Symbol Technologies LS4208 manual

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    LS4208 Product Reference Guide[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference Guide 72E-69413-03 Revision A January 2007[...]

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    © 2005-2007 by Symbol T echnologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form , or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Symbol. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as phot ocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval sys tems. The ma[...]

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    Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description 72E-69413- 01 5/2005 Initial release . 72E-69413-02 6/2005 Up date RSS description. 72E-69413- 03 1/2007 Update serv ice section, ad d special I BM command bar codes, add p arameter b ar codes for Bookland ISBN format and new UP C supplemental deco de options,[...]

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    Contents About This Guide Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide vi Scanning with Intellistand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 Decode Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Contents vii Connecting an RS-232 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 RS-232 Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 RS-232 Host Parame[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide viii Chapter 9. Wand Emulation Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Connecting Using Wand Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Contents ix Transmit UPC-E Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14 UPC-A Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide x MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-43 Enable/Disable MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Contents xi Code Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-10 Code Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-13 Message Containing[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide xii[...]

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    About This Guide Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    LS4208 Produc t Reference G uide xiv[...]

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    xv Introduction The LS4208 Product Referenc e Guide provides gene ral instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and trouble shooting the LS4208 scanner . The scanner includes the following variations of the s canner: Chapter Descriptions • Chapter 1, Getting Started pr ovides a product ov erview , u npacking ins truction s, and cable c[...]

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    LS4208 Produc t Reference G uide xvi • Throughout the programming bar code men us, asterisks (*) are used to d enote default parameter settings. Related Publications The LS4208 Quick Reference Gu ide (p/n 72-69 411-xx) provides general information to he lp the user get started with the scanner . It includes basic operation in structions and start[...]

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    Getting Started Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 1-2[...]

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    Getting Started 1-3 Introduction The scanner combines excellen t scanning performance and advance d ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner . Whether used as a ha nd-held scanner or in hands-free mode in a stand, the scanner ensu res comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time. In addition to single -line laser [...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 1-4 Unpacking Remove the scanner from its pa cking and inspect it for damage . If the scanner was damaged in transit, call the Symbol Global Customer Interaction Cen ter . See page xvi for contact information. KEEP THE P ACKING . It is the appro ved shipping container and should be used if the equipmen t ever needs t[...]

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    Getting Started 1-5 Removing the Interface Cable T o remove the interface cable: 1. Unplug the installed cable’ s modular conn ector by depres sin g the connector clip with the tip of a screwdriver . 2. Carefully slide out the cable. 3. Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-4 to connect a new cable. Connecting a Synaps e C[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 1-6[...]

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    Scanning Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Beeper Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 LED D[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 2-2[...]

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    Scanning 2-3 Introduction This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques in volved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and tip s abou t scanning, and decode zone diagrams. Figure 2-1. Parts Beeper LED Tr i g g e r Scan Window[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 2-4 Beeper Definitions The scanner issues different beep sequenc es and patterns to indicate status . T able 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programmin g the scanner . T able 2-1. Beeper Definitions Beeper Sequence Indication Standard Use Low/medium/high beeps Power up. Sho[...]

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    Scanning 2-5 LED Definitions In addition to bee per sequences, the sca nner communicates with th e user using a two-color LED display . T able 2-2 defines LED co lors that display during scanning. Scanning in Hand-Held Mode Install and program the scan ner (see Setting Up the Scanne r on page 1-4 ). For assista nce, contact the Symbol Global Custom[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 2-6 Aiming On a typical UPC 100% hold the scanner between contact and 19 inches from the symbol (see Decode Z one on page 2 -10 ). When scanning using a single-line scan mode, ensure the scan line crosses eve ry bar and sp ace of the symbo l. Figure 2-3. Acceptable and I ncorrect Single-Line Aiming When scanning usin[...]

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    Scanning 2-7 The scanner can be tilted up to 65 ° forward or back and ac hieve a successful decode ( Figure 2-5 ). Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within. Figure 2-5. Maximum T ilt Angles and Dead Zone 65 o 65 o[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 2-8 Scanning in Hands-Free Mode The optional Intellistand ad ds greater flexibility to scan ning operation. When the scanner is seated in the stand’ s “cup,” the scanner’ s built-in sensor places the scanner in hands-free mode. When the scanner is removed from the stand, it automatically switches mo des to op[...]

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    Scanning 2-9 Scanning with Intellistand When the scanner is p laced in the Inte llistand, the scan pattern selected in hand-held triggered mode continues (see Scan Pattern on page 4-7 ). T o operate the scan ner in Intellistand: 1. Ensure the scanner is properly connecte d to the host (see th e appropriate host chapter for informatio n on host conn[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 2-10 Decode Zone Figure 2-8. LS4208 Decode Zone Note: T ypical performance at 73° F (23° C) on high quality symbols in normal room light. LS 4208 *Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle Depth of Field * 5 mil 5.5 10 mil 29 20 mil 1.5 13 mil 19 14.5 in. cm 0 0 5 12.7 10 25.4 15 38.1 20 50.8 25 6[...]

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    Maintenance, T roubleshooting & T echnical Specifications Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 3-2[...]

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    Maintenance, T roubleshooting & T echnical Specifications 3-3 Introduction This chapter provides suggeste d scanner maintenance, troublesho oting, technical specifications, and signa l descriptions (pinout s). Maintenance Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenan ce required. A dirty window may affect scanning accura cy . • Do not allow [...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 3-4 Decoding Bar Codes Scanner emit s the laser , but does not decode the bar code. Scanner is not prog rammed for the corre ct bar code type. Program th e scanner to read that t ype of bar code. See Chapter 1 2, Symbologies . Bar code symbol is unre adable. Scan test symbols of the same bar code type to determine if[...]

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    Maintenance, T roubleshooting & T echnical Specifications 3-5 If after performing these checks the symbol still does no t scan, contact th e distributor or the Symbol Global Customer Interaction Ce nter . See page xvi for contact information. The laser does no t appear when the trig ger is pulled. No p ower to t he sc anner . Check the syste m [...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 3-6 T echnical Specifications T able 3-2. T echnical Specifications Item Description Phy sical Characteristics Dimensions: 6.7 in. H x 3.7 i n. L x 2.7 in. W (17 cm H x 9. 3 cm L x 6.8 cm W) Weight (without cabl e) Approximatel y 6.4 oz. (181 g) V oltage & Current 5 +/-10%VDC @ 140 mA (Stan d by: <35 mA) Color[...]

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    Maintenance, T roubleshooting & T echnical Specifications 3-7 Beeper T one Us er -selectable: three tones ESD 15 kV air disc harge 8 kV indirect discharge Regulatory Electrical Sa fety UL1950, CSA C22. 2 No. 950, EN60 950/IEC950 Laser Safety CDRH Cl ass II, IEC Class 2 EMI/RFI FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Cla ss B, Europea n Union EMC Directi [...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 3-8 Scanner Signal Descriptions Figure 3-1. Scanner Cable Pin-outs The signal descriptions in T able 3-3 apply to the connector on the scanner and are for reference only . T able 3-3. Scanner Signal Pin-outs Pin IBM Synapse RS-232 Keyboard W edge Wand USB 1 Reserved SynClock Reserved Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 6 2[...]

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    User Preferences Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Errors [...]

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    User Preference s 4-3 Introduction If desired, program the scanner to perform various functions, or activate differen t features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides the p rogramming bar codes necessary fo r selecting these features. The scanner ships with the settings shown in the User Preferences De fault T able on pa[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 4-4 User Preferences Parameter Defaults T able 4-1 lists the defaults for user preferences parameters. T o change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) prov ided in the User Preferences section beginning on page 4-5 . See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters fo r all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, an[...]

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    User Preference s 4-5 User Preferences Default Parameters The scanner can b e reset to two types of defa ults: factory defaults or cus tom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar code below to reset the scanner to its default settings and/or set the scanner’ s current settings as the custom defa ult. • Restore Defaults - Resets all default parameter[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 4-6 Beeper T one T o select a decode beep frequency (tone), sca n the Low Frequency , Mediu m Frequency , or High Frequen cy bar code. Beeper V olume T o select a beeper volume, scan the Low Vo l u m e , Medium Vo l u m e , or High Vo l u m e ba r code. Low Frequency * Medium Frequency (Optimum Settings) High Frequen[...]

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    User Preference s 4-7 Power Mode This parameter determin es whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When in reduced power mode, the scanner enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve batte ry life after each deco de a tte mpt. When in c onti nuo us p ower mod e, powe r rem ain s on a fter eac h decode attempt. Scan Pattern[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 4-8 Scan Line Width Scan a bar code below to set the scan line width. Laser On T ime This parameter sets the maximum time that decode pro cessing cont inues during a scan attempt. It is progra mmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The de fault Laser On T i me is 3.0 seconds. T o set a Laser On T im[...]

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    User Preference s 4-9 Beep After Good Decode Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beep s after a good decode. If Do Not Beep After Good Decode is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter men u scanning and indicates error conditions. * Beep After Good Decode (Enable) Do Not Beep After Good Decode (Disable)[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 4-10[...]

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    Keyboard W edge Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Keybo[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 5-2[...]

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    Keyboard Wedg e Interfac e 5-3 Introduction This chapter describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the scanner . With this inte rface, the scanner is connected between the keyboard and host computer , and tra nslates bar code data into keystroke s. The host computer accepts the keystrokes as if they orig inated from the keyb oard. Thi[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 5-4 Keyboard W edge Pa rameter Defaults T able 5-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. T o change any option, scan the appro priate bar code(s) in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginnin g on page page 5-5 . See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters fo r all user preferences, hosts, s[...]

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    Keyboard Wedg e Interfac e 5-5 Keyboard W edge Host Parameters Keyboard W edge Host T ypes Select the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes belo w . 1 User selection is require d to configure this interface and this is the most common selection. IBM PC/A T & IBM PC Compatibles 1 IBM A T Notebook NCR 7052[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 5-6 Keyboard W edge Country T ypes (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyb oard type. If the keyboard type is not listed, see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emu lation on page 5-9 . * North American German Windows French Windows French Canadian Windows 95/98 French Canadian Windows XP/2000 Spanish Windo[...]

