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Customizing your scanner operation, Programming overview, Changing interfaces – Datalogic Scanning QUICKSCAN 6000 User Manual

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QuickScan 6000/6000 Plus

Changing Interfaces

To change a scanner's interface…

Hardware

If necessary, replace the scanner's interface cable to match the new host

terminal's connection requirements. To disconnect the cable from the

scanner, insert a .050” hex driver or bent paper clip into the CABLE RE-

LEASE hole, and press down to unlock the cable connector. Reference

Figure 1.

NOTE

We recommend that you disconnect power before plugging/
unplugging cables to avoid any possibility of equipment damage.

Figure 1. Disconnecting the Interface Cable`

Interface

Connector

Paper Clip

Cable Release

Software

1. Verify that your scanner supports the desired interface

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. The list

on the following page indicates interfaces available at the time of

this writing. Your scanner comes equipped from the factory with

the ability to connect and communicate with at least two major

interface types. For example, OCIA/RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge/

Wand Emulation are two common pairings. Contact your nearest service

depot if you don't know your scanner's interface group, or need to have the
scanner altered to change to another I/F group.

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Contact your dealer if your desired interface is not listed. Interface group definitions
are subject to change without notice.