LXE HX2 Operating instructions

Ring Scanner / Ring Imager
Programming Guide
(For LXE HX2/HX3 Ring Scanners, Ring Imagers, tethered to Windows®CE Devices)
Barcodes in this guide must be printed on a 600dpi printer.
The barcodes cannot be scanned from a computer monitor.
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Revision Notice
Chapter 2 – SE955 Laser
Barcodes
Changed default value to Host for Trigger Level parameter.
Added GS1 DataBar to RSS sections.
Chapter 3 – SE4400 Imager
Barcodes
PL4407 Ring Imager and MS4407 Ring Imager. Added MicroQR,
Aztec, Bookland Format, 4State Postal, QR Inverse, DataMatrix
Inverse, and Aztec Inverse. Added GS1 DataBar to RSS sections.
Chapter 4 – Scan Engine
Technical Specifications Added Revision History.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION 1
Barcodes and Scanner Engines ............................................................................................................ 1
LXE Mobile Devices with Integrated Scanners ....................................................................................2
LXE Tethered Scanners and Bluetooth Scanners................................................................................ 3
Identify Your Barcode Scanner Type ..................................................................................................... 3
How To . . . ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Cleaning the Beam Aperture .................................................................................................................. 5
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Printing Barcodes In This Guide .......................................................................................................................6
Miscellaneous Programmable Barcodes............................................................................................................6
Beep After Good Decode..................................................................................................................................6
Beeper Frequency Adjustment........................................................................................................................6
Beep on <BEL>.................................................................................................................................................6
Beeper Tone / Beeper Volume..........................................................................................................................6
Event Reporting ...............................................................................................................................................6
Factors That May Impact Scanner Performance.............................................................................................7
Barcode Quality................................................................................................................................................7
Barcode Symbology..........................................................................................................................................7
Lens Damage ....................................................................................................................................................7
Ambient Lighting .............................................................................................................................................7
Temperature .....................................................................................................................................................7
Getting Help ............................................................................................................................................. 8
CHAPTER 2SE955 LASER BARCODES 9
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 9
Scanner Identification Label .................................................................................................................. 9
Aiming Modes ........................................................................................................................................10
Prefix / Suffix..........................................................................................................................................10
Pre-Configured Default Values............................................................................................................. 11
Frequently Used Barcodes – SE955 .................................................................................................... 15
Reset/Cancel Barcodes......................................................................................................................................15
Configure The Decoder For Barcode Types....................................................................................................16
Bookland EAN................................................................................................................................................16
Chinese 2 of 5..................................................................................................................................................16
Codabar...........................................................................................................................................................17
Code 11 ............................................................................................................................................................17
Code 128..........................................................................................................................................................17
Code 39............................................................................................................................................................18
Code 93............................................................................................................................................................18
Discrete 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................................................19
EAN-13............................................................................................................................................................19
EAN-8..............................................................................................................................................................19
Interleaved 2 of 5............................................................................................................................................20
ISBT 128..........................................................................................................................................................20
MSI Plessey.....................................................................................................................................................20
UCC/EAN-128 ................................................................................................................................................21
UPC-A .............................................................................................................................................................21
UPC-E .............................................................................................................................................................21
UPC-E1 ...........................................................................................................................................................22

