Zebra DS9208 Product Reference Guide

DS9208 DIGITAL SCANNER

PRODUCT REFERENCE
GUIDE

DS9208

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

72E-139635-09

Revision A

March 2019

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Warranty

For the complete Zebra hardware product warranty statement, go to:

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

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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:

•

DS9208-SR00004NNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, Standard Range, Black

•

DS9208-SR0000WNNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, Standard Range, White

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DS9208-SR00004CNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, Standard Range, Black, Checkpoint EAS

•

DS9208-SR0000WCNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, Standard Range, White, Checkpoint EAS

•

DS9208-DL00004NNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, DL parsing, Standard Range, Black

•

DS9208-DL0000WNNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, DL parsing, Standard Range, White

•

DS9208-DL00004CNWW - DS9208 Digital Scanner, DL parsing, Standard Range, Black, Checkpoint EAS

•

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:

•

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

mounting information.

•

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.

•

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

scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

•

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.

•

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

selecting these features.

•

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

•

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

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

•

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

POS systems.

•

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

digital scanner.

•

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

selecting these features for the digital scanner.

•

Chapter 11, 123Scan and Software Tools describes the Zebra software tools available for customizing

scanner operation.

•

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.

•

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

defaults.

•

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

keyboard (HID) device and the keyboard wedge host.

•

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

type.

•

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

Korean) bar code decode through USB HID Keyboard mode.

•

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

conversions, and keyboard maps.

•

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

•

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

specific numeric values.

•

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

•

*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:

•

Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

• Dialog box, window and screen names

• Drop-down list and list box names

• Check box and radio button names

•

Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen.

•

bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

About This Guide xvii

•

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

•

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

Related Documents

•

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.

•

Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide, p/n 72E-69680-xx - provides information on ADF, a
means of customizing data before transmission to a host.

•

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:

•

Serial number of the unit

•

Model number or product name

•

Software type and version number

Zebra responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements.

If your problem cannot be solved by 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:

•

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.

•

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

•

RS-485 connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the
digital scanner with the IBM terminal.

•

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

•

Wall Mount Bracket (see Wall Mount Bracket on page 1-4 for installation instructions)

•

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 [phone],
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

CHAPTER 2 DATA CAPTURE

Decode LEDs

Exit Window

Adjustable Stand

Finger Grips

Trigger and

Volume Control

Beeper

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in capturing bar codes, general

instructions and tips about scanning, and decode range information.

Figure 2-1

Parts

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Beeper Definitions

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

Table 2-1

Standard Use

Low/medium/high beeps Power up.

Short beep
(tone programmable)

4 low beeps Transmission error.

5 low beeps Conversion or format error.

Low/low/low/extra low beeps RS-232 receive error.

High beep The digital scanner detected a <BEL> character over RS-232.

Image Capture

Low beep Snapshot mode started or completed.

High/low beeps Snapshot mode timed out.

Parameter Menu Scanning

High/low beeps Input error; incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or

Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).

Cancel

scanned.

Low/low beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using numeric bar codes.

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

ADF Programming

High/low beeps Enter another digit. Add leading zeros to the front if necessary.

Low/low beeps Enter another alphabetic character or scan the End of Message bar code.

High/high beeps ADF criteria or action is expected. Enter another criterion or action, or scan

the Save Rule bar code.

High/low/high/low beeps Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.

High/low/low beeps All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule.

Low beep Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.

Low/high/high beeps All rules are deleted.

Low/high/low/high beeps Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save rule again.

Low/high/low beeps Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exited because of an error or the user

asked to exit rule entry.

Low/high beeps Entry error, wrong bar code scanned, or criteria/action list is too long for a rule.

Re-enter criterion or action.

Data Capture 2 - 3

Table 2-1

Code 39 Buffering

High/low beeps New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.

3 long high beeps Code 39 buffer is full.

High/low/high beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased.

Low/high/low beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or transmit an

Low/high beeps A successful transmission of buffered data.

Macro PDF

2 low beeps

2 long low beeps

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

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

Beeper Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication

empty buffer.

MPDF sequence buffered.

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

symbol.

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

5 long low beeps Flushing MPDF buffer.

Fast warble beep Aborting MPDF sequence.

Low/high beeps Flushing an already empty MPDF buffer.

Host Specific

USB only

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

Low/medium/high beeps
occur more than once

RS-232 only

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

Communication with the host must be established before the digital scanner
can operate at the highest power level.

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

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Selecting Beeper Volume using Trigger

The digital scanner emits a short beep when it successfully reads a bar code. To change the volume of the
beep either scan the appropriate bar code in Beeper Volume on page 4-7, or use the trigger as follows:

1. Press and hold the trigger for an extended period of time (5 seconds by default - see Volume Adjustment

Trigger Timeout on page 4-8 to change this). The digital scanner cycles through three settings (High,

Medium, Low) emitting a 2-beep tone at each setting.

2. To select a particular setting, release the trigger after you hear the desired 2-beep tone.

LED Definitions

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

Table 2-2

Presentation Mode

Green The scanner is on and ready to scan.

Momentarily Off A bar code was successfully decoded.

Red Transmission error, conversion or format error, or RS-232 receive error.

Off No power is applied to the digital scanner, or the scanner is in low power mode.

Trigger Mode

Green A bar code was successfully decoded.

Red Transmission error, conversion or format error, or RS-232 receive error.

Off No power is applied to the digital scanner, or the scanner is on and ready to scan.

Image Capture

Blinking Green Snapshot mode started.

None Snapshot mode completed or timed out.

Parameter Programming

Standard LED Definitions

LED Indication

Green Number expected. Enter value using numeric bar codes.

Successful program exit with change in parameter setting.

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

ADF Programming

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

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

Blinking Green Enter another criterion or action, or scan the

End of Message

Save Rule

bar code.

bar code.

Data Capture 2 - 5

Table 2-2

Green after Blinking Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.

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

Firmware update

Red, alternating between
solid and fast blinking

Standard LED Definitions

LED Indication

Scanning

The DS9208 has an integrated, adjustable stand to easily accommodate both

scanning.

Presentation Mode Scanning

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

Entry error, wrong bar code scanned, or criteria/action list is too long for a rule.
Re-enter criterion or action.

Firmware download is completing. Wait for this indicator to complete before using
the scanner. This indicator is followed by a low/medium/high power up beep.

presentation

and triggered

For standard operation, the digital scanner is in

are presented in its field of view.

Figure 2-2

Scanning in Presentation Mode, Hands-Free

presentation mode

and automatically decodes bar codes that

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To scan in hand-held presentation mode, pick up the digital scanner. It remains in presentation mode and
decodes bar codes that are in its field of view.

Figure 2-3

Scanning in Presentation Mode, Hand-Held

Momentary Trigger Mode Scanning

To operate the digital scanner in trigger mode:

1. Pick up the digital scanner. Press and release the trigger. The aiming dot displays.

Figure 2-4

2. Ensure the aiming dot is centered on the bar code. See Aiming in Momentary Trigger Mode.

3. Press and hold the trigger until either:

a. The digital scanner reads the bar code. The digital scanner beeps and the “good decode” LEDs flash.

b. The digital scanner does not read the bar code and illumination turns off.

