DS9208 DIGITAL SCANNER
PRODUCT REFERENCE
GUIDE
DS9208
PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE
72E-139635-09
Revision A
March 2019
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Warranty
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http://www.zebra.com/warranty.
Revision History
Changes to the original guide are listed below:
Change Date Description
-01 Rev A 3/2011 Initial release
-02 Rev A 2/2012 Added mounting template; added new parameters: Illumination Always On, Motion
-03 Rev A 12/2013 Updated description/functionality for Illumination Always On, added Illumination
-04 Rev A 10/28/14 Zebra rebranding
-05 Rev A 4/2015 - Updated URLs.
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Sensitivity, Fast HID Keyboard Emulation, IBM Specification Version, Codabar
Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection; updated Driver’s License
Set Up chapter: added License Issue State AAMVA bar code, added Output Gender
as M or F and Date Format parameters.
Control parameter, updated defaults for following parameters: Presentation Mode
Field of View, Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol, USB Polling Interval, USB
Fast HID, I 2 of 5 Lengths, GS1 Databar Limited, Data Matrix Inverse
- Add Desk Mount information and template.
- Replaced SSI parameter numbers with attribute values.
- Updated sealing specification.
- Updated IBM Specification Version description.
- Added Quick Keypad Emulation.
- Added Code 128, Code 39, and I 2 of 5 Security Levels.
- Added UPC Reduced Quiet Zone, Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone, Code 39
Reduced Quiet Zone, I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone, 1D Quiet Zone Level.
- Added Ignore Code 128 <FNC4>.
- Added GS1 Data Matrix and GS1 QR code type parameters.
- Added Han Xin parameters and sample bar code.
- Changed defaults for Timeout Between Decodes Same Symbol, Timeout
Between Decodes Different Symbols, I 2 of 5, and Data Matrix Inverse.
- Added appendices for Country Codes, Country Code Pages, and CJK Decode
Control.
-06 Rev A 5/2015 - Added to scanner configuration list,
- Removed Motion Tolerance parameter.
- Changed default for Timeout Between Decodes Same Symbol
- Changed range for Timeout Between Decodes Different Symbol
- Added SSI over USB CDC device type
- Added CDC Beep on BEL and Honor Direct I/O Beep parameters
-07 Rev A 9/2016 - Add Symbol Code and Aim Code characters: GS1 Data Matrix, GS1 QR, and
Mailmark
-08 Rev A 10/2016 - Changed Presentation Mode Field of View default to Full
- Updated descriptions for USB Beep Directive and Bar Code Configuration
Directive parameters
- Changed ISSN EAN default to Disable
- Updated Code 128 length range for PDF Prioritization parameter
- Added Mailmark parameter
- Removed QR Inverse parameter
- Removed ADF chapter and updated 123Scan chapter
- Added GS1 Data Matrix, GS1 QR, and Mailmark to Modifier Characters table
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Change Date Description
-09 Rev A 3/2019 - Added Note at Section USB Device Type on pg. 6-5.
- Updated copyright statement on the last page.
- Updated barcode caption IBM OPOS (IBM Hand-held USB with Full Scan
Disable) to OPOS (IBM Hand-held with Full Disable) on pg. 6-5.
- Updated HID Keyboard Emulation to USB HID Keyboard on pg. xvi, 6-3,
6-5, 6-8, 6-9. 6-12, 6-17, A-3 and D-1.
- Updated Fast HID Keyboard Emulation to USB Fast HID on pg. 6-4 and A-4.
- Updated Fast HID Keyboard to USB Fast HID on pg. 6-15 and 6-17.
