Honeywell 1981A Barcode Scanner User Manual 14C0587R 1981i 2 2015 02 10

Honeywell International Inc Barcode Scanner 14C0587R 1981i 2 2015 02 10

14C0587R-1981i-User Manual-2-2015-02-10

5 - 3Function Code TransmitWhen this selection is enabled and function codes are contained within the scanned data, the scanner transmits the function code to the terminal. Charts of these function codes are provided in Supported Interface Keys starting on page 9-3. When the scanner is in keyboard wedge mode, the scan code is converted to a key code before it is transmitted. Default = Enable.Intercharacter, Interfunction, and Intermessage DelaysSome terminals drop information (characters) if data comes through too quickly. Intercharacter, interfunction, and intermessage delays slow the transmission of data, increasing data integrity.Intercharacter DelayAn intercharacter delay of up to 5000 milliseconds (in 5ms increments) may be placed between the transmission of each character of scanned data. Scan the Intercharacter Delay bar code below, then scan the number of 5ms delays, and the Save bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.To remove this delay, scan the Intercharacter Delay bar code, then set the number of delays to 0. Scan the Save bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.Note: Intercharacter delays are not supported in USB serial emulation.User Specified Intercharacter DelayAn intercharacter delay of up to 5000 milliseconds (in 5ms increments) may be placed after the transmission of a particular character of scanned data. Scan the Delay Length bar code below, then scan the number of 5ms delays, and the Save bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. Clear One SuffixClear All Suffixes* EnableDisable12345Intercharacter DelayPrefix Scanned Data SuffixIntercharacter DelayPreliminary draft_1
5 - 4Next, scan the Character to Trigger Delay bar code, then the 2-digit hex value for the ASCII character that will trigger the delay ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3.To remove this delay, scan the Delay Length bar code, and set the number of delays to 0. Scan the Save bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.Interfunction DelayAn interfunction delay of up to 5000 milliseconds (in 5ms increments) may be placed between the transmission of each control character in the message string. Scan the Interfunction Delay bar code below, then scan the number of 5ms delays, and the Save bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.To remove this delay, scan the Interfunction Delay bar code, then set the number of delays to 0. Scan the Save bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.Intermessage DelayAn intermessage delay of up to 5000 milliseconds (in 5ms increments) may be placed between each scan transmission. Scan the Intermessage Delay bar code below, then scan the number of 5ms delays, and the Save bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.To remove this delay, scan the Intermessage Delay bar code, then set the number of delays to 0. Scan the Save bar code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.Delay LengthCharacter to Trigger Delay Interfunction DelaysPrefix Scanned Data Suffix12345STX HT CR LFInterfunction Delay2nd Scan Transmission1st Scan TransmissionIntermessage DelayIntermessage DelayPreliminary draft_1
6 - 16Data FormattingData Format Editor IntroductionYou may use the Data Format Editor to change the scanner’s output. For example, you can use the Data Format Editor to insert characters at certain points in bar code data as it is scanned. The selections in the following pages are used only if you wish to alter the output. Default Data Format setting = None.Normally, when you scan a bar code, it is output automatically. However, when you create a format, you must use a “send” com-mand (see Send Commands on page 6-3) within the format program to output data.Multiple formats may be programmed into the scanner. They are stacked in the order in which they are entered. However, the following list presents the order in which formats are applied:1. Specific Terminal ID, Actual Code ID, Actual Length2. Specific Terminal ID, Actual Code ID, Universal Length3. Specific Terminal ID, Universal Code ID, Actual Length4. Specific Terminal ID, Universal Code ID, Universal Length5. Universal Terminal ID, Actual Code ID, Actual Length6. Universal Terminal ID, Actual Code ID, Universal Length7. Universal Terminal ID, Universal Code ID, Actual Length8. Universal Terminal ID, Universal Code ID, Universal LengthThe maximum size of a data format configuration is 2000 bytes, which includes header information. If a bar code is read that fails the first data format, the next data format, if there is one, will be used on the bar code data. If there is no other data format, the raw data is output. If you have changed data format settings, and wish to clear all formats and return to the factory defaults, scan the Default Data Format code below.Add a Data FormatStep 1. Scan the Enter Data Format symbol (page 6-2).Step 2. Select Primary/Alternate FormatDetermine if this will be your primary data format, or one of 3 alternate formats. This allows you to save a total of 4 different data formats. To program your primary format, scan 0 using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. If you are programming an alternate format, scan 1, 2, or 3, depending on which alternate format you are programming. (See "Primary/Alternate Data Formats" on page 6-13 for further information.)Step 3. Terminal TypeRefer to Terminal ID Table (page 6-3) and locate the Terminal ID number for your PC. Scan three numeric bar codes on the inside back cover to program the scanner for your terminal ID (you must enter 3 digits). For example, scan 0 0 3 for an AT wedge. Note: 099 indicates all terminal types.Step 4. Code I.D.In the Symbology Charts, beginning on page A-1, find the symbology to which you want to apply the data format. Locate the Hex value for that symbology and scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.If you wish to create a data format for all symbologies, with the exception of some specific symbologies, refer to B8 (page 6-11).If you are creating a data format for Batch Mode Quantity, use 35 for the Code I.D.Note: 99 indicates all symbologies.* Default Data FormatPreliminary draft_1
6 - 2Step 5. LengthSpecify what length (up to 9999 characters) of data will be acceptable for this symbology. Scan the four digit data length from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. For example, 50 characters is entered as 0050. Note: 9999 indicates all lengths.Step 6. Editor CommandsRefer to Data Format Editor Commands (page 6-3). Scan the symbols that represent the command you want to enter. Step 7. Scan Save to save your data format, or Discard to exit without saving your changes.Other Programming SelectionsClear One Data Format This deletes one data format for one symbology. If you are clearing the primary format, scan 0 from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. If you are clearing an alternate format, scan 1, 2, or 3, depending on the format you are clearing. Scan the Terminal Type and Code I.D. (see Symbology Charts on page A-1), and the bar code data length for the specific data format that you want to delete. All other formats remain unaffected.Clear all Data FormatsThis clears all data formats.Save to exit and save your data format changes.Discard to exit without saving any data format changes.Enter Data Format SaveDiscardClear One Data FormatClear All Data FormatsSaveDiscardPreliminary draft_1
6 - 3Data Format Editor CommandsWhen working with the Data Format Editor, a virtual cursor is moved along your input data string. The following commands are used to both move this cursor to different positions, and to select, replace, and insert data into the final output. Send CommandsSend all charactersF1 Include in the output message all of the characters from the input message, starting from current cursor position, followed by an insert character. Syntax = F1xx where xx stands for the insert character’s hex value for its ASCII code. Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes. Send a number of charactersF2 Include in the output message a number of characters followed by an insert character. Start from the current cursor position and continue for “nn” characters or through the last character in the input message, followed by character “xx.” Syntax = F2nnxx where nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters, and xx stands for the insert character’s hex value for its ASCII code. Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes.F2 Example: Send a number of charactersSend the first 10 characters from the bar code above, followed by a carriage return. Command string: F2100DF2 is the “Send a number of characters” command10 is the number of characters to send0D is the hex value for a CRThe data is output as: 1234567890F2 and F1 Example: Split characters into 2 linesSend the first 10 characters from the bar code above, followed by a carriage return, followed by the rest of the charac-ters. Command string: F2100DF10DF2 is the “Send a number of characters” command10 is the number of characters to send for the first line0D is the hex value for a CRTerminal ID TableTerminal Model(s) Terminal IDUSB PC keyboard (HID) 124Mac Keyboard 125PC Keyboard (Japanese) 134Serial (COM driver required) 130HID POS 131USB SurePOS Handheld 128USB SurePOS Tabletop 129Serial RS232 TTL 000RS232 True 000RS485 (IBM-HHBCR 1+2, 46xx) 051Keyboard PS2 compatibles 003AT compatibles 002Preliminary draft_1
6 - 4F1 is the “Send all characters” command0D is the hex value for a CRThe data is output as: 1234567890ABCDEFGHIJ<CR>Send all characters up to a particular characterF3 Include in the output message all characters from the input message, starting with the character at the current cursor position and continuing to, but not including, the search character “ss,” followed by an insert character. The cursor is moved forward to the “ss” character. Syntax = F3ssxx where ss stands for the search character’s hex value for its ASCII code, and xx stands for the insert character’s hex value for its ASCII code. Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes.F3 Example: Send all characters up to a particular characterUsing the bar code above, send all characters up to but not including “D,” followed by a carriage return.Command string: F3440DF3 is the “Send all characters up to a particular character” command44 is the hex value for a 'D”0D is the hex value for a CRThe data is output as: 1234567890ABC<CR>Send all characters up to a stringB9 Include in the output message all characters from the input message, starting with the character at the current cursor position and continuing to, but not including, the search string “s...s.” The cursor is moved forward to the beginning of the “s...s” string. Syntax = B9nnnns...s where nnnn stands for the length of the string, and s...s stands for the string to be matched. The string is made up of hex values for the characters in the string. Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes.B9 Example: Send all characters up to a defined stringUsing the bar code above, send all characters up to but not including “AB.”Command string: B900024142B9 is the “Send all characters up to a string” command0002 is the length of the string (2 characters)41 is the hex value for A42 is the hex value for BThe data is output as: 1234567890Send all but the last charactersE9 Include in the output message all but the last “nn” characters, starting from the current cursor position. The cursor is moved forward to one position past the last input message character included. Syntax = E9nn where nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters that will not be sent at the end of the message. Preliminary draft_1
