Zebra MX101 Product Reference Guide

MX101

PRODUCT REFERENCE
GUIDE

MX101

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

72E-171320-04

Revision A

March 2015

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Warranty

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Revision History

Changes to the original guide are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev. A 6/2013 Initial Release

-02 Rev. A 5/2014 Added:

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• Extra Low Frequency bar code

• Extra High Frequency bar code

• IBM Specification version (original and 2.2) section.
Updated:

• Defaults

- Beeper Tone - High

- Beeper Duration - Long

- Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol - 0.6 seconds

- Motion Detect Range - Short range

- Range Restrict - 3 inches

- Code 39 is disabled by default.

• Cross-reference errors.

-03 Rev. A 11/2014 Zebra branding; Speaker Wire Ferrite Placement instructions.

-04 Rev. A 2/2015 Zebra Rebranding

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

About This Guide

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... ix

Configurations................................................................................................................................. ix

Chapter Descriptions ...................................................................................................................... ix

Notational Conventions................................................................................................................... x

Related Documents ........................................................................................................................ xi

Recommended Services Information.............................................................................................. xi

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

Interfaces ....................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Features ......................................................................................................................................... 1-3

Installing and Configuring the Digital Scanner ............................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2: Data Capture

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

Beeper and Decode LED Signals .................................................................................................. 2-2

Scanning ........................................................................................................................................ 2-3

Decode Ranges ............................................................................................................................. 2-3

Chapter 3: USB Interface

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

USB Host Parameter ..................................................................................................................... 3-2

IBM Specification Version .............................................................................................................. 3-3

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Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options

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

Phantom Scan Session ................................................................................................................. 4-1

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

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

User Preferences Parameter Defaults ........................................................................................... 4-2

User Preferences ........................................................................................................................... 4-4

Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................................. 4-4

Parameter Bar Code Scanning ................................................................................................ 4-5

Lock/Unlock Parameter Scanning ............................................................................................ 4-6

Locking/Unlocking via the Host Interface ........................................................................... 4-6

Beep After Good Decode ......................................................................................................... 4-7

Beeper Tone ............................................................................................................................ 4-8

Beeper Volume ........................................................................................................................ 4-9

Beeper Duration ....................................................................................................................... 4-10

Suppress Power-up Beeps ...................................................................................................... 4-10

Trigger Modes .......................................................................................................................... 4-11

Decode Session Timeout ......................................................................................................... 4-11

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................................. 4-12

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols ....................................................................... 4-12

Motion Detect Range ............................................................................................................... 4-13

Range Restrict ......................................................................................................................... 4-14

Presentation Mode Field of View ............................................................................................. 4-15

Fuzzy 1D Processing ............................................................................................................... 4-16

Mirrored Image ......................................................................................................................... 4-16

Mobile Phone/Display Mode .................................................................................................... 4-17

Validate Concatenated Parameter Bar Codes ......................................................................... 4-17

Illumination Brightness ............................................................................................................. 4-18

Decoding Illumination ............................................................................................................... 4-18

Decode Aiming Pattern ............................................................................................................ 4-19

Miscellaneous Scanning Parameters ............................................................................................ 4-20

Transmit Code ID Character .................................................................................................... 4-20

Prefix/Suffix Values .................................................................................................................. 4-21

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................................. 4-22

Report Version ......................................................................................................................... 4-24

Report Scanner Manufacturing Information ............................................................................. 4-24

Report Scan Engine Manufacturing Information ...................................................................... 4-24

Chapter 5: Symbologies

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

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

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

Symbology Parameter Defaults ..................................................................................................... 5-2

Disable All Code Types ................................................................................................................. 5-8

UPC/EAN ....................................................................................................................................... 5-9

Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................................. 5-9

Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................................. 5-9

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ........................................................................................................... 5-10

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 .................................................................................................. 5-10

Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 .............................................................................................. 5-11

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Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ................................................................................................ 5-11

Bookland ISBN Format ............................................................................................................ 5-12

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ................................................................................... 5-13

User-Programmable Supplementals ........................................................................................ 5-16

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................................. 5-16

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format .......................................................................... 5-17

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ................................................................................................... 5-18

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ................................................................................................... 5-18

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................................. 5-19

UPC-A Preamble ..................................................................................................................... 5-19

UPC-E Preamble ..................................................................................................................... 5-20

UPC-E1 Preamble ................................................................................................................... 5-21

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ........................................................................................................ 5-22

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ...................................................................................................... 5-22

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ............................................................................................................... 5-23

UCC Coupon Extended Code .................................................................................................. 5-23

Coupon Report ......................................................................................................................... 5-24

ISSN EAN ................................................................................................................................ 5-25

Code 128 ....................................................................................................................................... 5-26

Enable/Disable Code 128 ........................................................................................................ 5-26

Set Lengths for Code 128 ........................................................................................................ 5-26

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................................. 5-27

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ......................................................................................................... 5-28

ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................................. 5-29

Check ISBT Table .................................................................................................................... 5-30

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ............................................................................................ 5-30

Code 39 ......................................................................................................................................... 5-31

Enable/Disable Code 39 .......................................................................................................... 5-31

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................................. 5-31

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ................................................................................................... 5-32

Code 32 Prefix ......................................................................................................................... 5-32

Set Lengths for Code 39 .......................................................................................................... 5-33

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................. 5-34

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................................. 5-34

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ............................................................................................... 5-35

Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store ............................................................................................ 5-36

Buffer Data ......................................................................................................................... 5-36

Clear Transmission Buffer .................................................................................................. 5-36

Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................................... 5-37

Overfilling Transmission Buffer .......................................................................................... 5-37

Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer ................................................................................. 5-37

Code 93 ......................................................................................................................................... 5-38

Enable/Disable Code 93 .......................................................................................................... 5-38

Set Lengths for Code 93 .......................................................................................................... 5-38

Code 11 ......................................................................................................................................... 5-40

Code 11 ................................................................................................................................... 5-40

Set Lengths for Code 11 .......................................................................................................... 5-40

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................. 5-42

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits ............................................................................................... 5-43

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

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

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

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

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit .................................................................................................... 5-46

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

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

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

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

Codabar (NW - 7) .......................................................................................................................... 5-50

Enable/Disable Codabar .......................................................................................................... 5-50

Set Lengths for Codabar .......................................................................................................... 5-50

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................................. 5-52

NOTIS Editing .......................................................................................................................... 5-52

Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection ............................................ 5-53

MSI ................................................................................................................................................ 5-54

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................................. 5-54

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................................. 5-54

MSI Check Digits ..................................................................................................................... 5-56

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) .................................................................................................... 5-56

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ....................................................................................................... 5-57

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

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

Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................... 5-58

Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................... 5-58

Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................... 5-59

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .......................................................................................................... 5-60

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ........................................................................................... 5-60

Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................................. 5-61

Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 .................................................................................................. 5-61

Inverse 1D ..................................................................................................................................... 5-62

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................................. 5-63

US Postnet ............................................................................................................................... 5-63

US Planet ................................................................................................................................. 5-63

Transmit US Postal Check Digit ............................................................................................... 5-64

UK Postal ................................................................................................................................. 5-64

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ............................................................................................... 5-65

Japan Postal ............................................................................................................................ 5-65

Australia Post ........................................................................................................................... 5-66

Australia Post Format .............................................................................................................. 5-67

Netherlands KIX Code ............................................................................................................ 5-68

USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ...................................................................................... 5-68

UPU FICS Postal ..................................................................................................................... 5-69

GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................................. 5-70

GS1 DataBar ............................................................................................................................ 5-70