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Scanner Parameters – General ............................................................................................................23
Aim Duration.....................................................................................................................................................23
Bi-Directional Redundancy ..............................................................................................................................24
Data Options......................................................................................................................................................25
Prefix and Suffix.............................................................................................................................................25
Prefix ...........................................................................................................................................................25
Suffix 1 ........................................................................................................................................................26
Suffix 2 ........................................................................................................................................................26
Scan Data Transmission Format...................................................................................................................27
Transmit Code ID Character ........................................................................................................................29
Transmit No Code ID Character ..................................................................................................................29
Transmit Symbol Code ID Character...........................................................................................................29
Transmit AIM Code ID Character ...............................................................................................................30
Laser On Time...................................................................................................................................................32
Linear Code Type Security Level (Redundancy Level) .................................................................................33
Parameter Scanning..........................................................................................................................................35
Power Mode.......................................................................................................................................................36
Scan Angle..........................................................................................................................................................37
Set Default Parameter ......................................................................................................................................38
Simple Serial Interface (SSI) Options .............................................................................................................39
Baud Rate........................................................................................................................................................40
Decode Data Packet Format..........................................................................................................................41
Host Character Time-out...............................................................................................................................42
Host Serial Response Time-out .....................................................................................................................43
Intercharacter Delay ......................................................................................................................................43
Parity...............................................................................................................................................................44
Software Handshaking...................................................................................................................................45
Disable ACK/NAK Handshaking ................................................................................................................45
Enable ACK/NAK Handshaking .................................................................................................................45
Stop Bit Select .................................................................................................................................................46
Transmit “No Read / Decode” Message ..........................................................................................................47
Trigger Mode .....................................................................................................................................................48
Scanner Parameters – SE955 Barcode Type Specific .......................................................................50
Chinese 2 of 5.....................................................................................................................................................50
Codabar .............................................................................................................................................................50
CLSI Editing...................................................................................................................................................51
NOTIS Editing................................................................................................................................................51
Set Lengths for Codabar................................................................................................................................52
One Discrete Length (Parameter L1)...........................................................................................................52
Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2).........................................................................................................53
Length Within Range...................................................................................................................................53
Any Length ..................................................................................................................................................53
Code 11...............................................................................................................................................................54
Set Lengths for Code 11 .................................................................................................................................54
One Discrete Length (Parameter L1)...........................................................................................................55
Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2).........................................................................................................55
Length Within Range...................................................................................................................................55
Any Length ..................................................................................................................................................56
Code 11 Check Digit Verification..................................................................................................................56
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits.....................................................................................................................57
Code 128.............................................................................................................................................................58
UCC/EAN-128 ................................................................................................................................................58
ISBT-128..........................................................................................................................................................60
Lengths for Code 128 .....................................................................................................................................60
Code 39...............................................................................................................................................................61
Code 39 Check Digit Verification..................................................................................................................61
Code 32 Prefix ................................................................................................................................................62
Convert Code 39 to Code 32..........................................................................................................................62

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Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion....................................................................................................................63
Set Lengths for Code 39.................................................................................................................................64
One Discrete Length (Parameter L1)...........................................................................................................64
Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2).........................................................................................................65
Length Within Range...................................................................................................................................65
Any Length ..................................................................................................................................................65
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ......................................................................................................................66
Trioptic Code 39 .............................................................................................................................................67
Code 93...............................................................................................................................................................68
Set Lengths for Code 93.................................................................................................................................68
One Discrete Length (Parameter L1)...........................................................................................................69
Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2).........................................................................................................69
Length Within Range...................................................................................................................................70
Any Length ..................................................................................................................................................70
Discrete 2 of 5 ....................................................................................................................................................71
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5.......................................................................................................................71
One Discrete Length (Parameter L1)...........................................................................................................72
Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2).........................................................................................................72
Length Within Range...................................................................................................................................73
Any Length ..................................................................................................................................................73
Interleaved 2 of 5...............................................................................................................................................74
Check Digit Verification.................................................................................................................................75
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13............................................................................................................................76
Set Lengths for I 2 of 5...................................................................................................................................77
One Discrete Length (Parameter L1)...........................................................................................................77
Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2).........................................................................................................78
Length Within Range...................................................................................................................................78
Any Length ..................................................................................................................................................79
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit........................................................................................................................79
MSI Plessey........................................................................................................................................................80
MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm .............................................................................................................80
MSI Plessey Check Digits ..............................................................................................................................81
Set Lengths for MSI Plessey ..........................................................................................................................81
One Discrete Length (Parameter L1)...........................................................................................................82
Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2).........................................................................................................82
Length Within Range...................................................................................................................................83
Any Length ..................................................................................................................................................83
Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit ...............................................................................................................84
UPC/EAN...........................................................................................................................................................85
UPC-A .............................................................................................................................................................85
UPC-E .............................................................................................................................................................85
UPC-E1 ...........................................................................................................................................................86
EAN-8..............................................................................................................................................................86
EAN-13............................................................................................................................................................87
Bookland EAN................................................................................................................................................87
Check Digits....................................................................................................................................................88
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit......................................................................................................................88
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ......................................................................................................................88
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ....................................................................................................................89
Conversions.....................................................................................................................................................90
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A...........................................................................................................................90
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A.........................................................................................................................90
Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type ................................................................................................................91
Preambles........................................................................................................................................................92
UPC-A Preamble .........................................................................................................................................92
UPC-E Preamble..........................................................................................................................................93
UPC-E1 Preamble........................................................................................................................................94
Supplementals.................................................................................................................................................95