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    Keyboard Wedg e Interfac e 5-7 Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the hos t does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown C haracters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unkn own characters, and no error b eeps sound on the sc anner . When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Cha racters is selected, bar [...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 5-8 Key stroke Delay This is the delay in milliseconds betw een emulated ke ystrokes. Scan a bar code below to incre ase the delay when h osts require a slower transmission of data. Intra-Key stroke Delay When enabled, an additional dela y is inserted between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the Ke[...]

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    Keyboard Wedg e Interfac e 5-9 Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation This allows emulatio n of most other coun try keyboard type s not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country T ypes (Coun try Codes) on page 5- 6 in a Microsoft ® operating system environment. Caps Lock On When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 5-10 Convert W edge Data When enabled, the scanner will convert al l bar co de data to the selected case. Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as con trol key sequenc es (see T able 5-2 on page 5-13 ). When this parameter is enabled, the keys in bold are sent in place of the standard ke y mapp[...]

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    Keyboard Wedg e Interfac e 5-11 FN1 Substitution When enabled, the scanner replaces F N1 characters in an E AN128 bar code with a keystroke chosen by the user (see FN1 Substitution V alues on page 13-8 ). Send Make and Break When enabled, the scan codes fo r releasing a key are not sent. Enable FN1 Substitution *Disable FN1 Substitution *Send Make [...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 5-12 Keyboard Maps The following keybo ard maps are pr ovided for prefix/s uffix keystroke param eters. T o program the p refix/suffix v alues, see the b ar codes on page 13-5 . Figure 5-2. IBM PC/A T Figure 5-3. NCR 7052 32-KEY Figure 5-4. NCR 7052 58-KEY 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 7009 7008 7[...]

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    Keyboard Wedg e Interfac e 5-13 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard W edge Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character and assigns an ASCII character va lue to the pair . For example, when Cod e 39 Full ASCII is enabled and a +B is scanned, it is interpreted as b , %J as ? , and %V as @ . Scanni[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 5-14 1028 %B CTRL 1029 %C CTRL ] 1030 %D CTRL 6 1031 %E CTRL - 1032 Space Space 1033 /A ! 1034 /B “ 1035 /C # 1036 /D $ 1037 /E % 1038 /F & 1039 /G ‘ 1040 /H ( 1041 /I ) 1042 /J * 1043 /K + 1044 /L , 1045 - - 1046 . . 1047 /O / 1048 0 0 1049 1 1 1050 2 2 1051 3 3 1052 4 4 1053 5 5 1054 6 6 1055 7 7 1056 8 8[...]

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    Keyboard Wedg e Interfac e 5-15 1061 %H = 1062 %I > 1063 %J ? 1064 %V @ 1065 A A 1066 B B 1067 C C 1068 D D 1069 E E 1070 F F 1071 G G 1072 H H 1073 I I 1074 J J 1075 K K 1076 L L 1077 M M 1078 N N 1079 O O 1080 P P 1081 Q Q 1082 R R 1083 S S 1084 T T 1085 U U 1086 V V 1087 W W 1088 X X 1089 Y Y 1090 Z Z 1091 %K [ 1092 %L 1093 %M ] T able 5-2.[...]

  • Page 68

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 5-16 1094 %N ^ 1095 %O _ 1096 %W ‘ 1097 +A a 1098 +B b 1099 +C c 1100 +D d 1101 +E e 1102 +F f 1103 +G g 1104 +H h 1105 +I i 1106 +J j 1107 +K k 1108 +L l 1109 +M m 1110 +N n 1111 +O o 1112 +P p 1113 +Q q 1114 +R r 1115 +S s 1116 +T t 1117 +U u 1118 +V v 1119 +W w 1120 +X x 1121 +Y y 1122 +Z z 1123 %P { 1124 %Q | 1[...]

  • Page 69

    Keyboard Wedg e Interfac e 5-17 T able 5-3. Keyboard Wedge AL T Key Character Set AL T Key s Key stroke 2065 AL T A 2066 AL T B 2067 AL T C 2068 AL T D 2069 AL T E 2070 AL T F 2071 AL T G 2072 AL T H 2073 AL T I 2074 AL T J 2075 AL T K 2076 AL T L 2077 AL T M 2078 AL T N 2079 AL T O 2080 AL T P 2081 AL T Q 2082 AL T R 2083 AL T S 2084 AL T T 2085 A[...]

  • Page 70

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 5-18 3053 GUI 5 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUI A 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C 3068 GUI D 3069 GUI E 3070 G UI F 3071 GUI G 3072 GUI H 3073 GUI I 3074 GUI J 3075 GUI K 3076 G UI L 3077 GUI M 3078 GUI N 3079 GUI O 3080 GUI P 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 308[...]

  • Page 71

    Keyboard Wedg e Interfac e 5-19 T able 5-5. Keyboard W edge F Key Character Set F Key s Key stroke 5001 F1 5002 F2 5003 F3 5004 F4 5005 F5 5006 F6 5007 F7 5008 F8 5009 F9 5010 F10 5011 F11 5012 F12 5013 F13 5014 F14 5015 F15 5016 F16 5017 F17 5018 F18 5019 F19 5020 F20 5021 F21 5022 F22 5023 F23 5024 F24 T able 5-6. Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Ch[...]

  • Page 72

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 5-20 6048 0 6049 1 6050 2 6051 3 6052 4 6053 5 6054 6 6055 7 6056 8 6057 9 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lo ck T able 5-7. Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set Extended Keypad Key stroke 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 Pg Up 7004 End 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 T ab 7010 Print Screen 7011 Ins[...]

  • Page 73

    RS-232 Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Connecting an RS-232 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 RS-232 [...]

  • Page 74

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 6-2[...]

  • Page 75

    RS-232 Interfac e 6-3 Introduction This chapter describes ho w to set up the scanner with an RS-232 host. The RS-232 inte rface is used to con nect the scanner to po int- of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an ava ilable RS-232 port (e.g., com port). If the host is not listed in T able 6- 2 , refer to the documentation for the ho[...]

  • Page 76

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 6-4 RS-232 Parameter Defaults T able 6-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host param eters. If any option needs to be changed, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions sectio n beginning on page 6-5 . See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters fo r all user preferences, hosts, symbologies[...]

  • Page 77

    RS-232 Interfac e 6-5 RS-232 Host Parameters V ariou s RS-232 hosts are s et up with their own parameter default settings ( T able 6-2 ). Selecting the ICL, Fu jitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor -Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, Omron, or terminal sets the defaults listed belo w . T able 6-2. T erm inal Specific RS-232 Parameter Standard (Default) ICL F[...]

  • Page 78

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 6-6 RS-232 Host Parameters (continued) Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Win cor -Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor -Nixdo rf Mode B, OPOS terminal enables the transmission of cod e ID characters listed in T able 6-3 below . T hese code ID charac ters are not prog ra mmable and are separate from the T ransmit Code ID feature. The T r[...]

  • Page 79

    RS-232 Interfac e 6-7 RS-232 Host T ypes T o select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar code s. * Standard RS-232 ICL RS-232 Wincor -Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A Wincor -Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B Olivetti ORS4500 Omron OPOS/JPOS Fujitsu RS-232[...]

  • Page 80

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 6-8 Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitte d per second. Set the scanner's ba ud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form. Baud Rate 600 Baud Rate 1200 Baud Rate 2400 Baud Rate 4800 * Baud Rate 96[...]

  • Page 81

    RS-232 Interfac e 6-9 Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII co ded character . Select the parity type according to hos t device requirements. • Select Odd parity and the p arity bit value is set to 0 or 1, b ased on data, to ensure th at an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character . • Select Even p[...]

  • Page 82

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 6-10 Stop Bit Select The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the en d of transmission of one character and prepares the receiv ing device for the next character in the serial data stream . The number of stop bits selected (one or two) depends on the number th e receiving terminal is progra mmed[...]

  • Page 83

    RS-232 Interfac e 6-11 Check Receive Errors Select whether or not the parity , framing, and overrun of received characters are che cked. The parity value of receiv ed charact ers is verified against the parity parameter selected above. Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designe d to operate either with or without the[...]

  • Page 84

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 6-12 • RTS/CTS Option 1 : When RTS/CTS Optio n 1 is selected, the scanner as serts RTS before transmitting an d ignores the state of CTS. The sca nner de-asserts RTS when the transmission is comple te. • RTS/CTS Option 2 : When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user -prog rammed logic level). Howev[...]

  • Page 85

    RS-232 Interfac e 6-13 Software Handshaking This parameter offers control of the data transmission proce ss in addition to, o r instead of, that offered by hardware hands hak ing. There are five options. If Software Handshaking and Hardware Hand shaking are both enabled, Hardwa re Handshaking takes preceden ce. • None : When this option is select[...]

  • Page 86

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 6-14 Software Handshak ing (continued) Host Serial Response T ime-out This parameter specifies how lo ng the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, ENQ, XON, or CTS before determining that a trans mission error occurred. ACK/NAK with ENQ XON/XOFF * Minimum: 2 Sec Low: 2.5 Sec Medium: 5 Sec[...]

  • Page 87

    RS-232 Interfac e 6-15 Host Serial Response T ime-out (continued) RTS Line State This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Hos t RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High R TS line state. Beep on <BEL> When this parameter is enabled, the sc anner issues a beep when a <B E L> character is d etected on the RS-232 s [...]

  • Page 88

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 6-16 Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the inte rcharacter delay inserted between char acter transmissions. * Minimum: 0 msec Low: 25 msec Medium: 50 msec High: 75 msec Maximum: 99 msec[...]

