Worth Data WDP User manual

Owner’s Guide
Bar Codes
appear as
keyed data on
PC or
Macintosh
computers
Second Keyboard and USB Bar Code Readers
™
WDP

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Table of Contents
ntroduction
Chapter 1 nstallation 1-1
Components of WDP Reader ...............................................1-1
US Installation on a PC or Mac ......................................1-3
Keyboard Wedge Installation on PC .....................................1-5
Chapter 2 WDP Reader Setup 2-1
Configuring the WDP Reader...............................................2-1
Using the WDP Reader Setup Menu ...................................2-2
WDP Setup Parameters.........................................................2-3
Chapter 3 Scanners and Scanning Technique 3-1
Laser Scanners ......................................................................3-1
Laser Scanning Options ........................................................3-4
Hands-Free Scanning ............................................................3-6
Wands ..............................................................................3-7
Using the ar Code Slot Scanner ..........................................3-8
Using the Magstripe Slot Scanner ........................................3-9
Chapter 4 Special Features 4-1
Function and Control Key Support .....................................4-1
Accumulate Mode ................................................................4-3
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-1
Appen ix A Specifications for Code 39 A-1
Full ASCII Extension to Code 39 ........................................A-3
Appen ix B Codabar B-1
Appen ix C Code 128 Specifications C-1
Appen ix D nterleaved 2 of 5 Code D-1
Appen ix E UPC/EAN Specifications E-1
Appen ix F MS /Plessey Specifications F-1
Appen ix G Code 93 Specifications G-1
Appen ix H ASC Code Equivalent Table H-1
Appen ix I Resolving USB nstallation ssues -1
Appen ix J WDP P22 Board Diagram J-1
Appen ix K WDP Setup Menu K-1
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ntroduction
Worth Data's WDP Readers are versatile bar code readers that attach to the I M
PC, any PC keyboard-compatible computer, and all PC or Mac US ports. The
WDP provides bar code input data to any host computer program exactly as if
the data had been typed at the keyboard, including function and control key
support. WDP Reader features include:
The WDP Reader automatically reads and discriminates between Code 39,
Full ASCII Code 39, STK Code, ITF Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, Code
128, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-E, UPC-A (with or without supplements),
GS1 Data ar, MSI, LabelCode4, LabelCode5, Code 93, and Plessey.
•Bar codes
•PC Attachment
The WDP provides an easy-to-use keyboard interface for the PC. Scanned
data is displayed on the PC as keyboard data - transparent to the host
application. The WDP also offers a dedicated US port for PC or Mac,
providing an alternative to the legacy keyboard interface. Data scanned
using the US interface appears as keyed data to the application.
•Scanner options
The WDP P22 Reader can accommodate a variety of scanners. Scanner
options include a stainless steel wand scanner, hand-held laser scanners,
MagStripe scanners for reading credit card magnetic strips, and bar code slot
scanners for badges and other thin, flat surfaces.
•ntegrated Wedge Readers
The Integrated Laser Readers and the Integrated Slot adge Reader are
complete WDP Readers with the decoder built into the scanner itself. Just
plug the unit in between your computer and keyboard or US port and
you're ready to go. The Keyboard interface works on any PC keyboard-
compatible computer while the US interface works on PC’s and Mac’s.
Available models are the LZ160-WDP, the LZ160-US , the LZ310-WDP,
Th LZ310-US , the LZ410-WDP, the LZ410-US Integrated Lasers, the
SLV-WDP Integrated Slot adge Reader (US only) and the SLI-WDP
Integrated Infrared Slot adge Reader (US only).
•Configuration is easy
The WDP Reader is easily configured for your system by scanning a bar
coded Setup Menu. There are no dip switches to set. The PC Y cable can
be switched from 5 pin to 6 pin and vice versa.

