................................................. 10-2

RS-232 Parameter Defaults ......................................................................................................... 10-3

RS-232 Host Parameters ............................................................................................................. 10-4

RS-232 Host Types ................................................................................................................ 10-7

Baud Rate .............................................................................................................................. 10-9

Parity .................................................................................................................................... 10-10

Stop Bit Select ...................................................................................................................... 10-11

Data Bits ............................................................................................................................... 10-11

Check Receive Errors .......................................................................................................... 10-12

Hardware Handshaking ........................................................................................................ 10-12

Software Handshaking ......................................................................................................... 10-14

Host Serial Response Time-out ........................................................................................... 10-16

RTS Line State ..................................................................................................................... 10-17

Beep on <BEL> .................................................................................................................... 10-17

Intercharacter Delay ............................................................................................................. 10-18

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ................................................................................................... 10-19

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................................ 10-19

Datalogic Host Format ......................................................................................................... 10-20

Datalogic Supported Commands ......................................................................................... 10-20

ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ................................................................................................ 10-21

Chapter 11: IBM 468X / 469X Interface

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

Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ....................................................................................... 11-2

IBM Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................................... 11-3

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters ................................................................................................ 11-4

Port Address .......................................................................................................................... 11-4

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Convert Unknown to Code 39 ................................................................................................ 11-5

RS-485 Beep Directive ........................................................................................................... 11-5

RS-485 Bar Code Configuration Directive ............................................................................. 11-6

IBM-485 Specification Version ............................................................................................... 11-6

Chapter 12: Keyboard Wedge Interface

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

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface .................................................................................... 12-2

Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ......................................................................................... 12-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters ..................................................................................... ........ 12-4

Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................................................................................................ 12-4

Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................................. 12-4

Keystroke Delay ..................................................................................................................... 12-5

Intra-Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................................. 12-5

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation .................................................................................... 12-6

Quick Keypad Emulation ........................................................................................................ 12-6

Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................. 12-7

Caps Lock Override ............................................................................................................... 12-7

Convert Wedge Case ............................................................................................................. 12-8

Function Key Mapping ........................................................................................................... 12-8

FN1 Substitution ..................................................................................................................... 12-9

Send Make and Break ............................................................................................................ 12-9

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

ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ................................................................................ 12-10

Chapter 13: Symbologies

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

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

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

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

Enable/Disable All Code Types ................................................................................................... 13-8

UPC/EAN ..................................................................................................................................... 13-8

Enable/Disable UPC-A ........................................................................................................... 13-8

Enable/Disable UPC-E ........................................................................................................... 13-9

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ......................................................................................................... 13-9

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 .............................................................................................. 13-10

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

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ............................................................................................. 13-11

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ............................................................................... 13-12

User-Programmable Supplementals .................................................................................... 13-15

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ......................................................................... 13-15

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format ...................................................................... 13-16

UPC Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................... 13-17

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ................................................................................................ 13-17

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ................................................................................................ 13-18

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit .............................................................................................. 13-18

UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................................. 13-19

UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................................. 13-20

UPC-E1 Preamble ................................................................................................................ 13-21

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Convert UPC-E to UPC-A .................................................................................................... 13-22

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A .................................................................................................. 13-22

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ........................................................................................................... 13-23

Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................................ 13-23

UCC Coupon Extended Code .............................................................................................. 13-24

Coupon Report ..................................................................................................................... 13-24

ISSN EAN ............................................................................................................................ 13-25

Code 128 ................................................................................................................................... 13-25

Enable/Disable Code 128 .................................................................................................... 13-25

Set Lengths for Code 128 .................................................................................................... 13-26

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ............................................................. 13-28

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ..................................................................................................... 13-28

ISBT Concatenation ............................................................................................................. 13-29

Check ISBT Table ................................................................................................................ 13-30

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ........................................................................................ 13-30

Code 128 Security Level ...................................................................................................... 13-31

Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone ........................................................................................... 13-32

Ignore Code 128 <FNC4> .................................................................................................... 13-32

Code 39 ..................................................................................................................................... 13-33

Enable/Disable Code 39 ...................................................................................................... 13-33

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 .......................................................................................... 13-33

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ............................................................................................... 13-34