- Updated barcode caption MOD 10/MOD 11 to MOD 11/MOD 10 on pg. 10-64.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... ii
Revision History.............................................................................................................................. iii
About This Guide
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... xv
Configurations................................................................................................................................. xv
Chapter Descriptions ...................................................................................................................... xvi
Notational Conventions................................................................................................................... xvii
Related Documents ........................................................................................................................ xvii
Service Information......................................................................................................................... xviii
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Interfaces ....................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Setting Up the Digital Scanner ....................................................................................................... 1-3
Installing the Interface Cable ................................................................................................... 1-3
Connecting Power (if required) ................................................................................................ 1-3
Configuring the Digital Scanner ............................................................................................... 1-3
Mounting the Digital Scanner ......................................................................................................... 1-4
Wall Mount Bracket .................................................................................................................. 1-4
Desk Mount Bracket ................................................................................................................. 1-5
Locking Mount Bracket ............................................................................................................ 1-6
Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 1-8
Required Accessories .............................................................................................................. 1-8
Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................... 1-8
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) (Optional) ............................................................................ 1-8
Mounting Templates ...................................................................................................................... 1-9
Chapter 2: Data Capture
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Beeper Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 2-2
Selecting Beeper Volume using Trigger .................................................................................. 2-4
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LED Definitions .............................................................................................................................. 2-4
Scanning ........................................................................................................................................ 2-5
Presentation Mode Scanning ................................................................................................... 2-5
Momentary Trigger Mode Scanning ......................................................................................... 2-6
Decode Ranges ............................................................................................................................. 2-8
Integrated Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) ............................................................................ 2-8
Deactivation Antenna for Checkpoint EAS Systems ................................................................ 2-8
EAS Deactivation Range ......................................................................................................... 2-8
DS9208 Host Interface Cables and EAS ................................................................................. 2-8
Checkpoint Contact Information ............................................................................................... 2-8
Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 3-1
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 3-2
Report Software Version Bar Code .......................................................................................... 3-4
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................ 3-5
Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions ............................................................................................... 3-7
Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ...................................................................................................... 4-2
Errors While Scanning ................................................................................................................... 4-2
User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults ...................................................... 4-2
User Preferences ........................................................................................................................... 4-4
Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................................. 4-4
Parameter Bar Code Scanning ................................................................................................ 4-5
Beep After Good Decode ......................................................................................................... 4-5
Beeper Tone ............................................................................................................................ 4-6
Beeper Volume ........................................................................................................................ 4-7
Volume Adjustment Trigger Timeout ....................................................................................... 4-8
Beeper Duration ....................................................................................................................... 4-9
Suppress Power-up Beeps ...................................................................................................... 4-9
Low Power Mode ..................................................................................................................... 4-10
Time Delay to Low Power Mode .............................................................................................. 4-11
Trigger Mode ............................................................................................................................ 4-13
Trigger Aiming Pattern ............................................................................................................. 4-14
Presentation Aiming Pattern .................................................................................................... 4-15
Momentary Trigger Mode Timeout ........................................................................................... 4-16
Motion Detect Range ............................................................................................................... 4-17
Decoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode Only) ........................................................................ 4-18
Post Decode Illumination ......................................................................................................... 4-18
Illumination Always On (Presentation Mode Only) ................................................................... 4-19
Illumination Control Timer (Dim Mode) .................................................................................... 4-20
Presentation Mode Field of View ............................................................................................. 4-22
Picklist Mode ............................................................................................................................ 4-23
Continuous Bar Code Read ..................................................................................................... 4-24
Unique Bar Code Reporting ..................................................................................................... 4-24
Decode Session Timeout ......................................................................................................... 4-25
Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................................. 4-25
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Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols ....................................................................... 4-26
Fuzzy 1D Processing ............................................................................................................... 4-26
Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) ............................................................................... 4-27
Mobile Phone/Display Mode .................................................................................................... 4-28
PDF Prioritization ..................................................................................................................... 4-29
PDF Prioritization Timeout ....................................................................................................... 4-29
