CipherLab 1500 User manual

1500/1502 Series Barcode Scanner
Setup barcodes included.
Version 1.20

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FOR USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FOR CANADA
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled
"Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux
appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur:
"Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie.
IMPORTANT NOTICES

FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER
CAUTION
This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not
stare into beam.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT expose the scanner to any flammable sources.
Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.
For AC power adaptor, a socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall
be easily accessible. Make sure there is stable power supply for the scanner or its
peripherals to operate properly.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Use a clean cloth to wipe dust off the scanning window and the body of the scanner.
DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner.
If you want to put away the scanner for a period of time, download the collected data
to a host computer when in the memory mode, and then take out the battery. Store
the scanner and battery separately.
When the scanner resumes its work, make sure the battery is fully charged before
use.
Keep the scanner away from any magnets and magnetic fields to prevent the laser
engine from malfunctioning.
If you shall find the scanner malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and
consult your local sales representative.

Version
Date
Notes
1.20 Aug. 13, 2015 
Modified: descriptions relating to ‘CD-ROM’ removed
Modified: 1.5 Send “NR” to Host – 1500P added
New: 1.14 Cable Auto-Detection
New: 2.4 Direct USB HID
New: 2.5 Direct USB VCOM
New: 2.6 Direct USB VCOM_CDC
 Modified: Specifications – 1500P added
1.18 Sep. 15, 2014 
New: 3.9.5 EAN-13 Addon Mode
 New: 3.9.6 EAN-13 Addon Mode Buzzer
1.17 Mar. 18, 2014 
Modified: Care & Maintenance – “Keep the scanner away from any
magnets and magnetic fields to prevent the laser engine from
malfunctioning.” Added
Modified: 3.8.3 – GTIN-13 format barcodes added
Modified: 3.10.3 – GS1 formatting barcodes added
Modified: 3.10.4– Application ID Mark barcodes added
Modified: 3.11.1 – ISBT Concatenation barcodes added
Modified: 3.16.5 – Field Separator barcode added
Modified: 3.16.6 – GS1 Formatting barcodes added
 Modified: 3.16.7 – Application ID Mark barcodes added
1.16 Dec. 18, 2012 
Modification: 2.1.1 Keyboard type
added with No. 32 PCAT (Swiss)
& No. 33 PCAT (Danish)
New: 2.3.6 Output Format
(Wand Emulation) setup barcodes
added
New: 3.1 Codabar added w/ security Level (High:
100490/Normal:
100491)
New: 3.7 Code 128
added w/ security Level (High: 100492/Normal:
100493)
1.15 Mar 02, 2012 
New: Quick Start — One-Scan Setup Barcodes
Modified: 2.1.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type —
add #31 PCAT (Hungarian)
Modified: 3.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) enabled by default
New: 3.5.5 Security Level (for Code 39)
Modified: 4.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes —
Code type for
ISBT 128 added
Modified: 5.5 Configuring Format —
Define Transmission Sequence
(add Null Character Field)
1.14 Jul. 19, 2011 
Modified: 3.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) —
Cannot read when disabled
since firmware v1.10
 Modified: Specifications — Power Adaptor
RELEASE NOTES

1.13 Nov. 23, 2010 
Modified: 1.11 Auto-Sense Mode (1500 Only) —
add High Sensitivity
behavior
1.12 Sep. 27, 2010 
Modified: Introduction, Symbologies Supported —
add support of
more RSS symbologies
Modified: 3.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family)
Modified: 3.16.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14)
Modified: 3.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)
Modified: 4.2 Character Substitution —
add table for Scan
Code/Normal Key
New: 5.4.5 Pause Field Setting
Modified: 5.5 Configuring Format —
Define Transmission Sequence
(add Pause Field)
 Specifications: add 1502
1.11 Apr. 14, 2010 
Modified: 2.1.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select
Keyboard
Type — add Turkish
 Modified: 3.9.4 Security Level
1.10 Apr. 09, 2010 
New: Introduction — add 1500WA
Modified: Appendix III Keyboard Wedge Table —
remove settings for
user-defined scan code
 Modified: Appendix III Keyboard Wedge Table — provide examples
1.09 Nov. 25, 2009 
Modified: 2.2.2 Baud Rate — change setup barcode
for 4800 bps
(change 100079 to 100100)
1.08 Oct. 30, 2009 
Modified: 1.10 Auto-Sense Mode (1500 Only) —
Continuous mode as
an alternative
Modified: 1.12 Symbologies Supported — I
SBT 128 enabled by
default
Modified: 2.2.2 Baud Rate — add setup barcode for 4800 bps
Modified: 4.2.2
Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3
Sets) — add ISBT 128
Modified: 4.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID — add ISBT 128
Modified: 4.4.2 Change Code ID — add ISBT 128
Modified: 4.5 Length Code — add ISBT 128
Modified: 5.3.1 Applicable Code Type (for Editing Format) —
add
ISBT 128
1.07 June 03, 2009 
Modified: 1.3 LED Indicator — Power on LED (1 s)
Modified: 1.4 Beeper — More barcodes required for Multi-
Barcode
Editor
Modified: 3.12.3 Code Length Qualification —
MSI must include
checksum
Modified: 4.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes —
add
description of LED and beeper
Modified: 4.7 Removal of Special Character
Modified: Appendix I Firmware Upgrade
 Modified: Appendix II Host Serial Commands

