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Table of Contents

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1-1
UNPACKING THE DEVICE ......................................................................................... 1-2
READING TECHNIQUES ............................................................................................. 1-2
SETTING CUSTOM DEFAULTS ................................................................................. 1-3
RESETTING THE CUSTOM DEFAULTS.................................................................... 1-4
RESETTING THE FACTORY DEFAULTS.................................................................. 1-4

Chapter 2: Programming the Interface

PROGRAMMING THE INTERFACE—PLUG AND PLAY ....................................... 2-1
USB IBM SurePos ...................................................................................................... 2-1
USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard................................................................................ 2-2
USB HID..................................................................................................................... 2-2
USB Serial .................................................................................................................. 2-3
CTS/RTS Emulation .............................................................................................. 2-3
ACK/NAK Mode ................................................................................................... 2-3
Datalogic™ Magellan© Bi–Optic Aux Port Configuration........................................ 2-4
NCR Bi–Optic Aux Port Configuration...................................................................... 2-4

Chapter 3: Input and Output Settings

MANUAL TRIGGER MODES ...................................................................................... 3-1
Normal Mode ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Enhanced Mode...................................................................................................... 3-1
PRESENTATION MODE............................................................................................... 3-2
Presentation LED Behavior after Decode.............................................................. 3-2
Presentation Sensitivity.......................................................................................... 3-3
STREAMING PRESENTATION MODE ...................................................................... 3-3
Normal Mode ......................................................................................................... 3-3
Enhanced Mode...................................................................................................... 3-4
MOBILE PHONE READ MODE ................................................................................... 3-5
IMAGE SNAP AND SHIP.............................................................................................. 3-5
HANDS FREE TIME-OUT ............................................................................................ 3-6
REREAD DELAY........................................................................................................... 3-6
User-Specified Reread Delay...................................................................................... 3-7
ILLUMINATION LIGHTS............................................................................................. 3-8
AIMER DELAY.............................................................................................................. 3-8

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User-Specified Aimer Delay .................................................................................. 3-9

SCANNER TIME-OUT .................................................................................................. 3-9
AIMER MODE.............................................................................................................. 3-10
CENTERING................................................................................................................. 3-11
PREFERRED SYMBOLOGY ...................................................................................... 3-13
High Priority Symbology.......................................................................................... 3-14
Low Priority Symbology .......................................................................................... 3-14
Preferred Symbology Time-out ................................................................................ 3-15
OUTPUT SEQUENCE OVERVIEW ........................................................................... 3-16
Require Output Sequence ......................................................................................... 3-16
Output Sequence Editor ............................................................................................ 3-16
Partial Sequence................................................................................................... 3-19
Require Output Sequence..................................................................................... 3-19
NO READ...................................................................................................................... 3-21
VIDEO REVERSE ........................................................................................................ 3-21

Chapter 4: Symbologies
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 4-1
ALL SYMBOLOGIES .................................................................................................... 4-2
MESSAGE LENGTH DESCRIPTION........................................................................... 4-3
CODABAR...................................................................................................................... 4-4
Codabar Start/Stop Characters ................................................................................... 4-4
Codabar Check Character ........................................................................................... 4-5
Codabar Concatenation............................................................................................... 4-6
Codabar Message Length............................................................................................ 4-7
CODE 39 ......................................................................................................................... 4-8
Code 39 Start and Stop Characters ............................................................................. 4-9
Code 39 Check Character ........................................................................................... 4-9
Code 39 Message Length.......................................................................................... 4-10
Code 39 Append ....................................................................................................... 4-11
Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF)........................................................................... 4-12
Full ASCII................................................................................................................. 4-13
Code 39 Code Page................................................................................................... 4-14
INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 ............................................................................................... 4-15
Interleaved 2 of 5 Check Digit.................................................................................. 4-15
Interleaved 2 of 5 Message Length........................................................................... 4-16
NEC 2 OF 5 ................................................................................................................... 4-17
NEC 2 of 5 Check Digit............................................................................................ 4-17
NEC 2 of 5 Message Length..................................................................................... 4-18
CODE 93 ....................................................................................................................... 4-19
Code 93 Message Length.......................................................................................... 4-20
Code 93 Code Page................................................................................................... 4-20
STRAIGHT 2 OF 5 INDUSTRIAL (THREE-BAR START/STOP)............................ 4-21
STRAIGHT 2 OF 5 IATA (TWO-BAR START/STOP) .............................................. 4-23
Straight 2 of 5 IATA Message Length...................................................................... 4-24
MATRIX 2 OF 5 ........................................................................................................... 4-25
CODE 11 ....................................................................................................................... 4-26
Code 11 Message Length.......................................................................................... 4-27
CODE 128 ..................................................................................................................... 4-28
ISBT 128 Concatenation........................................................................................... 4-28

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Code 128 Message Length........................................................................................ 4-29

Code 128 Append ..................................................................................................... 4-30
Code 128 Code Page................................................................................................. 4-30
GS1–128 ........................................................................................................................ 4-31
GS1-128 Message Length......................................................................................... 4-32
TELEPEN ...................................................................................................................... 4-33
Telepen Output ......................................................................................................... 4-33
Telepen Message Length .......................................................................................... 4-34
UPC–A........................................................................................................................... 4-35
UPC-A Check Digit .................................................................................................. 4-35
UPC-A Number System............................................................................................ 4-36
UPC-A Addenda ....................................................................................................... 4-36
UPC-A Addenda Required ....................................................................................... 4-37
UPC-A AND EAN-13 WITH EXTENDED COUPON CODE .................................... 4-39
UPC-E0.......................................................................................................................... 4-40
UPC-E0 On/Off ........................................................................................................ 4-40
UPC-E0 Expand........................................................................................................ 4-40
UPC-E0 Addenda Required...................................................................................... 4-41
UPC-E0 Addenda Separator ..................................................................................... 4-41
UPC-E0 Check Digit ................................................................................................ 4-42
UPC-E0 Number System .......................................................................................... 4-42
UPC–E0 Addenda..................................................................................................... 4-43
UPC-A Addenda Required ....................................................................................... 4-44
UPC-E1 ..................................................................................................................... 4-44
EAN/JAN–13................................................................................................................. 4-45
EAN/JAN-13 Check Digit ........................................................................................ 4-45
EAN/JAN-13 Addenda ............................................................................................. 4-46
EAN/JAN-13 Addenda Required ............................................................................. 4-47
EAN/JAN–13 Addenda Separator ............................................................................ 4-47
ISBN Translate ......................................................................................................... 4-48
EAN/JAN–8................................................................................................................... 4-48
EAN/JAN–8 Addenda .............................................................................................. 4-50
EAN/JAN–8 Addenda Required............................................................................... 4-51
MSI ................................................................................................................................ 4-52
MSI Check Character................................................................................................ 4-52
MSI Message Length ................................................................................................ 4-54
GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL ..................................................................... 4-54
GS1 DATABAR LIMITED .......................................................................................... 4-55
GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED ..................................................................................... 4-56
GS1 DataBar Expanded Message Length................................................................. 4-57
TRIOPTIC CODE ......................................................................................................... 4-57
CODABLOCK A .......................................................................................................... 4-58
Codablock A Message Length .................................................................................. 4-59
CODABLOCK F ........................................................................................................... 4-60
Codablock F Message Length................................................................................... 4-61
PDF417 .......................................................................................................................... 4-62
PDF417 Message Length.......................................................................................... 4-63
MICROPDF417............................................................................................................. 4-64
MicroPDF417 Message Length ................................................................................ 4-65
GS1 COMPOSITE CODES .......................................................................................... 4-66
UPC/EAN Version.................................................................................................... 4-66
GS1 Composite Code Message Length .................................................................... 4-67
TCIF LINKED CODE 39 (TLC39)............................................................................... 4-70

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QR CODE...................................................................................................................... 4-71
QR Code Message Length ........................................................................................ 4-72
DATA MATRIX ........................................................................................................... 4-73
Data Matrix Message Length.................................................................................... 4-74
Data Matrix Code Page............................................................................................. 4-74
MAXICODE.................................................................................................................. 4-75
MaxiCode Message Length ...................................................................................... 4-76
AZTEC CODE .............................................................................................................. 4-77
Aztec Code Message Length .................................................................................... 4-78
Aztec Code Page ....................................................................................................... 4-78
CHINESE SENSIBLE (HAN XIN) CODE .................................................................. 4-79
Han Xin Code Message Length ................................................................................ 4-80
POSTAL CODES - 2D.................................................................................................. 4-81
Single 2D Postal Codes............................................................................................. 4-82
Combination 2D Postal Codes .................................................................................. 4-83
Planet Code Check Digit........................................................................................... 4-86
Postnet Check Digit .................................................................................................. 4-86
POSTAL CODES - LINEAR ........................................................................................ 4-87
China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) ................................................................................ 4-87
China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) Message Length ................................................ 4-88
Korea Post................................................................................................................. 4-88
Korea Post Message Length................................................................................. 4-89
Korea Post Check Digit........................................................................................ 4-89

Chapter 5: Imaging Commands

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 5-1
Single-Use Basis ......................................................................................................... 5-1
COMMAND SYNTAX................................................................................................... 5-2
STEP 1 - TAKING A PICTURE USING IMGSNP ....................................................... 5-3
Image Snap - IMGSNP ............................................................................................... 5-3
IMGSNP Modifiers..................................................................................................... 5-3
P–Imaging Style..................................................................................................... 5-3
B–Beeper................................................................................................................ 5-3
T–Wait for Trigger................................................................................................. 5-4
L - LED State ......................................................................................................... 5-4
E–Exposure ............................................................................................................ 5-4
Exposure time set at 7874E with flourescent lighting ........................................... 5-5
G–Gain ................................................................................................................... 5-6
W - Target White Value......................................................................................... 5-7
D–Delta for Acceptance......................................................................................... 5-7
U–Update Tries ...................................................................................................... 5-8
%–Target Set Point Percentage.............................................................................. 5-8
STEP 2 - SHIPPING A PICTURE USING IMGSHP..................................................... 5-9
Image Ship - IMGSHP................................................................................................ 5-9
IMGSHP Modifiers..................................................................................................... 5-9
A—Infinity Filter ................................................................................................... 5-9
C—Compensation................................................................................................ 5-10
D—Pixel Depth.................................................................................................... 5-10
E - Edge Sharpen.................................................................................................. 5-11
F - File Format ..................................................................................................... 5-11

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H—Histogram Stretch.......................................................................................... 5-12

I—Invert Image.................................................................................................... 5-13
IF- Noise Reduction ............................................................................................. 5-14
IR—Image Rotate ................................................................................................ 5-15
J - JPEG Image Quality........................................................................................ 5-16
K - Gamma Correction......................................................................................... 5-16
L, R, T, B, M—Image Cropping............................................................................... 5-18
P - Protocol........................................................................................................... 5-19
S - Pixel Ship........................................................................................................ 5-19
U—Document Image Filter ................................................................................. 5-20
V - Blur Image ..................................................................................................... 5-21
W - Histogram Ship ............................................................................................. 5-22
Image Size Compatibility ......................................................................................... 5-22
INTELLIGENT SIGNATURE CAPTURE - IMGBOX............................................... 5-23
Signature Capture Optimize................................................................................. 5-23
IMGBOX Modifiers ................................................................................................. 5-25
A - Output Image Width ...................................................................................... 5-25
B - Output Image Height...................................................................................... 5-25
D—Pixel Depth.................................................................................................... 5-26
F - File Format ..................................................................................................... 5-26
H—Height of Signature Capture Area................................................................. 5-26
K—Gamma Correction ........................................................................................ 5-27
R—Resolution of Signature Capture Area........................................................... 5-28
S—Bar Code Aspect Ratio .................................................................................. 5-28
W - Width of Signature Capture Area ................................................................. 5-29
X—Horizontal Bar Code Offset .......................................................................... 5-29
Y—Vertical Bar Code Offset............................................................................... 5-29

Chapter 6: Interface Keys

KEYBOARD FUNCTION RELATIONSHIPS .............................................................. 6-1
SUPPORTED INTERFACE KEYS ................................................................................ 6-3
SUPPORTED INTERFACE KEYS ................................................................................ 6-5
SUPPORTED INTERFACE KEYS ................................................................................ 6-6

Chapter 7: Utilities
ADDING A TEST CODE I.D. PREFIX TO ALL SYMBOLOGIES............................. 7-1
SHOW DECODER REVISION ...................................................................................... 7-1
SHOW SCAN DRIVER REVISION .............................................................................. 7-2
SHOW SOFTWARE REVISION ................................................................................... 7-2
SHOW DATA FORMAT................................................................................................ 7-2
TEST MENU ................................................................................................................... 7-3
TOTALFREEDOM ......................................................................................................... 7-3
APPLICATION PLUG–INS(APPS) ............................................................................... 7-4
EZCONFIG INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 7-5
EZConfig Operations .................................................................................................. 7-5
Scan Data ............................................................................................................... 7-5
Configure ............................................................................................................... 7-5

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Imaging .................................................................................................................. 7-5

Installing EZConfig from the Web ............................................................................. 7-6

Chapter 8: Serial Programming Commands

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 8-1
Conventions ................................................................................................................ 8-1
Menu Command Syntax ............................................................................................. 8-2
QUERY COMMANDS ................................................................................................... 8-3
Using :Name: Field .................................................................................... (Optional)8-3
Using Tag Field .......................................................................................................... 8-3
Using SubTag Field .................................................................................................... 8-3
Using Data Field ......................................................................................................... 8-3
Concatenating Multiple Commands ........................................................................... 8-3
Responses.................................................................................................................... 8-4
Examples of Query Commands ............................................................................. 8-4
TRIGGER COMMANDS ............................................................................................... 8-6
RESETTING THE CUSTOM DEFAULTS.................................................................... 8-6
MENU COMMANDS ..................................................................................................... 8-7
Programming the Interfaces........................................................................................ 8-7

Chapter 9: Maintenance
REPAIRING .................................................................................................................... 9-1
INSPECTING CORDS AND CONNECTORS .............................................................. 9-1
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................. 9-2

Chapter 10: Reference Charts

SYMBOLOGY CHART ............................................................................................... 10-1
ASCII CONVERSION CHART (CODE PAGE 1252) ................................................ 10-3
Non–Printable Characters ......................................................................................... 10-3
Printable Characters .................................................................................................. 10-4
Extended ASCII Characters...................................................................................... 10-5
Code Page Mapping of Printed Bar Codes ............................................................... 10-6

Chapter 11: Samples and Programming Chart

SAMPLE SYMBOLS.................................................................................................... 11-1
PROGRAMMING CHART .......................................................................................... 11-5

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Getting Started
INTRODUCTION
The NCR K150 / F150 Imaging Module provides image–based scanning capabilities for
NCR scanners.
The Imaging Module is available as a kit (K150) for the following scanners:
 NCR RealPOS Low Profile Bi–Optic Scanner/Scale (7874)
● NCR RealPOS High Performance Bi–Optic Scanner/Scale (7878)
The Imaging Module is also available as a feature (F150) for the NCR RealPOS Single
Window Scanner (7884).
This user guide provides demonstration, installation, and programming instructions for the
NCR K150 / F150 Imaging Module. Specifications and dimensions information are also
included.

Note: The barcode selection with an asterisk (*) preceding its name tag programs the
default settings.

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UNPACKING THE DEVICE

Perform the following steps below after the shipping carton that contains the NCR K150
Imaging Module is opened:.
1. Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the carrier who
delivered the carton.
2. Ensure that the items in the carton match your order.
3. Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.
To connect the NCR K150 Imaging Module to the NCR 7874 Scanner, refer to the NCR
7874–K150 Imaging Assembly Kit Instructions.
To connect the NCR K150 Imaging Module to the NCR 7878 Scanner, refer to the NCR
7878–K150 Imaging Assembly Kit Instructions

READING TECHNIQUES
The NCR K150 / F150 Imaging Module includes a view finder that projects a bright red
aiming beam. Follow the guidelines below to get a good read of the bar code.
 Aim the beam over the center of the bar code.
Linear Bar Code 2D Matrix Symbol

 Read bar codes with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the scanner.
 Read bar codes with larger bars or elements (mil size) farther from the scanner.

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 If the code being scanned is highly reflective, for example laminated items, tilt the
code up 15° to 18° to prevent unwanted reflection and aim at the center of the bar
code.

SETTING CUSTOM DEFAULTS

The procedures below customize default settings for the scanner.
1. Scan the Set Custom Defaults bar code below.

2. If a menu command requires scanning numeric codes from the back cover, then a
Save code, that entire sequence is saved to your custom defaults.
3. Scan the Save Custom Defaults bar code below to save the commands for your
custom defaults settings.

You can update or change a single command setting to your custom default setting.

Example: To change the setting for Beeper Volume at Low to High.

1. Scan the Set Custom Defaults bar code.

2. Scan the Beeper Volume High menu code to overwrite the Beeper
Volume Low setting.
3. Scan the Save Custom Defaults bar code to save the changes.

The beeper volume setting updates to high while the rest of custom default
setting remains the same.

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RESETTING THE CUSTOM DEFAULTS

Scan the Activate Custom Defaults bar code below to restore the custom default
settings of the scanner.

This bar code is the recommended default bar code for most users. It resets the
imaging module to the custom default settings. If there are no custom defaults, it
resets the imaging module to the factory default settings. Any settings not specified
through the custom defaults is defaulted to the factory default settings.

RESETTING THE FACTORY DEFAULTS

To erase all your settings, reset the scanner to the original factory defaults, and disable the
plug–ins, follow the steps below:
1. Scan the Remove Custom Defaults bar code below to erase your settings.

2. Scan Activate Defaults bar code below to reset the engine to the factory default
settings.

Note: The Menu Commands list the factory default settings for each of the commands
(indicated by an asterisk (*) on the programming pages).

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Programming the Interface

PROGRAMMING THE INTERFACE—PLUG AND
PLAY
Plug and Play bar codes provide instant set up for commonly used interfaces.

Note: After you scan one of the codes, power cycle the host terminal to have the interface
in effect.

USB IBM SurePos

Scan one of the following Plug and Play codes to program the imaging module for an IBM
SurePos (USB handheld scanner) or IBM SurePos (USB tabletop scanner) interface.