Multicode Mode ........................................................................................................................ 4-30
Multicode Expression ............................................................................................................... 4-31
Multicode Mode Concatenation ............................................................................................... 4-36
Multicode Concatenation Symbology ....................................................................................... 4-37
Multicode Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 4-38
Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters .............................................................................................. 4-40
Transmit Code ID Character .................................................................................................... 4-40
Prefix/Suffix Values .................................................................................................................. 4-41
Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................................. 4-42
FN1 Substitution Values .......................................................................................................... 4-43
Transmit “No Read” Message .................................................................................................. 4-44
Chapter 5: Imaging Preferences
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ...................................................................................................... 5-2
Errors While Scanning ................................................................................................................... 5-2
Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults ...................................................................................... 5-2
Imaging Preferences ...................................................................................................................... 5-4
Operational Modes ................................................................................................................... 5-4
Image Capture Illumination ...................................................................................................... 5-5
Snapshot Mode Timeout .......................................................................................................... 5-6
Snapshot Aiming Pattern ......................................................................................................... 5-6
Image Cropping ....................................................................................................................... 5-7
Crop to Pixel Addresses .......................................................................................................... 5-8
Image Size (Number of Pixels) ................................................................................................ 5-9
Image Brightness (Target White) ............................................................................................. 5-10
JPEG Image Options ............................................................................................................... 5-10
JPEG Target File Size ............................................................................................................. 5-11
JPEG Quality and Size Value .................................................................................................. 5-11
Image Enhancement ................................................................................................................ 5-12
Image File Format Selector ...................................................................................................... 5-13
Image Rotation ......................................................................................................................... 5-14
Bits Per Pixel ............................................................................................................................ 5-15
Signature Capture .................................................................................................................... 5-16
Signature Capture File Format Selector .................................................................................. 5-17
Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel ............................................................................................. 5-18
Signature Capture Width .......................................................................................................... 5-19
Signature Capture Height ........................................................................................................ 5-19
Signature Capture JPEG Quality ............................................................................................. 5-19
Chapter 6: USB Interface
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Connecting a USB Interface .......................................................................................................... 6-2
USB Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................................ 6-3
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USB Host Parameters ................................................................................................................... 6-5
USB Device Type ..................................................................................................................... 6-5
Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking .................................................................... 6-7
USB Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................................. 6-7
Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................... 6-8
USB CAPS Lock Override ....................................................................................................... 6-8
USB Ignore Unknown Characters ............................................................................................ 6-9
USB Convert Unknown to Code 39 ......................................................................................... 6-9
USB Beep Directive ................................................................................................................. 6-10
USB Bar Code Configuration Directive .................................................................................... 6-10
Emulate Keypad ....................................................................................................................... 6-11
Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ......................................................................................... 6-11
USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................................. 6-12
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................................. 6-12
Convert Case ........................................................................................................................... 6-13
USB Static CDC ....................................................................................................................... 6-13
CDC Beep on <BEL> ............................................................................................................... 6-14
Direct I/O Beep ........................................................................................................................ 6-14
USB Transmission Speed Parameters .................................................................................... 6-15
IBM Specification Version ........................................................................................................ 6-18
ASCII Character Set for USB ......................................................................................................... 6-19
Chapter 7: RS-232 Interface
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Connecting an RS-232 Interface ................................................................................................... 7-2
RS-232 Parameter Defaults ........................................................................................................... 7-3
RS-232 Host Parameters ............................................................................................................... 7-4
RS-232 Host Types .................................................................................................................. 7-6
Baud Rate ................................................................................................................................ 7-8
Parity ........................................................................................................................................ 7-9
Stop Bits ................................................................................................................................... 7-10
Data Bits .................................................................................................................................. 7-10
Check Receive Errors .............................................................................................................. 7-11
Hardware Handshaking ........................................................................................................... 7-11
Software Handshaking ............................................................................................................. 7-13
Host Serial Response Timeout ................................................................................................ 7-15
RTS Line State ...............................................................................................................