1.06 Mar. 02, 2009 
Modified: 3.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128)
Modified: 3.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family)
Modified: 3.16.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14)
Modified: 3.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)
 Modified: 3.16.4 GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited)
1.05 Feb. 11, 2009 
Modified: 1.6 Scan Modes — add Alternate Mode to table
New: 1.6.8 Alternate Mode — add setup barcode (100203)
 Modified: 1.8 Delay between Re-read — add Alternate Mode
1.04 Dec. 12, 2008 
Modified: 4.6 Multi-Barcode Editor — 4-digit length excludes
prefix,
suffix, length code, etc.
Modified: 5.2.3 Define Data Criteria — Data length includes
prefix,
suffix, length code, etc.
1.03 Nov. 24, 2008 
New: Quick Start — Flowchart
New: 1.3.2 Good Read LED Duration
Modified: 4.6 Multi-Barcode Editor — Reset scan mode to “Laser”
 Modified: Host Serial Commands — adds D, E commands
1.02 Sep. 11, 2008 
Modified: section 1.10 Auto-Sense Mode — add setup barcode
s for
improving sensitivity
1.01 July 23, 2008 
Modified: section 1.2 Transmit Buffer — the u
se of transmit buffer is
different from memory mode, and
the latter is not supported by
1500 scanner!
1.00 May 26, 2008 Initial release

CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICES
........................................................................................................- 3 -
For USA........................................................................................................................................ - 3 -
For Canada................................................................................................................................. - 3 -
For Product with Laser........................................................................................................... - 4 -
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................................. - 4 -
Care & Maintenance................................................................................................................ - 4 -
RELEASE NOTES
....................................................................................................................- 5 -
INTRODUCTION
........................................................................................................................ 1
Inside the Package...................................................................................................................... 2
Product Highlights....................................................................................................................... 2
Symbologies Supported............................................................................................................ 3
QUICK START
............................................................................................................................. 5
Enter Configuration Mode......................................................................................................... 6
Exit Configuration Mode............................................................................................................ 6
Default Settings ........................................................................................................................... 7
Save User Settings as Defaults......................................................................................... 7
Restore User Defaults........................................................................................................... 7
Restore System Defaults..................................................................................................... 7
Read a Setup Barcode............................................................................................................... 8
Configure Parameters........................................................................................................... 8
List the Current Settings...................................................................................................12
One-Scan Setup Barcodes.....................................................................................................14
UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER
............................................................ 15
1.1 Power-On..............................................................................................................................15
1.2 Transmit Buffer...................................................................................................................15
1.3 LED Indicator.......................................................................................................................16
1.3.1 Good Read LED..........................................................................................................16
1.3.2 Good Read LED Duration.......................................................................................16
1.4 Beeper.................................................................................................................................... 17
1.4.1 Beeper Volume.......................................................................................................... 17
1.4.2 Good Read Beep.......................................................................................................18
1.5 Send “NR” to Host.............................................................................................................19
1.6 Scan Modes..........................................................................................................................20
1.6.1 Continuous Mode......................................................................................................21
1.6.2 Test Mode....................................................................................................................21
1.6.3 Laser Mode..................................................................................................................22