Note: Power cycle the cash register after you scan one of these bar codes.

IBM SurePos (USB Handheld Scanner)

IBM SurePos (USB Tabletop Scanner)

Each bar code above also programs the following suffixes for each symbology:

Symbology Suffix Symbology Suffix

EAN 8 0C Code 39 00 0A 0B
EAN 13 16 Interleaved 2 of 5 00 0D 0B
UPC A 0D Code 128 00 18 0B
UPC E 0A Code 39 00 0A 0B

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USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard

Scan one of the following codes to program the imaging module for USB PC Keyboard or
USB Macintosh Keyboard. These codes also add a CR and LF.

USB Keyboard (PC)

USB Keyboard (Mac)

USB HID
Scan the bar code below to program the imaging module for USB HID bar code scanners.

USB HID Bar Code Scanner

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USB Serial
Scan the following code to program the engine to emulate a regular RS232-based COM
Port.

Note: If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® PC, needs to be downloaded and
installed. The driver uses the next available COM Port number.

Note: Apple® Macintosh computers recognize the engine as a USB CDC class device
and automatically uses a class driver.

USB Serial

Note: No extra configuration (for example baud rate) is necessary.

CTS/RTS Emulation

CTS/RTS Emulation On

*CTS/RTS Emulation Off

ACK/NAK Mode

ACK/NAK Mode On

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*ACK/NAK Mode Off

Datalogic™ Magellan© Bi–Optic Aux Port Configuration

Scan the bar code below to program the imaging module for a Datalogic Magellan
bi–optic scanner auxiliary port configuration.

Datalogic Magellan Bi–Optic Scanner

This bar code programs the following baud rate and data format settings.:

Option Settings
Baud Rate 9600 bps
Data Format 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit

NCR Bi–Optic Aux Port Configuration

Scan the bar code below to program the imaging module for an NCR bi–optic scanner
auxiliary port configuration.

NCR Bi–Optic Settings

This bar code programs the following prefixes for each symbology:

Symbology Prefix Symbology Prefix

UPC-A A Code 39 B1
UPC-E E0 Interleaved 2 of 5 B2
EAN-8 FF All other bar codes B3
EAN-13 F

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Input and Output Settings

MANUAL TRIGGER MODES
When in manual trigger mode, the scanner scans until a bar code is read, or until the
trigger is released. Two modes are available, Normal and Enhanced.

Normal Mode
Normal mode provides good scan speed and the longest working ranges (depth of field).
Scan the bar code below to activate Normal mode.

*Manual Trigger–Normal

Enhanced Mode
Enhanced mode provides the highest possible scan speed but slightly less range than
Normal mode. Enhanced mode is best used when a very fast scan speed is required but a
long working range is not.
Scan the bar code below to activate Enhanced mode.

Manual Trigger–Enhanced

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PRESENTATION MODE
Presentation Mode uses ambient light to detect bar codes. The LEDs dim until a barcode is
presented to the scanner, then the LEDs become brighter to read the code. If the light level
in the room is not high enough, Presentation Mode may not work properly.
Scan the bar code below to activate the Presentation Mode.

Presentation Mode

Presentation LED Behavior after Decode

When the scanner is in presentation mode, the LEDs dim a few seconds after a barcode is
decoded.
Scan the LEDs Off barcode below to dim the LEDs immediately after a barcode is
scanned.

*LEDs On

LEDs Off

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Presentation Sensitivity
Presentation Sensitivity increases or decreases the scanner's reaction time to barcode
presentation.
Follow the procedures below to set the presentation sensitivity.
1. Scan the Sensitivity barcode below.

Sensitivity

2. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the digit bar codes (from 0 to 20) to set the sensitivity.

Note: 0 is the most sensitive setting, and 20 is the least sensitive. The default
sensitivity setting is 1.

3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the Save bar code to save the new settings.

STREAMING PRESENTATION MODE

In Streaming Presentation mode, scan illumination remains on all the time to continuously
search for bar codes. Two modes are available, Normal and Enhanced.

Normal Mode
Normal mode provides good scan speed and the longest working ranges (depth of field).

Streaming Presentation Mode–Normal

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Enhanced Mode
Enhanced mode will provides the highest possible scan speed but slightly less range than
Normal mode. Enhanced mode is best used when a very fast scan speed is required but a
long working range is not required.

Streaming Presentation Mode–Enhanced

Note: When using Preferred Symbology, a lower priority symbol must be centered on the
aiming pattern to be read in Streaming Presentation Mode. Refer to the “Preferred
Symbology” section in this chapter for further information.

Note: The scanner cannot capture images when in Streaming Presentation Mode. To take
images, scan Image Snap and Ship, refer to the “Imaging Commands” chapter in this
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MOBILE PHONE READ MODE

This mode optimizes the imaging module to read bar codes from mobile phone or other
LED displays. However, this also lowers the speed of scanning printed bar codes.
Scan a bar code below to enable Mobile Phone Reading for either a hand held device, or a
hands-free (presentation) application.

Hand Held Scanning–Mobile Phone

Streaming Presentation–Mobile Phone

Note: To turn off Mobile Phone Read Mode, scan a Manual Mode bar code.

IMAGE SNAP AND SHIP

This mode permits the engine to take a picture (rather than read a bar code) when the
trigger is pressed. The imaging module ships the snapped picture to the host system as a
jpeg file by default.
Scan the bar code below to activate the Image Snap and Ship mode.

Image Snap and Ship

Note: To revert to bar code reading, change to a different trigger mode, refer to the
“Manual Trigger Modes” section of this chapter.

Note: A serial command for Manual Trigger Modes must be sent in order to use menu
codes after using Image Snap and Ship. Refer to the “Trigger Commands” section in the
“Serial Programming Commands” chapter in this book.

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HANDS FREE TIME-OUT

Presentation Mode is refers to a “hands free” mode. If the engine is triggered while in a
hands free mode, the engine changes to manual trigger mode. This selection sets the time
duration the imaging module remains in manual trigger mode.Once the time out duration
is reached, (if there have been no further trigger pulls) the imaging module reverts back to
the original hands free mode.
Follow the procedures below to set the Hands Free Time Out feature.
1. Scan the Hands Free Time-Out bar code below.

Hands Free Time Out

2. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the digit bar codes to set the time out duration.

Note: The time out duration can be set from 0 to 300 000 milliseconds. The time out
default configuration is 5 000 ms

3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the Save bar code to save the new setting.

REREAD DELAY
This selection sets the time period before the imaging module can read the same bar code
a second time. The reread delay feature protects against accidental rereads of the same bar
code.Longer delays are effective in minimizing accidental rereads. Use shorter delays in
applications where repetitive bar code scanning is required.

Note: Reread Delay only works when in the Presentation Mode.

Scan a bar code below to set the time duration of the reread delay.

Short (500 ms)

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*Medium (750 ms)

Long (1000 ms)

Extra Long (2000 ms)

User-Specified Reread Delay

Follow the procedures below to set a specific reread time delay.
1. Scan the bar code below.

User Specified Reread Delay

2. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the digit bar codes to set the time delay.

Note: The reread delay ranges from 0 to 30 000 milliseconds

3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the Save bar code to save the new setting.

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ILLUMINATION LIGHTS
Scan the appropriate bar code below to turn on or off the Illumination Lights while reading
a bar code..

Note: This setting does not affect the aimer light. The Aimer Mode sets the aiming light,
refer to the “Aimer Mode” section in this chapter for more information.

*Lights On

Lights Off

AIMER DELAY
This feature permits a time delay for the operator to aim the engine before a picture is
taken.
Scan a bar code below to set the time duration between when the trigger is pulled and
when the picture is taken.

Note: During the time delay, the aiming light appears, but the LEDs won’t turn on until
the delay time is over.

Off (No Delay)

200 milliseconds

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400 milliseconds

User-Specified Aimer Delay

Follow the steps below to set a specific time duration for the Aimer delay. If you want to
set your own length for the duration of the delay,
1. Scan the bar code below.

Delay Duration

2. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming

Chart”chapter in this book, scan the digit bar codes to set the time delay duration.

Note: The aimer delay ranges from 0 to 4 000 ms.

3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming

Chart”chapter in this book, scan the Save bar code to save the new settings.

SCANNER TIME-OUT
This feature powers down the imaging module after the unit has been idle for a specified
time.
1. Scan the Scanner Time-Out bar code below.

Scanner Time Out

2. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the digit bar codes to set the time out.

Note: The Scanner Time Out ranges from 0 to 999 999 ms. The time out default
setting is 1 ms.

Note: To prevent the imaging module from powering down, set the time out to 0.

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3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the Save bar code to save the new settings.

AIMER MODE
This feature permits you to turn the aimer on or off. The Interlaced bar code interlaces the
aimer with the illumination LEDs.

*Interlaced

Off

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CENTERING
Centering narrows the imaging module’s field of view to ensure the imaging module reads
only the desired bar codes. For example, if multiple codes are placed closely together,
centering insures that only the desired code is read.

Note: Centering can be used for the most error-free operation in applications where
multiple codes are spaced closely together. Using the Aimer Delay and Centering features,
the engine emulates the operation of older systems, such as linear laser bar code scanners.

In the example below, the gray area is the full imaging module field of view and the white
area is the centering window. The imaging module reads Bar Code 2 but does not read
Bar code 1.
Bar Code 1

Bar Code 2

The default centering window is a 169x128 pixel area in the center of the engine’s field of
view. The following diagram illustrates the default top, bottom, left, and right pixel
positions, measured from the top and the left side of the imaging module’s field of view,
which is 844 by 640 pixels.
40% 60% 100%
0

Top

40%
Bottom Default
Center
60%

Left
Right
100%

If a bar code is not within the predefined window, the imaging module does not read the
bar code. If Centering is enabled, the imaging module only reads codes that intersect the
specified centering window.

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Follow the procedures below to turn on the Centering feature and specify the centering
window.
1. Scan Centering On bar code below to enable the Centering feature.

Centering On

2. Scan one of the following bar codes to change the top, bottom, left, or right of the
centering window.

Top of Centering Window

Left of Centering Window

Right of Centering Window

Bottom of Centering Window

3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the digit bar codes to adjust the percent you want to shift the
centering window.

Note: Default Centering = 40% for Top and Left, 60% for Bottom and Right.

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4. Scan the Centering Off bar code below to turn off the Centering feature.

Centering Off

5. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the Save bar code below to save the new settings.

PREFERRED SYMBOLOGY
The imaging module can be programmed to specify one symbology as a higher priority
over other symbologies in situations where both bar code symbologies appear on the same
label, but the lower priority symbology cannot be disabled.
For example, the imaging module in a retail setting reads U.P.C. symbols, but
occasionally needs to read a code on a drivers license. Since some licenses have a Code 39
symbol as well as the PDF417 symbol, you can use Preferred Symbology to specify that
the PDF417 symbol be read instead of the Code 39.
Preferred Symbology classifies each symbology as high priority, low priority, or an
unspecified type. When a low priority symbology is presented, the imaging module
ignores it for a set period of time while it searches for the high priority symbology. If a
high priority symbology is located during this period, then the imaging module reads the
data immediately.
If the time-out period expires before a high priority symbology is read, the imaging
module reads any bar code in its view (low priority or unspecified). If there is no bar code
in the engine’s view after the time-out period expires, the imaging module reports no data.

Note: A low priority symbol must be centered on the aiming pattern to be read.

Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Preferred Symbology. Default = Preferred
Symbology Off.

*Preferred Symbology Off

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Preferred Symbology On

High Priority Symbology

Follow the procedures below to specify a High Priority Symbology.
1. Scan the High Priority Symbology bar code below.

High Priority Symbology

2. Refer to the “Symbology Chart” section in the “Reference Chart” chapter in this book,
find the symbology to be set as high priority and determine its Hex value.
3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, locate and scan the 2 digit Hex value for that symbology.
4. Scan the Save bar code to save the selection.

Note: There is no default selection for a High Priority Symbology.

Low Priority Symbology

Follow the procedures below to specify a Low Priority Symbology.
1. Scan the Low Priority Symbology bar code below.

Low Priority Symbology

2. Refer to the “Symbology Chart” section in the “Reference Chart” chapter in this book,
find the symbology to be set as low priority and determine its Hex value.
3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, locate and scan the 2 digit Hex value for that symbology.
4. To set additional low priority symbologies, scan FF.
5. Refer to the “Symbology Chart” section in the “Reference Chart” chapter in this book
scan the 2 digit Hex value for the next symbology. Up to 5 low priority symbologies
can be programmed.

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6. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the Save bar code to save the selections.

Note: There is no default selection for a low priority symbology.

Preferred Symbology Time-out

Set the the time out period, once you have enabled Preferred Symbology and selected the
high and low priority symbologies. During this period, the imaging module searches for a
high priority bar code after a low priority bar code has been encountered.
Follow the procedures below to set the Preferred Symbology Time Out feature.
1. Scan the Preferred Symbology Time Out bar code below.

Preferred Symbology Time Out

2. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the digit bar codes to set the time delay before the feature
times out.

Note: The delay for the Preferred Symbology Time Out can be programmed from 1
to 3,000 ms. The default setting is 500 ms.

3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the Save bar code to save the new settings.

Preferred Symbology Default

Scan the bar code below to set all Preferred Symbology entries to their default values.

Preferred Symbology Default

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OUTPUT SEQUENCE OVERVIEW

Require Output Sequence

When turned off, the host device receives the bar code data as the engine decodes it.
When turned on, all output data must follow an edited sequence or the imaging module
does not transmit the output data to the host device.

Note: This selection is unavailable when the Multiple Symbols Selection is turned on.

Output Sequence Editor

When the imaging module scans more than one bar code, this selection programs the
engine to output data in any order your application requires, regardless of the order the bar
codes are scanned.
To make Output Sequence Editor selections, you’ll need to know the code I.D., code
length, and character match(es) your application requires. Use the Alphanumeric symbols
(inside back cover) to read these options.
Follow the procedures below to set the Output Sequence Editor.
1. Scan the Enter Sequence bar code below.

Enter Sequence

2. Refer to the “Symbology Chart” section in the “Reference Chart” chapter in this book,
locate the desired symbology to be included in the output sequence format and take
note of its 2 digit Hex value.
3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, locate and scan the 2 digit hex value for the desired symbology.
4. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the digit bar codes to specify what length of data output will
be acceptable for this symbology.

Note: The length can be specified up to 9999 characters.

Note: 50 characters is entered as 0050. 9999 is a universal number, it indicates all

lengths. When calculating the length, you must count any programmed prefixes,
suffixes, or formatted characters as part of the length (unless using 9999).

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5. Refer to the “Code Page Mapping of Printed Bar Codes” section in the “Reference
Charts” chapter in this book, locate the Hex value that represents the character(s) to be
matched.
6. On the inside back cover, under the Programming Chart, scan the alphanumeric
combination that represents the ASCII characters.

Note: 99 is the Universal number that indicates all characters.

7. Scan FF to enter an Output Sequence for an additional symbology.

Note: You must hold the trigger while reading each bar code in a sequence.

8. Once the sequence is complete, you can perform the following:

 Scan the Save bar code to save your selections.
or
 Scan the Discard bar code to exit without saving any Output Sequence changes.
Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming
Chart” chapter in this book for the Save and Discard bar codes.
9. Scan the Default Sequence bar code below to program the imaging module to the
universal values, which are also the default settings.

Default Sequence

Note: Be certain you want to delete or clear all formats before you read the Default
Sequence symbol.

Example: The imaging module scan Code 93, Code 128, and Code 39 bar codes, but the
output should be in the sequence Code 39, Code 128, and Code 93 as shown below.

Note: Code 93 must be enabled to use this example.

A–Code 39

B–Code 128

C-Code 93

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The sequence editor is set with the following command line.

SEQBLK62999941FF6A999942FF69999943FF

The breakdown of the command line is shown below.

 SEQBLK—sequence editor start command

 62—code identifier for Code 39
 9999—code length that must match for Code 39, 9999 = all lengths
 41—start character match for Code 39, 41h = “A”
 FF—termination string for first code
 6A—code identifier for Code 128
 9999—code length that must match for Code 128, 9999 = all lengths
 42—start character match for Code 128, 42h = “B”
 FF—termination string for second code
 69—code identifier for Code 93
 9999—code length that must match for Code 93, 9999 = all lengths
 43—start character match for Code 93, 43h = “C”
 FF—termination string for third code

To program the previous example with specific lengths, count any programmed
prefixes, suffixes, or formatted characters as part of the length.

The sequence editor is set with the following command line.

SEQBLK62001241FF6A001342FF69001243FF

The breakdown of the command line is shown below.

 SEQBLK—sequence editor start command

 62—code identifier for Code 39
 0012—A–Code 39 sample length (11) plus CR suffix (1) = 12
 41—start character match for Code 39, 41h = “A”
 FF—termination string for first code
 6A—code identifier for Code 128
 0013—B–Code 128 sample length (12) plus CR suffix (1) = 13
 42—start character match for Code 128, 42h = “B”
 FF—termination string for second code
 69—code identifier for Code 93

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 0012—C–Code 93 sample length (11) plus CR suffix (1) = 12

 43—start character match for Code 93, 43h = “C”
 FF—termination string for third code

Partial Sequence
If an output sequence operation is terminated before all the intended output sequence
criteria are complete, the bar code data acquired to that point is a partial sequence.
If there is a partial sequence, you can perform the following:
 Scan the Discard Partial Sequence bar code below to discard partial sequences.

*Discard Partial Sequence

or
 Scan the Transmit Partial Sequence bar code below to transmit partial sequences.

Transmit Partial Sequence

Note: The imaging module skips any fields in the sequence where no data match
occurs.

Require Output Sequence

Once the output sequence editor, you can perform the following:
 Scan the Required bar code below to require the output to follow a certain sequence. If
it is not possible to arrange the output data in the edited sequence, then the imaging
module does not transmit any data.

Required

 Scan the On and Not Required bar code below to permit the imaging module to
transmit the output data in the edited sequence or to transmit the output data as is if it
can not arrange the data in the edited sequence.