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Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals...............................................................................................................95
Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy ...........................................................................................96
EAN-8 Zero Extend........................................................................................................................................97
UCC Coupon Extended Code........................................................................................................................98
UPC/EAN Security Level...............................................................................................................................99
GS1 DataBar Codes (RSS Codes)..................................................................................................................101
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14)....................................................................................................101
GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS-Limited).........................................................................................................101
GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS-Expanded) .................................................................................................101
Convert GS1 DataBar (RSS) to UPC/EAN ................................................................................................102
Keypad Number Symbols ................................................................................................................... 103
CHAPTER 3SE4400 IMAGER BARCODES 105
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................105
Imager Identification Label.................................................................................................................106
Prefix / Suffix........................................................................................................................................106
Miscellaneous Programmable Barcodes ..........................................................................................107
Beep After Good Decode.................................................................................................................................107
Beeper Frequency Adjustment.......................................................................................................................107
Beep on <BEL> ...............................................................................................................................................107
Beeper Tone / Beeper Volume.........................................................................................................................107
Event Reporting ..............................................................................................................................................107
Pre-Configured Default Values...........................................................................................................108
Frequently Used Barcodes – SE4400 ................................................................................................ 111
Reset/Cancel Barcodes.................................................................................................................................... 111
Enable / Disable Parameter Scanning ........................................................................................................... 111
Configure Imager For Barcode Types ........................................................................................................... 112
2D Symbologies............................................................................................................................................. 112
Codabar......................................................................................................................................................... 113
Code 11 .......................................................................................................................................................... 114
Code 39.......................................................................................................................................................... 114
Code 93.......................................................................................................................................................... 114
Code 128........................................................................................................................................................ 115
Composite ..................................................................................................................................................... 115
Interleaved 2 of 5.......................................................................................................................................... 116
Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................................... 116
ISBT-128........................................................................................................................................................ 117
MSI (Plessey Code) ...................................................................................................................................... 117
Postal Codes.................................................................................................................................................. 117
GS1 DataBar (RSS)...................................................................................................................................... 119
UPC/EAN......................................................................................................................................................120
Imager Parameters – General.............................................................................................................122
Decode Session Timeout..................................................................................................................................122
Decode Aiming Pattern...................................................................................................................................123
Decoding Autoexposure ..................................................................................................................................123
Decoding Illumination ....................................................................................................................................124
Focus Mode......................................................................................................................................................125
LED Illumination ............................................................................................................................................126
Operational Mode ...........................................................................................................................................127
Power Mode.....................................................................................................................................................128
Presentation Mode Session Timeout..............................................................................................................129
Report Version.................................................................................................................................................129
Time Delay to Low Power Mode....................................................................................................................130
Time-out between Decodes, Same Symbol ....................................................................................................131
Trigger Modes .................................................................................................................................................132
Transmit Code ID Character.........................................................................................................................133

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Transmit No Code ID Character ................................................................................................................133
Transmit Symbol Code ID Character.........................................................................................................133
Transmit AIM Code ID Character .............................................................................................................134
Prefix / Suffix Values ......................................................................................................................................138
Prefix .............................................................................................................................................................138
Suffix 1 ..........................................................................................................................................................138
Suffix 2 ..........................................................................................................................................................139
Scan Data Transmission Format....................................................................................................................140
Transmit “No Read” Message........................................................................................................................141
UPC/EAN ..............................................................................................................................................142
UPC-A ..............................................................................................................................................................142
UPC-E ..............................................................................................................................................................142
UPC-E1 ............................................................................................................................................................142
EAN-8/JAN 8...................................................................................................................................................143
EAN-13/JAN 13...............................................................................................................................................143
Bookland EAN.................................................................................................................................................144
Bookland Format ............................................................................................................................................144
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (2 and 5 digits) ..............................................................................145
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy .................................................................................................147
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ........................................................................................................................147
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ........................................................................................................................148
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ......................................................................................................................149
UPC-A Preamble.............................................................................................................................................149
UPC-E Preamble.............................................................................................................................................150
UPC-E1 Preamble ...........................................................................................................................................151
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A..............................................................................................................................152
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A............................................................................................................................153
EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .....................................................................................................................................153
UCC Coupon Extended Code ........................................................................................................................154
Code 128...............................................................................................................................................155
UCC/EAN-128 .................................................................................................................................................155
ISBT-128 ..........................................................................................................................................................155
Code 39.................................................................................................................................................156
Trioptic Code 39..............................................................................................................................................156
Convert Code 39 to Code 32...........................................................................................................................157
Code 32 Prefix .................................................................................................................................................157
Set Length(s) for Code 39...............................................................................................................................158
One Discrete Length (Parameter L1) .........................................................................................................158
Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2)........................................................................................................158
Length Within Range...................................................................................................................................159
Any Length ...................................................................................................................................................159
Code 39 Check Digit Verification ..................................................................................................................160
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit.......................................................................................................................160
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ....................................................................................................................161
Code 93.................................................................................................................................................162
Set Lengths for Code 93..................................................................................................................................162
One Discrete Length (Parameter L1) .........................................................................................................163
Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2)........................................................................................................163
Length Within Range...................................................................................................................................164
Any Length ...................................................................................................................................................164
Code 11.................................................................................................................................................165
Set Lengths for Code 11..................................................................................................................................165
One Discrete Length (Parameter L1) .........................................................................................................165
Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2)........................................................................................................166
Length Within Range...................................................................................................................................166
Any Length ...................................................................................................................................................166
Code 11 Check Digit Verification...................................................................................................................167
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits...................................................................................................................168

