Datalogic QuickScan QD2590 Installation and operation manual

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QuickScan™ QD2590
PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE
General Purpose Corded
Area Imager Bar Code Reader

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE ..................................................................................................................XI
About this Manual ........................................................................................................... xi
Overview ........................................................................................................................ xi
Manual Conventions .......................................................................................................................... xii
Technical Support .......................................................................................................... xii
Support Through the Website ........................................................................................................... xii
Reseller Technical Support ............................................................................................................... xii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 1
About the Reader ............................................................................................................. 1
Using the QuickScan™ QD2590 Reader ............................................................................. 1
Programming the Reader ................................................................................................. 2
Configuration Methods ........................................................................................................................2
Programming Bar Codes ............................................................................................................2
Datalogic Aladdin™ .....................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2. SETUP .................................................................................................. 3
Unpacking ....................................................................................................................... 3
Setting Up the QuickScan™ QD2590 reader ....................................................................... 3
Connect Host Interface ..................................................................................................... 4
RS-232 Serial Connection ...................................................................................................................4
Keyboard Wedge Connection ..............................................................................................................4
USB Connection ...................................................................................................................................5
Stand Installation .............................................................................................................6
Hands-Free Stand/Holder ...................................................................................................................6
Setting Up the QuickScan™ QD2590 Reader ...................................................................... 7
Reader and LEDs Description ........................................................................................... 8
Using the QuickScan™ QD2590 ......................................................................................... 9
Interface Selection ......................................................................................................... 11
Configuring the Interface ................................................................................................ 11
Customizing Configuration Settings ................................................................................. 15
Using the Programming Bar Codes .................................................................................................15
Datalogic Aladdin™ Utility ................................................................................................................15
Interface Settings ..............................................................................................................................15
Configuring Other Features ..............................................................................................................16
Software Version Transmission .......................................................................................................16
Resetting the Product Configuration to Defaults .............................................................................16
Restore Custom Default Configuration ....................................................................................16
Restore Factory Configuration .................................................................................................17
CHAPTER 3. CONFIGURATION WITH BAR CODES ..................................................... 18
Configuration Parameters ............................................................................................... 18
Interface Configuration: ............................................................................................................18
Parameters common to all interface applications: .................................................................18
Symbology-specific parameters: .............................................................................................19
GLOBAL INTERFACE FEATURES ......................................................................................................20
Host Commands — Obey/Ignore .............................................................................................20
USB Suspend Mode ...................................................................................................................20

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RS-232 INTERFACE .......................................................................................................21
RS-232 STANDARD SETTINGS ......................................................................................................... 22
Baud Rate .................................................................................................................................. 22
Data Bits .................................................................................................................................... 23
Stop Bits .................................................................................................................................... 23
Parity .........................................................................................................................................24
Handshaking Control ................................................................................................................ 25
RS-232/USB-COM INTERFACES .....................................................................................26
RS-232/USB-COM SETTINGS ........................................................................................................... 27
Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................................. 27
Beep On ASCII BEL ...................................................................................................................28
Beep On Not on File ..................................................................................................................28
ACK NAK Options .....................................................................................................................29
ACK Character ........................................................................................................................... 30
NAK Character ..........................................................................................................................30
ACK NAK Timeout Value ..........................................................................................................31
ACK NAK Retry Count ..............................................................................................................31
ACK NAK Error Handling ..........................................................................................................32
Indicate Transmission Failure ..................................................................................................32
Disable Character ...................................................................................................................... 33
Enable Character .......................................................................................................................33
KEYBOARD INTERFACE .................................................................................................34
COUNTRY MODE ................................................................................................................................ 35
Setup on PC to use ALT Universal ...................................................................................35
Setting Country Mode ...............................................................................................................36
OTHER KEYBOARD PARAMETERS ...................................................................................................50
Encoding Type ...........................................................................................................................50
ALT Output Type .......................................................................................................................57
Caps Lock State ........................................................................................................................58
Numlock .................................................................................................................................... 58
Keyboard Numeric Keypad ...................................................................................................... 59
Keyboard Send Control Characters .........................................................................................59
Wedge Quiet Interval ................................................................................................................60
Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................................. 60
Intercode Delay .........................................................................................................................61
USB Keyboard Speed ................................................................................................................ 62
USB-OEM INTERFACE ...................................................................................................63
USB-OEM Device Usage ...........................................................................................................64
IBM 46XX INTERFACE ...................................................................................................65
IBM 46xx Interface Options ......................................................................................................66
DATA FORMAT ..............................................................................................................67
GLOBAL SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................................68
Global Prefix/Suffix ................................................................................................................... 68
Case Conversion .......................................................................................................................69
Character Conversion ............................................................................................................... 69
Global AIM ID ............................................................................................................................. 70
GS1-128 AIM ID ......................................................................................................................... 70
LABEL ID ........................................................................................................................................... 71
Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets ......................................................................................................... 71
Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology ................................................................................ 72
Label ID Control ........................................................................................................................ 72
Label ID Symbology Selection ..................................................................................................73
READING PARAMETERS ................................................................................................78
SCANNING FEATURES .....................................................................................................................79
Scan Mode .................................................................................................................................79
Scanning Active Time ...............................................................................................................80
Flash On Time ...........................................................................................................................80
Flash Off Time ...........................................................................................................................81
Double Read Timeout ...............................................................................................................81
Stand /Base Detection Behavior ..............................................................................................83
Stand Mode/Object Detection Indication (Stand Mode Flash) .................................................84