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Chapter 1
nstallation
Components of WDP Reader
In the event the shipping box shows damage on arrival, please note the damage
on the carrier's receipt log. Open the box and inspect the contents for damage.
If there is visible damage, or if the unit fails to work, contact us with the details
of the trouble; we will be happy to send you a replacement.
The contents of your WDP Reader shipment should include some or all of the
following:
1. A P22 WDP Reader, Integrated Laser Reader, or Integrated Slot adge
Reader.
2. Velcro strips which can be used to conveniently attach the reader (P22) to the
side of your computer, monitor or desk.
3. A cable for attaching the WDP Reader to your computer.
For the: P22 F31 Keyboard Y-Cable or
C21 US Cable
For the: LZxxx-WDP C41 Keyboard Y-Cable
For the: LZxxx-USB C40 US Cable
For the: SLx-WDP C44-A US Cable ONLY
4. A Scanner (unless you ordered an Integrated Reader).
5. A scanner holder (or slot-scanner card deck).
6. A Utilities CD-ROM with Manuals & Setup Menus in PDF Format.
You probably didn't receive a power supply with your P22
WDP - even though your external P22 WDP decoder box has a
Power jack. Power supplies are rarely needed. Using a power
supply other than a Worth Data Power Supply, (our part
number F10 for 110v), will probably burn out the WDP circuit
board. Damage caused by a non-Worth Data power supply is
not covered by warranty. DON'T PLUG OTHER POWER
SUPPL ES NTO THE WDP -- even if the connector does fit,
you will fry the WDP board.
If your power supply oes not isplay this label, it oes
not belong to your WDP rea er. Only plug in a power supply that comes
from Worth Data an isplays this label.
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nstallation
The keyboard wedge attachment and the US attachment are available for both
integrated readers and readers that use a separate decoder box (P22). Having a
reader that consists of a separate decoder box and scanner allows you to add a
power supply for low-power situations (99.9% of all PC’s won’t need a power
supply) and allows for the attachment of more than one scanner (i.e. a bar code
scanner and a magstripe scanner). The integrated models have the decoder
conveniently built-in to the scanner.
• USB nterface (PC and Mac)
The Reader is attached directly to the US port of the computer using a
US Cable C21 (on a P22), C40 (for the LZ160-US , the LZ310-US and
the LZ410-US ) or the C44-A for the SLV and SLI-WDP Slot adge
Readers. The Windows® or Macintosh® operating systems provide the
software required to access the US port. Data coming from the scanner
through the US port appears as keyboard data in your application. No
power supply is required for the US interface.
Models with built-in USB are:
P22 Wand/Laser/Magstripe-ready Decoder
LZ160-USB Integrated Laser Reader
LZ310-USB Integrated Laser Reader
LZ410-USB Integrated Laser Reader
SLV-WDP Integrated Slot adge Reader
SLI-WDP Integrated Infrared Slot adge Reader
• Keyboard Wedge (PC Only)
The Reader is placed near the computer, and is connected between the
computer and keyboard using a Y cable (F31/1 or C41). Velcro is
included for convenient attachment to your computer, monitor, desk, etc.
ar code data is received via the computer's keyboard port.
Integrated Keyboard Wedge models are:
LZ160-WDP Integrated Laser Reader
LZ310-WDP Integrated Laser Reader
LZ410-WDP Integrated Laser Reader
Keyboard Wedge models that require a separate decoder box are:
P22 Wand/Laser/Magstripe-ready decoder

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USB nstallation for PC or Mac
Model LZ160-USB, LZ310-USB, LZ410-USB, SLV-USB and SL -USB
The Integrated WDP Readers have an integrated US port that can be attached
directly to the US port on any PC or Macintosh. The LZ160-US , LZ310-
US , and LZ410-US Readers use the C40 US Cable, and the SLV-WDP and
SLI-WDP use the C44-A US Cable.
When you plug the Integrated Reader into the US port, Windows 7, Vista, XP,
2000, ME, 98SE or the Mac will sense the new device and proceed to install the
necessary software for a HID US Keyboard (Windows systems may ask for the
original Windows CD-ROM to install the needed US drivers - be prepared).
There are no additional drivers needed other than what is already standard in
Windows or the Mac OS. Also, the Integrated Reader automatically senses the
US interface so there are no Computer nterface settings necessary. To install
the Integrated Reader on the US port:
1. Plug the flat US connector end of the C40 or C44-A cable into a US
port on the host computer or US hub.
2. The computer will sense the US device and install the necessary software.
The necessary drivers are standard in both Windows and the Mac. In
Windows, simply click “Next” or press ENTER at each prompt until the
installation is complete. If you have a problem with your US installation,
please see Appendix , Resolving USB Installation Issues for details.
ntegrated Laser USB nstallation