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Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ........................................................................................................................169
Set Lengths for I 2 of 5....................................................................................................................................169
One Discrete Length (Parameter L1) .........................................................................................................169
Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2)........................................................................................................170
Length Within Range...................................................................................................................................170
Any Length ...................................................................................................................................................170
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ....................................................................................................................171
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit.........................................................................................................................172
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 .............................................................................................................................173
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)............................................................................................................................174
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 .......................................................................................................................174
One Discrete Length (Parameter L1) .........................................................................................................175
Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2)........................................................................................................175
Length Within Range...................................................................................................................................176
Any Length ...................................................................................................................................................176
Codabar ................................................................................................................................................177
CLSI Editing....................................................................................................................................................177
NOTIS Editing ................................................................................................................................................178
Set Lengths for Codabar ................................................................................................................................178
One Discrete Length (Parameter L1) .........................................................................................................178
Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2)........................................................................................................179
Length Within Range...................................................................................................................................179
Any Length ...................................................................................................................................................179
MSI ........................................................................................................................................................180
Set Length(s) for MSI .....................................................................................................................................180
One Discrete Length (Parameter L1) .........................................................................................................181
Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2)........................................................................................................181
Length Within Range...................................................................................................................................182
Any Length ...................................................................................................................................................182
MSI Check Digits ............................................................................................................................................183
Transmit MSI Check Digit .............................................................................................................................183
MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...........................................................................................................................184
Postal Codes........................................................................................................................................185
US Postnet........................................................................................................................................................185
US Planet..........................................................................................................................................................185
UK Postal .........................................................................................................................................................186
Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ................................................................................................................186
Japan Postal.....................................................................................................................................................186
Australian Postal.............................................................................................................................................187
Dutch Postal.....................................................................................................................................................187
Transmit US Postal Check Digit....................................................................................................................188
4State Postal ....................................................................................................................................................188
GS1 DataBar (RSS)..............................................................................................................................189
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) ......................................................................................................189
GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited)............................................................................................................189
GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) ....................................................................................................190
Convert GS1 DataBar (RSS) to UPC/EAN...................................................................................................190
Composite ............................................................................................................................................191
Composite CC-C .............................................................................................................................................191
Composite CC-A/B..........................................................................................................................................191
Composite TLC-39..........................................................................................................................................191
UPC Composite Mode ....................................................................................................................................192
UCC/EAN Code 128 Emulation Mode ..........................................................................................................193
2D Symbologies................................................................................................................................... 194
PDF417.............................................................................................................................................................194
MicroPDF417 ..................................................................................................................................................194
Code 128 Emulation........................................................................................................................................195
Data Matrix .....................................................................................................................................................196