6 - 5Insert a character multiple timesF4 Send “xx” character “nn” times in the output message, leaving the cursor in the current position. Syntax = F4xxnn where xx stands for the insert character’s hex value for its ASCII code, and nn is the numeric value (00-99) for the number of times it should be sent. Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes.E9 and F4 Example: Send all but the last characters, followed by 2 tabsSend all characters except for the last 8 from the bar code above, followed by 2 tabs. Command string: E908F40902E9 is the “Send all but the last characters” command08 is the number of characters at the end to ignoreF4 is the “Insert a character multiple times” command09 is the hex value for a horizontal tab02 is the number of times the tab character is sentThe data is output as: 1234567890AB <tab><tab>Insert a stringBA Send “ss” string of “nn” length in the output message, leaving the cursor in the current position. Syntax = BAnnnns...s where nnnn stands for the length of the string, and s...s stands for the string. The string is made up of hex values for the characters in the string. Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes.B9 and BA Example: Look for the string “AB” and insert 2 asterisks (**) Using the bar code above, send all characters up to but not including “AB.” Insert 2 asterisks at that point, and send the rest of the data with a carriage return after.Command string: B900024142BA00022A2AF10DB9 is the “Send all characters up to a string” command0002 is the length of the string (2 characters)41 is the hex value for A42 is the hex value for BBA is the “Insert a string” command0002 is the length of the string to be added (2 characters)2A is the hex value for an asterisk (*)2A is the hex value for an asterisk (*)F1 is the “Send all characters” command0D is the hex value for a CRThe data is output as: 1234567890**ABCDEFGHIJ<CR>Insert symbology nameB3 Insert the name of the bar code’s symbology in the output message, without moving the cursor. Only symbologies with a Honeywell ID are included (see Symbology Charts on page A-1). Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes.Preliminary draft_1
6 - 6Insert bar code lengthB4 Insert the bar code’s length in the output message, without moving the cursor. The length is expressed as a numeric string and does not include leading zeroes.B3 and B4 Example: Insert the symbology name and lengthSend the symbology name and length before the bar code data from the bar code above. Break up these insertions with spaces. End with a carriage return. Command string: B3F42001B4F42001F10DB3 is the “Insert symbology name” commandF4 is the “Insert a character multiple times” command20 is the hex value for a space01 is the number of times the space character is sentB4 is the “Insert bar code length” commandF4 is the “Insert a character multiple times” command20 is the hex value for a space01 is the number of times the space character is sentF1 is the “Send all characters” command0D is the hex value for a CRThe data is output as: Code128 20 1234567890ABCDEFGHIJ<CR>Insert key strokesB5 Insert a key stroke or combination of key strokes. Key strokes are dependent on your keyboard (see Unicode Key Maps on page A-10). Any key can be inserted, including arrows and functions. Syntax = B5xxssnn where xx is the number of keys pressed (without key modifiers), ss is the key modifier from the table below, and nn is the key number from the Unicode Key Maps, page A-10.For example, B501021F inserts an “A” on a 104 key, U.S. style keyboard. B5 = the command, 01 = number of keys pressed (without the key modifier), 02 is the key modifier for Shift Right, and 1F is the “a” key. If a lower case “a” were to be inserted, B501001F would be entered.If there are three keystrokes, the syntax would change from B5xxssnn for one keystroke to B5xxssnnssnnssnn. An example that would insert "abc" is as follows: B503001F00320030F833.Note: Key modifiers can be added together when needed. Example: Control Left+Shift Left = 11. Move CommandsMove the cursor forward a number of charactersF5 Move the cursor ahead “nn” characters from current cursor position. Syntax = F5nn where nn is the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters the cursor should be moved ahead. Key ModifiersNo Key Modifier 00Shift Left 01Shift Right 02Alt Left 04Alt Right 08Control Left 10Control Right 20Preliminary draft_1
6 - 7F5 Example: Move the cursor forward and send the dataMove the cursor forward 3 characters, then send the rest of the bar code data from the bar code above. End with a carriage return. Command string: F503F10DF5 is the “Move the cursor forward a number of characters” command03 is the number of characters to move the cursorF1 is the “Send all characters” command0D is the hex value for a CRThe data is output as: 4567890ABCDEFGHIJ<CR>Move the cursor backward a number of charactersF6 Move the cursor back “nn” characters from current cursor position. Syntax = F6nn where nn is the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters the cursor should be moved back. Move the cursor to the beginningF7 Move the cursor to the first character in the input message. Syntax = F7.FE and F7 Example: Manipulate bar codes that begin with a 1Search for bar codes that begin with a 1. If a bar code matches, move the cursor back to the beginning of the data and send 6 characters followed by a carriage return. Using the bar code above:Command string: FE31F7F2060DFE is the “Compare characters” command31 is the hex value for 1F7 is the “Move the cursor to the beginning” commandF2 is the “Send a number of characters” command06 is the number of characters to send0D is the hex value for a CRThe data is output as: 123456<CR>Move the cursor to the endEA Move the cursor to the last character in the input message. Syntax = EA.Search CommandsSearch forward for a characterF8 Search the input message forward for “xx” character from the current cursor position, leaving the cursor pointing to the “xx” character. Syntax = F8xx where xx stands for the search character’s hex value for its ASCII code. Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes.Preliminary draft_1
6 - 8F8 Example: Send bar code data that starts after a particular characterSearch for the letter “D” in bar codes and send all the data that follows, including the “D.” Using the bar code above:Command string: F844F10DF8 is the “Search forward for a character” command44 is the hex value for “D”F1 is the “Send all characters” command0D is the hex value for a CRThe data is output as: DEFGHIJ<CR>Search backward for a characterF9 Search the input message backward for “xx” character from the current cursor position, leaving the cursor pointing to the “xx” character. Syntax = F9xx where xx stands for the search character’s hex value for its ASCII code. Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes.Search forward for a stringB0 Search forward for “s” string from the current cursor position, leaving cursor pointing to “s” string. Syntax = B0nnnnS where nnnn is the string length (up to 9999), and S consists of the ASCII hex value of each character in the match string. For example, B0000454657374 will search forward for the first occurrence of the 4 character string “Test.”Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes.B0 Example: Send bar code data that starts after a string of charactersSearch for the letters “FGH” in bar codes and send all the data that follows, including “FGH.” Using the bar code above:Command string: B00003464748F10DB0 is the “Search forward for a string” command0003 is the string length (3 characters)46 is the hex value for “F”47 is the hex value for “G”48 is the hex value for “H”F1 is the “Send all characters” command0D is the hex value for a CRThe data is output as: FGHIJ<CR>Search backward for a stringB1 Search backward for “s” string from the current cursor position, leaving cursor pointing to “s” string. Syntax = B1nnnnS where nnnn is the string length (up to 9999), and S consists of the ASCII hex value of each character in the match string. For example, B1000454657374 will search backward for the first occurrence of the 4 character string “Test.”Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes.Preliminary draft_1
6 - 9Search forward for a non-matching characterE6 Search the input message forward for the first non-“xx” character from the current cursor position, leaving the cursor pointing to the non-“xx” character. Syntax = E6xx where xx stands for the search character’s hex value for its ASCII code. Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes.E6 Example: Remove zeroes at the beginning of bar code dataThis example shows a bar code that has been zero filled. You may want to ignore the zeroes and send all the data that follows. E6 searches forward for the first character that is not zero, then sends all the data after, followed by a carriage return. Using the bar code above:Command string: E630F10DE6 is the “Search forward for a non-matching character” command30 is the hex value for 0F1 is the “Send all characters” command0D is the hex value for a CRThe data is output as: 37692<CR>Search backward for a non-matching characterE7 Search the input message backward for the first non-“xx” character from the current cursor position, leaving the cursor pointing to the non-“xx” character. Syntax = E7xx where xx stands for the search character’s hex value for its ASCII code. Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes.Miscellaneous CommandsSuppress charactersFB Suppress all occurrences of up to 15 different characters, starting at the current cursor position, as the cursor is advanced by other commands. When the FC command is encountered, the suppress function is terminated. The cursor is not moved by the FB command. Syntax = FBnnxxyy . .zz where nn is a count of the number of suppressed characters in the list, and xxyy .. zz is the list of characters to be suppressed. FB Example: Remove spaces in bar code dataThis example shows a bar code that has spaces in the data. You may want to remove the spaces before sending the data. Using the bar code above:Command string: FB0120F10DFB is the “Suppress characters” command01 is the number of character types to be suppressed20 is the hex value for a spaceF1 is the “Send all characters” command0D is the hex value for a CRThe data is output as: 34567890<CR>Preliminary draft_1