GS1 DataBar Limited ............................................................................................................... 5-71

GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level ....................................................................................... 5-72

GS1 DataBar Expanded .......................................................................................................... 5-73

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ......................................................................................... 5-73

Composite ...................................................................................................................................... 5-74

Composite CC-C ...................................................................................................................... 5-74

Composite CC-A/B ................................................................................................................... 5-74

Composite TLC-39 ................................................................................................................... 5-75

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UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................................. 5-75

Composite Beep Mode ............................................................................................................ 5-76

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes .................................................... 5-76

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................................. 5-77

Enable/Disable PDF417 ........................................................................................................... 5-77

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 .................................................................................................. 5-77

Code 128 Emulation ................................................................................................................ 5-78

Data Matrix ............................................................................................................................... 5-79

Data Matrix Inverse .................................................................................................................. 5-79

Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) ............................................................................... 5-80

Maxicode .................................................................................................................................. 5-81

QR Code .................................................................................................................................. 5-81

QR Inverse ............................................................................................................................... 5-82

MicroQR ................................................................................................................................... 5-82

Aztec ........................................................................................................................................ 5-83

Aztec Inverse ........................................................................................................................... 5-83

Redundancy Level ......................................................................................................................... 5-84

Redundancy Level 1 ................................................................................................................ 5-84

Redundancy Level 2 ................................................................................................................ 5-84

Redundancy Level 3 ................................................................................................................ 5-84

Redundancy Level 4 ................................................................................................................ 5-85

Security Level ................................................................................................................................ 5-86

Intercharacter Gap Size ........................................................................................................... 5-87

Macro PDF Features ...................................................................................................................... 5-88

Macro PDF User Indications .................................................................................................... 5-88

Macro PDF Transmit / Decode Mode Symbols ........................................................................ 5-89

Transmit Macro PDF Control Header ...................................................................................... 5-90

Escape Characters .................................................................................................................. 5-90

Flush Macro Buffer ................................................................................................................... 5-91

Abort Macro PDF Entry ............................................................................................................ 5-91

Chapter 6: 123Scan2

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

Communication with 123Scan2 ..................................................................................................... 6-1

123Scan2 Requirements ............................................................................................................... 6-2

Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos ......................................................................... 6-2

Chapter 7: Advanced Data Formatting

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

Chapter 8: Installing the MX101 Customer Side Scanner

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

Installing the MX101 on the Customer’s Right Side of the Tower Cover ....................................... 8-2

Installing the MX101 on the Customer’s Left Side of the Tower Cover ......................................... 8-8

Affixing the MX101 Identification Label to the MP6000 ................................................................. 8-10

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Chapter 9: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Signal Descriptions

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

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 9-1

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 9-2

Report Software Version Bar Code .......................................................................................... 9-3

Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions ............................................................................................... 9-4

Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

Appendix B: Programming Reference

Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................................. B-1

AIM Code Identifiers ...................................................................................................................... B-3

Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes

Code 39 ......................................................................................................................................... C-1

UPC/EAN ....................................................................................................................................... C-1

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

EAN-13, 100% ......................................................................................................................... C-2

Code 128 ....................................................................................................................................... C-2

Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................................................... C-2

GS1 DataBar-14 ............................................................................................................................ C-3

PDF417 .......................................................................................................................................... C-3

Data Matrix .................................................................................................................................... C-3

Maxicode ....................................................................................................................................... C-3

QR Code ........................................................................................................................................ C-4

US Postnet ..................................................................................................................................... C-4

UK Postal ....................................................................................................................................... C-4

Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

Numeric Bar Codes ....................................................................................................................... D-1

Cancel ............................................................................................................................................ D-2

Glossary

Index

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

The MX101 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and
troubleshooting the MX101 digital scanner.

Configurations

MX101-SR00004ZZWR: Customer Side Scanner

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•

Chapter 1, Getting Started provides information about the scanner’s features, and setting up, installing, and

configuring the digital scanner.

•

Chapter 2, Data Capture provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in capturing bar codes,

general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode range information.

•

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
decoder.

•

Chapter 3, USB Interface describes how to set up the decoder with a USB host.

•

Chapter 5, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting

these features for the decoder.

•

Chapter 6, 123Scan2 describes this PC-based scanner configuration tool which enables rapid and easy

customized setup of scanners.

•

Chapter 7, Advanced Data Formatting briefly describes ADF, a means of customizing data before

transmission to the host device, and includes a reference to the ADF Programmer Guide.

•

Chapter 8, Installing the MX101 Customer Side Scanner provides the steps to install the MX101 into the

MP6000, and affix the MX101 identification label.

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*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

•

Chapter 9, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Signal Descriptions provides suggested digital scanner

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

•

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

defaults.

•

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

conversions, and keyboard maps.

•

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

•

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

specific numeric values.

•

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

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•

Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

• Dialog box, window and screen names

• Drop-down list and list box names

• Check box and radio button names

•

Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen.

•

bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

•

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

•

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

Related Documents

•

MX101 CUSTOMER SIDE SCANNER (CSS) INSTALLATION GUIDE, p/n MN000051Axx, provides
installation instructions to connect the MX101 CSS to the MP6000 (also included in this guide).

•

MX101 IDENTIFICATION LABEL, p/n MN000049Axx, provides installation information for the MX101
warranty label (also included in this guide).

•

MP6000 MULTI-PLANE IMAGING SCANNER INTEGRATOR GUIDE, p/n 72E-163525-xx, provides
MP6000 site preparation and installation information, as well as MP6000 operating instructions.

•

MP6000 MULTI-PLANE IMAGING SCANNER BAR CODE PROGRAMMING GUIDE,
p/n 72E-172633-xx, provides bar codes for MP6000 configuration.

•

MP6000 MULTI-PLANE IMAGING SCANNER REGULATORY GUIDE, p/n 72-171321-xx, provides
domestic and international regulatory information, and China RoHS information.

•

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

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

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Recommended Services 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 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 the Zebra Customer Support Center, you may need to return your

equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions or a Field Service Technician may be sent to your

location to perform the repair, depending on your level of entitlement set forth in the service agreement. 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.

Zebra recommends the following Service options to keep the MP6000 operating at peak performance

throughout its lifecycle:

•

Service from the Start with Advance Exchange Support (available for scanner-only configurations).

•

Service from the Start with On Site System Support (available for scanner-only and scanner/scale
configurations).

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CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

Introduction

The MX101 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning with an advanced feature set in

a compact design. The digital scanner was designed to integrate seamlessly into the MP6000 multi-plane

imaging scanner, and is optimized for scanning customer cell phones and loyalty cards.

This chapter provides information about the scanner’s features, and setting up, installing, and configuring the

digital scanner.

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Interfaces

The MX101 digital scanner connects to the MP6000 via a single USB cable, and defaults to the SNAPI
interface type.

Unpacking

Remove the scanner, rear cover, and USB cable from the packing and inspect for damage. If the scanner was
damaged in transit, contact Zebra Customer Support Center. See page xi for contact information. KEEP THE
PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be returned
for servicing.

Features

MX101
Scan
WIndow

Removable Tower Cover

Integrated MX101

MP6000

Customized MX101
Tower Cover

Decode
LED

The MX101 is integrated into the multi-plane imaging scanner tower on either the left or right side. The

multi-plane imaging scanner requires a custom tower cover replacement.

The scanner has the following features:

•

Scans paper and mobile phone 1D/2D loyalty cards and coupons

•

Auditory and visual feedback on decode

•

Auto wakeup upon object presentation.