Beep on <BEL> ........................................................................................................................ 7-16
Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................................. 7-17
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ....................................................................................................... 7-18
Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................................... 7-18
ASCII Character Set for RS-232 .................................................................................................... 7-19
Chapter 8: IBM 468X / 469X Interface
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 8-1
Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ......................................................................................... 8-2
IBM Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................................ 8-3
IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters .................................................................................................. 8-4
Port Address ............................................................................................................................ 8-4
Convert Unknown to Code 39 .................................................................................................. 8-5
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Ignore Beep Directive .............................................................................................................. 8-5
Ignore Configuration Directive ................................................................................................. 8-6
Chapter 9: Keyboard Wedge Interface
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 9-1
Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ...................................................................................... 9-2
Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ........................................................................................... 9-3
Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters ............................................................................................... 9-4
Keyboard Wedge Host Types .................................................................................................. 9-4
Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................................... 9-5
Keystroke Delay ....................................................................................................................... 9-5
Intra-Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................................. 9-6
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ...................................................................................... 9-6
Quick Keypad Emulation .......................................................................................................... 9-7
Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................... 9-7
Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................................. 9-8
Convert Wedge Data ............................................................................................................... 9-8
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................................. 9-9
FN1 Substitution ...................................................................................................................... 9-9
Send Make and Break ............................................................................................................. 9-10
Keyboard Maps ........................................................................................................................ 9-11
ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge .................................................................................... 9-12
Chapter 10: Symbologies
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 10-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ...................................................................................................... 10-1
Errors While Scanning ................................................................................................................... 10-2
Symbology Parameter Defaults ..................................................................................................... 10-2
Disable All Code Types .................................................................................................................. 10-8
UPC/EAN ....................................................................................................................................... 10-9
Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................................. 10-9
Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................................. 10-9
Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ........................................................................................................... 10-10
Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 .................................................................................................. 10-10
Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 .............................................................................................. 10-11
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ................................................................................................ 10-11
Bookland ISBN Format ............................................................................................................ 10-12
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ..............................
User-Programmable Supplementals ........................................................................................ 10-16
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................................. 10-16
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format .......................................................................... 10-17
UPC Reduced Quiet Zone ....................................................................................................... 10-18
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ................................................................................................... 10-18
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ................................................................................................... 10-19
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................................. 10-19
UPC-A Preamble ..................................................................................................................... 10-20
UPC-E Preamble ..................................................................................................................... 10-21
UPC-E1 Preamble ................................................................................................................... 10-22
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ........................................................................................................ 10-23
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ...................................................................................................... 10-23
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EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ............................................................................................................... 10-24
UCC Coupon Extended Code .................................................................................................. 10-24
Coupon Report ......................................................................................................................... 10-25
ISSN EAN ................................................................................................................................ 10-26
Code 128 ....................................................................................................................................... 10-27
Enable/Disable Code 128 ........................................................................................................ 10-27
Set Lengths for Code 128 ........................................................................................................ 10-28
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................................. 10-29
Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ......................................................................................................... 10-29
ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................................. 10-30
Check ISBT Table .................................................................................................................... 10-31
ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ............................................................................................ 10-31
Code 128 Security Level .......................................................................................................... 10-32
Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone ............................................................................................... 10-33
Ignore Code 128 <FNC4> ........................................................................................................ 10-33
Code 39 ......................................................................................................................................... 10-34
Enable/Disable Code 39 .......................................................................................................... 10-34
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................................. 10-34
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ................................................................................................... 10-35
Code 32 Prefix ......................................................................................................................... 10-35
Set Lengths for Code 39 .......................................................................................................... 10-36
Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................. 10-37
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................................. 10-37
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ............................................................................................... 10-38
Code 39 Security Level ............................................................................................................ 10-39
Code 39 Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................. 10-40
Code 39 Buffering .................................................................................................................... 10-41
Code 93 ......................................................................................................................................... 10-43
Enable/Disable Code 93 .......................................................................................................... 10-43
Set Lengths for Code 93 .......................................................................................................... 10-44
Code 11 ......................................................................................................................................... 10-45
Code 11 ................................................................................................................................... 10-45
Set Lengths for Code 11 .......................................................................................................... 10-46
Code 11 Check Digit Verification ..............................