6 - 10Stop suppressing charactersFC Disables suppress filter and clear all suppressed characters. Syntax = FC.Replace charactersE4 Replaces up to 15 characters in the output message, without moving the cursor. Replacement continues until the E5 command is encountered. Syntax = E4nnxx1xx2yy1yy2...zz1zz2 where nn is the total count of the number of characters in the list (characters to be replaced plus replacement characters); xx1 defines characters to be replaced and xx2 defines replacement characters, continuing through zz1 and zz2.E4 Example: Replace zeroes with CRs in bar code dataIf the bar code has characters that the host application does not want included, you can use the E4 command to replace those characters with something else. In this example, you will replace the zeroes in the bar code above with carriage returns.Command string: E402300DF10DE4 is the “Replace characters” command02 is the total count of characters to be replaced, plus the replacement characters (0 is replaced by CR, so total char-acters = 2)30 is the hex value for 00D is the hex value for a CR (the character that will replace the 0)F1 is the “Send all characters” command0D is the hex value for a CRThe data is output as: 12345678ABC<CR>Stop replacing charactersE5 Terminates character replacement. Syntax = E5.Compare charactersFE Compare the character in the current cursor position to the character “xx.” If characters are equal, move the cursor forward one position. Syntax = FExx where xx stands for the comparison character’s hex value for its ASCII code. Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes.Compare stringB2 Compare the string in the input message to the string “s.” If the strings are equal, move the cursor forward past the end of the string. Syntax = B2nnnnS where nnnn is the string length (up to 9999), and S consists of the ASCII hex value of each character in the match string. For example, B2000454657374 will compare the string at the current cursor position with the 4 character string “Test.” Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), beginning on page A-3 for decimal, hex and character codes.Check for a numberEC Check to make sure there is an ASCII number at the current cursor position. The format is aborted if the character is not numeric. EC Example: Only output the data if the bar code begins with a numberIf you want only data from bar codes that begin with a number, you can use EC to check for the number.Command string: ECF10DEC is the “Check for a number” commandF1 is the “Send all characters” command0D is the hex value for a CRPreliminary draft_1
6 - 11If this bar code is read, the next data format, if there is one, will be used on the data. If there is no other format, the format fails and the raw data is output as AB1234. If this bar code is read: the data is output as: 1234AB<CR>Check for non-numeric characterED Check to make sure there is a non-numeric ASCII character at the current cursor position. The format is aborted if the character is numeric. ED Example: Only output the data if the bar code begins with a letterIf you want only data from bar codes that begin with a letter, you can use ED to check for the letter.Command string: EDF10DED is the “Check for a non-numeric character” commandF1 is the “Send all characters” command0D is the hex value for a CRIf this bar code is read, the next data format, if there is one, will be used on this data. If there is no other format, the format fails and the raw data is output as 1234AB. If this bar code is read: the data is output as: AB1234<CR>Insert a delayEF Inserts a delay of up to 49,995 milliseconds (in multiples of 5), starting from the current cursor position. Syntax = EFnnnn where nnnn stands for the delay in 5ms increments, up to 9999. This command can only be used with keyboard emulation.a Discard DataB8 Discards types of data. For example, you may want to discard Code 128 bar codes that begin with the letter A. In step 4 (page 6-1), select 6A (for Code 128), and in step 5, select 9999 (for all lengths). Enter FE41B8 to compare and discard Code 128 bar codes that begin with the letter A. Syntax = B8. Note: The B8 command must be entered after all other commands. The Data Format must be Required (see page 6-12) in order for the B8 command to work. If Data Format is On, but Not Required (page 6-12), bar code data that meets the B8 format is scanned and output as usual. Because the data format needs to be On and Required (page 6-12) for the B8 command, you must input data formats for all bar codes you wish to discard as well as all bar codes you wish to output.Other data format settings impact the B8 command. If Data Format Non-Match Error Tone is On (page 6-13), the scanner emits an error tone. If Data format Non-Match Error Tone is Off, the code is disabled for reading and no tone is sounded. Preliminary draft_1
6 - 12Data FormatterWhen Data Formatter is turned Off, the bar code data is output to the host as read, including prefixes and suffixes. You may wish to require the data to conform to a data format you have created and saved. The following settings can be applied to your data format:Data Formatter On, Not Required, Keep Prefix/SuffixScanned data is modified according to your data format, and prefixes and suffixes are transmitted.Data Formatter On, Not Required, Drop Prefix/SuffixScanned data is modified according to your data format. If a data format is found for a particular symbol, those prefixes and suffixes are not transmitted. If a data format is not found for that symbol, the prefixes and suffixes are transmitted.Data Format Required, Keep Prefix/SuffixScanned data is modified according to your data format, and prefixes and suffixes are transmitted. Any data that does not match your data format requirements generates an error tone and the data in that bar code is not transmitted. If you wish to process this type of bar code without generating an error tone, see Data Format Non-Match Error Tone.Data Format Required, Drop Prefix/SuffixScanned data is modified according to your data format. If a data format is found for a particular symbol, those prefixes and suffixes are not transmitted. Any data that does not match your data format requirements generates an error tone. If you wish to process this type of bar code without generating an error tone, see Data Format Non-Match Error Tone.Choose one of the following options. Default = Data Formatter On, Not Required, Keep Prefix/Suffix.Data Formatter Off* Data Formatter On,Not Required, Keep Prefix/SuffixData Formatter On,Not Required, Drop Prefix/SuffixData Format Required,Keep Prefix/SuffixData Format Required,Drop Prefix/SuffixPreliminary draft_1
6 - 13Data Format Non-Match Error ToneWhen a bar code is encountered that doesn’t match your required data format, the scanner normally generates an error tone. However, you may want to continue scanning bar codes without hearing the error tone. If you scan the Data Format Non-Match Error Tone Off bar code, data that doesn’t conform to your data format is not transmitted, and no error tone will sound. If you wish to hear the error tone when a non-matching bar code is found, scan the Data Format Non-Match Error Tone On bar code. Default = Data Format Non-Match Error Tone On.Primary/Alternate Data FormatsYou can save up to four data formats, and switch between these formats. Your primary data format is saved under 0. Your other three formats are saved under 1, 2, and 3. To set your device to use one of these formats, scan one of the bar codes below.Single Scan Data Format ChangeYou can also switch between data formats for a single scan. The next bar code is scanned using an alternate data format, then reverts to the format you have selected above (either Primary, 1, 2, or 3).* Data Format Non-Match Error Tone OnData Format Non-Match Error Tone OffPrimary Data FormatData Format 1Data Format 2Data Format 3Preliminary draft_1
6 - 14For example, you may have set your device to the data format you saved as Data Format 3. You can switch to Data Format 1 for a single trigger pull by scanning the Single Scan-Data Format 1 bar code below. The next bar code that is scanned uses Data Format 1, then reverts back to Data Format 3. Single Scan-Primary Data FormatSingle Scan-Data Format 1Single Scan-Data Format 2Single Scan-Data Format 3Preliminary draft_1
7 - 17SymbologiesThis programming section contains the following menu selections. Refer to Chapter 11 for settings and defaults.All SymbologiesIf you want to decode all the symbologies allowable for your scanner, scan the All Symbologies On code. If on the other hand, you want to decode only a particular symbology, scan All Symbologies Off followed by the On symbol for that particular sym-bology. Note: When All Symbologies On is scanned, 2D Postal Codes are not enabled. 2D Postal Codes must be enabled separately.Message Length DescriptionYou are able to set the valid reading length of some of the bar code symbologies. If the data length of the scanned bar code doesn’t match the valid reading length, the scanner will issue an error tone. You may wish to set the same value for minimum and maximum length to force the scanner to read fixed length bar code data. This helps reduce the chances of a misread.EXAMPLE: Decode only those bar codes with a count of 9-20 characters.Min. length = 09Max. length = 20• All Symbologies • Interleaved 2 of 5• Aztec Code • Korea Post• China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) • Matrix 2 of 5• Chinese Sensible (Han Xin) Code • MaxiCode• Codabar • MicroPDF417• Codablock A • MSI• Codablock F • NEC 2 of 5• Code 11 • Postal Codes - 2D• Code 128 • Postal Codes - Linear• Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) • PDF417• Code 39 • GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional• Code 93 • QR Code• Data Matrix • Straight 2 of 5 IATA (two-bar start/stop)• EAN/JAN-13 • Straight 2 of 5 Industrial (three-bar start/stop)• EAN/JAN-8 • TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39)• GS1 Composite Codes • Telepen• GS1 DataBar Expanded • Trioptic Code• GS1 DataBar Limited • UPC-A• GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional • UPC-A/EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code• GS1 Emulation • UPC-E0•GS1-128 •UPC-E1All Symbologies OnAll Symbologies OffPreliminary draft_1