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On and Not Required

or
 Scan the Off bar code below to stop the imaging module from following the edited
output sequence.

*Off

Note: This selection is unavailable when the Multiple Symbols Selection is turned on.

Multiple Symbols
This selection permits you to read multiple symbols with a single pull of the trigger.
If the scanner is aimed at a series of bar codes and trigger is pressed and held, the imaging
module reads unique symbols once and beeps (if turned on) for each read. The imaging
module attempts to find and decode new symbols as long as the trigger is pulled.
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the imaging module from reading multiple
symbols at a single pull of the trigger.

On

*Off

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NO READ
This selection permits the imaging to notify if a code cannot be read. If an EZConfig Tool
Scan Data Window, an “NR” appears when a code cannot be read. If No Read is turned
off, the “NR” does not appear.
Scan a bar code below to turn on or off the No Read feature.

On

*Off

Note: If you want a different notation than “NR,” for example, “Error,” or “Bad Code,”
you can edit the output message, refer to the “Data Formatting” chapter of this book. The
hex code for the No Read symbol is 9C.

VIDEO REVERSE
This selection permits the imaging module to read bar codes that are inverted. The Video
Reverse Off bar code below is an example of this type of bar code.
The imaging module can be set to read inverted bar codes only or to read both inverted and
standard bar codes.
 Scan Video Reverse Only to read only inverted bar codes.

Video Reverse Only

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 Scan the Video Reverse and Standard Bar Code to read both inverted and standard
types of codes.

Video Reverse and Standard Bar Code

 Scan the Video Reverse Off bar code below to turn off the video reverse feature and
read only standard bar codes.

*Video Reverse Off

Note: Once the Video Reverse Only bar code is scanned, the imaging module can not
read the menu bar codes. Scan Video Reverse Off or Video Reverse and Standard Bar
Codes in order to read the menu bar codes.

Note: Images downloaded from the unit are not reversed. This is a setting for decoding
only.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 4

Symbologies
INTRODUCTION
This programming section contains the following menu selections. Refer to the “Serial
Programming Commands” chapter in this book for settings and defaults.

 All Symbologies  Interleaved 2 of 5

 Aztec Code  Korea Post
 China Post (Hong Kong 2 of  Matrix 2 of 5
5)
 Chinese Sensible (Han Xin  Maxi Code
Code)
 Codabar  MicroPDF 417
 Codablock A  MSI
 Codablock F  NEC 2 of 5
 Code 11  Postal Codes–2D
 Code 128  Postal Codes–Linear
 Code 32 Pharmaceutical  PDF417
(PARAF)
 Code 39  GSI DataBar International
 Code 93  QR Code
 Data Matrix  Straight 2 of 5IATA (two–bar
start/stop)
 EAN/JAN–13  Straight 2 of 5 Industrial
(three–bar start/stop)
 EAN/JAN–18  TCIF Linked Code 39(TLC
39)
 GSI Composite Codes  Telepen
 GSI DataBar Expanded  Trioptic Code
 GSI DataBar Limited  UPC–A
 GSI DataBar Omnidirectional  UPC–A/EAN–13 with
Exteneded Coupon Code
 GSI Emulation  UPC–E0
 GSI–128  UPC–E1

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ALL SYMBOLOGIES
This selection permits the imaging module to decode all the allowable symbologies.

All Symbologies On

To decode a particular symbology, scan the All Symbologies Off bar code below
followed by the bar code that enables that particular symbology.

Note: The All Symbologies On bar code does not enable 2D Postal Codes. 2D Postal
Codes are enabled separately.

All Symbologies Off

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MESSAGE LENGTH DESCRIPTION

This selection sets 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 imaging
module issues an error tone. You may want to set the same value for minimum and
maximum length to force the engine 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 = 09; Max. length = 20

EXAMPLE: Decode only those bar codes with a count of 15 characters.

Min. length = 15; Max. length = 15

Follow the steps below to set a specific message value.

1. Scan the appropriate bar code for a particular symbology.
2. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the digit bar codes corresponding to the specific length
intended to be set.
3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the Save bar code to save the new settings.

Note: The minimum and maximum lengths, and defaults are included with the On bar
code of each symbology.

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CODABAR
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the Codabar Symbology. Default =On.

*On

Off

Scan the Default All Codabar Settings bar code below to enable all default settings for
the Codabar symbology.

Default All Codabar Settings

Codabar Start/Stop Characters

Start/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the bar code. The imaging
module either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to permit the engine to transmit or not transmit Start/
Stop Characters. Default =Don’t Transmit.

Transmit

*Don’t Transmit

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Codabar Check Character

Different “modulus” create Codabar check characters. The imaging module can be
programmed to read only Codabar bar codes with Modulo 16 check characters.
The following are settings applicable for the Codebar Check Character. Default = No
Check Character.
 No Check Character
This selection permits the imaging to read and transmit bar code data with or without a
check character.

*No Check Character

 Validate and Transmit,

This selection permits the imaging module to read only Codabar bar codes printed
with a check character and transmit this character at the end of the scanned data.

Validate Modulo 16 and Transmit

 Validate, but Don’t Transmit,

This selection permits the imaging module to read only Codabar bar codes printed
with a check character, but not transmit the check character with the scanned data.

Validate Modulo 16 but Don’t Transmit

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Codabar Concatenation
Codabar supports symbol concatenation. Codabar Concatenation programs the imaging
module to look for a Codabar symbol that has a “D” start character, adjacent to a symbol
having a “D” stop character. In this case the imaging module omits the “D” characters and
concatenates the two messages into one.

A 1 2 3 4 D D 5 6 7 8 A

Scan a bar code below to turn on or off the Codebar Concatenation symbology.
Default =Off.

On

*Off

The Require bar code below prevents the imaging module from decoding a single “D”
character Codabar symbol without its companion.

Require

Note: This selection has no effect on Codabar symbols without start/stop D characters.

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Codabar Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2-60. Minimum Default = 4;

Maximum Default = 60.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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CODE 39
Scan the Default All Code 39 settings below to program all the default settings for Code
39.

Default All Code 39

Scan the appropriate bar code below to turn On or Off the Code 39 symbology. Default
=On.

*On

Off

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Code 39 Start and Stop Characters

Start and Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the bar code. The
imaging module either transmits, or not transmit Start and Stop characters.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to permit the imaging module to transmit or not
transmit Code 39 Start and Stop Characters. Default =Don’t Transmit.

Transmit

*Don’t Transmit

Code 39 Check Character

The following are settings applicable for the Code 39 Check Character. Default = No
Check Character.
 No Check Character
This selection permits the imaging to read and transmit bar code data with or without a
check character.

*No Check Character

 Validate and Transmit

This selection permits the imaging module to read only Code 39 bar codes printed
with a check character and transmit this character at the end of the scanned data.

Validate and Transmit

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 Validate but Don’t Transmit,

This selection permits the imaging module to read only Code 39 bar codes printed
with a check character, but not transmit the check character with the scanned data.

Validate but Don’t Transmit

Code 39 Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to the “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 0–48. Minimum Default = 0; Maximum

Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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Code 39 Append
This selection permits the engine to append the data from several Code 39 bar codes
together before it transmits them to the host computer.
The imaging module stores the Code 39 bar codes that start with a space (excluding the
start and stop symbols), and does not immediately transmit the data. It deletes the first
space from each data and stores the data in the order in which the bar codes are read. The
imaging module transmits the appended data when it reads a Code 39 bar code that starts
with a character other than a space.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the Code 39 Append feature.
Default =Code 39 Append Off.

Code 39 Append On

*Code 39 Append Off

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Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF)

Italian pharmacies use the Code 32 Pharmaceutical which is a form of the Code 39
symbology. This symbology is also known as PARAF.

Note: Trioptic Code must be turned off while scanning Code 32 Pharmaceutical codes.

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 32 Pharmaceutical.
Default =Off.

On

*Off

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Full ASCII
If Full ASCII Code 39 decoding is enabled, the engine interprets certain character pairs
within the bar code symbol as a single character.

Example: The engine decodes $V as the ASCII character SYN and /C as the ASCII
character #.

The following table provides the equivalent ASXCII character for certain character pairs.

NUL %U DLE $P SP 00 @ %V PP ‘ %W p +P
SPACE
SOH $A DC1 $Q !/ A 11 AA QQ a +A q +Q
STX $B DC2 $R “ /B 22 BB RR b +B r +R
ETX $C DC3 $S # /C 33 CC SS c +C s +S
EOT $D DC4 $T $ /D 44 DD TT d +D t +T
ENQ $E NAK $U %/ E 55 EE UU e +E u +U
ACK $F SYN $V & /F 66 FF VV f +F v +V
BEL $G ETB $W ‘ /G 77 GG WW g +G w +W
BS $H CAN $X ( /H 88 HH XX h +H x +X
HT $I EM $Y ) /I 99 II YY i +I y +Y
LF $J SUB $Z * /J : /Z JJ ZZ j +J z +Z
VT $K ESC %A + /K ; %F KK [%K k +K { %P
FF $L FS %B , /L < %G LL \%L l +L | %Q
CR $M GS %C -- = %H MM ]%M m +M } %R
SO $N RS %D .. > %I NN ^%N n +N ~ %S
SI $O US %E / /O ? %J OO _%O o +O DEL %T

Note: Character pairs /M and /N decode as a minus sign and period respectively.
Character pairs /P through /Y decode as 0 through 9.

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Full ASCII feature.
Default =Full ASCII Off.

Full ASCII On

*Full ASCII Off

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Code 39 Code Page

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 expects.
Follow the steps below to select the appropriate code page.
1. Scan the bar code below.

Code 39 Code Page

2. Refer to the “Code Page Mapping of Printed Bar Codes” section of Appendix A,
select the code page with which the bar codes were created.
3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the value corresponding to appropriate bar code.
4. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the Save bar code to save the changes.The data characters
should then appear properly.

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INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5
Scan the bar below to program all the default settings for Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology.

Default All Interleaved 2 of 5

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology.
Default =Interleaved 2 of 5 On.

Interleaved 2 of 5 Off

*Interleaved 2 of 5 On

Interleaved 2 of 5 Check Digit

The following are settings applicable for the Interleaved 2 of 5 Check Character.
Default =No Check Digit.
 No Check Digit
This selection permits the imaging to read and transmit bar code data with or without a
check digit. Default =No Check Digit.

*No Check Digit

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 Validate and Transmit

This selection permits the imaging module to read only Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes
printed with a check digit and transmit this digit at the end of the scanned data.

Validate and Transmit

 Validate but Don’t Transmit,

This selection permits the imaging module to read only Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes
printed with a check digit, but not transmit the check digit with the scanned data.

Validate but Don’t Transmit

Interleaved 2 of 5 Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to” Message Length Description” on page, for additional information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2 to 48. Minimum Default = 4; Maximum

Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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NEC 2 OF 5
Scan the bar code below to program all the default settings for All NEC 2 of 5 Settings

Default All NEC 2 of 5 Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to turn on or off the NEC 2 of 5 symbology.
Default =NEC 2 of 5 On.

NEC 2 of 5 Off

*NEC 2 of 5 On

NEC 2 of 5 Check Digit

The following are settings applicable for the NEC 2 of 5 Check Character.
Default =No Check Digit.
 No Check Digit
This selection permits the imaging to read and transmit bar code data with or without a
check digit.

*No Check Digit

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 Validate and Transmit

This selection permits the imaging module to read only NEC 2 of 5 bar codes printed
with a check digit and transmit this digit at the end of the scanned data.

Validate and Transmit

 Validate but Don’t Transmit,

This selection permits the imaging module to read only Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes
printed with a check digit, but not transmit the check digit with the scanned data.

Validate but Don’t Transmit

NEC 2 of 5 Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to” Message Length Description” on page, for additional information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2 to 80. Minimum Default = 4; Maximum

Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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CODE 93
Scan the bar code below to program all the default settings for Code 39.
Default =Code 93. On

Default All Code 93 Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to turn on or off the Code 93 symbology.

Code 93 Off

*Code 93 On

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Code 93 Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to” Message Length Description” on page, for additional information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 0–80. Minimum Default = 0; Maximum

Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

Code 93 Code Page

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 expects.
Follow the steps below to select the appropriate code page.
1. Scan the bar code below.

Code 93 Code Page

2. Refer to the “Symbology Chart” section in the “Reference Chart” chapter in this book,
select the code page with which the bar codes were created.
3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the value corresponding to appropriate bar code.
4. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the Save bar code to save the changes.The data characters
should then appear properly.

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STRAIGHT 2 OF 5 INDUSTRIAL (THREE-BAR

START/STOP)
Scan the bar code below to program all the default settings for 2 of 5 Industrial settings.

Default All Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Codes.
Default =Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Off.

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial On

*Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Off

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Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to” Message Length Description” on page, for additional information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–48. Minimum Default = 4; Maximum

Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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STRAIGHT 2 OF 5 IATA (TWO-BAR START/STOP)

Scan the bar code below to program all the default settings for Straight 2 of 5 IATA codes.

Default All Straight 2 of 5 IATA Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Straight 2 of 5 IATA codes.

Straight 2 of 5 IATA On

*Straight 2 of 5 IATA Off

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Straight 2 of 5 IATA Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–48. Minimum Default = 4; Maximum

Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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MATRIX 2 OF 5
Scan the bar code below to program all the default settings for Matrix 2 of 5.

Default All Matrix 2 of 5 Settings

Scan the bar code below to enable or disable Matrix 2 of 5 codes. Default =Matrix 2 of 5.

Matrix 2 of 5 On

*Matrix 2 of 5 Off

Matrix 2 of 5 Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–80. Minimum Default = 4; Maximum

Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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CODE 11
Scan the bar code below to program all the default settings for Code 11.

Default All Code 11 Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 11. Default=Code11 Off

Code 11 On

*Code 11 Off

Check Digits Required

This selection sets whether 1 or 2 check digits are required with Code 11 bar codes.
Scan a bar code below to set the number of required digits. Default =Two Check Digits.

One Check Digit

*Two Check Digits

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Code 11 Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to ‘Message Length Description” of this chapter, for additional information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–80. Minimum Default = 4; Maximum

Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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CODE 128
Scan the bar code below to program all the default Code 128 settings.

Default All Code 128 Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 128.
Default =Code 128 On.

*Code 128 On

Code 128 Off

ISBT 128 Concatenation

In 1994, the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) ratified a standard for
communicating critical blood information in a uniform manner. The use of ISBT formats
requires a paid license.
The ISBT 128 Application Specification contains the following standards.
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 neighbouring symbols.
4. The standard layout for bar codes on a blood product label.

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Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable 128 concatenation.on or off.
Default= 128 Concatenation Off

128 Concatenation On

*128 Concatenation Off

Code 128 Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to” Message Length Description” on page, for additional information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 0–90. Minimum Default = 0; Maximum

Default = 90.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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Code 128 Append

This selection permits the engine to append the data from several Code 39 bar codes
together before it transmits them to the host computer.
The engine stores the Code 39 bar codes that start with a space (excluding the start and
stop symbols), and does not immediately transmit the data. It deletes the first space from
each data and stores the data in the order in which the bar codes are read. The engine
transmits the appended data when it reads a Code 39 bar code that starts with a character
other than a space.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the Code 39 Append feature.
Default =Code 128 Append Off.

Code 128 Append On

*Code 128 Append Off

Code 128 Code Page

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 expects.
Follow the steps below to select the appropriate code page.
1. Scan the bar code below.

Code 128 Code Page

2. Refer to the “Symbology Chart” section in the “Reference Chart” chapter in this book,
select the code page with which the bar codes were created.
3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the value corresponding to appropriate bar code.

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4. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the Save bar code to save the changes.The data characters
should then appear properly.

GS1–128
Scan the bar code below to program all the default settings for GS1–128 codes.

Default All GS1–128 Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable GS1–128 codes. Default=GS1–
128 On

*GS1–128 On

GS1–128 Off

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GS1-128 Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to the “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–80. Minimum Default =1; Maximum
Default =80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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TELEPEN
Scan the bar code below to program all the default settings for Telepen codes.

Default All Telelpen Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Telepen codes. Default =Telepen
Off.

Telepen On

*Telepen Off

Telepen Output
The following are options applicable for the Telepen Output selection.
 AIM Telepen Output
This selection permits the engine to reads symbols with start/stop pattern 1 and decode
them as standard full ASCII (start/stop pattern 1).

*AIM Telepen Output

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 Original Telepen Output

● This selection permits the imaging module to read symbols with start/stop pattern 1
and decode them as compressed numeric with optional full ASCII (start/stop pattern
2).

Original Telepen Output

Telepen Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to “Message Length Description” of this chapter, for additional information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–60. Minimum Default = 1; Maximum

Default = 60.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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UPC–A
Scan the bar code below to program all the default settings for UPC–A.

Default All UPC–A Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC–A codes.

UPC–A On

UPC–A Off

UPC-A Check Digit

This selection specifies whether the imaging module transmits the check digit at the end of
the scanned data or not.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to permit the imaging module to transmit the check
digit or not. Default =On.

*On

Off

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UPC-A Number System

This selection specifies to transmit or not transmit the numeric system digit of a U.P.C.
symbol.

Note: The numeric system digit is transmitted at the beginning of the scanned data.

Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit or not transmit the UPC–A numeric
system digit. Default =On.

*On

Off

UPC-A Addenda
This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC–A data.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to add 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC–A
data. Default=2 Digit Addenda Off; Digit Addenda Off

2 digit Addenda On

*2 Digit Addenda Off

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5 Digit Addenda On

*5 Digit Addenda Off

UPC-A Addenda Required

This selection permits the engine to only read UPC-A bar codes that have addenda.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC–Addenda required.

Note: Specify a 2 or 5 digit addenda once you enable this feature. Refer to the “UPC–A
Addenda” section in this chapter. Default = Not Required.

Required

*Not Required

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UPC-A Addenda Separator

This selection adds a space between the bar code data and the addenda data. If this
selection is disabled, then there will be no space between the bar code data and addenda
data.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the UPC–A Addenda Separator.
Default =On.

*On

Off

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UPC-A AND EAN-13 WITH EXTENDED COUPON

CODE
The following are settings applicable for UPC–A and EAN–13 with Extended Coupon
Codes. Default =Off.
 Off
This selection disables the concatenation feature and permits the imaging module to
treat Coupon Codes and Extended Coupon Codes as single bar codes.