Code 32 Prefix ..................................................................................................................... 13-34

Set Lengths for Code 39 ...................................................................................................... 13-35

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ......................................................................................... 13-36

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ............................................................................................. 13-36

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ........................................................................................... 13-37

Code 39 Security Level ........................................................................................................ 13-38

Code 39 Reduced Quiet Zone ............................................................................................. 13-39

Code 93 ..................................................................................................................................... 13-39

Enable/Disable Code 93 ...................................................................................................... 13-39

Set Lengths for Code 93 ...................................................................................................... 13-40

Code 11 ..................................................................................................................................... 13-41

Code 11 ................................................................................................................................ 13-41

Set Lengths for Code 11 ...................................................................................................... 13-41

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ......................................................................................... 13-43

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) .............................................................................................................. 13-44

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................ 13-44

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................ 13-44

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................ 13-46

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ................................................................................................... 13-47

Febraban .............................................................................................................................. 13-47

I 2 of 5 Security Level ........................................................................................................... 13-48

I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................ 13-49

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) ................................................................................................................. 13-50

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................................. 13-50

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................................. 13-50

Codabar (NW - 7) ....................................................................................................................... 13-52

Enable/Disable Codabar ...................................................................................................... 13-52

Set Lengths for Codabar ...................................................................................................... 13-52

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CLSI Editing ......................................................................................................................... 13-54

NOTIS Editing ...................................................................................................................... 13-54

Codabar Security Level ........................................................................................................ 13-55

Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection ........................................ 13-56

MSI ............................................................................................................................................. 13-56

Enable/Disable MSI .............................................................................................................. 13-56

Set Lengths for MSI ............................................................................................................. 13-57

MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................................. 13-58

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................................ 13-59

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ................................................................................................... 13-59

MSI Reduced Quiet Zone ..................................................................................................... 13-60

Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................ 13-61

Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................. 13-61

Matrix 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................... 13-61

Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 13-61

Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 13-62

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ...................................................................................................... 13-63

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ....................................................................................... 13-63

Korean 3 of 5 ............................................................................................................................. 13-64

Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 .............................................................................................. 13-64

Inverse 1D .................................................................................................................................. 13-65

GS1 DataBar .............................................................................................................................. 13-66

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14), GS1 DataBar Truncated,

GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional .......................................... 13-66

GS1 DataBar Limited ........................................................................................................... 13-66

GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked ................................................ 13-67

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ..................................................................................... 13-67

GS1 DataBar Limited Margin Check .................................................................................... 13-68

GS1 DataBar Security Level ................................................................................................ 13-69

Composite .................................................................................................................................. 13-70

Composite CC-C .................................................................................................................. 13-70

Composite CC-A/B ............................................................................................................... 13-70

Composite TLC-39 ............................................................................................................... 13-71

Composite Inverse ............................................................................................................... 13-71

UPC Composite Mode ......................................................................................................... 13-72

Composite Beep Mode ......................................................................................................... 13-72

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................................................ 13-73

2D Symbologies ......................................................................................................................... 13-74

Enable/Disable PDF417 ....................................................................................................... 13-74

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 .............................................................................................. 13-74

Code 128 Emulation ............................................................................................................. 13-74

Data Matrix ........................................................................................................................... 13-75

GS1 Data Matrix ................................................................................................................... 13-75

Data Matrix Inverse .............................................................................................. .......... ...... 13-77

Maxicode .............................................................................................................................. 13-77

QR Code .............................................................................................................................. 13-78

GS1 QR ................................................................................................................................ 13-78

MicroQR ............................................................................................................................... 13-79

Linked QR Mode .................................................................................................................. 13-80

Aztec .................................................................................................................................... 13-81

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Aztec Inverse ....................................................................................................................... 13-81

Han Xin ................................................................................................................................ 13-82

Han Xin Inverse .................................................................................................................... 13-82

Grid Matrix ............................................................................................................................ 13-83

Grid Matrix Inverse ............................................................................................................... 13-83

Grid Matrix Mirror ................................................................................................................. 13-84

DotCode ............................................................................................................................... 13-84

DotCode Inverse .................................................................................................................. 13-85