  • Page 89

    RS-232 Interfac e 6-17 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options When Nixdorf Mode B is selected, this in dicates when the scanner should beep an d turn on its LED after a decode. Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are char acters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes with Unknown Ch aracters is selected , all bar code data is sent except for u[...]

  • Page 90

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 6-18 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 The values in T able 6-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixe s for ASCII character data transmission. T able 6-4. ASCII Char acter Set for RS-232 ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Charact er ASCII Character 1000 %U NUL 1001 $A SOH 1002 $B STX 1003 $C ETX 1004 $D EOT 1005 $E [...]

  • Page 91

    RS-232 Interfac e 6-19 1033 /A ! 1034 /B " 1035 /C # 1036 /D $ 1037 /E % 1038 /F & 1039 /G ‘ 1040 /H ( 1041 /I ) 1042 /J * 1043 /K + 1044 /L , 1045 - - 1046 . . 1047 /O / 1048 0 0 1049 1 1 1050 2 2 1051 3 3 1052 4 4 1053 5 5 1054 6 6 1057 7 7 1056 8 8 1057 9 9 1058 /Z : 1059 %F ; 1060 %G < 1061 %H = 1062 %I > 1063 %J ? 1064 %V @ 10[...]

  • Page 92

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 6-20 1068 D D 1069 E E 1070 F F 1071 G G 1072 H H 1073 I I 1074 J J 1075 K K 1076 L L 1077 M M 1078 N N 1079 O O 1080 P P 1081 Q Q 1082 R R 1083 S S 1084 T T 1085 U U 1086 V V 1087 W W 1088 X X 1089 Y Y 1090 Z Z 1091 %K [ 1092 %L 1093 %M ] 1094 %N ^ 1095 %O _ 1096 %W ` 1097 +A a 1098 +B b 1099 +C c 1100 +D d 1101 +[...]

  • Page 93

    RS-232 Interfac e 6-21 1103 +G g 1104 +H h 1105 +I i 1106 +J j 1107 +K k 1108 +L l 1109 +M m 1110 +N n 1111 +O o 1112 +P p 1113 +Q q 1114 +R r 1115 +S s 1116 +T t 1117 +U u 1118 +V v 1119 +W w 1120 +X x 1121 +Y y 1122 +Z z 1123 %P { 1124 %Q | 1125 %R } 1126 %S ~ 1127 Undefi ned 7013 ENTER T able 6-4. ASCII Character Set for RS-232 (Continued) ASCII[...]

  • Page 94

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 6-22[...]

  • Page 95

    USB Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Connecting a USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 USB Pa[...]

  • Page 96

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 7-2[...]

  • Page 97

    USB Interface 7-3 Introduction This chapter covers the co nnection and setup of the scanner to a USB host. The sca nner attaches directly to a USB host, or a po wered USB hub, and is powered by it. No additional power supp ly is required. Throughout the programming bar code men us, default values are indicated with asterisks ( * ). Connecting a USB[...]

  • Page 98

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 7-4 T o set up the scanner: Interface cables vary depending on c onfiguration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 7-1 are examples only . The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to conn ect the scanner remain the same. 1. Attach the modular connector of the USB interface ca ble to the [...]

  • Page 99

    USB Interface 7-5 USB Host Parameters USB Device T ype Select the desired USB device type. When changing USB Device T ypes, the scanner auto matically restarts. The scanne r issues the standard startup beep sequences. * HID Keyboard Emulation IBM T able T op USB IBM Hand-Held USB USB OPOS Handheld[...]

  • Page 100

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 7-6 USB Country Keyboard T ypes (Country Codes) Scan the bar code correspon ding to the keyboard type. This setti ng applies only to the USB HID Keyb oard Emulatio n device. When changing USB country keyb oard types the scanner automat ically resets. The scanner issues the sta ndard startup beep sequences. * North Am[...]

  • Page 101

    USB Interface 7-7 USB Country Keyboard T ypes (Country Codes conti nued) Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian Windows[...]

  • Page 102

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 7-8 USB Key stroke Delay This parameter sets the de lay , in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increa se the delay when h osts require a slower transmission of data. USB CAPS Lock Override This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. Wh en enab led, the case of the [...]

  • Page 103

    USB Interface 7-9 USB Ignore Unknown Characters This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulat ion device and IBM device. Unkno wn characters are characters the host do es n ot recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characte rs is selected, all bar cod e data is sent except for unkn own characters, and no error beeps sound. When Do Not Se[...]

  • Page 104

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 7-10 USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution This option applies only to the USB HID Keyb oard Emulation device. When enabled, this a llows replacement of any FN 1 chara cters in an EAN 128 bar co de with a Key Catego ry and value chosen b y the user (see FN1 Substitution Values on page 13-8 to set the Key Category and Key Va[...]

  • Page 105

    USB Interface 7-11 Simulated Caps Lock When enabled, the sca nner will invert upper an d lower case characters on th e scanner bar code as if the Caps Lock state is ena b led on the keyboard. T his inversion is done re gardless of the current state of the keybo ard’ s Caps L ock state. Convert Case When enabled, the scanner will convert al l bar [...]

  • Page 106

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 7-12 ASCII Character Set for USB T able 7-2. ASCII Ch aracter Set for USB ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Character Key stroke 1000 %U CTRL 2 1001 $A CTRL A 1002 $B CTRL B 1003 $C CTRL C 1004 $D CTRL D 1005 $E CTRL E 1006 $F CTRL F 1007 $G CTRL G 1008 $ H CTRL H/ BACKSP ACE 1 1009 $I CTRL I/ HORIZONT AL T A B 1[...]

  • Page 107

    USB Interface 7-13 1031 %E CTRL - 1032 Space Space 1033 /A ! 1034 /B “ 1035 /C # 1036 /D $ 1037 /E % 1038 /F & 1039 /G ‘ 1040 /H ( 1041 /I ) 1042 /J * 1043 /K + 1044 /L , 1045 - - 1046 . . 1047 /O / 1048 0 0 1049 1 1 1050 2 2 1051 3 3 1052 4 4 1053 5 5 1054 6 6 1055 7 7 1056 8 8 1057 9 9 1058 /Z : 1059 %F ; 1060 %G < 1061 %H = 1062 %I &g[...]

  • Page 108

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 7-14 1064 %V @ 1065 A A 1066 B B 1067 C C 1068 D D 1069 E E 1070 F F 1071 G G 1072 H H 1073 I I 1074 J J 1075 K K 1076 L L 1077 M M 1078 N N 1079 O O 1080 P P 1081 Q Q 1082 R R 1083 S S 1084 T T 1085 U U 1086 V V 1087 W W 1088 X X 1089 Y Y 1090 Z Z 1091 %K [ 1092 %L 1093 %M ] 1094 %N ^ 1095 %O _ 1096 %W ` T able 7-[...]

  • Page 109

    USB Interface 7-15 1097 +A a 1098 +B b 1099 +C c 1100 +D d 1101 +E e 1102 +F f 1103 +G g 1104 +H h 1105 +I i 1106 +J j 1107 +K k 1108 +L l 1109 +M m 1110 +N n 1111 +O o 1112 +P p 1113 +Q q 1114 +R r 1115 +S s 1116 +T t 1117 +U u 1118 +V v 1119 +W w 1120 +X x 1121 +Y y 1122 +Z z 1123 %P { 1124 %Q | 1125 %R } 1126 %S ~ T able 7-2. ASCII Character Set[...]

  • Page 110

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 7-16 T able 7-3. USB AL T Key Character Set AL T Key s Key stroke 2064 AL T 2 2065 AL T A 2066 AL T B 2067 AL T C 2068 AL T D 2069 AL T E 2070 AL T F 2071 AL T G 2072 AL T H 2073 AL T I 2074 AL T J 2075 AL T K 2076 AL T L 2077 AL T M 2078 AL T N 2079 AL T O 2080 AL T P 2081 AL T Q 2082 AL T R 2083 AL T S 2084 AL T T [...]

  • Page 111

    USB Interface 7-17 T able 7-4. USB GUI Key Character Set GUI Key Key stroke 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI 5 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUI A 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C 3068 GUI D 3069 GUI E 3070 G UI F 3071 GUI G 3072 GUI H 3073 GUI I 3074 GUI J 3075 GUI K 3076 G UI L 3077 GU[...]

  • Page 112

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 7-18 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090 GUI Z T able 7-5. USB F Key Character Set F Key s Key stroke 5001 F1 5002 F2 5003 F3 5004 F4 5005 F5 5006 F6 5007 F7 5008 F8 5009 F9 5010 F10 5011 F11 5012 F12 5013 F13 5014 F14 5015 F15 5016 F16 5017 F17 5018 F18 5019 F19 5020 F20 5021 F21 5022 F22 5023 F23 5024 F24 T able 7-4. USB GU[...]

  • Page 113

    USB Interface 7-19 T able 7-6. USB Numeric Keypad Character Set Numeric Keypad Key stroke 6042 * 6043 + 6044 undefi ned 6045 - 6046 . 6047 / 6048 0 6049 1 6050 2 6051 3 6052 4 6053 5 6054 6 6055 7 6056 8 6057 9 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lo ck[...]

  • Page 114

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 7-20 T able 7-7. USB Extended Keypad Character Set Extended Keypad Key stroke 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 PgUp 7004 End 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 T ab 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert 7012 Home 7013 Enter 7014 Escape 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Down Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018 Right Arrow[...]

  • Page 115

    IBM Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 IBM Parameter D[...]

  • Page 116

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 8-2[...]

  • Page 117

    IBM Interface 8-3 Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the scan ner with an IBM 468X/469X host. Throughout the programming bar code men us, default values are indicated with asterisks ( * ). Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host This connection is made directly from the scanner to the hos t interface. Figure 8-1. IBM Direct Connection In[...]

  • Page 118

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 8-4 IBM Parameter Defaults T able 8-1 lists the defaults for IBM host param eters. T o change any optio n, scan the ap propriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 8-5 . See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters fo r all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneo[...]