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1.6.4 Auto Off Mode............................................................................................................22
1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode ..............................................................................................22
1.6.6 Alternate Mode..........................................................................................................23
1.6.7 Aiming Mode...............................................................................................................23
1.6.8 Multi-Barcode Mode.................................................................................................24
1.7 Scanning Timeout.............................................................................................................. 25
1.8 Delay between Re-read...................................................................................................26
1.9 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies........................................................................27
1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes...................................................................28
1.11 Auto-Sense Mode (1500/1500P Only)....................................................................29
1.12 Negative Barcodes..........................................................................................................30
1.13 Effective Decoding Area................................................................................................31
1.13.1 Positioning Window...............................................................................................31
1.13.2 Adjusting Window..................................................................................................32
1.14 Cable Auto-Detection (1500P Only) ........................................................................33
SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE
................................................................................... 35
2.1 Keyboard Wedge................................................................................................................37
2.1.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type....................................38
2.1.2 Keyboard Settings....................................................................................................39
2.1.3 Inter-Character Delay.............................................................................................46
2.1.4 Inter-Function Delay...............................................................................................46
2.2 RS-232...................................................................................................................................47
2.2.1 Activate RS-232 Interface.....................................................................................47
2.2.2 Baud Rate....................................................................................................................47
2.2.3 Data Bits ......................................................................................................................48
2.2.4 Parity............................................................................................................................. 48
2.2.5 Stop Bit.........................................................................................................................48
2.2.6 Flow Control................................................................................................................49
2.2.7 Inter-Character Delay.............................................................................................50
2.2.8 Inter-Function Delay...............................................................................................50
2.2.9 ACK/NAK Timeout ....................................................................................................51
2.3 Wand Emulation.................................................................................................................52
2.3.1 Activate Wand Emulation ......................................................................................52
2.3.2 Normal State..............................................................................................................52
2.3.3 Bar State......................................................................................................................52
2.3.4 Module Time...............................................................................................................53
2.3.5 Margin Time................................................................................................................54
2.3.6 Output Format...........................................................................................................55
2.4 Direct USB HID...................................................................................................................56
2.4.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type....................................................56
2.4.2 Keyboard Settings....................................................................................................57
2.4.3 Inter-Character Delay.............................................................................................63
2.4.4 Inter-Function Delay...............................................................................................63
2.4.5 HID Character Transmit Mode............................................................................. 64
2.4.6 Special Keyboard Feature .....................................................................................64

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2.5 Direct USB VCOM...............................................................................................................65
2.5.1 Activate USB Virtual COM......................................................................................65
2.5.2 Inter-Function Delay...............................................................................................65
2.5.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ....................................................................................................66
2.6 Direct USB VCOM_CDC....................................................................................................67
2.6.1 Activate USB VCOM_CDC......................................................................................67
2.6.2 Inter-Function Delay...............................................................................................67
2.6.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ....................................................................................................68
CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS
............................................................................. 69
3.1 Codabar................................................................................................................................. 70
3.1.1 Security Level ............................................................................................................70
3.1.2 Start/Stop Characters Selection.........................................................................70
3.1.3 Start/Stop Transmission........................................................................................ 71
3.1.4 CLSI Conversion........................................................................................................71
3.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25..................................................................................................72
3.2.1 Select Start/Stop Pattern......................................................................................72
3.2.2 Verify Check Digit.....................................................................................................73
3.2.3 Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................73
3.2.4 Code Length Qualification.....................................................................................74
3.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25 ..............................................................................................75
3.3.1 Select Start/Stop Pattern......................................................................................75
3.3.2 Verify Check Digit.....................................................................................................76
3.3.3 Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................76
3.3.4 Code Length Qualification.....................................................................................77
3.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25......................................................................................................... 78
3.4.1 Select Start/Stop Pattern......................................................................................78
3.4.2 Verify Check Digit.....................................................................................................79
3.4.3 Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................79
3.4.4 Code Length Qualification .....................................................................................80
3.5 Code 39 .................................................................................................................................81
3.5.1 Transmit Start/Stop Characters..........................................................................81
3.5.2 Verify Check Digit.....................................................................................................81
3.5.3 Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................82
3.5.4 Standard/Full ASCII Code 39...............................................................................82
3.5.5 Security Level ............................................................................................................82
3.6 Code 93 .................................................................................................................................83
3.7 Code 128............................................................................................................................... 83
3.7.1 Security Level ............................................................................................................83
3.8 EAN-8.....................................................................................................................................84
3.8.1 Convert to EAN-13................................................................................................... 85
3.8.2 Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................85
3.8.3 Conversion Format...................................................................................................85
3.9 EAN-13...................................................................................................................................86
3.9.1 Convert to ISBN........................................................................................................ 87
3.9.2 Convert to ISSN........................................................................................................ 87
3.9.3 Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................87

