Programming Guide - 2D Image Scanners
Programming Guide - 2D Image Scanners
For
2D Image Scanners
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Settings and Programming
Scan a series of selected barcode patches printed in this manual to affect
setup and programming of your handheld 2D Image Reader. Decoding
options and interface protocols can be tailored to a specific application.
Setup parameters are stored in non-volatile memory in the scanner and are
retained even when power is off. Setup parameters change only when you
reset them.
You may need to hide adjacent code patches with your hand when scanning.
Programming Options
This section contains the following two divisions:
♦ Default factory device settings.
♦ Supported symbologies.
Parameter
User Preferences
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User Preferences
Parameter Scanning
To disable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan the Disable Parameter
Scanning bar code below. Note that the Set Defaults parameter bar code can
still be decoded. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, either scans
Enable Parameter Scanning or Set All Defaults.
Beeper Tone
To select a decode beep frequency (tone); scan the Low Frequency, Medium
Frequency, or High Frequency bar code.
Low Frequency
High Frequency
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Beeper Volume
To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High
Volume bar code.
Low Volume
Medium Volume
High Volume
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Trigger Modes
y Level - A trigger event activates decode processing, which
continues until the trigger event ends, a valid decode, or the
decode session time-out is reached.
Level
Presentation Mode
Host
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Power Mode
This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode
attempt. In low power mode, the decoder enters into a low power consumption
mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt. In continuous power
mode, power remains on after each decode attempt.
Continuous On
Note: This parameter only applies when Power Mode is set to Low Power.
1 Second
5 Seconds
1 Minute
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5 Minutes
15 Minutes
1 Hour
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Decode Session Timeout
This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues
during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from
0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default timeout is 9.9 seconds.
To set a Decode Session Timeout, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two
numeric bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Barcodes that correspond to the
desired on time. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. For example,
to set a Decode Session Timeout of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, and
then scan the 0 and 5 bar codes. To correct an error or change the selection,
scan Cancel barcode.
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Beep After Good Decode
Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the decoder issues a beep
signal after a good decode. If selecting Do Not Beep after Good Decode,
beeper signals are issued during parameter menu scanning and to indicate
error conditions.
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Imager Preferences
Gain 100
Exposure Time 10 ms
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Signature Capture Disable
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Decode Mode
By default, upon a trigger event, the decoder attempts to locate and decode
enabled bar codes within its field of view. The decoder remains in this mode as
long as the trigger is active or until a bar code is decoded.
Snapshot Mode
Use Snapshot Mode to capture a high-quality image and transmit it to the host.
To temporarily enter this mode scan the Snapshot Mode bar code. While in this
mode the decoder blinks the green LED at 1-second intervals to indicate it is
not in standard operating (decode) mode.
In Snapshot Mode, the decoder turns on the laser aiming pattern to highlight
the area to be captured in the image. The next trigger event instructs the
decoder to capture a high quality image and transmit it to the host. A short time
may pass (less than 2 seconds) between when the trigger is activated and the
image is captured as the decoder adjusts to the lighting conditions. Hold the
decoder steady until the image is captured, denoted by a single beep.
If a trigger event is not activated within the Snapshot Mode Timeout period,
the device returns to Decode Mode. Use Snapshot Mode Timeout to adjust
this timeout period. The default timeout period is 30 seconds.
To disable the laser aiming pattern during Snapshot Mode, see Snapshot
Aiming Pattern.
Use Video View Finder to enable Snapshot with Viewfinder Mode. In this
mode the decoder behaves as a video camera until the trigger is active, at
which time a Snapshot is performed as described above.
Snapshot Mode
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Video Mode
In this mode the decoder behaves as a video camera as long as the trigger is
active. When the trigger is released, the decoder returns to Decode Mode.
Scan this bar code to temporarily enter Video Capture Mode.
Video Mode
Focus Mode
Parameter # F0h, A6h
Select the Focus Mode to control the working range of the device. If Far Focus
is selected, the device is optimized to read at its far position. With Near Focus,
the device is optimized to read at its near position. Smart Focus toggles the
focus position after every frame.
Far Focus
Near Focus
Smart Focus
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Decoding Auto exposure
Select Enable Auto exposure to allow the device to control gain settings and
exposure (integration) time to best capture an image for the selected operation
mode.
Decoding Illumination
Selecting Enable Illumination causes the decoder to flash illumination on
every image capture to aid decoding. Select Disable Illumination to
prevent the decoder from using decoding illumination.
Enabling illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of
the illumination decreases as the distance to the target increases.
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Decode Aiming Pattern
This parameter only applies when in Decode Mode. Select Enable Decode
Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, or
Disable Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off.
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Image Capture Illumination
Selecting Enable Image Capture Illumination causes the decoder to flash on
every image capture. Select Disable Illumination to prevent the decoder from
using artificial illumination.
Gain
This parameter only applies when Decoding or Image Capture Auto exposure
is disabled. Gain is a means of amplifying the raw image data before it is
converted into 256 grayscale values. Increasing the gain increases brightness
and contrast, but also increases noise (undesired electrical fluctuations in the
image) which makes the image less attractive and/or harder to decode.
To set the manual gain, scan the bar code below followed by 3 bar codes from
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes, in the range of 79 to 127, representing the
value. The default is 100.
Set Gain
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Exposure Time
This parameter is only available when Image Capture Auto exposure is
disabled. Exposure Time controls the amount of time the CCD is allowed to
collect light, much like the shutter speed for a camera. Generally, the brighter
the environment, the lower the exposure time. Set the manual exposure time
to one of the following values: 5 ms, 10 ms, 15 ms, 20 ms, 25 ms, or 30 ms.
Increasing the exposure time past 20 ms in a handheld application increases
the risk of blurring the image due to hand jitter.
5 ms
10 ms
15 ms
20 ms
30 ms
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LED Illumination
Parameter # F0h, ADh
Select whether to use internal LED illumination, external illumination, or both.
This parameter only applies for decoding if Decoding Illumination is enabled or
for image capture if Image Capture Illumination is enabled. If Decoding
Illumination or Image Capture Illumination is disabled, all illumination is off for
that mode, regardless of this LED Illumination setting.
Internal Illumination
External Illumination
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Snapshot Aiming Pattern
Select Enable Snapshot Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern when in
Snapshot Mode, or Disable Snapshot Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern
off.