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Data Matrix Inverse........................................................................................................................................196
Maxicode..........................................................................................................................................................197
QR Code...........................................................................................................................................................197
MicroQR ..........................................................................................................................................................198
QR Inverse.......................................................................................................................................................198
Aztec.................................................................................................................................................................199
Aztec Inverse ...................................................................................................................................................199
Redundancy Level............................................................................................................................... 200
Security Level ......................................................................................................................................202
Intercharacter Gap Size .................................................................................................................................203
Imager Keypad Number Symbols ......................................................................................................204
CHAPTER 4SCAN ENGINE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 207
Scanner Identification Label ..............................................................................................................207
Decode Zones ......................................................................................................................................207
SE955-I000WR Standard Range Laser Scanner..........................................................................................208
SE4400 Laser Imager......................................................................................................................................209
Near Focus Decode Distances......................................................................................................................209
PL4407 ......................................................................................................................................................209
MS4407 .....................................................................................................................................................209
Far Focus Decode Distances stopped here .................................................................................................210
PL4407 ......................................................................................................................................................210
MS4407 .....................................................................................................................................................210
Toggled Focus Decode Distances................................................................................................................. 211
PL4407 ......................................................................................................................................................211
MS4407 .....................................................................................................................................................211
Decode Distances in Darkness.....................................................................................................................212
PL4407 ......................................................................................................................................................212
ASCII Character Equivalents..............................................................................................................213
Revision History ..................................................................................................................................217
INDEX 219

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Illustrations
Figure 1-1 Chart – Identify Your Barcode Scanner Type .....................................................................................3
Figure 1-2 Scanning Angle for Linear Barcodes..................................................................................................4
Figure 1-3 Scanning a 2D Barcode ......................................................................................................................5
Figure 2-1 Supported SE955 Barcode Symbologies............................................................................................9
Figure 3-1 Supported SE4400 Barcode Symbologies......................................................................................105
Figure 4-1 Decode Zones – SE955-I000WR Standard Range Laser Ring Scanner.........................................208
Figure 4-2 Imager Near Focus Decode Distances............................................................................................209
Figure 4-3 Imager Far Focus Decode Distances ..............................................................................................210
Figure 4-4 Imager Toggled Focus Decode Distances....................................................................................... 211
Figure 4-5 Imager Decode Distances in Darkness ...........................................................................................212
Figure 4-6 ASCII Character Equivalents .........................................................................................................213

E-SW-RINGSCANPG-C Ring Scanner / Ring Imager Programming Guide
Chapter 1 Introduction
IMPORTANT. The barcodes in each chapter are specific to the scanner or imager type described
in the chapter title. DAMAGE TO THE IMAGER AND SCANNER MAY RESULT IF AN IMAGER
READS LASER PROGRAMMING BARCODES OR A LASER READS IMAGER
PROGRAMMING BARCODES.
Barcodes and Scanner Engines
Assumption: The user is familiar with Windows CE 5 on-screen functions.
Barcode laser scanner engines and barcode imager engines are used to collect barcoded data from
any nearby compatible, barcode label that is visible and on printed media.
This guide contains programming barcodes for scanning devices supported by LXE®. The
scanning devices are linked to an LXE mobile device that has a Microsoft® Windows® CE
operating system.
The linked devices are directly cabled to the mobile device.
LXE mobile devices can pair with more than one Bluetooth barcode reader at a time and they can
support more than one ring scanner/imager. But the mobile device can only manipulate the data
received from one ring scanner/imager or Bluetooth device at a time.
The ring decoding devices do not have the ability to emit a good read or bad read sound.
Imagers and scanners use laser beams when reading a barcode.
Please read all cautions, warnings and labels on the scanning device and in the
equipment-specific User’s Guide before scanning the barcodes in this guide.
The scan engine manufacturer may offer more barcodes and options than are contained in this
guide. Please note that the barcodes in this guide are only those supported by LXE and the imagers
or scanners linked to LXE mobile devices that LXE manufactures or supports. If you need
assistance when using the barcodes in this guide, please contact your LXE representative.
Note: The function to use the imager like a camera (or for OCR decoding) is not supported in
this release.