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Stand Mode/Object Detection Sensitivity .................................................................................84
Stand Mode/Object Detection Illumination Off Time ...............................................................85
Corded Stand Mode ...................................................................................................................85
Dock Detection Beep .................................................................................................................86
LED AND BEEPER INDICATORS .......................................................................................................87
Power On Alert ..........................................................................................................................87
Good Read Beep Type ...............................................................................................................87
Good Read Beep Frequency .....................................................................................................88
Good Read Beep Length ...........................................................................................................89
Good Read Beeper Volume / Vibration ....................................................................................90
Silent Mode ................................................................................................................................91
RGB Good Read Enable .............................................................................................................91
RGB Good Read Color ...............................................................................................................92
Good Read LED Duration ..........................................................................................................93
Good Read: When to Indicate ...................................................................................................94
Green Spot Duration .................................................................................................................95
Illuminator Intensity ..................................................................................................................96
CAMERA CONTROL ...........................................................................................................................97
Aiming Pointer ..........................................................................................................................97
Aiming Duration Timer .............................................................................................................97
Pick Mode ..................................................................................................................................98
Mobile Phone Mode ...................................................................................................................98
Mobile Phone Saturation Rate ..................................................................................................99
Decode Negative Image ..........................................................................................................100
Image Capture .........................................................................................................................100
MULTIPLE LABEL READING ..........................................................................................................101
Multiple Labels per Frame .....................................................................................................101
Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Symbology .......................................................................101
Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Length ..............................................................................102
1D SYMBOLOGIES ....................................................................................................... 103
DISABLE ALL SYMBOLOGIES .........................................................................................................104
COUPON CONTROL .........................................................................................................................104
Coupon Control .......................................................................................................................104
UPC-A ..............................................................................................................................................105
UPC-A Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................105
UPC-A Check Character Transmission ..................................................................................105
Expand UPC-A to EAN-13 ......................................................................................................106
UPC-A Number System Character Transmission .................................................................106
UPC-E ...............................................................................................................................................107
UPC-E Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................107
UPC-E Check Character Transmission ..................................................................................107
Expand UPC-E to EAN-13 .......................................................................................................108
Expand UPC-E to UPC-A .........................................................................................................108
UPC-E Number System Character Transmission .................................................................108
GTIN Formatting .....................................................................................................................109
EAN-13 ............................................................................................................................................110
EAN-13 Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................110
EAN-13 Check Character Transmission ................................................................................110
EAN-13 Flag 1 Character ........................................................................................................111
EAN-13 to ISBN Conversion ...................................................................................................111
EAN-13 to ISSN Conversion ...................................................................................................112
EAN-8 ..............................................................................................................................................113
EAN-8 Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................113
EAN-8 Check Character Transmission ..................................................................................113
Expand EAN-8 to EAN-13 .......................................................................................................114
UPC/EAN GLOBAL SETTINGS .........................................................................................................115
UPC/EAN Price Weight Check ................................................................................................115
UPC/EAN Quiet Zones .............................................................................................................116
Add-Ons ...................................................................................................................................116
Optional Add-ons ....................................................................................................................117
Optional Add-On Timer ...........................................................................................................118