4. Release the trigger. The aiming dot reappears. To read another bar code, repeat steps 2 and 3.

Scanning in Momentary Trigger Mode

Data Capture 2 - 7

Symbol

Aiming Pattern

1D bar code

2D bar code

012345

012345

012345

012345

After a programmable time period (see Momentary Trigger Mode Timeout on page 4-16), the aiming dot turns

off and the digital scanner returns to presentation mode, ready to read bar codes without use of the trigger. For

beeper definitions, see Table 2-1.

Aiming in Momentary Trigger Mode

When scanning, the digital scanner projects a red aiming dot which allows positioning the bar code within its

field of view. See Decode Ranges on page 2-8 for the proper distance to achieve between the digital scanner

and a symbol.

Figure 2-5

Imager Aiming Dot

If necessary, the digital scanner turns on its red LEDs to illuminate the target symbol.

To scan a symbol, center the aiming dot on the symbol, in any orientation.

Figure 2-6

Scanning Orientation with Imager Aiming Dot

The digital scanner can also decode with the aiming dot on a symbol but not centered. The top examples in

Figure 2-7 show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples may not be decoded.

Figure 2-7

The aiming dot is smaller when the digital scanner is closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the

symbol. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the digital scanner, and those with

larger bars or elements (mil size) farther from the digital scanner.

Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming

The digital scanner beeps to indicate that it successfully decoded the symbol. For more information on beeper

and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.

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Decode Ranges

Table 2-3

Symbol Density Bar Code Type

Decode Ranges

Typical Working Ranges

Near Far

5.0 mil Code 39 0 in / 0 cm 4.5 in / 11.4 cm

10 mil 80% UPCEAN 0 in / 0 cm 8.5 in / 21.6 cm

13 mil 100% UPC 0 in / 0 cm 10.5 in / 26.7 cm

6.6 mil PDF417 0 in / 0 cm 3.8 in / 9.6 cm

10 mil Data Matrix 0 in / 0 cm 4.7 in / 11.9 cm

Integrated Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)

Deactivation Antenna for Checkpoint EAS Systems

The digital scanner’s optional EAS deactivation feature includes an integrated RF antenna which, when
attached to a Checkpoint EAS deactivation system, supports deactivation of EAS security labels while
scanning a product at the Point-of-Sale. This allows removing the merchandise from the store without
activating the security alarm.

NOTE Contact your local Checkpoint representative to help connect the EAS deactivation system to insure

proper operation.

EAS Deactivation Range

There are several adjustments that can be made on the Checkpoint Deactivation System side. Contact
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. for details.

DS9208 Host Interface Cables and EAS

The digital scanner requires a special EAS scanner cable to connect to the Checkpoint EAS deactivation
system. These cables are available for a variety of hosts types (e.g., USB, RS-232, RS-485).

Checkpoint Contact Information

Checkpoint Headquarters (New Jersey): 800-257-5540.

Outside the United States: [phone].

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE & TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Introduction

This chapter provides suggested digital scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and

signal descriptions (pinouts).

Maintenance

Cleaning the scan window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window can affect scanning accuracy.

•

Do not allow abrasive material to touch the window.

•

Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

•

Wipe the window using a dust-free soft cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol-based cleaner. Do not let
liquid pool around the window or any other area on the scanner.

•

Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the window.

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Troubleshooting

Table 3-1

The aiming dot does not
appear when pressing the
trigger.

Digital scanner emits short
low/short medium/short high
beep sequence (power-up
beep sequence) more than
once.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

No power to the digital scanner. If the configuration requires a power

supply, re-connect the power supply.

Incorrect host interface cable is
used.

Interface/power cables are loose. Re-connect cables.

Digital scanner is disabled. For IBM 468x and USB IBM hand-held,

If using RS-232 Nixdorf B mode,
CTS is not asserted.

Aiming dot is disabled. Enable the aiming dot. See

The USB bus may put the digital
scanner in a state where power to
the scanner is cycled on and off
more than once.

Connect the correct host interface
cable.

IBM table top, and OPOS modes,
enable the digital scanner via the host
interface. Otherwise, see the technical
person in charge of scanning.

Assert CTS line.

Trigger

Aiming Pattern on page 4-14

Normal during host reset.

.

Digital scanner emits aiming
dot, but does not decode the
bar code.

Digital scanner is not programmed
for that bar code type.

Bar code symbol is unreadable. Scan test symbols of the same bar

The aiming dot is not centered on
the symbol.

Picklist mode is preventing the
digital scanner from decoding all bar
codes in the field of view.

Program the digital scanner to read that
type of bar code. See

Symbologies

code type to determine if the bar code
is defaced.

Center the aiming dot on the symbol.
See

Aiming in Momentary Trigger

Mode on page 2-7

Disable Picklist mode. See

Mode on page 4-23

.

Chapter 10,

.

Picklist

.

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 3

Table 3-1

Digital scanner decodes bar
code, but does not transmit
the data to the host.

Host displays scanned data
incorrectly.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Digital scanner is not programmed
for the correct host type.

Interface cable is loose. Re-connect the cable.

If the digital scanner emits 4 long
low beeps, a transmission error
occurred.

If the digital scanner emits 5 low
beeps, a conversion or format error
occurred.

If the digital scanner emits
low/high/low beeps, it detected an
invalid ADF rule.

If the digital scanner emits high/low
beeps, the scanner is buffering
Code 39 data.

Digital scanner is not programmed
to work with the host.

Scan the appropriate host type
programming bar code. See the
chapter corresponding to the host type.

Set the scanner's communication
parameters to match the host's setting.

Configure the digital scanner's
conversion parameters properly.

Program the correct ADF rules. Refer
to the Advanced Data Formatting

Programmer Guide.

Normal scanning a Code 39 bar code
and the Code 39 Buffering option is
enabled.

Scan the appropriate host type
programming bar code.

Digital scanner emits
low/low/low/extra low beeps
when not in use.

Digital scanner emits low/high
beeps during programming.

Digital scanner emits
low/high/low/high beeps
during programming.

For RS-232, set the digital scanner's
communication parameters to match
the host's settings.

For a Keyboard Wedge configuration,
program the system for the correct
keyboard type, and turn off the CAPS
LOCK key.

Program the proper editing options
(e.g., UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion).

RS-232 receive error. Normal during host reset. Otherwise,

set the digital scanner's RS-232 parity
to match the host setting.

Input error or
scanned.

Out of ADF parameter storage
space.

Cancel

bar code was

Scan the correct numeric bar codes
within range for the parameter
programmed.

Erase all rules and re-program with
shorter rules.

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Table 3-1

Digital scanner emits
low/high/low beeps.

Digital scanner emits a
power-up beep after changing
USB host type.

Digital scanner emits one high
beep when not in use.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Clearing Code 39 buffer. Normal when scanning the Code 39

Buffering
upon attempt to transmit an empty
Code 39 buffer.

The USB bus re-established power
to the digital scanner.

In RS-232 mode, a <BEL> character
was received and Beep on <BEL>
option is enabled.

NOTE If after performing these checks the digital scanner still experiences problems, contact the distributor or

Zebra support. See page xviii for contact information.

Normal when changing USB host type.