Image Cropping
This parameter crops a captured image. If Disable Image Cropping is selected,
the full 640 x 480 pixels are presented. If Enable is selected, the decoder crops
the image to the pixel addresses set in Crop to Pixel Addresses.
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Crop to Pixel Addresses
If Enable Image Cropping is selected, set the pixel addresses from (0, 0) to
(639,479) to crop to.
Columns are numbered from 0 to 639, rows from 0 to 479. Specify four values
for Top, Left, Bottom, and Right, where Top and Bottom correspond to row
pixel addresses, and Left and Right correspond to column pixel addresses. For
example, for a 4 row x 8 column image in the extreme bottom-right section of
the image set the following values:
Top = 476, Bottom = 479, Left = 632, Right = 639
To set the pixel address to crop to, scan each Pixel Address bar code followed
by three bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes which represent the
value. Leading zeros are required, so to enter a value of 3, for example, scan 0,
0, 3.
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Image Resolution
This option alters image resolution before compression. Multiple pixels are
combined to one pixel, resulting in a smaller image containing the original
content with reduced resolution.
Full Resolution
1/3 Resolution
1/2 Resolution
1/4 Resolution
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JPEG Image Options
JPEG images can be optimized for either size or for quality. Scan the Quality
Selector bar code to enter a quality value; the decoder then selects the
corresponding image size. Scan the Size Selector bar code to enter a size
value; the decoder then selects the best image quality.
If JPEG Quality Selector is selected, scan the JPEG Quality Value bar code
followed by 3 bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes corresponding
to a value from 5 to 100, where 100 represents the highest quality image.
If JPEG Size Selector is selected, scan JPEG Size Value followed by 3 bar
codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes corresponding to a value from 5
to 150 which represent the file size in multiples of 1024 bytes (1K). For
example, setting this value to 8 (008) permits the file size to be as large as
8192 bytes.
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Image File Format Selector
Select an image format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JPEG). The
decoder stores captured images in the selected format.
1 BPP
4 BPP
8 BPP
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Signature Capture
A signature capture bar code is a special-purpose symbology which delineates
a signature capture area in a document with a machine-readable format. The
recognition pattern is variable so it can optionally provide an index to various
signatures. The region inside the bar code pattern is considered the signature
capture area.
File Descriptor
Signature Image
Output Format Signature Type
Size (4 bytes)
(1 byte) (1 byte)
(BIG Endian) Signature Image
JPEG - 1
BMP - 3 1-8 0x00000400 0x00010203…..
TIFF - 4
To enable or disable Signature Capture, scan the appropriate bar code below.
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Signature Capture File Format Selector
Select a signature file format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JPEG).
The decoder stores captured signatures in the selected format.
1 BPP
4 BPP
8 BPP
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Signature Capture Width
The aspect ratio of the Signature Capture Width and Signature Capture Height
parameters must match that of the signature capture area. For example, a 4 x
1 inch signature capture area would require a 4 to 1 aspect ratio of width to
height.
To set the width of the signature capture box, scan the Signature Capture
Width bar code, followed by 3 bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes
corresponding to a value in the range of 001 to 640 decimal.
To set the height of the signature capture box, scan the Signature Capture
Height bar code, followed by 3 bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar
Codes corresponding to a value in the range of 001 to 480 decimal.
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Video View Finder
Select Enable Video View Finder to project the video view finder while in Image
Mode, or Disable Video View Finder to turn the video view finder off.
To set the Target Video Frame Size, scan the bar code below followed by two
bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes corresponding to the 100-byte
value from 800 to 3300 bytes. For example, to select 1500 bytes, enter 1, 5. To
select 900 bytes, enter 0, 9.
To set the Video View Finder Imager Size, scan the bar code below followed by
two bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes corresponding to the
100-byte value from 800 to 3000 bytes. For example, to select 1500 bytes,
enter 1, 5. To select 900 bytes, enter 0, 9.
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Serial Interface
Introduction
This chapter describes how to set up the decoder with a serial host. The serial
interface is used to connect the decoder to point-of sale devices, host
computers, or other devices with an available serial port (e.g., com port).
If the host is not listed in Table 8-2, refer to the documentation for the host
device to set communication parameters to match the host.
Note: The decoder uses TTL signal levels, which interface with most system
architectures. System architectures that use RS-232C signal levels require a
conversion circuitry.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated
with square.
The serial host type requires proper configuration of the sysconfig lines, and
typically require scanning bar code menus as part of initial configuration.
Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen.
When scanning from the screen is sure to set the document magnification to a
level where the bar code can be seen clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not
merging.
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Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences,
hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
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Serial Host Parameters
Various serial hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings as
indicated in table below. Selecting standard, ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode
A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron sets the defaults
listed below.
Terminal Specific Serial
Wincor-
Wincor- Nixdorf
Parameter ICL Fujitsu Nixdorf Mode Olivetti Omron
Mode A B/OPOS/
JPOS
Transmit Code ID Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
*In the Nixdorf Mode B, if CTS is Low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is High, the user can scan
bar codes.
**If Nixdorf Mode B is scanned without the decoder connected to the proper host, it may appear
unable to scan. If this happens, scan a different serial host type within 5 seconds of cycling power
to the decoder.
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Terminal Specific Code ID Characters
Wincor-N
Wincor- ixdorf
ICL Fujitsu Nixdorf Mode B/ Olivetti Omron
Mode A OPOS/
JPOS
UPC-A A A A A A A
UPC-E E E C C C E
EAN-8/JAN-8 FF FF B B B FF
EAN-13/JAN-13 F F A A A F
Bookland EAN F F A A A F
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Serial Host Types
To select a serial host interface, scan one of the following bar codes.
ICL Serial
Olivetti ORS4500
Omron
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*Scanning Enable Serial Host (No Variant) activates the serial driver, but does
not change port settings (e.g., parity, data bits, handshaking). Selecting
another serial host type bar code changes these settings.
OPOS/JPOS
Fujitsu Serial
Baud Rate
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the
decoder's baud 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.
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Baud Rate 9600
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Parity
A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character.
Select the parity type according to host device requirements.
Select Odd parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data,
to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
Select Even parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data,
to ensure that an even number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
Select None when no parity bit is required.