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GS1 DATABAR™ OMNIDIRECTIONAL ............................................................................................119
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Enable/Disable ......................................................................119
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional to GS1-128 Emulation ...........................................................119
GS1 DATABAR™ EXPANDED .........................................................................................................120
GS1 DataBar Expanded Enable/Disable .................................................................................120
GS1 DataBar Expanded to GS1-128 Emulation .....................................................................120
GS1 DataBar Expanded Length Control .................................................................................121
GS1 DataBar Expanded Set Length 1 ....................................................................................121
GS1 DataBar Expanded Set Length 2 ....................................................................................122
GS1 DATABAR™ LIMITED ..............................................................................................................123
GS1 DataBar Limited Enable/Disable ....................................................................................123
GS1 DataBar Limited to GS1-128 Emulation ........................................................................123
CODE 39 ...........................................................................................................................................124
Code 39 Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................124
Code 39 Check Character Calculation ....................................................................................124
Code 39 Check Character Transmission ................................................................................125
Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmission .........................................................................125
Code 39 Full ASCII ...................................................................................................................126
Code 39 Quiet Zones ...............................................................................................................126
Code 39 Length Control ..........................................................................................................127
Code 39 Set Length 1 ..............................................................................................................127
Code 39 Set Length 2 ..............................................................................................................128
TRIOPTIC CODE ...............................................................................................................................129
Trioptic Code Enable/Disable .................................................................................................129
CODE 39 DANISH PPT .....................................................................................................................129
Code 39 Danish PPT Enable/Disable ......................................................................................129
CODE 39 PZN ...................................................................................................................................130
Code 39 PZN Enable/Disable ..................................................................................................130
CODE 39 LA POSTE .........................................................................................................................130
Code 39 La Poste Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................130
CODE 32 (ITALIAN PHARMACEUTICAL) ........................................................................................131
Code 32 Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................131
Code 32 Feature Setting Exceptions ......................................................................................131
Code 32 Check Character Transmission ................................................................................131
Code 32 Start/Stop Character Transmission .........................................................................132
CODE 39 CIP HR (FRENCH PHARMACEUTICAL) ...........................................................................132
Code 39 CIP HR Enable/Disable .............................................................................................132
CODE 128 .........................................................................................................................................133
Code 128 Enable/Disable ........................................................................................................133
Expand Code 128 to Code 39 ..................................................................................................133
Code 128 Check Character Transmission ..............................................................................134
Code 128 Function Character Transmission .........................................................................134
Code 128 Quiet Zones .............................................................................................................135
Code 128 Length Control ........................................................................................................135
Code 128 Set Length 1 ............................................................................................................136
Code 128 Set Length 2 ............................................................................................................136
GS1-128 ...........................................................................................................................................137
GS1-128 Enable ......................................................................................................................137
INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 (I 2 OF 5) ......................................................................................................138
I 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................138
I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ......................................................................................139
I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ..................................................................................140
I 2 of 5 Length Control ............................................................................................................141
I 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ................................................................................................................141
I 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ................................................................................................................142
INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5, FEBRABAN
(DESK MODELS ONLY) ...................................................................................................................143
Interleaved 2 of 5, Febraban format Enable / Disable ...........................................................143
INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 CIP HR .........................................................................................................144
Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR Enable/Disable ..............................................................................144
MATRIX 2 OF 5 .................................................................................................................................145