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It is important that the barcodes in this guide are scanned by ring
scanners/imagers connected to the HX2 or HX3 mobile device only.
Note: The LXE Bluetooth Module ring scanner and ring imager connectors are not
interchangeable with the ring scanner and ring imager connectors designed for the HX2
or the HX3 mobile device.
When using the scanning device to scan the device-specific barcodes in this guide, the user can
change scanning parameters such as:
•Enable / disable a specific barcode type (UPC/EAN, Code 128, PDF417, and many others)
•Scan beam timing – short, medium, long
•Return to factory defaults or last saved good configuration
•Use the Cancel barcode during programming to correct scanning mistakes
Laser Scanner – Programming barcodes for the SE955 scan engine made by Symbol
Technologies 1(SE prefix) are contained in Chapter 2 “SE955 Laser Barcodes.”
Laser Imager – Programming barcodes for the SE4400 imager engine made by Symbol
Technologies are contained in Chapter 3 “SE4400 Imager Barcodes.”
Supported scanning ranges for the different barcode readers are contained in Chapter 4 “Decode
Zones”.
Bluetooth scanners and Bluetooth imager programming barcodes and user instruction is not
included in this guide. Please refer to the section titled LXE Tethered Scanners and Bluetooth
Scanners.
LXE Mobile Devices with Integrated Scanners
LXE mobile devices with integrated scanners encase the scanning mechanism within the device.
They are a permanent part of an LXE mobile device. Integrated scanners cannot be hot-swapped.
LXE Windows devices with integrated scanners: MX3X, MX3-CE, MX3-RFID, MX5X, MX6,
MX7, MX8 and many obsolete DOS devices with integrated scanners.
DOS Devices Please refer to the “Integrated Scanner Programming Guide for DOS Devices”
user guide.
CE Devices Please refer to the “Integrated Scanner Programming Guide for Windows
Devices” user guide.
1Full programming guides for the Symbol scan engines may be available on the manufacturer’s web site.

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LXE Tethered Scanners and Bluetooth Scanners
This guide does not include the barcodes to be used when programming tethered scanners
connected to a COM port or serial port on LXE mobile devices and their cradles, the LXE 8300
and 8500 series specifically, or mobile Bluetooth scanners/imagers. Please refer to the scanner and
imager manufacturer’s User Guide 2. Note: The manufacturer usually includes the printed manuals
with the tethered device or Bluetooth device shipment.
Identify Your Barcode Scanner Type
Look on the labels on your LXE mobile device and ring scanning devices. The type of barcode
decoder should be clearly labeled. Refer to the following chart to determine the correct section to
use when programming the barcode decoder.
Laser (Chapter 2) Imager (Chapter 3)
Mobile Device SE955 SE4400
HX2 x x
HX3 x x
Figure 1-1 Chart – Identify Your Barcode Scanner Type
Note: The MX3X, MX7 and MX8 also use the same SE955 scan engine although they have
integrated scanners. See the Integrated Scanner Programming Guide for beep-related
programming barcodes for these devices.
LXE equipment that does not appear on this list may be DOS equipment, RFID tag reader
equipment, LXE Windows devices with integrated scanners, scanners that are not supported by
LXE, or obsolete scanners.
Note: LXE devices with RFID scanning engines are used to collect data from Class 1 and Class
2 labels that are within reading proximity of the RFID module. RFID scan engines do
not read the barcodes in this guide. Please refer to the equipment-specific reference
guide for the LXE equipment with an installed RFID module e.g. “MX3-RFID Reference
Guide” for the MX3-RFID mobile device.
2Full programming guides for LXE Bluetooth linked decoders and COM port tethered scanners may be available
on the manufacturer’s web site.

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How To . . .
Note: The function to use the imager like a camera (or for OCR decoding) is not supported in
this release.
The linear barcodes in this guide were created using Code 128 symbology. Your mobile device
has been set up by LXE to automatically read / decode Code 128 barcodes.
Using the barcodes contained in this guide, you can change scanning system parameters or reset
all parameters to their factory default values.
All scanner parameters are programmed into and stored by the scanner engine.
Important
If this guide is not in print form, locate the page in this electronic guide that contains the
barcode you wish to use. Print the page on white paper using a 600dpi laser printer (or
equivalent).
LXE recommends printing the page containing the Reset and Cancel barcodes as well as
the page containing the A – F and 0 – 9 number barcodes.
1. Select the parameter you want to scan. If this guide is in print form,3lay this reference
guide flat on a table or propped up at an angle.
2. Holding the beam aperture approximately 3 – 12 inches away from the barcode, aim the
scanner aperture toward the selected barcode. See the scanner engine Decode Zones in
Chapter 4.
3. Press the Scan button. Align the scan beam so that the barcode is centered within the
beam. The beam must cross the entire barcode. Move the scanner towards or away from
the barcode so that the barcode takes up approximately two-thirds the width of the beam.
Correct Scan Incorrect Scan Incorrect Scan
Figure 1-2 Scanning Angle for Linear Barcodes
4. Refer to the recommended decode zone for the installed scan engine if you are having
difficulty with this process.
Note: Do not position the scan aperture exactly perpendicular to the barcode being scanned. In
this position, light can bounce back into the scan aperture, and possibly prevent a
successful decode.
3When sending individual pages to a laser printer for scanning later, ensure the dots per inch setting is at least
600dpi.