Odd
Even
None
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Stop Bit Select
The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of
transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next
character in the serial data stream. The number of stop bits selected (one or
two) depends on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to
accommodate. Set the number of stop bits to match host device requirements.
1 Stop Bit
2 Stop Bits
Data Bits
This parameter allows the decoder to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or
8-bit ASCII protocol.
7-Bit
8-Bit
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Check Receive Errors
Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters
are checked. The parity value of received characters is verified against the
parity parameter selected above.
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Hardware Handshaking
The data interface consists of a serial port designed to operate either with or
without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to
Send (CTS).
If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is not selected, scan data is transmitted as
it becomes available. If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data
is transmitted according to the following sequence:
y The decoder reads the CTS line for activity. If CTS is asserted, the
decoder waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out for the host to
de-assert the CTS line. If, after Host Serial Response Time-out
(default), the CTS line is still asserted, the decoder sounds a
transmit error, and any scanned data is lost.
y When the CTS line is de-asserted, the decoder asserts the RTS
line and waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out for the host to
assert CTS. When the host asserts CTS, data is transmitted. If,
after Host Serial Response Time-out (default), the CTS line is not
asserted, the decoder sounds a transmit error, and discards the
data.
y When data transmission is complete, the decoder de-asserts RTS
10 msec after sending the last character.
y The host should respond by negating CTS. The decoder checks for
a de-asserted CTS upon the next transmission of data.
During the transmission of data, the CTS line should be asserted. If CTS is
deasserted for more than 50 ms between characters, the transmission is
aborted, the decoder sounds a transmission error, and the data is discarded.If
the above communication sequence fails, the decoder issues an error
indication. In this case, the data is lost and must be rescanned.If Hardware
Handshaking and Software Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware
Handshaking takes precedence.
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decoder issues an error indication and discards the data.
y RTS/CTS Option 3: When Option 3 is selected, the decoder asserts
RTS prior to any data transmission, regardless of the state of CTS.
The decoder waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out (default)
for CTS to be asserted. If CTS is not asserted during this time, the
decoder issues an error indication and discards the data. The
decoder de-asserts RTS when transmission is complete.
None
Standard RTS/CTS
RTS/CTS Option 1
RTS/CTS Option 2
RTS/CTS Option 3
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Software Handshaking
This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or
instead of, that offered by hardware handshaking. There are five options.
If Software Handshaking and Hardware Handshaking are both enabled,
Hardware Handshaking takes precedence.
y None: When this option is selected, data is transmitted immediately.
No response is expected from host.
y ACK/NAK: When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the
decoder expects either an ACK or NAK response from the host.
When a NAK is received, the decoder transmits the same data
again and waits for either an ACK or NAK. After three unsuccessful
attempts to send data when NAKs are received, the decoder issues
an error indication and discards the data.
y The decoder waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response
Time-out to receive an ACK or NAK. If the decoder does not get a
response in this time, it issues an error indication and discards the
data. There are no retries when a time-out occurs.
y ENQ: When this option is selected, the decoder waits for an ENQ
character from the host before transmitting data. If an ENQ is not
received within the Host Serial Response Time-out, the decoder
issues an error indication and discards the data. The host must
transmit an ENQ character at least every Host Serial Response
Time-out to prevent transmission errors.
y ACK/NAK with ENQ: This combines the two previous options. For
re-transmissions of data, due to a NAK from the host, an additional
ENQ is not required.
y • XON/XOFF: An XOFF character turns the decoder
transmission off until the decoder receives an XON character.
There are two situations for XON/XOFF:
y XOFF is received before the decoder has data to send. When the
decoder has data to send, it waits up to Host Serial Response
Time-out for an XON character before transmission. If the XON is
not received within this time, the decoder issues an error indication
and discards the data.
y XOFF is received during a transmission. Data transmission then
stops after sending the current byte. When the decoder receives an
XON character, it sends the rest of the data message. The decoder
waits indefinitely for the XON.
None
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ACK/NAK
ENQ
XON/XOFF
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Host Serial Response Time-out
This parameter specifies how long the decoder waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS
before determining that a transmission error has occurred. This only applies
when in one of the ACK/NAK Software Handshaking modes, or RTS/CTS
Hardware Handshaking option.
Minimum: 2 Sec
Medium: 5 Sec
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RTS Line State
This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code
below to select Low RTS or High RTS line state.
Beep on <BEL>
When this parameter is enabled, the decoder issues a beep when a <BEL>
character is detected on the serial line. <BEL> is issued to gain a user's
attention to an illegal entry or other important event.
Note: A NULL character must be sent to the decoder before BEL to ensure the
BEL character is processed correctly.
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Intercharacter Delay
This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character
transmissions.
Minimum: 0 msec
Low: 25 msec
High: 75 msec
Maximum: 99 msec
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Nixdorf Beep/LED Options
When Nixdorf Mode B is selected, this indicates when the decoder should beep
and turn on its LED after a decode.
Normal Operation
(Beep/LED immediately after
decode)
When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code
data is sent up to the first unknown character and then an error beep will sound
on the decoder.
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ASCII Character Set for Serial Hosts
The values in the table below can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII
character data transmission.
Prefix/Suffix Values
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1022 $V SYN
1023 $W ETB
1024 $X CAN
1025 $Y EM
1026 $Z SUB
1027 %A ESC
1028 %B FS
1029 %C GS
1030 %D RS
1031 %E US
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
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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
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
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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 +E e
1102 +F f
1103 +G g
1104 +H h
1105 +I i
1106 +J j
1107 +K k
1108 +L l
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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 Undefined
7013 ENTER
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USB Interface
Introduction
This chapter describes how to set up the decoder with a USB host. The
decoder connects directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, and is
powered by it. No additional power supply is required.
Throughout the programming barcode menus, default values are indicated with
square.
Note: Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the
screen. When scanning from the screen, be sure to set the document
magnification to a level where the bar code can be seen clearly, and bars
and/or spaces are not merging.
USB Parameter Defaults
Table below lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option,
scan the appropriate barcode(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions
section.
Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences,
hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Convert Case
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USB Host Parameters
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Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking
After selecting a SNAPI interface as the USB device type, select whether to
enable or disable status handshaking.
Note: When changing USB country keyboard types the decoder automatically
resets. The decoder issues the standard startup beep sequences.