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-1

Scanner Features

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Installing and 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 6, 123Scan2). Also see Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options, Chapter

5, Imaging Preferences, and Chapter 5, Symbologies for information about programming the digital scanner

using bar code menus.

See Chapter 8, Installing the MX101 Customer Side Scanner for instructions to install:

•

the MX101 into the MP6000 multi-plane imaging scanner.

•

the MX101 identification label.

CHAPTER 2 DATA CAPTURE

Introduction

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

instructions and tips about scanning, and decode range information.

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Beeper and Decode LED Signals

The digital scanner has a visual green LED indicator and 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

No Decode No Audible Sound No Light

Decode Middle Tone Flash of Light

Bootup Low Tone, Middle Tone, High Tone No Light

Transmission Error Four Low Tones No Light

Entry Error Low Tone, High Tone Flash of Light

Defaults Set

Parameter Entered

Number Entry Expected High Tone, Low Tone Flash of Light

User Interface Indications

Description

Indication

Beeper Decode LED

High Tone, Low Tone, High Tone,
Low Tone

Flash of Light

Scanning

For standard operation, the scanner automatically decodes bar codes that are presented in its field of view.

Data Capture 2 - 3

Figure 2-1

Scanning

Decode Ranges

Table 2-2

Decode Ranges

Symbol

Specification

UPCA

13.0mil

80% MRD

PDF417

6.67mil

80% MRD

Code 128

15.0mil

80% MRD

Typical Working Ranges

(from side of MP6000)

Near Far

Contact Read 9.55 in./ 24.3 cm

Contact Read 2.75 in./7.0 cm

Contact Read 7.5 in./19.1 cm

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CHAPTER 3 USB INTERFACE

*Symbol Native API (SNAPI) with Imaging Interface

Feature/Option

*Indicates Default

Introduction

The scanner connects directly to a USB port on the MP6000. No additional power supply is required.

Throughout this guide, the asterisks (

Table 3-1

USB Host Parameter *Symbol Native API (SNAPI) with Imaging Interface

IBM Specification Version Original Specification

USB Interface Default Table

Parameter Default

*) indicate the default values.

Page

Number

3-2

3-3

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USB Host Parameter

When the MX101 connects to the MP6000, the MP6000 manages the device using the best fit host type to
maximize communication between the two devices. Host types should not change. The default host type is

SNAPI with Imaging

NOTES 1. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, symbologies, and

. Scan

miscellaneous default parameters.

2.When changing USB Device Types, the scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup
beep sequences.

SNAPI without

Imaging to change the option.

*Symbol Native API (SNAPI) with Imaging Interface

Symbol Native API (SNAPI) without Imaging Interface

IBM Specification Version

The IBM USB interface specification version selected defines how code types are reported over the IBM USB
interface.

*Original Specification

USB Interface 3 - 3

Version 2.2

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CHAPTER 4 USER PREFERENCES &

*High Volume

(00h)

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Option Hex 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.

To return all features to default values, scan the *Restore Defaults on page 4-4. Throughout the programming
bar code menus, asterisks indicate (

*) default values.

Phantom Scan Session

The Phantom Scan Session feature places the system into a known state for two seconds immediately after
the power-up beep sequence in order to decode a parameter bar code without intervention, and regardless of
existing settings and mode. This allows the user to scan a Set Defaults, or other parameter bar code without
triggering the decoder or initiating a host scan session in order to return an unresponsive system to its factory
default settings. Aim and illumination are turned off, and Phantom Scan exits upon a host command or
successful decode.

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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 4-8. The scanner issues
a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.

Other parameters, such as 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 Parameter Defaults

Table 4-1 lists defaults for user preferences parameters. To change any parameter value, scan the appropriate

bar code(s) provided in the User Preferences section beginning 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 Restore Defaults

Parameter Bar Code Scanning ECh Enable

Lock Parameter Scanning F2h 22h Disable

Unlock Parameter Scanning F2h 23h Disable

Beep After Good Decode 38h Enable

Beeper Tone 91h High

Beeper Volume 8Ch High

Beeper Duration F1h 74h Long

Suppress Power-up Beeps F1h D1h Do not suppress

User Preferences Default Table

Parameter

Parameter

Number

Default

Page

Number

4-4

4-5

4-6

4-6

4-7

4-8

4-9

4-10

4-10

Trigger Modes 8Ah Presentation Mode

Decode Session Timeout 88h 9.9 Sec

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol 89h 0.6 Sec

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols 90h 0.2 Sec

Motion Detect Range F2h 3Bh Short Range

4-11

4-11

4-12

4-12

4-13

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 3

Table 4-1

Range Restrict F1h 75h 3 inches

Presentation Mode Field of View F1h 61h Medium Field of View

Fuzzy 1D Processing F1h 02h Enable

Mirrored Image F1h 70h Disable

Mobile Phone/Display Mode F1h CCh Enable

Validate Concatenated Parameter Bar Codes F1h B4h Disable

Illumination Brightness F1h 9Dh 6

Decoding Illumination F0h 2Ah Enable

Decode Aiming Pattern F0h 32h Disable

Miscellaneous Scanning Parameters

Transmit Code ID Character 2Dh None

SSI Prefix Value 69h <CR>

SSI Suffix 1 Value
SSI Suffix 2 Value

User Preferences Default Table

Parameter

Parameter

Number

68h
6Ah

Default

<CR>
<CR>

Page

Number

4-14

4-15

4-16

4-16

4-17

4-17

4-18

4-18

4-18

4-20

4-21

4-21

Scan Data Transmission Format EBh Data as is

Report Version

Report scanner Manufacturing Version

Report Scan Engine Manufacturing Version

4-22

4-24

4-24

4-24

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User Preferences

Set Default Parameter

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

•

Restore 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 Restore Defaults

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

• If you did not set custom defaults, scan Restore 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 scanner settings as custom defaults.
Once set, you can recover custom default settings by scanning Restore Defaults.

*Restore Defaults

Write to Custom Defaults

Set Factory Defaults

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 5

Parameter Bar Code Scanning
Parameter # ECh

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 Scanning

(01h)

Disable Parameter Scanning

(00h)

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Lock/Unlock Parameter Scanning
Lock: Parameter # F2h 22h
Unlock: Parameter # F2h 23h

This feature locks parameter settings with a 4-digit code to prevent the user from changing parameter values
by scanning parameter bar codes. This provides an added level of security not offered via Disable Parameter
Scanning.

After locking parameter settings, the only parameter bar code that is accepted is Unlock with the correct code.

NOTE Parameter Bar Code Scanning must be enabled in order to scan the Lock parameter bar code. Once

parameter scanning is locked, scanning the Enable or Disable Parameter Scanning bar code results in
a parameter error beep.

To lock parameter scanning:

1. Scan the Lock bar code.

2. Scan four bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes that represent the desired code. Enter leading

zeros for numbers below 1000, e.g., to program a code of 29, enter 0, 0, 2, 9. A "lock" beep sounds (two
long high beeps) in addition to the parameter entry beep.

To unlock parameter scanning:

1. Scan the Unlock bar code.

2. Scan four bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes that represent the correct code. An "unlock"

beep sounds (two long low beeps) in addition to the parameter entry beep. Entering an incorrect code
results in a parameter error beep.