7 - 2EXAMPLE: Decode only those bar codes with a count of 15 characters.Min. length = 15Max. length = 15For a value other than the minimum and maximum message length defaults, scan the bar codes included in the explanation of the symbology, then scan the digit value of the message length and Save bar codes on the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. The minimum and maximum lengths and the defaults are included with the respective symbologies.Codabar<Default All Codabar Settings>Codabar On/OffCodabar Start/Stop CharactersStart/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the bar code. You may either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters. Default = Don’t Transmit.Codabar Check CharacterCodabar check characters are created using different “modulos.” You can program the scanner to read only Codabar bar codes with Modulo 16 check characters. Default = No Check Character.No Check Character indicates that the scanner reads and transmits bar code data with or without a check character.When Check Character is set to Validate and Transmit, the scanner will only read Codabar bar codes printed with a check character, and will transmit this character at the end of the scanned data.When Check Character is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit will only read Codabar bar codes printed with a check character, but will not transmit the check character with the scanned data.* OnOffTransmit* Don’t Transmit* No Check CharacterPreliminary draft_1
7 - 3Codabar ConcatenationCodabar supports symbol concatenation. When you enable concatenation, the scanner looks for a Codabar symbol having a “D” start character, adjacent to a symbol having a “D” stop character. In this case the two messages are concatenated into one with the “D” characters omitted. Select Require to prevent the scanner from decoding a single “D” Codabar symbol without its companion. This selection has no effect on Codabar symbols without Stop/Start D characters.Codabar Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2-60. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 60.Validate Modulo 16, butDon’t TransmitValidate Modulo 16 and TransmitA123 4DD5 6 7 8 AOn* OffRequireMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 4Code 39< Default All Code 39 Settings >Code 39 On/OffCode 39 Start/Stop CharactersStart/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the bar code. You may either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters. Default = Don’t Transmit.Code 39 Check CharacterNo Check Character indicates that the scanner reads and transmits bar code data with or without a check character.When Check Character is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit only reads Code 39 bar codes printed with a check character, but will not transmit the check character with the scanned data. When Check Character is set to Validate and Transmit, the scanner only reads Code 39 bar codes printed with a check character, and will transmit this character at the end of the scanned data. Default = No Check Character.* OnOffTransmit* Don’t Transmit* No Check CharacterValidate, but Don’t TransmitValidate and TransmitPreliminary draft_1
7 - 5Code 39 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 0-48. Minimum Default = 0, Maximum Default = 48.Code 39 AppendThis function allows the scanner to append the data from several Code 39 bar codes together before transmitting them to the host computer. When the scanner encounters a Code 39 bar code with the append trigger character(s), it buffers Code 39 bar codes until it reads a Code 39 bar code that does not have the append trigger. The data is then transmitted in the order in which the bar codes were read (FIFO). Default = Off.Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF)Code 32 Pharmaceutical is a form of the Code 39 symbology used by Italian pharmacies. This symbology is also known as PAR AF.Note: Trioptic Code (page 7-32) must be turned off while scanning Code 32 Pharmaceutical codes.Minimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthOn* OffOn* OffPreliminary draft_1
7 - 6Full ASCIIIf Full ASCII Code 39 decoding is enabled, certain character pairs within the bar code symbol will be interpreted as a single character. For example: $V will be decoded as the ASCII character SYN, and /C will be decoded as the ASCII character #. Default = Off.Character pairs /M and /N decode as a minus sign and period respectively.Character pairs /P through /Y decode as 0 through 9.Code 39 Code PageCode pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data received does not display with the proper characters, it may be because the bar code being scanned was created using a code page that is different from the one the host program is expecting. If this is the case, scan the bar code below, select the code page with which the bar codes were created (see ISO 2022/ISO 646 Character Replacements on page A-7), and scan the value and the Save bar code from the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this manual. The data characters should then appear properly.NUL %U DLE $PSP SPACE00@%VPP‘%Wp+PSOH $A DC1 $Q !/A 11AAQQa+Aq+QSTX $B DC2 $R “/B 22BBRRb+Br+RETX $C DC3 $S #/C 33CCSSc+Cs+SEOT $D DC4 $T $/D 44DDTTd+Dt+TENQ $E NAK $U %/E 55EEUUe+Eu+UACK $F SYN $V &/F 66FFVVf+Fv+VBEL $G ETB $W ‘/G77GGWWg+Gw+WBS $H CAN $X (/H 88HHXXh+Hx+XHT $I EM $Y )/I 99IIYYi+Iy+YLF $J SUB $Z */J :/ZJJZZj+Jz+ZVT $K ESC %A +/K ;%FKK[%Kk+K{%PFF $L FS %B ,/L <%GLL\%Ll+L|%QCR $M GS %C -- =%HMM]%Mm+M}%RSO $N RS %D .. >%INN^%Nn+N~%SSI $O US %E //O ?%JOO_%Oo+ODEL %TFull ASCII On* Full ASCII OffCode 39 Code PagePreliminary draft_1
7 - 7Interleaved 2 of 5< Default All Interleaved 2 of 5 Settings >Interleaved 2 of 5 On/OffCheck DigitNo Check Digit indicates that the scanner reads and transmits bar code data with or without a check digit.When Check Digit is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit only reads Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a check digit, but will not transmit the check digit with the scanned data. When Check Digit is set to Validate and Transmit, the scanner only reads Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a check digit, and will transmit this digit at the end of the scanned data. Default = No Check Digit.Interleaved 2 of 5 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.* OnOff* No Check DigitValidate, but Don’t TransmitValidate and TransmitMinimum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 8NEC 2 of 5< Default All NEC 2 of 5 Settings >NEC 2 of 5 On/OffCheck DigitNo Check Digit indicates that the scanner reads and transmits bar code data with or without a check digit.When Check Digit is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit only reads NEC 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a check digit, but will not transmit the check digit with the scanned data. When Check Digit is set to Validate and Transmit, the scanner only reads NEC 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a check digit, and will transmit this digit at the end of the scanned data. Default = No Check Digit.Maximum Message Length* OnOff* No Check DigitValidate, but Don’t TransmitValidate and TransmitPreliminary draft_1
7 - 9NEC 2 of 5 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.Code 93< Default All Code 93 Settings >Code 93 On/OffCode 93 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 0-80. Minimum Default = 0, Maximum Default = 80.Minimum Message LengthMaximum Message Length* OnOffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 10Code 93 AppendThis function allows the scanner to append the data from several Code 93 bar codes together before transmitting them to the host computer. When this function is enabled, the scanner stores those Code 93 bar codes that start with a space (excluding the start and stop symbols), and does not immediately transmit the data. The scanner stores the data in the order in which the bar codes are read, deleting the first space from each. The scanner transmits the appended data when it reads a Code 93 bar code that starts with a character other than a space. Default = Off.Code 93 Code PageCode pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data received does not display with the proper characters, it may be because the bar code being scanned was created using a code page that is different from the one the host program is expecting. If this is the case, scan the bar code below, select the code page with which the bar codes were created (see ISO 2022/ISO 646 Character Replacements on page A-7), and scan the value and the Save bar code from the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this manual. The data characters should then appear properly.On* OffCode 93 Code PagePreliminary draft_1
7 - 11Straight 2 of 5 Industrial (three-bar start/stop)<Default All Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Settings>Straight 2 of 5 Industrial On/OffStraight 2 of 5 Industrial Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.On* OffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 12Straight 2 of 5 IATA (two-bar start/stop)<Default All Straight 2 of 5 IATA Settings>Straight 2 of 5 IATA On/OffStraight 2 of 5 IATA Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.On* OffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 13Matrix 2 of 5<Default All Matrix 2 of 5 Settings>Matrix 2 of 5 On/OffMatrix 2 of 5 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.On* OffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 14Code 11<Default All Code 11 Settings>Code 11 On/OffCheck Digits RequiredThis option sets whether 1 or 2 check digits are required with Code 11 bar codes. Default = Two Check Digits.Code 11 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.On* OffOne Check Digit* Two Check DigitsMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 15Code 128<Default All Code 128 Settings>Code 128 On/OffISBT 128 ConcatenationIn 1994 the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) ratified a standard for communicating critical blood informa-tion in a uniform manner. The use of ISBT formats requires a paid license. The ISBT 128 Application Specification describes 1) the critical data elements for labeling blood products, 2) the current recommendation to use Code 128 due to its high degree of security and its space-efficient design, 3) a variation of Code 128 that supports concatenation of neigh-boring symbols, and 4) the standard layout for bar codes on a blood product label. Use the bar codes below to turn concat-enation on or off. Default =Off.Code 128 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 0-80. Minimum Default = 0, Maximum Default = 80.* OnOffOn* OffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 16Code 128 AppendThis function allows the scanner to append the data from several Code 128 bar codes together before transmitting them to the host computer. When the scanner encounters a Code 128 bar code with the append trigger character(s), it buffers Code 128 bar codes until it reads a Code 128 bar code that does not have the append trigger. The data is then transmitted in the order in which the bar codes were read (FIFO). Default = On.Code 128 Code PageCode pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data received does not display with the proper characters, it may be because the bar code being scanned was created using a code page that is different from the one the host program is expecting. If this is the case, scan the bar code below, select the code page with which the bar codes were created (see ISO 2022/ISO 646 Character Replacements on page A-7), and scan the value and the Save bar code from the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this manual. The data characters should then appear properly.* OnOffCode 128 Code PagePreliminary draft_1
