LS4278
Quick Reference Guide
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Introduction
The LS4278 scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced
ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner. Whether used
as a hand-held scanner or in hands-free mode in a stand, the scanner ensures
comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time. Before programming the
scanner, scan the appropriate bar code(s), beginning on page 8, to communicate
with the host.
Parts
Battery Insertion/Removal
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hook
facing up
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Scanner Insertion in Cradle
Table Top
Wall Mount
Aiming
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Scanning
Beeper Definitions
The scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. The
table below defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and
while programming the scanner.
Beeper Sequence Indication
Standard Use
Low/medium/high beeps Power up.
High beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is
Four long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol.
Five low long beeps Conversion or format error.
Low/high/low beeps ADF transmit error.
High/high/high/low beeps RS-232 receive error.
Parameter Menu Scanning
Long low/long high beeps Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned, wrong
High/low beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code
High/low/high/low beeps Successful program exit with change in the parameter
Long low/long high/long low/long
high beeps
Wireless Operation
High/low/high/low beeps Pairing bar code scanned.
Low/high beeps Bluetooth connection established.
enabled).
The data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly
configured. Check option setting.
entry, incorrect bar code programming sequence; remain
in program mode.
keypad.
setting.
Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Set Defaults
on page 8.
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Beeper Sequence Indication
High/low beeps Bluetooth disconnection event.
Long low/long high beeps Page timeout; remote device is out of range/not powered.
Long low/long high/long low/long
high beeps
Code 39 Buffering
High/low beeps New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
Three long high beep Code 39 buffer is full.
Low/high/low beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to
Low/high beeps A successful transmission of buffered data.
Host Specific
USB only
Four high beeps Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several
Scanner gives a power-up beep
after scanning a USB Device Type.
This power-up beep occurs more
than once.
RS-232 only
High beep A <BEL> character is received and Beep on <BEL> is
Connection attempt was rejected by remote device.
clear or transmit an empty buffer.
seconds and scan again.
Communication with the bus must be established before
the scanner can operate at the highest power level.
The USB bus may put the scanner in a state where power
to the scanner is cycled on and off more than once. This is
normal and usually happens when the host PC cold boots.
enabled.
LED Definitions
In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates with the user using a
two-color LED display. The table below defines LED colors that display during
scanning and charging.
Scanning LED Indication
Green Flash A bar code was successfully decoded.
Charging LED Indication
Green - Slow Continuous Flash Non-critical battery temperature fault.
Green - Fast Continuous Flash Scanner is charging.
Green - Solid Scanner is fully charged.
Amber - Continuous Flash Critical battery temperature fault.
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