Hand Held Products QUICK CHECK 890 User manual

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User’s Guide
Quick Check® 890
Bar Code Verifier
Quick Check® ImageData

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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
Introduction........................................................................... 1-1
Unpacking the QC890 Verifier............................................. 1-1
QC890 Verifier Features....................................................... 1-1
Using the QC890 Verifier..................................................... 1-2
Scan Button........................................................................... 1-2
Scan Button LEDs.......................................................... 1-2
User LED Indications..................................................... 1-3
Physical Connections............................................................ 1-3
Specifications........................................................................ 1-4
Internal Battery ..................................................................... 1-4
Charging the Battery ...................................................... 1-4
Powering On the QC890 Verifier .................................. 1-4
Chapter 2 - Quick Check ImageData
Quick Check ImageData....................................................... 2-1
Installation of Quick Check ImageData ............................... 2-1
Communication Interfaces.................................................... 2-1
USB Communication Interface ...................................... 2-1
USB COM Port Emulation............................................. 2-2
RS-232 Serial Communication Interface ....................... 2-3
RS-232 Selections .......................................................... 2-3
Bluetooth............................................................................... 2-3
Using the QC890 Verifier with Bluetooth Devices ....... 2-4
Enabling Your Device for Bluetooth.................................... 2-5
Enabling QCID for Bluetooth............................................... 2-7
Using Quick Check ImageData ............................................ 2-8
Help System.......................................................................... 2-9
Chapter 3 - Using the Quick Check 890 Verifier System
Scanning a Bar Code Symbol Using the QC890 Verifier .... 3-1
Scanning a Bar Code Symbol Using
Quick Check ImageData .................................................... 3-1
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Calibrating the QC890 Verifier ............................................ 3-2
Scanning Properly Using a Pen/Mouse Wand...................... 3-3
Calibrating an External Pen/Mouse Wand ........................... 3-4
Scanning Properly Using the QC3800V Linear Imager:...... 3-5
Calibration Log..................................................................... 3-6
Reflectometer Mode ............................................................. 3-7
Chapter 4 - Maintenance
Cleaning the External Devices.............................................. 4-1
QC890 Verifier ..................................................................... 4-1
Recertification....................................................................... 4-1
Chapter 5 - Customer Support
Product Service and Repair .................................................. 5-1
Online Product Service and Repair Assistance.............. 5-2
Technical Assistance ............................................................ 5-2
Online Technical Assistance .......................................... 5-3
Limited Warranty.................................................................. 5-3
Chapter A - Apertures
Pen/Mouse Wand Aperture Selection...................................A-1
Chapter B - Menu Setting Bar Codes
Resetting the Standard Product Defaults ..............................B-1
Illumination Timer................................................................B-1
Power Down Timer...............................................................B-1
Chapter C - Symbology Defaults - Operation

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Getting Started
Introduction
The Quick Check® 890 Verifier System (QC890) is a professional quality control
system for verifying the readability and standards compliance of printed linear
bar code symbols. This verification system implements an integrated approach
that consists of the QC890 Verifier unit and the Quick Check® ImageData
(QCID) software.
The QC890 system offers ease of use, stability and repeatability, flexibility,
increased user features and control, and quality testing of the most common
industry applications and symbologies.
Unpacking the QC890 Verifier
After you open the shipping carton containing the product, take the following
steps:
• Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the
carrier who delivered the carton.
• Make sure the items in the carton match your order.
• Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.
The standard accessories that should be included in your kit are:
• Quick Start Guide
• CD with QCID software and this User’s Guide
• DC power supply with cord (includes adapters for different countries)
• Interface cables (USB and RS-232)
• Plastic gauge
•Metalruler
• Reference test symbols
• Calibration bar code page
QC890 Verifier Features
The QC890 Verifier is a full-featured bar code verification system compatible with
all major linear bar code symbologies. It is both a quick and easy-to-use pass/
fail analyzer of bar code symbols and a powerful measuring tool for detailed
testing of bar code symbols.
The QC890 Verifier provides all of the information you need to interpret overall
symbol quality.