German Windows
French Windows
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French Canadian Windows 2000/XP
Spanish Windows
Italian Windows
Swedish Window
UK English Windows
Portuguese-Brazilian Windows
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USB Keystroke Delay
This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes.
Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower
transmission of data.
No Delay
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USB Ignore Unknown Characters
This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device.
Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send
Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent
except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound. When Do Not Send
Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, for IBM devices, bar codes
containing at least one unknown character are not sent to the host, and an
error beep sounds. For HID Keyboard Emulation devices, the bar code
characters up to the unknown character are sent, and an error beep sounds.
Emulate Keypad
When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric
keypad. For example ASCII A would be sent as “ALT make” 0 6 5 “ALT Break”.
This allows support for other country variants.
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USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution
This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. When
enabled, this allows replacement of any FN 1 characters in an EAN 128 bar
code with a Key Category and value chosen by the user.
Enable
Disable
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Simulated Caps Lock
When enabled, the decoder inverts upper and lower case characters on the bar
code as if the Caps Lock state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion is
done regardless of the current state of the keyboard’s Caps Lock state.
Convert Case
When enabled, the decoder converts all bar code data to the selected case.
No Case Conversion
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ASCII Character Set for USB
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1023 $W CTRL W
1024 $X CTRL X
1025 $Y CTRL Y
1026 $Z CTRL Z
1027 %A CTRL [/ESC1
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
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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
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
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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 +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
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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 ~
1The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key
Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is
sent.
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USB ALT Key Character Set
ALT Keys Keystroke
2064 ALT 2
2065 ALT A
2066 ALT B
2067 ALT C
2068 ALT D
2069 ALT E
2070 ALT F
2071 ALT G
2072 ALT H
2073 ALT I
2074 ALT J
2075 ALT K
2076 ALT L
2077 ALT M
2078 ALT N
2079 ALT O
2080 ALT P
2081 ALT Q
2082 ALT R
2083 ALT S
2084 ALT T
2085 ALT U
2086 ALT V
2087 ALT W
2088 ALT X
2089 ALT Y
2090 ALT Z
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USB GUI Key Character Set
GUI Key Keystroke
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 GUI F
3071 GUI G
3072 GUI H
3073 GUI I
3074 GUI J
3075 GUI K
3076 GUI L
3077 GUI M
3078 GUI N
3079 GUI O
3080 GUI P
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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
Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an
apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based
systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to
the right of the right ALT key.
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USB F Key Character Set
F Keys Keystroke
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
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USB Numeric Keypad Character Set
Numeric Keypad Keystroke
6042 *
6043 +
6044 undefined
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 Lock
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USB Extended Keypad Character Set
Extended Keypad Keystroke
7001 Break
7002 Delete
7003 PgUp
7004 End
7005 Pg Dn
7006 Pause
7007 Scroll Lock
7008 Backspace
7009 Tab
7010 Print Screen
7011 Insert
7012 Home
7013 Enter
7014 Escape
7015 Up Arrow
7016 Down Arrow
7017 Left Arrow
7018 Right Arrow
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Symbologies
Introduction
This chapter describes symbology features and provides the programming bar
codes for selecting these features. Before programming, follow the instructions
in Chapter 1, Getting Started.
The device is shipped with the settings shown in the Symbology Default Table
If the default values suit requirements, programming is not necessary.
To return all features to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter bar
code. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are
framed.
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Symbology Parameter Defaults
Table below lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change any
option, scan the appropriate barcode(s) provided in the Symbologies
Parameters section beginning on 11-10.
Parameter Default
UPC/EAN
UPC-A Enable
UPC-E Enable
UPC-E1 Disable
EAN-8/JAN 8 Enable
EAN-13/JAN 13 Enable
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EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Disable
Code 128
UCC/EAN-128 Enable
Code 39
Code 39 Enable
Code 93
Code 93 Disable
Code 11
Code 11 Disable
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Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) Disable
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)
Discrete 2 of 5 Disable
Codabar (NW - 7)
Codabar Disable
MSI
MSI Disable
US Postnet Enable
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US Planet Enable
UK Postal Enable
Composite
PDF417 Enable
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MicroPDF417 Disable
Maxicode Enable
QR Code Enable
Symbology-Specific Security
Levels
Redundancy Level 1
Security Level 1
Report Version
Macro PDF
Macro PDF Transmit/Decode Passthrough
Mode Symbols Mode
Transmit Macro PDF Control
Disable
Header
Escape Characters None
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UPC/EAN
Enable/Disable UPC-A
To enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate barcode below.
Enable UPC-A
Disable UPC-A
Enable/Disable UPC-E
To enable or disable UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable UPC-E
Disable UPC-E
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Enable/Disable UPC-E1
UPC-E1 is disabled by default. To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the
appropriate bar code below.
Enable UPC-E1
Disable UPC-E1
Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8
To enable or disable EAN-8/JAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable EAN-8/JAN-8
Disable EAN-8/JAN-8
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Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13
To enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable EAN-13/JAN-13
Disable EAN-13/JAN-13
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Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals
Supplemental are bar codes appended according to specific format
conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 13+2). Six options are available.
y If Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplemental is selected,
UPC/EAN/JAN symbols without supplemental are not decoded.
y If Ignore Supplemental is selected, and the decoder is presented
with a UPC/EAN/JAN with a supplemental, the UPC/EAN/JAN is
decoded and the supplemental bar code is ignored.
y An Auto discriminate Option is also available. If this option is
selected, choose an appropriate UPC/EAN/JAN
Supplemental Redundancy value from the next page. A value of 5
or more is recommended.
y Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode to delay only EAN-13/JAN-13
bar codes starting with a ‘378’ or ‘379’ prefix by the supplemental
search process. All other UPC/EAN/JAN bar codes are exempt
from the search and are reported instantly upon decodes.
y Select Enable 978 Supplemental Mode to delay only
EAN-13/JAN-13 bar codes starting with a ‘978’ prefix by the
supplemental search process. All other UPC/EAN/JAN bar codes
are exempt from the search and are reported instantly upon
decodes.
y Select Enable Smart Supplemental Mode to delay only
EAN-13/JAN-13 bar codes starting with a ‘378’, ‘379’, or ‘978’ prefix
by the supplemental search process. All other UPC/EAN/JAN bar
codes are exempt from the search and are reported instantly upon
decodes.
Note: To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, select either to decode
or ignore supplemental characters.