Lock

Unlock

Locking/Unlocking via the Host Interface

Parameter scanning can also be locked or unlocked using a host interface such as SSI or USB SNAPI.
To lock parameter scanning using the host interface, store a 4-digit code within the range of 1-9999 in the Lock
parameter. Values outside this range are ignored. To unlock parameter scanning, store this code in the Unlock
parameter. To persist the lock/unlock status through a power cycle, make this parameter value permanent.

NOTE Parameter values can be changed via host interface commands even when parameter scanning is locked.

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 7

Beep After Good Decode
Parameter # 38h

Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner issues a beep signal after a good decode. If
selecting Do Not Beep After Good Decode, beeper signals still occur during parameter menu scanning and
to indicate error conditions.

*Beep After Good Decode

(Enable)

(01h)

Do Not Beep After Good Decode

(Disable)

(00h)

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Beeper Tone
Parameter # 91h

To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High
Frequency bar code.

Low Frequency

(02h)

Medium Frequency

(01h)

*High Frequency

(00h)

Extra High Frequency

(0Dh)

Extra Low Frequency

(0Ch)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 9

Beeper Volume
Parameter # 8Ch

To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Vol ume bar code.

Low Volume

(02h)

Medium Volume

(01h)

*High Volume

(00h)

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Beeper Duration
Parameter # F1h 74h

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

Short

(00h)

Medium

(01h)

* Long

(02h)

Suppress Power-up Beeps
Parameter # F1h D1h

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

Suppress Power-up Beeps

(01h)

* Do Not Suppress Power-up Beeps

(00h)

Trigger Modes
Parameter # 8Ah

•

Presentation Mode - When the scanner detects an object in its field of view, it triggers and attempt to

decode. The range of object detection does not vary under normal lighting conditions. This applies to
decode mode only.

•

Host - A host command issues the triggering signal. The scanner interprets an actual trigger pull as a

Level triggering option.

* Presentation Mode

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 11

(07h)

Host

(08h)

Decode Session Timeout
Parameter # 88h

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 D, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Provide 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 D-2.

Decode Session Timeout

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Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol
Parameter # 89h

Use this option in Presentation Mode to prevent multiple reads of a symbol left in the scanner’s field of view.
The timeout begins when you remove the symbol from the field of view.

To select the timeout between decodes for the same symbol, available in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to

9.9 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes
that correspond to the desired interval. The default interval is 0.6 seconds.

NOTE The Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol value must be greater than the Timeout Between

Decodes, Different Symbols value.

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols
Parameter # 90h

Use this option in Presentation Mode to control the time the scanner is inactive between decoding different
symbols. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. The default is 0.2 seconds.

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

NOTE The Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols value cannot be greater than or equal to the

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol or the Decode Session Timeout on page 4-11 value.

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 13

Motion Detect Range

Parameter # F2h 3Bh

This parameter controls the distance, or range, at which the scanner detects object motion and then triggers
while in Presentation Mode.

Full Range

(02h)

Medium Range

(05h)

* Short Range

(0Ah)

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Range Restrict

Parameter # F1h 75h
Attribute # 629

Range restriction can be enabled by setting a parameter value greater than zero and disabled when setting a
value of zero. When enabled it allows for reducing the reading range of a UPC family bar code to a restricted
range in inches. The parameter value represents a maximum reading range of a 100% UPC family bar code.

The value is approximate and small variations to a restriction limit are to be expected.

When scanning bar codes of different densities (i.e., 60%, 80%, and 200%) the range limit is scaled up/down
proportional to the density.

Disable

(00h)

5 inches

(05h)

* 3 inches

(03h)

7 inches

(07h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 15

Presentation Mode Field of View
Parameter # F1h 61h

In Presentation Mode, the scanner searches for a bar code in the region around the aiming pattern’s center.

To search for a bar code in a smaller region around the aiming pattern in order to speed search time, select

Small Field of View, or to search a larger area, select Full Field of View.

Small Field of View

(00h)

Full Field of View

(02h)

*Medium Field of View

(01h)

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Fuzzy 1D Processing
Parameter # F1h 02h

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

(01h)

Disable Fuzzy 1D Processing

(00h)

Mirrored Image
Parameter # F1h 70h

Enable this to scan images in reverse, or mirrored, as if seen through a mirror. This mode is useful in
applications requiring scanning through a mirror and using symbologies that do not decode in reverse.

Enabling this mode when using snapshot mode transmits images as mirrored images.

*Disable Mirrored Image

(00h)

Enable Mirrored Image

(01h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 17

Mobile Phone/Display Mode
Parameter # F1h CCh

This mode improves bar code reading performance with target bar codes displayed on mobile phones and
electronic displays.

Disable Mobile Phone/Display Mode

(00h)

*Enable Mobile Phone/Display Mode

(03h)

Validate Concatenated Parameter Bar Codes
Parameter # F1h B4h

The scanner can encounter invalid parameters when using concatenated parameter bar codes intended for
different scanner models or different versions of a scanner. This parameter determines how to process
concatenated parameter bar codes when the scanner encounters an invalid parameter setting in the bar code.

Disable this to ignore invalid parameters and configure valid parameters. Enable this to ignore all parameters if
one or more are invalid.

*Disable Validate Concatenated Parameter Bar Codes

(00h)

Enable Validate Concatenated Parameter Bar Codes

(01h)

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Illumination Brightness
Parameter # F1h 9Dh

This feature sets the brightness of the illumination by altering LED power. The default is 10, which is maximum
LED brightness. For values from 1 to 10, LED brightness varies from lowest to highest level of brightness. The
default is 6.

To program Illumination Brightness, scan this bar code followed by two numeric bar codes in Appendix D,

Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the value of desired illumination brightness. For example, to set

Illumination Brightness to 6, scan the bar code below followed by the 0 and 6 bar codes.

Decoding Illumination

Illumination Brightness

Parameter # F0h 2Ah

Selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the scanner to turn on illumination every image capture to
aid decoding. Select Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the scanner from using decoding illumination.

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

*Enable Decoding Illumination

(01h)

Disable Decoding Illumination

(00h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 19

Decode Aiming Pattern
Parameter # F0h 32h

Select Enable Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, or Disable
Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off.

Enable Decode Aiming Pattern

(02h)

* Disable Decode Aiming Pattern

(00h)

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Miscellaneous Scanning Parameters

Transmit Code ID Character

Parameter # 2Dh

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 B-1 and AIM Code Identifiers on page B-3.

Symbol Code ID Character

(02h)

*None

(00h)

AIM Code ID Character

(01h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 21

Prefix/Suffix Values

Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64h
Decimal Value Parameter # P = 69h, S1 = 68h, S2 = 6Ah

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 the prefix or suffix bar code below, then scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from

Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes) that corresponds to that value. The first digit defines the key category (type

of character to send) and is stored in the key category parameter. The remaining three digits define the value
of the character and are stored in the decimal value parameter. Be sure to use both key category and decimal
value parameters to define the prefix/suffix value. See Table E-1 on page E-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 E-1 on page E-1 for the four-digit codes.

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

NOTE To use Prefix/Suffix values, set the Scan Data Transmission Format on page 4-22.

Scan Prefix

(07h)

Scan Suffix 2

(08h)

Scan Suffix 1

(06h)

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Scan Data Transmission Format

Parameter # EBh

To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format.

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 4-21.

*Data As Is

(00h)

<DATA> <SUFFIX 2>

(02h)

<PREFIX> <DATA >

(04h)

<DATA> <SUFFIX 1>

(01h)

<DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2>

(03h)

Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)

<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1>

(05h)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 23

<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 2>

(06h)

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

(07h)

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Report Version

Scan the bar code below to report the version of software currently installed in the scanner.