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Matrix 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ...................................................................................................145
Matrix 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation .............................................................................145
Matrix 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission .........................................................................146
Matrix 2 of 5 Length Control ...................................................................................................146
Matrix 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ......................................................................................................147
Matrix 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ......................................................................................................147
STANDARD 2 OF 5 ...........................................................................................................................148
Standard 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ..............................................................................................148
Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ........................................................................148
Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ....................................................................149
Standard 2 of 5 Length Control ..............................................................................................149
Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ..................................................................................................150
Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ..................................................................................................150
COMPRESSED 2 OF 5 ......................................................................................................................151
Compressed 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ........................................................................................151
Compressed 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ..................................................................151
Compressed 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ..............................................................152
Compressed 2 of 5 Length Control ........................................................................................152
Compressed 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ............................................................................................153
Compressed 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ............................................................................................153
DATALOGIC 2 OF 5 ..........................................................................................................................154
Datalogic 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ..............................................................................................154
Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ........................................................................154
Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ....................................................................155
Datalogic 2 of 5 Length Control ..............................................................................................155
Datalogic 2 of 5 Set Length 1 .................................................................................................156
Datalogic 2 of 5 Set Length 2 .................................................................................................156
INDUSTRIAL 2 OF 5 .........................................................................................................................157
Industrial 2 of 5 Enable/Disable .............................................................................................157
Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ........................................................................157
Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ....................................................................158
Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control .............................................................................................158
Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 1 .................................................................................................159
Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 2 .................................................................................................159
IATA ..................................................................................................................................................160
IATA Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................160
IATA Check Character Transmission ......................................................................................160
FOLLETT 2 OF 5 ...............................................................................................................................161
Follett 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ..................................................................................................161
CODABAR ........................................................................................................................................162
Codabar Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................162
Codabar Check Character Calculation ....................................................................................162
Codabar Check Character Transmission ................................................................................163
Codabar Start/Stop Character Transmission ........................................................................163
Codabar Start/Stop Character Set ..........................................................................................164
Codabar Start/Stop Character Match .....................................................................................164
Codabar Quiet Zones ...............................................................................................................165
Codabar Length Control ..........................................................................................................166
Codabar Set Length 1 .............................................................................................................166
Codabar Set Length 2 .............................................................................................................167
ABC CODABAR ................................................................................................................................168
ABC Codabar Enable/Disable .................................................................................................168
ABC Codabar Concatenation Mode ........................................................................................168
ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation Timeout ....................................................................169
ABC Codabar Force Concatenation ........................................................................................169
ISBT 128 ...........................................................................................................................................170
ISBT 128 Concatenation ..........................................................................................................170
ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode ................................................................................................170
ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout ............................................................................171
ISBT 128 Force Concatenation ...............................................................................................172
ISBT 128 Advanced Concatenation Options ...........................................................................172

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CODE 11 ...........................................................................................................................................173
Code 11 Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................173
Code 11 Check Character Calculation ....................................................................................173
Code 11 Check Character Transmission ................................................................................174
Code 11 Length Control ..........................................................................................................174
Code 11 Set Length 1 ..............................................................................................................175
Code 11 Set Length 2 ..............................................................................................................175
CODE 93 ...........................................................................................................................................176
Code 93 Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................176
Code 93 Check Character Calculation ....................................................................................176
Code 93 Check Character Transmission ................................................................................177
Code 93 Length Control ..........................................................................................................177
Code 93 Set Length 1 ..............................................................................................................178
Code 93 Set Length 2 ..............................................................................................................178
Code 93 Quiet Zones ...............................................................................................................179
MSI ...................................................................................................................................................180
MSI Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................180
MSI Check Character Calculation ...........................................................................................180
MSI Check Character Transmission .......................................................................................181
MSI Length Control .................................................................................................................181
MSI Set Length 1 .....................................................................................................................182
MSI Set Length 2 .....................................................................................................................182
PLESSEY ..........................................................................................................................................183
Plessey Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................183
Plessey Check Character Calculation .....................................................................................183
Plessey Check Character Transmission ................................................................................184
Plessey Length Control ..........................................................................................................184
Plessey Set Length 1 ..............................................................................................................185
Plessey Set Length 2 ..............................................................................................................185
BC412 ..............................................................................................................................................186
BC412 Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................186
BC412 Check Character Calculation .......................................................................................186
BC412 Length Control ............................................................................................................187
BC412 Set Length 1 ................................................................................................................188
BC412 Set Length 2 ................................................................................................................188
2D SYMBOLOGIES ....................................................................................................... 189
2D GLOBAL FEATURES ..................................................................................................................190
2D Maximum Decoding Time .................................................................................................191
2D Structured Append ............................................................................................................192
2D Normal/Inverse Symbol Control .......................................................................................192
AZTEC CODE ....................................................................................................................................193
Aztec Code Enable / Disable ...................................................................................................193
Aztec Code Length Control .....................................................................................................193
Aztec Code Set Length 1 ........................................................................................................194
Aztec Code Set Length 2 ........................................................................................................194
CHINA SENSIBLE CODE ..................................................................................................................195
China Sensible Code Enable / Disable ....................................................................................195
China Sensible Code Length Control ......................................................................................195
China Sensible Code Set Length 1 .........................................................................................196
China Sensible Code Set Length 2 .........................................................................................196
DATA MATRIX ..................................................................................................................................197
Data Matrix Enable / Disable .................................................................................................. 197
Data Matrix Square/Rectangular Style ..................................................................................197
Data Matrix Length Control ....................................................................................................198
Data Matrix Set Length 1 ........................................................................................................198
Data Matrix Set Length 2 ........................................................................................................199
GS1 DOTCODE .................................................................................................................................200
DotCode Enable .......................................................................................................................200
DotCode High Resolution Enable ...........................................................................................200
DotCode Position-based Decoding ........................................................................................201
Additional Options ...................................................................................................................201