Normal when
enabled and the digital scanner is in
RS-232 mode.

Clear Buffer

Beep on <BEL>

Report Software Version Bar Code

When contacting Zebra support, a support representative may ask you to scan the bar code below to
determine the version of software installed in the digital scanner.

bar code or

is

Report Software Version

Technical Specifications

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 5

Table 3-2

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions 5.512 in H x 3.232 in W x 3.150 in D

Weight 9.5 oz (269.3 g)

Voltage and Current Idle: 5 +/-10% VDC @ 150 ma average

Performance Characteristics

Light Source Aiming dot: 625 nm LED

Imager Field of View
(Horizontal x Vertical)

Roll
Pitch
Yaw

Swipe Speed Up to 90 in (2.3 m) per second

Technical Specifications

Item Description

14.0 cm H x 8.21 cm W x 8.0 cm D

Scanning: 5 +/-10% VDC @ 230 ma average

Illumination: 630 nm LEDs

46º H x 29.5º V

360º
+/- 65º
+/- 60º

Symbology Decode Capability

1D UPC/EAN (UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1/EAN-8/EAN-13/JAN-8/JAN-13 plus

supplementals, ISBN (Bookland), ISSN, Coupon Code), Code 39 (Standard,
Full ASCII, Trioptic, Code 32 / Italian Pharmacode), Code 128 (Standard, Full
ASCII, UCC/EAN-128, ISBT-128 Concatenated), Code 93, Codabar/NW7,
2 of 5 (Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, IATA, Chinese 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5,
Code 11), MSI Plessey, GS1 DataBar (Omnidirectional, Truncated, Stacked,
Stacked Omnidirectional, Limited, Expanded, Expanded Stacked)

PDF417 (and variants) PDF417 (Standard, Macro), MicroPDF417 (Standard, Macro), Composite

Codes (CC-A, CC-B, CC-C)

2D TLC-39, Aztec (Standard, Inverse), MaxiCode, Data Matrix/ECC 200

(Standard, Inverse, GS1), QR Code (Standard, Inverse, Micro, GS1),
Han Xin (Standard, Inverse)

Postal U.S. Postnet and Planet, U.K. Post, Japan Post, Australian Post, Netherlands

KIX Code, Royal Mail 4 State Customer, UPU FICS 4 State Postal, USPS
4CB, Mailmark

Minimum Resolution Code 39 – 4 mil,

UPC – 7.8 mil (60%),
PDF417 – 5 mil,
Data Matrix – 7.5 mil
QR Code – 7.5 mil

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Table 3-2

Typical Working Distance See

Imaging Characteristics

Graphics Format Support Images can be exported as bitmap, JPEG, or TIFF

Image Transfer Speed USB 2.0: Up to 12 megabits/second

Image Transfer Time Typical USB application is ~0.2 seconds with a compressed JPEG of 100kb

Image Quality 120 PPI on a 4 x 6 in (10.2 x 15.2 cm) document @ 4.7 in (11.9 cm)

Interfaces Supported

User Environment

Operating Temperature 32º F to 104º F (0º C to 40º C)

Humidity 5% to 85% RH, non-condensing

Drop Specifications Withstands multiple 5 ft. (1.5 m) drops to concrete

Sealing IP52

Technical Specifications (Continued)

Item Description

Decode Ranges on page 2-8

RS-232: Up to 115 kb/second

USB, RS-232, RS-485 (IBM 46xx protocols), keyboard wedge

.

Ambient Light Immunity Immune to natural and artificial ambient light (i.e., sunlight, incandescent,

fluorescent, mercury vapor, sodium vapor)

Options

Electronic Article Surveillance
(EAS)

Mounting Options Wall mount bracket, locking mount bracket

Compatible with Checkpoint EAS deactivation systems

Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions

Pin 1

Pin 10

Interface cable

modular connector

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 7

Figure 3-1

The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connectors on the DS9208 digital scanner and are for

reference only.

Table 3-3

Pin IBM RS-232

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Digital Scanner Cable Pinouts

DS9208 Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs

Keyboard

Wedge

Reserved Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 6

Power Power Power Power

Ground Ground Ground Ground

IBM_A(+) TxD KeyClock Reserved

Reserved RxD TermData D +

IBM_B(-) RTS KeyData Jump to Pin 1

Reserved CTS TermClock D -

Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved

Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved

Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved

USB

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CHAPTER 4 USER PREFERENCES &

*High Volume

(0)

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Option Value

MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS

Introduction

You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter

describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features.

The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in Table 4-1 on page 4-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard

Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirements,

programming is not necessary.

To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in

non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the digital scanner is powered down.

NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen (when using the imaging

engine). When scanning from the screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you
can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging.

If not using a USB cable, select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information) after the

power-up beeps sound. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connected to a new host.

To return all features to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-4. Throughout the

programming bar code menus, asterisks indicate (

*) default values.

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Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high,
scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-6. The digital scanner
issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.

Other parameters, such as Serial Response Timeout or Data Transmission Formats, require scanning
several bar codes. See these parameter descriptions for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning

Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.

User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults

Table 4-1 lists defaults for user preferences parameters. To change the default values, scan the appropriate

bar codes in this guide. These new values replace the standard default values in memory. To recall the default
parameter values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 4-1

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter N/A Set Defaults

Parameter Bar Code Scanning 236 Enable

Beep After Good Decode 56 Enable

Beeper Tone 145 Medium

Beeper Volume 140 High

Volume Adjustment Trigger Timeout 403 5.0 Sec

Beeper Duration 628 Medium

Suppress Power-up Beeps 721 Do not suppress

Low Power Mode 128 Disable

Time Delay to Low Power Mode 146 1 Hour

User Preferences Parameter Defaults

Parameter

Parameter

Number

Default

Page

Number

4-4

4-5

4-5

4-6

4-7

4-8

4-9

4-9

4-10

4-11

Trigger Mode 138 Presentation

Trigger Aiming Pattern 306 Enable

Presentation Aiming Pattern 590 Disable

Momentary Trigger Mode Timeout 237 5 sec

Motion Detect Range 827 Full

4-13

4-14

4-15

4-16

4-17

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 3

Table 4-1

Decoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode Only) 298 Enable

Post Decode Illumination 809 Always Off

Illumination Always On
(Presentation Mode Only)

Illumination Control Timer (Dim Mode) 663 1 minute

Presentation Mode Field of View 609 Full

Picklist Mode 402 Enabled in Trigger Mode

Continuous Bar Code Read 649 Disable

Unique Bar Code Reporting 723 Disable

Decode Session Timeout 136 9.9 Sec

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol 137 0.4 Sec

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols 144 0.0 Sec

Fuzzy 1D Processing 514 Enable

User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

Parameter

Number

857 Illumination Automatically

Default

Controlled

Page

Number

4-18

4-18

4-19

4-20

4-22

4-23

4-24

4-24

4-25

4-25

4-26

4-26

Decode Mirror Images 537 Auto

Mobile Phone/Display Mode 716 Enable in Both

Hand-Held and
Hands-Free Modes

PDF Prioritization 719 Disable

PDF Prioritization Timeout 720 200 ms

Multicode Mode 677 Disable

Multicode Expression 661 1

Multicode Mode Concatenation 717 Disable

Multicode Concatenation Symbology 722 Concatenate as PDF417

Miscellaneous Options

Transmit Code ID Character 45 None

Prefix Value 99, 105 7013 <CR><LF>

Suffix 1 Value
Suffix 2 Value

Scan Data Transmission Format 235 Data as is

98, 104
100, 106

7013 <CR><LF>

4-27

4-28

4-29

4-29

4-30

4-31

4-36

4-37

4-40

4-41

4-41

4-42

FN1 Substitution Values 103, 109 Set

Transmit “No Read” Message 94 Disable

4-43

4-44

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User Preferences

Set Default Parameter

You can reset the digital scanner to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the
appropriate bar code below to reset the digital scanner to its default settings and/or set its current settings as
custom defaults.

