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Symbol DS3478
Product Reference Guide

Symbol DS3478 Smart Focus Digital Scanner
Product Reference Guide
72E-72109-05
Revision A
May 2009

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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
Change Date Description
-01 Rev A 6/2005 Initial release.
-02 Rev A 2/2007 Update service information; correct Symbol PTC Terminal bar code; specify that
Multipoint mode does not support Beep on <BEL> feature.
-03 Rev A 7/2007 Add DPM version information, including new decode zones and DPM Scanning
parameter; added picklist mode, new UPC/EAN Supplemental options, Bookland
ISBN format, 4State Postal, Inverse 1D, Data Matrix Inverse, Micro QR, QR Inverse,
Aztec, Aztec Inverse parameters.
-04 Rev A 8/2008 Add 2D decode zones, add Decode Mirror Images parameter, removed IBM XT bar
code and keyboard from Keyboard Wedge section, add Code 128 Lengths and Post
US4 options, change UCC/EAN-128 code type name to GS1-128.
-05 Rev A 5/2009 Add ISSN EAN, Matrix 2 of 5, and Chinese 2 of 5 code types; add ISBT
concatenation parameters; change Dutch Postal references to Netherlands KIX
Code, 4State Postal to USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail, and Post US4 to UPU
FICS Postal.

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Table of Contents
About This Guide
Introduction .................................................................................................................... xv
Configurations................................................................................................................ xv
Chapter Descriptions ..................................................................................................... xv
Notational Conventions.................................................................................................. xvi
Related Publications ...................................................................................................... xvii
Service Information ........................................................................................................ xvii
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1-1
Smart Focus Scanning ............................................................................................ 1-1
Host Interfaces ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Unpacking the Digital Scanner ...................................................................................... 1-2
The Digital Scanner Cradle ........................................................................................... 1-2
Cradle Parts ............................................................................................................ 1-3
Connecting the Cradle ............................................................................................ 1-4
Supplying Power to the Cradle ................................................................................ 1-5
Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface ................................................................... 1-6
Reestablishing a Lost Connection to Host .............................................................. 1-6
Mounting the Cradle ................................................................................................ 1-6
Removing and Inserting the Battery .............................................................................. 1-7
Charging the Battery ..................................................................................................... 1-8
Charging LED .......................................................................................................... 1-8
Charging Problem LED ........................................................................................... 1-8
Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Cradle ................................................................... 1-9
Pairing ........................................................................................................................... 1-9
Unpairing ................................................................................................................. 1-10
Configuring the Digital Scanner .................................................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2: Digital Scanning
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2-1
Beeper Definitions ......................................................................................................... 2-2

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LED Definitions ............................................................................................................. 2-5
Digital Scanning ............................................................................................................ 2-6
Aiming ..................................................................................................................... 2-7
Decode Zones ............................................................................................................... 2-8
DS3478-SF Near Focus - 1D and PDF417 ............................................................. 2-8
DS3478-SF Near Focus - 2D Codes ....................................................................... 2-9
DS3478-SF Far Focus ............................................................................................ 2-10
DS3478-SF Smart Focus ........................................................................................ 2-11
DS3478-HD/DPM Near Focus - 1D and PDF417 ................................................... 2-12
DS3478-HD/DPM Near Focus - 2D Codes ............................................................. 2-13
DS3478-HD/DPM Far Focus ................................................................................... 2-14
DS3478-HD/DMP Smart Focus .............................................................................. 2-15
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Technical Specifications
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3-1
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 3-1
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 3-2
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 3-5
Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions .............................................................................. 3-7
Chapter 4: User Preferences
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 4-2
Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 4-2
User Preferences Default Parameters .......................................................................... 4-2
User Preferences .......................................................................................................... 4-3
Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................. 4-3
Parameter Scanning ............................................................................................... 4-3
Beeper Tone ........................................................................................................... 4-4
Beeper Volume ....................................................................................................... 4-5
Power Mode ............................................................................................................ 4-5
Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................ 4-6
Picklist Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-7
Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................ 4-8
Fuzzy 1D Decoding ................................................................................................. 4-8
Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) .............................................................. 4-9
Radio Communications ................................................................................................. 4-10
Connection Maintenance Interval ............................................................................ 4-10
Radio Output Power ................................................................................................ 4-12
Parameter Broadcast .............................................................................................. 4-12
Single Point/Multipoint Operation ............................................................................ 4-13
Chapter 5: Decoding Preferences
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 5-2
Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 5-2
Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults .................................................................. 5-2