7 - 17GS1-128<Default All GS1-128 Settings>GS1-128 On/OffGS1-128 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-80. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 80.* OnOffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 18Telepen<Default All Telepen Settings>Telepen On/OffTelepen OutputUsing AIM Telepen Output, the scanner reads symbols with start/stop pattern 1 and decodes them as standard full ASCII (start/stop pattern 1). When Original Telepen Output is selected, the scanner reads symbols with start/stop pattern 1 and decodes them as compressed numeric with optional full ASCII (start/stop pattern 2). Default = AIM Telepen Output.Telepen Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-60. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 60.On* Off* AIM Telepen OutputOriginal Telepen OutputMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 19UPC-A<Default All UPC-A Settings>UPC-A On/OffNote: To convert UPC-A bar codes to EAN-13, see Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 on page 7-24.UPC-A Check DigitThis selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.UPC-A Number SystemThe numeric system digit of a U.P.C. symbol is normally transmitted at the beginning of the scanned data, but the unit can be programmed so it will not transmit it. Default = On.* OnOff* OnOff* OnOffPreliminary draft_1
7 - 20UPC-A AddendaThis selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC-A data.Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.UPC-A Addenda RequiredWhen Required is scanned, the scanner will only read UPC-A bar codes that have addenda. You must then turn on a 2 or 5 digit addenda listed on page 7-20. Default = Not Required.UPC-A Addenda SeparatorWhen this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the bar code and the data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space. Default = On.2 Digit Addenda On* 2 Digit Addenda Off5 Digit Addenda On* 5 Digit Addenda OffRequired* Not Required* OnOffPreliminary draft_1
7 - 21UPC-A/EAN-13 with Extended Coupon CodeUse the following codes to enable or disable UPC-A and EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code. When left on the default setting (Off), the scanner treats Coupon Codes and Extended Coupon Codes as single bar codes. If you scan the Allow Concatenation code, when the scanner sees the coupon code and the extended coupon code in a single scan, it transmits both as separate symbologies. Otherwise, it transmits the first coupon code it reads. If you scan the Require Concatenation code, the scanner must see and read the coupon code and extended coupon code in a single read to transmit the data. No data is output unless both codes are read. Default = Off.Coupon GS1 DataBar OutputIf you scan coupons that have both UPC and GS1 DataBar codes, you may wish to scan and output only the data from the GS1 DataBar code. Scan the GS1 Output On code below to scan and output only the GS1 DataBar code data. Default = GS1 Out-put Off.* OffAllow ConcatenationRequire Concatenation* GS1 Output OffGS1 Output OnPreliminary draft_1
7 - 22UPC-E0<Default All UPC-E Settings>UPC-E0 On/OffMost U.P.C. bar codes lead with the 0 number system. To read these codes, use the UPC-E0 On selection. If you need to read codes that lead with the 1 number system, use UPC-E1 (page 7-24). Default = On.UPC-E0 ExpandUPC-E Expand expands the UPC-E code to the 12 digit, UPC-A format. Default = Off.UPC-E0 Addenda RequiredWhen Required is scanned, the scanner will only read UPC-E bar codes that have addenda. Default = Not Required.* UPC-E0 OnUPC-E0 OffOn* OffRequired* Not RequiredPreliminary draft_1
7 - 23UPC-E0 Addenda SeparatorWhen this feature is On, there is a space between the data from the bar code and the data from the addenda. When turned Off, there is no space. Default = On.UPC-E0 Check DigitCheck Digit specifies whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.UPC-E0 Leading ZeroThis feature allows the transmission of a leading zero (0) at the beginning of scanned data. To prevent transmission, scan Off. Default = On.UPC-E0 AddendaThis selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC-E data. Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.* OnOff* OnOff* OnOff2 Digit Addenda On* 2 Digit Addenda OffPreliminary draft_1
7 - 24UPC-E1Most U.P.C. bar codes lead with the 0 number system. For these codes, use UPC-E0 (page 7-22). If you need to read codes that lead with the 1 number system, use the UPC-E1 On selection. Default = Off.EAN/JAN-13<Default All EAN/JAN Settings>EAN/JAN-13 On/OffConvert UPC-A to EAN-13When UPC-A Converted to EAN-13 is selected, UPC-A bar codes are converted to 13 digit EAN-13 codes by adding a zero to the front. When Do not Convert UPC-A is selected, UPC-A codes are read as UPC-A.5 Digit Addenda On* 5 Digit Addenda OffUPC-E1 On* UPC-E1 Off* OnOffUPC-A Converted to EAN-13Preliminary draft_1
7 - 25EAN/JAN-13 Check DigitThis selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.EAN/JAN-13 AddendaThis selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN-13 data. Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.EAN/JAN-13 Addenda RequiredWhen Required is scanned, the scanner will only read EAN/JAN-13 bar codes that have addenda. Default = Not Required.* Do not Convert UPC-A* OnOff2 Digit Addenda On* 2 Digit Addenda Off5 Digit Addenda On* 5 Digit Addenda OffRequiredPreliminary draft_1
7 - 26EAN/JAN-13 Addenda SeparatorWhen this feature is On, there is a space between the data from the bar code and the data from the addenda. When turned Off, there is no space. Default = On.Note: If you want to enable or disable EAN13 with Extended Coupon Code, refer to UPC-A/EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code (page 7-21).ISBN TranslateWhen On is scanned, EAN-13 Bookland symbols are translated into their equivalent ISBN number format. Default = Off. * Not Required* OnOffOn* OffPreliminary draft_1
7 - 27EAN/JAN-8<Default All EAN/JAN-8 Settings>EAN/JAN-8 On/OffEAN/JAN-8 Check DigitThis selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.EAN/JAN-8 AddendaThis selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN-8 data. Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.* OnOff* OnOff2 Digit Addenda On* 2 Digit Addenda Off5 Digit Addenda OnPreliminary draft_1
7 - 28EAN/JAN-8 Addenda RequiredWhen Required is scanned, the scanner will only read EAN/JAN-8 bar codes that have addenda. Default = Not Required.EAN/JAN-8 Addenda SeparatorWhen this feature is On, there is a space between the data from the bar code and the data from the addenda. When turned Off, there is no space. Default = On.* 5 Digit Addenda OffRequired* Not Required* OnOffPreliminary draft_1
7 - 29MSI<Default All MSI Settings>MSI On/OffMSI Check CharacterDifferent types of check characters are used with MSI bar codes. You can program the scanner to read MSI bar codes with Type 10 check characters. Default = Validate Type 10, but Don’t Transmit.When Check Character is set to Validate Type 10/11 and Transmit, the scanner will only read MSI bar codes printed with the specified type check character(s), and will transmit the character(s) at the end of the scanned data.When Check Character is set to Validate Type 10/11, but Don’t Transmit, the unit will only read MSI bar codes printed with the specified type check character(s), but will not transmit the check character(s) with the scanned data.On* Off* Validate Type 10, but Don’t TransmitValidate Type 10 and TransmitValidate 2 Type 10 Characters, but Don’t TransmitValidate 2 Type 10 Characters and TransmitValidate Type 11 then Type 10 Character, but Don’t TransmitPreliminary draft_1
7 - 30MSI Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 4-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.Validate Type 11 then Type 10 Character and TransmitDisable MSI Check CharactersMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 31GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional< Default All GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Settings >GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional On/OffGS1 DataBar Limited< Default All GS1 DataBar Limited Settings >GS1 DataBar Limited On/Off* OnOff* OnOffPreliminary draft_1
7 - 32GS1 DataBar Expanded< Default All GS1 DataBar Expanded Settings >GS1 DataBar Expanded On/OffGS1 DataBar Expanded Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 4-74. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 74.Trioptic CodeNote: If you are going to scan Code 32 Pharmaceutical codes (page 7-5), Trioptic Code must be off.Trioptic Code is used for labeling magnetic storage media.* OnOffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthOn* OffPreliminary draft_1
7 - 33Codablock A<Default All Codablock A Settings>Codablock A On/OffCodablock A Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-600. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 600.On* OffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 34Codablock F<Default All Codablock F Settings>Codablock F On/OffCodablock F Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-2048. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 2048.On* OffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 35PDF417< Default All PDF417 Settings >PDF417 On/OffPDF417 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-2750. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 2750.MacroPDF417MacroPDF417 is an implementation of PDF417 capable of encoding very large amounts of data into multiple PDF417 bar codes. When this selection is enabled, these multiple bar codes are assembled into a single data string. Default = On. * OnOff Minimum Message LengthMaximum Message Length* OnOffPreliminary draft_1
7 - 36MicroPDF417< Default All MicroPDF417 Settings >MicroPDF417 On/OffMicroPDF417 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-366. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 366.GS1 Composite CodesLinear codes are combined with a unique 2D composite component to form a new class called GS1 Composite symbology. GS1 Composite symbologies allow for the co-existence of symbologies already in use. Default = Off.On* OffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthOn* OffPreliminary draft_1