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MAXICODE .......................................................................................................................................202
Maxicode Enable / Disable ......................................................................................................202
Maxicode Primary Message Transmission ............................................................................202
Maxicode Length Control ........................................................................................................203
Maxicode Set Length 1 ...........................................................................................................203
Maxicode Set Length 2 ...........................................................................................................204
PDF417 ............................................................................................................................................205
PDF417 Enable / Disable ........................................................................................................205
PDF417 Length Control ..........................................................................................................205
PDF417 Set Length 1 ..............................................................................................................206
PDF417 Set Length 2 ..............................................................................................................206
MICRO PDF417 ................................................................................................................................207
Micro PDF417 Enable / Disable ..............................................................................................207
Micro PDF417 Code 128 GS1-128 Emulation ........................................................................207
Micro PDF417 Length Control ................................................................................................208
Micro PDF417 Set Length 1 ....................................................................................................208
Micro PDF417 Set Length 2 ....................................................................................................209
QR CODE ..........................................................................................................................................210
QR Code Enable / Disable .......................................................................................................210
QR Code Length Control .........................................................................................................210
QR Code Set Length 1 .............................................................................................................211
QR Code Set Length 2 .............................................................................................................211
MICRO QR CODE ..............................................................................................................................212
Micro QR Code Enable / Disable .............................................................................................212
Micro QR Code Length Control ...............................................................................................212
Micro QR Code Set Length 1 ...................................................................................................213
Micro QR Code Set Length 2 ...................................................................................................213
UCC COMPOSITE ..............................................................................................................................214
UCC Optional Composite Timer ..............................................................................................214
Postal Code Selection .............................................................................................................215
Postnet BB Control .................................................................................................................216
OCR DECODING ........................................................................................................... 217
OCR Decoding Predefined Templates ....................................................................................218
MOTION FEATURES ..................................................................................................... 219
Motionless Timeout ................................................................................................................220
Motion Sensitivity ....................................................................................................................220
High Motion Immunity ............................................................................................................221
Motion Aiming Control ............................................................................................................221
DOF Enhancement ..................................................................................................................222
CHAPTER 4. REFERENCES.................................................................................... 223
RS-232 Parameters ..................................................................................................... 224
RS-232 Only ................................................................................................................ 224
Baud Rate ........................................................................................................................................224
Data Bits ..........................................................................................................................................224
Stop Bits ..........................................................................................................................................224
Parity ................................................................................................................................................224
Handshaking Control ......................................................................................................................224
RS-232/USB COM Parameters ...................................................................................... 225
Intercharacter Delay ........................................................................................................................225
ACK NAK Options ............................................................................................................................226
ACK Character .................................................................................................................................226
NAK Character .................................................................................................................................227
ACK NAK Timeout Value .................................................................................................................228
ACK NAK Retry Count .....................................................................................................................229
Disable Character ............................................................................................................................230
Enable Character .............................................................................................................................231
Keyboard Interface ....................................................................................................... 232
Wedge Quiet Interval .......................................................................................................................232
Intercharacter Delay ........................................................................................................................232
Intercode Delay ................................................................................................................................234

