Symbol SYMBOL DS6707 Installation and operation manual

Symbol DS6707 Digital
Imager Scanner
Product Reference Guide

Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner
Product Reference Guide
72E-83978-03
Revision A
August 2007

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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
Change Date Description
-01 Rev A 8/2006 Initial Release.
-02 Rev A 4/2007 Updated service information, updated operating temperature and drop
specifications, added Host Trigger Mode option, added new UPC/EAN
supplemental options, changed RSS references to GS1 DataBar,
added following parameters: Illumination Bank Control, Fixed Exposure, Fixed
Gain, Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode, Image Brightness, JPEG Target
File Size, Image Enhancement, Bookland ISBN format, 4State Postal, Inverse 1D,
Data Matrix Inverse, Micro QR, QR Inverse, Aztec, Aztec Inverse
-03 Rev A 8/2007 Updated decode zone/range information

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Table of Contents
About This Guide
Introduction.................................................................................................................... xiii
Configurations................................................................................................................ xiii
Chapter Descriptions..................................................................................................... xiii
Notational Conventions.................................................................................................. xiv
Related Documents....................................................................................................... xv
Service Information........................................................................................................ xv
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1-1
Supported Interfaces .................................................................................................... 1-2
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 1-2
Setting Up the Digital Imager Scanner ......................................................................... 1-3
Installing the Interface Cable .................................................................................. 1-3
Removing the Interface Cable ................................................................................ 1-3
Connecting Power (if required) ............................................................................... 1-4
Configuring the Digital Imager Scanner .................................................................. 1-4
Mounting the Digital Imager Scanner ........................................................................... 1-4
Desk Mount ............................................................................................................. 1-4
Wall Mount .............................................................................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2: Scanning
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2-1
Beeper Definitions ........................................................................................................ 2-2
LED Definitions ............................................................................................................. 2-4
Scanning in Hand-Held Mode ....................................................................................... 2-4
Scanning with the Digital Imager Scanner .............................................................. 2-4
Aiming .................................................................................................................... 2-5
Scanning in Hands-Free Mode ..................................................................................... 2-6
Decode Zones .............................................................................................................. 2-7
Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Standard Range for 1D Bar Codes ........ 2-7
Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Standard Range for 2D Bar Codes ........ 2-8

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Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Document Capture for 1D Bar Codes .... 2-9
Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Document Capture for 2D Bar Codes .... 2-10
Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3-1
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 3-1
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 3-2
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 3-4
Digital Imager Scanner Signal Descriptions ................................................................. 3-7
Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Imager Scanner Options
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 4-2
Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 4-2
User Preferences and Miscellaneous Options - Parameter Defaults ........................... 4-2
User Preferences .......................................................................................................... 4-4
Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................ 4-4
Parameter Scanning ............................................................................................... 4-4
Beeper Tone ........................................................................................................... 4-5
Beeper Volume ....................................................................................................... 4-6
Power Mode ............................................................................................................ 4-6
Time Delay to Low Power Mode ............................................................................. 4-7
Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-8
Picklist Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-9
Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................ 4-10
Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................ 4-10
Decoding Illumination .............................................................................................. 4-11
Decode Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................... 4-12
Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ............................................................................. 4-13
Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 4-13
Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................. 4-14
Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................ 4-15
FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................... 4-16
Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 4-17
Chapter 5: Imaging Preferences
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 5-2
Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 5-2
Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults ..................................................................... 5-2
Imaging Preferences ..................................................................................................... 5-4
Operational Modes .................................................................................................. 5-4
Image Capture Autoexposure ................................................................................. 5-5
Image Capture Illumination ..................................................................................... 5-6
Illumination Bank Control ........................................................................................ 5-7
Fixed Exposure ....................................................................................................... 5-8
Fixed Gain ............................................................................................................... 5-8