DotCode Mirrored ................................................................................................................. 13-86

DotCode Prioritize ................................................................................................................ 13-87

Postal Codes .............................................................................................................................. 13-87

US Postnet ........................................................................................................................... 13-87

US Planet ............................................................................................................................. 13-88

Transmit US Postal Check Digit ........................................................................................... 13-88

UK Postal ............................................................................................................................. 13-89

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ........................................................................................... 13-89

Japan Postal ........................................................................................................................ 13-90

Australia Post ....................................................................................................................... 13-90

Australia Post Format ........................................................................................................... 13-91

Netherlands KIX Code ........................................................................................................ 13-92

USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail .................................................................................. 13-92

UPU FICS Postal ................................................................................................................. 13-93

Mailmark ............................................................................................................................... 13-93

Symbology-Specific Security Levels .......................................................................................... 13-94

Redundancy Level ............................................................................................................... 13-94

Redundancy Level 1 ...................................................................................................... 13-94

Redundancy Level 2 ...................................................................................................... 13-94

Redundancy Level 3 ...................................................................................................... 13-94

Redundancy Level 4 ...................................................................................................... 13-95

Security Level ....................................................................................................................... 13-96

1D Quiet Zone Level ............................................................................................................ 13-97

Intercharacter Gap Size ....................................................................................................... 13-98

Report Version ........................................................................................................................... 13-98

Macro PDF Features .................................................................................................................. 13-99

Flush Macro Buffer ............................................................................................................... 13-99

Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................................ 13-99

Chapter 14: Intelligent Document Capture

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

The IDC Process .......................................................................................................................... 14-1

Bar Code Acceptance Test .................................................................................................... 14-2

Capture Region Determination ............................................................................................... 14-2

IDC Operating Mode = Anchored ..................................................................................... 14-2

IDC Operating Mode = Free-Form or Linked ................................................................... 14-3

Image Post Processing .......................................................................................................... 14-3

Data Transmission ................................................................................................................. 14-3

PC Application and Programming Support .................................................................................. 14-3

Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 14-4

IDC Operating Mode .............................................................................................................. 14-5

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IDC Symbology ...................................................................................................................... 14-6

IDC X Coordinate ................................................................................................................... 14-7

IDC Y Coordinate ................................................................................................................... 14-7

IDC Width ............................................................................................................................... 14-8

IDC Height .............................................................................................................................. 14-8

IDC Aspect ............................................................................................................................. 14-9

IDC File Format Selector ........................................................................................................ 14-9

IDC Bits Per Pixel ................................................................................................................. 14-10

IDC JPEG Quality ................................................................................................................ 14-10

IDC Find Box Outline ........................................................................................................... 14-11

IDC Minimum Text Length ................................................................................................... 14-11

IDC Maximum Text Length .................................................................................................. 14-12

IDC Captured Image Brighten .............................................................................................. 14-12

IDC Captured Image Sharpen .............................................................................................. 14-13

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

IDC Delay Time .................................................................................................................... 14-15

IDC Zoom Limit .................................................................................................................... 14-15

IDC Maximum Rotation ........................................................................................................ 14-16

Quick Start ................................................................................................................................. 14-16

Sample IDC Setup ............................................................................................................... 14-16

IDC Demonstrations ............................................................................................................. 14-17

Anchored Mode Demo ................................................................................................... 14-17

Free-Form Mode Demo .................................................................................................. 14-18

Linked Mode Demo ........................................................................................................ 14-18

Other Suggestions ............................................................................................................... 14-18

Quick Start Form .................................................................................................................. 14-19

Chapter 15: Digimarc Bar code

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

Digimarc Symbology Selection .................................................................................................... 15-1

Picklist .................................................................................................................................... 15-1

Digimarc Digital Watermarks ....................................................................................................... 15-2

Chapter 16: Data Formatting: ADF, MDF, Preferred Symbol, Data Parsing

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

Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) ................................................................................................ 16-1

Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) ................................................................................................ 16-1

MDF in Hands-Free Mode ...................................................................................................... 16-2

MDF Best Practices ............................................................................................................... 16-3

Preferred Symbol ......................................................................................................................... 16-4