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Figure 1-3 Scanning a 2D Barcode
To scan with the imager, point the beam aperture at an barcode and press the Scan button. You
will see a bracketed crosshair strike the barcode. Align the brackets so that the center (or one of
the four corners of the center box) of the barcode is covered by the crosshair.
The scan On indicator illuminates (usually red) when the laser beam is on. Following a barcode
scan and “good read” the indicator usually turns green and the mobile device beeps, indicating a
successful scan. The mobile device may also play a WAV file during scanning.
The laser and scan On indicator automatically turn off after a successful or unsuccessful read. The
scanner is ready to scan again.
Note: Whether there are beeps in conjunction with scan and decode functions is dependent on
the application currently running in the mobile device. Beeps are emitted by the mobile
device, not the tethered ring barcode reader.
Note: Decrease decode time by disabling unused barcode types. The scan engine can store
several different barcode symbologies at the same time. This means the system is able to
scan a Code 39 barcode, then an Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode, then a different barcode
without requiring a parameter reset.
Warmboot the mobile device to synchronize the new scanner engine parameters with the mobile
device’s settings.
Cleaning the Beam Aperture
Keep fingers and rough, sharp or abrasive objects away from the beam aperture. If the aperture
becomes soiled or smudged, clean only with a standard household cleaner such as Windex®
without vinegar or use Isopropyl Alcohol. Do not use paper towels or harsh-chemical-based
cleaning fluids since they may result in damage to the aperture surface. Use a clean, damp, lint-
free cloth. Do not scrub optical surfaces. If possible, clean only those areas which are soiled.
Lint/particulates can be removed with clean, filtered canned air.

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Troubleshooting
Printing Barcodes In This Guide
Problem: Barcodes on the printed page are too compact to be scanned,
especially with a long range scanner.
Solution: There is a difference between laser printer types and how they handle some Adobe
Acrobat print functions – specifically, the “shink to fit” option on the Print Options
screen.
Before clicking Print, make sure the “Shrink oversized pages to paper size”
checkbox is unchecked. If the barcode is still too small to be read by the scanner
engine, run the printed page through the laser printer again using the laser printer’s
Zoom feature until the barcode is large enough to scan satisfactorily.
Miscellaneous Programmable Barcodes
Ring decoding devices do not have the ability to emit a good read or bad read sound.
Beep After Good Decode
Audible scan progress indicators are generated by the scanner driver on LXE mobile devices, not
the ring decoder engine. Use the Windows CE Control Panel options to set up the mobile device
audible indicators.
Beeper Frequency Adjustment
Audible scan progress indicators are generated by the scanner driver on LXE mobile devices, not
the ring decoder engine. Use the Windows CE Control Panel options to set up the mobile device
audible indicators.
Beep on <BEL>
This parameter is disabled/inactive on LXE mobile devices.
Beeper Tone / Beeper Volume
Audible scan progress indicators are generated by the scanner driver on LXE mobile devices, not
the ring decoder engine. Use the Windows CE Control Panel options to set up the mobile device
audible indicators.
Event Reporting
LXE mobile devices with linked scanners aren’t designed to process events triggered by the linked
scan engine. Events are processed by the operating system resident on the mobile device. Use
Windows CE Control Panel options to set up the mobile device event reporting parameters.