Ignore Supplemental
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Auto discriminate UPC/EAN/JAN
Supplemental
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UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy
With Auto discriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental selected, this option
adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplemental is decoded before
transmission. The range is from two to thirty times. Five or above is
recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN/JAN symbols with and
without supplemental, and the auto discriminate option is selected. The default
is set at 10.
Scan the bar code below to set a decode redundancy value. Next, scan two
numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. Single digit numbers
must have a leading zero. To correct an error or change a selection, scan
Cancel.
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Transmit UPC-E Check Digit
The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of
the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data
with or without the UPC-E check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the
integrity of the data.
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UPC-A Preamble
Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code
and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-A
preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System
Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and transmit no preamble. Select
the appropriate option to match the host system.
No Preamble (<DATA>)
System Character
(<SYSTEM CHARACTER>
<DATA>)
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UPC-E Preamble
Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code
and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E
preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System
Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and transmit no preamble. Select
the appropriate option to match the host system.
No Preamble (<DATA>)
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UPC-E1 Preamble
Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code
and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E1
preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System
Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and transmit no preamble. Select
the appropriate option to match the host system.
No Preamble (<DATA>)
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Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A
Enable this to convert UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before
transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected
by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).
When disabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E1 data, without
conversion.
EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend
When enabled, this parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8
symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols.
When disabled, EAN-8 symbols are transmitted as is.
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UCC Coupon Extended Code
When enabled, this parameter decodes UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’,
EAN-13 bar codes starting with digit ‘99’, and UPCA/EAN-128 Coupon Codes.
UPCA, EAN-13, and EAN-128 must be enabled to scan all types of Coupon
Codes.
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Code 128
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128
To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable UCC/EAN-128
Disable UCC/EAN-128
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Enable/Disable ISBT 128
ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan a bar
code below to enable or disable ISBT 128. If necessary, the host must perform
concatenation of the ISBT data.
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Code 39
Enable/Disable Code 39
To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Code 39
Disable Code 39
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Convert Code 39 to Code 32
Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39
to Code 32.
Note: Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function.
Code 32 Prefix
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix
character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes.
Note: Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to
function.
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Set Lengths for Code 39
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable
characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 39
to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. If
Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Length within a Range or Any Length is the
preferred options.
Note: When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning
single digit numbers, single digit numbers must always be
preceded by a leading zero.
y One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 39
symbols containing a selected length. Select the length using the
numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For
example, to decode only Code 39 symbols with 14 characters, scan
Code 39 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. To
correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel barcode.
y Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 39
symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths
using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.
For example, to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing
either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths,
then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or change the
selection, scan Cancel barcode.
y Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 39
symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric
bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters,
first scan Code 39 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2
(single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).
To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel barcode.
y Any Length - Select this option to decode Code 39 symbols
containing any number of characters within the decoder capability.
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Code 39 - Length Within Range
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Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
Scan a bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without the check digit.
Note: Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to
function.
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symbols.
Selecting the Scan and Store option (Buffer Code 39) temporarily buffers
all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first character for later
transmission. The leading space is not buffered.
When the Do Not Buffer Code 39 option is selected, all decoded Code 39
symbols are transmitted immediately without being stored in the buffer.
This feature affects Code 39 only. If selecting Buffer Code 39, we recommend
configuring the decoder to decode Code 39 symbology only.
While there is data in the transmission buffer, selecting Do Not Buffer Code
39 is not allowed. The buffer holds 200 bytes of information.
To disable Code 39 buffering when there is data in the transmission buffer, first
force the buffer transmission or clear the buffer.
Buffer Data
To buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled and a Code 39 symbol must
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be read with a space immediately following the start pattern.
y Unless the data overflows the transmission buffer, the decoder
issues a lo/hi beep to indicate successful decode and buffering.
(For overflow conditions, see Overfilling Transmission Buffer.)
y The decoder adds the decoded data excluding the leading space to
the transmission buffer.
y No transmission occurs.
Clear Buffer
Note: The Clear Buffer contains only the dash (minus) character. In order to
scan this command, be sure Code 39 length is set to include length 1.
Transmit Buffer
There are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer.
1. Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below. Only a start character, a
plus (+), and a stop character.
y The decoder transmits and clears the buffer.
y The decoder issues a Lo/Hi beep.
Transmit Buffer
Note: The Transmit Buffer contains only a plus (+) character. In order to scan
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this command, be sure Code 39 length is set to include length 1.
Code 93
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Enable/Disable Code 93
To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Code 93
Disable Code 93
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containing any number of characters within the decoder’s
capability.
Code 11
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Code 11
To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Code 11
Disable Code 11
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y Any Length - Scan this option to decode Code 11 symbols
containing any number of characters within the decoder capability.
Disable
Note: Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to
function.
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
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Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5
To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below,
and select an Interleaved 2 of 5 length from the following pages.
Enable Interleaved 2 of 5
Disable Interleaved 2 of 5
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To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel barcode.
y Any Length - Scan this option to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing
any number of characters within the decoder capability.
I 2 of 5 - Any Length
Disable
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
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Enable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13, and
transmit to the host as EAN-13. To accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be
enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check
digit.
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)
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Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5
To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Discrete 2 of 5
Disable Discrete 2 of 5
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for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to be interpreted as
a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code.
To prevent this, select specific lengths (D 2 of 5 - One Discrete
Length - Two Discrete Lengths) for D 2 of 5 applications.
D 2 of 5 -Any Length
Codabar (NW - 7)
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Enable/Disable Codabar
To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Codabar
Disable Codabar
CLSI Editing
When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stops characters and inserts
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a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar
symbol. Enable this feature if the host system requires this data format.
Note: Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.
NOTIS Editing
When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a
decoded Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if the host system requires this
data format.
MSI
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Enable/Disable MSI
To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable MSI
Disable MSI
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a scan line covering only a portion of the code to be interpreted as a
complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To
prevent this, select specific lengths (MSI - One Discrete Length -
Two Discrete Lengths) for MSI applications.
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reader. The second check digit is optional. If the MSI codes include two check
digits, scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the
second check digit.
See MSI Check Digit Algorithm for the selection of second digit algorithms.
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Select the bar code below corresponding to the algorithm used to encode the
check digit.
