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About this guide, Introduction to scanner configuration – Posiflex CD-3860 User Manual

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About This Guide

This programming guide applies to various handheld scanners, including

* Advanced Handheld Contact CCD Scanner,

* Advanced Middle-Range Handheld CCD Scanner,

Some settings are not available for certain models. If you are not sure about the
model of your scanner at hand, refer to the device label or contact your distributor.

This document is in A5 size. Please check your printing setting before printing it out.
When barcodes are to be printed out for programming, the use of a high-resolution
laser printer is strongly suggested for the best scan result.

The settings herein shall be updated periodically without prior notice. For the latest
version, please contact your distributor.

Introduction to Scanner Configuration

Scanning a series of programming barcode labels can configure the series scanners.
This allows decoding options and interface protocols to be tailored to a specific
application. The configuration is stored in non-volatile memory and will not be lost by
removing power from the scanner.

The scanner must be properly powered before programming. For RS-232C type
scanners, an external power adapter must be used to supply DC power to the scanner.
If a keyboard emulation type scanner is used with an IBM PC/XT/ AT, PS/2 or any fully
compatible computers, power will be drawn from the keyboard port. No external
power adapter is required. If keyboard emulation type scanner is used with any other
non IBM PC compatible computers, an external power adapter may be needed.

Programmable options are divided into four groups. The second group governs the
operation of different interfaces, RS-232 serial ports, keyboard, and USB. The third
group sets the decoding parameters for each barcode symbology. The last group is
about more advanced data formatting.