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Factors That May Impact Scanner Performance
The range of a scanner is dependent upon many outside influences including size of the barcode,
quality of the barcode printing, material the barcode is printed on, condition of the scan lens
(scratches) and angle of the beam aperture relative to the barcode label. Any of these factors may
result in having to re-scan the label from a different distance or angle.
Barcode Quality
Check the barcode for marks or physical damage e.g. ripped label, missing section, correct size for
the scanner being used, etc.
In general, the bigger the barcode the further the distance from which it can be read. If the barcode
is smaller than the specified size for the scanner being used, the distance, in almost all cases, will
shrink.
Large barcodes can be scanned at the maximum distance. Hold the scanner closer to small
barcodes (or with bars that are very close together).
Note: Do not position the scanner exactly perpendicular to the barcode being scanned. In this
position, light can bounce back into the scan aperture, and possibly prevent a successful
decode.
Barcode Symbology
Barcodes such as UPC codes and Code 128 are more complex than Code 39 and Interleaved 2 of
5. When attempting to get the maximum read distance possible, particularly with reflective labels,
use Code 39. The use of Code 128 or other more complex symbologies will almost always result
in a reduction in maximum read distance. LXE will not support scanner maximum distances (from
Decode Zones) when symbologies other than Code 39 are used.
Lens Damage
A scratched scan beam aperture can impact read rates and distances. Beam apertures should be
inspected frequently, particularly if scanning quality or distances get worse over time.
Ambient Lighting
High ambient conditions, particularly outdoor environments, will produce enough light to
somewhat “blind” the scanner. This will result in shorter read distances.
Temperature
While small deviations from room temperature will have no impact on scanner performance,
severe conditions like those found in freezers will have a negative impact on both the distance
scanners can read and the speed the read is acquired.
Some scanner engines contain protection circuitry that shuts the scanner down in temperatures that
exceed the recommended operating temperature.

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Getting Help
LXE user and reference guides are now available on one CD and they can also be viewed and
downloaded from the LXE ServicePass website on the ServicePass / Documentation page. Contact
your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD or logon information for the ServicePass
web pages.
You can also get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE Manuals CD,
in the file titled “Contacting LXE”. This information is also available on the LXE website.
Explanations of terms and acronyms used in this guide are located in the file titled “LXE
Technical Glossary” on the LXE Manuals CD and the LXE ServicePass website.

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Chapter 2 SE955 Laser Barcodes
This chapter’s explanations and instructions are directed toward Symbol SE955 laser
scanner engines. DO NOT SCAN THE BARCODES IN THIS CHAPTER WITH ANY
OTHER IMAGER / LASER ENGINE.
Introduction
Device: HX2 HX3
To change a parameter value: Scan the appropriate barcode in this chapter. The new value
replaces the standard default value in memory.
The following barcode symbologies are supported:
Symbology Default Setting
Chinese 2 of 5 Disabled
Codabar Disabled
Code 11 Disabled
Code 128 Enabled
Code 39 Enabled
Code 93 Disabled
Discrete 2 of 5 Disabled
Interleaved 2 of 5 Enabled
MSI Plessey Disabled
GS1 DataBar (RSS) Disabled
UPC/EAN
UPC-A
UPC-E
UPC-E1
EAN-8
EAN-13
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Figure 2-1 Supported SE955 Barcode Symbologies
Scanner Identification Label
Look on the labels on your LXE mobile device, ring scanning device or ring imaging device. The
type of installed scan engine should be clearly labeled. Contact your system administrator for
assistance.

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Aiming Modes
There are many aiming “modes” for laser barcode scanners – aiming dots, aiming patterns, aim
duration, etc. All aiming “modes” concern the length of time the beam is sent out, how wide the
beam is and what happens when the timer expires. The terms are used interchangeably and may be
confusing for the novice barcode laser scanner user.
Note: Decoding algorithms released by the barcode engine manufacturer often change upon
each new release. Programming parameters that were available at one release may not
be available upon a later software release. LXE supports the programming barcodes for
the specific engines in this guide only.
This scan engine can have it’s aiming beam/aiming dot setup using these barcodes in this guide:
•Use Laser On Time,
•Aim Duration, and
•Scan Angle.
How to get an aiming dot when there is no “Aiming Dot” parameter
Set Aim Duration to .5 seconds and an aiming “dot” is sent while the scan trigger is held down.
When the timer expires, the aiming beam widens and the barcode is read.
Prefix / Suffix
SE955 scanner engine prefix and suffix parameters cannot be set, changed, or reset using the
barcodes in this chapter.
Refer to the chapter titled “Scanner” in the [device specific e.g. HX2, HX3] Reference Guide for
information and instruction on setting up the following scanner parameters:
•Enable/Disable decoding sounds
•Imager LED Illumination
•COM1 Serial Parameters
•Code ID: AIM, Symbol, Custom
•Symbology Settings including Prefix/Suffix
•Control Character Mapping
•Custom Identifiers