•

Set Defaults - Scan this bar code to reset all default parameters as follows.

• If you previously set custom defaults by scanning Write to Custom Defaults, scan Set Defaults to

retrieve and restore the digital scanner’s custom default settings.

• If you did not set custom defaults, scan Set Defaults to restore the factory default values listed in

Table A-1.

•

Set Factory Defaults - Scan this bar code to restore the factory default values listed in Table A-1. This

deletes any custom defaults set.

•

Write to Custom Defaults - Scan this bar code to set the current digital scanner settings as custom
defaults. Once set, you can recover custom default settings by scanning Set Defaults.

*Set Defaults

Write to Custom Defaults

Set Factory Defaults

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 5

Parameter Bar Code Scanning

Parameter # 236

To disable the decoding of parameter bar codes, including the Set Defaults parameter bar codes, scan the

Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan Enable

Parameter Scanning.

*Enable Parameter Bar Code Scanning

(1)

Disable Parameter Bar Code Scanning

(0)

Beep After Good Decode

Parameter # 56

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the digital scanner beeps after a good decode. If selecting Do

Not Beep After Good Decode, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and to indicate

error conditions.

*Beep After Good Decode

(Enable)

(1)

Do Not Beep After Good Decode

(Disable)

(0)

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Beeper Tone

Parameter # 145

To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan one of the following bar codes.

Off

(3)

Low Tone

(2)

*Medium Tone

(1)

Medium to High Tone (2-tone)

(4)

High Tone

(0)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 7

Beeper Volume

Parameter # 140

To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Vo l u me, or High Volume bar code.

Low Volume

(2)

Medium Volume

(1)

*High Volume

(0)

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Volume Adjustment Trigger Timeout

Parameter # 403

Use this parameter to set the length of time needed to hold the trigger to adjust the volume. The scanner
changes volume and beeps with the new volume.

Volume Adjustment Trigger Timeout 3 sec

(30)

*Volume Adjustment Trigger Timeout 5 sec

(50)

Volume Adjustment Trigger Timeout 7 sec

(70)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 9

Beeper Duration

Parameter # 628

To select the duration for the beeper, scan one of the following bar codes.

Short

(0)

* Medium

(1)

Long

(2)

Suppress Power-up Beeps

Parameter # 721

Select whether or not to suppress the digital scanner’s power-up beeps.

Suppress Power-up Beeps

(1)

* Do Not Suppress Power-up Beeps

(0)

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Low Power Mode

Parameter # 128

This parameter determines whether or not the digital scanner enters low power mode after a decode attempt.

If disabled, power remains on after each decode attempt.

*Disable Low Power Mode

(0)

Enable Low Power Mode

(1)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 11

Time Delay to Low Power Mode

Parameter # 146

NOTE This parameter only applies when Low Power Mode is enabled.

This parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering low power mode. The digital

scanner wakes upon trigger pull or when the host attempts to communicate with the digital scanner.

1 Second

(17)

1 Minute

(33)

15 Minutes

(43)

10 Seconds

(26)

5 Minutes

(37)

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Time Delay to Low Power Mode (continued)

30 Minutes

(45)

45 Minutes

(46)

*1 Hour

(49)

6 Hours

(54)

3 Hours

(51)

9 Hours

(57)

Trigger Mode

Parameter # 138

Select one of the following trigger modes for the digital scanner:

•

Standard (Level) - A trigger pull activates decode processing. Decode processing continues until the bar

code decodes, you release the trigger, or the Decode Session Timeout occurs.

•

Presentation - The digital scanner activates decode processing when it detects a bar code in its field of

view. After a period of non-use, the digital scanner enters a low power mode, in which the LEDs turn off
until the digital scanner senses motion.

•

Auto Aim - This trigger mode turns on the LED aiming dot when you lift the digital scanner. A trigger pull

activates decode processing. After 2 seconds of inactivity the aiming dot shuts off.

Standard (Level)

(0)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 13

Auto Aim

(9)

*Presentation

(7)

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Trigger Aiming Pattern

Parameter # 306

Select Enable Trigger Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture in trigger mode,
or Disable Trigger Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off.

This parameter does not apply to Snapshot Mode. See Operational Modes on page 5-4.

NOTE With Picklist Mode on page 4-23 enabled, the decode aiming pattern flashes even when the Decode

Aiming Pattern is disabled.

*Enable Trigger Aiming Pattern

(2)

Disable Trigger Aiming Pattern

(0)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 15

Presentation Aiming Pattern

Parameter # 590

Select Enable Presentation Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture in

presentation mode, Disable Presentation Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off, or Enable

Presentation Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming pattern when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar

code.

This parameter does not apply to Snapshot Mode. See Operational Modes on page 5-4.

NOTE With Picklist Mode on page 4-23 enabled, the decode aiming pattern flashes even when the Decode

Aiming Pattern is disabled.

Enable Presentation Aiming Pattern

(1)

Enable Presentation Aiming Pattern on PDF

(2)

*Disable Presentation Aiming Pattern

(0)

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Momentary Trigger Mode Timeout

Parameter # 237

In momentary trigger mode, the aiming dot appears upon pressing the trigger. Once in this mode, upon each
trigger press the scanner attempts to decode the bar code in front of it. After a period of inactivity while the
trigger is not pressed, the scanner reverts to presentation mode where there is no illumination until an item is
presented.

This parameter controls the length of the period of inactivity in momentary trigger mode before the scanner
reverts to presentation mode.

Momentary Trigger Mode Timeout - 2 Seconds

(20)

Momentary Trigger Mode Timeout - 4 Seconds

(40)

Momentary Trigger Mode Timeout - 3 Seconds

(30)

*Momentary Trigger Mode Timeout - 5 Seconds

(50)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 17

Motion Detect Range

Parameter # 827

This parameter controls the distance, or range, at which the scanner detects object motion and then triggers

while in Presentation Mode.

*Full Range

(1)

Medium Range

(3)

Short Range

(8)

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Decoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode Only)

Parameter # 298

When in hand-held mode, selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digital scanner to flash
illumination to aid decoding. Select Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using
decoding illumination.

Enabling illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of the illumination decreases as the
distance to the target increases.

*Enable Decoding Illumination

(1)

Disable Decoding Illumination

(0)

Post Decode Illumination

Parameter # 809

This parameter controls illumination after decode. Select Always Off to turn off illumination immediately after
decode. Select
keep illumination on until timeout.