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Data Format ................................................................................................................. 235
Data Editing .....................................................................................................................................235
Please Keep In Mind... ............................................................................................................235
Global Prefix/Suffix .........................................................................................................................236
Example: Setting a Prefix .......................................................................................................236
Global AIM ID ...................................................................................................................................237
Label ID ............................................................................................................................................238
Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets ....................................................................................................... 238
Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology .............................................................................. 240
Character Conversion .....................................................................................................................242
Scanning Features ........................................................................................................ 243
Scan Mode .......................................................................................................................................243
Scanning Active Time ......................................................................................................................244
Aiming Duration Time .....................................................................................................................245
Flash On Time ..................................................................................................................................246
Flash Off Time .................................................................................................................................247
LED and Beeper Indicators ............................................................................................ 248
Good Read LED Duration ................................................................................................................248
Symbologies ................................................................................................................ 249
Set Length .......................................................................................................................................249
Set Length 1 ............................................................................................................................249
Set Length 2 ............................................................................................................................250
APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................... 251
QD2590 Technical Specifications ................................................................................... 251
Common Reading Characteristics .................................................................................. 253
Decoding Capabilities ................................................................................................... 254
LED and Beeper Indications .......................................................................................... 255
User Indications for QD2590 ......................................................................................... 255
Programming Mode ...................................................................................................... 256
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 256
APPENDIX B. STANDARD DEFAULTS ................................................................... 258
Default exceptions ........................................................................................................ 270
APPENDIX C. SAMPLE BARCODES........................................................................ 272
Sample Barcodes .......................................................................................................... 272
1D Barcodes ....................................................................................................................................272
GS1 Databar™ (RSS) .......................................................................................................................274
GS1 Databar™ (-14) ........................................................................................................................274
2D Barcodes ....................................................................................................................................275
APPENDIX D. KEYPAD ......................................................................................... 277
APPENDIX E. SCANCODE TABLES ........................................................................ 279
Control Character Emulation ......................................................................................... 279
Single Press and Release Keys ......................................................................................................279
Interface Type PC AT PS/2, USB-Keyboard or USB-Keyboard for APPLE ........................ 280
Interface Type PC AT PS/2, USB-Keyboard or USB-Keyboard for APPLE (continued) .......281
Interface Type PC AT PS/2 Alt Mode or USB-Keyboard Alt Mode .................................... 282
Interface Type PC AT PS/2 Alt Mode or USB-Keyboard Alt Mode (continued) ................... 283
Digital Interface ........................................................................................................... 284
IBM31xx 102-key ......................................................................................................... 285
IBM XT .........................................................................................................................287
Microsoft Windows Codepage 1252 ................................................................................ 289
APPENDIX F. ASCII CHART................................................................................... 290

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PREFACE
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This Product Reference Guide (PRG) is provided for users seeking advanced technical
information, including connection, programming, maintenance and specifications. The
Quick Reference Guide (QRG) and other publications associated with this product are
downloadable free of charge from the website listed on the back cover of this manual.
Typically, units are factory-programmed for the most common terminal and communi-
cations settings. If you need to modify any programmable settings, custom configura-
tion can be accomplished by scanning the programming bar codes within this guide.
Programming can alternatively be performed using the Datalogic Aladdin™ Configura-
tion application, which is available from the Datalogic website listed on the back cover
of this manual. This multi-platform utility program allows device configuration using a
PC. It communicates to the device using a serial or USB cable and can also create config-
uration bar codes to print.
OVERVIEW
Chapter 1, Introduction provides a product overview, and general information about
programming the reader.
Chapter 2, Setup presents information about unpacking and setting up the reader, and
interface configuration bar codes and details.
Chapter 3, Configuration Using Bar Codes provides instructions and bar code labels for
customizing your reader. There are different sections for interface types, general fea-
tures, data formatting, and symbology-specific features.
Chapter 4, References provides details concerning programmable features.
Appendix A, Technical Specifications lists physical and performance characteristics, as
well as environmental specifications. It also provides standard cable pin-outs and
descriptions of the functions and behaviors of the reader’s LED and Beeper indicators.
Appendix B, references common factory default settings for reader features and options.
Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes offers sample bar codes of several common symbologies.
Appendix D, Keypad includes numeric bar codes to be scanned for certain parameter set-
tings.
Appendix E, Scancode Tables lists control character emulation information for Wedge
and USB Keyboard interfaces.
Appendix F, ASCII Chart lists hexadecimal reference values for ASCII characters.