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Model P22
The WDP-P22 decoder has an integrated US port that can be attached directly
to the US port on any PC or Macintosh. When you plug the P22 into the
US port, Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/ME/98SE or the Mac will sense the new
device and proceed to install the necessary software. There are no additional
drivers needed other than what is already in Windows or the Mac OS (Windows
systems may ask for the original Windows CD-ROM to install the needed HID
US drivers - be prepared). Also, the P22 automatically senses the US interface
so there are no Computer nterface settings necessary on the P22. To install the
WDP-P22 on the US port:
1. Plug the flat US connector end of the C21 cable into a US port on the
host computer or US hub.
2. Plug the small square end of the C21 cable into the US port on the WDP.
On the P22, the US port is next to the power jack.
3. At this point, the computer will sense the US device and install the
necessary software. The necessary drivers are already located on your hard
drive in both Windows and the Mac (for Windows systems, have your
Windows installation CD ready. In Windows, simply
click “Next” or press ENTER at each prompt until
the installation is complete. If you have a problem
with your Windows US installation, please see
Appendix , Resolving USB Installation Issues for details.
P22 USB nstallation with Scanner

Keyboard Wedge nstallation on PC
Model LZ160-WDP, LZ310-WDP and LZ410-WDP
All of the above models af the Integrated Readers use Keyboard Y-Cables to
connect between the keyboard and PC. This cable will come already attached to
the Reader. The cable for the LZ160-WDP, LZ310-WDP and LZ410-WDP
Lasers is the C41.
1. With the power OFF on the computer, unplug the keyboard cable from
where it plugs into the back of the computer and note its location. (The
Keyboard Y-Cable is convertible from a 5 pin cable by using standard
keyboard 5 pin to 6 pin adapter cables available at most electronics stores).
2. Plug the keyboard cable into the "Y" cable's round female DIN connector.
3. With the power still OFF on the computer, plug the "Y" cable's male DIN
connector into the back of the PC where the keyboard had been plugged in.
e sure not to plug into the mouse port by mistake.
4. Your computer, keyboard and reader should now be cabled as shown here:
(the example shows the LZxxx-WDP Reader)
1-5
Y Cable for Keyboard
ntegrated Reader
C41 Y Cable
ntegrated Reader Keyboard Wedge nstallation

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Model P22
1. With the power OFF on the computer, unplug the keyboard cable from
where it plugs into the back of the computer and note its location.
2. Plug the keyboard cable into the "Y" cable's round female DIN connector.
3. With the power still OFF on the computer, plug the "Y" cable's male DIN
connector into the back of the PC where the keyboard had been plugged in.
e sure not to plug into the mouse port by mistake.
4. Plug the modular telephone style jack (RJ45) at the Y end of the "Y" cable
into the WDP P22 Reader's "Y" cable port.
5. Plug the wand, laser scanner, or bar code slot scanner into the
P22 Reader's Scanner port. (If you have a MagStripe slot
scanner, see page 3-9 for its installation instructions.)
6. Your computer, keyboard and reader should now be cabled as
shown here:
Wands and Lasers can be mounted on the side of your monitor, computer or
other surface using the laser scanner holder. Slot scanners can be permanently
mounted to a desk, wall or other surface by using the threaded holes on the
bottom.
Keyboard installation for P22 Reader