Always On to keep Illumination on after decode so the scanner is ready for next decode, or to

Always On

(0)

*Always Off

(1)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 19

Illumination Always On (Presentation Mode Only)

Parameter # 857

Select Illumination Always On to keep the illumination LEDs on all the time. In this mode, the scanner

bypasses IR detection and aggressively decodes the bar code presented in its field of view.

NOTE If you select Illumination Always On and the Post Decode Illumination is disabled, Illumination

Always On takes precedence.

*Illumination Automatically Controlled

(0)

Illumination Always On

(1)

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Illumination Control Timer (Dim Mode)

Parameter # 663

When Illumination Always On (Presentation Mode Only) is enabled, this parameter sets the time the scanner
remains active before lowering illumination to dim mode until the next bar code is presented.

Disable

(0)

1 Second

(1)

10 Seconds

(10)

5 Minutes

(21)

*1 Minute

(17)

15 Minutes

(27)

Illumination Control (continued)

30 Minutes

(29)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 21

45 Minutes

(30)

1 Hour

(33)

6 Hours

(38)

3 Hours

(35)

9 Hours

(41)

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Presentation Mode Field of View

Parameter # 609

This parameter defines the size of the field of view in presentation mode. A smaller field of view results in a
smaller image to process and therefore faster decode times. A larger field of view supports larger symbologies
but may slow decode time.

Small Field of View

(0)

Medium Field of View

(1)

*Full Field of View

(2)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 23

Picklist Mode

Parameter # 402

Picklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only the bar code targeted by the aiming dot. Select one of

the following picklist modes for the digital scanner:

•

Disabled - Picklist mode is always disabled.

•

Enabled in Trigger Mode - Picklist mode is enabled when the digital scanner is out of trigger mode and

disabled when the digital scanner is in presentation mode.

•

Enabled Always - Picklist mode is always enabled.

NOTE Picklist mode functions optimally when bar codes are vertically spaced a minimum of 15 mm edge to edge.

Disabled

(0)

Enabled Always

(2)

*Enabled in Trigger Mode

(1)

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Continuous Bar Code Read

Parameter # 649

Enable this to report every bar code while the trigger is pressed.

NOTE Zebra strongly recommends enabling Picklist Mode with this feature. Disabling Picklist Mode can cause

accidental decodes when more than one bar code is in the imaging engine's field of view.

*Disable Continuous Bar Code Read

(0)

Enable Continuous Bar Code Read

(1)

Unique Bar Code Reporting

Parameter # 723

Enable this to report only unique bar codes while the trigger is pressed. This option only applies when

Continuous Bar Code Read is enabled.

*Disable Continuous Bar Code Read Uniqueness

(0)

Enable Continuous Bar Code Read Uniqueness

(1)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 25

Decode Session Timeout

Parameter # 136

This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is

programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default timeout is 9.9 seconds.

To set a Decode Session Timeout, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix

G, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Enter a leading zero for single digit numbers.

For example, to set a Decode Session Timeout of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0 and

5 bar codes. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page G-2.

NOTE The Decode Session Timeout cannot be less than or equal to either Timeout Between Decodes, Same

Symbol or Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols.

Decode Session Timeout

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

Parameter # 137

Use this option in presentation mode and Continuous Bar Code Read to prevent the beeper from continuously

beeping when a symbol is left in the digital scanner's field of view. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments

from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The default interval is 0.4 seconds.

To select the timeout between decodes for the same symbol, scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric

bar codes from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired interval, in 0.1 second

increments.

NOTE The Timeout between Decodes, Same Symbol cannot be greater than or equal to the Decode Session

Timeout.

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

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Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols

Parameter # 144

Use this option in presentation mode and Continuous Bar Code Read to control the time the scanner is inactive
between decoding different symbols. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds.
The default is 0.0 seconds.

To select the timeout between decodes for different symbols, scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric
bar codes from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired interval, in 0.1 second
increments.

NOTE The Timeout between Decodes, Different Symbols cannot be greater than or equal to the Decode

Session Timeout.

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols

Fuzzy 1D Processing

Parameter # 514

This option is enabled by default to optimize decode performance on 1D bar codes, including damaged and
poor quality symbols. Disable this only if you experience time delays when decoding 2D bar codes, or in
detecting a no decode.

*Enable Fuzzy 1D Processing

(1)

Disable Fuzzy 1D Processing

(0)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 27

Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only)

Parameter # 537

Select an option for decoding mirror image Data Matrix bar codes:

•

Always - decode only Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images

•

Never - do not decode Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images

•

Auto - decode both mirrored and unmirrored Data Matrix bar codes.

Never

(0)

*Auto

(2)

Always

(1)

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Mobile Phone/Display Mode

Parameter # 716

This mode improves bar code reading performance on mobile phones and electronic displays. Enable this in
hand-held, hands-free, or both modes, or disable this.

NOTE If you enable this mode, for best performance also enable Presentation Aiming Pattern on page 4-15.

Disable Mobile Phone/Display Mode

(0)

Enable in Hands-Free Mode

(2)

Enable in Hand-Held Mode

(1)

*Enable in Both Modes

(3)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 29

PDF Prioritization

Parameter # 719

Enable this feature to delay decoding a 1D bar code (Code 128) by the value specified in PDF Prioritization

Timeout. During that time the digital scanner attempts to decode a PDF417 symbol (e.g., on a US driver's

license), and if successful, reports this only. If it does not decode (can not find) a PDF417 symbol, it reports the

1D symbol after the timeout. The 1D symbol must be in the device’s field of view for the digital scanner to

report it. This parameter does not affect decoding other symbologies.

NOTE

The 1D Code 128 bar code lengths include the following:

• 7 to 10 characters

• 14 to 22 characters

• 27 to 28 characters

In addition, a Code 39 bar code with the following lengths are considered to potentially be part of a US driver’s
license:

• 8 characters

• 12 characters

NOTE Disable Picklist Mode on page 4-23 if enabling this parameter.

*Disable PDF Prioritization

(0)

Enable PDF Prioritization

(1)

PDF Prioritization Timeout

Parameter # 720

When PDF Prioritization is enabled, this timeout specifies how long the digital scanner attempts to decode a

PDF417 symbol before reporting the 1D bar code in the field of view.

Scan the following bar code, then scan four digits from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes that specify the

timeout in milliseconds. For example, to enter 400 ms, scan the following bar code, then scan 0400. The range

is 0 to 5000 ms, and the default is 200 ms.

PDF Prioritization Timeout

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Multicode Mode

Parameter # 677

Enable this parameter to allow multiple bar codes to decode upon one trigger event based on the programmed
multicode expression. The digital scanner reports a successful decode and provides user indication only if it
decodes all bar codes indicated by the multicode expression, otherwise the decode fails. Bar codes are
transmitted in the order defined in the multicode expression. Disable this to operate in normal decode mode.

NOTES Enabling Multicode Mode disables Picklist Mode.

Multicode does not operate in presentation mode.

Do not use Multicode Mode if a trigger is set to Laser Preferred Decoding.

Do not use Multicode Mode if Continuous Bar Code Read is enabled.

When using this mode, always orient the digital scanner at the same distance and angle (perpendicular).