*Off

 Allow Concatenation
This selection permits the imaging module to transmit coupon codes and extended
coupon codes as separate symbologies when it reads the codes in a single scan.
Otherwise, the engine transmits the first coupon code it reads.

Allow Concatenation

 Require Concatenation
This selection requires the engine to read the coupon code and extended coupon code
in a single scan before it transmits the data. The imaging module won’t transmit any
data unless both codes are read.

Require Concatenation

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UPC-E0
Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for UPC–E0.

Default All UPC–E Settings

UPC-E0 On/Off
Most U.P.C. bar codes lead with the 0 number system.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to read UPC–E0 codes. Default =UPC–E0 On

*UPC–E0 On

UPC–E0 Off

Note: If you need to read codes that lead with the 1 number system, refer to “UPC–E1”
on page, in this chapter.

UPC-E0 Expand
UPC-E Expand expands the UPC-E code to the 12 digit, UPC-A format.
Default =UPC–E0 Off.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC–E0 Expand.

UPC–E0 On

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*UPC–E0 Off

UPC-E0 Addenda Required

This selection permits the engine to only read UPC-E bar codes that have addenda.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC–E0 Addenda Required.
Default =Not Required.

Required

*Not Required

UPC-E0 Addenda Separator

This selection adds a space between the bar code data and the addenda data. If this
selection is disabled, then there will be no space between the bar code data and addenda
data.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the UPC–E0 Addenda Separator.

*On

Off

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UPC-E0 Check Digit

This selection specifies whether the imaging module transmits the check digit at the end of
the scanned data or not.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to permit the imaging module to transmit the check
digit or not. Default =On.

*On

Off

UPC-E0 Number System

This selection permits the imaging module to transmit or not transmit the numeric system
digit of a UPC symbol.

Note: The numeric system digit is transmitted at the beginning of the scanned data.

Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit or not transmit the UPC–A numeric
system digit. Default =On.

*On

Off

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UPC–E0 Addenda
This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC–E data.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to add 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC–E
data. Default=2 Digit Addenda Off; 5 Digit Addenda Off

2 digit Addenda On

*2 Digit Addenda Off

5 Digit Addenda On

*5 Digit Addenda Off

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UPC-A Addenda Required

This selection permits the engine to only read UPC-A bar codes that have addenda.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC–Addenda required.
Default =Not Required.

Note: Specify a 2 or 5 digit addenda once you enable this feature. refer to the “UPC–A
Addenda” section of this chapter.

Required

*Not Required

UPC-E1
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC–E1 codes.
Default =UPC–E1 On.

Note: Most UPC codes lead with the 0 number system. For these codes, refer to “UPC–
E0” on page, of this chapter.

UPC–E1 On

*UPC–E1 Off

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EAN/JAN–13
Scan the bar code below to program all the default settings for EAN/JAN–13

Default All EAN/JAN Setting

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable EAN/JAN–13 codes.
Default =EAN/JAN–13 On.

*EAN/JAN–13 On

EAN/JAN–13 Off

EAN/JAN-13 Check Digit

This selection specifies whether the imaging module transmits the check digit at the end of
the scanned data or not.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to permit the imaging module to transmit the check
digit or not. Default =On.

*On

Off

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EAN/JAN-13 Addenda
This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN–13 data.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to add 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/
JAN–13 data. Default =2 Digit Addend Off; 5 Digit Addenda Off

2 digit Addenda On

*2 Digit Addenda Off

5 Digit Addenda On

*5 Digit Addenda Off

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EAN/JAN-13 Addenda Required

This selection permits the engine to only read EAN/JAN–13 bar codes that have addenda.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable EAN/JAN–13 addenda required.
Default =Not Required.

Required

*Not Required

EAN/JAN–13 Addenda Separator

This selection adds a space between the bar code data and the addenda data. If this
selection is disabled, then there will be no space between the bar code data and addenda
data.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the EAN/JAN–13 Addenda
Separator. Default =On.

*On

Off

Note: If you want to enable or disable EAN13 with Extended Coupon Code, refer to
“UPC–A and EAN–13 with Extended Coupon” section in this chapter.

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ISBN Translate
This selection translates EAN-13 Bookland symbols into their equivalent ISBN number
format.
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable ISBN Translate. Default =Off.

On

*Off

EAN/JAN–8
Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for EAN/JAN–8.

EAN/JAN–8

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable EAN/JAN–8 codes.
Default =EAN/JAN–8 On.

*EAN/JAN–8 On

EAN/JAN–8 Off

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EAN/JAN-8 Check Digit

This selection permits the imaging module to transmit the check digit at the end of the
scanned data or not.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to permit the imaging module to transmit the check
digit or not. Default =On.

*On

Off

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EAN/JAN–8 Addenda
This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN–8 data.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to add 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/
JAN–8 data. Default =2 Digit Addenda Off; 5 Digit Addend Off

2 digit Addenda On

*2 Digit Addenda Off

5 Digit Addenda On

*5 Digit Addenda Off

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EAN/JAN–8 Addenda Required

This selection permits the engine to only read EAN/JAN–8 bar codes that have addenda.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable EAN/JAN–8 addenda required.
Default =Not Required.

Required

*Not Required

EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Separator

This selection adds a space between the bar code data and the addenda data. If this
selection is disabled, then there will be no space between the bar code data and addenda
data.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the EAN/JAN–8 Addenda
Separator. Default =On.

*On

Off

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MSI
Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for MSI codes.

Default All MSI Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable MSI codes. Default = MSI Off.

MSI On

*MSI Off

MSI Check Character

MSI bar codes use different types of check characters. The imaging module can be
programmed to read MSI bar codes with Type 10 only or Type 10 and 11 check
characters.
The following are settings applicable for MSI Check Character.
 Validate Type 10/11 and Transmit
This selection permits the imaging module to only read MSI bar codes printed with
the specified type check character(s), and transmit the character(s) at the end of the
scanned data.

Validate Type 10 and Transmit

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Validate 2 Type 10 Characters and Transmit

Validate Type 10 then Type 11 Character and Transmit

 Validate Type 10/11, but Don’t Transmit,

This selection permits the engine to only read MSI bar codes printed with the
specified type check character(s), but does not transmit the check character(s) with the
scanned data.

Validate Type 10, but Don’t Transmit

Validate 2 Type 10 Characters, but Don’t Transmit

Validate Type 10 then Type 11 Characters, but Don’t Transmit

 Disable MSI Check Characters

This selection disables MSI check characters.

Disable MSI Check Characters

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MSI Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 4–48. Minimum Default = 4; Maximum

Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL

Scan the bar code below to program all the defaults settings for GS1 DataBar
Omnidirectional.

Default All GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional
Codes. Default =GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional On.

*GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional On

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GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Off

GS1 DATABAR LIMITED

Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for GS1 DataBar Limited

Default All GS1 DataBar Limited Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable GS1 DataBar Limited codes.
Default =GS1 DataBar Limited On.

*GS1 DataBar Limited On

GS1 DataBar Limited Off

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GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED

Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for GS1 DataBar Expanded.

Default All GS1 DataBar Expanded Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable GS1 DataBar Expanded codes.
Default =GS1 DataBar Expanded On.

*GS1 DataBar Expanded On

GS1 DataBar Expanded Off

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GS1 DataBar Expanded Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to the “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 4–74. Minimum Default = 4; Maximum

Default = 74.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

TRIOPTIC CODE
Use Trioptic Code for labeling magnetic storage media.

Note: If you scan Code 32 Pharmaceutical codes , disable Trioptic Code first.

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Trioptic codes. Default =Trioptic
Code Off.

Trioptic Code On

*Trioptic Code Off

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CODABLOCK A
Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for Codablock A.

Default All Codablock A Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Codablock A codes.
Default =Codablock A Off.

Codablock A On

*Codablock A Off

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Codablock A Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to the “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–600. Minimum Default = 1; Maximum

Default = 600.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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CODABLOCK F
Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for Codablock F.

Default All Codablock F Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Codablock F codes.
Default=Codablock F Off.

Codablock F On

*Codablock F Off

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Codablock F Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to the “Message Length Description” section of this chapter for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–2048. Minimum Default = 1; Maximum

Default = 2048.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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PDF417
Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for PDF417.

Default All PDF417 Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable PDF417 codes.
Default=PDF417 On

*PDF417 On

PDF417 Off

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PDF417 Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to the “Message Length Description” of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–2750. Minimum Default = 1; Maximum

Default = 2750.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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MICROPDF417
Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for MicroPDF417.

Default All MicroPDF417 Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable MicroPDF417 codes.
Default=MicroPDF417 Off

MicroPDF417 On

*MicroPDF417 Off

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MicroPDF417 Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to the “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–366. Minimum Default =1; Maximum
Default = 366.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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GS1 COMPOSITE CODES

GS1 Composite codes are formed with the combination of liner codes and a unique 2D
composite component. GS1 Composite symbologies permit for the co–existence of
symbologies already in use.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable GS1 Composite codes. Default
=GS1 Composite Off.

GS1 Composite On

*GS1 Composite Off

UPC/EAN Version
This selection decodes GS1 Composite symbols that have a U.P.C. or an EAN linear
component.

Note: This does not affect GS1 Composite symbols with a GS1-128 or GS1 linear
component.

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC/EAN Version codes.
Default =UPC/EAN Version Off.

UPC/EAN Version On

*UPC/EAN Version Off

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GS1 Composite Code Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to the “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–2435. Minimum Default = 1; Maximum

Default = 2435.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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GS1 Emulation
This selection permits the engine to 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 the following:
 UPC–A and UPC–E
 EAN–13 and EAN–8
 ITF–14, GS1–128
 GS1–128 DataBar and GS1 Composites

Note: Any application that accepts GS1 data can be simplified since it only needs to
recognize one data carrier type.

The GS1 Emulation feature provides the following settings.

 GS1-128 Emulation
This selection expands all retail codes (U.P.C., UPC-E, EAN8, EAN13) to 16 digits. If
the AIM ID is enabled, the value becomes the GS1-128 AIM ID, ]C1. Refer to the
“Symbology Chart” section in the “Reference Chart” chapter in this book.

GS1–128 Emulation

 GS1 DataBar Emulation

This selection expands all retail codes (U.P.C., UPC-E, EAN8, EAN13) to 16 digits.
If the AIM ID is enabled, the value becomes the GS1-DataBar AIM ID, ]em. Refer to
the “Symbology Chart” section in the “Reference Chart” chapter in this book.

GSI DataBar Emulation

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 GS1 Code Expansion Off

This selection disables the retail code expansion and permits the UPC–E0 Expand
settings to control UPC-E expansion. If the AIM ID is enabled, the value becomes the
GS1-128 AIM ID, ]C1. Refer to the “Symbology Chart” section in the “Reference
Chart” chapter in this book.

GSI Code Expansion Off

 EAN8 to EAN13 Conversion

This selection converts all EAN8 bar codes to EAN13 format.

EAN8 to EAN13 Conversion

● GS1Emulation Off
This selection disable the GS1 Emulation settings.

GS1 Emulation Off

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TCIF LINKED CODE 39 (TLC39)

This code is a composite code since it contains a Code 39 linear component and a
MicroPDF417 stacked code component.
All scanners are capable of reading the Code 39 linear component, however the scanners
can only decode he MicroPDF417 component if TLC39 On is selected. The linear
component may be decoded as Code 39 even if TLC39 is off.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable TCIF Linked Code 39.
Default= TLC39 Off.

TLC39 On

*TLC39 Off

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QR CODE
Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for QR Code.

Default All QR Code Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable QR Code.

Default =QR Code On.

Note: This selection applies to both QR Code and Micro QR Code.

*QR Code On

QR Code Off

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QR Code Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to the “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–7089. Minimum Default = 1; Maximum

Default = 7089.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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DATA MATRIX
Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for Data Matrix.

Default All Data Matrix Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Data Matrix codes.
Default =Data Matrix On.

*Data Matrix On

Data Matrix Off

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Data Matrix Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to the “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–3116. Minimum Default = 1; Maximum

Default = 3116.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

Data Matrix Code Page

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 expects.
Follow the steps below to select the appropriate code page.
1. Scan the bar code below.

Data Matrix Code Page

2. Refer to the “Symbology Chart” section in the “Reference Chart” chapter in this book,
select the code page with which the bar codes were created.
3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the value corresponding to appropriate bar code.
4. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the Save bar code to save the changes.The data characters
should then appear properly.

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MAXICODE
Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for MaxiCode.

Default All MaxiCode Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable MaxiCode.

Default =MaxiCode On.

*MaxiCode On

MaxiCode Off

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MaxiCode Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to the “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–150. Minimum Default = 1; Maximum

Default = 150.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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AZTEC CODE
Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for Aztec Code.

Default All Aztec Code Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Aztec Code. Default =Aztec
Code On.

*Aztec Code On

Aztec Code Off

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Aztec Code Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to the “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–3832. Minimum Default = 1; Maximum

Default = 3832.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

Aztec Code Page

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 expects.
Follow the steps below to select the appropriate code page.
1. Scan the bar code below.

Data Matrix Code Page

2. Refer to the “Symbology Chart” section in the “Reference Chart” chapter in this book,
select the code page with which the bar codes were created.
3. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the value corresponding to appropriate bar code.
4. Refer to the “Programming Chart” section in the “Samples and Programming Chart”
chapter in this book, scan the Save bar code to save the changes.The data characters
should then appear properly.

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CHINESE SENSIBLE (HAN XIN) CODE

Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for Chinese Sensible (HAN
XIN) Code.

Default All Han Xin Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Han Xin Code.
Default =Han Xin Code Off.

Han Xin Code On

*Han Xin Code Off

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Han Xin Code Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to the “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1–7883. Minimum Default = 1; Maximum

Default = 7883.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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POSTAL CODES - 2D
The following lists the possible 2D postal codes, and 2D postal code combinations that are
permitted. Only one 2D postal code selection can be active at a time. A second scan of a
2D postal code selection overwrites the first selection.
Scan the 2D Postal Codes Off bar code below to disable Postal Codes.
Default =2D Postal Codes Off.

*2D Postal Codes Off

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Single 2D Postal Codes

Australian Post On

Britsh Post On

Canadian Post On

Intelligent Mail Bar Code On

Japanese Post On

KIX Post On

Planet Code On

Postal–4i On

Postnet On

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Postnet with B and B’ Fields On

InfoMail On

Combination 2D Postal Codes

Infomail and British Post On

Intelligent Mail Bar Code and Postnet with B and B’ Fields On

Postnet and Postal–4i On

Postnet and Intelligent Mail Bar Code On

Postal–4i and Intelligent Mail Bar Code On

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Postal–4i and Postnet with B and B’ Fields On

Planet Code and Postnet On

Planet Code and Postnet with B and B’ Fields On

Planet Code and Postal–4i On

Planet Code and Intelligent Mail Bar Code On

Planet Code, Postnet and Postal–4i

Planet Code, Postnet and Intelligent Mail Bar Code On

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Planet Code, Postal–4i and Intelligent Mail Bar Code On

Postnet, Postal–4i and Intelligent Mail Bar Code On

Planet Code, Postal–4i and Postnet with B and B’ Fields On

Planet Code, Intellligent Mail Bar Code and Postnet with B and B’
Fields On

Postal–4i, Intelligent Mail Bar Code and Postnet with B and B’ Fields
On

Planet Code, Postal–4i, Intelligent Mail Bar Code and Postnet

Planet Code, Postal–4i, Intelligent Mail Bar Code and Postnet with B
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Planet Code Check Digit

This selection specifies whether the imaging module transmits the check digit at the end of
the scanned data or not.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to permit the imaging module to transmit the check
digit or not. Default =Don’t Transmit Check Digit

Transmit Check Digit

*Don’t Transmit Check Digit

Postnet Check Digit

This selection specifies whether the imaging module transmits the check digit at the end of
the scanned data or not.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to permit the imaging module to transmit the check
digit or not. Default =Don’t Transmit Check Digit

Transmit Check Digit

*Don’t Transmit Check Digit

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POSTAL CODES - LINEAR

The following symbologies are linear postal codes. Any combination of linear postal code
selections can be active at a time. Default =China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) Off

China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5)

Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for China Post (Hong Kong 2 of
5).

Default All China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Hong Kong 2 of 5 Code.

China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) On

*China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) Off

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China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to the “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2–80. Minimum Default =4; Maximum
Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

Korea Post
Scan the bar code below to program all default settings for Korea Post.

Default All Korea Post Settings

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Korea Post codes.
Default =Korea Post Off

Korea Post On

*Korea Post Off

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Korea Post Message Length

Scan the appropriate bar code below to change the message length.

Note: Refer to “Message Length Description” section of this chapter, for additional
information.

Note: Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2–80. Minimum Default = 2; Maximum

Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

Korea Post Check Digit

This selection specifies whether the imaging module transmits the check digit at the end of
the scanned data or not.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to permit the imaging module to transmit the check
digit or not. Default =Don’t Transmit Check Digit

Transmit Check Digit

*Don’t Transmit Check Digit

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Table of Contents
Chapter 5

Imaging Commands
INTRODUCTION
The engine is like a digital camera in the way it captures, manipulates, and transfers
images. The following commands sets the way the imaging module performs these
functions.

Single-Use Basis
Imaging Commands, with their modifiers, send instructions to the imaging module on a
single-use basis and take effect for a single image capture. Once that capture is complete,
the imaging module reverts to its imaging default settings. To permanently change a
setting, use the serial default commands, refer to the “Serial Programming Commands”
section in this book. The default command selection becomes the new permanent setting
for the imaging module.

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COMMAND SYNTAX
Multiple 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.

Example: To add 2 modifiers to the Image Snap command, such as setting the Imaging
Style to 1P and the Wait for Trigger to 1T, enter IMGSNP1P1T.

Note: After the imaging module processes an image capture command (IMGSNP or
IMGBOX), follow it with an IMGSHP command if to see the image on the terminal.
Each new command added to a sequence is separated with a semicolon.

Example: To add the Image Ship command to the above sequence, enter
IMGSNP1P1T;IMGSHP.