7 - 37UPC/EAN VersionScan the UPC/EAN Version On bar code to decode GS1 Composite symbols that have a U.P.C. or an EAN linear compo-nent. (This does not affect GS1 Composite symbols with a GS1-128 or GS1 linear component.) Default = UPC/EAN Ver-sion Off.Note: If you scan coupons that have both UPC and GS1 DataBar codes, you may wish to scan and output only the data from the GS1 DataBar code. See Coupon GS1 DataBar Output (page 7-21) for further information.GS1 Composite Code Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-2435. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 2435.GS1 EmulationThe scanner can automatically format the output from any GS1 data carrier to emulate what would be encoded in an equivalent GS1-128 or GS1 DataBar symbol. GS1 data carriers include UPC-A and UPC-E, EAN-13 and EAN-8, ITF-14, GS1-128, and GS1-128 DataBar and GS1 Composites. (Any application that accepts GS1 data can be simplified since it only needs to recog-nize one data carrier type.)If GS1-128 Emulation is scanned, all retail codes (U.P.C., UPC-E, EAN8, EAN13) are expanded out to 16 digits. If the AIM ID is enabled, the value will be the GS1-128 AIM ID, ]C1 (see Symbology Charts on page A-1).If GS1 DataBar Emulation is scanned, all retail codes (U.P.C., UPC-E, EAN8, EAN13) are expanded out to 16 digits. If the AIM ID is enabled, the value will be the GS1-DataBar AIM ID, ]em (see Symbology Charts on page A-1).If GS1 Code Expansion Off is scanned, retail code expansion is disabled, and UPC-E expansion is controlled by the UPC-E0 Expand (page 7-22) setting. If the AIM ID is enabled, the value will be the GS1-128 AIM ID, ]C1 (see Symbology Charts on page A-1).If EAN8 to EAN13 Conversion is scanned, all EAN8 bar codes are converted to EAN13 format. Default = GS1 Emulation Off.UPC/EAN Version On* UPC/EAN Version OffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthGS1-128 EmulationPreliminary draft_1
7 - 38TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39)This code is a composite code since it has a Code 39 linear component and a MicroPDF417 stacked code component. All bar code readers are capable of reading the Code 39 linear component. The MicroPDF417 component can only be decoded if TLC39 On is selected. The linear component may be decoded as Code 39 even if TLC39 is off. Default = Off. QR Code< Default All QR Code Settings >QR Code On/OffThis selection applies to both QR Code and Micro QR Code.GS1 DataBar EmulationGS1 Code Expansion OffEAN8 to EAN13 Conversion* GS1 Emulation OffOn* Off* OnOffPreliminary draft_1
7 - 39QR Code Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-7089. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 7089.QR Code AppendThis function allows the scanner to append the data from several QR Code bar codes together before transmitting them to the host computer. When the scanner encounters an QR Code bar code with the append trigger character(s), it buffers the number of QR Code bar codes determined by information encoded in those bar codes. Once the proper number of codes is reached, the data is output in the order specified in the bar codes. Default = On.QR Code PageQR Code pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data received does not display with the proper characters, it may be because the bar code being scanned was created using a code page that is different from the one the host program is expecting. If this is the case, scan the bar code below, select the code page with which the bar codes were created (see ISO 2022/ISO 646 Character Replacements on page A-7), and scan the value and the Save bar code from the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this manual. The data characters should then appear properly.Minimum Message LengthMaximum Message Length* OnOffQR Code PagePreliminary draft_1
7 - 40Data Matrix< Default All Data Matrix Settings >Data Matrix On/OffData Matrix Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-3116. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 3116.Data Matrix AppendThis function allows the scanner to append the data from several Data Matrix bar codes together before transmitting them to the host computer. When the scanner encounters an Data Matrix bar code with the append trigger character(s), it buf-fers the number of Data Matrix bar codes determined by information encoded in those bar codes. Once the proper number of codes is reached, the data is output in the order specified in the bar codes. Default = On.Data Matrix Code PageData Matrix Code pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data received does not display with the proper characters, it may be because the bar code being scanned was created using a code page that is different from the one the host program is expecting. If this is the case, scan the bar code below, select the code page with which the bar * OnOffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message Length* OnOffPreliminary draft_1
7 - 41codes were created (see ISO 2022/ISO 646 Character Replacements on page A-7), and scan the value and the Save bar code from the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this manual. The data characters should then appear properly.MaxiCode< Default All MaxiCode Settings >MaxiCode On/OffMaxiCode Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-150. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 150.Data Matrix Code PageOn* OffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 42Aztec Code< Default All Aztec Code Settings >Aztec Code On/OffAztec Code Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-3832. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 3832.Aztec AppendThis function allows the scanner to append the data from several Aztec bar codes together before transmitting them to the host computer. When the scanner encounters an Aztec bar code with the append trigger character(s), it buffers the number of Aztec bar codes determined by information encoded in those bar codes. Once the proper number of codes is reached, the data is output in the order specified in the bar codes. Default = On.Aztec Code PageAztec Code pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data received does not display with the proper characters, it may be because the bar code being scanned was created using a code page that is different from the one the host program is expecting. If this is the case, scan the bar code below, select the code page with which the bar * OnOffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message Length* OnOffPreliminary draft_1
7 - 43codes were created (see ISO 2022/ISO 646 Character Replacements on page A-7), and scan the value and the Save bar code from the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this manual. The data characters should then appear properly.Chinese Sensible (Han Xin) Code< Default All Han Xin Settings >Han Xin Code On/OffHan Xin Code Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-7833. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 7833.Aztec Code PageOn* OffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 44Postal Codes - 2DThe following lists the possible 2D postal codes, and 2D postal code combinations that are allowed. Only one 2D postal code selection can be active at a time. If you scan a second 2D postal code selection, the first selection is overwritten. Default = 2D Postal Codes Off.Single 2D Postal Codes:* 2D Postal Codes OffAustralian Post OnBritish Post OnCanadian Post OnIntelligent Mail Bar Code OnJapanese Post OnKIX Post OnPlanet Code OnAlso see Planet Code Check Digit, page 7-47.Postal-4i OnPreliminary draft_1
7 - 45Combination 2D Postal Codes:Postnet OnAlso see Postnet Check Digit, page 7-47.Postnet with B and B’ Fields OnInfoMail OnInfoMail and British Post OnIntelligent Mail Bar Code and Postnet with B and B’ Fields OnPostnet and Postal-4i OnPostnet and Intelligent Mail Bar Code OnPostal-4i and Intelligent Mail Bar Code OnPostal-4i and Postnet with B and B’ Fields OnPlanet Code and Postnet OnPreliminary draft_1
7 - 46Planet Code and Postnet with B and B’ Fields OnPlanet Code and Postal-4i OnPlanet Code and Intelligent Mail Bar Code OnPlanet Code, Postnet, and Postal-4i OnPlanet Code, Postnet, and Intelligent Mail Bar Code OnPlanet Code, Postal-4i, and Intelligent Mail Bar Code OnPostnet, Postal-4i, and Intelligent Mail Bar Code OnPlanet Code, Postal-4i, and Postnet with B and B’ Fields OnPlanet Code, Intelligent Mail Bar Code, and Postnet with B and B’ Fields OnPostal-4i, Intelligent Mail Bar Code, and Postnet with B and B’ Fields OnPreliminary draft_1
7 - 47Planet Code Check DigitThis selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of Planet Code data. Default = Don’t Transmit.Postnet Check DigitThis selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of Postnet data. Default = Don’t Transmit.Australian Post InterpretationThis option controls what interpretation is applied to customer fields in Australian 4-State symbols. Bar Output lists the bar patterns in “0123” format. Numeric N Table causes that field to be interpreted as numeric data using the N Table. Alphanumeric C Table causes the field to be interpreted as alphanumeric data using the C Table. Refer to the Australian Post Specification Tables.Planet Code, Postal-4i, Intelligent Mail Bar Code, and Postnet OnPlanet Code, Postal-4i, Intelligent Mail Bar Code, and Postnet with B and B’ Fields OnTransmit Check Digit* Don’t Transmit Check DigitTransmit Check Digit* Don’t Transmit Check DigitPreliminary draft_1
7 - 48Combination C and N Tables causes the field to be interpreted using either the C or N Tables.Postal Codes - LinearThe following lists linear postal codes. Any combination of linear postal code selections can be active at a time. China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5)<Default All China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) Settings>China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) On/OffChina Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for addi-tional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.* Bar OutputNumeric N TableAlphanumeric C TableCombination C and N TablesOn* OffMinimum Message LengthPreliminary draft_1
7 - 49Korea Post<Default All Korea Post Settings>Korea PostKorea Post Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-1) for addi-tional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.Korea Post Check DigitThis selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the scanned data. Default = Don’t Transmit.Maximum Message LengthOn* OffMinimum Message LengthMaximum Message LengthTransmit Check Digit* Don’t Transmit Check DigitPreliminary draft_1