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3.9.4 Security Level ............................................................................................................88
3.9.5 EAN-13 Addon Mode (1500 Only)......................................................................88
3.9.6 EAN-13 Addon Mode Buzzer (1500 Only).......................................................90
3.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128).......................................................................................................91
3.10.1 Transmit Code ID...................................................................................................91
3.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character)........................................................................91
3.10.3 GS1 Formatting ......................................................................................................92
3.10.4 Application ID Mark...............................................................................................92
3.11 ISBT 128.............................................................................................................................93
3.11.1 ISBT Concatenation ..............................................................................................93
3.12 MSI .......................................................................................................................................94
3.12.1 Verify Check Digit.................................................................................................. 94
3.12.2 Transmit Check Digit............................................................................................94
3.12.3 Code Length Qualification...................................................................................95
3.13 French Pharmacode........................................................................................................96
3.13.1 Transmit Check Digit............................................................................................96
3.14 Italian Pharmacode ........................................................................................................97
3.14.1 Transmit Check Digit............................................................................................97
3.15 Plessey ................................................................................................................................98
3.15.1 Convert to UK Plessey..........................................................................................98
3.15.2 Transmit Check Digit............................................................................................98
3.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) .........................................................................................99
3.16.1 Select Code ID........................................................................................................99
3.16.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14).....................................................100
3.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)...................................................102
3.16.4 GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited).............................................................103
3.16.5 Field Separator (GS Character)......................................................................104
3.16.6 GS1 Formatting ....................................................................................................104
3.16.7 Application ID Mark.............................................................................................104
3.17 Telepen..............................................................................................................................105
3.17.1 Telepen Output – Full ASCII/Numeric .........................................................105
3.18 UPC-A.................................................................................................................................106
3.18.1 Convert to EAN-13 ..............................................................................................107
3.18.2 Transmit System Number.................................................................................107
3.18.3 Transmit Check Digit..........................................................................................107
3.19 UPC-E.................................................................................................................................108
3.19.1 Select System Number......................................................................................109
3.19.2 Convert to UPC-A.................................................................................................109
3.19.3 Transmit System Number.................................................................................110
3.19.4 Transmit Check Digit..........................................................................................110
DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT
..........................................................................................111
4.1 Letter Case.........................................................................................................................111
4.2 Character Substitution...................................................................................................112
4.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substitution.........................................................113
4.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets)................................114

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4.3 Prefix/Suffix Code............................................................................................................120
4.4 Code ID................................................................................................................................121
4.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID ................................................................................121
4.4.2 Change Code ID......................................................................................................123
4.4.3 Clear Code ID Settings.........................................................................................124
4.5 Length Code.......................................................................................................................125
4.6 Multi-Barcode Editor.......................................................................................................129
4.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes....................................................................130
4.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes........................................................131
4.7 Removal of Special Character.....................................................................................132
APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING
..............................................................133
5.1 Activating Editing Formats...........................................................................................134
5.1.1 Activate Editing Formats......................................................................................134
5.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing..........................................................................................135
5.2 How to Configure Editing Formats............................................................................136
5.2.1 Select Format to Configure.................................................................................137
5.2.2 Restore Default Format........................................................................................138
5.3 Configuring Format — Define Data Criteria ..........................................................139
5.3.1 Applicable Code Type............................................................................................139
5.3.2 Data Length..............................................................................................................146
5.3.3 Matching String & Location.................................................................................147
5.4 Configuring Format — Define Data Field................................................................148
5.4.1 Start Position............................................................................................................148
5.4.2 Field Adjustment.....................................................................................................148
5.4.3 Total Number of Fields .........................................................................................149
5.4.4 Field Settings............................................................................................................150
5.4.5 Pause Field Setting ................................................................................................156
5.5 Configuring Format — Define Transmission Sequence.....................................157
5.6 Programming Examples................................................................................................159
5.6.1 Example I ..................................................................................................................159
5.6.2 Example II.................................................................................................................160
SPECIFICATIONS
.................................................................................................................161
FIRMWARE UPGRADE
........................................................................................................163
HOST SERIAL COMMANDS
..............................................................................................165
Serial Commands ....................................................................................................................165
Example.......................................................................................................................................166
KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE
..............................................................................................167
Key Type & Status...................................................................................................................168
Key Type................................................................................................................................168
Key Status.............................................................................................................................168
Example.......................................................................................................................................169

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NUMERAL SYSTEMS
............................................................................................................171
Decimal System.......................................................................................................................171
Hexadecimal System..............................................................................................................172
ASCII Table................................................................................................................................173

