PSC QuickScan QS2500 User manual

QuickScan® QS2500
Handheld Bar Code Scanner
Quick Reference Guide

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QuickStart Guide 1
Installation
The QS2500 Linear Imager bar code scanner is an easy to use
handheld scanner. The following figure shows the steps for
installing the scanner. Turn off the host computer before connect-
ing the scanner. Consult the host terminal’s manual if necessary.
1. Connect the interface (I/F) cable to the scanner.
2. Connect the I/F cable to the terminal’s communication port.
3. Connect the power cord to the I/F cable connector if
required. Scanners that use power off the terminal (P.O.T.)
do not require a power supply.
4. If required, connect the AC adaptor to the wall outlet.
5. To verify operation, point the scanner at a bar code and pull
the trigger. The scanner should emit a single beep indicating
that the label has been scanner successfully.
The scanner installation is complete.
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How to Scan
The figure below shows the right and wrong ways to scan.
1. The scanner must be pointed at a slight angle to the bar code
so that the light reflect off the bar code can be “seen” by the
scanner. Do not hold the scanner perpendicular to the bar
code.
2. The scan beam must cross the entire label. The scanner can-
not read the bar code data without seeing the entire label.
Scanning PDF417 Bar Codes
To read a PDF417 bar code,
aim the scan line at the top of
the bar code, and in a smooth
motion, pull the scan line
through the bar code. You
will hear a series of ticks, fol-
lowed by a the final beep
when the bar code’s content
has been completely decoded. You may need to sweep the bar
code several times in order to complete the read.
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QuickStart Guide 3
Troubleshooting
If the scanner is not operating properly, the following checks
should be performed:
1. Since the scanner can receive its power from the host com-
puter (Power Off the Terminal—P.O.T.), it will not operate
without the system power on. If the scanner uses an external
power supply and the external power supply has failed, the
scanner will not operate.
2. If an external power supply is used, exchange the power sup-
ply with a known good power supply and retest the scanner.
3. If the scanner receives power from the host (P.O.T.), connect
the scanner to a known good host and retest.
4. Verify that the interface cable is securely attached to the host.
Consult your technical support personnel or refer to your
host system manual to verify the proper connection for the
scanner.
5. Verify that the interface cable is securely attached to the scan-
ner.
6. Check that the labels are of sufficient quality to be recog-
nized by the scanner. Wrinkled, smudged, or torn labels can
cause the scanner to not read at all. Scan a known good label
to check the scanner's read operation.
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7. Ensure that the scanner's interface type is compatible with
the host terminal by consulting your POS system manual
and/or the scanner’s Product Reference Guide found on the
CD included with your scanner.
If the scanner still does not function properly, contact your local
supplier or PSC Customer Support Services.
Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to
the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES -003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est confrome à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
LED Class
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT APPARECCHIO LED CLASSE 1
LED KLASSE 1 APPAREIL A LED DE CLASSE 1
EN60825-1/All:1996
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Reference
Guide
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Al Eckerdt
Director, Corporate Quality
PSC, Inc.
959 Terry Street
Eugene, OR 97402
U.S.A.
Peter Lomax
Vice President
Europe, Middle East & Africa
PSC Bar Code Ltd.
Axis 3, Rhodes Way
Watford
Hertfordshire WD24 4TR
UK
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
PSC hereby declares that the Equipment specified below has been
tested and found compliant to the following Directives and Standard
Directives: EMC 89/336/EEC
Low Voltage 73/23/EEC
Standards CISPR 22-A:1997 - Generic Emissions
EN 55022-A:1998 - Generic Emissions
EN 55024:1998 - Generic ITE Immunity
EN 60825-1:1996 - LED Safety
IEC 60950:1996 - ITE Safety
EN 61000-3-2 - Harmonic Current Emissions
EN 61000-3-3 - Voltage Fluctuation/Flicker
Equipment
Type:
Linear Imager
Handheld Barcode Scanner
Product: QS25xx

R44-2399 (Rev. A) 04/03
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