Hand Held Products Quick Check 200 Series User manual

Quick Check® 200 Series
User’s Guide

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Statement of Agency Compliance
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.
FCC Class A Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Hand Held Products may void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Note: To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, cables
connected to this device must be shielded cables, in which the cable shield
wire(s) have been grounded (tied) to the connector shell.
Canadian Notice
This equipment does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions as
described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications. (ICES-003)
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans
le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada. (ICES-003)

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Table of Contents
1. About This Manual..................................................................... 1
Conventions........................................................................................................ 1
QC200 “Low Battery” Warning ........................................................................ 1
2. Overview...................................................................................... 3
Unpacking .......................................................................................................... 4
Charging the Battery.......................................................................................... 4
Command Code “Quick Start” .......................................................................... 5
3. Detailed Operation...................................................................... 7
Using the QC200................................................................................................ 9
Power ON/OFF.................................................................................................. 9
Reflectance Scale Calibration.......................................................................... 10
Initial Power Up Default Settings .................................................................... 10
4. Configuration/Programming.................................................... 13
Codes/Symbology Options................................................................................ 13
“Application”/Model Options.......................................................................... 16
Model Selections: ..................................................................................... 17
“Tests” Options................................................................................................ 17
“Config.” Options............................................................................................ 19
5. Symbol Testing & Scan Results................................................ 21
Test Result Details............................................................................................ 23
Dimensional Parameters.......................................................................... 23
Reflectance Parameters............................................................................ 25
Format Parameters .................................................................................. 26
6. Printer Printout Samples.......................................................... 29
7. Special Functions ..................................................................... 33
Reflectometer Mode.......................................................................................... 33
Command Code Programming......................................................................... 33
8. Quick Check Maintenance....................................................... 37
Battery Charging.............................................................................................. 37
Scanner Tip Cleaning....................................................................................... 37
Reflectance Calibration Page Replacement..................................................... 37
Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 38

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9. Single Scan To Result (SSTR).................................................. 39
10. Printer Information .................................................................. 41
Saving Data...................................................................................................... 41
Reviewing printouts.......................................................................................... 41
Using a printer ................................................................................................. 44
Print your work ................................................................................................ 44
Save data when a printer is not connected....................................................... 45
Review data from the last scan:........................................................................ 45
Print or delete stored data: .............................................................................. 45
Stop printing..................................................................................................... 46
Using the QCP and QCHSP............................................................................. 46
Setup the QCP or QCHSP:............................................................................... 47
Install or replace the QCP or QCHSP paper roll:........................................... 47
Remove ribbon cartridge from the QCP or QCHSP ........................................ 49
Connect the QCP or QCHSP to the Quick Check............................................ 50
Perform a QCP or QCHSP self-test:................................................................ 50
Troubleshooting the QCP or QCHSP ..............................................................50
Turn on and off the QCSSP.............................................................................. 52
Setup the QCSSP .............................................................................................. 52
Install or replace the QCSSP paper roll:......................................................... 52
Perform a QCSSP self-test ............................................................................... 53
Troubleshooting the QCSSP............................................................................. 53
11. Customer Support..................................................................... 57
Obtaining Factory Service ............................................................................... 57
Online Product Service and Repair Assistance........................................ 58
Technical Assistance ........................................................................................ 58
Online Technical Assistance..................................................................... 59
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................. 59

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1. About This Manual
This manual contains information on the Quick Check®200 Series.
•Quick Start Command Code
•Detailed Operation
•Configuration / Programming
•Symbol Testing / Scan Results
•Printer Printouts
•Special Functions
•Quick Check Maintenance
•Single Scan to Result (SSTR)
Conventions
This manual uses several special symbols to refer to the controls on the
instrument. The following table shows the symbols and their descriptions.
Symbol Description
POWER or Scroll [<>] or
Select Represents a button on the Quick Check unit
-Specs- or OK-to-Scan Shows the LED display on the Quick
Check unit
♦ Indicates steps to follow to perform a
procedure
QC200 “Low Battery” Warning
The Quick Check®200 Series dynamically checks the condition of its battery
when turned on and during menu cycles. If any test falls below a specified limit,
the LCD will show “Low Battery” (and the unit “beeps” five times) as a warning
that the battery’s charge may be deteriorating. The QC200’s microprocessor
“sets” a system “flag” or “pointer” that indicates a degraded condition was
measured for that particular test. With this “flag” set, further cycling of the menu