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Chapter 2
WDP Reader Setup
Configuring the WDP Reader
Turn on your computer: You should hear three beeps
from the WDP-- an indication that the reader is func-
tioning correctly.
Find the WDP Rea er Setup Menu on the Utilites
CD-ROM and print it out - it is also available in
Appen ix J of this manual (For bar code slot scanners,
the WDP Rea er Setup Menu is a deck of bar coded
cards). This simple menu lets you easily configure the
WDP Reader to work with almost any computer system,
and tailor its bar code reading and formating character-
istics precisely to your needs. To scan WDP Rea er Setup Menu bar codes and
configure your reader and you are new to bar code scanning be sure to read
Chapter 3; Scanners an Scanning Technique.
These are the WDP Reader's default settings. The WDP Reader is shipped con-
figured to these settings, and can be reset to them at any time by reading the
Start Setup, Reset and End Setup bar codes on the WDP Rea er Setup
Menu. If you need to change any settings, or want to learn more about the WDP
Reader options, the next pages explain, step by step, how to set them and what
they do.
WDP Reader Setup Menu
Code 39 Code 39 enabled MSI/Plessey MSI/Plessey disabled
Check Digit disabled Check Digits not transmitted
Start/Stop characters not transmitted Label Code 4/5 disabled
Accumulate Mode enabled
Caps Lock OFF
2 of 5 I 2of 5 disabled Code 128 Code 128 disabled
6 digit code length UCC-128/EAN disabled
Check digit disabled Bar Code ID’s disabled
UPC/EAN UPC/EAN enabled Code 93 Code 93 disabled
UPC Supplements disabled Full ASCII extension disabled
UPC-E compressed, NSC of 0
Transmit UPC-A in UPC-A format
ISBN conversion disabled
UPC-A NSC and EAN-13 first two characters and check digits transmitted
UPC-E NSC and EAN-8 first two characters and check digits not transmitted
General
Configuration PC with USA keyboard Configuration
Settings Data Transmission timing NONE
NO preamble or postamble set
CR as Terminator Character
Medium pitch beep tone
Auto-detect Magstripe scanner
Parameter Default Setting Parameter Default Setting

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Using the WDP Reader Setup Menu
You may use a WDP Setup Menu provided in Appendix J of this manual or on
the Utilites CD-ROM or on our website www.barcodehq.com/downloads.html.
1If you have never scanned before, refer to Chapter 3 for scanning instruc-
tions. To configure your reader using the WDP Rea er Setup Menu, you
must first scan the Start Setup code at the top left corner. Do this now.
You'll hear two beeps. During Setup, nothing will be transmitted to your com-
puter; the Reader Setup Menu codes are strictly for configuring the reader. If you
did not hear two beeps, try scanning the code again, until you hear the two beeps.
2Next, choose the topic you want to change an option for, and scan its
code. Let's use Beep Tone, at the lower left corner of the menu, as an
example. Scan the Beep Tone code now. You'll hear two beeps.
3Then, choose the option you want to change, from the list next to the
topic bar code you just scanned. For Beep Tone, the options range from 0
for the lowest pitch to 4for the highest pitch. Using the " arpad Table"
on the right side of the Reader Setup Menu, scan the number or letter associated
with the option you have selected. Let's change the beep pitch to Highest. Now
scan the 4on the " arpad Table". You will again hear two beeps.
4Now scan End Setup (at the top-right corner of the WDP Rea er Setup
Menu to complete the setup exercise. You'll hear three beeps. If you
followed the instructions correctly and successfully changed beep tone to
"highest", the three beeps will be higher in pitch than the other beeps had been.
If they aren't higher in pitch, repeat the steps on this page until you are succes-
sful at changing the beep tone.
Now that your beep tone is at the "highest" pitch, you may want to change it
back to "medium" or a different setting. Repeat the steps above, selecting the
option you prefer to "highest" in step 3.
When you've successfully changed the beep pitch, and are ready to configure the
reader for your specific application, scan Start Setup again. Continue scanning
topics and options until you've made all the changes you desire, and then scan
End Setup to complete setup.
The next section describes in detail each WDP Reader option. Default set-
tings are shown in bold in this manual and are marked with an * on the
WDP Rea er Setup Menu.