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits ............................................................................................... 10-48
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) .................................................................................................................. 10-49
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ............................................................................................ 10-49
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ............................................................................................ 10-49
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ................................................................................................ 10-51
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit .................................................................................................... 10-51
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ....................................................................................................... 10-52
I 2 of 5 Security Level .............................................................................................................. 10-53
I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone .................................................................................................... 10-54
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) ..................................................................................................................... 10-55
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................................. 10-55
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 10-55
Codabar (NW - 7) .......................................................................................................................... 10-57
Enable/Disable Codabar .......................................................................................................... 10-57
Set Lengths for Codabar .......................................................................................................... 10-58
CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................................. 10-59
NOTIS Editing .......................................................................................................................... 10-59
............................................................... 10-47
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Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection ............................................ 10-60
MSI ................................................................................................................................................. 10-61
Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................................. 10-61
Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................................. 10-61
MSI Check Digits ..................................................................................................................... 10-63
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) .................................................................................................... 10-63
MSI Check Digit Algorithm ....................................................................................................... 10-64
Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................ 10-64
Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................................. 10-64
Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................... 10-65
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................... 10-65
Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................... 10-66
Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .......................................................................................................... 10-67
Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ........................................................................................... 10-67
Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................................. 10-68
Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 .................................................................................................. 10-68
Inverse 1D ...................................................................................................................................... 10-69
Postal Codes .................................................................................................................................. 10-70
US Postnet ............................................................................................................................... 10-70
US Planet ................................................................................................................................. 10-70
Transmit US Postal Check Digit ............................................................................................... 10-71
UK Postal ................................................................................................................................. 10-71
Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ............................................................................................... 10-72
Japan Postal ............................................................................................................................ 10-72
Australia Post ........................................................................................................................... 10-73
Australia Post Format .............................................................................................................. 10-74
Netherlands KIX Code ............................................................................................................ 10-75
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ...................................................................................... 10-75
UPU FICS Postal ..................................................................................................................... 10-76
Mailmark .................................................................................................................................. 10-76
GS1 DataBar .................................................................................................................................. 10-77
GS1 DataBar ............................................................................................................................ 10-77
GS1 DataBar Limited ............................................................................................................... 10-78
GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level ....................................................................................... 10-
GS1 DataBar Expanded .......................................................................................................... 10-80
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ......................................................................................... 10-80
Composite ...................................................................................................................................... 10-81
Composite CC-C ...................................................................................................................... 10-81
Composite CC-A/B ................................................................................................................... 10-81
Composite TLC-39 ................................................................................................................... 10-82
UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................................. 10-82
Composite Beep Mode ............................................................................................................ 10-83
GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes .................................................... 10-83
2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................................. 10-84
Enable/Disable PDF417 ........................................................................................................... 10-84
Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 .................................................................................................. 10-84
Code 128 Emulation ................................................................................................................ 10-85
Data Matrix ............................................................................................................................... 10-86
Data Matrix Inverse .................................................................................................................. 10-86
GS1 Data Matrix ...................................................................................................................... 10-87
Maxicode .................................................................................................................................. 10-87
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QR Code .................................................................................................................................. 10-88
GS1 QR ................................................................................................................................... 10-88
MicroQR ................................................................................................................................... 10-89
Aztec ........................................................................................................................................ 10-90
Aztec Inverse ........................................................................................................................... 10-90
Han Xin .................................................................................................................................... 10-91
Han Xin Inverse ....................................................................................................................... 10-91
Redundancy Level ......................................................................................................................... 10-92
Redundancy Level 1 ................................................................................................................ 10-92
Redundancy Level 2 ................................................................................................................ 10-92
Redundancy Level 3 ................................................................................................................ 10-92
Redundancy Level 4 ................................................................................................................ 10-93