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The verifier tests the following symbologies:
Using the QC890 Verifier
The QC890 Verifier offers a choice of Automatic, 5, 6, and 10 mil aperture
settings. External devices (i.e., mouse wands, pen wands, and linear imagers)
are available with apertures designed to match the most common X dimensions.
Wands are available with apertures of 3 (Mouse Wand only), 5, 6, 10, and 20
(Mouse Wand only) mil. These aperture sizes correspond to those specified in
ISO/IEC 15416 Bar Code Print Quality Test Specification - Linear Symbols. The
proper aperture should be selected based on the X dimension range shown in
the table in the Pen/Mouse Wand Aperture Selection (page A-1) section.
Choosing an inappropriate scanning aperture results in inaccurate quality
measures. Too small an aperture may detect reflectance non-uniformities (spots
and voids) that would not affect scanning with a "normal" aperture size. Too large
an aperture will not be able to resolve individual elements of the symbol.
Scan Button
The scan button on top of the unit wakes the unit from power down. A first press
of the button turns on illumination and a second press activates reading
capabilities.
Scan Button LEDs
• Red LED - error conditions
• Green LED - good symbols and configuration changes
Codabar Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 11 MSI
Code 16K PDF417
Code 39 Reduced Space Symbology (RSS-14,
RSS Limited, RSS Expanded)
Code 49 Regular 2 of 5
Code 93 Telepen
Code 128 UPC/EAN
IATA 2 of 5

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User LED Indications
Audio Sound
An audio signal (default ON) provides a quick indication if a scan passes or fails
the current test. You can change the pitch/volume of these beeps (see
Illumination Timer on page B-1). After a scan, one short, high pitch beep
indicates that the symbol passes an appropriate group of tests, while one long,
low pitch beep indicates that it fails.
Special Features
The QC890 Verifier supports the Reflectometer mode. In the Reflectometer
mode, the unit operates as a free-running reflectometer. See "Reflectometer
Mode" on page 3-7 for additional information.
Physical Connections
A DC power barrel on the back of the unit connects to a power supply for external
power and battery charging.
The DB9 port on the unit connects to the pen wand, mouse wand, or customized
imager. Refer to "Scanning Properly Using the QC3800V Linear Imager:" on
page 3-5. If you are using any of these devices, refer to "Scanning Properly
Using a Pen/Mouse Wand" on page 3-3 for additional information.
The RJ45 ten pin connector provides the USB or RS-232 serial interface to the
host. Refer to "USB Communication Interface" on page 2-1 and "RS-232 Serial
Communication Interface" on page 2-3 for details on connecting your unit.
LED Indication Cause
Green Solid Charging
Green Flash Good read
Red Solid Error condition
Red Flashing Low battery

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Specifications
Internal Battery
Note: Batteries are factory replaceable only. You must return your unit to Hand
Held Products for replacement (see Product Service and Repair on page
5-1).
Charging the Battery
Note: The battery may be in an unknown charge state at delivery. We
recommend that you charge the battery for at least 6 hours prior to use.
You may use the while charging it.
To charge the batteries:
1. Plug the power supply into the port on the back of the unit.
2. Plug in the power supply to the AC main source.
The QC890 Verifier uses a rechargeable battery. The QC890 Verifier can be
operated from the battery or power supply. With a set of properly charged
batteries, the unit operates for a minimum of 20 hours. When not in use, you can
leave the unit connected to the charger.
Powering On the QC890 Verifier
• If the power supply is attached and plugged into a wall outlet, the QC890
Verifier is on.
• If the QC890 Verifier is attached to the USB host with power on, the verifier
is on.
• If the QC890 Verifier is operating using the battery, it shuts itself off after 15
minutes of inactivity to conserve battery power. Pressing the scan button on
top of the unit one time powers up the unit from the power down mode.
Item Specification
Dimensions 7” (18cm)W x 6”(15.cm)H x 5.4” (14cm)D
Weight 1 lb 8 oz (680 grams)
Temperature Storage: -20° to 70°C
Operational: 0° to 50°C
Humidity 20% to 95% RH non condensing
Battery Built-in factory - Lithium Ion rechargeable