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WDP Setup Parameters
Beep Tone
Lowest 0
Low 1
Medium 2
High 3
Highest 4
Turn eeper OFF, No “Laser Good” LED 5
Turn eeper OFF, Yes “Laser Good” LED 6
No Aiming Dot for LZ400-D 9
1 Second Aiming Dot A
2 Second Aiming Dot
3 Second Aiming Dot C
4 Second Aiming Dot D
5 Second Aiming Dot E
6 Second Aiming Dot F
The WDP Reader gives you a choice of five different beep pitches. The aiming
dot settings are for use with an LZ400-D laser only.
Code 39
Enable Code 39 0
Disable Code 39 1
Enable Full ASC Code 39 2
Disable Full ASCII Code 39 3
Enable Code 39 Accumulate Mode 4
Disable Code 39 Accumulate Mode 5
Enable Start/stop character transmission 6
Disable Start/Stop character transmission 7
Enable Mod 43 Check Digit 8
Disable Mod 43 Check Digit 9
Enable Check Digit Transmission A
Disable Check Digit Transmission B
Caps Lock ON C
Caps Lock OFF D
For information about Code 39, Full ASC Code 39 and Accumulate Mode,
see Appendix A. The Storage Tek variation of Code 39 is also supported any time
Code 39 is enabled.
Enabling Start/Stop character transmission means that the WDP Reader will
transmit the * Start/Stop characters to your computer along with the data. For
example, data of 1234 would be transmitted as *1234*. Most people don't need
this option, but it is useful if you want your software to be able to differentiate
between keyboard and bar code data.
Enabling the Mod 43 Check Digit requires the units position of your data to
match the calculation for the check digit explained in Appendix A. If you've
enabled the check digit, enabling Check Digit transmission causes the reader
to transmit the check digit to your computer along with the bar code data.

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UPC/EAN
Enable UPC/EAN 0
Disable UPC/EAN 1
Enable UPC/EAN Supplements 2
Disable UPC/EAN Supplements 3
Enable transmission of UPC-A NSC and EAN-13 first two digits 4
Disable transmission of UPC-A NSC and EAN-13 first two digits 5
Enable transmission of UPC-A/EAN-13 Check Digit 6
Disable transmission of UPC-A/EAN-13 Check Digit 7
Enable transmission of UPC-E NSC and EAN-8 first digit 8
Disable transmission of UPC-E NSC and EAN-8 first digit 9
Enable transmission of UPC-E/EAN-8 Check Digit A
Disable transmission of UPC-E/EAN-8 Check Digit B
UPC-E Compressed C
UPC-E Expanded D
EAN-8 observes 9 and A above E
EAN-8 if forced to transmit 8 digits F
UPC-A transmitted in UPC-A format (see below)
UPC-A transmitted in EAN-13 format (see below)
SBN conversion disabled (see below)
IS N conversion enabled (see below)
For general information about UPC and EAN, see Appen ix E.
Enabling supplements allows you to read 2 and 5-digit supplemental codes
used with magazines and books. This disallows right-to-left reading of
UPC/EAN codes, to assure that the supplement doesn't get skipped. This setting
also allows for reading of the UCC/EAN 128 Extended Coupon Code. The
Extended Coupon Code consists of a UPC(must have NSC of 5) or an EAN
(NSC of 99) code along with a Code 128 supplemental code right next to it.
This setting allows you to read the Code 128 supplement as long as the correct
NSC characters are present in the UPC or EAN code.
Enabling transmission of UPC or EAN NSC's (leading digits, 1 for UPC; 2
for EAN-13) or Check Digits means that these digits will be transmitted to your
computer along with the rest of the UPC or EAN data.
UPC-E Compressed Format transmits UPC-E codes as is; Expanded Format
adds zeros to make them the same length as UPC-A.
UPC-E can be used in either normal UPC-E format (implicit NSC of 0) or
UPC-E1 format (NSC of 1). UPC-E1 settings are found in the 2 of 5 Code
parameter. Setting 8enables UPC-E1 reading while 9disables UPC-E1 (9is the
default). It is very easy to read an EAN-13 bar code partially as UPC-E1, so
don't enable UPC-E1 when reading EAN-13.
"Caps Lock ON" means that lowercase letters read as data will be transmitted as
uppercase, and uppercase as lower. Numbers, punctuation and control characters
are not affected. "Caps Lock OFF" means that letters will be transmitted exactly
as read.