*Disable Multicode Mode

(0)

Enable Multicode Mode

(1)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 31

Multicode Expression

Parameter # 661

Use this feature to program a multicode expression for Multicode Mode (grid method). The default is 1, which

indicates any bar code.

To set the multicode expression:

1. Scan the bar code below.

2. Scan bar codes from the alphanumeric keyboard in the Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide to

define the expression.

3. Scan the End of Message bar code from the Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide.

Multicode Expression

Multicode Expression Syntax: [n] [Element 1]; [Element 2 ]; ... [Element n];

Where n is the number of elements in the overall expression.

The multicode expression describes the bar code(s) that the digital scanner can expect to find in an image.

Each element represents one bar code in the digital scanner's field of view. The order of elements in the

expression is the order in which bar code data from each element transmits to the host. Elements are defined

using one or more of the following methods:

By Region. This type of element limits decoding to a specific area within the digital scanner's field of view.

Region coordinates are defined as the top left and bottom right corners of the region, expressed in

percentages of the field of view. These can range from 0% to 100%, or 0x00 to 0x64 in hex, for both horizontal

and vertical axes. A region element is constructed as:

[R] [4] [Top, Left] [Bottom, Right]

Where:

•

[R] is the character R

•

[4] is 0x04, indicating there are four bytes thereafter to describe the region

•

[Top, Left] are two values representing the top left corner of the region

•

[Bottom, Right] are two values representing the bottom right corner of the region

By Code Type. An element can specify a specific bar code symbology to find and decode somewhere in the

field of view. A code type element is constructed as:

[C] [2] [Code Type]

Where:

•

[C] is the character C

•

[2] is 0x02, indicating there are two bytes thereafter to describe the code type

•

[Code Type] is the desired symbology's parameter number (see Chapter 10, Symbologies). For
single-byte parameter numbers, extend the value to two bytes by adding 00 before the parameter
number.

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Notes

When defining multicode expressions consider the following:

•

Use the Code Type specifier if there are bar codes of more than one code type in view.

•

Always use the Region specifier when there are multiple bar codes of the same code type.

•

When transmission order is important (the first element in the expression transmits first), use either type
to define the order.

•

When there are unwanted bar codes in view, filter them out in one of two ways:

• Use Code Type to specify only the target bar codes.

• Use Region to identify only the target bar codes.

•

If the expression does not contain a Region specifier, scanning angle and distance do not matter. If you
specify a region you must scan in a fixed orientation and at a fixed distance. Because of this, it is
preferable to use the Code Type specifier rather than the Region specifier.

•

When defining regions:

• Defining a region much larger than the bar code improves tolerance to scan distance and angle, but
can cause a decode of a nearby bar code instead of the target bar code. Therefore, for best
performance define larger regions when only a few bar codes are in view and those in view are widely
separated.

• Defining a region close to (or smaller than) the target bar code improves the probability of decoding
this bar code rather than one nearby, but scan distance and angle must be more accurate. Therefore,
for best performance define small regions when many bar codes are in view or those in view are close
together.

•

Use Region elements to improve decode speeds by reducing the image area to search for the target bar
code.

•

Specifying Code Type may also improve decode speeds for some code types.

•

Although you can scan parameter bar codes when multicode mode is enabled, be aware of the following:
If the multicode expression defined a region(s), to scan a parameter bar code you must position the bar
code within the first region defined in the expression. In some cases, this first region is not the center of
the image and aiming at the parameter bar code does not result in a successful decode.

The following examples show the multicode expressions in both hex and decimal formats, however in the
sample figures the values are decimal. Be sure to use the correct base numbering system when creating an
expression. A region specified as 0x00 0x00 0x64 0x32 represents a region with coordinates of Top-Left (0,0)
and Bottom Right (100,50).

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0

1234

5

67890

5

50%

0%

100%

0%

50%

100%

PDF417 Code

Code 128 Code

UPC-A Code

Example 1

To decode one Code 128 bar code anywhere in the image (even when bar codes of other types are in view), as
in Figure 4-1, program the expression as follows:

The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability):

1 C 2 0 8 ;

To program the expression via scanning parameters the sequence is (spaces are for readability):

[MultiCode-Expression] 01 C 02 00 08 ; [End Of Message]

To program the expression via host command (SSI/SNAPI) the sequence is:

0x01 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x08 0x3b

Figure 4-1

Multicode Expression Example 1

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PDF417 Code

(0,0)

Code 128 Code

(0,50)

(160,100)

(100,50)

50%

0%

100%

0%

50%

100%

Example 2a

To decode a Code128 (Code Type=8) on the top half of the image and a PDF417 (Code Type=15) on the
bottom half of the image, as in Figure 4-2, program the expression as follows:

The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability):

2 C 2 0 8 R 4 0 0 100 50 ; C 2 0 15 R 4 0 50 100 100 ;

To program the expression via scanning parameters the sequence is:

[MultiCode-Expression] 02 C 02 00 08 R 04 00 00 64 32 ; C 02 00 0F R 04 00 32 64 64 ; [End Of Message]

To program the expression via host command (SSI/SNAPI) the sequence is:

0x02 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x08 0x52 0x04 0x00 0x00 0x64 0x32 0x3B 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x0F 0x52 0x04 0x00
0x32 0x64 0x64 0x3B

Example 2b

In Figure 4-2, if the bottom PDF417 bar code must transmit first, reverse the sequence of the two bar codes:

The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability):

2 C 2 0 15 R 4 0 50 100 100 ; C 2 0 8 R 4 0 0 100 50 ;

To program the expression via scanning parameters the sequence is:

[MultiCode-Expression] 02 C 02 00 0F R 04 00 32 64 64 ; C 02 00 08 R 04 00 00 64 32 ; [End Of Message]

To program the expression via host command (SSI/SNAPI) the sequence is:

0x02 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x0F 0x52 0x04 0x00 0x32 0x64 0x64 0x3B 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x08 0x52 0x04 0x00
0x00 0x64 0x32 0x3B

Figure 4-2

Multicode Expression Example 2

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40%

65%

40%

40%

PDF417 Code

Code 128 Code

Data Matrix Code

Code 128 Code

70%

60%

(70,0)

(100,40)

(100,100)

(0,0)

(40,40)

(65,60)

50%

0%

100%

0% 50% 100%

Example 3

To decode the set of three bar codes while excluding the center Code 128 bar code, as in Figure 4-3, the
expression is:

The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability):

3 C 2 0 15 R 4 0 0 50 50 ; C 2 [F0 24] R 4 70 0 100 40 ; C 2 0 8 R 4 65 60 100 100 ;

To program the expression via scanning parameters the sequence is:

[MultiCode-Expression] 03 C 02 00 0F R 04 00 00 32 32 ; C 02 F0 24 R 04 46 00 64 28 ;
C 02 00 08 R 04 41 3C 64 64 ; [End Of Message]

To program the expression via host command (SSI/SNAPI) the sequence is:

0x03 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x0F 0x52 0x04 0x00 0x00 0x32 0x32 0x3B 0x43 0x02 0xF0 0x24 0x52 0x04 0x46
0x00 0x64 0x28 0x3B 0x43 0x02 0x00 0x08 0x52 0x04 0x41 0x3C 0x64 0x64 0x3B

Figure 4-3

Multicode Expression Example 3

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Multicode Mode Concatenation

Parameter # 717

Enable this parameter to transmit multiple decoded bar codes, as specified by the Multicode Expression, as
one bar code. Use the Multicode Concatenation Symbology parameter to specify how the concatenated bar
codes transmit.