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Quick Check ImageData
Quick Check ImageData
The Quick Check ImageData (QCID) program was designed for use in
conjunction with the QC890 Verifier. Use of any other hardware devices with this
program is not supported. Installation of the QCID software for your appropriate
operating system is included on the CD-ROM that accompanied your verifier.
The QCID is the graphical interface to the Quick Check 890 Verifier. The
verification results can be saved for later reference.
Installation of Quick Check ImageData
To install the Quick Check ImageData, insert the CD and follow the instructions
that display.
Communication Interfaces
The QC890 Verifier system supports the following interfaces: USB, RS-232, and
Bluetooth®.
USB Communication Interface
For the USB interface, the Hand Held Products CDC-ACM driver must be
installed prior to using the QC890 Verifier. This driver is copied to the following
directory during install:
<install location>\Drivers\USBCOMPortEmulation/hhpcdc.inf
The default <install location> is C:\Program Files\Hand Held Products\Quick
Check ImageData\drivers\USBCOMPortEmulation.

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Note: Please review the file, readme.htm, in the install location prior to running
the QCID.
Connect the QC890 Verifier to the host as shown in the illustration below.
USB COM Port Emulation
Scan the following bar code to program the QC890 Verifier to emulate an RS-
232-based COM Port. After connecting the QC890 Verifier and upon successful
installation of the USB driver, the driver will use the next available COM Port. All
QC890 Verifiers that have been configured for USB COM Port emulation use this
host assigned port number. USB COM Port Emulation is the default interface for
the QC890 Verifier.
Note: No additional configuration (e.g., baud rate) is necessary.
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* USB COM Port Emulation

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RS-232 Serial Communication Interface
An RS-232 interface requires no additional drivers. Connect the QC890 Verifier
to the host as shown in the illustration below.
RS-232 Selections
Scan the following bar code to select RS-232 communications.
The RS-232 settings supported are:
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth implementation uses the SPP (Serial Port Profile) profile to
connect the QC890 Verifier to the host system. The QC890 SPP profile is a
standard Bluetooth profile implementation. This allows the QC890 system to be
compatible with most Bluetooth hardware. The QC890 unit can be used with
existing Bluetooth radios built into laptops, PCs, or PDAs.
Baud Rate: 115,200
Parity: None
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None
RS-232 Communication

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Using the QC890 Verifier with Bluetooth Devices
Note: If you chose to use the USB or RS-232 interfaces, the Bluetooth
communication interface automatically turns off.
The QC890 Verifier may be used with Bluetooth devices (e.g., laptop, PC, PDA,
etc.). Scanning the Bluetooth bar code below turns the Bluetooth option on in the
QC890 Verifier.
Default = Off.
Note: If you turn the Bluetooth option on, scan the appropriate bar code that
follows to connect to a PC/Laptop or PDA/Mobility Systems device.
To establish a Bluetooth connection to a PC/Laptop, scan the bar code below,
follow the instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device to locate the QC890
Verifier, and connect to it. If you go out of range with your QC890 Verifier, the
QC890 Verifier automatically reconnects to the Bluetooth device once you come
back in range.
When Bluetooth communication is enabled, the default is PC/
Laptop.
To establish a Bluetooth connection to a PDA or Hand Held Products Mobility
Systems device, scan the bar code below, follow the instructions supplied with
your Bluetooth device to locate the QC890 Verifier, and connect to it. If you go
out of range with your QC890 Verifier, the QC890 Verifier will not re-connect. It
will be up to the host device to re-connect to the QC890 Verifier.
Bluetooth On
* Bluetooth Connection - PC/Laptop
Bluetooth Connection - PDA/Mobility Systems Device

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Enabling Your Device for Bluetooth
After scanning the appropriate Bluetooth connection bar code, you need to run
the Quick Check ImageData application to enable the Bluetooth radio in your
device (PC, PDA, or Mobility Systems device) in order to look for the QC890
Verifier.