The following are the imaging commands for the imaging module.
 Image Snap–IMGSNP
 Image Ship–IMGSHP
 Intelligent Signature Capture–IMGBOX
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 varies depending on the following:

 Lighting
 Quality of the initial image or object being captured
 Distance of the imaging module from the image or object.
To achieve a high quality image, it is recommended that the imaging module is 4 to 6"
(10.2 to 15.2 cm) away from the image or object being captured.

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STEP 1 - TAKING A PICTURE USING IMGSNP

Image Snap - IMGSNP

The imaging module captures an image whenever the hardware button is pressed, or when
the Image Snap (IMGSNP) command is processed.
Use the different modifiers for the image snap command has to change the quality of the
image in memory. Image snap modifiers always begin with numbers and end with a letter
which is case insensitive. Any number of modifiers can be appended to the IMGSNP
command.

Example: The following command snaps an image, increases the gain, and permits the
beeper to sound once the snap is complete.

IMGSNP2G1B

IMGSNP Modifiers

P–Imaging Style
This modifier sets the Image Snap style.
 0P—Decoding Style
 This style permits 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 style mimics a simple digital camera, and results in a visually optimized image.
 2P—Manual Style
 This style is an advanced style that should only be used by an experienced user. It
permits the most freedom to set up the imaging module, and has no auto-exposure.

B–Beeper
This modifier provides a beep after an image is snapped.
 0B—No beep (default)
 1B—Sounds a beep when an image is snapped.

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T–Wait for Trigger

This modifier permits the imaging module to wait for a hardware button push before it
captures the image.This is only available when using Photo Style.
 0T—captures an image immediately.(default)
 1T—waits for a button push, then captures the image.

L - LED State
This modifier determines when the LEDs are on or off. LED State is not available when
Decoding Style (0P) is used.
 0L–Ambient Illumination (LEDs off;default)
 Use this state for pictures of color documents such as ID cards, especially when the
scanner is in a stand.
 1L—LED Illumination (LEDs On)
 Use this state when the scanner is handheld.

Note: LED State is not available when Decoding Style (0P) is used.

E–Exposure
This modifier sets the exposure time, similar to a shutter speed setting on a camera. The
exposure time determines how long the imaging module takes to record an image.
Exposure is available only in Manual Style (2P).
On a bright day, exposure 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 (n) is 1 to 7874

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The following are examples of images captured at a set exposure time.

Exposure time set at 7874E with flourescent lighting

Exposure time set at 100E with flourescent lighting

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G–Gain
This modifier brightens the captured images.
The Exposure setting affects the results when Gain is used. As the gain increases, the noise
in an image is also amplified.
 1G—No gain (default)
 2G—Medium gain
 4G—Heavy gain
 8G—Maximum gain

Note: Gain is only available in Manual Style (2P).

The following are examples of images set at a specific Gain.

Gain at 1G

Gain at 4G

Gain at 8G

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W - Target White Value

This modifier sets the target for the median grayscale value in the captured image. For
capturing close-up images of high contrast documents, 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. Default =125.

Note: Target White Value is only available when using Photo Style (1P).

nW—Range(n) is 0 to 255
The following are examples of images captured at a specific White Value.

White Value at 75W

White Value at 125W

White Value at 200W

D–Delta for Acceptance

This modifier sets the allowable range for the white value setting. Default =25.

Note: Delta is only available when using Photo Style (1P).

nD —Range(n) is 0 to 255

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U–Update Tries

This modifier sets the maximum number of frames the imaging module takes to reach the
D–Delta for Acceptance. Default = 6.

Note: Update Tries is only available when using Photo Style (1P).

nU—Range(n) is 0 to 10

%–Target Set Point Percentage

This modifier sets 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, use W - Target
White Value. Default = 50.
n%—Range(n) is 1 to 99
The following are examples of images captured at specific Target Set Point Percentage.

Target Set Point Percentage at 97%

Target Set Point Percentage at 50%

Target Set Point Percentage at 40%

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STEP 2 - SHIPPING A PICTURE USING IMGSHP

Image Ship - IMGSHP

The last image captured by the imaging module is always stored in memory. Use the
IMGSHP command to “ship” the image.
Use the different modifiers of the image ship commands have many different to change
the quality of the image output. Image ship modifiers affect the image that is transmitted,
but do not affect the image in memory. Image ship modifiers always begin with a number
and end with a letter which is case insensitive. Any number of modifiers may be appended
to the IMGSHP command.

Example: The following command snaps and ships a bitmap image with gamma
correction and document image filtering.

IMGSNP;IMGSHP8F75K26U

IMGSHP Modifiers

A—Infinity Filter
This modifier enhances pictures captured from very long distances (greater than 10 feet or
3m).

Note: The Infinity Filter should not be used with IMGSHP Modifiers. Refer to the
“Image Ship Modifiers” section of this chapter.

 0A—Infinity filter off (default)

 1A—Infinity filter on
 The following compares images with Infinity filter On and Infinity Filter Off.

Infinity Filter off (0A) from approximately 12 feet (3.66 m) away

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Infinity Filter on (1A) from approximately 12 feet (3.66 m) away

C—Compensation
This modifier flattens the image to account for variations in illumination across the image.
 0C— Compensation disabled (default)
 1C—Compensation enabled
 The following images compares the output between Compensation is enabled and
disabled.

Compensation Disabled

Compensation Enabled

D—Pixel Depth
This modifier indicates 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 image
 24—D24 bits per pixes (for BMP format)

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E - Edge Sharpen
This modifier 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—Doesn’t sharpen image (default)
 14E—Applies edge sharpen for typical image
 nE—Range(n) is 1 to 24
The following images compare an output without Edge Sharpen and with a set Edge
Sharpen.

Edge Sharpen at 0E

Edge Sharpen at 24E

F - File Format
This modifier ndicates the desired format for the image.
 0F—KIM format
 1F—TIFF binary
 2F—TIFF binary group 4, compressed
 3F—TIFF grayscale
 4F—Uncompressed binary (upper left to lower right, 1 pixel/bit, 0 padded end of line)

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 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 image
 11F—TIFF color uncompressed image
 12F—JPEG color image
 14F—BMP color format
 15F—BMP Uncompressed raw image

H—Histogram Stretch
This modifier increases the contrast of the transmitted image.

Note: This modifier is not available with some image formats.

 0H—No stretch (default)

 1H—Histogram stretch
 The following images compare an output with Histogram Stretch disabled and
enabled.

Histogram Stretch at 0H

Histgram Stretch at 1H

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I—Invert Image
This modifier rotates 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)
The following images are examples of an output being inverted.

Original Image (Invert off)

Invert Image set to 1ix

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Invert Image Set to 1iy

IF- Noise Reduction

This modifier reduces the salt and pepper noise in an image.
 0if—No salt and pepper noise reduction (default)
 1if—Salt and pepper noise reduction
The following images compare the output when Noise Reduction is disabled and enabled.

Noise Reduction Off (0if)

Noise Reduction On (1if)

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IR—Image Rotate
 0ir—Image as snapped (right side up) (default)
 1ir—Rotate image 90 degrees to the right
 2ir—Rotate image 180 degrees (upside down)
 3ir—Rotate image 90 degrees to the left
The following images are examples of output set to Image Rotate settings.

Image Rotate set to 0ir

Image Rotate set to 1ir

Image Rotate set to 2ir

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Image Rotate set to 3ir

J - JPEG Image Quality

This modifier sets 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
 0J—worst quality (smallest file)
 100J—best quality (largest file)
 nJ—Image is compressed as much as possible while preserving quality factor of n
(n = 0 to100)

K - Gamma Correction
Gamma measures the brightness of midtone values produced by the image. Gamma
Correction brightens or darkens an image. 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 image
 nK—Apply gamma correction factor n (n = 0 to 1000)

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The following images compare output with a specified Gamma Correction Setting.

Gamma correction set to 0K

Gamma Correction set to 50K

Gamma Correction Set to 225K

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L, R, T, B, M—Image Cropping
This modifier ships 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.

Note: Image Cropping should not be used with IMG SHP Modifiers. See “Image Ship
Modifiers” section of this chapter.

 nL—The left edge of the shipped image corresponds to column n of the image in
memory. Range (n): 000 to 640. (Default =0)
 nR—The right edge of the shipped image corresponds to column n - 1 of the image in
memory. Range (n): 000 to 640. (Default =all columns)
 nT—The top edge of the shipped image corresponds to row n of the image in
memory. Range (n): 000 to 480. (Default =0)
 nB—The bottom edge of the shipped image corresponds to row n - 1 of the image in
memory. Range (n): 000 to 480. (Default =all rows)
The following images are examples of outputs of Image Cropping.

Uncropped Image

Image Crop set to 300R

Image Crop set to 300L

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Image Crop set to 200B

Image Crop set to 200T

Alternately, specify the number of pixels to cut from the outside margin of the image; thus
only the center pixels are transmitted.
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
(n) is 0 to 238.(Default=0, or full image)

Image Crop set to 238M

P - Protocol
Used for shipping an image. Protocol covers two features of the image data being sent to
the host. It addresses the protocol used to send the data (Hmodem, which is an Xmodem
1K variant that has additional header information), and the format of the image data that is
sent.
 0P—None (raw data)
 2P—None (default for USB)
 3P—Hmodem compressed (default for RS232)
 4P—Hmodem

S - Pixel Ship
This modifier 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 vertically
 3S—ship every 3rd pixel, both horizontally and vertically

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The following images are examples of output with a Pixel Ship setting.

Pixel Ship set to 1S

Pixel Ship set to 2S

Pixel Ship set to 3S

U—Document Image Filter

This modifier inputs parameters to sharpen the edges and smooth the area between the
edges of text in an image.
This filter should be used with the following:
 Gamma correction, refer to the “K–Gamma Correction” section of this chapter
 With the scanner in a stand
 Image captured using the command,
IMGSNP1P0L168W90%32D
This filter typically provides better JPEG compression than the standard E - Edge Sharpen
command. 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)
 26—UApply document image filter for typical document image
 nU—Apply document image filter using grayscale threshold n. Use lower numbers
when the image contrast is lower. 1U has a similar effect to setting E - Edge Sharpen
to 22e. Range (n) is 0 to 255.

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The following images are examples of outputs with a Document Image Filter setting.

Document Image Filter set to 0U

Document Filter set to 26U

V - Blur Image
This modifier smooths 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—Blur
The following images compare outputs with Blur Image enabled and disabled.

Blur Image off (0V)

Blur Image On(1V)

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W - Histogram Ship
This modifier provides 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)
 1W—Ship histogram
The following is an example of a Histogram of taken from an image.

Histogram of image below

Image used for the histogram

Image Size Compatibility

If you have applications that expect an image ship to return exactly 640x480 pixels, scan
the Force VGA Resolution bar code. Default =Native Resolution.

Force VGA Resolution

*Native Resolution

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INTELLIGENT SIGNATURE CAPTURE - IMGBOX

IMGBOX configures the size and location of a signature capture area relative to its
proximity to a bar code. This tailors a signature capture area to a specific form. IMGBOX
needs a set form where the signature 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.
Only the following are the types of bar codes that can trigger IMGBOX commands.
 PDF417
 Code 39
 Code 128
 Aztec
 Codabar
 Interleaved 2 of 5
Once one of these symbologies has been read, the imaging module retains the image for a
possible IMGBOX command.

Signature Capture Optimize

If you will be using the imaging module to capture signatures frequently, optimize it for
this purpose. However, the speed of scanning bar codes reduces when this mode is
enabled. Default =Off.
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Signature Capture Opitmize.

Optimize On

*Optimize Off

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The following is an example of using the IMGBOX Command.

1. Align the aimer with the signature area (not with the bar code).

2. Press the trigger button.

3. The engine beeps indicating that it read a code 128 bar code and that data has been
sent to the host terminal.
4. Send the following IMGBOX command to specify the coordinates of the signature
capture area below that code, and indicating that only that area containing the
signature should be transferred as an image to the host
IMGBOX command: IMGBOX245w37h55y

Note: Case is not important in the command string. It is used here only for clarity.

5. The engine captures the following image.

Use the different modifiers of the image ship commands have many different to change
the quality of the image output. Intelligent signature capture modifiers affect the image
that is transmitted, but do not affect the image in memory. These modifiers always begin
with a number and end with a letter which is case insensitive. Any number of modifiers
may be appended to the IMGBOX command.

Note: The IMGBOX command returns a NAK unless a window size (width and height)
are specified. Refer to the “H - Height of Signature Capture Area” and “W - Width of
Signature Capture Area” sections of this chapter.

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IMGBOX Modifiers

A - Output Image Width

This modifier adjusts the size of the image horizontally. If this option is used, set the
resolution (R) to zero.
The following are examples of images with a specified Image Width setting.

Image Width set to 200A

Image Width set to 600A

B - Output Image Height

This modifier adjusts the size of the image vertically. If this modifier is used, set the
resolution (R) to zero.
The following are examples of images with a specified Output Image Height setting.

Image Height set to 50B

Image Height set to 100B

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D—Pixel Depth
This modifier 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 image

F - File Format
This option indicates the type of file format in which to save the image.
 0F—KIM format
 1F—TIFF binary
 2F—TIFF binary group 4, compressed
 3F—TIFF grayscale
 4F—Uncompressed Binary
 5F—Uncompressed grayscale
 6F—JPEG image (default)
 7F—Outlined image
 8F—BMP format

H—Height of Signature Capture Area

The height of the signature capture area must be measured in inches divided by 01.
In the example (see page), the height of the area to be captured is 3/8 inch, the Height of
Signature Capture Area, H, is given by
H = 375/0.01 = 37.5.
IMGBOX command: IMGBOX24537h55y

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K—Gamma Correction
Gamma measures the brightness of midtone values produced by the image. Gamma
Correction brightens or darkens an image. 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 image
 nK—Apply gamma correction factor n (n = 0-1000)
The following are examples of images with a specified Gamma Correction setting.

Gamma Correction set to 0K

Gamma Correction set to 50K

Gamma Correction set to 255K

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R—Resolution of Signature Capture Area

The resolution is the number of pixels that the engine 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 imaging module automatically inserts a decimal
point between the first and second digit.

Example: Use 2500 to specify a resolution of 2.5.

Note: Set this modifier to zero when using the A and B modifiers. Refer to the “A -
Output Image Width” and “B - Output Image Height” sections of this chapter.

The following are examples of images with a specified Resolution value.

Resolution set to 0R

Resolution set to 1000R

Resolution set to 2000R

S—Bar Code Aspect Ratio

All dimensions used in IMGBOX are measured as multiples of the minimum element size
of the bar code. The bar code aspect ratio sets the ratio of the bar code height to the narrow
element width.
In the example above, the narrow element width is 0.010 inches and the bar code height is
0.400 inches, the bar code ratio, S, is given by
S = 0.4/0.01 = 40.

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W - Width of Signature Capture Area

The width of the signature capture area must be measured in inches divided by 0.01.
In the example above, the width of the area to be captured is 2.4 inches, the width of
signature capture area, W, is given by
W = 2.4/0.01 = 240.

Note: A value of 245 was used in the example to accommodate a slightly wider image
area.

IMGBOX command: IMGBOX245w37h55y

X—Horizontal Bar Code Offset

This modifier offsets 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.
The following are examples of images with a specified Horizontal Offset setting.

Horizontal Offset set to 75X

Horizontal Offset set to –75X

Y—Vertical Bar Code Offset

This modifier offsets the vertical center of the signature capture area. Negative numbers
indicate 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.
The following are examples of images with a specified Vertical Bar Code Offset setting.

Vertical Offset set to –7Y

Vertical Offset set to 65Y

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Chapter 6

Interface Keys
KEYBOARD FUNCTION RELATIONSHIPS
The following Keyboard Function Code, Hex/ASCII Value, and Full ASCII “CTRL” +
relationships apply to all terminals that can be used with the engine.

Function Code HEX/ASCII Value Full ASCII “CTRL” +

NUL 00 @
SOH 01 A
STX 02 B
ETX 03 C
EOT 04 D
ENQ 05 E
ACK 06 F
BEL 07 G
BS 08 H
HT 09 I
LF 0A J
VT 0B K
FF 0C L
CR 0D M
SO 0E N
SI 0F O
DLE 10 P
DC1 11 Q
DC2 12 R
DC3 13 S
DC4 14 T
NAK 15 U
SYN 16 V
ETB 17 W
CAN 18 X
EM 19 Y
SUB 1A Z
ESC 1B [
FS 1C \

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Function Code HEX/ASCII Value Full ASCII “CTRL” +

GS 1D ]
RS 1E ^
US 1F _

The last five characters in the Full ASCII “CTRL”+ column ( [ \ ] 6- ), apply to US only.
The following chart indicates the equivalents of these five characters for different
countries.