Disable this to transmit decoded bar codes separately.

NOTE When using Multicode Mode Concatenation, disable Transmit Code ID Character on page 4-40 and check

digits.

Enable Multicode Mode Concatenation

(1)

*Disable Multicode Mode Concatenation

(0)

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Multicode Concatenation Symbology

Parameter # 722

Use this parameter to specify how to transmit the concatenated bar codes decoded as specified by the

Multicode Expression. Multicode Mode Concatenation must be enabled to use this option.

Concatenation as Code 128

(1)

*Concatenation as PDF417

(2)

Concatenation as Data Matrix

(3)

Concatenation as Maxicode

(4)

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Multicode Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Multicode Expression Programming

Use the following suggestions if encountering problems programming a multicode expression:

•

Ensure the expression is valid. Invalid expressions are rejected during programming. When an
expression is rejected the previous expression remains intact. If after programming the expression the
digital scanner can still decode any bar code, the expression was possibly rejected.

•

When programming the multicode expression via parameter bar code, the digital scanner generates
beeps. If any of the following beeps do not sound during programming, an error occurred (see Table 2-1

on page 2-2 and Table 2-2 on page 2-4 for error indicators):

• Scanning the

• Scanning each value of the expression produces a two-tone (same pitch) beep.

• Scanning the

•

Check the expression for syntax errors.

•

Try programming a simple expression to ensure the syntax is correct. See Examples of Simple Multicode

Expressions.

Multicode Expression bar code produces a two-tone (same pitch) beep.

End Of Message bar code produces a four-tone (high-low-high-low) beep.

•

Review Notes on page 4-32 for additional hints.

Troubleshooting Multicode Mode Scanning and Decoding

Use the following suggestions if encountering problems using multicode mode:

•

If the digital scanner appears to decode any single bar code instead of the intended multiple bar codes,
ensure you enabled Multicode Mode on page 4-30. Programming the multicode expression does not
enable multicode mode.

•

When specifying Region, ensure:

• Coordinates are within range the 0-100 decimal (or 0x00 - 0x64 hexadecimal).

• Top, Left is above Bottom, Right. Top, Left is 0,0 (0x00, 0x00 hexadecimal), and Bottom, Right is

100,100 (0x64, 0x64 hexadecimal).

• Regions for two or more bar codes do not overlap.

•

When specifying Code Type ensure the digital scanner supports the code type. Try decoding a single bar
code without using multicode. If it does not decode try enabling the bar code type. See Chapter 10,

Symbologies.

•

Experiment with simpler expressions, then add to it until you discover the source of the error. For
example try the simplest expression (see Examples of Simple Multicode Expressions) and make sure
you can scan a single bar code. If so, extend the expression by adding a second bar code, specifying a
region, or specifying the code type. Verify that the digital scanner can decode this new expression.
Continue adding to the expression until it fails to decode as expected, indicating the source of the error.

•

Review Notes on page 4-32 for additional hints.

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Examples of Simple Multicode Expressions

The simplest multicode expression is:

•

One bar code of any type, anywhere in the image.

•

To program this use: [MultiCode-Expression] 01 ; [End Of Message]

Another simple multicode expression is:

•

One Code 128 bar code, anywhere in the image.

•

To program this use: [MultiCode-Expression] 01 C 02 00 08 ; [End Of Message]

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Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters

Transmit Code ID Character

Parameter # 45

A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when decoding more than
one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted
between the prefix and the decoded symbol.

Select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. For Code ID
Characters, see Symbol Code Identifiers on page E-1 and AIM Code Identifiers on page E-3.

NOTE If you enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character, and enable Transmit “No Read”

Message on page 4-44, the digital scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR message.

Symbol Code ID Character

(2)

*None

(0)

AIM Code ID Character

(1)

Prefix/Suffix Values

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Key Category Parameter #

Decimal Value Parameter #

You can append a prefix and/or one or two suffixes to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for a
prefix or suffix, scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes) that
corresponds to that value. See Table H-1 on page H-1 for the four-digit codes.

When using host commands to set the prefix or suffix, set the key category parameter to 1, then set the 3-digit
decimal value. See Table H-1 on page H-1 for the four-digit codes.

To correct an error or change a selection, scan Cancel on page G-2.

NOTE To use Prefix/Suffix values, first set the Scan Data Transmission Format on page 4-42.

Scan Prefix

(7)

P = 99, S1 = 98, S2 = 100

P = 105, S1 = 104, S2 = 106

Scan Suffix 2

(8)

Scan Suffix 1

(6)

Data Format Cancel

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Scan Data Transmission Format

Parameter # 235

To set the scan data format, scan one of the following bar codes.

NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix.

To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 4-41.

*Data As Is

(0)

<DATA> <SUFFIX 2>

(2)

<PREFIX> <DATA >

(4)

<DATA> <SUFFIX 1>

(1)

<DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2>

(3)

Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)

<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1>

(5)

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<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 2>

(6)

<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2>

(7)

FN1 Substitution Values

Key Category Parameter # 103
Decimal Value Parameter # 109

The wedge and USB HID keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. Enabling this substitutes any
FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code with a value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter key).

When using host commands to set the FN1 substitution value, set the key category parameter to 1, then set
the 3-digit keystroke value. See the ASCII character set table for the current host interface for the desired
value.

To select a FN1 substitution value via bar code menus:

1. Scan the bar code below.

Set FN1 Substitution Value

2. Locate the keystroke desired for FN1 substitution in the ASCII character set table in the appropriate host

interface chapter. Enter the 4-digit ASCII value by scanning each digit in Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes.

To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page G-2.

See USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution on page 6-12 to enable FN1 substitution for the USB HID keyboard.

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Transmit “No Read” Message

Parameter # 94

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. Enable this to transmit the
characters NR when a successful decode does not occur before trigger release or the
expires. See Decode Session Timeout on page 4-25. Disable this to send nothing to the host if a symbol does
not decode.

NOTE If you enable Transmit No Read, and also enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character

for Transmit Code ID Character on page 4-40, the digital scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the
NR message.

Enable No Read

(1)

Decode Session Timeout

*Disable No Read

(0)

CHAPTER 5 IMAGING PREFERENCES

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

*Enable Decode Aiming Pattern

(2)

Option Value

Introduction

You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter
describes imaging preference features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features.

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.

The digital scanner ships with the settings in Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults on page 5-2 (also see

Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values

suit requirements, programming is not necessary.

To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in
non-volatile memory and are preserved even when you power down the digital scanner.

NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the

screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and
bars and/or spaces are not merging.

If not using a USB cable, select a host type after the power-up beeps sound. See Chapter 6, USB Interface and

Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface for specific host information. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when

connecting to a new host.

To return all features to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-4. Throughout the
programming bar code menus, asterisks (

*) indicate default values.

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Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable image capture
illumination, scan the Disable Image Capture Illumination bar code under Image Capture Illumination on

page 5-5. The digital scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful

parameter entry.