Code 93
Enable 0
Disable 1
Enable Full ASCII 2
Disable Full ASCII 3
For more information about Code 93, See Appen ix G.
2 of 5 Code
Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 0
Disable nterleaved 2 of 5 1
Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 check digit 2
Disable nterleaved 2 of 5 check digit 3
Enable check digit transmission 4
Disable check digit transmission 5
Enable Standard 2 of 5 6
Disable Standard 2 of 5 7
Enable UPC-E1 8
Disable UPC-E1 9
For information about Interleaved 2 of 5, see Appen ix D.
Enabling the check digit requires that the data’s units position (last character) match
the calculation for the check digit explained in Appen ix D. If you have enabled the
check digit and want to transmit the check digit to the computer along with the rest of
the bar code data, choose “Enable check digit transmission”.
See the UPC/EAN parameter on page 2-4 for more information on UPC-E1 format.
If you wish the UPC-A data to be transmitted in EAN-13 format, (with an ad-
ditional leading 0 for the USA's country code), you should scan Terminator Character
and F. Scanning E, the default, sets UPC back to no country code transmitted.
SBN bar codes are EAN-13 bar codes where the first three digits are the
" ookland" country code of 978 for books and 977 for periodicals, and the
following nine are the first nine digits of the IS N.The IS N settings are located
in the Terminator Character parameter. To enable transmission of IS N bar
codes in IS N format (the nine IS N digits plus a new calculated mod-11 check
digit), scan Terminator Character and D. Scanning C, the default, disables
conversion to IS N format.
2 of 5 Data Length
Default Length 06
2 of 5 Code is so susceptible to interpreting partial scans as valid reads that the
WDP Reader uses fixed-length data as a safeguard. To choose a data length, scan
it as a two-digit number using the arpad Table. For example, to select 8-digit
data length, you would scan a 0 and then a 8. ecause Interleaved 2 of 5 is
required to be an even number of digits in length, you must use an even number.
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Code 128
Disable Code 128 0
Enable Standard Code 128 1
Disable UCC-128/EAN-128 2
Enable UCC-128/EAN-128 3
ar Code ID’s transmitted E
Bar Code D’s not transmitted F
See Appen ix C for details on Code 128 and UCC-128/EAN-128.
Bar Code D’s are characters assigned to each bar code type to identify that
particular type of code. These ar Code ID’s can be used to identify what type
of bar code you are using when you are not sure or you want your application to
differentiate between the different types. The ar Code ID’s are assigned as
follows:
Codabar a Code 39 b
UPC-A c EAN-13 d
I 2 of 5 e 2 of 5 (standard) f
Code 128 g Code 93 i
MSI j magstripe data m
UPC-E(0) n UPC-E1 (1) o
EAN-8 p Storage Tek s
Plessey x LabelCode 4 y
LabelCode 5 z RSS-14 r
Bar Code D Bar Code D
Codabar
Enable Codabar 0
Disable Codabar 1
Enable CLSI Codabar 2
Disable CLS Codabar 3
Disable Start/Stop character transmission 4
Enable Start/Stop character transmission 5
For information about Codabar, see Appen ix B.
CLS format is a form of Codabar often used by libraries
Enabling Start/Stop character transmission means that the WDP will transmit the
Start and Stop characters to your computer along with the bar code data. Enable
transmission if you are varying the Start and Stop characters according to label type in
order to differentiate between bar code data and data from the keyboard. Most people
do not need to transmit the Start/Stop characters.
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If you're unsure of your bar code length, temporarily set length to 00, read a bar
code, and count its digits. Variable-length 2 of 5 codes are very dangerous.