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Decoding Preferences .................................................................................................. 5-3
Focus Mode ............................................................................................................ 5-3
Decoding Illumination .............................................................................................. 5-4
Decode Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................... 5-4
DPM Scanning ........................................................................................................ 5-5
Chapter 6: Keyboard Wedge Interface
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6-1
Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ..................................................................... 6-2
Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters .......................................................................... 6-3
Keyboard Wedge Parameters ....................................................................................... 6-4
Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................................................................................. 6-4
Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) ................................................. 6-5
Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 6-7
Keystroke Delay ...................................................................................................... 6-7
Intra-Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................. 6-8
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ..................................................................... 6-8
Caps Lock On ......................................................................................................... 6-9
Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................ 6-9
Convert Wedge Data ............................................................................................... 6-10
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 6-10
FN1 Substitution ...................................................................................................... 6-11
Send Make and Break ............................................................................................. 6-11
Keyboard Maps ............................................................................................................. 6-12
ASCII Character Set ..................................................................................................... 6-14
Chapter 7: RS-232 Interface
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 7-1
Connecting an RS-232 Interface ................................................................................... 7-2
RS-232 Default Parameters .......................................................................................... 7-3
RS-232 Host Parameters .............................................................................................. 7-4
RS-232 Host Types ................................................................................................. 7-6
Baud Rate ............................................................................................................... 7-7
Parity ....................................................................................................................... 7-9
Check Receive Errors ............................................................................................. 7-10
Stop Bit Select ......................................................................................................... 7-10
Data Bits .................................................................................................................. 7-11
Hardware Handshaking ........................................................................................... 7-11
Software Handshaking ............................................................................................ 7-13
Host Serial Response Time-out .............................................................................. 7-15
RTS Line State ........................................................................................................ 7-16
Beep on <BEL> ....................................................................................................... 7-16
Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................ 7-17
Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options ........................................ 7-18
Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 7-19
ASCII Character Set ..................................................................................................... 7-20

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Chapter 8: USB Interface
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 8-1
USB Default Parameters ............................................................................................... 8-3
USB Host Parameters ................................................................................................... 8-4
USB Device Type .................................................................................................... 8-4
USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ..................................................... 8-5
USB Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................. 8-7
USB Caps Lock Override ........................................................................................ 8-7
USB Ignore Unknown Characters ........................................................................... 8-8
Emulate Keypad ...................................................................................................... 8-8
USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution ............................................................................. 8-9
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 8-9
Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 8-10
Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 8-10
ASCII Character Set ..................................................................................................... 8-11
Chapter 9: IBM 468X/469X Interface
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 9-1
Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ........................................................................ 9-2
IBM Default Parameters ................................................................................................ 9-3
IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters ................................................................................. 9-4
Port Address ........................................................................................................... 9-4
Convert Unknown to Code 39 ................................................................................. 9-5
Chapter 10: Wand Emulation Interface
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 10-1
Connecting a Wand Emulation Interface ...................................................................... 10-2
Wand Emulation Default Parameters ............................................................................ 10-3
Wand Emulation Host Parameters ................................................................................ 10-4
Wand Emulation Host Types ................................................................................... 10-4
Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) .................................................................................. 10-5
Polarity .................................................................................................................... 10-6
Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 10-6
Convert All to Code 39 ............................................................................................ 10-7
Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII ............................................................................... 10-8
Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 11-1
Connecting Using Scanner Emulation .......................................................................... 11-2
Scanner Emulation Default Parameters ........................................................................ 11-3
Scanner Emulation Host Parameters ............................................................................ 11-4
Scanner Emulation Host ......................................................................................... 11-4
Beep Style ............................................................................................................... 11-4
Parameter Pass-Through ........................................................................................ 11-5
Convert Newer Code Types .................................................................................... 11-6
Module Width .......................................................................................................... 11-7
Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 .......................................................................... 11-7

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Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 11-8
Transmission Timeout ............................................................................................. 11-9
Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 11-10
Leading Margin ....................................................................................................... 11-11
Check for Decode LED ........................................................................................... 11-12
Chapter 12: 123Scan
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 12-1
Setting Up 123Scan ...................................................................................................... 12-1
Chapter 13: Symbologies
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 13-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 13-1
Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 13-1
Symbology Default Parameters .................................................................................... 13-2
UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... 13-7
Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................ 13-7
Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................ 13-7
Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................... 13-8
Enable/Disable EAN-13 .......................................................................................... 13-8
Enable/Disable EAN-8 ............................................................................................ 13-9
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ................................................................................ 13-9
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals .......................................................................... 13-10
User-Programmable Supplementals ....................................................................... 13-13
UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy .................................................................... 13-13
Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit ........................................................ 13-14
UPC-A Preamble ..................................................................................................... 13-16
UPC-E Preamble ..................................................................................................... 13-17
UPC-E1 Preamble ................................................................................................... 13-18
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................... 13-19
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................... 13-19
EAN-8 Extend ......................................................................................................... 13-20
Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................... 13-21
UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................. 13-22
ISSN EAN ............................................................................................................... 13-22
Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 13-23
Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 13-23
Set Lengths for Code 128 ....................................................................................... 13-23
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................ 13-25
Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 13-25
ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................ 13-26
Check ISBT Table ................................................................................................... 13-27
ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ........................................................................... 13-27
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 13-28
Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................... 13-28
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................. 13-28
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 13-29
Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 13-29