  • Page 119

    IBM Interface 8-5 IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X p ort used. Scanning one of these bar codes en ables the RS-485 interface on the scanner . 1 User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selec tion. * None Selected Hand-held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B) 1 Non-IBM[...]

  • Page 120

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 8-6 Convert Unknow n to Code 39 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conve rsion of unknown bar code type data to Cod e 39. Enable Convert Unknown to Code 39 * Disable Convert Unknown to Code 39[...]

  • Page 121

    IBM Interface 8-7 Optional IBM Parameters If you configure the scann er and find the settings were not saved, or changed, when the system is res tarted scan the bar codes that follow to override IBM interface defaults. Scan a bar code below after setting defaults and before co nfiguring the scanner . Ignore Beep The host can send a beep request to [...]

  • Page 122

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 8-8[...]

  • Page 123

    W and Emulation Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Connecting Using Wand Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 W[...]

  • Page 124

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 9-2[...]

  • Page 125

    Wand Emulatio n Interfac e 9-3 Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the scanner with a wand emulation host when Wand Emulation communication is needed. The scanner connects to an external wand dec oder or to a decoder integrat ed in a mobile computer or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal. In this mode the scanner emulates the signal of a wan[...]

  • Page 126

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 9-4 W and Emulation Pa rameter De faults T able 9-1 lists the defaults for Wand Emulation host types. T o change any option, sca n the appropriate b ar code(s) provided in Wand Emulation Host Paramete rs beginning on page page 9 -5 . See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters fo r all user preferences, hosts, symbol[...]

  • Page 127

    Wand Emulatio n Interfac e 9-5 W and Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host T ypes Select a Wand Emulation host by scanning one of the ba r codes below . 1 User selection is require d to configure this interface and this is the most common selection. Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller 1 Symbol PDT T erminal (MSI) Symbol PTC T erminal (T el[...]

  • Page 128

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 9-6 Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) Scan a bar code below to select a leading margin dura tion. A leadi ng marg in is the time that precedes the first bar of the scan , (in milliseconds). The minimum allowed value is 80 msec and th e maximum is 250 msec. This parameter accommodates olde r wand decoders whic h cannot hand[...]

  • Page 129

    Wand Emulatio n Interfac e 9-7 Polarity Scan a bar code below to select the po larity required by the decoder . Polarity determines how the sca nner's Wand Emulation inte rface creates the Digitized Barcode Patte rn (DBP). DBP is a digital signa l that represents the scanne d bar code. Different decode rs e xpect the DBP to be in a certain for[...]

  • Page 130

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 9-8 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 By default, the Wand Emulation interface sends data to the atta ched host in the same symbology that was decoded. This can be a problem for customers with older systems that do not recognize newer symbologies (for example, RSS). Enabling this parameter ign ores the original symbol[...]

  • Page 131

    Wand Emulatio n Interfac e 9-9 Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII By default, any cha racters that do not h ave a corresponding ch aracter in the Code 39 symbolog y set are replaced by a space. If this parameter is enabled, the data sent to the wand interfac e is enco ded in Co de 39 Full ASCII. This setting requires that the host be able to interpret C[...]

  • Page 132

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 9-10[...]

  • Page 133

    Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Connecting Using Scanner Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Sc[...]

  • Page 134

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 10-2[...]

  • Page 135

    Scanner Emulat ion Interf ace 10-3 Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the scan ner with a Sc anner Emula tion host. Use this mode when Sc anner Emulation communication is needed. In this mod e, the scanner connects to an external decoder or to a decoder integra ted in a mobile compu ter or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal. Throughout the[...]

  • Page 136

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 10-4 Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults T able 10-1 lists the defaults for the Scan ner Emulation host. T o cha nge any option, scan the app ropriate bar code(s) provided in the Scanner Emulation Host Parameters sectio n beginning on page page 10-5 . See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters fo r all user prefere[...]

  • Page 137

    Scanner Emulat ion Interf ace 10-5 Scanner Emulation Host Scan the bar code below to enable the Scanner Emulation host. Scanner Emulation Host Parameters Beep Style The Scanner Emulation h ost supports three b eep styles. • Beep On Successful T ransmit : The scanner beeps when the attached decoder issues the decode signa l to the scanne r , so th[...]

  • Page 138

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 10-6 Parameter Pass-Through The Scanner Emulation host can process parameter bar cod e messages and send them to th e attached decoder . In this way , customer s using Symbol compliant decoders can control the be havior of the entire system by scanning the necessary para meters only once. For example, to enable D 2 o[...]

  • Page 139

    Scanner Emulat ion Interf ace 10-7 Module Width The standard module width is 20 µs. For an extre mely slow decoder system, select 50 µs Module Width . Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 Scan the bar code below to enable or disable th e conversion of all bar code data to Code 39. Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion By default, any cha racters that do not [...]

  • Page 140

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 10-8 T ransmission T imeout The Scanner Emulation host transm its bar code data to the attached decode r and waits for the decoder to assert the Decode signa l, indicating successful transmiss ion. If, after a specified amount of time, the Decod e signal is not asserted (indicating that th e attached decoder has not [...]

  • Page 141

    Scanner Emulat ion Interf ace 10-9 Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characte rs the decoder does not recognize. Whe n Ignore Unknown Chara cters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps s ound. When Convert Error on Unknown Characters is select ed, bar codes containing at least one unk[...]

  • Page 142

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 10-10 Leading Margin (continued) Check For Decode LED The attached decoder norma lly asserts the Decode line to signal to the Scanner Emula tion host that it successfully decoded the transmitted bar code. Some decoders, however , do no t assert the Decode signal. In this case, the scanner emits transm it error b eeps[...]

  • Page 143

    123Scan Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 Communication with 123Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 123Scan Parameter [...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 11-2[...]

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    123Scan 11-3 Introduction 123Scan is a Windows ® -based utility that programs the sca nner with all para meters including ADF rules. An ADF rule modifies bar code data before it is sent to the host to ensure compatibility betw een bar coded data and the host applica tion. Scanners can b e programmed via PC download or by sca nning a sheet of bar c[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 11-4[...]

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    Symbologies Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3 Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3 Errors While S[...]

  • Page 148

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-2 Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-21 Enable/Disable Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 149

    Symbologies 12-3 Introduction This chapter describes symbology features and provides the programming bar co des for selecting these features. Before programming, follow the ins tructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started . The scanner is shipped with the settings shown in th e Symbolog y Parameter Defaults on page 12-4 (also see Appendix A, Standard De[...]

  • Page 150

    LS4208 Produc t Reference G uide 12-4 Symbology Parameter Defaults T able 12-1 lists the defaults for all symbologie s parameters. T o change any option , scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Symbologies Parame ters section beginning o n 12-7 . See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user prefere nces, hosts, symbologies and[...]

  • Page 151

    Symbologies 12-5 Set Length (s) for Code 39 2 to 55 12-23 Code 39 Check Di git Verification Disable 12- 24 T ransmit Code 39 Check Digit Disable 12-24 Code 39 Full ASCI I Conver sion Disable 12-25 Buffer Cod e 39 Disable 12-25 Code 93 Code 93 D isable 12-29 Set Length (s) for Code 93 4 to 55 12-29 Code 11 Code 11 D isable 12-31 Set Length s for Cod[...]

  • Page 152

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-6 RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) RSS 14 Disable 12-46 RSS Limited Disable 12-46 RSS Expanded Disable 12 -46 Convert RSS to UPC/EAN Disable 12- 47 Symbology - Specifi c Security Levels Redundancy Lev el 1 12-48 Security Level s 0 12-50 Bi-directiona l Redundancy Disable 12 -51 Intercharacter Gap Normal Interchara ct[...]

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    Symbologies 12-7 UPC/EAN Enable/Disable UPC-A/ UPC-E T o enable or disable UPC-A or UPC-E, scan the appropria te bar code below . * Enable UPC-A Disable UPC-A * Enable UPC-E Disable UPC-E[...]

  • Page 154

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-8 Enable/Disable UPC-E1 UPC-E1 is disabled by default. T o enable or disable UPC-E1, sca n the appropriate bar code belo w . UPC-E1 is no t a UCC (Uniform Code Counc il) approved symbology . Enable/Disable EAN-13/EAN-8 T o enable or disable EAN-13 or EAN-8, scan the ap propriate bar code below . Enable UPC-E1 * Di[...]

  • Page 155

    Symbologies 12-9 Enable/Disable Bookland EAN T o enable or disa ble Bookland EAN, s can the appropria te bar code below . If you enable Bookland EAN, select a Bookland ISBN Format on page 12-18 . Also sele ct either Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Suppleme ntals, or Enable 978 /979 Supplemental Mode in Decode UPC/ EAN/JAN Sup[...]

  • Page 156

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-10 • Enable Smart Supplemental Mode - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix liste d previously . • Supplemental User -Programmable T ype 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 3-digit u ser -defined prefix. Set this 3-digit prefix using Supplemental User -Programmable 1 . • Supplement[...]

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    Symbologies 12-11 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN S upplementals (continued) Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode Enable 977 Supplemental Mode Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode Enable 491 Supplemental Mode Enable Smart Supplemental Mode Supplemental User -Programmable T ype 1[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-12 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN S upplementals (continued) Supplemental User -Programmable T ype 1 and 2 Smart Supplemental Plus User -Programmable 1 Smart Supplemental Plus User -Programmable 1 and 2 Supplemental User -Programmable 1 Supplemental User -Programmable 2[...]

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    Symbologies 12-13 UPC/EAN/JAN Supple mental Redundancy With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplem entals or one of the supplemental mode s selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals is de coded before transmission. The range is from 2 to 22 times. Five or above i s recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symb[...]

  • Page 160

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-14 T ransmit UPC-E1 Check Digit The check digit is the last characte r of the symbol use d to verify the inte grity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code bel ow to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data . UPC-A Preamble P[...]