MOD 10/MOD 11
MOD 10/MOD 10
Postal Codes
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US Postnet
To enable or disable US Postnet, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable US Postnet
Disable US Postnet
US Planet
To enable or disable US Planet, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable US Planet
Disable US Planet
UK Postal
To enable or disable UK Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.
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Enable UK Postal
Disable UK Postal
Transmit UK
PostalCheck Digit
Japan Postal
To enable or disable Japan Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.
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Enable Japan Postal
Australian Postal
To enable or disable Australia Postal, scan the appropriate barcode below.
Dutch Postal
To enable or disable Dutch Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.
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Enable Dutch Postal
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The variants of RSS are RSS 14, RSS Expanded, and RSS Limited. The
limited and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the appropriate bar
code below to enable or disable each variant of RSS.
RSS-14
Enable RSS 14
Disable RSS 14
RSS Limited
RSS Expanded
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Enable RSS Expanded
For bar codes beginning with two or more zeros but not six zeros, this
parameter strips the leading '0100' and reports the bar code as UPC-A. The
UPC-A Preamble parameter that transmits the system character and country
code applies to converted bar codes. Note that neither the system character
nor the check digit can be stripped.
Composite
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Composite CC-C
Parameter # F0h 55h
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type
CC-C.
Enable CC-C
Disable CC-C )
Composite CC-A/B
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type
CC-A/B.
Enable CC-A/B
Disable CC-A/B
Composite TLC-39
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type
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TLC-39.
Enable TLC39
Disable TLC39
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were one symbol. There are three options for these symbols:
y Select UPC Never Linked to transmit UPC bar codes regardless of
whether a 2D symbol is detected.
y Select UPC Always Linked to transmit UPC bar codes and the 2D
portion. If 2D is not present, the UPC bar code does not transmit.
y If Auto discriminate UPC Composites is selected, the device
determines if there is a 2D portion, and then transmits the UPC, as
well as the 2D portion if present.
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Select whether to enable or disable this mode.
2D Symbologies
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Enable/Disable PDF417
Enable PDF417
Disable PDF417
Enable/Disable MicroPDF417
To enable or disable MicroPDF417, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable MicroPDF417
Disable MicroPDF417
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MicroPDF417 symbols as if it was encoded in Code 128 symbols. Transmit
AIM Symbology Identifiers must be enabled for this parameter to work. If Code
128 Emulation is enabled, these MicroPDF417 symbols are transmitted with
one of the following prefixes:
]C1 if the first codeword is 903-907, 912, 914, 915
]C2 if the first codeword is 908 or 909
]C0 if the first codeword is 910 or 911
If disabled, they are transmitted with one of the following prefixes:
]L3 if the first codeword is 903-907, 912, 914, 915
]L4 if the first codeword is 908 or 909
]L5 if the first codeword is 910 or 911
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Code 128 Emulation.
Data Matrix
To enable or disable Data Matrix, scan the appropriate barcode below.
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Enable Data Matrix
Maxicode
To enable or disable Maxicode, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable Maxicode
Disable Maxicode
QR Code
To enable or disable QR Code, scan the appropriate bar code below.
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Enable QR Code
Disable QR Code
Redundancy Level
The decoder offers four levels of decodes redundancy. Select higher
redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy
levels increase, the decoder’s aggressiveness decreases.
Select the redundancy level appropriate for the bar code quality.
Redundancy Level 1
The following code types must be successfully read twice before being
decoded:
Code Type Code Length
Codabar 8 characters or less
MSI 4 characters or less
D 2 of 5 8 characters or less
I 2 of 5 8 characters or less
Redundancy Level 2
The following code types must be successfully read twice before being
decoded:
Code Type Code Length
All All
Redundancy Level 3
Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before
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being decoded. The following codes must be read three times:
Redundancy Level 4
The following code types must be successfully read three times before being
decoded:
Code Type Code Length
All All
Redundancy Level 1
Redundancy Level 2
Redundancy Level 3
Redundancy Level 4
Security Level
The decoder offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which
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include the Code 128 family, UPC/EAN, and Code 93. Select increasing
levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse
relationship between security and decoder aggressiveness, so choose only
that level of security necessary for any given application.
y Security Level 0: This setting allows the decoder to operate in its
most aggressive state, while providing sufficient security in
decoding most “in-spec” bar codes.
y Security Level 1: Select this option if misdecodes occur. This
default setting should eliminate most misdecodes.
y Security Level 2: Select this option if Security level 1 fails to
eliminate misdecodes.
y Security Level 3: If Security Level 2 was selected and misdecodes
still occur, select this security level. Be advised, selecting this
option is an extreme measure against miss-decoding severely out
of spec bar codes. Selecting this level of security significantly
impairs the decoding ability of the decoder. If this level of security is
necessary, try to improve the quality of the bar codes.
Security Level 0
Security Level 1
Security Level 2
Security Level 3
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typically quite small. Due to various bar code-printing technologies, this gap
can grow larger than the maximum size allowed, preventing the decoder from
decoding the symbol. If this problem occurs, scan the Large Intercharacter
Gaps parameter to tolerate these out-of-specification bar codes.
Report Version
Scan the bar code below to report the version of software currently installed in
the decoder.
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one file. The decoder can decode symbols that are encoded with this feature,
and can store more than 64 kb of decoded data stored in up to 50 Macro PDF
symbols.
Use this mode when the decoder’s BEEPER_ON signal is not used
to drive a beeper. In the other modes, some Macro PDF scanning
sequences provide audible feedback only, so if BEEPER_ON is not
used no user feedback is provided. All actions marked No
Transmission provide no feedback unless the BEEPER_ON signal
is used. By using Pass through All Symbols mode every user
decode is transmitted to the host where the host software can
provide the appropriate feedback.
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Pass through All Symbols
Escape Characters
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This enables the backslash (\) character as an Escape character for systems
that can process transmissions containing special data sequences. Scan a bar
code below to either format special data according to the GLI (Global Label
Identifier) protocol, or to disable this parameter. This parameter only affects the
data portion of a Macro PDF symbol transmission; the Macro PDF Control
Header (if enabled) is always sent with GLI formatting.
GLI Protocol
None
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Introduction
This chapter includes commonly used bar codes to customize how data is
transmitted to the host device.
See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and
miscellaneous scanner defaults. If the default values suit requirements,
programming is not necessary.