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Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode ............................................................. 5-9
Snapshot Mode Timeout ......................................................................................... 5-10
Snapshot Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................ 5-10
Image Cropping ...................................................................................................... 5-11
Crop to Pixel Addresses ......................................................................................... 5-12
Image Size (Number of Pixels) ............................................................................... 5-13
Image Brightness (Target White) ............................................................................ 5-14
JPEG Image Options .............................................................................................. 5-14
JPEG Target File Size ............................................................................................ 5-15
JPEG Quality and Size Value ................................................................................. 5-15
Image Enhancement ............................................................................................... 5-16
Image File Format Selector ..................................................................................... 5-17
Bits Per Pixel ........................................................................................................... 5-18
Signature Capture ................................................................................................... 5-19
Signature Capture File Format Selector ................................................................. 5-20
Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel ............................................................................ 5-21
Signature Capture Width ......................................................................................... 5-22
Signature Capture Height ....................................................................................... 5-22
Signature Capture JPEG Quality ............................................................................ 5-22
Video View Finder ................................................................................................... 5-23
Target Video Frame Size ........................................................................................ 5-23
Video View Finder Image Size ................................................................................ 5-24
Chapter 6: SSI Interface
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6-1
Connecting Using Simple Serial Interface .................................................................... 6-2
Simple Serial Interface Default Parameters .................................................................. 6-3
SSI Host Parameters .................................................................................................... 6-4
Baud Rate ............................................................................................................... 6-4
Parity ....................................................................................................................... 6-6
Check Parity ............................................................................................................ 6-7
Software Handshaking ............................................................................................ 6-7
Host RTS Line State ............................................................................................... 6-8
Decode Data Packet Format ................................................................................... 6-8
Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................ 6-9
Host Serial Response Time-out .............................................................................. 6-10
Host Character Time-out ......................................................................................... 6-11
Multipacket Option .................................................................................................. 6-12
Interpacket Delay .................................................................................................... 6-13
Event Reporting ............................................................................................................ 6-14
Decode Event ......................................................................................................... 6-14
Boot Up Event ......................................................................................................... 6-15
Parameter Event ..................................................................................................... 6-15
Chapter 7: USB Interface
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 7-1
Connecting a USB Interface ......................................................................................... 7-2
USB Parameter Defaults .............................................................................................. 7-3

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USB Host Parameters .................................................................................................. 7-4
USB Device Type .................................................................................................... 7-4
Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking ................................................... 7-5
USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) .................................................... 7-6
USB Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 7-8
USB CAPS Lock Override ...................................................................................... 7-8
USB Ignore Unknown Characters ........................................................................... 7-9
Emulate Keypad ...................................................................................................... 7-9
Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ........................................................................ 7-10
USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................ 7-10
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................ 7-11
Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 7-11
Convert Case .......................................................................................................... 7-12
ASCII Character Set for USB ........................................................................................ 7-13
Chapter 8: RS-232 Interface
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 8-1
Connecting an RS-232 Interface .................................................................................. 8-2
RS-232 Parameter Defaults .......................................................................................... 8-3
RS-232 Host Parameters .............................................................................................. 8-4
RS-232 Host Types ................................................................................................. 8-6
Baud Rate ............................................................................................................... 8-7
Parity ....................................................................................................................... 8-9
Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................ 8-10
Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 8-10
Check Receive Errors ............................................................................................. 8-11
Hardware Handshaking .......................................................................................... 8-11
Software Handshaking ............................................................................................ 8-13
Host Serial Response Time-out .............................................................................. 8-15
RTS Line State ........................................................................................................ 8-16
Beep on <BEL> ....................................................................................................... 8-16
Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................ 8-17
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ...................................................................................... 8-18
Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 8-18
ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ................................................................................... 8-19
Chapter 9: 123Scan
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 9-1
123Scan Parameter ...................................................................................................... 9-1
Chapter 10: Symbologies
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 10-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 10-1
Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 10-2
Symbology Parameter Defaults .................................................................................... 10-2
UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... 10-7
Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................ 10-7

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Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................ 10-7
Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................... 10-8
Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 ................................................................................. 10-8
Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 ............................................................................. 10-9
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ............................................................................... 10-9
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................. 10-10
User-Programmable Supplementals ....................................................................... 10-13
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................ 10-14
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit .................................................................................. 10-14
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit .................................................................................. 10-15
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................ 10-15
UPC-E1 Preamble .................................................................................................. 10-18
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................... 10-19
UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................. 10-22
Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... 10-23
Enable/Disable Code 128 ....................................................................................... 10-23
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 ............................................................................... 10-23
Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 10-24
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ 10-25
Enable/Disable Code 39 ......................................................................................... 10-25
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 10-25
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 10-26
Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................ 10-26
Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 10-27
Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 10-28
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 10-29
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .............................................................................. 10-29
Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) .......................................................................... 10-30
Code 93 ........................................................................................................................ 10-33
Enable/Disable Code 93 ......................................................................................... 10-33
Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 10-33
Code 11 ........................................................................................................................ 10-35
Code 11 .................................................................................................................. 10-35
Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 10-35
Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................ 10-37
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 10-38
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 10-39
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 10-39
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................... 10-39
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 10-41
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 10-41
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ...................................................................................... 10-42
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 10-43
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................ 10-43
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................... 10-43
Codabar (NW - 7) ......................................................................................................... 10-45
Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 10-45
Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 10-45
CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................ 10-47
NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 10-47