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    Symbologies 12-15 UPC-E Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character . Three options are given for transmitting UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System C haracter only , transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no p reamble transmitted. Scan a bar code be[...]

  • Page 162

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-16 UPC-E1 Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Cou ntry Code and System Character . Three options are given for transmitting UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only , transmit System Cha racter and Country Code (“0 ” for USA), and no p reamble transmi[...]

  • Page 163

    Symbologies 12-17 Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A Enable this to convert UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format be fore transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selectio ns (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). When disabled, UPC-E1 de coded data is transm itted as UPC-E1 data, w ithout conversion. EAN-8/JAN-[...]

  • Page 164

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-18 Bookland ISBN Format If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 12-9 , select one of the following formats for Bookland data: • Bookland ISBN-10 - The scanner reports Bookland data startin g with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with the special Bookland check digit for backward-c[...]

  • Page 165

    Symbologies 12-19 Code 128 Enable/Disable Code 128 T o enable or disable Code 128, sca n the appropriate bar code below . Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 T o enable or disa ble UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar cod e below . * Enable Code 128 Disable Code 128 * Enable UCC/EAN-128 Disable UCC/EAN-128[...]

  • Page 166

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-20 Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry . Scan the appropriate bar code below to ena ble or disable ISB T 128 . If necessary , the host must perfo rm concatenation o f the ISBT data. * Enable ISBT 128 Disable ISBT 128[...]

  • Page 167

    Symbologies 12-21 Code 39 Enable/Disable Code 39 T o enable or disable Code 39, scan the appro priate bar code below . Enable/Disable T r ioptic Code 39 T rioptic Code 39 is a va riant of Code 39 u sed in the marking of c omputer tape cartridges. T rioptic Code 39 symbols always conta in six characters. T o enable or disable T rioptic Code 39, sca [...]

  • Page 168

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-22 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Code 32 is a variant of Co de 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry . Scan the appropriate bar code b elow to enable or d isable converting Code 39 to Code 32. Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function. . Code 32 Prefix Scan the appropriate bar code belo w to ena[...]

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    Symbologies 12-23 Set Lengths for Code 39 he length of a c ode refers to the n umber of characters (i.e., human re adable characters), includ ing check digit(s) th e code con tains. Set lengths for Code 39 to any length, one o r two discrete lengths, or lengths within a sp ecific range. If Code 39 Full ASCII i s en abled, Length Within a Range or A[...]

  • Page 170

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-24 Code 39 Check Digit V erification When this feature is enab led, the scanner c hecks the integrity of all Code 39 symbo ls to verify that the data com plies with spe cified check digit algorithm. Only Code 39 symbols which include a modul o 43 check digit are decoded. Enable this feature if the Code 39 symbols [...]

  • Page 171

    Symbologies 12-25 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 3 9 which pairs characters to enco de the full ASCII character set. T o enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below . T rioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII ca nnot be enabled simultaneously . Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Co r[...]

  • Page 172

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-26 This feature affects Code 39 only . If selecting Buffer Code 39 , we recommend configurin g the scanner to dec ode Code 39 symbolog y only . While there is data in the transmission buffer , selecting Do Not Buffer Code 39 is not allowe d. The buffer h olds 200 bytes of information. T o disable Code 39 buffering[...]

  • Page 173

    Symbologies 12-27 Clear T ransmission Buffer T o clear the transmissio n buffer , scan the Clear Buffer bar code below , which contains only a start character , a dash (minus), and a stop character . • The scanner iss ues a short h igh/low/high beep. • The scanner erases th e transmission buffer . • No transmission occu rs. Because the Clear [...]

  • Page 174

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-28 Overfilling T ransmission Buffer The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the symbol just read results in an overflo w of the transmission buffer: • The scanner indicates tha t the symbol was rejected by issuing three long, high bee ps. • No transmission occurs . The data in the buffer is not affected. A[...]

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    Symbologies 12-29 Code 93 Enable/Disable Code 93 T o enable or disable Code 93, scan the appro priate bar code below . Set Lengths for Code 93 The length of a code re fers to the number of characters (i.e ., human readable characters), in cluding check digit(s) the code co ntains. Set lengths for Code 93 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, [...]

  • Page 176

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-30 Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Code 93 - One Discrete Length Code 93 - T wo Discrete Lengths Code 93 - Length Within Range Code 93 - Any Length[...]

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    Symbologies 12-31 Code 11 Code 11 T o enable or disable Code 11, scan the appro priate bar code below . Set Lengths for Code 11 The length of a code re fers to the number of characters (i.e ., human readable characters), in cluding check digit(s) the code co ntains. Set lengths for Code 11 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths with[...]

  • Page 178

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-32 Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Code 11 - One Discrete Length Code 11 - T wo Discrete Lengths Code 11 - Length Within Range Code 11 - Any Length[...]

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    Symbologies 12-33 Code 11 Check Digit V erification This feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the da ta complies with the specifi ed check digit algorithm. This selects the che ck digit mechanism for the decoded Code 1 1 bar code. Th e options are to c heck for one chec k digit, check for two check[...]

  • Page 180

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-34 Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 T o enable or disable Inte rleaved 2 of 5, scan the approp riate bar code be low , and select an Interleaved 2 of 5 length from th e following pages. Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 The length of a code re fers to the number of characters (i.e ., hum[...]

  • Page 181

    Symbologies 12-35 Set Lengths for Interlea ved 2 of 5 (continued) I 2 of 5 Check Digit V erification When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specificatio n (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check digit algorithm. I [...]

  • Page 182

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-36 T ransmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code belo w to transmit I 2 of 5 data with or witho ut the check digit. Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 Enable this parameter to convert 14-charac ter I 2 of 5 codes to EA N-13, and transmit to the hos t as EAN-13. T o accomplish this , the I 2 of 5 code must b[...]

  • Page 183

    Symbologies 12-37 Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 T o enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, sca n the appropriate bar code below . Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 he length of a c ode refers to the n umber of characters (i.e., human re adable characters), includ ing check digit(s) th e code con tains. Set lengths for D 2 of 5 to a[...]

  • Page 184

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-38 Set Lengths for Discre te 2 of 5 (continued) D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length D 2 of 5 - T wo Discrete Lengths D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range D 2 of 5 - Any Length[...]

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    Symbologies 12-39 Chinese 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 T o enable or disable Chinese 2 of 5, scan the ap propriate bar code below . Enable Chinese 2 of 5 * Disable Chinese 2 of 5[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-40 Codabar (NW - 7) Enable/Disable Codabar T o enable or disable Codabar , sca n the appropriate bar code below . Set Lengths for Codabar The length of a code re fers to the number of characters (i.e ., human readable characters), in cluding check digit(s) the code co ntains. Set lengths for Codabar to any length,[...]

  • Page 187

    Symbologies 12-41 Set Lengths for C odabar (continued) . CLSI Editing When enabled, this pa rameter strips the start an d stop characters and in serts a space after the first, fifth , and tenth charact ers of a 14-character Codabar symbol. En able this feature if your host system requires this d ata format. Symbol length does not include start and [...]

  • Page 188

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-42 NOTIS Editing When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if your ho st system requires this data format. Enable NOTIS Editing * Disable NOTIS Editing[...]

  • Page 189

    Symbologies 12-43 MSI Enable/Disable MSI T o enable or disa ble MSI, scan the a ppropriate bar code below . Set Lengths for MSI The length of a code re fers to the number of characters (i.e ., human readable characters), in cluding check digit(s) the code co ntains. Set lengths for MSI to any length, one or two discr ete lengths, or lengths within [...]

  • Page 190

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-44 Set Lengths for MSI (continued) MSI Check Digits With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandat ory and always verified by th e reader . The second check digit is option al. If the MS I codes include two check digits, scan the T wo MSI Check D igits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit. See MS[...]

  • Page 191

    Symbologies 12-45 T ransmit MSI Check Digit(s) Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the che ck digit. MSI Check Digit Algorithm T wo algorithms are possible for the verification of th e second MS I check digit. Select the bar c ode below correspond ing to the algorithm used to encode your check digit. T ransmit M[...]

  • Page 192

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-46 RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) The variants of RSS are RSS 14, RSS Expanded and RSS Limited. RSS 14 and RSS Expanded inc lude stacked versio ns. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disab le each variant of RSS. Enable RSS 14 * Disable RSS 14 Enable RSS Limited * Disable RSS Limited Enable RSS Expand[...]

  • Page 193

    Symbologies 12-47 Convert RSS to UPC/EAN This parameter only ap plies to RSS-14 and RSS Limited symbols not dec oded as part of a Co mposite symbol. Ena ble this to strip t he leading '010' from RSS-14 and RSS Limited sym bols encoding a single zero as the first digit, and report th e bar code as EAN-13. For bar codes beginning with two o[...]

  • Page 194

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-48 Symbology - Specific Security Levels Redundancy Level The scanner offers four levels of decode red undancy . Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality . As redundancy levels increase, the scanner’ s aggressiveness dec reases. Select the redundan cy level appropriate fo r the ba[...]

  • Page 195

    Symbologies 12-49 Redundancy Level (continued ) *Redundancy Level 1 Redundancy Level 2 Redundancy Level 3 Redundancy Level 4[...]

  • Page 196

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-50 Security Level The scanner offers four levels of decode se curity for delta bar c odes, which include the Code 128 family , UPC/EAN, and Code 93. Select increasing levels of security for decreasin g levels of bar code quality . There is an inverse relationship between securi ty a nd scanner aggressivenes s, so [...]

  • Page 197

    Symbologies 12-51 Bi-directional Redundancy Enable Bi-directional Red undancy to add se curity to linear code typ e security levels. When enabled, a bar c ode must be succes sf ully scanned in both directions (for ward and reverse) before reporting a good de code. Intercharacter Gap The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies ha ve an intercharacte r gap t[...]

  • Page 198

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 12-52 Report V ersion Scan the bar code below to report the software revision installed in the scanner’ s primary microprocessor . Report MIMIC V ersion Scan the bar co de below to report the MIMIC s oftware revision installe d in the scanner’ s secondary microprocessor . Symbol scann ers that do not use MIMIC ar[...]

