Kaptur KP2201 User manual

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KP2201 Imager Barcode Scanner
User Manual

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The device is manufactured by Trovi Technology CO., LTD. Kaptur brand, logos and Kaptur slogans are proprietary of Trovi
Technology CO., LTD. and TechSigno srl
While the information found in this manual has been accurately verified, Trovi Technology assumes no liability for errors that
may be herein contained or for damage to property or persons resulting from an improper use of the same or the software
derived from it.
Trovi Technology reserves the right to change the contents and the form of this document as well as to modify the product
specifications at any time.
The information contained in this document is property of Trovi Technology to whom all rights are reserved.
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by Techsigno srl.
Trovi Technology Co., LTD.
410, 4th floor, Sunrise Industry Building, 10 Hong Man Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Email:
Sales: [e-mail]
Assistance: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.kaptur-id.com
We appreciate your comments and suggestions. Send them to: [e-mail]
Trademarks
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Index
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Technical Assistance ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Packaging Information ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Part of the scanner ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Connect Scanner to computer ............................................................................................................................. 9
Disconnect Scanner from Computer .................................................................................................................... 9
Restore factory default setting ........................................................................................................ 10
Interface configuration .................................................................................................................... 10
USB HID interface ............................................................................................................................... 10
Language keyboard Setting ................................................................................................................. 11
Inter-character delay ........................................................................................................................................ 11
USB Virtual COM ................................................................................................................................ 13
Scan Reading Mode ......................................................................................................................... 14
Trigger mode ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Continuous mode ............................................................................................................................... 15
Same Barcode Reading ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Presentation Mode ............................................................................................................................. 16
Same Barcode Reading ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Lighting and Aiming ......................................................................................................................... 17
Lighting ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Aiming ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Buzzer Setup .................................................................................................................................... 18
Sound at Power On ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Buzzer tone ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Success Read Tone ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Successful read tone duration ........................................................................................................................... 19
Data Editing ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Add Prefix ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Add Suffix ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Add Barcode Type ID ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Add Terminator Character ................................................................................................................................ 24
Symbologies Selection ..................................................................................................................... 25
Enable & Disable all Barcodes .......................................................................................................................... 25
Symbology Selection and configurations ............................................................................................. 25
EAN 13 ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
EAN 8 ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
UPC A ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
UPC E0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
UPC E1 ............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Code 128 .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Code 39 ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
Code32 ............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Code 93 ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
Codebar ........................................................................................................................................................... 26
QR Code ........................................................................................................................................................... 26
Interleaved 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................................. 27
Industrial 25 ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................................................... 27
Code 11 ............................................................................................................................................................ 27
MSI .................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Datamatrix ....................................................................................................................................................... 27
PDF417 ............................................................................................................................................................. 27

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AZTEC ............................................................................................................................................................... 28
Hanhix ............................................................................................................................................................. 28
MicroPDF ......................................................................................................................................................... 28
User and factory default settings ..................................................................................................... 29
Save and Cancel programmed Value ................................................................................................... 29
User Default Settings .......................................................................................................................... 29
Restore factory default setting ........................................................................................................ 30
ASCII Table ....................................................................................................................................... 31
Programming ASCII Code .................................................................................................................... 32
Technical specifications ................................................................................................................... 34
Supported Barcode & Default setting for each barcode ................................................................... 35
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 36
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 37

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Safety information
Carefully read the general information regarding safety before using the device for the first time. An improper use of the device
could damage the device or cause harm to both people and things.
CE certification
The device conforms to European Directive 1999/5/EC.
Disposal (RAEE)
The barred mobile container present on the product, the documentation or the packaging indicates the necessity,
within the European Union, of a separate collection for expired electric and electronic products, including the batteries and the
accumulators.
The user should, therefore, take the equipment at the end of its useful life separate waste collection of electronic and electrical
waste, or return it to the dealer.
Do not dispose of these products in unsorted municipal refuse. Return the product to an authorized collection center to avoid
damage to the environment or human health caused by uncontrolled disposal of waste and to promote the sustainable re
cycling of materials
Improper disposal of the product by the user entails the application of administrative sanctions provided by law
RoHS
This device and all its components, subcomponents and consumables were produced in accordance with European directive
2002/95/EC also known as RoHS (Restrictions on the use of certain Hazardous Substances). This directive serves to reduce the
polluting substances used in electronic devices.
Antistatic devices
Before working on the device, it is necessary to apply the correct antistatic procedures to avoid
possible damage by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) on the internal circuitry.
Label
The product label is showed below

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Symbology used in the definitions table:
Symbol / Text Definition
Symbol/Text
Description
Notified potential danger or possible malfunctioning
Instructions that must be followed in order to guarantee the device functions
correctly

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Technical Assistance
If you have a technical question regarding the product’s installation or detect a problem with the device’s operation send an
email to technical support at
email: [e-mail].
Before returning any materials for any reason it is necessary to send an email to technical support at Kaptur at the above
address which includes the following information:
Ø Model
Ø Serial number
Ø Detailed and complete description of the malfunction
Ø Your company information
Ø The reference person within your company
In response to your mail you will receive an RMA number (Returned Material Authorization) which authorizes the material’s
return.
The device must be returned in a protective antistatic bag and adequately packaged to ensure that the product is well protected
during transport.
In case you have bought the product from Distributor channel please contact them for the first assistance .
Returning a device to Kaptur without adeguate packaging will result in the nullification of the product
warranty.

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Getting Started
Packaging Information
Inside the standard packaging you will find: A Barcode Reader, a flexible stand (optional), the Quick Guide
Part of the scanner
Use a piece of dry and soft cloth when cleaning the scanner. Be careful and do not scrap the reading
windows.