Security Level ................................................................................................................................ 10-94
1D Quiet Zone Level ................................................................................................................ 10-95
Intercharacter Gap Size ........................................................................................................... 10-96
Report Version ............................................................................................................................... 10-96
Macro PDF Features ..................................................................................................................... 10-97
Flush Macro Buffer ................................................................................................................... 10-97
Abort Macro PDF Entry ............................................................................................................ 10-97
Chapter 11: 123Scan and Software Tools
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 11-1
123Scan ......................................................................................................................................... 11-1
Communication with 123Scan ................................................................................................. 11-2
123Scan Requirements ........................................................................................................... 11-2
123Scan Information ................................................................................................................ 11-3
Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos ................................................................... 11-3
Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) ................................................................................................. 11-4
Chapter 12: Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL)
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 12-1
Driver’s License Parsing ................................................................................................................ 12-2
Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing) ................................ 12-3
Embedded Driver's License Parsing Criteria - Code Type ...................................................... 12-3
Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes .................................................................................. 12-4
AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes ............................................................................................... 12-7
User Preferences ........................................................................................................................... 12-17
Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................................. 12-17
Output Gender as M or F ......................................................................................................... 12-17
Date Format ............................................................................................................................. 12-18
Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ............................................ 12-20
Parsing Rule Example ................................................................................................................... 12-39
Embedded Driver's License Parsing ADF Example ................................................................. 12-43
Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters
Appendix B: Country Codes
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... B-1
USB and Keyboard Wedge Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ....................................... B-2
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Appendix C: Country Code Pages
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... C-1
Country Code Page Defaults ......................................................................................................... C-1
Country Code Page Bar Codes ..................................................................................................... C-5
Appendix D: CJK 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
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-9
Appendix E: Programming Reference
Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................................. E-1
AIM Code Identifiers ...................................................................................................................... E-3
Appendix F: Sample Bar Codes
Code 39 ......................................................................................................................................... F-1
UPC/EAN ....................................................................................................................................... F-1
UPC-A, 100% ........................................................................................................................... F-1
EAN-13, 100% ......................................................................................................................... F-2
Code 128 ....................................................................................................................................... F-2
Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................................................... F-2
GS1 DataBar-14 ............................................................................................................................ F-3
PDF417 .......................................................................................................................................... F-3
Data Matrix ..................................................................................................................................... F-3
Maxicode ........................................................................................................................................ F-3
QR Code ........................................................................................................................................ F-4
Han Xin .......................................................................................................................................... F-4
US Postnet ..................................................................................................................................... F-4
UK Postal ....................................................................................................................................... F-4
Appendix G: Numeric Bar Codes
Numeric Bar Codes ........................................................................................................................ G-1
Cancel ............................................................................................................................................ G-2
Appendix H: ASCII Character Sets
Appendix I: Signature Capture Code
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... I-1
Code Structure ............................................................................................................................... I-1
Signature Capture Area ........................................................................................................... I-1
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CapCode Pattern Structure ...................................................................................................... I-2
Start / Stop Patterns ...................................................................................................................... I-2
Dimensions .................................................................................................................................... I-3
Data Format ................................................................................................................................... I-3
Additional Capabilities ................................................................................................................... I-4
Signature Boxes ............................................................................................................................ I-4
Index
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Introduction
The DS9208 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and
troubleshooting the DS9208 digital scanner.
Configurations
This guide includes the following DS9208 digital scanner configurations:
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DS9208-SR00004NNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, Standard Range, Black
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DS9208-SR0000WNNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, Standard Range, White
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DS9208-SR00004CNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, Standard Range, Black, Checkpoint EAS
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DS9208-SR0000WCNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, Standard Range, White, Checkpoint EAS
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DS9208-DL00004NNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, DL parsing, Standard Range, Black
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DS9208-DL0000WNNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, DL parsing, Standard Range, White
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DS9208-DL00004CNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, DL parsing, Standard Range, Black, Checkpoint EAS
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DS9208-DL0000WCNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, DL parsing, Standard Range, White, Checkpoint EAS
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Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
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Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, cable connection, and
mounting information.
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Chapter 2, Data Capture describes parts of the digital scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to
use the scanner in hand-held and hands-free (presentation) modes.
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Chapter 3, Maintenance & Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for the digital
scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.
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Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options describes features frequently used to customize
how data transmits to the host device and programming bar codes for selecting user preference features
for the digital scanner.
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Chapter 5, Imaging Preferences provides imaging preference features and programming bar codes for
selecting these features.