  • Page 199

    Miscellaneous Scanner Options Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 13-2[...]

  • Page 201

    Miscellaneous Scanne r Options 13-3 Introduction This chapter includes comm only used bar cod es to customize how data is transmitted to the ho st device. Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting Program ming Guid e p/n 72-69680-xx for further customizatio n options. The scanner ships with the settings show n in the Miscellaneous Scan ner Options Defa[...]

  • Page 202

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 13-4 Miscellaneous Parameter Defaults T able 13-1 lists th e defaults for misce llaneous scanner o ptions parameters . If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Miscellaneous Sca nner Parameters section be ginning on page 13-5 . See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters fo r[...]

  • Page 203

    Miscellaneous Scanne r Options 13-5 Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters T ransmit Code ID Character A Code ID character iden tifies the code type of a scanned bar co de. This may be useful when the scanner is de coding more than o ne code type. In addition to any single charac ter prefix already selecte d, the Code ID character is inserted between the[...]

  • Page 204

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 13-6 Prefix/Suffix V alues (continued) Scan Data T rans mission Format T o change the scan data format, sca n Scan Options and one of the following fou r bar codes corresp onding to the desired format: • Data As Is • <DA T A> <SUFFIX> • <PREFIX> <DA T A> • <PREFIX> <DA T A>[...]

  • Page 205

    Miscellaneous Scanne r Options 13-7 Scan Data T ransmissio n Format (continued) Scan Options * Data As Is <DA T A> <SUFFIX> <PREFIX> <DA T A> <PREFIX> <DA T A> <SUFFIX> Enter Data Fo rmat Ca ncel[...]

  • Page 206

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 13-8 FN1 Substitution V alues The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a n FN1 substitution fe ature. Whe n enabled any FN1 ch aracter (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code is substituted with a value. This valu e defaults to 7013 (Enter Key). T o select an FN1 substitution value via bar code menus: 1. Scan the bar code b[...]

  • Page 207

    Miscellaneous Scanne r Options 13-9 Synapse Interface The auto-detection of a Synapse cable varies in duration dependi ng on the type of Synapse connection. If a scanner is conn ected to another scanner us ing a Synapse ca ble, use the Auxiliary Syna pse Port connection. In all other cases, where the cable is used, the default setting is recommende[...]

  • Page 208

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 13-10[...]

  • Page 209

    Advanced Data Formatting Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-[...]

  • Page 210

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-2 Pad Data with Zeros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-33 Beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1[...]

  • Page 211

    Advanced Data Formatting 14-3 Introduction Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing da ta before tran smission to your host device. Scan data can be edited to suit your particular requirements. ADF can be implemented by scan ning a related series of bar codes, which begin o n page 14-7 , or by installing the 123Scan utility (s ee Ch[...]

  • Page 212

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-4 ADF Bar Code Menu Example This section pr ovides an example o f how ADF rules a re entered and us ed for scan data. An auto parts d istribution center want s to encode manufacture r ID, part number , and destination code into their own Co de 128 ba r codes. The distribution center also has p roducts that carry U[...]

  • Page 213

    Advanced Data Formatting 14-5 Alternate Rule Sets ADF rules may be gro uped into one of fou r alternate sets whic h can be turned o n and off when nee ded. This is us eful when you wa nt to format the same message in different ways. For ex ample, a Code 128 bar code contains the following information: Class (2 digits), Stock Number (8) digits, Pric[...]

  • Page 214

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-6 Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) The order of programming individual rules is important .The most general rule should be programmed la st. All programmed rules are stored in a buffer . As they are programmed , they are stored at the “top” of a rules list. If three rul es have been created, the list w ould be c[...]

  • Page 215

    Advanced Data Formatting 14-7 Special Commands Pause Duration This parameter along with the Se nd Pause parameter on p age 14-24 allows a pause to be inserted in the data tran smission. Pauses are set by scann ing a two-digit numbe r (i.e., two bar codes), and are measur ed in 0.1 second intervals. For example, scanning b ar codes “0” and “1?[...]

  • Page 216

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-8 Erase Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules. Quit Entering Rules Scan this bar code to quit entering rules. Quit Entering Rules Erase Criteria And Start Again Erase Actions And Start Again Erase Previously Saved Rule Erase All Rules[...]

  • Page 217

    Advanced Data Formatting 14-9 Disable Rule Set Use these bar codes to disable rule sets. Disable Rule Set 1 Disable Rule Set 2 Disable Rule Set 3 Disable Rule Set 4 Disable All Rule S ets[...]

  • Page 218

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-10 Criteria Code T ypes Select any number of c ode types to be affected . All selected codes must be scanned in successio n, prior to selecting other crit eria. If a code type is not selected, all code types are affect ed. Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria . Code 39 Coda[...]

  • Page 219

    Advanced Data Formatting 14-11 Code T ypes (continued) D 2 OF 5 IA T A 2 OF 5 I 2 OF 5 Code 93 UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 EAN-13[...]

  • Page 220

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-12 Code T ypes (continued) MSI UCC/EAN 128 UPC-E1 Bookland EAN T rioptic Code 39 Code 11[...]

  • Page 221

    Advanced Data Formatting 14-13 Code Lengths Define the number of characters the sele cted code type must contain. If a code length is not selected, selected co de types of any length ar e affected . Scan these bar codes to define the number of char acters the selected code types must contain. Select one length per rule only . 1 Character 2 Characte[...]

  • Page 222

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-14 Code Lengths (continued) 8 Characters 9Characters 10 Characters 11Characters 12 Characters 13Characters 14 Characters[...]

  • Page 223

    Advanced Data Formatting 14-15 Code Lengths (continued) 15 Characters 16 Characters 17 Characters 18 Characters 19 Characters 20 Characters 21 Characters 22 Characters[...]

  • Page 224

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-16 Code Lengths (continued) 23 Characters 24 Characters 25 Characters 26 Characters 27 Characters 28 Characters 29 Characters 30 Characters[...]

  • Page 225

    Advanced Data Formatting 14-17 Message Containing A Specific Data String Use this feature to select whether the formatting affects data th at begins with a specific character or data string, or contain s a specific character or data string. There are 4 features: • Specific String at Start • Specific String, Any Location • Any Message OK • R[...]

  • Page 226

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-18 Numeric Keypad Bar codes on th is page should not be confuse d with those on the alphanumeric keyboard. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7[...]

  • Page 227

    Advanced Data Formatting 14-19 Numeric Keypad (continued) Rule Belongs T o Set Select the set a rule belongs to. (There are four possible rule sets.) See Alternate Rule Sets on page 14-5 for more information about rule sets. Scan a bar code below to select whic h set a rule belongs to. 8 9 Cancel Rule Belongs T o Set 1 Rule Belongs T o Set 2 Rule B[...]

  • Page 228

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-20 Actions Select how to format the data for transmission. Send Data Send all data that remains, se nd all data up to a spec ific character selected from the Alphan umeric Keyboard on page 14-77 , or send the next N characters. N = any number from 1 to 254, selected from the Alph anumeric Keyboard . Use these bar [...]

  • Page 229

    Advanced Data Formatting 14-21 Send Data (continued) Send Next 6 Characters Send Next 7 Characters Send Next 8 Characters Send Next 9 Characters Send Next 10 Characters Send Next 11 Characters Send Next 12 Characters Send Next 13 Characters[...]