Country Codes
United States [ \ ] 6 -
Belgium [ < ] 6 -
Scandinavia 8 < 9 6 -
France ^ 8 $ 6 =
Germany à + 6 -
Italy \ + 6 -
Switzerland < .. 6 -
United Kingdom [ ¢ ] 6 -
Denmark 8 \ 9 6 -
Norway 8 \ 9 6 -
Spain [ \ ] 6 -

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SUPPORTED INTERFACE KEYS

IBM AT/XT and
IBM XTs and IBM, DDC, Memorex
PS/2 Compatibles,
ASCII HEX Compatibles Telex, Harris*
WYSE PC/AT
Supported Keys Supported Keys
Supported Keys
NUL 00 Reserved Reserved Reserved
SOH 01 Enter (KP) CR/Enter Enter
STX 02 Cap Lock Caps Lock F11
ETX 03 ALT make Reserved F12
EOT 04 ALT break Reserved F13
ENQ 05 CTRL make Reserved F14
ACK 06 CTRL break Reserved F15
BEL 07 CR/Enter CR/Enter New Line
BS 08 Reserved Reserved F16
HT 09 Tab Tab F17
LF 0A Reserved Reserved F18
VT 0B Tab Tab Tab/Field Forward
FF 0C Delete Delete Delete
CR 0D CR/Enter CR/Enter Field Exit/New Line
SO 0E Insert Insert Insert
SI 0F Escape Escape F19
DLE 10 F11 Reserved Error Reset
DC1 11 Home Home Home
DC2 12 Print Print F20
DC3 13 Back Space Back Space Back Space
DC4 14 Back Tab Back Tab Backfield/Back Tab
NAK 15 F12 Reserved F21
SYN 16 F1 F1 F1
ETB 17 F2 F2 F2
CAN 18 F3 F3 F3
EM 19 F4 F4 F4
SUB 1A F5 F5 F5
ESC 1B F6 F6 F6
FS 1C F7 F7 F7
GS 1D F8 F8 F8
RS 1E F9 F9 F9
US 1F F10 F10 F10
* IBM 3191/92, 3471/72, 3196/97, 3476/77, Telex (all models)

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IBM, Memorex Telex (102)* Memorex Telex (88)**
HEX
ASCII Supported Keys Supported Keys
NUL 00 Reserved Reserved
SOH 01 Enter Enter
STX 02 F11 PF10
ETX 03 F12 PF11
EOT 04 F13 PF12
ENQ 05 F14 Reserved
ACK 06 F15 Reserved
BEL 07 New Line New Line
BS 08 F16 Field Forward
HT 09 F17 Field Forward
LF 0A F18 Reserved
VT 0B Tab/Field Forward Field Forward
FF 0C Delete Delete
CR 0D Field Exit New Line
SO 0E Insert Insert
SI 0F Clear Erase
DLE 10 Error Reset Error Reset
DC1 11 Home Reserved
DC2 12 Print Print
DC3 13 Back Space Back Space
DC4 14 Back Tab Back Field
NAK 15 F19 Reserved
SYN 16 F1 PF1
ETB 17 F2 PF2
CAN 18 F3 PF3
EM 19 F4 PF4
SUB 1A F5 PF5
ESC 1B F6 PF6
FS 1C F7 PF7
GS 1D F8 PF8
RS 1E F9 PF9
US 1F F10 Home
* IBM 3196/97, 3476/77, 3191/92, 3471/72, Memorex Telex (all
models) with 102 key keyboards
** Memorex Telex with 88 key keyboards

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Esprit 200, 400 Esprit 200, 400 Esprit 200, 400
ASCII HEX ANSI ASCII PC
Supported Keys Supported Keys Supported Keys
NUL 00 Reserved Reserved Reserved
SOH 01 New Line New Line New Line
STX 02 N/A N/A N/A
ETX 03 N/A N/A N/A
EOT 04 N/A N/A N/A
ENQ 05 N/A N/A N/A
ACK 06 N/A N/A N/A
BEL 07 New Line New Line New Line
BS 08 N/A N/A N/A
HT 09 Tab Tab Tab
LF 0A N/A N/A N/A
VT 0B Tab Tab Tab
FF 0C N/A N/A Delete
CR 0D New Line New Line New Line
SO 0E N/A N/A Insert
SI 0F Escape Escape Escape
DLE 10 F11 F11 F11
DC1 11 Insert Insert Home
DC2 12 F13 F13 Print
DC3 13 Back Space Back Space Back Space
DC4 14 Back Tab Back Tab Back Tab
NAK 15 F12 F12 F12
SYN 16 F1 F1 F1
ETB 17 F2 F2 F2
CAN 18 F3 F3 F3
EM 19 F4 F4 F4
SUB 1A F5 F5 F5
ESC 1B F6 F6 F6
FS 1C F7 F7 F7
GS 1D F8 F8 F8
RS 1E F9 F9 F9
US 1F F10 F10 F10

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Apple Mac/iMac
ASCII HEX
Supported Keys
NUL 00 Reserved
SOH 01 Enter/Numpad Enter
STX 02 CAPS
ETX 03 ALT make
EOT 04 ALT break
ENQ 05 CNTRL make
ACK 06 CNTRL break
BEL 07 RETURN
BS 08 APPLE make
HT 09 TAB
LF 0A APPLE break
VT 0B TAB
FF 0C Del
CR 0D RETURN
SO 0E Ins Help
SI 0F ESC
DLE 10 F11
DC1 11 Home
DC2 12 Prnt Scrn
DC3 13 BACKSPACE
DC4 14 LSHIFT TAB
NAK 15 F12
SYN 16 F1
ETB 17 F2
CAN 18 F3
EM 19 F4
SUB 1A F5
ESC 1B F6
FS 1C F7
GS 1D F8
RS 1E F9
US 1F F10
DEL 7F BACKSPACE

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ADDING A TEST CODE I.D. PREFIX TO ALL
SYMBOLOGIES
This selection turns on transmission of a Code I.D. before the decoded symbology.Refer
to the “Symbology Chart” section in the “Reference Chart” chapter in this book for the
single character code that identifies each symbology.
This action first clears all current prefixes, then programs a Code I.D. prefix for all
symbologies. This is a temporary setting that will be removed when the unit is power
cycled.

Add Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies

SHOW DECODER REVISION

Scan the bar code below to output the decoder revision

Show Decoder Revision

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SHOW SCAN DRIVER REVISION

The scan driver controls image capture.
Scan the bar code below to output the scan driver revision.

Show Scan Driver Revision

SHOW SOFTWARE REVISION

Scan the bar code below to output the current software revision, unit serial number, and
other product information for the engine.

Show Revision

SHOW DATA FORMAT

Scan the bar code below to show current data format settings.

Data Format Settings

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TEST MENU
When you scan the Test Menu On code, then scan a programming code in this manual, the
engine displays the content of a programming code, when you scan the Test Menu On
code and the programming code. The programming function still occurs, but in addition,
the content of that programming code is output to the terminal.

Note: Do not use this feature during normal engine operation.

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Test Menu. Default =Off.

Test Menu On

*Test Menu Off

TOTALFREEDOM
TotalFreedom is an open system architecture that provides the possibility to create
applications that reside on the engine. Two types of applications can be created using
TotalFreedom: Decoding and Data Formatting.

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APPLICATION PLUG–INS(APPS)
The following bar codes below can enable or disable any applications being used.
Applications are stored in groups Decoding and Formatting.
Scan the group’s bar code below to enable or disable the applications in that group.
Default =Apps On;Formatting Apps On

*Decoding Apps On

Decoding Apps Off

*Formatting Apps On

Formatting Apps Off

Scan the bar code below to generate a list of all the applications.

List Apps

Note: Reset the device in order for the application settings to take effect.

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EZCONFIG INTRODUCTION
EZConfig provides a wide range of PC-based programming functions that can be
performed on an engine connected to your PC's COM port. EZConfig permits you to
download upgrades to the engine's firmware, change programmed parameters, and create
and print programming bar codes. Using EZConfig, you can even save/open the
programming parameters for an engine. This saved file can be e-mailed or, if required, you
can create a single bar code that contains all the customized programming parameters and
mail or fax that bar code to any location. Users in other locations can scan the bar code to
load in the customized programming.
To communicate with an engine, EZConfig requires that the PC have at least one available
serial communication port, or a serial port emulation using a physical USB port. If you are
using the serial port and RS232 cable, it requires an external power supply. When using a
USB serial port emulation, it requires only a USB cable.

EZConfig Operations

Scan Data
Scan Data scans bar codes and display the bar code data in a window. Scan Data sends
serial commands to the engine and receive a response that is seen in the Scan Data
window. The data displayed in the Scan Data window is either saved in a file or printed.

Configure
Configure displays the programming and configuration data of the engine. The engine's
programming and configuration data is grouped into different categories. Each category is
displayed as a tree item under the “Configure” tree node in the application explorer.
When one of these tree nodes is selected, the right-hand side is loaded with the parameters'
form belonging to that particular category. The “Configure” tree option has all the
programming and configuration parameters specified for an engine. These parameters can
be set or modified as required. You can later write the modified settings to the engine, or
save them to a dcf file.

Imaging
Imaging provides all the image-related functions that a 2D engine can perform. You can
capture an image using the current settings, and the image displays in an image window.
Images captured from the engine can be saved to files in different image formats. You can
modify the image settings and save the image settings to an INI file, which can be loaded
later to capture new images. Imaging also provides a preview of the images continuously
captured by the engine.

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Installing EZConfig from the Web

EZConfig requires .NET software. If .NET is not installed on your PC, EZConfig
installation wizard prompts to install it.
Follow the procedures below to install EZ config.
1. Go to www.honeywellaidc.com
2. Under the Resources tab, select Software.
3. On the drop–down menu for Select Product Number, select Xenon.
4. Select the listing for EZConfig.
5. When prompted, select Save File, and save the files to the c:\windows\temp
directory.
6. Once you have finished downloading the file, exit the web site.
7. Using Explorer, go to c:\windows\temp file.
8. Double click on the Setup.exe file.
9. Follow the screen prompts to install the EZConfig program.
10. If EZConfig is installed with default configurations, click on Start Menu–All
Programs–Honeywell–EZConfig.

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Serial Programming Commands

INTRODUCTION
The serial programming commands can be used in place of the programming bar codes.
Both the serial commands and the programming bar codes programs the engine. For
complete descriptions and examples of each serial programming command, refer to the
corresponding programming bar code in this manual.
The device must be set to an RS232 interface. The following commands are sent via a PC
COM port using terminal emulation software.

Conventions
The following conventions are used for menu and query command descriptions:
 parameter—A label representing the actual value you should send as part of a
command.
 [option]—An optional part of a command.
 {Data}—Alternatives in a command.
 bold—Names of menus, menu commands, buttons, dialog boxes, and windows that
appear on the screen.

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Menu Command Syntax

Menu commands have the following syntax (spaces are used for clarity only):
Prefix Tag SubTag {Data} [, SubTag {Data}] [; Tag SubTag {Data}] […]
Storage
 Prefix—Three ASCII characters: SYN M CR (ASCII 22,77,13).
 Tag—A 3 character case-insensitive field that identifies the desired menu command
group. For example, all RS-232 configuration settings are identified with a Tag of
232.
 SubTag—A 3 character case-insensitive field that identifies the desired menu
command within the tag group. For example, the SubTag for the RS-232 baud rate is
BAD.
 Data—The new value for a menu setting, identified by the Tag and SubTag.
 Storage—A single character that specifies the storage table to which the command is
applied.
 An exclamation point (!)—performs the command’s operation on the
device’s volatile menu configuration table.
 A period (.)—performs the command’s operation on the device’s non-
volatile menu configuration table.

Note: Use the non-volatile table only for semi-permanent changes you want
saved through a power cycle.

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QUERY COMMANDS
Use the special characters below to query the device about its settings.
 ^—What is the default value for the setting(s).
 ?—What is the device’s current value for the setting(s).
 *—What is the range of possible values for the setting(s).

Note: The device’s response uses a dash (-) to indicate a continuous range of
values. A pipe (|) separates items in a list of non-continuous values.)

Using :Name: Field (Optional)

This command returns the query information from the engine.

Using Tag Field

When a query is used in place of a Tag field, the query applies to the entire set of
commands available for the particular storage table indicated by the Storage field of the
command. In this case, do not use the SubTag and Data fields because they are ignored by
the device.

Using SubTag Field

When a query is used in place of a SubTag field, the query applies only to the subset of
commands available that match the Tag field. In this case, do not use the Data field
because it is ignored by the device.

Using Data Field

When a query is used in place of the Data field, the query applies only to the specific
command identified by the Tag and SubTag fields.

Concatenating Multiple Commands

Multiple commands can be issued within one Prefix/Storage sequence. Only the Tag,
SubTag, and Data fields are repeated for each command in the sequence.
If additional commands are to be applied to the same Tag, then the new command
sequence is separated with a comma (,) and only the SubTag and Data fields of the
additional command are issued.
If the additional command requires a different Tag field, the command is separated from
previous commands by a semicolon (;).

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Responses
The device responds to serial commands with one of following three responses.
 ACK—Indicates a good command which has been processed.
 ENQ—Indicates an invalid Tag or SubTag command.
 NAK—Indicates the command was good, but the Data field entry was out of the
allowable range for this Tag and SubTag combination, for example, an entry for a
minimum message length of 100 when the field will only accept 2 characters.
When responding, the device echoes back the command sequence with the status character
inserted directly before each of the following punctuation marks in the command.
 Period
 Exclamation point
 Comma
 Semicolon

Examples of Query Commands

In the following examples, a bracketed notation [ ] depicts a non-displayable response.

Example: What is the range of possible values for Codabar Coding Enable?

Select: cbrena*.
Response:CBRENA0-1[ACK]
This response indicates that Codabar Coding Enable (CBRENA) has a range
of values from 0 to 1 (off and on).

Example: What is the default value for Codabar Coding Enable?

Select:cbrena^.
Response:CBRENA1[ACK]
This response indicates that the default setting for Codabar Coding Enable
(CBRENA) is 1, or on.

Example: What is the device’s current setting for Codabar Coding Enable?

Select:cbrena?.
Response:CBRENA1[ACK]
This response indicates that the device’s Codabar Coding Enable (CBRENA)
is set to 1, or on.

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Example: What are the device’s settings for all Codabar selections?

Select:cbr?.
Response:CBRENA1[ACK],
SSX0[ACK],
CK20[ACK],
CCT1[ACK],
MIN2[ACK],
MAX60[ACK],
DFT[ACK].
This response indicates the following settings.
 Codabar Coding Enable (CBRENA) is set to 1, or on.
 Start/Stop Character (SSX) is set to 0, or Don’t Transmit.
 Check Character (CK2) is set to 0, or Not Required.
 Concatenation (CCT) is set to 1, or Enabled.
 Minimum Message Length (MIN) is set to 2 characters.
 Maximum Message Length (MAX) is set to 60 characters.
 Default setting (DFT) has no value.

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TRIGGER COMMANDS
Serial trigger commands activate and deactivate the engine.
Follow the steps below to activate or deactivate the engine.
1. Scan the Manual Trigger Mode bar code to manually trigger the engine. see
2. Send one of the commands below to activate or deactivate the engine.
 Activate: SYM T CR
 Deactivate: SYN U CR
3. The engine scans until it performs either of the following:
 The engine reads a bar code
 The engine receives the deactivate command
 The engine reaches the serial time-out has been
Refer to the “Time Out” section of Chapter 3.

RESETTING THE CUSTOM DEFAULTS

This selection resets the engine to the custom default settings. If there are no custom
defaults, it resets the engine to the factory default settings. Any settings that have not been
specified through the custom defaults will be defaulted to the factory default settings.
Scan the Activate Custom Defaults bar code below to restore the custom default settings to
the engine.

Note: The charts on the following pages list the factory default settings for each of the
commands (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the programming pages).

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MENU COMMANDS

Programming the Interfaces

Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
Product Default Settings
Setting Custom Set Custom Defaults MNUCDF 1-3
Defaults Save Custom Defaults MNUCDS 1-3
Resetting the Custom Activate Custom DEFALT 1-4
Defaults Defaults
Resetting the Factory Remove Custom DEFOVR 1-4
Defaults Defaults
Activate Defaults DEFALT 1-4
Programming the Interface
Plug and Play Codes: USB IBM SurePos PAPSPH 2-1
IBM SurePos Handheld
USB IBM SurePos PAPSPT 2-1
Tabletop
Plug and Play Codes: USB Keyboard (PC) PAP124 2-2
USB USB Keyboard (Mac) PAP125 2-2
USB HID PAP131 2-2
CTS/RTS Emulation USBCTS1 2-3
On
CTS/RTS Emulation USBCTS0 2-3
Off*
ACK/NAK Mode On USBACK1 2-3
ACK/NAK Mode USBACK0 2-4
Off*
Plug and Play Codes
Datalogic Magellan PAPMAG 2-4
Bioptic Aux Port
NCR Bioptic Aux PAPNCR 2-4
Port
Input and Output Settings
Manual Trigger Modes *Manual Trigger - PAPHHF 3–1
Normal
Manual Trigger - PAPHHS 3–1
Enhanced
Presentation Presentation Mode TRGMOD3 3–2

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
Presentation LED *LEDs On TRGPCK1 3–2
Behavior After LEDs Off TRGPCK0 3–2
Decode
Presentation Range 0-20 (*1) TRGPMS## 3–3
Sensitivity
Streaming Streaming PAPSPN 3–3
Presentation Presentation Mode -
Normal
Streaming PAPSPE 3–4
Presentation Mode -
Enhanced
Mobile Phone Read Hand Held Scanning - PAPHHC 3–5
Mode Mobile Phone
Streaming PAPSPC 3–5
Presentation - Mobile
Phone
Image Snap and Ship Image Snap and Ship TRGMOD6 3–5
Hands Free Time-Out Range 0 - 300,000 ms TRGPTO###### 3–6
Reread Delay Short (500 ms) DLYRRD500 3–6
*Medium (750 ms) DLYRRD750 3–7
Long (1000 ms) DLYRRD1000 3–7
Extra Long (2000 ms) DLYRRD2000 3–7
User-Specified Reread Range 0 - 30,000 ms DLYRRD##### 3–7
Delay
Illumination Lights *Lights On SCNLED1 3–8
Lights Off SCNLED0 3–8
Aimer Delay 200 milliseconds SCNDLY200 3–8
400 milliseconds SCNDLY400 3–9
*Off (no delay) SCNDLY0 3–8
User-Specified Aimer Range 0 - 4,000 ms SCNDLY#### 3–9
Delay
Scanner Time-Out 0 - 999,999 ms SDRTIM#### 3–9
Aimer Mode Off SCNAIM0 3–10
*Interlaced SCNAIM2 3–10

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
Centering Window Centering On DECWIN1 3–12
*Centering Off DECWIN0 3–12
Left of Centering DECLFT### 3–12
Window (*40%)
Right of Centering DECRGT### 3–12
Window (*60%)
Top of Centering DECTOP### 3–12
Window (*40%)
Bottom of Centering DECBOT### 3–12
Window (*60%)
Preferred Symbology On PRFENA1 3–14
*Off PRFENA0 3–13
High Priority PRFCOD## 3–14
Symbology
Low Priority PRFBLK## 3–14
Symbology
Preferred Symbology PRFPTO#### 3–15
Timeout
(*500) Range 100-
3000
Preferred Symbology PRFDFT 3–15
Default
Output Sequence Enter Sequence SEQBLK 3–16
Editor Default Sequence SEQDFT 3–17
Partial Sequence Transmit Partial SEQTTS1 3–19
Sequence
*Discard Partial SEQTTS0 3–19
Sequence
Require Output Required SEQ_EN2 3–19
Sequence On and Not Required SEQ_EN1 3–20
*Off SEQ_EN0 3–20
Multiple Symbols On SHOTGN1 3–20
*Off SHOTGN0 3–20
No Read On SHWNRD1 3–21
*Off SHWNRD0 3–21
Video Reverse Video Reverse Only VIDREV1 3–21
Video Reverse and VIDREV2 3–22
Standard Bar Codes
*Video Reverse Off VIDREV0 3–22