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or attempts to scan will automatically bring about additional “Low Battery”
indications.
This testing sequence has a power drain than normal scan or single menu
functions. This protects the user by insuring a low battery indication before total
unit power failure occurs, thus preserving proper unit operation. It is possible for
an intermittent “false” low to be detected and reported due to variations in battery
condition, temperature, component efficiency and rapid cycle time. When “Low
Battery” is indicated, the operator should turn their QC200 off, allow one or two
minutes for the battery to recover and then turn it back on. This sequence clears
the Low Battery “flag” or “pointer”. If the “Low Battery” indication returns
immediately on power up, then the unit should be recharged. If not, the QC200
can continue to be used.
The QC200 can be recharged before the warning is seen. Alternately, it can be
left connected to the charger when not in use. To extend battery life, battery
manufacturers recommend you fully charge the unit, use it till the “Low Battery”
indication is seen repeatedly, and then fully recharge before continued use.

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2. Overview
The Quick Check®200 Series is one of the Hand Held Products family of Quick
Check bar code quality assurance devices. The Quick Check®200 Series is fully
portable and compatible with all major bar code symbologies. It is effectively two
instruments in one, both an easy-to-use Pass/Fail quick tester and a powerful
measuring tool for detailed testing and analysis of those same symbols.
Testing criteria within the Quick Check®200 Series is based on the American
National Standard X3.182-1990 “Bar Code Print Quality Guideline.” The Quick
Check family of bar code verifiers was designed specifically to fully implement
this guideline guaranteeing symbol compliance to the standard. They provide a
baseline in measurement accuracy against which all verifiers, new and old,
should be judged.
The QC200 series determines print quality, wide to narrow ratios, print contrast
and reflectance parameters, decodes and verifies character format as called for
by application specifications. The quality information from the Quick Check®200
Series is presented through an easy to read liquid crystal display (LCD), light
emitting diodes (LEDs), audible tones and through its optional accessory printer.
The knowledge gained using the Quick Check®200 Series measurement modes
is invaluable in educating the user about the critical optical characteristics of bar
code symbols.
The Quick Check®200 Series can verify the quality of:
•EAN/UPC family of symbols with or without addendum
•Code 39 with or without check character
•Interleaved 2 of 5 with or without check character
•Codabar/USS Codabar with or without check character
•Code 128 with all modes and characters displayed
•MSI Code
•Code 16K
•IATA 2 of 5
•Regular 2 of 5

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Unpacking
When you first receive your Quick Check®200 Series unit, you should carefully
unpack it. Before attempting to use the instrument, inspect the contents of the
package for any shipping damage. If there is evidence of shipping damage,
please keep ALL packing materials and contact the delivery carrier AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE for claim procedure. Confirm that you have the following items:
QC200 Series model number ordered.
AC Charger
User’s Guide
Manual Pack with:
Test Symbols
Warranty Card
Gauge Ruler
“X” Dimension Ruler
Please fill out the Warranty Card immediately. Also make a note of the serial
number of the unit and the date purchased.
Charging the Battery
NOTE: The battery you received with your Quick Check
®
200 unit may be
discharged. Prior to initial use, the batteries should be charged for at least six (6)
hours. The Quick Check
®
200 unit is designed to operate only using the supplied
NiCad rechargeable battery pack. It is not intended to be powered directly from
an adapter or AC outlet. The Quick Check
®
200 Series verifier is designed to
make maximum use of its battery power. As a result, the unit will operate for a
minimum of one (1) hour on a properly charged battery pack.
!!! WARNING!!!
DO NOT CONNECT YOUR QUICK CHECK TO ITS CHARGER OR PRINTER
UNLESS A BATTERY PACK IS INSTALLED. TO DO SO WILL DAMAGE THE
UNIT AND VOID ITS WARRANTY!! ALL UNITS HAVE HAD A PACK
INSTALLED AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURE.
USE ONLY A HAND HELD PRODUCTS SUPPLIED NICAD TYPE
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK. USE OF OTHER PACKS OR BATTERIES
AND ATTEMPTS TO RECHARGE THESE BATTERIES COULD CAUSE THE
BATTERIES TO EXPLODE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE UNIT AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY!! DAMAGE CAUSED BY ATTEMPTS TO
RECHARGE OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED HAND HELD PRODUCTS QC200