  • Page 230

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-22 Send Data (continued) Send Next 14 Characters Send Next 15 Characters Send Next 16 Characters Send Next 17 Characters Send Next 18 Characters Send Next 19 Characters Send Next 20 Characters[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-23 Setup Field(s) T able 14-1. Setup Fi eld(s) Definitions Parameter Description Page Move Cursor Move Cursor to a Character Scan the Move Curs or T o Ch aracter bar code on page 14-24, then any printable ASCII charac ter from the Alphanumeric Keyboard . When this is used, the cursor moves to the position after the matc [...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-24 Move Cursor Scan a bar code below to move the cursor in relation to a s pecified character . Then enter a character by scanning a ba r code fr om the Alphanumeric Keyboard beginn ing on page 14-77. If there is no match when the rule is interpreted and the ru le fails, the next rule is checked. Send Pause Scan t[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-25 Skip Ahead (continued) Skip Ahead 3 Characters Skip Ahead 4 Characters Skip Ahead 5 Characters Skip Ahead 6 Characters Skip Ahead 7 Characters Skip Ahead 8 Characters Skip Ahead 9 Characters Skip Ahead 10 Characters[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-26 Skip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters. Skip Back 1 Character Skip Back 2 Characters Skip Back 3 Characters Skip Back 4 Characters Skip Back 5 Characters Skip Back 6 Characters Skip Back 7 Characters[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-27 Skip Back (continued) Send Preset V alue Use these bar codes to send preset values. These values must be set using the Scan Prefix and Scan Suffix bar co des on page 13-6 . Skip Back 8 Characters Skip Back 9 Characters Skip Back 10 Characters Send Prefix Send Suffix[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-28 Modify Data Modify data in the ways listed. The following actions work for all send commands that follow it within a rule. If pad zeros to length 6, send next 3 characters, stop pa dding, send next 5 characters is progra mmed , three zeros are added to the first send, and the next send is unaffected by the padd[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-29 Pad Data with Spaces T o pad data to the left, scan th e bar code containing the desir ed number of spa ces. This parameter is activated by Send command s. Pad Spaces T o Length 1 Pad Spaces T o Length 2 Pad Spaces T o Length 3 Pad Spaces T o Length 4 Pad Spaces T o Length 5 Pad Spaces T o Length 6 Pad Spaces T o Leng[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-30 Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces T o Length 9 Pad Spaces T o Length 10 Pad Spaces T o Length 11 Pad Spaces T o Length 12 Pad Spaces T o Length 13 Pad Spaces T o Length 14 Pad Spaces T o Length 15 Pad Spaces T o Length 16[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-31 Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces T o Length 17 Pad Spaces T o Length 18 Pad Spaces T o Length 19 Pad Spaces T o Length 20 Pad Spaces T o Length 21 Pad Spaces T o Length 22 Pad Spaces T o Length 23[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-32 Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces T o Length 24 Pad Spaces T o Length 25 Pad Spaces T o Length 26 Pad Spaces T o Length 27 Pad Spaces T o Length 28 Pad Spaces T o Length 29 Pad Spaces T o Length 30 Stop Pad Spaces[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-33 Pad Data with Zeros T o pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros . This parameter is activated by Send comma nds . Pad Zeros T o Length 1 Pad Zeros T o Length 2 Pad Zeros T o Length 3 Pad Zeros T o Length 4 Pad Zeros T o Length 5 Pad Zeros T o Length 6 Pad Zeros T o Length 7 Pad Z[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-34 Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros T o Length 9 Pad Zeros T o Length 10 Pad Zeros T o Length 11 Pad Zeros T o Length 12 Pad Zeros T o Length 13 Pad Zeros T o Length 14 Pad Zeros T o Length 15 Pad Zeros T o Length 16[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-35 Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros T o Length 17 Pad Zeros T o Length 18 Pad Zeros T o Length 19 Pad Zeros T o Length 20 Pad Zeros T o Length 21 Pad Zeros T o Length 22 Pad Zeros T o Length 23 Pad Zeros T o Length 24[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-36 Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros T o Length 25 Pad Zeros T o Length 26 Pad Zeros T o Length 27 Pad Zeros T o Length 28 Pad Zeros T o Length 29 Pad Zeros T o Length 30 Stop Pad Zeros[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-37 Beeps Select a beep sequence for each ADF rule. Beep Once Beep T wice Beep Three T imes[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-38 Send Key stroke (Control Charac ters and Keyboard Characters) Control Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the desired keystroke Send Control 2 Send Control A Send Control B Send Control C Send Control D Send Control E Send Control F Send Control G[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-39 Control Characters (continued) Send Control H Send Control I Send Control J Send Control K Send Control L Send Control M Send Control N Send Control O[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-40 Control Characters (continued) Send Control P Send Control Q Send Control R Send Control S Send Control T Send Control U Send Control V Send Control W[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-41 Control Characters (continued) Send Control X Send Control Y Send Control Z Send Control [ Send Control Send Control ] Send Control 6 Send Control -[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-42 Keyboard Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the desired keyboard characters Send Space Send ! Send “ Send # Send $ Send % Send & Send ‘[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-43 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send ( Send ) Send * Send + Send , Send - Send . Send /[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-44 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send 0 Send 1 Send 2 Send 3 Send 4 Send 5 Send 6 Send 7[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-45 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send 8 Send 9 Send : Send ; Send < Send = Send > Send ?[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-46 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send @ Send A Send B Send C Send D Send E Send F Send G[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-47 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send H Send I Send J Send K Send L Send M Send N Send O[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-48 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send P Send Q Send R Send S Send T Send U Send V Send W[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-49 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send X Send Y Send Z Send [ Send Send ] Send ^ Send _[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-50 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send ` Send a Send b Send c Send d Send e Send f Send g[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-51 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send h Send i Send j Send k Send l Send m Send n Send o[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-52 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send p Send q Send r Send s Send t Send u Send v Send w[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-53 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send x Send y Send z Send { Send | Send } Send ~[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-54 Send AL T Characters Send Alt 2 Send Alt A Send Alt B Send Alt C Send Alt D Send Alt E Send Alt F Send Alt G[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-55 Send AL T Characters (continued) Send Alt H Send Alt I Send Alt J Send Alt K Send Alt L Send Alt M Send Alt N Send Alt O[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-56 Send AL T Characters (continued) Send Alt P Send Alt Q Send Alt R Send Alt S Send Alt T Send Alt U Send Alt V Send Alt W[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-57 Send AL T Characters (continued) Send Alt X Send Alt Y Send Alt Z Send Alt [ Send Alt Send Alt ] Send Alt 6 Send Alt -[...]

  • Page 266

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-58 Send Keypad Characters Send Keypad * Send Keypad + Send Keypad - Send Keypad . Send Keypad / Send Keypad 0 Send Keypad 1 Send Keypad 2[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-59 Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Keypad 3 Send Keypad 4 Send Keypad 5 Send Keypad 6 Send Keypad 7 Send Keypad 8 Send Keypad 9 Send Keypad Enter[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-60 Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Keypad Numlock NUM LOCK Send Break Key Send Delete Key Send Page Up Key Send End Key Send Page Down Key Send Pause Key Send Scroll Lock Key[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-61 Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Backspace Key Send T ab Key Send Print Screen Key Send Insert Key Send Home Key Send Ent er Key Send Escape Key Send Up Arrow Key[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-62 Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Down Arrow Key Send Left Arrow Key Send Right Arrow Key[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-63 Send Function Key Send F1 Key Send F2 Key Send F3 Key Send F4 Key Send F5 Key Send F6 Key[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-64 Send Function Key (continued) Send F7 Key Send F8 Key Send F9 Key Send F10 Key Send F11 Key Send F12 Key Send F13 Key Send F14 Key[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-65 Send Function Key (continued) Send F15 Key Send F16 Key Send F17 Key Send F18 Key Send F19 Key Send F20 Key Send F21 Key Send F22 Key[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-66 Send Function Key (continued) Send F23 Key Send F24 Key Send PF1 Key Send PF2 Key Send PF3 Key Send PF4 Key Send PF5 Key Send PF6 Key[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-67 Send Function Key (continued) Send PF7 Key Send PF8 Key Send PF9 Key Send PF10 Key Send PF11 Key Send PF12 Key Send PF13 Key Send PF14 Key[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-68 Send Function Key (continued) Send PF15 Key Send PF16 Key Send PF17 Key Send PF18 Key Send PF19 Key Send PF20 Key Send PF21 Key Send PF22 Key[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-69 Send Function Key (continued) Send PF23 Key Send PF24 Key Send PF25 Key Send PF26 Key Send PF27 Key Send PF28 Key Send PF29 Key Send PF30 Key[...]

  • Page 278

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-70 Send Right Control Key The “Send Right Control Key” action sends a tap (press and releas e) of the Right Control Key . Send Right Control Key Send Graphic User Inte rface (GUI) Characters The “Send Graphic User Interface Character” actions tap the sp ecified key while holding the System Dependent Graphi[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-71 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI 6 Send GUI 7 Send GUI 8 Send GUI 9 Send GUI A Send GUI B Send GUI C[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-72 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI D Send GUI E Send GUI F Send GUI G Send GUI H Send GUI I Send GUI J[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-73 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI K Send GUI L Send GUI M Send GUI N Send GUI O Send GUI P Send GUI Q[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-74 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI R Send GUI S Send GUI T Send GUI U Send GUI V Send GUI W Send GUI X[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-75 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI Y Send GUI Z[...]

  • Page 284

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-76 T urn On/Off Rule Sets Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off. T urn On Rule Se t 1 T urn On Rule Set 2 T urn On Rule Se t 3 T urn On Rule Set 4 T urn Off Rule S et 1 T urn Off Rule Set 2 T urn Off Rule S et 3 T urn Off Rule Set 4[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-77 Alphanumeric Keyboard Space # $ % * + - (Dash) .[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-78 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) / ! “ & “ ( )[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-79 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) : ; < = > ? @[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-80 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) [ ] ^ _ (Underscore) `[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-81 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) Bar codes on this p age should not b e confused with those on the numeric keypad. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-82 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) 7 8 9 A B C D[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-83 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) E F G H I J K L[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-84 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) M N O P Q R S T[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-85 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) U V W X Y Z Cancel End of Message[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-86 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) a b c d e f g h[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-87 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) i j k l m n o[...]

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    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-88 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) p q r s t u v[...]

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    Advanced Data Formatting 14-89 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) w x y z { | } ~[...]

  • Page 298

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide 14-90[...]

  • Page 299

    Standard Default Parameters T able A-1. Standard Def ault Parameters T able Parameter Default Page Number User Preferences Set Default Parameter Restore Defaults 4-5 Beeper T one Medium 4-6 Beeper Volume High 4-6 Power Mode Continuous On 4-7 Scan Pattern Multi-line Always Raster 4-7 Scan Line Width Full Width 4-8 Laser On T ime 3.0 Sec 4-8 Beep Aft[...]

  • Page 300

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide A-2 Country T ypes (Country Codes) North American 5-3 Ignore Unkno wn Characters Send 5-3 Keystroke Delay No Delay 5-8 Intra-Keys troke Delay Disable 5-8 Alternate N umeric Keypad Emul ation Disable 5-9 Caps Lock On Disable 5-9 Caps Lock Override Disable 5- 9 Convert We dge Data No Conver t 5-10 Function Key Mapping [...]

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    Standard Default Parameters A-3 USB Host Parameters USB Device T ype HID Keyboard Emul ation 7-5 USB Country Keyboard T ypes (Country Codes) North American 7-6 USB Keystroke Delay No Delay 7-8 USB CAPS Lock Override Disable 7-8 USB Ignore Unknown Characters Send 7-9 Emulate Ke ypad Disab le 7-9 USB FN1 Substitution Disable 7- 10 Function Key Mappin[...]

  • Page 302

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide A-4 Convert Ne wer Code T ypes Convert Newer Co de T y pes 10 -6 Module Width 20 µs 10-7 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 Do Not Convert Bar Codes to Code 39 10-7 Code 39 Full ASCI I Conver sion Disable 10-7 T ran smission T imeout 3 Sec 10- 8 Ignore Unk nown Characte rs Ignore Un known Charact ers 10-9 Leading Marg[...]