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
Symbologies
All Symbologies All Symbologies Off ALLENA0 4–-2
All Symbologies On ALLENA1 4–-2
Codabar Default All Codabar CBRDFT 4–-4
Settings
Off CBRENA0 4–-4
*On CBRENA1 4–-4
Codabar Start/Stop *Don’t Transmit CBRSSX0 4–-4
Char. Transmit CBRSSX1 4–-4
Codabar Check Char. *No Check Char. CBRCK20 4–5
Validate, But Don’t CBRCK21 4–-5
Transmit
Validate, and CBRCK22 4–5
Transmit
Codabar *Off CBRCCT0 4–6
Concatenation On CBRCCT1 4–6
Require CBRCCT2 4–6
Codabar Message Minimum (2 - 60) *4 CBRMIN## 4–7
Length Maximum (2 - 60) CBRMAX## 4–7
*60
Code 39 Default All Code 39 C39DFT 4–8
Settings
Off C39ENA0 4–8
*On C39ENA1 4–8
Code 39 Start/Stop *Don’t Transmit C39SSX0 4–9
Char. Transmit C39SSX1 4–9
Code 39 Check Char. *No Check Char. C39CK20 4–9
Validate, But Don’t C39CK21 4–9
Transmit
Validate, C39CK22 4–10
and Transmit
Code 39 Message Minimum (0 - 48) *0 C39MIN## 4–10
Length Maximum (0 - 48) C39MAX## 4–10
*48
Code 39 Append *Off C39APP0 4–11
On C39APP1 4–11
Code 32 *Off C39B320 4–12
Pharmaceutical On C39B321 4–12
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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
Code 39 Full ASCII *Off C39ASC0 4–13
On C39ASC1 4–13
Code 39 Code Page C39DCP 4–14
Interleaved 2 of 5 Default All I25DFT 4–15
Interleaved
2 of 5 Settings
Off I25ENA0 4–15
*On I25ENA1 4–15
Interleaved 2 of 5 *No Check Char. I25CK20 4–15
Check Digit Validate, But Don’t I25CK21 4–16
Transmit
Validate, and I25CK22 4–16
Transmit
Interleaved 2 of 5 Minimum (2 - 80) *4 I25MIN## 4–16
Message Length Maximum (2 - 80) I25MAX## 4–16
*80
NEC 2 of 5 Default All NEC N25DFT 4–17
2 of 5 Settings
Off N25ENA0 4–17
*On N25ENA1 4–17
NEC 2 of 5 Check *No Check Char. N25CK20 4–17
Digit Validate, But Don’t N25CK21 4–18
Transmit
Validate, and N25CK22 4–18
Transmit
NEC 2 of 5 Message Minimum (2 - 80) *4 N25MIN## 4–18
Length Maximum (2 - 80) N25MAX## 4–18
*80
Code 93 Default All Code 93 C93DFT 4–19
Settings
Off C93ENA0 4–19
*On C93ENA1 4–19
Code 93 Message Minimum (0 - 80) *0 C93MIN## 4–20
Length Maximum (0 - 80) C93MAX## 4–20
*80
Code 93 Code Page C93DCP 4–20
Straight 2 of 5 Default All Straight 2 R25DFT 4–21
Industrial of 5 Industrial
Settings
*Off R25ENA0 4–21
On R25ENA1 4–21

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Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
Straight 2 of 5 Minimum (1 - 48) *4 R25MIN## 4–22
Industrial Message Maximum (1 - 48) R25MAX## 4–22
Length *48
Straight 2 of 5 IATA Default All Straight 2 A25DFT 4–23
of 5 IATA
Settings
Straight 2 of 5 IATA *Off A25ENA0 6–23
On A25ENA1 4–23
Straight 2 of 5 IATA Minimum (1 - 48) *4 A25MIN## 4–24
Message Length Maximum (1 - 48) A25MAX## 4–24
*48
Matrix 2 of 5 Default All Matrix 2 X25DFT 4–25
of 5
Settings
*Off X25ENA0 4–25
On X25ENA1 4–25
Matrix 2 of 5 Message Minimum (1 - 80) *4 X25MIN## 4–25
Length Maximum (1 - 80) X25MAX## 4–25
*80
Code 11 Default All Code 11 C11DFT 4–26
Settings
*Off C11ENA0 4–26
On C11ENA1 4–26
Code 11 Check Digits 1 Check Digit C11CK20 4–26
Required *2 Check Digits C11CK21 4–26
Code 11 Message Minimum (1 - 80) *4 C11MIN## 4–27
Length Maximum (1 - 80) C11MAX## 4–27
*80
Code 128 Default All Code 128 128DFT 4–28
Settings
Off 128ENA0 4–28
*On 128ENA1 4–28
ISBT Concatenation *Off ISBENA0 4–29
On ISBENA1 4–29
Code 128 Message Minimum (0 - 80) *0 128MIN## 4–29
Length Maximum (0 - 90) 128MAX## 4–29
*80
Code 128 Code Page Code 128 Code Page 128DCP## 4–30
(*2)

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
GS1-128 Default All GS1-128 GS1DFT 4–31
Settings
*On GS1ENA1 4–31
Off GS1ENA0 4–31
GS1-128 Message Minimum (1 - 80) *1 GS1MIN 4–32
Length Maximum (0 - 80) GS1MAX 4–32
*80
Telepen Default All Telepen TELDFT 4–33
Settings
*Off TELENA0 4–33
On TELENA1 4–33
Telepen Output *AIM Telepen Output TELOLD0 4–33
Original Telepen TELOLD1 4–34
Output
Telepen Message Minimum (1 - 60) *1 TELMIN## 4–34
Length Maximum (1 - 60) TELMAX## 4–34
*60
UPC-A Default All UPADFT 4–35
UPC-A Settings
Off UPAENA0 4–35
*On UPAENA1 4–35
UPC-A Check Digit Off UPACKX0 4–35
*On UPACKX1 4–35
UPC-A Number Off UPANSX0 4–36
System *On UPANSX1 4–36
UPC-A 2 Digit *Off UPAAD20 4–36
Addenda On UPAAD21 4–36
UPC-A 5 Digit *Off UPAAD50 4–37
Addenda On UPAAD51 4–37
UPC-A Addenda *Not Required UPAARQ0 4–37
Required Required UPAARQ1 4–37
UPC-A Addenda Off UPAADS0 4–38
Separator *On UPAADS1 4–38
UPC-A/EAN-13 with *Off CPNENA0 4–39
Extended Coupon Allow Concatenation CPNENA1 4–39
Code Require CPNENA2 4–39
Concatenation
UPC-E0 Default All UPC-E UPEDFT 4–40
Settings
Off UPEEN00 4–40
*On UPEEN01 4–40

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
UPC-E0 Expand *Off UPEEXP0 4–41
On UPEEXP1 4–40
UPC-E0 Addenda Required UPEARQ1 4–41
Required *Not Required UPEARQ0 4–41
UPC-E0 Addenda *On UPEADS1 4–41
Separator Off UPEADS0 4–41
UPC-E0 Check Digit Off UPECKX0 4–42
*On UPECKX1 4–42
UPC-E0 Number Off UPENSX0 4–42
System *On UPENSX1 4–42
UPC-E0 Addenda 2 Digit Addenda On UPEAD21 4–43
*2 Digit Addenda Off UPEAD20 4–43
5 Digit Addenda On UPEAD51 4–43
*5 Digit Addenda Off UPEAD50 4–43
UPC-E1 *Off UPEEN10 4–44
On UPEEN11 4–44
EAN/JAN-13 Default All EAN/ E13DFT 4–45
JAN Settings
Off E13ENA0 4–45
*On E13ENA1 4–45
EAN/JAN-13 Check Off E13CKX0 4–45
Digit *On E13CKX1 4–45
EAN/JAN-13 2 Digit 2 Digit Addenda On E13AD21 4–46
Addenda *2 Digit Addenda Off E13AD20 4–46
5 Digit Addenda On E13AD51 4–46
*5 Digit Addenda Off E13AD50 4–46
EAN/JAN-13 *Not Required E13ARQ0 4–47
Addenda Required Required E13ARQ1 4–47
EAN/JAN-13 Off E13ADS0 4–47
Addenda *On E13ADS1 4–47
Separator
ISBN Translate *Off E13ISB0 4–48
On E13ISB1 4–48
EAN/JAN-8 Default All EAN/ EA8DFT 4–48
JAN 8 Settings
Off EA8ENA0 4–48
*On EA8ENA1 4–48
EAN/JAN-8 Check Off EA8CKX0 4–49
Digit *On EA8CKX1 4–49

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
EAN/JAN-8 Addenda *2 Digit Addenda Off EA8AD20 4–50
2 Digit Addenda On EA8AD21 4–50
*5 Digit Addenda Off EA8AD50 4–50
5 Digit Addenda On EA8AD51 4–50
EAN/JAN-8 Addenda *Not Required EA8ARQ0 4–51
Required Required EA8ARQ1 4–51
EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Off EA8ADS0 4–51
Separator *On EA8ADS1 4–51
MSI Default All MSI MSIDFT 4–52
Settings
*Off MSIENA0 4–52
On MSIENA1 4–52
MSI Check Character *Validate Type 10, MSICHK0 4–53
but Don’t Transmit
Validate Type 10 and MSICHK1 4–52
Transmit
Validate 2 Type 10 MSICHK2 4–53
Chars, but Don’t
Transmit
Validate 2 Type 10 MSICHK3 4–53
Chars and Transmit
Validate Type 10 then MSICHK4 4–53
Type 11 Char, but
Don’t Transmit
Validate Type 10 then MSICHK5 4–53
Type 11 Char and
Transmit
Disable MSI Check MSICHK6 4–53
Characters
MSI Message Length Minimum (4 - 48) *4 MSIMIN## 4–54
Maximum (4 - 48) MSIMAX## 4–54
*48
GS1 DataBar Default All RSSDFT 4–54
Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar
Omnidirectional
Settings
Off RSSENA0 4–55
*On RSSENA1 4–54

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
GS1 DataBar Limited Default All GS1 RSLDFT 4–55
DataBar Limited
Settings
Off RSLENA0 4–55
*On RSLENA1 4–55
GS1 DataBar Default All GS1 RSEDFT 4–56
Expanded DataBar
Expanded Settings
Off RSEENA0 4–56
*On RSEENA1 4–56
GS1 DataBar Minimum (4 - 74) *4 RSEMIN## 4–57
Expanded Msg. Maximum (4 - 74) RSEMAX## 4–57
Length *74
Trioptic Code *Off TRIENA0 4–57
On TRIENA1 4–57
Codablock A Default All CBADFT 4–58
Codablock A Settings
*Off CBAENA0 4–58
On CBAENA1 4–58
Codablock A Msg. Minimum (1 - 600) *1 CBAMIN#### 4–59
Length Maximum (1 - 600) CBAMAX#### 4–59
*600
Codablock F Default All CBFDFT 4–60
Codablock F Settings
*Off CBFENA0 4–60
On CBFENA1 4–60
Codablock F Msg. Minimum (1 - 2048) CBFMIN#### 4–61
Length *1
Maximum (1 - 2048) CBFMAX#### 4–61
*2048
PDF417 Default All PDF417 PDFDFT 4–62
Settings
*On PDFENA1 4–62
Off PDFENA0 4–62
PDF417 Msg. Length Minimum (1-2750) *1 PDFMIN 4–63
Maximum (1-2750) PDFMAX 4–63
*2750
MicroPDF417 Default All Micro MPDDFT 4–64
PDF417 Settings
On MPDENA1 4–64
*Off MPDENA0 4–64

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
MicroPDF417 Msg. Minimum (1-366) *1 MPDMIN 4–65
Length Maximum (1-366) MPDMAX 4–65
*366
GS1 Composite Codes On COMENA1 4–66
*Off COMENA0 4–66
UPC/EAN Version On COMUPC1 4–66
*Off COMUPC0 4–66
GS1 Composite Codes Minimum (1-2435) COMMIN 4–67
Msg. Length *1
Maximum (1-2435) COMMAX 4–67
*2435
GS1 Emulation GS1-128 Emulation EANEMU1 4–68
GS1 DataBar EANEMU2 4–68
Emulation
GS1 Code Expansion EANEMU3 4–69
Off
EAN8 to EAN13 EANEMU4 4–69
Conversion
*GS1 Emulation Off EANEMU0 4–69
TCIF Linked Code 39 On T39ENA1 4–70
*Off T39ENA0 4–70
QR Code Default All QR Code QRCDFT 4–71
Settings
*On QRCENA1 4–71
Off QRCENA0 4–71
QR Code Msg. Length Minimum (1-7089) *1 QRCMIN 4–72
Maximum (1-7089) QRCMAX 4–72
*7089
Data Matrix Default All Data IDMDFT 4–73
Matrix Settings
*On IDMENA1 4–73
Off IDMENA0 4–73
Data Matrix Msg. Minimum (1-3116) *1 IDMMIN 4–74
Length Maximum (1-3116) IDMMAX 4–74
*3116
Data Matrix Code Data Matrix Code IDMDCP## 4–74
Page Page (*51)
MaxiCode Default All MaxiCode MAXDFT 4–75
Settings
*On MAXENA1 4–75
Off MAXENA0 4–75

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
MaxiCode Msg. Minimum (1-150) *1 MAXMIN 4–76
Length Maximum (1-150) MAXMAX 4–76
*150
Aztec Code Default All Aztec AZTDFT 4–77
Code Settings
*On AZTENA1 4–77
Off AZTENA0 4–77
Aztec Code Msg. Minimum (1-3832) *1 AZTMIN 4–78
Length Maximum (1-3832) AZTMAX 4–78
*3832
Aztec Code Page Aztec Code Page AZTDCP## 4–78
(*51)
Chinese Sensible (Han Default All Han Xin HX_DFT 4–79
Xin) Code Code Settings
On HX_ENA1 4–79
*Off HX_ENA0 4–79
Chinese Sensible (Han Minimum (1-7833) *1 HX_MIN 4–80
Xin) Code Msg. Maximum (1-7833) HX_MAX 4–80
Length *7833
Postal Codes - 2D
2D Postal Codes *Off POSTAL0 4–81
Single 2D Postal Australian Post On POSTAL1 4–82
Codes British Post On POSTAL7 4–82
Canadian Post On POSTAL30 4–82
Intelligent Mail Bar POSTAL10 4–82
Code On
Japanese Post On POSTAL3 4–82
KIX Post On POSTAL4 4–82
Planet Code On POSTAL5 4–82
Postal-4i On POSTAL9 4–82
Postnet On POSTAL6 4–82
Postnet with B and B’ POSTAL11 4–83
Fields On
InfoMail On POSTAL2 4–83

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
Combination 2D InfoMail and British POSTAL8 4–83
Postal Codes Post On
Intelligent Mail Bar POSTAL20 4–83
Code and Postnet with
B and B’ Fields On
Postnet and Postal-4i POSTAL14 4–83
On
Postnet and Intelligent POSTAL16 4–83
Mail Bar Code On
Postal-4i and POSTAL17 4–83
Intelligent Mail Bar
Code On

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
Combination 2D Postal-4i and Postnet POSTAL19 4–84
Postal Codes with B and B’ Fields
(continued) On
Planet and Postnet On POSTAL12 4–84
Planet and Postnet POSTAL18 4–84
with B and B’ Fields
On
Planet and Postal-4i POSTAL13 4–84
On
Planet and Intelligent POSTAL15 4–84
Mail Bar Code On
Planet, Postnet, and POSTAL21 4–84
Postal-4i On
Planet, Postnet, and POSTAL22 4–84
Intelligent Mail Bar
Code On
Planet, Postal-4i, and POSTAL23 4–85
Intelligent Mail Bar
Code On
Postnet, Postal-4i, and POSTAL24 4–85
Intelligent Mail Bar
Code On
Planet, Postal-4i, and POSTAL25 4–85
Postnet with B and B’
Fields On
Planet, Intelligent POSTAL26 4–85
Mail Bar Code, and
Postnet with B and B’
Fields On
Postal-4i, Intelligent POSTAL27 4–85
Mail Bar Code, and
Postnet with B and B’
Fields On
Planet, Postal-4i, POSTAL28 4–85
Intelligent Mail Bar
Code, and Postnet On
Planet, Postal-4i, POSTAL29 4–85
Intelligent Mail Bar
Code, and Postnet
with B and B’ Fields
On
Planet Code Check Transmit PLNCKX1 4–86
Digit *Don’t Transmit PLNCKX0 4–86

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
Postnet Check Digit Transmit NETCKX1 4–86
*Don’t Transmit NETCKX0 4–86
Postal Codes - Linear
China Post (Hong Default All China CPCDFT 4–87
Kong 2 of 5) Post (Hong Kong 2 of
5) Settings
*Off CPCENA0 4–87
On CPCENA1 4–87
China Post (Hong Minimum (2 - 80) *4 CPCMIN## 4–88
Kong 2 of 5) Msg. Maximum (2 - 80) CPCMAX## 4–88
Length *80
Korea Post Default All Korea KPCDFT 4–88
Post Settings
*Off KPCENA0 4–88
On KPCENA1 4–88
Korea Post Msg. Minimum (2 - 80) *4 KPCMIN## 4–89
Length Maximum (2 - 80) KPCMAX## 4–89
*48
Korea Post Check Transmit Check Digit KPCCHK1 4–89
Digit *Don’t Transmit KPCCHK0 4–89
Check Digit
Imaging Default Commands