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Chapter 6, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host.
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Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host, such as
point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port.
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Chapter 8, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with IBM 468X/469X
POS systems.
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Chapter 9, Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the
digital scanner.
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Chapter 10, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for
selecting these features for the digital scanner.
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Chapter 11, 123Scan and Software Tools describes the Zebra software tools available for customizing
scanner operation.
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Chapter 12, Driver’s License Set Up (DS9208-DL) describes how the DS9208-DL digital scanner can
parse out information from standard US driver's licenses and certain other American Association of
Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) compliant ID cards.
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Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters provides a table of all host device 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, CJK Decode Control describes control parameters for Unicode/CJK (Chinese, Japanese,
Korean) bar code decode through USB HID Keyboard 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, ASCII Character Sets provides ASCII character value tables.
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*Baud Rate 9600
Feature/Option
* Indicates Default
Appendix I, Signature Capture Code provides information on CapCode, a signature capture code that
encloses a signature area on a document and allows a scanner to capture a signature.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
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Italics are used to highlight the following:
• Chapters and sections in this and related documents
• Dialog box, window and screen names
• Drop-down list and list box names
• Check box and radio button names
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Bold text is used to highlight the following:
• Key names on a keypad
• Button names on a screen.
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bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items
• Lists of alternatives
• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential
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Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
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Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default parameter
settings.
Related Documents
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DS9208 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-140088-xx - provides general information for getting started with the
DS9208 digital scanner, and includes basic set up and operation instructions.
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Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide, p/n 72E-69680-xx - provides information on ADF, a
means of customizing data before transmission to a host.
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Plural Stage Programmer’s Guide, p/n 72E-67113-xx - allows programming the digital scanner to decode
Plural Stage bar codes and enable Supplemental Recognition Characters.
For the latest version of this guide and all Zebra guides, go to: http://www.zebra.com/support.
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Service Information
If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility's technical or systems support. If there is a
problem with the equipment, they will contact the Zebra Global Customer Support Center at:
http://www.zebra.com/support.
When contacting Zebra support, please have the following information available:
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Serial number of the unit
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Model number or product name
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Software type and version number
Zebra responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements.
If your problem cannot be solved by Zebra support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and
will be given specific directions. Zebra is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the
approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.
If you purchased your business product from a Zebra business partner, please contact that business partner
for support.
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
Introduction
The DS9208 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and advanced feature set in a
compact design. The digital scanner’s built-in stand seamlessly accommodates both counter-top and
hand-held use. Whether in presentation or trigger mode, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use
for extended periods of time.
Figure 1-1
DS9208 Digital Scanner
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Interfaces
The DS9208 digital scanner supports:
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USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard
interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.
See Appendix B, Country Codes for supported international keyboards.
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Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital
scanner with the host.
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RS-485 connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the
digital scanner with the IBM terminal.
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Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. Scan bar code
menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the host. See Appendix B, Country Codes for
supported international keyboards.
NOTE Only the Symbol Native API (SNAPI) with Imaging interface supports image capture. See USB Device
Type on page 6-5 to enable this host.
Unpacking
Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit,
contact Zebra Support. See page xviii for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved
shipping container; use this to return the equipment for servicing.
Setting Up the Digital Scanner
Interface cable
modular connector
To h o st
Cable interface port
Installing the Interface Cable
1. Insert the interface cable modular connector into the interface cable port on the rear of the digital scanner
until you hear a click. The green LED lights and low/medium/high beeps sound, indicating that the scanner
is operational.
Getting Started 1 - 3
Figure 1-2
2. Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is secure.
3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (see the specific host chapter for information on
host connections).
Installing the Cable
NOTE Different hosts require different cables. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are examples only.
Connectors vary from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are the same.
Removing the Interface Cable
1. Tilt the scanner fully forward.
2. Using the tip of a small screwdriver, depress the cable’s modular connector clip and carefully slide out the
cable.
Connecting Power (if required)
If the host does not provide power to the digital scanner, connect an external power supply.
1. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable.
2. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC outlet.
Configuring the Digital Scanner
To configure the digital scanner use the bar codes included in this manual, or use the 123Scan2 configuration
program. See Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options, Chapter 5, Imaging Preferences, and
Chapter 10, Symbologies for information about programming the digital scanner using bar code menus. See
Chapter 11, 123Scan and Software Tools for information on using this configuration program. Also see each
host-specific chapter to set up connection to a specific host type.
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Mounting the Digital Scanner
Wall Mount Bracket
An optional wall mount bracket is available for mounting the scanner to a wall or other vertical surface. For a
template that facilitates screw placement, see Mounting Templates on page 1-9.
To mount the DS9208:
1. Place the bracket in its desired location on the wall, and insert two #8 screws through each screw hole in
the bracket.
NOTE Select a screw type and length appropriate for the wall material.
Figure 1-3
2. Tighten the screws to secure the bracket to the wall.
Installing the Wall Mount Bracket
Getting Started 1 - 5
3. Slide the base of the digital scanner into the bracket, oriented so the scan window faces down.
Figure 1-4
Inserting the DS9208 into the Wall Mount Bracket
Desk Mount Bracket
An optional desk mount bracket is available for mounting the scanner to a desk or other horizontal surface. For
a template that facilitates screw placement, see Mounting Templates on page 1-9.
To mount the DS9208:
1. Place the bracket in its desired location, and insert two #8 screws through each screw hole in the bracket.
NOTE Select a screw type and length appropriate for the surface material.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the bracket to the surface.
3. Slide the base of the digital scanner forward into the bracket.
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Locking Mount Bracket
An optional locking mount bracket is available for "locking" the scanner into position on a horizontal (or vertical)
surface. This option is recommended for applications where it is desirable to affix the scanner to a counter or
desktop. For a template that facilitates screw placement, see Mounting Templates on page 1-9.
To mount the DS9208:
1. Place the bracket in its desired location on the counter or desktop. Make sure that the indicator on the
bracket is consistent with the direction that the scanner will face. Insert four #8 screws through each screw
hole in the bracket.
Figure 1-5
2. Tighten the screws to secure the bracket to the counter or desktop.
Figure 1-4 Installing the Locking Mount Bracket
Getting Started 1 - 7
3. To insert the scanner into the Locking Mount Bracket, place the scanner onto the bracket and turn it 1/4
revolution clockwise until you hear a click and the scanner faces its final position.
Figure 1-6
4. To remove the scanner from the Locking Mount Bracket, lift the scanner, pull up slightly on the scanner
Inserting the DS9208 into the Locking Mount Bracket
with particular emphasis on the right rear corner (where the locking mechanism is) and turn
counter-clockwise until the scanner is released.
Figure 1-7
Removing the DS9208 from the Locking Mount Bracket
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Accessories
Required Accessories
The digital scanner ships with the DS9208 Quick Start Guide. Also order an interface cable for the appropriate
interface, and a universal power supply if the interface requires this. For additional items, contact a local Zebra
representative or business partner.
Optional Accessories
Contact Zebra to purchase the following accessories for the DS9208:
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Wall Mount Bracket (see Wall Mount Bracket on page 1-4 for installation instructions)
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Locking Mount Bracket (see Locking Mount Bracket on page 1-6 for installation instructions)
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) (Optional)
Because there are several Checkpoint EAS systems available, your local Checkpoint representative should
connect the digital scanner to the Checkpoint EAS system and tune the system. To contact your local
Checkpoint representative inside the U.S. call 800-257-5540, ext. 4300. Outside the U.S., call (609) 848-1800,
ext. 4300.
Mounting Templates
40 mm
37.5 mm
Use the following templates to facilitate the proper placement of brackets and screws.
Getting Started 1 - 9
Figure 1-8
Wall Mount Bracket Template
37.50
Figure 1-9
Desk Mount Bracket Template
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54 mm
49 mm
Figure 1-10
Locking Mount Bracket Template
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