Symbol Technologies DS6708 - Manual (Page 161)

Chapter 12 123Scan
Chapter 12
123Scan
Introduction
123Scan is a Windows
®
-based utility that programs the digital scanner with all parameters including Advanced
Data Formatting (ADF) Rules. An ADF rule modifies bar code data before it is sent to the host to ensure
compatibility between bar coded data and the host application. Digital scanners can be programmed via PC
download or by scanning a sheet of bar codes generated by the utility. Digital scanner programming is saved in
a file for electronic distribution. The 123Scan program includes a help file.
Communication with 123Scan
To communicate with the 123Scan program which runs on a host computer running a Windows operating
system, use an RS-232 cable to connect the digital scanner to the host computer (see
Connecting an RS-232
Interface on page 7-2 ).
123Scan requirements:
• Host computer with Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
• Digital scanner
• RS-232 cable.