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Manual Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
The symbols listed below are used in this manual to notify the reader of key issues or
procedures that must be observed when using the reader:
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Support Through the Website
Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log
on to (www.datalogic.com).
For quick access, from the home page click on the search icon , and type in the name of
the product you’re looking for. This allows you access to download Data Sheets, Manu-
als, Software & Utilities, and Drawings.
Hover over the Support & Service menu for access to Services and Technical Support.
Reseller Technical Support
An excellent source for technical assistance and information is an authorized Datalogic
reseller. A reseller is acquainted with specific types of businesses, application software,
and computer systems and can provide individualized assistance.
NOTE: This symbol draws attention to details or procedures that may be
useful in improving, maintaining, or enhancing the performance of the
hardware or software being discussed.
CAUTION: This symbol advises you of actions that could damage equipment
or property.
WARNING: This symbol advises you of actions that could result in harm or
injury to the person performing the task.
HIGH VOLTAGE: This symbol alerts the user they are about to perform an
action involving, either a dangerous level of voltage, or to warn against an
action that could result in damage to devices or electrical shock.
LASER: This symbol alerts the user they are about to perform an action
involving possible exposure to laser light radiation.
GROUNDING: This symbol advises you to pay particular attention to the
grounding instructions for correct device functioning.
ESD: This symbol identifies a procedure that requires you take measures to
prevent Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) e.g., use an ESD wrist strap. Circuit
boards are most at risk. Please follow ESD procedures.

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE 1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THE READER
The QuickScanTM QD2590 product series represents the hand-held entry level corded
scanner by Datalogic. It has been specifically created for small to medium size Retailers,
such as groceries and convenience stores, operating in both food and non-food sectors.
Providing the quickest response to the operator for its class of products, the QD2590
scanner is able to capture whatever barcode, hard-to-read, poor or damaged. It easily
scans from mobile devices and through plexiglass barriers. Lightweight and easy to han-
dle also for female users, it is a reliable and seamless companion throughout the whole
shift.
The QD2590 scanner features a precise aiming system developed with the unique intent
to reduce visual stress of the operator during the daily scanning activities. The outstand-
ing aimer consists of two blue LED triangles pointing at the targeted bar code. The
Green Spot confirms the good read, being perfectly centered on the barcode and
between the two triangles.
Very responsive at the pull of the trigger, the QuickScan QD2590 provides a superior
robustness for its class of products, thanks to an accurate design and quality of parts,
right there where the product is mostly stressed.
Perfect for manual reading, the QuickScan QD2590 uses Datalogic's Motionix ™ motion
detection technology that detects the operator's natural actions to automatically switch
the scanner into “ready to read” scan mode. The product range is wide, with two colors
– black and white – and a variety of different stands, holders and accessories to provide
the best fit for each working environment.
USING THE QUICKSCAN™ QD2590 READER
To read a symbol or capture an image, simply aim the reader and pull the trigger. The
QuickScan™ QD2590 is a powerful omni-directional reader, so the orientation of the
symbol is not important. Datalogic's unique 'Green Spot' for good-read feedback helps
to improve productivity in noisy environments or in situations where silence is required.
When positioning the product into the stand, the magnetic coupling will make the
reader automatically detect a bar code inside the field of view, and switch the reading
system from trigger mode to autosense mode.
The QuickScan™ QD2590 reliably decodes all standard 1D (linear) and 2D bar codes,
including GS1 DataBar™ linear codes, Postal Codes (China Post), Stacked Codes (such as
GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar, Stacked Omnidirec-
tional). The data stream - acquired from decoding a symbol - is rapidly sent to the host.
The reader is immediately available to read another symbol.

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Figure 1 - Correct positioning of the reader
PROGRAMMING THE READER
Configuration Methods
Programming Bar Codes
The reader is factory-configured with a standard set of default features. After scanning
the interface bar code, you can select other options and customize your reader through
use of the instructions and programming bar code labels available in the corresponding
features section for your interface. Customizable settings for many features are found in
Configuration Parameters, starting on page 18.
Some programming labels, like “Restore Custom Defaults”, require only the scan of the
single label to enact the change. Most, however, require the reader to be placed in Pro-
gramming Mode prior to scanning them. Scan an ENTER/EXIT bar code once to enter
Programming Mode. Once the reader is in Programming Mode, scan a number of
parameter settings before scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code a second time, which will
then accept your changes, exit Programming Mode and return the reader to normal
operation.
Datalogic Aladdin™
Datalogic Aladdin™ is a multi-platform utility program providing a quick and user-
friendly configuration method via the RS-232/USB-COM interface. Aladdin allows you to
program the reader by selecting configuration commands through a user-friendly
graphical interface running on a PC. These commands are sent to the reader over the
selected communication interface, or they can be printed as bar codes to be scanned.
Aladdin also facilitates image capturing.
In addition, Aladdin makes it easy to upgrade the handheld’s firmware, to attain the
benefits of new reader features. Reference the Datalogic Aladdin™ Online Help for more
details.
Aladdin is available for download free of charge on the Datalogic website.
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NOTE: There are some exceptions to the typical programming sequence
described above. Please read the description and setting instructions care-
fully when configuring each programmable feature.