Note: Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the
screen. When scanning from the screen, is sure to set the document
magnification to a level where the bar code can be seen clearly, and bars
and/or spaces are not merging.
To return all features to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter bar
code. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are
framed.
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Miscellaneous Scanner Parameter.
Note: See Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts,
symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Parameter Default
None
Prefix/Suffix Values
A prefix and/or one or two suffixes can be appended to scan data for use in
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data editing. To set a value for a prefix or suffix, scan a prefix or suffix bar code
below, then scan a four-digit number (i.e., four barcodes from Appendix D,
Numeric Bar Codes) that corresponds to that value. To correct an error or
change a selection, scan Cancel barcode.
Note: To use Prefix/Suffix values, first set the Scan Data Transmission Format.
For non-SSI hosts, when using host commands to set the prefix or suffix , set
the key category parameter to 1, then set the 3-digit decimal value.
Scan Prefix
Scan Suffix 1
Scan Suffix 2
To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Prefix/Suffix Values.
Data As Is
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<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1>
<SUFFIX 2>
The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature.
When enabled any FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code is substituted
with a value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key).
When using host commands to set the FN1 substitution value, set the key
category parameter to 1, then set the 3-digit keystroke value. See the ASCII
Character Set table for the currently installed host interface for the desired
value.
Enable No Read
Disable No Read
Maintenance
Cleaning the scan window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window
may affect scanning accuracy.
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Never use any abrasive material or solvents on the window. Do not spray
water or other cleaning liquids directly onto the window.
Remove dirt by wiping gently with a damp cloth or tissue moistened with
water and/or ammonia.
Appendix
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Default Parameters
Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table
Parameter Default
User Preferences
Gain 100
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Exposure Time 10 ms
Internal LED
LED Illumination
Illumination
0 (30
Snapshot Mode Timeout
seconds)
Snapshot Aiming Pattern Enable
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Event Reporting
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USB Keystroke Delay No Delay
UPC/EAN
UPC-A Enable
UPC-E Enable
UPC-E1 Disable
EAN-8/JAN 8 Enable
EAN-13/JAN 13 Enable
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Convert UPC-E to A Disable
Code 128
UCC/EAN-128 Enable
Code 39
Code 39 Enable
Code 93
Code 93 Disable
Code 11
Code 11 Disable
151
Set Lengths for Code 11 4 to 55
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)
Discrete 2 of 5 Disable
Codabar (NW - 7)
Codabar Disable
MSI
MSI Disable
152
Postal Codes
US Postnet Enable
US Planet Enable
UK Postal Enable
Composite
153
PDF417 Enable
MicroPDF417 Disable
Maxicode Enable
QR Code Enable
Symbology-Specific Security
Levels
Redundancy Level 1
Security Level 1
Report Version
Macro PDF
Macro PDF Transmit/Decode Pass through
Mode Symbols Mode
Transmit Macro PDF Control
Disable
Header
Escape Characters None
154
Non-SSI Suffix 1 Value Non-SSI <CR><LF>
Suffix 2 Value <CR><LF>
Appendix B
155
Symbol Code Characters
Code Character Code Type
UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8,
A
EAN-13
B Code 39, Code 32
C Codabar
D Code 128
E Code 93
F Interleaved 2 of 5
Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5
G
IATA
H Code 11
J MSI
K UCC/EAN-128
L Bookland EAN
M Trioptic Code 39
N Coupon Code
R RSS Family
P01 QR Code
P02 Maxicode
P03 US Postnet
P04 US Planet
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P05 Japan Postal
P06 UK Postal
P09 UK Postal
157
c = Code Character
m = Modifier Character
d Data Matrix
e RSS Family
F Codabar
G Code 93
H Code 11
I Interleaved 2 of 5
M MSI
Q QR Code
S Discrete 2 of 5, IATA 2 of 5
U Maxicode
X Bookland EAN, Trioptic Code 39, US
Postnet, US Planet, UK Postal, Japan
Postal, Australian Postal, Dutch Postal
The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on
Table B-3.
Modifier Characters
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Option
Code Type Option
Value
0 No check character or Full ASCII processing.
1 Reader has checked one check character.
Reader has checked and stripped check
3
character.
Reader has performed Full ASCII character
Code 39 4
conversion.
Reader has performed Full ASCII character
5
conversion and checked one check character.
Reader has performed Full ASCII character
7 conversion and checked and stripped check
character.
Example: A Full ASCII bar code with check character W,
A+I+MI+DW, is transmitted as ]A7AIMID where 7 = (3+4).
0 No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0.
Trioptic Code
39 Example: A Trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted
as ]X0412356
Standard data packet, no Function code 1 in first
0
symbol position.
1 Function code 1 in first symbol character position.
Code 128 Function code 1 in second symbol character
2
position.
Example: A Code (EAN) 128 bar code with Function 1
character FNC1 in the first position, AIMID is transmitted
as ]C1AIMID
0 No check digit processing.
1 Reader has validated check digit.
I 2 of 5
3 Reader has validated and stripped check digit.
Example: An I 2 of 5 bar code without check digit, 4123, is
transmitted as ]I04123
0 No check digit processing.
1 Reader has checked check digit.
Codabar Reader has stripped check digit before
3
transmission.
Example: A Codabar bar code without check digit, 4123, is
transmitted as ]F04123
No options specified at this time. Always transmit
Code 93 0
0.
159
Example: A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted
as ]G0012345678905
0 Check digits are sent.
MSI 1 No check digit is sent.
Example: An MSI bar code 4123, with a single check digit
checked, is transmitted as ]M14123
No options specified at this time. Always transmit
0
0.
D 2 of 5
Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted
as ]S04123
0 Standard packet in full EAN country code format,
which is 13 digits for UPC-A and UPC-E (not
including supplemental data).
UPC/EAN 1 Two-digit supplement data only.
2 Five-digit supplement data only.
4 EAN-8 data packet.
Example: A UPC-A bar code 012345678905 is transmitted
as ]E00012345678905
No options specified at this time. Always transmit
0
0.
Bookland EAN
Example: A Bookland EAN bar code 123456789X is
transmitted as ]X0123456789X
0 Single check digit
Code 11 1 Two check digits
3 Check characters validated but not transmitted.
No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0.
RSS-14 and RSS-Limited transmit with an
Application Identifier “01”. Note: In UCC/EAN-128
emulation mode, RSS is transmitted using Code
RSS Family 128 rules (i.e., ]C1).