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8 - 18Imaging CommandsThe scanner is like a digital camera in the way it captures, manipulates, and transfers images. The following commands allow you to alter the way the scanner performs these functions.Note: If you are using the scanner in a stand, you must set the In-Stand Sensor Mode to Off in order to take images (see In-Stand Sensor Mode on page 4-10).Single-Use BasisImaging Commands with their modifiers send instructions to the scanner on a single-use basis, and take effect for a single image capture. Once that capture is complete, the scanner reverts to its imaging default settings. If you want to permanently change a setting, you must use the serial default commands (see Chapter 11). When the serial default command is used, that selection becomes the new, permanent setting for the scanner.Command SyntaxMultiple modifiers and commands can be issued within one sequence. If additional modifiers are to be applied to the same command, just add the modifiers to that command. For example, to add 2 modifiers to the Image Snap command, such as set-ting the Imaging Style to 1P and the Wait for Trigger to 1T, you would enter IMGSNP1P1T. Note: After processing an image capture command (IMGSNP or IMGBOX), you must follow it with an IMGSHP command if you want to see it on your terminal.To add a command to a sequence, each new command is separated with a semicolon. For example, to add the Image Ship command to the above sequence, you would enter IMGSNP1P1T;IMGSHP. The imaging commands are:Image Snap - IMGSNP (page 8-1)Image Ship - IMGSHP (page 8-3)Intelligent Signature Capture - IMGBOX (page 8-10)The modifiers for each of these commands follow the command description.Note: The images included with each command description are examples only. The results you achieve may be different from those included in this manual. The quality of the output you receive will vary depending on lighting, quality of the initial image/object being captured, and distance of the scanner from the image/object. To achieve a high quality image, it is recommended that you position your scanner 4-6" (10.2-15.2 cm) away from the image/object you are capturing.Step 1 - Take a Picture Using IMGSNPImage Snap - IMGSNPAn image is taken whenever the hardware button is pressed, or when the Image Snap (IMGSNP) command is processed. The image snap command has many different modifiers that can be used to change the look of the image in memory. Any num-ber of modifiers may be appended to the IMGSNP command. For example, you can use the following command to snap an image, increase the gain, and have the beeper sound once the snap is complete: IMGSNP2G1BIMGSNP ModifiersP - Imaging Style This sets the Image Snap style. 0P Decoding Style. This processing allows a few frames to be taken until the exposure parameters are met. The last frame is then available for further use.1P Photo Style (default). This mimics a simple digital camera, and results in a visually optimized image.2P Manual Style. This is an advanced style that should only be used by an experienced user. It allows you the most freedom to set up the scanner, and has no auto-exposure.B - BeeperCauses a beep to sound after an image is snapped.Preliminary draft_1
8 - 20B No beep (default)1B Sounds a beep when the image is captured. T - Wait for TriggerWaits for a hardware button push before taking the image. This is only available when using Photo Style (1P).0T Takes image immediately (default)1T Waits for a button push, then takes the imageL - LED StateDetermines if the LEDs should be on or off, and when. Ambient illumination (0L) is preferred for taking pictures of color documents, such as ID cards, especially when the scanner is in a stand. LED illumination (1L) is preferred when the scan-ner is handheld. LED State is not available when using Decoding Style (0P). 0L LEDs off (default)1L LEDs on E - ExposureExposure is used in Manual Style only (2P), and allows you to set the exposure time. This is similar to setting a shutter speed on a camera. The exposure time determines how long the scanner takes to record an image. On a bright day, expo-sure times can be very short because plenty of light is available to help record an image. At nighttime, exposure time can increase dramatically due to the near absence of light. Units are 127 microseconds. (Default = 7874) nE Range: 1 - 7874G - GainGain is used in Manual Style only (2P). Like a volume control, the gain modifier boosts the signal and multiplies the pixel value. As you increase the gain, the noise in an image is also amplified.1G No gain (default)2G Medium gain4G Heavy gain8G Maximum gainExample of Exposure at 7874E with fluorescent lighting: Example of Exposure at 100E with fluorescent lighting:Example of Gain at 1G: Example of Gain at 4G: Example of Gain at 8G:Preliminary draft_1
8 - 3W - Target White ValueSets the target for the median grayscale value in the captured image. For capturing close-up images of high contrast doc-uments, a lower setting, such as 75, is recommended. Higher settings result in longer exposure times and brighter images, but if the setting is too high, the image may be overexposed. Target White Value is only available when using Photo Style (1P). (Default = 125)nW Range: 0 - 255D - Delta for AcceptanceThis sets the allowable range for the white value setting (see W - Target White Value). Delta is only available when using Photo Style (1P). (Default = 25)nD Range: 0 - 255U - Update TriesThis sets the maximum number of frames the scanner should take to reach the D - Delta for Acceptance. Update Tries is only available when using Photo Style (1P). (Default = 6)nU Range: 0 - 10% - Target Set Point PercentageSets the target point for the light and dark values in the captured image. A setting of 75% means 75% of the pixels are at or below the target white value, and 25% of the pixels are above the target white value. Altering this setting from the default is not recommended under normal circumstances. To alter grayscale values, W - Target White Value should be used. (Default = 50)n% Range: 1 - 99Step 2 - Ship a Picture Using IMGSHPImage Ship - IMGSHPAn image is taken whenever the button is pressed, or when the Image Snap (IMGSNP) command is processed. The last image is always stored in memory. You can “ship” the image by using the IMGSHP command. The image ship commands have many different modifiers that can be used to change the look of the image output. Modifiers affect the image that is transmitted, but do not affect the image in memory. Any number of modifiers may be appended to the IMGSHP command. For example, you can use the following command to snap and ship a bitmap image with gamma correction and document image filtering: IMGSNP;IMGSHP8F75K26U Example of White Value at 75W: Example of White Value at 125W: Example of White Value at 200W:Example of Target Set Point Percentage at 97%:Example of Target Set Point Percentage at 40%:Example of Target Set Point Percentage at 50%:Preliminary draft_1
8 - 4IMGSHP ModifiersA - Infinity FilterEnhances pictures taken from very long distances (greater than 10 feet or 3m). The Infinity Filter should not be used with IMGSNP Modifiers (page 8-1).0A Infinity filter off (default)1A Infinity filter onC - CompensationFlattens the image to account for variations in illumination across the image.0C Compensation disabled (default)1C Compensation enabledD - Pixel DepthIndicates the number of bits per pixel in the transmitted image (KIM or BMP format only).8D 8 bits per pixel, grayscale image (default)1D 1 bit per pixel, black and white imageExample of Infinity Filter off (0A) from approximately 12 feet (3.66m) away:Example of Infinity Filter on (1A)from approximately 12 feet (3.66m) away:Example of Compensation at 0C: Example of Compensation at 1C:Preliminary draft_1
8 - 5E - Edge SharpenAn edge sharpen filter cleans up the edges of an image, making it look cleaner and sharper. While edge sharpening does make the image look cleaner, it also removes some fine detail from the original image. The strength of the edge sharpen filter can be entered from 1 to 24. Entering a 23E gives the sharpest edges, but also increases noise in the image.0E Don’t sharpen image (default)14E Apply edge sharpen for typical imagene Apply edge sharpen using strength n (n = 1-24) F - File FormatIndicates the desired format for the image. 0F KIM format 1F TIFF binary2F TIFF binary group 4, compressed3F TIFF grayscale4F Uncompressed binary (upper left to lower right, 1 pixel/bit, 0 padded end of line)5F Uncompressed grayscale (upper left to lower right, bitmap format)6F JPEG image (default)8F BMP format (lower right to upper left, uncompressed)10F TIFF color compressed image11F TIFF color uncompressed image12F JPEG color image14F BMP color format15F BMP Uncompressed raw imageH - Histogram StretchIncreases the contrast of the transmitted image. Not available with some image formats. 0H No stretch (default)1H Histogram stretchExample of Edge Sharpen at 0E: Example of Edge Sharpen at 24E:Example of Histogram Stretch at 0H: Example of Histogram Stretch at 1H:Preliminary draft_1
8 - 6I - Invert ImageInvert image is used to rotate the image around the X or Y axis. 1ix Invert around the X axis (flips picture upside down)1iy Invert around the Y axis (flips picture left to right)IF- Noise ReductionUsed to reduce the salt and pepper noise in an image.0if No salt and pepper noise reduction (default)1if Salt and pepper noise reductionExample of image with Invert Image set to 1ix:Example of image not inverted: Example of image with Invert Image set to 1iy:Example of Noise Reduction On (1if):Example of Noise Reduction Off (0if):Preliminary draft_1
8 - 7IR - Image Rotate 0ir Image as snapped (rightside up) (default)1ir Rotate image 90 degrees to the right2ir Rotate image 180 degrees (upside down)3ir Rotate image 90 degrees to the leftJ - JPEG Image QualitySets the desired quality when the JPEG image format is selected. Higher numbers result in higher quality, but larger files. Smaller numbers result in greater amounts of lossy compression, faster transmission times, lower quality, but smaller files. (Default = 50)nJ Image is compressed as much as possible while preserving quality factor of n (n = 0 - 100)0J worst quality (smallest file)100Jbest quality (largest file)K - Gamma CorrectionGamma measures the brightness of midtone values produced by the image. You can brighten or darken an image using gamma correction. A higher gamma correction yields an overall brighter image. The lower the setting, the darker the image. The optimal setting for text images is 50K. 0K Gamma correction off (default)50K Apply gamma correction for brightening typical document imagenK Apply gamma correction factor n (n = 0-1,000)L, R, T, B, M - Image CroppingShips a window of the image by specifying the left, right, top, and bottom pixel coordinates. Device columns are numbered 0 through 1279, and device rows are numbered 0 through 959.Example of Image Rotate set to 0ir: Example of Image Rotate set to 2ir:Example of Image Rotate set to 1ir: Example of Image Rotate set to 3ir:Example of Gamma Correction set to 50K:Example of Gamma Correction set to 0K: Example of Gamma Correction set to 255K:Preliminary draft_1