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Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 13-30
Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 13-32
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 13-32
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 13-33
Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) ........................................................................... 13-34
Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 13-36
Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 13-36
Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 13-36
Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 13-38
Code 11 ................................................................................................................... 13-38
Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 13-38
Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 13-40
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 13-41
Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) ............................................................................................ 13-42
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 13-42
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 13-42
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 13-44
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 13-44
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................... 13-45
Discrete 2 of 5 (D 2 of 5) ............................................................................................... 13-46
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 13-46
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 13-46
Codabar (NW - 7) .......................................................................................................... 13-48
Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 13-48
Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 13-48
CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 13-50
NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 13-50
MSI ................................................................................................................................ 13-51
Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................. 13-51
Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 13-51
MSI Check Digits ..................................................................................................... 13-53
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 13-53
MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 13-54
Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................... 13-54
Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 13-54
Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................. 13-55
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................... 13-55
Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................... 13-56
Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy ....................................................................................... 13-57
Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ......................................................................................... 13-57
Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .......................................................................... 13-58
Inverse 1D ..................................................................................................................... 13-58
Postal Codes ................................................................................................................. 13-59
US Postnet .............................................................................................................. 13-59
US Planet ................................................................................................................ 13-59
Transmit US Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 13-60
UK Postal ................................................................................................................ 13-60
Transmit UK Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 13-61
Japan Postal ........................................................................................................... 13-61
Australian Postal ..................................................................................................... 13-62

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Netherlands KIX Code ............................................................................................ 13-62
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ..................................................................... 13-63
UPU FICS Postal .................................................................................................... 13-63
GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS - Reduced Space Symbology) ........................................ 13-64
GS1 DataBar-14 ...................................................................................................... 13-64
GS1 DataBar Limited .............................................................................................. 13-64
GS1 DataBar Expanded .......................................................................................... 13-65
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................ 13-65
Composite .................................................................................................................... 13-66
Composite CC-C ..................................................................................................... 13-66
Composite CC-A/B .................................................................................................. 13-66
Composite TLC-39 .................................................................................................. 13-67
UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................ 13-67
GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................................... 13-68
2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................ 13-69
Enable/Disable PDF417 .......................................................................................... 13-69
Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................. 13-69
Code 128 Emulation ................................................................................................ 13-70
Data Matrix .............................................................................................................. 13-71
Data Matrix Inverse ................................................................................................. 13-71
Maxicode ................................................................................................................. 13-72
QR Code ................................................................................................................. 13-73
QR Inverse .............................................................................................................. 13-73
MicroQR .................................................................................................................. 13-74
Aztec ....................................................................................................................... 13-75
Aztec Inverse .......................................................................................................... 13-75
Redundancy Level ........................................................................................................ 13-76
Redundancy Level 1 ............................................................................................... 13-76
Redundancy Level 2 ............................................................................................... 13-76
Redundancy Level 3 ............................................................................................... 13-76
Redundancy Level 4 ............................................................................................... 13-76
Security Level ............................................................................................................... 13-78
Security Level 0 ....................................................................................................... 13-78
Security Level 1 ....................................................................................................... 13-78
Security Level 2 ....................................................................................................... 13-78
Security Level 3 ....................................................................................................... 13-78
Intercharacter Gap Size .......................................................................................... 13-80
Macro PDF Features ..................................................................................................... 13-81
Flush Macro Buffer .................................................................................................. 13-81
Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................... 13-81
Chapter 14: Miscellaneous Scanner Options
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 14-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 14-1
Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 14-1
Miscellaneous Default Parameters ............................................................................... 14-2
Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ............................................................................. 14-3
Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 14-3
Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................. 14-4