Report Software Version

Report Scanner Manufacturing Information

Scan the bar code below to report the part number, serial number, and manufacture date of the scanner.

Report Scanner Manufacturing Information

Report Scan Engine Manufacturing Information

Scan the bar code below to report the part number, serial number, and manufacture date of the scan engine.

Report Engine Manufacturing Information

CHAPTER 5 SYMBOLOGIES

*Enable UPC-A

(01h)

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Option Hex Value

Introduction

This chapter describes symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these
features. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started.

The scanner is shipped with the settings shown in Table 5-1 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.

There are two ways to change a parameter value:

•

Scan the appropriate bar codes in this guide. These new values replace the standard default values in
memory.

•

For USB SNAPI hosts, send a “parameter send” command from the host system. Hexadecimal
parameter numbers are shown in this chapter below the parameter title, and options are shown in
parenthesis beneath the accompanying bar codes.

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 transmit bar code data
without the UPC-A check digit, simply scan the Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit bar code under Transmit

UPC-A Check Digit on page 5-18. The scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying

a successful parameter entry.

Other parameters, such as Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 require scanning several bar codes. See the individual
parameter, such as Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5, for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning

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

Symbology Parameter Defaults

Table 5-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies 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, and miscellaneous default

parameters.

Table 5-1

Disable All Code Types

UPC/EAN

UPC-A 01h Disable

UPC-E 02h Disable

UPC-E1 0Ch Disable

EAN-8/JAN 8 04h Disable

EAN-13/JAN 13 03h Disable

Bookland EAN 53h Disable

Bookland ISBN Format F1h 40h ISBN-10

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (2 and 5 digits) 10h Ignore

Parameter Defaults

Parameter

Parameter

Number

Default

Page

Number

5-8

5-9

5-9

5-10

5-10

5-11

5-11

5-12

5-14

User-Programmable Supplementals

Supplemental 1:
Supplemental 2:

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy 50h 10

F1h 43h
F1h 44h

N/A

5-16

5-16

Symbologies 5 - 3

Table 5-1

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID F1h A0h Combined

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit 28h Enable

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit 29h Enable

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit 2Ah Enable

UPC-A Preamble 22h System Character

UPC-E Preamble 23h System Character

UPC-E1 Preamble 24h System Character

Convert UPC-E to A 25h Disable

Convert UPC-E1 to A 26h Disable

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend 27h Disable

UCC Coupon Extended Code 55h Disable

Coupon Report F1h DAh New Coupon

Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

Parameter

Number

Default

Symbols

Page

Number

5-17

5-18

5-18

5-19

5-19

5-19

5-21

5-22

5-22

5-23

5-23

5-24

ISSN EAN F1h 69h Disable

Code 128

Code 128 08h Enable

Set Length(s) for Code 128 D1h, D2h Any Length

GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) 0Eh Disable

ISBT 128 54h Disable

ISBT Concatenation F1h 41h Disable

Check ISBT Table F1h 42h Enable

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy DFh 10

Code 39

Code 39 00h Disable

Trioptic Code 39 0Dh Disable

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Pharmacy Code) 56h Disable

Code 32 Prefix E7h Disable

Set Length(s) for Code 39 12h, 13h Length Within

Range: 2 to 55

5-25

5-26

5-26

5-27

5-28

5-29

5-30

5-30

5-31

5-31

5-32

5-32

5-33

Code 39 Check Digit Verification 30h Disable

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit 2Bh Disable

5-34

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Table 5-1

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion 11h Disable

Buffer Code 39 71h Disable

Code 93

Code 93 09h Disable

Set Length(s) for Code 93 1Ah, 1Bh Length Within

Code 11

Code 11 0Ah Disable

Set Lengths for Code 11 1Ch, 1Dh Length Within

Code 11 Check Digit Verification 34h Disable

Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) 2Fh Disable

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)

Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

Parameter

Number

Default

Range: 4 to 55

Range: 4 to 55

Page

Number

5-35

5-36

5-38

5-38

5-40

5-40

5-42

5-43

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) 06h Disable

Set Lengths for I 2 of 5 16h, 17h 1 Length;

Length = 14

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification 31h Disable

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit 2Ch Disable

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 52h Disable

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)

Discrete 2 of 5 05h Disable

Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 14h, 15h 1 Length;

Length = 12

Codabar (NW - 7)

Codabar 07h Disable

Set Lengths for Codabar 18h, 19h Length Within

Range: 5 to 55

CLSI Editing 36h Disable

NOTIS Editing 37h Disable

5-44

5-44

5-46

5-46

5-47

5-48

5-48

5-50

5-50

5-52

5-52

Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters
Detection

F2h 57h Upper Case

5-53

Symbologies 5 - 5

Table 5-1

MSI

MSI 0Bh Disable

Set Length(s) for MSI 1Eh, 1Fh Length Within

MSI Check Digits 32h One

Transmit MSI Check Digit 2Eh Disable

MSI Check Digit Algorithm 33h Mod 10/Mod 10

Chinese 2 of 5

Chinese 2 of 5 F0h 98h Disable

Matrix 2 of 5

Matrix 2 of 5 F1h 6Ah Disable

Matrix 2 of 5 Lengths F1h 6Bh

Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

Parameter

Number

F1h 6Ch

Default

Range: 4 to 55

Length;
Length = Any
Length

Page

Number

5-54

5-54

5-56

5-56

5-57

5-57

5-58

5-59

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit F1h 6Eh Disable

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit F1h 6Fh Disable

Korean 3 of 5

Korean 3 of 5 F1h 45h Disable

Inverse 1D

Postal Codes

US Postnet 59h Disable

US Planet 5Ah Disable

Transmit US Postal Check Digit 5Fh Enable

UK Postal 5Bh Disable

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit 60h Enable

Japan Postal F0h 22h Disable

Australia Post F0h 23h Disable

Australia Post Format F1h CEh Autodiscriminate

Netherlands KIX Code F0h 46h Disable

F1h 4Ah Regular

5-60

5-60

5-61

5-62

5-63

5-63

5-64

5-64

5-65

5-65

5-66

5-67

5-68

USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail F1h 50h Disable

UPU FICS Postal F1h 63h Disable

5-68

5-69

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Table 5-1

GS1 DataBar

GS1 DataBar (GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar
Truncated, GS1 DataBar Stacked,
Omnidirectional)

GS1 DataBar Limited F0h 53h Disable

GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level F1h D8h 3

GS1 DataBar Expanded (GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1
DataBar Expanded Stacked)

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN F0h 8Dh Disable

Composite

Composite CC-C F0h 55h Disable

Composite CC-A/B F0h 56h Disable

Composite TLC-39 F0h 73h Disable

UPC Composite Mode F0h 58h UPC Never Linked

Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

GS1 DataBar Stacked

Parameter

Number

F0h 52h Enable

F0h 54h Disable

Default

Page

Number

5-70

5-71

5-72

5-73

5-73

5-74

5-74

5-75

5-75

Composite Beep Mode F0h 8Eh Beep As Each Code

Type is Decoded

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes F0h ABh Disable

2D Symbologies

PDF417 0Fh Disable

MicroPDF417 E3h Disable

Code 128 Emulation 7Bh Disable

Data Matrix F0h 24h Disable

Data Matrix Inverse F1h 4Ch Regular

Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) F1h 19h Auto

Maxicode F0h 26h Disable

QR Code F0h 25h Disable

QR Inverse F1h 4Bh Regular

MicroQR F1h 3Dh Disable

Aztec F1h 3Eh Disable

5-76

5-76

5-77

5-77

5-78

5-79

5-79

5-80

5-81

5-81

5-82

5-82

5-83

Aztec Inverse F1h 4Dh Inverse Autodetect

5-83

Symbologies 5 - 7

Table 5-1

Symbology-Specific Security Levels

Redundancy Level 4Eh 1

Security Level (UPC/EAN and Code 93) 4Dh 1

Intercharacter Gap Size F0h 7Dh Normal

Macro PDF

Macro PDF Transmit/Decode Mode Symbols BCh Passthrough Mode

Transmit Macro PDF Control Header B8h Enable

Escape Characters E9h None

Flush Macro PDF Buffer

Abort Macro PDF Entry

Parameter Defaults (Continued)

Parameter

Parameter

Number

Default

Page

Number

5-84

5-86

5-87

5-89

5-90

5-90

5-91

5-91

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Disable All Code Types

To disable all symbologies, scan the bar code below. This is useful when enabling only a few code types.