Example: An RSS-14 bar code 100123456788902 is
transmitted as ]e001100123456788902.
Native mode transmission. Note: UPC portion of
composite is transmitted using UPC rules.
0 Standard data packet.
EAN.UCC Data packet containing the data following an
1
Composites encoded symbol separator character.
160
(RSS, 2 Data packet containing the data following an
UCC/EAN-128, escape mechanism character. The data packet
2D portion of does not support the ECI protocol.
UPC 3 Data packet containing the data following an
composite) escape mechanism character. The data packet
supports the ECI protocol.
UCC/EAN-128 emulation Note: UPC portion of
composite is transmitted using UPC rules.
Data packet is a UCC/EAN-128 symbol (i.e., data
1
is preceded with ]JC1).
0 Reader set to conform to protocol defined in 1994
PDF417 symbology specifications. Note: When
this option is transmitted, the receiver cannot
reliably determine whether ECIs have been
invoked or whether data byte 92DEC has been
doubled in transmission.
1 Reader set to follow the ECI protocol (Extended
Channel Interpretation). All data characters
92DEC are doubled.
2 Reader set for Basic Channel operation (no
escape character transmission protocol). Data
characters 92DEC are not doubled. Note: When
PDF417, Micro
decoders are set to this mode, unbuffered Macro
PDF417
symbols and symbols requiring the decoder to
convey ECI escape sequences cannot be
transmitted.
The bar code contains a UCC/EAN-128 symbol,
3
and the first codeword is 903-907, 912, 914, 915.
The bar code contains a UCC/EAN-128 symbol,
4
and the first codeword is in the range 908-909.
The bar code contains a UCC/EAN-128 symbol,
5
and the first codeword is in the range 910-911.
Example: A PDF417 bar code ABCD, with no transmission
protocol enabled, is transmitted as ]L2ABCD.
0 ECC 000-140, not supported.
1 ECC 200.
2 ECC 200, FNC1 in first or fifth position.
Data Matrix 3 ECC 200, FNC1 in second or sixth position.
4 ECC 200, ECI protocol implemented.
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ECC 200, FNC1 in first or fifth position, ECI
5
protocol implemented.
ECC 200, FNC1 in second or sixth position, ECI
6
protocol implemented.
0 Symbol in Mode 4 or 5.
1 Symbol in Mode 2 or 3.
MaxiCode
2 Symbol in Mode 4 or 5, ECI protocol implemented.
Symbol in Mode 2 or 3, ECI protocol implemented
3
in secondary message.
0 Model 1 symbol.
1 Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol not implemented.
2 Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol implemented.
QR Code Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol not implemented,
3
FNC1 implied in first position.
Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol implemented, FNC1
4
implied in first position.
Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol not implemented,
5
FNC1 implied in second position.
Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol implemented, FNC1
6
implied in second position.
Appendix C
162
Sample Bar Codes
Code 39
123ABC
EAN-13, 100%
Code 128
163
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234
Interleaved 2 of 5
12345678901231
RSS 14
Note: RSS 14 must be enabled to read the bar code below.
7612341562341
PDF417
164
Data Matrix
Maxicode
Appendix D
165
Numeric Bar Codes
For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately
numbered bar code(s).
166
8
Cancel
To correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below.
Cancel
167
Appendix E
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
CTRL
1008 $H
H/BACKSPACE1
CTRL
1009 $I I/HORIZONTAL
TAB1
1010 $J CTRL J
1011 $K CTRL K
1012 $L CTRL L
1014 $N CTRL N
1015 $O CTRL O
1016 $P CTRL P
1017 $Q CTRL Q
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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
1033 /A !
1034 /B “
1035 /C #
1036 /D $
1037 /E %
1038 /F &
1039 /G ‘
1040 /H (
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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 ?
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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
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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
11 +E e
11 +F f
11 +G g
11 +H h
11 +I i
1106 +J j
1107 +K k
1108 +L l
1109 +M m
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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
1125 %R }
1126 %S ~
The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key
Mapping is enabled. Otherwise, the unbold keystroke is sent.
173
ALT Key Standard Default Tables
ALT Keys Keystroke
2064 ALT 2
2065 ALT A
2066 ALT B
2067 ALT C
2068 ALT D
2069 ALT E
2070 ALT F
2071 ALT G
2072 ALT H
2073 ALT I
2074 ALT J
2075 ALT K
2076 ALT L
2077 ALT M
2078 ALT N
2079 ALT O
2080 ALT P
2081 ALT Q
2082 ALT R
2083 ALT S
2084 ALT T
2085 ALT U
2086 ALT V
2087 ALT W
2088 ALT X
2089 ALT Y
2090 ALT Z
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USB GUI Key Character Set
GUI Key Keystroke
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 GUI F
3071 GUI G
3072 GUI H
3073 GUI I
3074 GUI J
3075 GUI K
3076 GUI L
3077 GUI M
3078 GUI N
3079 GUI O
3080 GUI P
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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
Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple™ iMac keyboard has
an apple key on either side of the space bar.
Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the
left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.
176
PF Key Standard Default Table
PF Keys Keystroke
40 PF 1
40 PF 2
40 PF 3
40 PF 4
40 PF 5
40 PF 6
40 PF 7
40 PF 8
40 PF 9
40 PF 10
40 PF 11
40 PF 12
40 PF 13
40 PF 14
40 PF 15
40 PF 16
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F key Standard Default Table
F Keys Keystroke
5001 F1
5002 F2
5003 F3
5004 F4
5005 F5
5006 F6
5007 F7
5008 F8
5009 F9
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 19
5020 F 20
5021 F 21
5022 F 22
5023 F 23
5024 F 24
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Numeric Key Standard Default Table
Numeric Keypad Keystroke
6042 *
6043 +
6044 Undefined
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 Lock
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Extended Keypad Standard Default Table
Extended Keypad Keystroke
7001 Break
7002 Delete
7003 Pg Up
7004 End
7005 Pg Dn
7006 Pause
7007 Scroll Lock
7008 Backspace
7009 Tab
7010 Print Screen
7011 Insert
7012 Home
7013 Enter
7014 Escape
7015 Up Arrow
7016 Dn Arrow
7017 Left Arrow
7018 Right Arrow
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