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    Standard Defau lt Parameters A-5 EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Disable 12-17 Bookland ISBN Format ISBN-10 12-18 UCC Coupon Extend ed Code Disable 12-18 Code 128 Code 128 Enable 12 -19 UCC/EAN-128 Enable 12-19 ISBT 128 (non -concatena ted) Enable 12- 20 Code 39 Code 39 Enable 12-21 T rioptic Code 39 Dis able 12- 21 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Pharmacy [...]

  • Page 304

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide A-6 Set Length s for I 2 of 5 14 12-34 I 2 of 5 Check Digit V erifi cation Disable 12- 35 T ran smit I 2 of 5 Chec k Digit Disable 12 -36 Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 1 3 Dis able 12 -36 Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) Discrete 2 of 5 D isable 12 -37 Set Length (s) for D 2 of 5 12 12 -37 Chinese 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Ch inese 2 of [...]

  • Page 305

    Standard Default Parameters A-7 Security Level s 0 12-50 Bi-directiona l Redundancy Disable 12 -51 Intercharacter Gap Normal Interchara cter Gap 12-51 Report V ersion 12-52 Report MIMIC V ersion 12-52 Report Synapse Cable 12-52 Miscellaneous Scanner Options T ran smit Code ID Charac ter No ne 13- 5 Prefix V alue 7013 <CR><LF> 13-5 Suffi[...]

  • Page 306

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide A-8[...]

  • Page 307

    Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 AIM Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4[...]

  • Page 308

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide B-2[...]

  • Page 309

    Programming Reference B-3 Symbol Code Identifiers T able B-1. Symbol Code Characters Code Character Code T ype A UPC/EAN B Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32 C Codabar D Code 128, ISBT 128 E Code 93 F Interleaved 2 of 5 G Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5 IA T A H Code 11 JM S I K UCC/EAN-128 L Bookland EAN M T riop tic Code 39 N Cou pon Code R[...]

  • Page 310

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide B-4 AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three -character string ]cm where: ] = Flag Character (ASCII 93) c = Code Character (see T able B-2 ) m = Modifier Ch aracter (see T able B-3 ) The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on T able B-3 . T able B-2. Aim Code Ch[...]

  • Page 311

    Programming Reference B-5 Code 128 0 Standard data packe t, no Function code 1 in first symbol posit ion. 1 Function code 1 in fi rst symbol character posit ion. 2 Function code 1 in seco nd symbol character po sition. Example: A Cod e (EAN) 128 bar code with Functi on 1 charact er FNC1 in the first position, AIMID is transmitted as ] C1 AIMID I 2 [...]

  • Page 312

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide B-6[...]

  • Page 313

    Sample Bar Codes Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3 UPC/EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 314

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide C-2[...]

  • Page 315

    Sample Bar Codes C-3 Code 39 UPC/EAN UPC-A, 100% EAN-13, 100% Code 128 123ABC 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 0 12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234[...]

  • Page 316

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide C-4 Interleaved 2 of 5 RSS RSS variants must be enabled to read the bar codes below (see RSS (Reduced Space Symbo logy) on page 12- 46). RSS 102938475 60192837 46501928374 6029478450 366523 (RSS Expanded Stacked) 1234890hjio990 0mnb (RSS Expanded) 08672345650 916 (RSS Limited) 12345678901231[...]

  • Page 317

    Sample Bar Codes C-5 RSS-14 5543219867 3467 (RSS-14 T runcated) 90876523412 674 (RSS-14 Stacked) 7812346570 9811 (RSS-14 Stacked Om ni-Directional)[...]

  • Page 318

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide C-6[...]

  • Page 319

    Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3 Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 320

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide D-2[...]

  • Page 321

    Numeric Bar Codes D-3 Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s). 0 1 2 3 4 5[...]

  • Page 322

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide D-4 Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s). Cancel T o correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below . 6 7 8 9 Cancel[...]

  • Page 323

    ASCII Character Sets T able E-1. ASCII V alue Standar d Default Parameters T able ASCII V alue Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Character Key stroke 1000 %U CTRL 2 1001 $A CTRL A 1002 $B CTRL B 1003 $C CTRL C 1004 $D CTRL D 1005 $E CTRL E 1006 $F CTRL F 1007 $G CTRL G 1008 $H CTRL H/ BACKSPACE 1 1009 $I CTRL I/ HORIZONT AL T AB 1 1010 $J CTRL J 1011 $K CT[...]

  • Page 324

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide E-2 1013 $M CTRL M/ ENTER 1 1014 $N CTRL N 1015 $O CTRL O 1016 $P CTRL P 1017 $Q CTRL Q 1018 $R CTRL R 1019 $S CTRL S 1020 $T CTRL T 1021 $U CTRL U 1022 $V CTRL V 1023 $W CTRL W 1024 $X CTRL X 1025 $Y CTRL Y 1026 $Z CTRL Z 1027 %A CTRL [ 1028 %B CTRL 1029 %C CTRL ] 1030 %D CTRL 6 1031 %E CTRL - 1032 Space Space 103[...]

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    ASCII Character Sets E-3 1041 /I ) 1042 /J * 1043 /K + 1044 /L , 1045 - - 1046 . . 1047 /o / 1048 0 0 1049 1 1 1050 2 2 1051 3 3 1052 4 4 1053 5 5 1054 6 6 1055 7 7 1056 8 8 1057 9 9 1058 /Z : 1059 %F ; 1060 %G < 1061 %H = 1062 %I > 1063 %J ? 1064 %V @ 1065 A A 1066 B B 1067 C C 1068 D D T able E-1. ASCII Value Standard De fault Parameters T [...]

  • Page 326

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide E-4 1069 E E 1070 F F 1071 G G 1072 H H 1073 I I 1074 J J 1075 K K 1076 L L 1077 M M 1078 N N 1079 O O 1080 P P 1081 Q Q 1082 R R 1083 S S 1084 T T 1085 U U 1086 V V 1087 W W 1088 X X 1089 Y Y 1090 Z Z 1091 %K [ 1092 %L 1093 %M ] 1094 %N ^ 1095 %O _ 1096 %W ‘ T able E-1. ASCII Value Standard De fault Parameters T[...]

  • Page 327

    ASCII Character Sets E-5 1097 +A a 1098 +B b 1099 +C c 1100 +D d 1101 +E e 1102 +F f 1103 +G g 1104 +H h 1105 +I i 1106 +J j 1107 +K k 1108 +L l 1109 +M m 1110 +N n 1111 +O o 1112 +P p 1113 +Q q 1114 +R r 1115 +S s 1116 +T t 1117 +U u 1118 +V v 1119 +W w 1120 +X x 1121 +Y y 1122 +Z z 1123 %P { 1124 %Q I T able E-1. ASCII Value Standard De fault Par[...]

  • Page 328

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide E-6 1125 %R } 1126 %S ~ The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the un bolded keystroke is sent. T able E-2. AL T Key Standard Default T ables AL T Key s Key stroke 2064 AL T 2 2065 AL T A 2066 AL T B 2067 AL T C 2068 AL T D 2069 AL T E 2070 AL T F 2071 AL T G 2072 [...]

  • Page 329

    ASCII Character Sets E-7 T able E-3. Misc. Key Standard Default T able Misc. Key Key stroke 3001 P A 1 3002 P A 2 3003 CMD 1 3004 CMD 2 3005 CMD 3 3006 CMD 4 3007 CMD 5 3008 CMD 6 3009 CMD 7 3010 CMD 8 3011 CMD 9 3012 CMD 10 3013 CMD 11 3014 CMD 12 3015 CMD 13 3016 CMD 14 T able E-4. GUI Shift Key s GUI Shift Keys The Apple ™ iMac keyboard has an[...]

  • Page 330

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide E-8 3068 GUI D 3069 GUI E 3070 G UI F 3071 GUI G 3072 GUI H 3073 GUI I 3074 GUI J 3075 GUI K 3076 G UI L 3077 GU I M 3078 GUI N 3079 GUI O 3080 GUI P 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090 GUI Z T able E-5. PF Key Standard Default T able PF Key s Key st[...]

  • Page 331

    ASCII Character Sets E-9 4010 PF 10 4011 PF 11 4012 PF 12 4013 PF 13 4014 PF 14 4015 PF 15 4016 PF 16 T able E-6. F key St andard Default T able F K e ys K e ys t r o k e 5001 F 1 5002 F 2 5003 F 3 5004 F 4 5005 F 5 5006 F 6 5007 F 7 5008 F 8 5009 F 9 5010 F 10 5011 F 11 5012 F 12 5013 F 13 5014 F 14 5015 F 15 5016 F 16 5017 F 17 5018 F 18 5019 F 1[...]

  • Page 332

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide E-10 T able E-7. Numeric Ke y Standard Default T able Numeric Keypad Key stroke 6042 * 6043 + 6044 Undefi ned 6045 - 6046 . 6047 / 6048 0 6049 1 6050 2 6051 3 6052 4 6053 5 6054 6 6055 7 6056 8 6057 9 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lo ck T able E-8. Extended Keyp ad Standard Default T able Extended Keypad Key stroke 7001 Break [...]

  • Page 333

    ASCII Character Sets E-11 7013 Enter 7014 Escape 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Dn Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018 Right Arrow T able E-8. Extended Keypad Standard Default T able (Continued) Extended Keypad Key stroke[...]

  • Page 334

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide E-12[...]

  • Page 335

    Numerics 123Scan co nfigurat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 A actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-4 ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3, 14-20 move cursor . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 336

    LS4208 Product Reference G uide IN-2 pad zeros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-33 rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3 rules hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-6 send alt characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-54 send control characters . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 337

    Index IN-3 EAN-8/JAN-8 extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17 I 2 of 5 check digit verification . . . . . . 12-35 I 2 of 5 convert to EA N-13 . . . . . . . . . 12-36 I 2 of 5 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-34 I 2 of 5 transmit check digit . . . . . . . . 12-36 I 2 of 5, enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-34 interchara cter ga[...]

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