Data Parsing (UDI Scan+, Label Parse+ and Blood Bag Parse+) ............................................... 16-5

Scan a UDI Label using UDI Scan+ ....................................................................................... 16-5

Scan a GS1 Label using Label Parse+ .................................................................................. 16-5

Scan a Blood Bag Label using Blood Bag Parse+ ................................................................. 16-5

Chapter 17: OCR Programming

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

Setting Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 17-1

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Scanning Sequence Examples .............................................................................................. 17-2

Errors While Scanning ........................................................................................................... 17-2

OCR Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................................. 17-2

OCR Programming Parameters ................................................................................................... 17-3

OCR-A .................................................................................................................................... 17-3

OCR-A Variant ....................................................................................................................... 17-4

OCR-B .................................................................................................................................... 17-5

OCR-B Variant ....................................................................................................................... 17-6

MICR E13B .......................................................................................................................... 17-10

US Currency Serial Number ................................................................................................. 17-11

OCR Orientation ................................................................................................................... 17-11

OCR Lines ............................................................................................................................ 17-13

OCR Minimum Characters ................................................................................................... 17-13

OCR Maximum Characters .................................................................................................. 17-14

OCR Subset ......................................................................................................................... 17-14

OCR Quiet Zone .................................................................................................................. 17-15

OCR Template ..................................................................................................................... 17-15

Required Digit (9) ........................................................................................................... 17-16

Required Alpha (A) ......................................................................................................... 17-16

Optional Alphanumeric (1) .............................................................................................. 17-16

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

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

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

Any except Space & Reject (5) ...................................................................................... 17-18

Optional Digit (7) ............................................................................................................ 17-18

Digit or Fill (8) ................................................................................................................. 17-18

Alpha or Fill (F) ............................................................................................................... 17-19

Optional Space ( ) .......................................................................................................... 17-19

Optional Small Special (.) ............................................................................................... 17-19

Other Template Operators .............................................................................................. 17-20

Repeat Previous (R) ....................................................................................................... 17-24

Multiple Templates .......................................................................................................... 17-25

Template Examples ........................................................................................................ 17-25

OCR Check Digit Modulus ................................................................................................... 17-25

OCR Check Digit Multiplier .................................................................................................. 17-26

OCR Check Digit Validation ................................................................................................. 17-27

None ............................................................................................................................... 17-27

Product Add Left to Right ............................................................................................... 17-27

Digit Add Left to Right .................................................................................................... 17-28

Digit Add Right to Left .................................................................................................... 17-29

Product Add Right to Left Simple Remainder ................................................................. 17-29

Digit Add Right To Left Simple Remainder ..................................................................... 17-30

Health Industry - HIBCC43 ............................................................................................. 17-31

Inverse OCR ........................................................................................................................ 17-32

OCR Redundancy ................................................................................................................ 17-33

Chapter 18: Driver’s License Set Up (DS8178-DL)

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 18-1

Driver’s License Parsing .............................................................................................................. 18-2

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Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields

(Embedded Driver's License Parsing) ............................................................................................... 18-3

Embedded Driver's License Parsing Criteria - Code Type ..................................................... 18-3

Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes ................................................................................ 18-4

AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes ............................................................................................. 18-7

User Preferences ....................................................................................................................... 18-17

Set Default Parameter .......................................................................................................... 18-17

Output Gender as M or F ..................................................................................................... 18-17

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

No Separator .................................................................................................................. 18-19

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................................ 18-20

Control Characters ......................................................................................................... 18-20

Keyboard Characters ..................................................................................................... 18-26

Parsing Rule Example ............................................................................................................... 18-41

Embedded Driver's License Parsing ADF Example ............................................................. 18-45

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 Truncated ........................................................................................................... F-8

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

GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional .................................................................................... F-9

GS1 DataBar Limited ............................................................................................................... F-9

GS1 DataBar Expanded ......................................................................................................... F-10

GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked ........................................................................................... F-10

2D Symbologies ........................................................................................................................... F-11

PDF417 .................................................................................................................................. F-11

Data Matrix ............................................................................................................................. F-11

GS1 Data Matrix ..................................................................................................................... F-12