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CipherLab’s small-form-factor 1500 Series Barcode Scanners are specifically designed to
answer your mobile demands. The tethered handheld scanners are designed to help
accelerate productivity while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data
collection jobs are made easier with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working
environments, especially in small businesses. A new ordering option is provided for
adapting a wide angle CCD scan engine to read long barcodes.
Owing to the slim, ergonomic design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful
decoding capability, CipherLab Barcode Scanners are the best choice for the following
applications –
Receiving in Retail
Product labeling & Tracking
Shelf Product Replenishment
Mobile Point of Sale (POS)
Mobile Inventory Management
Order Picking & Staging
Work-In-Process Tracking
Material Flow Control
Transportation & Distribution
Warehousing
Asset Management
This manual contains information on operating the scanner and using its features. We
recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or
maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the
manual thoroughly before use.
Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!
INTRODUCTION

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INSIDE THE PACKAGE
The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Rich
choices of output interfaces are available for you to enhance the total performance of the
scanner. Refer to product specifications.
Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the
scanner.
Barcode Scanner: 1500, 1500P, 1500WA, or 1502
Note: (1) For model designation, please see the label on the scanner.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Small-form-factor and built tough to survive drop test
Extremely low power consumption
Firmware upgradeable
Supports most popular barcode symbologies, including GS1-128 (EAN-128), GS1
DataBar (RSS), etc.
Supports wide angle scan engine for long barcodes
Supports negative barcodes
Supports different scan modes, including Aiming Mode and Multi-Barcode Mode
User feedback via LED indicator and beeper
Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read
Provides choices of output interfaces, including RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, and Wand
Emulation.
Programmable parameters include data output format, editing format, symbologies,
etc.

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Introduction
SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED
Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be
individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and
recognize all the symbologies that are enabled. Refer to Chapter 3 Changing Symbology
Settings for details of each symbology.
Symbologies Supported: Enable/Disable
Default
Codabar Enabled
Code 93 Enabled
MSI Disabled
Plessey Disabled
Telepen Disabled
Code 128 Code 128 Enabled
GS1-128 (EAN-128) Enabled
ISBT 128 Enabled
Note: Starting from firmware version 1.10, ISBT 128 is enabled by default.
Code 2 of 5 Industrial 25 Enabled
Interleaved 25 Enabled
Matrix 25 Disabled
Code 3 of 9 Code 39 Enabled
Italian Pharmacode Disabled
French Pharmacode Disabled
EAN/UPC EAN-8 Enabled
EAN-8 Addon 2 Disabled
EAN-8 Addon 5 Disabled
EAN-13 Enabled
EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 2 Disabled
EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 5 Disabled
ISBN Disabled
UPC-E0 Enabled
UPC-E1 Disabled
UPC-E Addon 2 Disabled
UPC-E Addon 5 Disabled
UPC-A Enabled

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GS1 DataBar
(RSS) GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) Disabled
GS1 DataBar Truncated Disabled
GS1 DataBar Stacked Disabled
GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Disabled
GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled
GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled
GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Disabled

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The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup barcodes contained in
this manual or via the ScanMaster software.
This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup
barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration.
Note: If RS-232 is selected for output interface, the host can directly send serial
commands to configure the scanner.
For example, run HyperTerminal.exe and type the 6-digit command located under
each setup barcode. Refer to Appendix II Host Serial Commands.
QUICK START

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ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE
For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup"
barcode, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual.
The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flashing red
after reading the barcode.
Enter Setup
For configuring scanner parameters, see “Read a Setup Barcode” below.
EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE
For the scanner to save settings and exit the configuration mode, you must have it read
the “Update” barcode, which can be located at the bottom of almost every odd page of
this manual. If you want to exit the configuration mode without saving any changes,
have the scanner read the “Abort” barcode instead.
Just like reading the “Enter Setup” barcode, the scanner will respond with six beeps
and its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the barcode. Wait for a
few seconds for the scanner to restart itself.
Update
Abort

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Update
Quick Start
DEFAULT SETTINGS
SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS
For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read
the “Save as User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will
respond with two beeps (low-high tone).
After reading the “Update” barcode, the current settings will be saved as user
defaults.
Save as
User
Defaults
RESTORE USER DEFAULTS
For the scanner to restore the user defaults, which you have saved earlier, you must
have it read the “Restore User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the
scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).
After reading the “Update” barcode, all the parameters of the scanner will return to
their customized values.
Restore User
Defaults
RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS
For the scanner to restore the factory defaults, you must have it read the “Restore
System Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond
with two beeps (low-high tone).
After reading the “Update” barcode, all the parameters of the scanner will return to
their default values.
Restore System
Defaults
Note: The system default value (if there is) for each setting is indicated by an asterisk
“*”.