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Installation
Connect Scanner to computer
1. Switch Off the Computer
2. Refer to the below pictures, connect the USB Cable to the computer
3. Ensure that all the connection are secure
4. Switch on the Computer. If installation is correct the LED ① will lights Up and the Buzzer ⑤ will emit a beep.
Disconnect Scanner from Computer
1. Switch Off the computer and unplug the USB Cabe

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Setting
To configure t he device, it is sufficient to read the setting barcode. If the configuration code is read the scanner will emit a dual high
frequency beep
Restore factory default setting
To re set the para mete r to fa ctory refault. Use this code ca ref ully and only i f you are not sure how is configured the scanner.
RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
These are the most common settings. If more settings are required please contact the manufacturer.
The factory default settings are indicated with “Default”
Interface configuration
The scanner has been configured in factory with the USB HID enabled. If it is necessary to change the interface scan one of the
below codes
USB HID interface
To co nfigure the scanner in USB HID operating mode scan the below code
Enable USB HID (Default)

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Language keyboard Setting
The scanner supports different national keyboard layouts. Commonly an appropriate encoding system must be selected.
It is possible configure the scanner for different keyboard layout just reading the below programming code.
US Keyboard (Default)
French Keyboard
Hungarian Keyboard
Italian Keyboard
Japan Keyboard
Spanish Keyboard
Czech Keyboard
Germany Keyboard
Inter-character delay
This delay is inserted after each data character transmitted. By selecting, the user can change the output speed of the scanner
to match the speed of the host USB communication port.
1 msec delay (Default)

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3 msec delay
5 msec delay
10 msec delay

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USB Virtual COM
By setting, the scanner emulates a regular COM port. If a Microsoft Windows PC is connected to the scanner, a driver is required
to be installed. The driver will use the next available COM Port number. The driver and the installation guide can be found in
the software package provided on the manufacturer website. A Window terminal emulator software is recommended to display
the barcode data in text format.
To co nfigure the scanner in USB Virtual COM mode. No ot her sett ings are necessary after this selection.
Note:
Driver have to be installed on Windows PC
Enable USB Virtual COM

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Scan Reading Mode
Select one of the below codes to select the reading mode
Trigger mode
In this configuration the device starts when the trigger button is pressed and stay on until the trigger is released, or until a valid
read has been successfully made.
Tigger Mode (Default)

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Continuous mode
In this configuration the device start reading in continuous mode when the trigger button is pressed. The device stop at the
second pression of the Trigger. After the read of the configuration code the device enters in reading mode. To stop it just press
the trigger button.
Continuous Mode
Same Barcode Reading
When in Continuous Mode to avoid multiple reading of same bar code is it possible to set the function “Same barcode Time
out”. In this way if the read barcode is the same of the previous the good read is performed after the expired time.
Same Barcode Time Out Enable (Default)
No Time out on Same barcode reading
When the Same Barcode Time out is enabled, the delay can be programmed to:
0.5sec time out (Default)
1sec time out
3sec time out
5sec time out
Infinite time out. Use this settings if is necessary avoid the reading of the same
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Presentation Mode
In this mode the device monitors the brightness of the surrounding area. When the scene changes the device start to detect
and read a valid code.
Presentation Mode
After a successful reading the device enter in brightness monitor before start to detect and read a valid barcode. The brightness
monitor time out can set reading the below code.
No time out
0.5sec time out
1sec time out (Default)
1.5sec time out
2sec time out
Same Barcode Reading
When in Presentation Mode the multiple reading of same bar code is enabled. To set the delay on reading use the same settings
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Lighting and Aiming
Lighting
The device provides auxiliary lighting to improve the reading in dark conditions.
Turn on Light during reading operation (Default)
Auxiliary light always ON
Auxiliary light always OFF
Aiming
Red aiming light is projected by the device on the reading are to best detect the barcode.
Project Aiming light during reading operation (Default)
Amining light always ON
Aiming light always OFF

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Buzzer Setup
On the device there is buzzer to indicate the successful of reading and programming operation.
Sound at Power On
Enable the double beep when the device is powered on (Default)
No beep at power on
Buzzer tone
The buzzer can be set to emit diffent tone frequency
Low frequency
Mid frequency (Default)
High frequency
Success Read Tone
At success read the Buzzer will emit a sound (Default)
At success read the Buzzer will be mute

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Successful read tone duration
The time of successful read can be set reading the below code
30 msec
60 msec (Default)
90 msec
120msec

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Data Editing
In some application it is necessary to edit the output of data read in order to optimize the process of the read data. The possible
editing are:
• ADD PREFIX
• ADD SUFFIX
• ADD Barcode Type ID
• ADD Termination Character
The structure of the transmitted code will be
Prefix
Barcode Type ID
Barcode Value
Suffix
Termi nation Characte r
Prefix and Suffix can be max 15 ASCII characters
For the ASCII Table refer to the chapter relative chapter
Add Prefix
Prefix is a string that is customizable by the user. The sting will be added before the data
Enable Prefix
Disable Prefix (Defaut)
Program / Modify Prefix
Save Prefix
If Prefix is disabled (as per Default Configuration) the scanned doesn’t sent out it also if programmed.
Be sure to enable Prefix after having programmed it.
In order to add the Prefix or Suffix proceed as indicate below
1. Scan the barcode “Modify Prefix”
2. Check the ASCII table and get the ASCII Code for the Character to add
3. Scan the barcode of ASCII
4. Scan the barcode Save Prefix or Suffix
Example: Add character “+” as prefix
On the ASCII Table the character “+” is equal to 2B