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Once the QC890 Verifier is recognized, it appears in the list of available devices.
Select the QC890 Verifier to which you want to bond and select Next.
You will be asked if you need a passkey to add your device. The default passkey
for all Hand Held Products QC890 verifiers is “1234.”
The Wizard loads the QC890 Verifier information into your device. You may be
given a choice of selecting a check box if you want your QC890 Verifier to be set
as the default device to which Quick Check ImageData connects.

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Once you select Finish, your device is ready to communicate with the QC890
Verifier via the assigned ports. Make a note of the assigned port number. You
will need to know this port number in the following installation steps.
Enabling QCID for Bluetooth
1. Once you open the QCID application, click on File -> Preferences.
2. Choose the assigned incoming port number reported in the Add Bluetooth
Device wizard.
3. Click OK.
4. Your QC890 Verifier then connects to the QCID application.

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Using Quick Check ImageData
For the PC version of Quick Check ImageData, start Quick Check ImageData by
clicking on Start->Programs->Hand Held Products->Quick Check ImageData
or double click the Quick Check ImageData icon on your desktop (set up during
installation).
For the Windows Mobile for Pocket PC version, start Quick Check ImageData by
clicking on Start
->Programs. Select the Quick Check ImageData icon.
The first time you use QCID, the application asks you to select the COM Port to
which the QCID is attached. After you make the selection, QCID attempts to
connect to the attached QC890 Verifier. When a connection is established, the
main screen of the application, as shown below, displays.
PC Main Screen

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Help System
The Quick Check ImageData program has an extensive help system to aid in the
verification of your bar codes. Please refer to the help files for questions
regarding the verification process and for specific questions regarding the QCID
program.
Windows Mobile for Pocket PC Main Screen

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Using the Quick Check 890 Verifier System
Scanning a Bar Code Symbol Using the QC890 Verifier
Note: Calibration is a requirement of the ISO/IEC standards. Without proper
initial calibration, the values displayed may not be accurate. Please be
sure to calibrate the QC890 Verifier
prior to scanning bar codes and when
you change apertures and/or external scanning devices
.
1. Place the QC890 Verifier on top of the symbol.
2. Press the scan button on top of the unit to turn on illumination. Look through
the unit’s window to align the unit with the bar code.
Note: The best verification data is gathered by aligning the center of the symbol
to the center arrows.
3. Press the scan button on top of the unit again while the illumination is on to
scan and verify the bar code.
Scanning a Bar Code Symbol Using
Quick Check ImageData
A scan can be initiated with Quick Check ImageData.
1. Place the QC890 Verifier on top of the symbol.
2. If necessary, press the scan button on top of the unit to turn on illumination to
aid in alignment of the symbol.
3. For the PC version, click the Scan button on the Main Display window.

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4. For the Windows Mobile for Pocket PC version, select Device and then
Scan from the Scan Data tab.
Calibrating the QC890 Verifier
Note: Calibration is a requirement of the ISO/IEC standards and must be
performed with each aperture change.
When calibrating the QC890 Verifier system, the QC890 Verifier must be
connected to QCID. While preparing to calibrate the QC890 Verifier system, it is
important to align the center of the reflectance page symbol to the center arrows
and to keep the QC890 Verifier flat and level to the surface of the reflectance
page.
The reflectance page is a precision standard that is made of photographic
materials. To ensure proper calibration, you must replace the reflectance page
if it becomes dirty or physically damaged. Make sure to use only the original
calibration tools that were supplied with your QC890 Verifier kit or certified
replacements obtained from Hand Held Products.
1. Place the verifier on top of the symbol.
2. Press the scan button on top of the unit to turn on illumination.
3. Look through the unit’s window to align the unit with the bar code.
Note: The best verification data is gathered by aligning the center of the symbol
to the center arrows.
4. Press the scan button on top of the unit a second time while the illumination
is on to scan the calibration bar code. You will hear a series of beeps and