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Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................. 14-5
FN1 Substitution Values .......................................................................................... 14-6
Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 14-7
Report Version ........................................................................................................ 14-7
Chapter 15: Advanced Data Formatting
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 15-1
Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions ................................................................................... 15-1
Creating ADF Rules ...................................................................................................... 15-2
ADF Programming Example ......................................................................................... 15-2
Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule ..................................................................... 15-3
Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................................................. 15-3
Alternate Rule Sets ....................................................................................................... 15-3
Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) .................................................................................... 15-5
Default Rules ................................................................................................................ 15-5
Special Considerations for Multipoint Networks ............................................................ 15-5
ADF Bar Codes ............................................................................................................. 15-6
Special Commands ....................................................................................................... 15-8
Pause Duration ....................................................................................................... 15-8
Begin New Rule ...................................................................................................... 15-8
Save Rule ................................................................................................................ 15-8
Erase ....................................................................................................................... 15-9
Quit Entering Rules ................................................................................................. 15-9
Disable Rule Set ..................................................................................................... 15-10
Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 15-11
Code Types ............................................................................................................. 15-11
Code Lengths .......................................................................................................... 15-18
Message Containing a Specific Data String ............................................................ 15-23
Actions .......................................................................................................................... 15-27
Send Data ............................................................................................................... 15-27
Setup Field(s) .......................................................................................................... 15-31
Modify Data ............................................................................................................. 15-36
Pad Data with Spaces ............................................................................................. 15-37
Pad Data with Zeros ................................................................................................ 15-41
Beeps ...................................................................................................................... 15-46
Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 15-46
Send Right Control Key ........................................................................................... 15-82
Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ...................................................... 15-83
Turn On Rule Sets .................................................................................................. 15-88
Turn Off Rule Sets .................................................................................................. 15-89
Alphanumeric Keyboard ................................................................................................ 15-90
Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters
Appendix B: Programming Reference
Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................ B-1
AIM Code Identifiers ..................................................................................................... B-3

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Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes
UPC-A ........................................................................................................................... C-1
UPC-E ........................................................................................................................... C-1
UPC-E1 ......................................................................................................................... C-2
EAN-13 ......................................................................................................................... C-2
EAN-8 ........................................................................................................................... C-2
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ C-3
Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................................................ C-3
Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ C-3
Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ C-3
Codabar ........................................................................................................................ C-4
MSI ................................................................................................................................ C-4
Interleaved 2 of 5 .......................................................................................................... C-4
GS1 DataBar-14 ........................................................................................................... C-4
PDF417 ......................................................................................................................... C-5
Data Matrix .................................................................................................................... C-5
Maxicode ....................................................................................................................... C-5
QR Code ....................................................................................................................... C-6
US Postnet .................................................................................................................... C-6
UK Postal ...................................................................................................................... C-6
Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes
0, 1, 2, 3 ........................................................................................................................ D-1
4, 5, 6, 7 ........................................................................................................................ D-2
8, 9 ................................................................................................................................ D-3
Cancel ........................................................................................................................... D-3
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About This Guide
Introduction
The Symbol DS3478 Smart Focus Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for
setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the digital scanner.
Configurations
This guide includes the following configurations:
• DS3478-SF - Standard focus
• DS3478-HD - High density scanning
• DS3478-DP - Direct part mark (DPM) decoding support.
Chapter Descriptions
• Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview and unpacking instructions.
• Chapter 2, Digital Scanning describes parts of the digital scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to
use the digital scanner.
• Chapter 3, Maintenance and Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for the digital
scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.
• Chapter 4, User Preferences provides programming bar codes for selecting user preference features for the
digital scanner.
• Chapter 5, Decoding Preferences describes digital scanner preference features and provides programming
bar codes for selecting these features.
• Chapter 6, Keyboard Wedge Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner for keyboard
wedge operation.
• Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner for RS-232 operation.
• Chapter 8, USB Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner for USB operation.

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• Chapter 9, IBM 468X/469X Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner with IBM
468X/469X POS systems.
• Chapter 10, Wand Emulation Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner for wand
emulation operation.
• Chapter 11, Scanner Emulation Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner for scanner
emulation operation.
• Chapter 12, 123Scan provides information on the PC-based scanner configuration tool 123Scan.
• Chapter 13, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for
selecting these features.
• Chapter 14, Miscellaneous Scanner Options includes features frequently used to customize how data
transmits to the host device.
• Chapter 15, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data before transmitting
to the host.
• Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters provides a table of all host and miscellaneous scanner defaults.
• Appendix B, Programming Reference provides tables of Symbol and AIM code identifiers and modifier
characters.
• Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes for supported code types.
• Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring specific
numeric values.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
• Bullets (•) indicate:
•action items
•lists of alternatives
•lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.
• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
• Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) denote default parameter settings.
*Baud Rate 9600 Feature/Option
*Indicates Default

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Related Publications
The Symbol DS3478 Quick Start Guide (p/n 72-72130-xx) provides general information for getting started with the
digital scanner, including basic setup and operation instructions.
For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals.
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility support for your region. Contact
information is available at: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/contactsupport.
When contacting Enterprise Mobility Support, please have the following information available:
• Serial number of the unit
• Model number or product name
• Software type and version number.
Motorola responds to calls by E-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements.
If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you may need to return your equipment
for servicing and will be given specific directions. Motorola is not responsible for any damages incurred during
shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the
warranty.
If you purchased your Enterprise Mobility business product from a Motorola business partner, contact that business
partner for support.