Disable All Code Types

UPC/EAN

Enable/Disable UPC-A

Parameter # 01h

To enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Symbologies 5 - 9

Enable UPC-A

(01h)

Enable/Disable UPC-E

Parameter # 02h

To enable or disable UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable UPC-E

(01h)

*Disable UPC-A

(00h)

*Disable UPC-E

(00h)

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Enable/Disable UPC-E1

Parameter # 0Ch

UPC-E1 is disabled by default.

To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below.

NOTE UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology.

Enable UPC-E1

(01h)

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8

Parameter # 04h

To enable or disable EAN-8/JAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable EAN-8/JAN-8

(01h)

*Disable UPC-E1

(00h)

*Disable EAN-8/JAN-8

(00h)

Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13

Parameter # 03h

To enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable EAN-13/JAN-13

(01h)

Symbologies 5 - 11

*Disable EAN-13/JAN-13

(00h)

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN

Parameter # 53h

To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Bookland EAN

(01h)

NOTE If Bookland EAN is enabled, select a Bookland ISBN Format on page 5-12. Also select either Decode

UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental
Mode in Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 5-13.

*Disable Bookland EAN

(00h)

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Bookland ISBN Format

Parameter # F1h 40h

If Bookland EAN is enabled, select one of the following formats for Bookland data:

•

Bookland ISBN-10 - The scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format

with the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility. Data starting with 979 is not considered
Bookland in this mode.

•

Bookland ISBN-13 - The scanner reports Bookland data (starting with either 978 or 979) as EAN-13 in

13-digit format to meet the 2007 ISBN-13 protocol.

*Bookland ISBN-10

(00h)

Bookland ISBN-13

(01h)

NOTE For Bookland EAN to function properly, ensure Bookland EAN is enabled (see Enable/Disable Bookland

EAN on page 5-11), then select either Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN

Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode in Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on

page 5-13.

Symbologies 5 - 13

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals

Parameter # 10h

Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2,
EAN 13+2). The following options are available:

•

If you select Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals, and the scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN
plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.

•

If you select Decode UPC/EAN with Supplementals, the scanner only decodes UPC/EAN symbols with
supplemental characters, and ignores symbols without supplementals.

•

If you select Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN symbols
with supplemental characters immediately. If the symbol does not have a supplemental, the scanner
must decode the bar code the number of times set via UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy on

page 5-16 before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no supplemental.

•

If you select one of the following Supplemental Mode options, the scanner immediately transmits
EAN-13 bar codes starting with that prefix that have supplemental characters. If the symbol does not
have a supplemental, the scanner must decode the bar code the number of times set via UPC/EAN/JAN

Supplemental Redundancy on page 5-16 before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no

supplemental. The scanner transmits UPC/EAN bar codes that do not have that prefix immediately.

• Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode

• Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode

NOTE If you select 978/979 Supplemental Mode and are scanning Bookland EAN bar codes, see

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 5-11 to enable Bookland EAN, and select a format using Bookland
ISBN Format on page 5-12.

• Enable 977 Supplemental Mode

• Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode

• Enable 491 Supplemental Mode

• Enable Smart Supplemental Mode - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed

previously.

• Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 3-digit

user-defined prefix. Set this 3-digit prefix using User-Programmable Supplementals on page 5-16.

• Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with either

of two 3-digit user-defined prefixes. Set the 3-digit prefixes using User-Programmable Supplementals

on page 5-16.

• Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any

prefix listed previously or the user-defined prefix set using User-Programmable Supplementals on

page 5-16.

• Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with

any prefix listed previously or one of the two user-defined prefixes set using User-Programmable

Supplementals on page 5-16.

NOTE To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, select either to decode or ignore supplemental

characters.

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Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals

(01h)

*Ignore Supplementals

(00h)

Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals

(02h)

Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode

(05h)

Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode

(04h)

Enable 977 Supplemental Mode

(07h)

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)

Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode

(06h)

Symbologies 5 - 15

Enable 491 Supplemental Mode

(08h)

Enable Smart Supplemental Mode

(03h)

Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2

(0Ah)

Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1

(09h)

Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1

(0Bh)

Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2

(0Ch)

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User-Programmable Supplementals

Supplemental 1: Parameter # F1h 43h
Supplemental 2: Parameter # F1h 44h

If you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on

page 5-13, select User-Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using

the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1. Select User-Programmable Supplemental 2 to set a second
3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1.

User-Programmable Supplemental 1

User-Programmable Supplemental 2

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy

Parameter # 50h

If you selected Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals, this option adjusts the number of times to
decode a symbol without supplementals before transmission. The range is from two to thirty times. Five or
above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN/JAN symbols with and without supplementals. The
default is 10.

Scan the bar code below to set a decode redundancy value. Next, scan two numeric bar codes in Appendix D,

Numeric Bar Codes. Enter a leading zero for single digit numbers. To correct an error or change a selection,

scan Cancel on page D-2.

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy

Symbologies 5 - 17

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format

Parameter # F1h A0h

Select an output format when reporting UPC/EAN/JAN bar codes with Supplementals with Transmit Code ID

Character on page 4-20 set to

•

Separate - transmit UPC/EAN with supplementals with separate AIM IDs but one transmission, i.e.:

]E<0 or 4><data>]E<1 or 2>[supplemental data]

•

Combined – transmit UPC/EAN with supplementals with one AIM ID and one transmission, i.e.:

]E3<data+supplemental data>

•

Separate Transmissions - transmit UPC/EAN with supplementals with separate AIM IDs and separate

transmissions, i.e.:

]E<0 or 4><data>
]E<1 or 2>[supplemental data]

AIM Code ID Character:

Separate

(00h)

Separate Transmissions

(02h)

*Combined

(01h)

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Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Parameter # 28h

The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate
bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-A check digit. It is always verified to
guarantee the integrity of the data.

*Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

(01h)

Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

(00h)

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Parameter # 29h

The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate
bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E check digit. It is always verified to
guarantee the integrity of the data.

*Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

(01h)

Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

(00h)

Symbologies 5 - 19

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

Parameter # 2Ah

The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate
bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to
guarantee the integrity of the data.

*Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

(01h)

Do Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

(00h)

UPC-A Preamble

Parameter # 22h

Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are
three options for transmitting a UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit
System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and transmit no preamble. Select the appropriate option to
match the host system.

No Preamble (<DATA>)

(00h)

*System Character (<SYSTEM CHARACTER>

<DATA>)

(01h)

System Character & Country Code

(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

(02h)

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UPC-E Preamble

Parameter # 23h

Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are
three options for transmitting a UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit
System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and transmit no preamble. Select the appropriate option to
match the host system.