Maxicode ................................................................................................................................ F-12

QR Code ................................................................................................................................ F-12

GS1 QR .................................................................................................................................. F-13

MicroQR ................................................................................................................................. F-13

Aztec ...................................................................................................................................... F-13

Grid Matrix .............................................................................................................................. F-14

Han Xin .................................................................................................................................. F-14

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................................ F-14

US Postnet ............................................................................................................................. F-14

UK Postal ............................................................................................................................... F-14

Japan Postal .......................................................................................................................... F-15

Australian Post ....................................................................................................................... F-15

OCR ............................................................................................................................................. F-16

OCR-A .................................................................................................................................... F-16

OCR-B .................................................................................................................................... F-16

MICR E13B ............................................................................................................................ F-16

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US Currency ........................................................................................................................... F-16

Appendix G: Numeric Bar Codes

Cancel ........................................................................................................................................... G-1

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

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

ScanSpeed Analytics ............................................................................................................... L-5

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Appendix M: Battery/PowerCap Attributes

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

Appendix N: Scan Speed Analytics

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

Histogram Decode Information ..................................................................................................... N-1

Image of Slowest Decoded Bar Code ........................................................................................... N-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 Scanner Configurations

Configuration Description

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,

Healthcare White

DS8178-SRSF007ZZWW Area Imager, Standard Range, Cordless, Twilight Black, PowerCap
DS8178-DLSF007ZZWW Area Imager, Standard Range, Cordless, DL Parser, Twilight Black, PowerCap
DS8178-HCSF00BVMWW Area Imager, Healthcare, Cordless, Healthcare White, PowerCap

Cradles

Table B Cradle Configurations

Configuration Description

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

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.

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Table C Accessories

Part Number Description

BTRY-DS81EAB0E-00 Replacement battery for the DS8178 digital scanner (worldwide).
BTRY-DS81EAB0E-00K Replacement battery for the DS8178 digital scanner - S. Korea and India.
SUPR-DS81E000E-00 Spare PowerCap for use with the DS8178 digit.al scanner.
FAST-PC0081W-Q1 Set of four adhesive backed hook fastener strips used to adhere one CR8178-SC or

CR8178-PC charging communication cradle to a surface.

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

CR8178-PC charging communication cradles to surfaces.

STND-DC0081W-04 Document Capture Stand for use with the DS8178-SR/DL in the presentation cradle

(CR8178-PC).

Note: For compatible power supplies, contact your Zebra sales representative.

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

tool 123Scan.

•

Chapter 3, Data Capture provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes,

general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode ranges.

•

Chapter 4, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications provides suggested scann e r

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

•

Chapter 5, 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 6, User Preferences describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes

for selecting these features.

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•

Chapter 7, Imaging Preferences describes imaging preference features and provides programming bar

codes for selecting these features.

•

Chapter 8, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host.

•

Chapter 9, 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 10, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host.

•

Chapter 11, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X

host.

•

Chapter 12, Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a keyboard wedge interface with the digital

scanner.

•

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

selecting these features for the digital scanner.

•

Chapter 14, 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 15, 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.

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Chapter 16, Data Formatting: ADF, MDF, Preferred Symbol, Data Parsing briefly describes the Zebra

features available for customizing scanner operation.

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Chapter 17, OCR Programming describes how to set up the digital scanner for OCR programming.

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Chapter 18, 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.

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

defaults.

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

type.

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

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

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

and keyboard maps.

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

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

numeric values.

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Appendix H, Alphanumer ic Bar Codes includes the alpha numeric bar cod es to scan fo r parame ters req uiring

specific alphanumeric values.

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

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

protocol.

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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.

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

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Appendix M, Battery/PowerCap Attributes defines battery/PowerCap attributes.

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Appendix N, Scan Speed Analytics describes the Zebra ScanSpeed Analytics software that allows the

identification of bar codes that slow down processes.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

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Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

• Dialog box, window and screen names

• Dr op -d o wn list an d list bo x name s

• Check box and radio button names

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Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen.

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bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lis ts of alter na tiv es

• Lis ts of req uir ed step s th at ar e not ne ce ssa r ily seq ue nt ial

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