8 - 8nL The left edge of the shipped image corresponds to column n of the image in memory. Range: 000 - 843. (Default = 0)nR The right edge of the shipped image corresponds to column n - 1 of the image in memory. Range: 000 - 843. (Default = all columns)nT The top edge of the shipped image corresponds to row n of the image in memory. Range: 000 - 639. (Default = 0)nB The bottom edge of the shipped image corresponds to row n - 1 of the image in memory. Range: 000 - 639. (Default = all rows)Alternately, specify the number of pixels to cut from the outside margin of the image; thus only the center pixels are trans-mitted.nM Margin: cut n columns from the left, n + 1 columns from the right, n rows from the top, and n + 1 rows from the bottom of the image. Ship the remaining center pixels. Range: 0 - 238. (Default = 0, or full image)P - ProtocolUsed for shipping an image. Protocol covers two features of the image data being sent to the host. It addresses the proto-col used to send the data (Hmodem, which is an Xmodem 1K variant that has additional header information), and the for-mat of the image data that is sent.0P None (raw data) 2P None (default for USB)3P Hmodem compressed (default for RS232)4P HmodemS - Pixel ShipPixel Ship sizes an image in proportion to its original size. It decimates the image by shipping only certain, regularly spaced pixels. For example, 4S would transmit every fourth pixel from every fourth line. The smaller number of pixels shipped, the smaller the image, however, after a certain point the image becomes unusable. 1S ship every pixel (default)2S ship every 2nd pixel, both horizontally and verticallyExample of Image Crop set to 300L:Example of Image Crop set to 300R:Uncropped Image:Example of Image Crop set to 200T:Example of Image Crop set to 200B:Example of Image Crop set to 238M:Preliminary draft_1
8 - 93S ship every 3rd pixel, both horizontally and verticallyU - Document Image FilterAllows you to input parameters to sharpen the edges and smooth the area between the edges of text in an image. This fil-ter should be used with gamma correction (see page 8-7), with the scanner in a stand, and the image captured using the command:IMGSNP1P0L168W90%32DThis filter typically provides better JPEG compression than the standard E - Edge Sharpen command (see page 8-9). This filter also works well when shipping pure black and white images (1 bit per pixel). The optimal setting is 26U.0U Document image filter off (default)26U Apply document image filter for typical document imagenU Apply document image filter using grayscale threshold n. Use lower numbers when the image contrast is lower. 1U will have a similar effect to setting E - Edge Sharpen (page 8-5) to 22e. Range: 0-255.V - Blur ImageSmooths transitions by averaging the pixels next to the hard edges of defined lines and shaded areas in an image. 0V Don’t blur (default)1V BlurW - Histogram ShipA histogram gives a quick picture of the tonal range of an image, or key type. A low-key image has detail concentrated in the shadows; a high-key image has detail concentrated in the highlights; and an average-key image has detail concentrated in the midtones. This modifier ships the histogram for an image.0W Don’t ship histogram (default)Example of Pixel Ship set to 1S: Example of Pixel Ship set to 2S: Example of Pixel Ship set to 3S:Example of Document Image Filter set to 0U: Example of Document Image Filter set to 26U:Example of Blur Image Off (0V): Example of Blur Image On (1V):Preliminary draft_1
8 - 101W Ship histogramImage Size CompatibilityIf you have applications that expect an image ship to return exactly 640x480 pixels, scan the Force VGA Resolution bar code. Default = Native Resolution.Intelligent Signature Capture - IMGBOXIMGBOX allows you to configure the size and location of a signature capture area relative to its proximity to a bar code. This allows you to tailor a signature capture area to a specific form. In order to use IMGBOX, you need a set form where the signa-ture box location is in a known location relative to a bar code. You can input the overall size of the signature area, as well as specify how far the signature area is from the bar code, vertically and horizontally. You can also set the resolution and file format for the final output of the signature capture image.Note: IMGBOX commands can only be triggered by one of the following types of bar codes: PDF417, Code 39, Code 128, Aztec, Codabar, and Interleaved 2 of 5. Once one of these symbologies has been read, the image is retained for a possible IMGBOX command.Signature Capture OptimizeIf you will be using your scanner to capture signatures frequently, you should optimize it for this purpose. However, the speed of scanning bar codes may be slowed when this mode is enabled. Default = Off.Image used for histogram: Histogram of image at left:Force VGA Resolution* Native ResolutionOptimize On* Optimize OffPreliminary draft_1
8 - 11Below is an example of a signature capture application. In this example, the aimer is centered over the signature capture area and the trigger is pressed. A single beep is emitted, indicating that the scanner has read a Code 128 bar code and the data has been transferred to the host. If using a Granit scanner, the scanner also vibrates. An IMGBOX command may now be sent from the host to specify the coordinates of the signature capture area below that code, and indicating that only that area contain-ing the signature should be transferred as an image to the host.To see this example, align the aimer with the signature area (not with the bar code), then press the trigger. Send the following IMGBOX command string after the button push:Example: IMGBOX245w37h55y.Note: Case is not important in the command string. It is used here only for clarity.The following image is captured:The IMGBOX commands have many different modifiers that can be used to change the size and appearance of the signature image output by the scanner. Modifiers affect the image that is transmitted, but do not affect the image in memory. Any number of modifiers may be appended to the IMGBOX command.Note: The IMGBOX command will return a NAK unless a window size (width and height) are specified. See H - Height of Signature Capture Area (page 8-12) and W - Width of Signature Capture Area (page 8-13).IMGBOX ModifiersA - Output Image WidthThis option is used to size the image horizontally. If using this option, set the resolution (R) to zero.Example of Image Width set to 200A:Example of Image Width set to 600A:Preliminary draft_1
8 - 12B - Output Image Height This option is used to size the image vertically. If using this option, set the resolution (R) to zero.D - Pixel DepthThis indicates the number of bits per pixel in the transmitted image, which defines whether it will be grayscale or black and white. 8D 8 bits per pixel, grayscale image (default)1D 1 bit per pixel, black and white imageF - File FormatThis option indicates the type of file format in which to save the image. 0F KIM format1F TIFF binary2F TIFF binary group 4, compressed3F TIFF grayscale4F Uncompressed Binary5F Uncompressed grayscale6F JPEG image (default)7F Outlined image8F BMP formatH - Height of Signature Capture AreaThe height of the signature capture area must be measured in inches divided by .01. In the example, the height of the area to be captured is 3/8 inch, resulting in a value of H = .375/0.01 = 37.5. K - Gamma CorrectionGamma measures the brightness of midtone values produced by the image. You can brighten or darken an image using gamma correction. A higher gamma correction yields an overall brighter image. The lower the setting, the darker the image. The optimal setting for text images is 50K. 0K Gamma correction off (default) 50K Apply gamma correction for brightening typical document imageExample of Image Height set to 50B:Example of Image Height set to 100B:Example: IMGBOX245w37h55y.Preliminary draft_1
8 - 13nK Apply gamma correction factor n (n = 1-255)R - Resolution of Signature Capture AreaThe resolution is the number of pixels that the scanner outputs per each minimum bar width. The higher the value for R, the higher the quality of the image, but also the larger the file size. Values begin at 1000. The scanner automatically inserts a decimal point between the first and second digit. For example, use 2500 to specify a resolution of 2.5. Set to zero when using the A and B modifiers (see A - Output Image Width and B - Output Image Height on page 8-12).S - Bar Code Aspect RatioAll dimensions used in IMGBOX are measured as multiples of the minimum element size of the bar code. The bar code aspect ratio allows you to set the ratio of the bar code height to the narrow element width. In the example, the narrow ele-ment width is .010 inches and the bar code height is 0.400 inches, resulting in a value of S = 0.4/0.01 = 40.W - Width of Signature Capture AreaThe width of the signature capture area must be measured in inches divided by .01. In the example, the width of the area to be captured is 2.4 inches, resulting in a value of W = 2.4/0.01 = 240. (A value of 245 was used in the example to accom-modate a slightly wider image area.)Example of Gamma Correction set to 50K:Example of Gamma Correction set to 0K:Example of Gamma Correction set to 255K:Example of Resolution set to 1000R:Example of Resolution set to 0R:Example of Resolution set to 2000R:Example: IMGBOX245w37h55y.Preliminary draft_1
8 - 14X - Horizontal Bar Code OffsetThe horizontal bar code offset allows you to offset the horizontal center of the signature capture area. Positive values move the horizontal center to the right and negative values to the left. Measurements are in multiples of the minimum bar width. Y - Vertical Bar Code OffsetThe vertical bar code offset allows you to offset the vertical center of the signature capture area. Negative numbers indi-cate that the signature capture is above the bar code, and positive numbers indicate that the area is below the bar code. Measurements are in multiples of the minimum bar width. RF Default Imaging DeviceThe scanner supports imaging command processing (IMGSHP, IMGSNP, IMGBOX) so that EZConfig-Scanning (see page 10-3) and other applications are able to perform imaging functions as if they were communicating directly with a scanner. To accomplish this, the scanner uses a menu command called RF_DID (RF Default Imaging Device). RF_DID is the name of the scanner (BT_NAM) that is to receive imaging commands. The default for RF_DID is “*”indicating that imaging commands are to be sent to all associated scanners. Change this setting to RF_DIDscanner_name to ensure that they are sent to a particular scanner. Refer to "Paging" on page 3-7 to generate a report containing the port, work group, scanner name, and address for each scanner. Refer to "Scanner Name" on page 3-18 set a unique name for each scanner.Example of Horizontal Offset set to -75X:Example of Horizontal Offset set to 75X:Example of Vertical Offset set to -7Y:Example of Vertical Offset set to 65Y:Preliminary draft_1

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