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MS and Plessey
Disable MS and Plessey 0
Enable MSI with 1 Mod 10 check digit 1
Enable MSI with 2 Mod 10 check digits 2
Enable MSI with 1 Mod 11 and 1 Mod 10 check digit 3
Transmit no check digits 4
Transmit 1 Check digit 5
Transmit 2 Check digits 6
Enable Plessey Code 7
Enable LabelCode5 8
Enable LabelCode4 9
Plessey has two check digits which are not transmitted. MSI, Plessey,
LabelCode4, and LabelCode5 are mutually exclusive. For information about
MSI codes, see Appendix F.
f you've enabled the Mod 10 or Mod 11 check digit(s), enabling
transmission of one or two check digits causes the WDP Reader to transmit
it/them to your computer along with the bar code data.
Enabling check digit transmission (if check digit(s) are enabled) causes the
WDP to transmit it/them to your computer along with bar code data.
GS1 DataBar (RSS-14)
Disable GS1 DataBar RSS-14 0
Enable Standard 14 digits 1
Enable 14 plus Identifiers 2
Enable 14 plus UCC 128 Emulation 3
y default, standard GS1 Data ar (RSS-14) is disabled, scan 1 to enable. Options 3 and
4 enable the alternate GS1 Data ar formats. For more information on GS1 Data ar, see
the AIM website at http://www.aimglobal.org/standards/symbinfo/rss_overview.asp
Computer nterface
PC Keyboard 1
PC "learned timing" 3
f you are connecting to a USB (PC or Mac) port with any WDP, the
Reader will sense the US interface. No Computer Interface setting is necessary.
The WDP automatically senses if you have a Y cable plugged into a PC keyboard
port. If you have trouble with the PC keyboard interface, try the “learned timing”
setting described below. Always test your keyboard after changing interface settings.
If you see “garbage” on your screen, you may need to re-boot before continuing.
The PC "learned timing" can learn your keyboard timing and save it. Scan Start
Setup, Computer nterface, 3for PC and then press a key on the computer
keyboard (the WDP beeps once). Now scan End Setup and the timing is
captured by the WDP. Learned timing does not apply to a US connection of
any kind.

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Preamble
A "Preamble" is a user-specified data string transmitted at the beginning of each
bar code. For example, if you specify the preamble @@ and read data of
123456, "@@123456" would be transmitted to your computer.
The default is no preamble. To select a preamble, scan up to 15 characters from
the "FULL ASC MENU" on the back of the Reader Setup Menu, and then scan
SET when you're done. To return to the no preamble setting, scan CLEAR here
instead of scanning SET or any characters from the FULL ASC MENU.
You can trim 1-15 leading characters from bar code codes by scanning a ~(tilde
-- ASCII 126) followed by a single digit, 1 through F (A through F are for 10 to
15), as part of the Preamble. ( ar codes which are shorter than the amount-to-
trim are transmitted with no trimming.) Consider the examples in the following
table to understand how trimming works:
Bar Code Data Preamble Data Transmitted
123 XYZ XYZ123
12345678 ~3XYZ XYZ45678
12345678 ~9 12345678
12345 ~A ~A12345
123456 ~5 6
You can also trim selectively by bar code type. For example, you can trim 2 char-
acters from Code 39 and a different amount from other bar code outputs. This is
done by using the bar code ID character in conjunction with the tilde (~). A pre-
amble of ~b2~c1 says trim 2characters from the front of Code 39 output and trim
1character from the front of UPC-A. Refer to the Code 128 parameters previous
discussion for a list of the ID character associated with each bar code type.
For advanced C users: Emulating special keys in the preamble: Programmers
and other advanced PC users can also embed keyboard hex scan codes in the
preamble, for emulation of key presses specific to their computers, such as the left
shift key or F12 key. This is done by specifying the make and break hex scan
codes for one or more keys enclosed in "left" and "right" apostrophes (` and ').
Make and break codes are hardware-specific -- see the keyboard section of your
computer's manual or tech references for descriptions of its make and break
codes. reak codes follow one of two conventions depending on which
"keycode set" a keyboard uses. Keycode set 1 (usually on XT-style systems) uses
a two-digit break code formed by adding hex 80 to the make code. Keycode set
2(usually on AT-style systems) uses two digit break codes: the first is F0 and the
second is identical to the make code.
For example, let's say you want to emulate the left shift key. First, using the
FULL ASC MENU, you'd scan a left apostrophe, to identify subsequent char-
acters as keyboard scan codes. Next, the two-digit hex make code -- let's say it's