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MSI ............................................................................................................................... 10-48
Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................ 10-48
Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 10-48
MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................... 10-49
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 10-50
MSI Check Digit Algorithm ...................................................................................... 10-50
Inverse 1D .................................................................................................................... 10-51
Postal Codes ................................................................................................................ 10-52
US Postnet .............................................................................................................. 10-52
US Planet ................................................................................................................ 10-52
UK Postal ................................................................................................................ 10-53
Transmit UK Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 10-53
Japan Postal ........................................................................................................... 10-54
Australian Postal ..................................................................................................... 10-54
Dutch Postal ............................................................................................................ 10-55
4State Postal ........................................................................................................... 10-55
Transmit US Postal Check Digit .............................................................................. 10-56
GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................ 10-57
GS1 DataBar-14 ..................................................................................................... 10-57
GS1 DataBar Limited .............................................................................................. 10-57
GS1 DataBar Expanded ......................................................................................... 10-58
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................ 10-58
Composite ..................................................................................................................... 10-59
Composite CC-C ..................................................................................................... 10-59
Composite CC-A/B .................................................................................................. 10-59
Composite TLC-39 .................................................................................................. 10-60
UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................ 10-61
Composite Beep Mode ........................................................................................... 10-62
UCC/EAN Code 128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................ 10-62
2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................ 10-63
Enable/Disable PDF417 .......................................................................................... 10-63
Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................. 10-63
Code 128 Emulation ............................................................................................... 10-64
Data Matrix .............................................................................................................. 10-65
Data Matrix Inverse ................................................................................................. 10-65
Maxicode ................................................................................................................. 10-66
QR Code ................................................................................................................. 10-66
MicroQR .................................................................................................................. 10-67
QR Inverse .............................................................................................................. 10-67
Aztec ....................................................................................................................... 10-68
Aztec Inverse .......................................................................................................... 10-68
Redundancy Level ........................................................................................................ 10-69
Redundancy Level 1 ............................................................................................... 10-69
Redundancy Level 2 ............................................................................................... 10-69
Redundancy Level 3 ............................................................................................... 10-69
Redundancy Level 4 ............................................................................................... 10-70
Security Level ............................................................................................................... 10-71
Intercharacter Gap Size .......................................................................................... 10-72
Report Version .............................................................................................................. 10-72
Macro PDF Features .................................................................................................... 10-73

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Flush Macro Buffer .................................................................................................. 10-73
Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................... 10-73
Chapter 11: Advanced Data Formatting
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 11-1
Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions ................................................................................... 11-1
Using ADF Bar Codes .................................................................................................. 11-2
ADF Bar Code Menu Example ..................................................................................... 11-2
Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule .................................................................... 11-3
Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................................................ 11-3
Alternate Rule Sets ................................................................................................. 11-3
Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) .............................................................................. 11-4
Default Rules .......................................................................................................... 11-5
Special Commands ....................................................................................................... 11-5
Pause Duration ....................................................................................................... 11-5
Begin New Rule ...................................................................................................... 11-5
Save Rule ............................................................................................................... 11-5
Erase ....................................................................................................................... 11-6
Quit Entering Rules ................................................................................................. 11-6
Disable Rule Set ..................................................................................................... 11-7
Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 11-8
Code Types ............................................................................................................. 11-8
Code Lengths .......................................................................................................... 11-14
Message Containing A Specific Data String ........................................................... 11-18
Actions .......................................................................................................................... 11-23
Send Data ............................................................................................................... 11-23
Setup Field(s) .......................................................................................................... 11-26
Modify Data ............................................................................................................. 11-31
Pad Data with Spaces ............................................................................................. 11-33
Pad Data with Zeros ............................................................................................... 11-37
Beeps ...................................................................................................................... 11-42
Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 11-42
Send Right Control Key .......................................................................................... 11-78
Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ...................................................... 11-79
Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................ 11-84
Alphanumeric Keyboard ............................................................................................... 11-86
Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters
Appendix B: Programming Reference
Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................ B-1
AIM Code Identifiers ..................................................................................................... B-3
Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................ C-1
UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... C-1