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE 3
CHAPTER 2
SETUP
UNPACKING
Check carefully to ensure the reader and any cables or accessories ordered are present
and undamaged. If any damage occurred during shipment, contact "Technical Support"
on page xii.
SETTING UP THE QUICKSCAN™ QD2590 READER
Follow the steps provided in this section to connect and get your reader up and commu-
nicating with its host:
1. Connect the Interface Cable to the reader as shown in Figure 2. To disconnect the
cable, insert a paper clip or similar object into the opening shown.
2. Connect the other end to the Host (see the next section, "Connect Host Interface"
on page 4 and Figure 3).
3. Modify "Customizing Configuration Settings" on page 15 (only if modifications are
needed from factory settings).

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CONNECT HOST INTERFACE
The reader kit you ordered to match your interface should provide a compatible cable
for your installation. If this is not so, contact "Technical Support" on page xii.
The reader can communicate using the interfaces illustrated below.
For corded versions, connect the reader cable by inserting the cable into the handle as
shown in the following Figure.
To remove the interface cable from the reader, first locate the hole on the back of the
handle. Next, take a paper clip and modify it as shown in the figure below. Insert the
end of the paper clip into the hole and press it to push on the clip that holds the connec-
tor. As you apply pressure, pull out the cable.
When reinserting the cable, make sure the connector clip is on the same side as the
reader release hole. Insert the cable, it should click when it is fully inserted.
Figure 2. Cable Connection/Disconnection at the Reader
RS-232 Serial Connection
Turn off power to the terminal/PC and connect the reader to the terminal/PC serial port
via the RS-232 cable as shown in Figure 3. If the terminal will not support POT (Power
Off the Terminal) to supply reader power, use the approved power supply (AC Adapter).
Plug the AC Adapter barrel connector into the socket on the RS-232 cable connector and
the AC Adapter plug into a standard power outlet.
RS-232: The reader can communicate with a standard or Wincor-Nixdorf (W-N) RS-232
host.
RS-232 OPOS: This interface is used for OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS systems.
Keyboard Wedge Connection
The Keyboard Wedge cable has a ‘Y’ connection from the reader. Connect the female to
the male end from the keyboard and the remaining end at the keyboard port at the ter-
minal/PC.
Keyboard Wedge (KBW): When connected using this interface, the host interprets
scanned data as keystrokes and supports several international keyboards (for the Win-
dows® environment). See "Setting Country Mode" on page 36 for a full listing.
NOTE: We recommend the use of a perfectly straight new paper clip to
make the operation easier (see the figure below).
Paper Clip
Cable Connector

CONNECT HOST INTERFACE
PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE 5
USB Connection
Connect the reader to a USB port on the terminal/PC using the correct USB cable for the
interface type you ordered.
USB: Select to communicate either by USB OEM, USB COM STD, or USB Keyboard inter-
face types by scanning the appropriate interface type bar codes available in this manual.
The default interface is USB-KBD, or RS-232-STD.
Figure 3 - Connection to the Host
NOTE: Specific cables are required for connection to different hosts. The
connections illustrated in Figure 3 are examples only. Actual connectors
may vary from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the reader remain
the same.
Wedge
USB
RS-232

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STAND INSTALLATION
Hands-Free Stand/Holder
An accessory is available which holds the reader (except those with integrated stand) at
a convenient angle, allowing hands free scanning of items.
It can also be used as a holder. The holder “cup” can be positioned in any of the angles
shown in the figure below. The Desk model automatically recognizes the insertion and
changes its Scan Mode to allow the user to operate in hands-free mode.
Figure 4 - Adjusting the Stand Arm

SETTING UP THE QUICKSCAN™ QD2590 READER
PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE 7
SETTING UP THE QUICKSCAN™ QD2590 READER
Follow the steps below to connect and get your reader up and communicating with its
host.
1. Select the Interface Type on page 11.

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READER AND LEDS DESCRIPTION
LED on the gun provides information about the data transmission.
Figure 5 - QuickScan™ QD2590 LEDs
1. Cable Release Hole 3. Scan Window
2. LED 4. Trigger