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12. First you'd scan a 1and then a 2. Next, the break code. Let's say your
computer uses keycode 2break codes of F0 followed by the make code. Finally,
a right apostrophe to mark the end of the scan codes. ` 1 2 F 0 1 2 ' (scanned
from the Full ASCII Menu) The preamble is limited to 15 characters. As the
single scan code example above uses eight characters, you can see that you can't
put very many keyboard scan codes in the preamble.
A final use of the Preamble/Postamble is to enter a minimum/maximum length
check for bar code data read. Use the Preamble or Postamble by entering
|nnmm where "|" is ASCII 124, "nn" is the two digit minimum to be read and
"mm" is the two digit maximum to be read.
Postamble
"Postamble" refers to a user-specified data string transmitted at the end of each
bar code. For instance, if you specify the postamble @@ and read data of
123456, "123456@@" would be transmitted to your computer.
To select a postamble, scan up to 15 characters from the "FULL ASC MENU"
on the back of the Reader Setup Menu, scanning SET when done. To return to
no postamble (the default setting), scan CLEAR here instead of scanning SET or
any characters from the FULL ASC MENU.
You can trim 1-15 trailing characters from bar code codes by scanning a ~ (tilde
-- ASCII 126) followed by a single digit, 1 through F (A through F are for 10 to
15). ( ar codes which are shorter than the amount-to-trim are transmitted
without trimming.) Consider the examples in the following table to understand
the options of the Postamble:
123 XYZ 123XYZ
12345678 ~3XYZ 12345XYZ
12345678 ~9 12345678
12345 ~A 12345~A
123456 ~5 1
Bar Code Data Postamble Data Transmitted
ar codes which are shorter than the sum of the Postamble trimming and
Preamble trimming will be transmitted without trimming.
You can also trim selectively by bar code type. For example, you can trim 2
characters from Code 39 and a different amount from other bar code outputs.
This is done by using the bar code ID character in conjunction with the tilde
(~). A postamble of ~b2~c1 says trim 2rightmost characters from Code 39
output and trim 1rightmost character from the UPC-A. (Use mfor trimming
Magstripe). Refer to the Code 128 parameters previous discussion for a list of
the ID character associated with each bar code type.

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For advanced PC users: Emulating special keys in the postamble
See the "emulating special keys in the preamble" section on page 2-8.
A final use of the Preamble/Postamble is to enter a minimum/maximum length
check for bar code data read. Use the Preamble or Postamble by entering
|nnmm where "|" is ASCII 124, "nn" is the two digit minimum to be read and
"mm" is the two digit maximum to be read.
Data Transmission Timing
None 0
Short 1
Short Medium 2
Medium 3
Long 4
Timing oes not apply to any US attachment.
efore trying this, try the "learned timing" discussed on page 2-7.
For Computer nterface 1, the WDP Reader can transmit bar code data at five
different rates. Most computers work at the fastest speed ("None"), but some
systems require slower rates. Try the "None" setting, and (when you're done
configuring it) try reading some codes. If you get partial or garbled reads, try
other timing settings to solve the problem (the US interface require any timing
adjustments). Try each timing rate (fast to slow); don't assume that if the slowest
and fastest don't work, the intermediate settings won't either. After each failing
attempt at timing setting, type "12" in the upper keyboard row to be sure the
keyboard has not been locked or confused; if the "12" doesn't type correctly,
reboot before trying a new timing setting.
Reset
Don't scan Reset unless you're sure you want to restore the WDP Reader to its
default settings (as described on page 2-1), erasing all changes you've made,
because that's exactly what Reset will do.
MagStripe (P22 reader only)
Autosensing - None 0
Track 1 (autosensing)1
Track 2 (autosensing)2
Track 3 (autosensing)3
Dual Track Scanner,Output both only (autosensing)4
Dual Track Scanner,Output both or 2 only 5
Track 1 or 3 Only on Dual Track Scanner 6
Track 2 only output on Dual Track Scanner 7
Track 1&2&3 Scanner, all 3 or 1&2 only (autosensing)8
Track 1&2&3 Scanner, all 3 or 1 only 9
Caps Lock Off (just for MagStripe)E
Caps Lock On (upper case alpha for magstripe)F