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UPC-A, 100% .......................................................................................................... C-1
EAN-13, 100% ........................................................................................................ C-2
Code 128 ...................................................................................................................... C-2
Interleaved 2 of 5 .......................................................................................................... C-2
GS1 DataBar-14 ........................................................................................................... C-3
PDF417 ......................................................................................................................... C-3
Data Matrix ................................................................................................................... C-3
Maxicode ...................................................................................................................... C-4
QR Code ....................................................................................................................... C-4
US Postnet .................................................................................................................... C-4
UK Postal ...................................................................................................................... C-5
Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes
Numeric Bar Codes ...................................................................................................... D-1
Cancel ........................................................................................................................... D-2
Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets
Glossary
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About This Guide
Introduction
The Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up,
operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the Symbol DS6707 digital imager scanner.
Configurations
This guide covers the following digital imager scanner configurations:
• Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Standard Range: for point of sale scanning
• Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Document Capture: for 8 1/2 in. by 11 in. imaging.
Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
• Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection
information.
• Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the digital imager scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to
use the digital imager scanner in hand-held and hands-free modes.
• Chapter 3, Maintenance & Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for the digital imager
scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.
• Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Imager Scanner Options provides commonly used bar
codes to customize how data is transmitted to the host device and programming bar codes for selecting user
preference features for the digital imager scanner.
• Chapter 5, Imaging Preferences provides programming bar codes for selecting digital imager scanner
preference features.
• Chapter 6, SSI Interface describes how to set up the digital imager scanner with a Simple Serial Interface
(SSI) host. When using SSI, program the digital imager scanner via bar code menu or SSI host commands.
• Chapter 7, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital imager scanner with a USB host.

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• Chapter 8, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital imager scanner with an RS-232 host, such as
point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port.
• Chapter 9, 123Scan describes the 123Scan PC-based scanner configuration tool, and provides the bar code
to scan to communicate with the 123Scan program.
• Chapter 10, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes
necessary for selecting these features for the digital imager scanner.
• Chapter 11, 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 devices and miscellaneous scanner
defaults.
• Appendix B, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions,
and keyboard maps.
• Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.
• Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring specific
numeric values.
• Appendix E, ASCII Character Sets provides ASCII character value tables.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
• Italics are used to highlight the following:
•Chapters and sections in this and related documents
•Dialog box, window and screen names
•Drop-down list and list box names
•Check box and radio button names
• Bold text is used to highlight the following:
•Key names on a keypad
•Button names on a screen.
• 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 (*) are used to denote default parameter settings.
*Baud Rate 9600 Feature/Option
*Indicates Default

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Related Documents
The Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-83972-xx, provides general information for
getting started with the Symbol DS6707 digital imager scanner, and includes basic set up and operation
instructions.
For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://support.symbol.com.
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.symbol.com/customersupport. If you purchased your Enterprise Mobility
business product from a Motorola business partner, contact that business partner for support.
Before contacting, have the model number and serial number at hand. 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.

Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The Symbol DS6707 digital imager scanner combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and
sub-second image capture and transfer to provide the best value in a digital imager scanner. Whether in hand-held
mode or hands-free mode in a stand, the digital imager scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended
periods of time.
Figure 1-1 Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner

Getting Started 1 - 2
Supported Interfaces
The Symbol DS6707digital imager scanner supports:
• Simple Serial Interface (SSI) connection to a host. When using SSI, program the digital imager scanner via
bar code menu or SSI host commands.
• Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the digital
imager scanner with the host.
• USB connection to a host. The digital imager scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID
keyboard interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This
interface supports the following international keyboards (for Windows®environment): North America,
German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and
Japanese.
• Configuration via 123Scan.
Unpacking
Remove the digital imager scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the digital imager scanner was
damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xv for contact information. KEEP THE
PACKING. It is the approved shipping container; use this to return the equipment for servicing.

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Setting Up the Digital Imager Scanner
Installing the Interface Cable
1. Plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner handle.
(See Figure 1-2.)
2. Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured.
3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (see the specific host chapter for information on host
connections).
Figure 1-2 Installing the Cable
Removing the Interface Cable
1. Using the tip of a screwdriver, depress the cable’s modular connector clip.
Figure 1-3 Removing the Cable
2. Carefully slide out the cable.
3. Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable to connect a new cable.
Clip
To host
Cable interface port
Interface cable modular
connector
NOTE Different cables are required for different hosts. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are
examples only. Connectors vary from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital imager scanner
remain the same.