No Preamble (<DATA>)

(00h)

System Character & Country Code

(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

(02h)

*System Character (<SYSTEM CHARACTER>

<DATA>)

(01h)

Symbologies 5 - 21

UPC-E1 Preamble

Parameter # 24h

Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are
three options for transmitting a UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit
System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and transmit no preamble. Select the appropriate option to
match the host system.

No Preamble (<DATA>)

(00h)

System Character & Country Code

(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

(02h)

*System Character (<SYSTEM CHARACTER>

<DATA>)

(01h)

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Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

Parameter # 25h

Enable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After
conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble,
Check Digit).

Disable this to transmit UPC-E decoded data as UPC-E data, without conversion.

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A (Enable)

(01h)

*Do Not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A (Disable)

(00h)

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A

Parameter # 26h

Enable this to convert UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data
follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).

Disable this to transmit UPC-E1 decoded data as UPC-E1 data, without conversion.

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A (Enable)

(01h)

*Do Not Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A (Disable)

(00h)

Symbologies 5 - 23

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend

Parameter # 27h

Enable this parameter to add five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format
to EAN-13 symbols.

Disable this to transmit EAN-8 symbols as is.

Enable EAN/JAN Zero Extend

(01h)

*Disable EAN/JAN Zero Extend

(00h)

UCC Coupon Extended Code

Parameter # 55h

Enable this parameter to decode UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13 bar codes starting with digit
‘99’, and UPC-A/GS1-128 Coupon Codes. UPCA, EAN-13, and GS1-128 must be enabled to scan all
types of Coupon Codes.

Enable UCC Coupon Extended Code

(01h)

*Disable UCC Coupon Extended Code

(00h)

NOTE See UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy on page 5-16 to control autodiscrimination of the GS1-128

(right half) of a coupon code.

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Coupon Report

Parameter # F1h DAh

Traditional coupon symbols (old coupon symbols) are composed of two bar codes: UPC/EAN and Code128. A
new coupon symbol is composed of a single Databar Expanded bar code. The new coupon format offers more
options for purchase values (up to $999.99) and supports complex discount offers such as a second purchase
requirement.

An interim coupon symbol also exists that contains both types of bar codes: UPC/EAN and Databar Expanded.
This format accommodates both retailers that do not recognize or use the additional information included in the
new coupon symbol, as well as those who can process new coupon symbols.

Scan a bar code below to select one of the following options for decoding coupon symbols:

•

Old Coupon Symbols - Scanning an old coupon symbol reports both UPC and Code 128, scanning an

interim coupon symbol reports UPC, and scanning a new coupon symbol reports nothing (no decode).

•

New Coupon Symbols - Scanning an old coupon symbol reports either UPC or Code 128, and scanning

an interim coupon symbol or a new coupon symbol reports Databar Expanded.

•

Both Coupon Formats - Scanning an old coupon symbol reports both UPC and Code 128, and scanning

an interim coupon symbol or a new coupon symbol reports Databar Expanded.

Old Coupon Symbols

(00h)

Both Coupon Formats

(02h)

*New Coupon Symbols

(01h)

ISSN EAN

Parameter # F1h 69h

To enable or disable ISSN EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable ISSN EAN

(01h)

Symbologies 5 - 25

*Disable ISSN EAN

(00h)

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Code 128

Enable/Disable Code 128

Parameter # 08h

To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable Code 128

(01h)

Disable Code 128

(00h)

Set Lengths for Code 128

Parameter # L1 = D1h, L2 = D2h

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check
digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 128 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range.

NOTE When setting lengths for different bar code types, enter a leading zero for single digit numbers.

•

One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 128 symbols containing a selected

length. Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example,
to decode only Code 128 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 128 - One Discrete Length, then scan

1 followed by 4. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

•

Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 128 symbols containing either of

two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.
For example, to decode only Code 128 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 128 -
Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or change the selection,
scan Cancel on page D-2.

•

Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 128 symbol with a specific length

range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode Code 128 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 128 - Length
Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an
error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

•

Any Length - Select this option to decode Code 128 symbols containing any number of characters

within the scanner’s capability.

Set Lengths for Code 128 (continued)

Code 128 - One Discrete Length

Symbologies 5 - 27

Code 128 - Two Discrete Lengths

Code 128 - Length Within Range

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)

Parameter # 0Eh

To enable or disable GS1-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable GS1-128

(01h)

*Code 128 - Any Length

*Disable GS1-128

(00h)

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Enable/Disable ISBT 128

Parameter # 54h

ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan a bar code below to enable or disable
ISBT 128. If necessary, the host must perform concatenation of the ISBT data.

Enable ISBT 128

(01h)

*Disable ISBT 128

(00h)

ISBT Concatenation

Parameter # F1h 41h

Select an option for concatenating pairs of ISBT code types:

•

If you select Disable ISBT Concatenation, the scanner does not concatenate pairs of ISBT codes
it encounters.

•

If you select Enable ISBT Concatenation, there must be two ISBT codes in order for the scanner to
decode and perform concatenation. The scanner does not decode single ISBT symbols.

•

If you select Autodiscriminate ISBT Concatenation, the scanner decodes and concatenates pairs of
ISBT codes immediately. If only a single ISBT symbol is present, the scanner must decode the symbol
the number of times set via ISBT Concatenation Redundancy on page 5-30 before transmitting its data to

confirm that there is no additional ISBT symbol.

Symbologies 5 - 29

*Disable ISBT Concatenation

(00h)

Autodiscriminate ISBT Concatenation

(02h)

Enable ISBT Concatenation

(01h)

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Check ISBT Table

Parameter # F1h 42h

The ISBT specification includes a table that lists several types of ISBT bar codes that are commonly used in
pairs. If you set ISBT Concatenation to Enable, enable Check ISBT Table to concatenate only those pairs
found in this table. Other types of ISBT codes are not concatenated.

*Enable Check ISBT Table

(01h)

Disable Check ISBT Table

(00h)

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy

Parameter # DFh

If you set ISBT Concatenation to Autodiscriminate, use this parameter to set the number of times the
scanner must decode an ISBT symbol before determining that there is no additional symbol.

Scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes to set a value
between 2 and 20. Enter a leading zero for single digit numbers. To correct an error or change a selection,
scan Cancel on page D-2. The default is 10.

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy

Code 39

Enable/Disable Code 39

Parameter # 00h

To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 39

Symbologies 5 - 31

(01h)

* Disable Code 39

(00h)

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39

Parameter # 0Dh

Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39
symbols always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code
below.

Enable Trioptic Code 39

(01h)

*Disable Trioptic Code 39

(00h)

NOTE You cannot enable Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII simultaneously.

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Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Parameter # 56h

Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code
below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.

NOTE Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function.

Enable Convert Code 39 to Code 32

(01h)

*Disable Convert Code 39 to Code 32

(00h)

Code 32 Prefix

Parameter # E7h

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar
codes.

NOTE Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function.

Enable Code 32 Prefix

(01h)

*Disable Code 32 Prefix

(00h)

Symbologies 5 - 33

Set Lengths for Code 39

Parameter # L1 = 12h, L2 = 13h

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check
digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 39 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred
options.

NOTE When setting lengths for different bar code types, enter a leading zero for single digit numbers.

•

One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 39 symbols containing a selected length.

Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode only Code 39 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 39 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1
followed by 4. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

•

Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 39 symbols containing either of two

selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For
example, to decode only Code 39 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 39 - Two
Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or change the selection, scan

Cancel on page D-2.