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
Image Snap Default all Imaging IMGDFT
Commands
Imaging Style - SNPSTY0 5–3
Decoding
*Imaging Style - SNPSTY1 5–3
Photo
Imaging Style - SNPSTY2 5–3
Manual
Beeper On SNPBEP1 5–3
*Beeper Off SNPBEP0 5–3
*Wait for Trigger Off SNPTRG0 5–4
Wait for Trigger On SNPTRG1 5–4
*LED State - Off SNPLED0 5–4
LED State - On SNPLED1 5–4
Exposure (1-7874 SNPEXP 5–4
microseconds)
*Gain - None SNPGAN1 5–6
Gain - Medium SNPGAN2 5–6
Gain - Heavy SNPGAN4 5–6
Gain - Maximum SNPGAN8 5–6
Image Snap Target White Value SNPWHT### 5–7
(Continued) (0-255) *125
Delta for Acceptance SNPDEL### 5–7
(0-255) *25
Update Tries (0-10) SNPTRY## 5–8
*6
Target Set Point SNPPCT## 5–8
Percentage (1-99) *50

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
Image Ship *Infinity Filter - Off IMGINF0 5–9
Infinity Filter - On IMGINF1 5–9
*Compensation Off IMGCOR0 5–10
Compensation On IMGCOR1 5–10
*Pixel Depth - 8 bits/ IMGBPP8 5–10
pixel (grayscale)
Pixel Depth - 1 bit/ IMGBPP1 5–10
pixel (B&W)
*Don’t Sharpen IMGEDG0 5–11
Edges
Sharpen Edges (0-23) IMGEDG## 5–11
*File Format - JPEG IMGFMT6 5–11
File Format - KIM IMGFMT0 5–11
File Format - TIFF IMGFMT1 5–11
binary
File Format - TIFF IMGFMT2 5–11
binary group 4,
compressed
File Format - TIFF IMGFMT3 5–11
grayscale
File Format - IMGFMT4 5–11
Uncompressed binary
File Format - IMGFMT5 5–12
Uncompressed
grayscale
File Format - BMP IMGFMT8 5–12
*Histogram Stretch IMGHIS0 5–12
Off
Histogram Stretch On IMGHIS1 5–12
*Noise Reduction Off IMGFSP0 5–14
Noise Reduction On IMGFSP1 5–14
Invert Image around IMGNVX1 5–13
X axis
Invert Image around IMGNVY1 5–13
Y axis

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
Image Ship Rotate Image none IMGROT0 5–15
(Continued) Rotate Image 90° IMGROT1 5–15
right
Rotate Image 180° IMGROT2 5–15
right
Rotate Image 90° left IMGROT3 5–15
JPEG Image Quality IMGJQF### 5–16
(0-100) *50
*Gamma Correction IMGGAM0 5–16
Off
Gamma Correction IMGGAM### 5–16
On (0-1000)
Image Crop - Left (0- IMGWNL### 5–18
640) *0
Image Crop - Right IMGWNR### 5–18
(0-640) *639
Image Crop - Top (0- IMGWNT### 5–18
480) *0
Image Crop - Bottom IMGWNB### 5–18
(0-480) *479
Image Crop - Margin IMGMAR### 5–18
(1-238) *0
Protocol - None (raw) IMGXFR0 5–19
Protocol - None IMGXFR2 5–19
(default USB)
Protocol - Hmodem IMGXFR3 5–19
Compressed
Protocol - Hmodem IMGXFR4 5–19
Ship Every Pixel IMGSUB1 5–19
Ship Every 2nd Pixel IMGSUB2 5–19
Ship Every 3rd Pixel IMGSUB3 5–19
*Document Image IMGUSH0 5–20
Filter Off
Document Image IMGUSH### 5–20
Filter On (0-255)
*Don’t Ship IMGHST0 5–22
Histogram
Ship Histogram IMGHST1 5–22
Image Size Force VGA IMGVGA1 5-22
Compatibility Resolution
*Native Resolution IMGVGA0 5-22

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Serial Command
Setting
Selection # Indicates a numeric Page
* Indicates default
entry
Intelligent Signature Optimize On DECBND1 5-23
Capture *Optimize Off DECBND0 5-23

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Table of Contents
Chapter 9

Maintenance
REPAIRING
Do not perform repairs or upgrades on this product. Only authorized service centers
perform these services.
Contact NCR Support for technical assistance.

INSPECTING CORDS AND CONNECTORS

 Inspect the engine’s interface cable and connector for wear or other signs of damage.
A badly worn cable or damaged connector interferes with engine operation.
 Contact NCR Support for information about cable replacement.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The engine automatically performs self-tests whenever it turns on.
If the engine is not functioning properly, review the following Troubleshooting Guide to
try to isolate the problem.
 Is the power on? Is the red or green aiming illumination line on?
If the aiming line doesn’t appear, check that:
 The cable is connected properly.
 The host system power is on (if external power is not used).
 Is the engine having trouble reading your symbols?
If the engine isn’t reading symbols well, check that the bar codes:
 Are not smeared, rough, scratched, or exhibit voids
 Are not coated with frost or water droplets on the surface
 Are enabled in the engine or in the decoder to which the engine connects.
 Is the bar code displayed but not entered?
 The bar code is displayed on the host device correctly, but a key still needs to be
pressed to enter it (for example, the Enter or Return key or the Tab key).
 A suffix needs to be programmed. Programming a suffix enables the engine to
output the bar code data plus the key needed (such as “CR”) to enter the data into
the application.

Note: Refer to “Prefix/Suffix Overview” section of Chapter 4 for further

information.

 Does the engine read the bar code incorrectly?

If the engine reads a bar code but the data is not displayed correctly on the host screen,
the engine may not be programmed for the following settings.
 The engine may not be programmed for the appropriate terminal interface. For
example, you scan “12345” and the host displays “@es%.”
Reprogram the engine with the correct Plug and Play or Terminal selection bar
code. See Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.
 The engine may not be programmed to output your bar code data properly.For
example, you scan “12345” and the host displays “A12345B.”
Reprogram the engine with the proper symbology selections. Refer to the
“Symbologies” chapter in this book.

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 Does the engine not read bar codes at all?

● Perform the following procedures.
1. Scan the sample bar codes in the back of this manual.
2. If the engine reads the sample bar codes, check that your bar code is
readable.
3. Verify that your bar code symbology is enabled. Refer to the
“Symbologies” chapter of this book.
4. If the engine still can’t read the sample bar codes, scan All Symbologies
bar code. Refer to the “All Symbologies” section of Chapter 6.
● If you are not sure what programming option are set in the engine, or if you want
the factory default settings restored, scan the Activate Defaults bar code. Refer
to the “Resetting the Factory Defaults” section in the “Getting Started” chapter
in this book.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 10

Reference Charts
SYMBOLOGY CHART

Possible AIM ID
Symbology AIM ID Code ID (hex)
Modifiers (m)
All Symbologies (0x99)
Australian Post ]X0 A (0x41)
Aztec Code ]zm 0-9, A-C z (0x7A)
British Post ]X0 B (0x42)
Canadian Post ]X0 C (0x43)
China Post ]X0 Q (0x51)
Chinese Sensible Code (Han Xin ]X0 H (0x48)
Code)
Codabar ]Fm 0-1 a (0x61)
Codablock A ]O6 0, 1, 4, 5, 6 V (0x56)
Codablock F ]Om 0, 1, 4, 5, 6 q (0x71)
Code 11 ]H3 h (0x68)
Code 128 ]Cm 0, 1, 2, 4 j (0x6A)
GS1-128 ]C1 I (0x49)
Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) ]X0 < (0x3C)
Code 39 (supports Full ASCII ]Am 0, 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 b (0x62)
mode)
Code 49 ]Tm 0, 1, 2, 4 l (0x6C)
Code 93 and 93i ]Gm 0-9, A-Z, i (0x69)
a-m
Data Matrix ]dm 0-6 w (0x77)
EAN-13 (including Bookland ]E0 d (0x64)
EAN)
EAN-13 with Add-On ]E3 d (0x64)
EAN-13 with Extended ]E3 d (0x64)
Coupon Code
EAN-8 ]E4 D (0x44)
EAN-8 with Add-On ]E3 D (0x44)
GS1 Composite ]em 0-3 y (0x79)
GS1 DataBar ]em 0 y (0x79)

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Possible AIM ID
Symbology AIM ID Code ID (hex)
Modifiers (m)
InfoMail ]X0 , (0x2c)
Intelligent Mail Barcode ]X0 M (0x4D)
Interleaved 2 of 5 ]Im 0, 1, 3 e (0x65)
Japanese Post ]X0 J (0x4A)
KIX (Netherlands) Post ]X0 K (0x4B)
Korea Post ]X0 ? (0x3F)
Matrix 2 of 5 ]X0 m (0x6D)
MaxiCode ]Um 0-3 x (0x7 8)
MicroPDF417 ]Lm 3-5 R (0x52)
MSI ]Mm 0 g (0x67)
NEC 2 of 5 ]X0 Y (0x59)
OCR MICR (E 13 B) ]o3 O (0x4F)
OCR SEMI Font ]o3 O (0x4F)
OCR-A ]o1 O (0x4F)
OCR-B ]o2 O (0x4F)
PDF417 ]Lm 0-2 r (0x72)
Planet Code ]X0 L (0x4C)
Postal-4i ]X0 N (0x4E)
Postnet ]X0 P (0x50)
QR Code and Micro QR Code ]Qm 0-6 s (0x73)
Straight 2 of 5 IATA ]Rm 0, 1, 3 f (0x66)
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial ]S0 f (0x66)
TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39) ]L2 T (0x54)
Telepen ]Bm t (0x54)
UPC-A ]E0 c (0x63)
UPC-A with Add-On ]E3 c (0x63)
UPC-A with Extended ]E3 c (0x63)
Coupon Code
UPC-E ]E0 E (0x45)
UPC-E with Add-On ]E3 E (0x45)
UPC-E1 ]X0 E (0x45)

Note: “m” represents the AIM modifier character. Refer to the International Technical
Specification, Symbology Identifiers, for AIM modifier character details.

Prefix / Suffix entries for specific symbologies override the universal (All Symbologies,
99) entry.

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ASCII CONVERSION CHART (CODE PAGE 1252)

The tables apply to U.S. style keyboards. Certain characters may differ depending on the
Country Code/PC regional settings.

Non–Printable Characters
DEC HEX Character (Code) DEC HEX Character (Code)
0 0 NULL 16 10 DATA LINK ESCAPE (DLE)
1 1 START OF HEADING (SOH) 17 11 DEVICE CONTROL 1 (DC1)
2 2 START OF TEXT (STX) 18 12 DEVICE CONTROL 2 (DC2)
3 3 END OF TEXT (ETX) 19 13 DEVICE CONTROL 3 (DC3)
4 4 END OF TRANSMISSION 20 14 DEVICE CONTROL 4 (DC4)
(EOT)
5 5 END OF QUERY (ENQ) 21 15 NEGATIVE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (NAK)
6 6 ACKNOWLEDGE (ACK) 22 16 SYNCHRONIZE (SYN)
7 7 BEEP (BEL) 23 17 END OF TRANSMISSION
BLOCK (ETB)
8 8 BACKSPACE (BS) 24 18 CANCEL (CAN)
9 9 HORIZONTAL TAB (HT) 25 19 END OF MEDIUM (EM)
10 A LINE FEED (LF) 26 1A SUBSTITUTE (SUB)
11 B VERTICAL TAB (VT) 27 1B ESCAPE (ESC)
12 C FF (FORM FEED) 28 1C FILE SEPARATOR (FS) RIGHT
ARROW
13 D CR (CARRIAGE RETURN) 29 1D GROUP SEPARATOR (GS)
LEFT ARROW
14 E SO (SHIFT OUT) 30 1E RECORD SEPARATOR (RS) UP
ARROW
15 F SI (SHIFT IN) 31 1F UNIT SEPARATOR (US) DOWN
ARROW

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Printable Characters
DEC HEX Character DEC HEX Character DEC HEX Character
32 20 <SPACE> 64 40 @ 96 60 `
33 21 ! 65 41 A 97 61 a
34 22 " 66 42 B 98 62 b
35 23 # 67 43 C 99 63 c
36 24 $ 68 44 D 100 64 d
37 25 % 69 45 E 101 65 e
38 26 & 70 46 F 102 66 f
39 27 ' 71 47 G 103 67 g
40 28 ( 72 48 H 104 68 h
41 29 ) 73 49 I 105 69 i
42 2A * 74 4A J 106 6A j
43 2B + 75 4B K 107 6B k
44 2C , 76 4C L 108 6C l
45 2D - 77 4D M 109 6D m
46 2E . 78 4E N 110 6E n
47 2F / 79 4F O 111 6F o
48 30 0 80 50 P 112 70 p
49 31 1 81 51 Q 113 71 q
50 32 2 82 52 R 114 72 r
51 33 3 83 53 S 115 73 s
52 34 4 84 54 T 116 74 t
53 35 5 85 55 U 117 75 u
54 36 6 86 56 V 118 76 v
55 37 7 87 57 W 119 77 w
56 38 8 88 58 X 120 78 x
57 39 9 89 59 Y 121 79 y
58 3A : 90 5A Z 122 7A z
59 3B ; 91 5B [ 123 7B {
60 3C < 92 5C \ 124 7C |
61 3D = 93 5D ] 125 7D }
62 3E > 94 5E ^ 126 7E ~
63 3F ? 95 5F _ 127 7F <DEL>

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Extended ASCII Characters

DEC HEX Character DEC HEX Character DEC HEX Character
128 80 € 171 AB « 214 D6 Ö
129 81 172 AC ¬ 215 D7 ×
130 82 ‚ 173 AD 216 D8 Ø
131 83 ƒ 174 AE ® 217 D9 Ù
132 84 „ 175 AF ¯ 218 DA Ú
133 85 … 176 B0 ° 219 DB Û
134 86 † 177 B1 ± 220 DC Ü
135 87 ‡ 178 B2 ² 221 DD Ý
136 88 ˆ 179 B3 ³ 222 DE Þ
137 89 ‰ 180 B4 ´ 223 DF ß
138 8A Š 181 B5 µ 224 E0 à
139 8B ‹ 182 B6 ¶ 225 E1 á
140 8C Œ 183 B7 · 226 E2 â
141 8D 184 B8 ¸ 227 E3 ã
142 8E Ž 185 B9 ¹ 228 E4 ä
143 8F 186 BA º 229 E5 å
144 90 187 BB » 230 E6 æ
145 91 ‘ 188 BC ¼ 231 E7 ç
146 92 ’ 189 BD ½ 232 E8 è
147 93 “ 190 BE ¾ 233 E9 é
148 94 ” 191 BF ¿ 234 EA ê
149 95 • 192 C0 À 235 EB ë
150 96 – 193 C1 Á 236 EC ì
151 97 — 194 C2 Â 237 ED í
152 98 ˜ 195 C3 Ã 238 EE î
153 99 ™ 196 C4 Ä 239 EF ï
154 9A š 197 C5 Å 240 F0 ð
155 9B › 198 C6 Æ 241 F1 ñ
156 9C œ 199 C7 Ç 242 F2 ò
157 9D 200 C8 È 243 F3 ó
158 9E ž 201 C9 É 244 F4 ô
159 9F Ÿ 202 CA Ê 245 F5 õ
160 A0 203 CB Ë 246 F6 ö
161 A1 ¡ 204 CC Ì 247 F7 ÷
162 A2 ¢ 205 CD Í 248 F8 ø
163 A3 £ 206 CE Î 249 F9 ù
164 A4 ¤ 207 CF Ï 250 FA ú
165 A5 ¥ 208 D0 Ð 251 FB û
166 A6 ¦ 209 D1 Ñ 252 FC ü

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DEC HEX Character DEC HEX Character DEC HEX Character

167 A7 § 210 D2 Ò 253 FD ý
168 A8 ¨ 211 D3 Ó 254 FE þ
169 A9 © 212 D4 Ô 255 FF ÿ
170 AA ª 213 D5 Õ

Code Page Mapping of Printed Bar Codes

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 barcode being scanned was
created using a code page that is different from the one the host program expects.
If this is the case, select the code page with which the bar codes were created. The data
characters should then appear properly.

Code Page Standard Description

1 CP ISO646
2 (Default) ISO 2022 Automatic National Replacement Characters
3 CP Binary
51 ISO 8859 1 51 Western European Replacement Characters
82 ISO 2022 11 Swe Swedish Replacement Characters
83 ISO 2022 69 Fra French/Belgium Replacement Characters
81 ISO 2022 25 Fra French/Belgium Replacement Characters
84 ISO 2022 11 Ger German Replacement Characters
85 ISO 2022 11 Ita Italian Replacement Characters
86 ISO 2022 11 Swi Swiss Replacement Characters
87 ISO 2022 11 UK British Replacement Characters
88 ISO 2022 11 Dan Danish Replacement Characters
89 ISO 2022 11 Nor Norwegian Replacement Characters
90 ISO 2022 11 Spa Spanish Replacement Characters
91 ISO 2022 85 Spanish Replacement Characters
92 ISO 2022 16 Portuguese Replacement Characters
93 ISO 2022 84 Portuguese Replacement Characters
94 ISO 2022 60 Norwegian Replacement Characters

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SAMPLE SYMBOLS
UPC–A

0 123456 7890

Interleaved 2 of 5

1234567890

Code 128

Code 128

Ean–13

9 780330 290951

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Code 39

BC321

CodaBar

A13579B

Code 93

123456–9$

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial

123456

Matrix 2 of 5

6543210

GS1 DataBar

123456

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Car Registration

Postnet

Zip Code

Data Matrix

Test Symbol

QR Code

Numbers

4–CB(4–State Customer Bar Code)

01, 234, 567894, 987654321, 01234567891

ID–Tag (UPU 4–State)

J18CUSA856N062315014880T

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Aztec

Package Label

MicroPDF 417

Test Messenger

Maxi Code

Test Message

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PROGRAMMING CHART
0

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Save

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Discard

Reset

If an error is made while scanning the letters or digits before the Save bar code is scanned,
perform the following steps:
1. Scan the Discard bar code above.
2. Scan the correct letters or digits.
3. Scan the Save bar code.

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