Other parameters require scanning several bar codes. See these parameter descriptions for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning

Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults

Table 5-1 lists the defaults for imaging preferences parameters. To change the default values, scan the

appropriate bar codes in this guide. These new values replace the standard default values in memory. To recall
the default parameter values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 5-1

Imaging Preferences

Operational Modes N/A N/A

Image Capture Illumination 361 Enable

Snapshot Mode Timeout 323 0 (30 seconds)

Snapshot Aiming Pattern 300 Enable

Image Cropping 301 Disable

Crop to Pixel Addresses 315

Image Size (Number of Pixels) 302 Full

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults

Parameter

Parameter

316
317
318

Number

0 top
0 left
479 bottom
751 right

Default

Page

Number

5-4

5-5

5-6

5-6

5-7

5-8

5-9

Image Brightness (Target White) 390 180

JPEG Image Options 299 Quality

JPEG Target File Size 561 160 kB

JPEG Quality and Size Value 305 65

5-10

5-10

5-11

5-11

Imaging Preferences 5 - 3

Table 5-1

Image Enhancement 564 Low (1)

Image File Format Selection 304 JPEG

Image Rotation 665 0

Bits per Pixel (BPP) 303 8 BPP

Signature Capture 93 Disable

Signature Capture Image File Format
Selection

Signature Capture Bits per Pixel (BPP) 314 8 BPP

Signature Capture Width 366 400

Signature Capture Height 367 100

Signature Capture JPEG Quality 421 65

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

Parameter

Number

313 JPEG

Default

Page

Number

5-12

5-13

5-14

5-15

5-16

5-17

5-18

5-19

5-19

5-19

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Imaging Preferences

The parameters in this chapter control image capture characteristics. Image capture occurs in all modes of
operation, including decode and snapshot.

Operational Modes

The digital scanner has two modes of operation:

•

Decode Mode

•

Snapshot Mode.

Decode Mode

By default, when you pull the trigger the digital scanner attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes
within its field of view. The digital scanner remains in this mode until it decodes a bar code or you release the
trigger.

Snapshot Mode

Use Snapshot Mode to capture a high-quality image and transmit it to the host. To temporarily enter this mode
scan the Snapshot Mode bar code. While in this mode the digital scanner blinks the green LED at 1-second
intervals to indicate it is not in standard operating (decode) mode.

In Snapshot Mode, the digital scanner turns on its laser aiming pattern to highlight the area to capture in the
image. The next trigger pull instructs the digital scanner to capture a high quality image and transmit it to the
host. A short time may pass (less than 2 seconds) between when the trigger is pulled and the image is
captured as the digital scanner adjusts to the lighting conditions. Hold the digital scanner steady until the image
is captured, denoted by a single beep.

If you do not press the trigger within the Snapshot Mode Timeout period, the digital scanner returns to Decode
Mode. Use Snapshot Mode Timeout on page 5-6 to adjust this timeout period. The default timeout period is 30
seconds.

To disable the laser aiming pattern during Snapshot Mode, see Snapshot Aiming Pattern on page 5-6.

Snapshot Mode

Imaging Preferences 5 - 5

Image Capture Illumination

Parameter # 361

Selecting Enable Image Capture Illumination causes illumination to turn on during every image capture.
Disable illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using illumination.

Enabling illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of illumination decreases as the
distance to the target increases.

*Enable Image Capture Illumination

(1)

Disable Image Capture Illumination

(0)

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Snapshot Mode Timeout

Parameter # 323

This parameter sets the amount of time the digital scanner remains in Snapshot Mode. The digital scanner
exits Snapshot Mode when you pull the trigger, or when the Snapshot Mode Timeout elapses. To set this
timeout value, scan the bar code below followed by a bar code from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes. The
default value is 0 which represents 30 seconds; values increment by 30. For example, 1 = 60 seconds, 2 = 90
seconds, etc.

Snapshot Aiming Pattern

Parameter # 300

Snapshot Mode Timeout

Select Enable Snapshot Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern when in Snapshot Mode, or Disable
Snapshot Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off.

*Enable Snapshot Aiming Pattern

(1)

Disable Snapshot Aiming Pattern

(0)

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Image Cropping

Parameter # 301

This parameter crops a captured image. Select Disable Image Cropping to present the full 752 x 480 pixels.
Select Enable Image Cropping to crop the image to the pixel addresses set in Crop to Pixel Addresses on

page 5-8.

Enable Image Cropping

(1)

*Disable Image Cropping

(Use Full 752 x 480 Pixels)

(0)

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Crop to Pixel Addresses

Parameter # 315 (Top)
Parameter # 316 (Left)
Parameter # 317 (Bottom)
Parameter # 318 (Right)

If you selected Enable Image Cropping, set the pixel addresses from (0,0) to (751,479) to crop to.

Columns are numbered from 0 to 751, rows from 0 to 479. Specify four values for Top, Left, Bottom, and Right,
where Top and Bottom correspond to row pixel addresses, and Left and Right correspond to column pixel
addresses. For example, for a 4 row x 8 column image in the extreme bottom-right section of the image set the
following values:

Top = 476, Bottom = 479, Left = 744, Right = 751

To set the crop to pixel address, scan each pixel address bar code below followed by three numeric bar codes
representing the value. Leading zeros are required. For example, to crop the top pixel address to 3, scan 0, 0,

3. See Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes for numeric bar codes.

NOTE The digital scanner has a cropping resolution of 4 pixels. Setting the cropping area to less than 4 pixels

(after resolution adjustment, see Image Size (Number of Pixels) on page 5-9) transfers the entire image.

Top Pix el A ddress

(0 - 479 Decimal)

Bottom Pixel Address

(0 - 479 Decimal)

Left Pixel Address

(0 - 751 Decimal)

Right Pixel Address

(0 - 751 Decimal)

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Image Size (Number of Pixels)

Parameter # 302

This option alters image resolution before compression. Multiple pixels are combined to one pixel, resulting in
a smaller image containing the original content with reduced resolution.

Select one of the following values:

Resolution

Value

Full 752 x 480

1/2 376 x 240

1/4 188 x 120

Uncropped Image Size

*Full Resolution

(0)

1/2 Resolution

(1)

1/4 Resolution

(3)

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Image Brightness (Target White)

Parameter # 390

Type: Byte

Range: 1 - 240

This parameter sets the Target White value used in Snapshot and Video Viewfinder mode when using auto
exposure. White and black are defined as 240 decimal and 1, respectively. Setting the value to the factory
default of 180 sets the white level of the image to ~180.

To set the Image Brightness parameter, scan Image Brightness below followed by three numeric bar codes
representing the value. Leading zeros are required. For example, to set an Image Brightness value of 99, scan
0, 9, 9. See Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes for numeric bar codes.

*180

Image Brightness

(3 digits)

JPEG Image Options

Parameter # 299

Select an option to optimize JPEG images for either size or for quality. Scan the JPEG Quality Selector bar
code to enter a quality value; the digital scanner then selects the corresponding image size. Scan the JPEG

Size Selector bar code to enter a size value; the digital scanner then selects the best image quality.

*JPEG Quality Selector

(1)

JPEG Size Selector

(0)