•

Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 39 symbol with a specific length

range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 - Length
Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an
error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

•

Any Length - Select this option to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters within

the scanner’s capability.

Code 39 - One Discrete Length

Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths

*Code 39 - Length Within Range

Code 39 - Any Length

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Code 39 Check Digit Verification

Parameter # 30h

Enable this feature to check the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified
check digit algorithm. Only Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded. Enable this
feature if the Code 39 symbols contain a Modulo 43 check digit.

Enable Code 39 Check Digit

(01h)

*Disable Code 39 Check Digit

(00h)

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

Parameter # 2Bh

Scan a bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without the check digit.

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Enable)

(01h)

*Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Disable)

NOTE Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.

(00h)

Symbologies 5 - 35

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion

Parameter # 11h

Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To
enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 39 Full ASCII

(01h)

*Disable Code 39 Full ASCII

(00h)

NOTE You cannot enable Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII simultaneously.

Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation is host-dependent, and is therefore described in the ASCII
Character Set Table for the appropriate interface. See the ASCII Value Table on page E-1.

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Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store

Parameter # 71h

This feature allows the scanner to accumulate data from multiple Code 39 symbols.

Selecting the Scan and Store option (Buffer Code 39) temporarily buffers all Code 39 symbols having a leading
space as a first character for later transmission. The leading space is not buffered.

Decoding a Code 39 symbol with no leading space transmits in sequence all buffered data in a first-in first-out
format, plus the “triggering” symbol. See the following pages for further details.

Select Do Not Buffer Code 39 to transmit all decoded Code 39 symbols immediately without storing them in
the buffer.

This feature affects Code 39 only. If selecting Buffer Code 39, we recommend configuring the scanner to
decode Code 39 symbology only.

Buffer Code 39 (Enable)

(01h)

*Do Not Buffer Code 39 (Disable)

(00h)

While there is data in the transmission buffer, you cannot select Do Not Buffer Code 39. The buffer holds
200 bytes of information.

To disable Code 39 buffering when there is data in the transmission buffer, first force the buffer transmission
(see Transmit Buffer on page 5-37) or clear the buffer.

Buffer Data

To buffer data, enable Code 39 buffering and scan a Code 39 symbol with a space immediately following the
start pattern.

•

Unless the data overflows the transmission buffer, the scanner issues a low/high beep to indicate
successful decode and buffering. (For overflow conditions, see Overfilling Transmission Buffer on page

5-37.)

•

The scanner adds the decoded data excluding the leading space to the transmission buffer.

•

No transmission occurs.

Clear Transmission Buffer

To clear the transmission buffer, scan the Clear Buffer bar code below, which contains only a start character, a
dash (minus), and a stop character.

•

The scanner issues a short high/low/high beep.

•

The scanner erases the transmission buffer.

•

No transmission occurs.

Symbologies 5 - 37

Clear Buffer

NOTE The Clear Buffer contains only the dash (minus) character. In order to scan this command, set Code 39

lengths to include length 1.

Transmit Buffer

There are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer.

1. Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below, which includes only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop

character.

2. The scanner transmits and clears the buffer.

•

The scanner issues a low/high beep.

Transmit Buffer

3. Scan a Code 39 bar code with a leading character other than a space.

•

The scanner appends new decode data to buffered data.

•

The scanner transmits and clears the buffer.

•

The scanner signals that it transmitted the buffer with a low/high beep.

•

The scanner transmits and clears the buffer.

NOTE The Transmit Buffer contains only a plus (+) character. In order to scan this command, set Code 39

lengths to include length 1.

Overfilling Transmission Buffer

The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the symbol just read overflows the transmission buffer:

•

The scanner indicates that it rejected the symbol by issuing three long, high beeps.

•

No transmission occurs. The data in the buffer is not affected.

Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer

If you scan the Transmit Buffer symbol and the Code 39 buffer is empty:

•

A short low/high/low beep signals that the buffer is empty.

•

No transmission occurs.

•

The buffer remains empty.

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Code 93

Enable/Disable Code 93

Parameter # 09h

To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 93

(01h)

*Disable Code 93

(00h)

Set Lengths for Code 93

Parameter # L1 = 1Ah, L2 = 1Bh

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check
digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 93 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range.

•

One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 93 symbols containing a selected length.

Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode only Code 93 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 93 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1
followed by 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

•

Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 93 symbols containing either of two

selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For
example, to decode only Code 93 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 93 - Two
Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection,
scan Cancel on page D-2.

•

Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 93 symbol with a specific length

range. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example,
to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 - Length
Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an
error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

•

Any Length - Scan this option to decode Code 93 symbols containing any number of characters within

the scanner’s capability.

Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued)

Code 93 - One Discrete Length

Symbologies 5 - 39

Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths

*Code 93 - Length Within Range

Code 93 - Any Length

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Code 11

Code 11

Parameter # 0Ah

To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 11

(01h)

*Disable Code 11

(00h)

Set Lengths for Code 11

Parameter # L1 = 1Ch, L2 = 1Dh

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check
digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 11 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range.

•

One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing a selected length.

Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode only Code 11 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 11 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1
followed by 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

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Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing either of two

selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For
example, to decode only Code 11 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 11 - Two
Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection,
scan Cancel on page D-2.

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Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 11 symbol with a specific length

range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode Code 11 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 11 - Length Within
Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an error or
change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

•

Any Length - Scan this option to decode Code 11 symbols containing any number of characters within

the scanner’s capability.

Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued)

Code 11 - One Discrete Length

Symbologies 5 - 41

Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths

*Code 11 - Length Within Range

Code 11 - Any Length

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Code 11 Check Digit Verification

Parameter # 34h

This feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies
with the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar
code. The options are to check for one check digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature.

To enable this feature, scan the bar code below corresponding to the number of check digits encoded in the
Code 11 symbols.

*Disable

(00h)

Two Check Digits

(02h)

One Check Digit

(01h)

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits

Parameter # 2Fh

This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s).

Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Enable)

(01h)

*Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Disable)

NOTE Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.

Symbologies 5 - 43

(00h)

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Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5

Parameter # 06h

To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below, and select an Interleaved 2 of 5
length from the following pages.

Enable Interleaved 2 of 5

(01h)

*Disable Interleaved 2 of 5

(00h)

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5

Parameter # L1 = 16h, L2 = 17h

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check
digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for I 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a
specific range. The range for Interleaved 2 of 5 lengths is 0 - 55.

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One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected length.

Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode only I 2 of 5 symbols with 14 characters, scan I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1
followed by 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

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Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing either of two

selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For
example, to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select I 2 of 5 - Two
Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection,
scan Cancel on page D-2.

•

Length Within Range - Select this option to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length

range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 - Length Within
Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an error or
change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2.

•

Any Length - Scan this option to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters within the

scanner’s capability.

NOTE Due to the construction of the I 2 of 5 symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the

code to transmit as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent this,
select specific lengths (I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length, Two Discrete Lengths) for I 2 of 5 applications.

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued)

*I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length

Symbologies 5 - 45

I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths

I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range

I 2 of 5 - Any Length

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I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification

Parameter # 31h

Enable this feature to check the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the
specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check digit
algorithm.

*Disable

(00h)

USS Check Digit

(01h)

OPCC Check Digit

(02h)

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit

Parameter # 2Ch

Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 data with or without the check digit.

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit (Enable)

(01h)

*Do Not Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit (Disable)

(00h)