Worth Data LZ160-USB User manual

Owner’s Guide
Scanned Bar Codes
appear as keyed
data on a computer
running Windows®,
macOS, Mac OS X,
& Linux
Worth Data®USB Keyboard Laser Scanners
USB Laser Scanners

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ntroduction ......................................................................................................................................... I
Chapter 1
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................. 1-1
Chapter 2
USB Laser Scanner Setup ................................................................................................................. 2-1
Chapter 3
Laser Scanners and Scanning Tec nique ......................................................................................... 3-1
Chapter 4
Special Features ................................................................................................................................. 4-1
Chapter 5
Troubles ooting ................................................................................................................................ 5-1
Appendix A
Specifications for Code 39 ............................................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B
Codabar ............................................................................................................................................ -1
Appendix C
Code 128 Specifications ................................................................................................................. C-1
Appendix D
Interleaved 2 of 5 Code ....................................................................................................................... D-1
Appendix E
UPC/EAN Specifications ................................................................................................................. E-1
Appendix F
MSI/Plessey Specifications ................................................................................................................... F-1
Appendix G
Code 93 Specifications ........................................................................................................................ G-1
Appendix H
ASCII Code Equivalent Table ............................................................................................................. H-1
Appendix
Resolving US Installation Issues ........................................................................................................ I-1
Windows US Installation .......................................................................................................... I-1
macOS US Installation ............................................................................................................. I-3
Appendix J
US Laser Setup Menu ....................................................................................................................... J-1
Full ASCII Menu ................................................................................................................................ J-2
Table of Contents

ntroduction
Worth Data's US Keyboard Laser Scanners are versatile bar code readers that attach to a US port on a PC Computer
running Windows®, macOS, Mac OS X, or Linux operating systems. Once installed the scanner 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. US Laser Scanner features include:
These ar Code Laser Scanners automatically read and discriminate between all common
1D ar Codes including; 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.
If you need to read 2D ar Codes you will need the Worth Data 520-2D US Imaging
Scanner.
•LZ160-USB, LZ360-USB 1D Bar code Laser Scanners
• Configuration is easy
The US Lasser Scanners are easily configured for your system by scanning a bar coded USB Laser Setup Menu. There
are no dip switches, or programming that needs to be done from the computer to configure these scanners. All settings are
saved in the unit until the operator makes any changes via the Setup menu.
Jump to the Setup Menu (Apendix J)

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C apter 1
Getting Started
Components of USB Laser Scanner
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 US Laser Scanner shipment should include some or all of the following:
1. The Laser Scan Gun.
2. A US Cable installed on the gun for attaching the Laser Scanner to your computer.
For the: LZ160-USB, LZ360-USB C40 US Cable is Pre-Installed
3. A Laser Scanner Holder for Desk or Wall Mounting.
4. A QwikStart Installation Guide.
5. A Utilities CD-ROM with Manuals & Setup Menus in PDF Format.

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nstallation
The Laser Scanners attach directly to a US port on a computer using the installed, replaceable C40 US Cable for the LZ160-
US and LZ360-US Laser Scanners. The Windows®, Macintosh® or Linux 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.
Models with built-in USB are:
LZ160-USB Integrated Laser Reader
LZ360-USB Integrated Laser Reader
USB nstallation for PC or Mac
Model LZ160-USB, LZ360-USB
The US Laser Scanners have a US cable that can be attached directly to the US port on any Computer Running
Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. The LZ160-US and LZ360-US Readers use a field
replaceable C40 US Cable.
When you plug the Reader into the US port on a computer running Windows 10, 8 , 7, Vista,
XP, 2000, ME, 98SE or Mac OS X, the operating system 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. To
install the Laser Scanners on the US port:
1. Plug the flat US connector end of the C40 Cable to an available 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, Mac & Linux. 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.
USB Laser nstallation

Parameter Default Setting Parameter Default Setting
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C apter 2
USB Laser Scanner Setup
Configuring the USB Laser Scanner
Turn on your computer: You should hear three beeps from the Laser Scanner -- an indication that
the reader is functioning correctly.
Find the USB Laser Scanner Setup Menu on the Utilities CD-ROM and print it out - it is also
available in Appendix J of this manual. This simple menu lets you easily configure the Worth Data
US Laser Scanners to work with almost any computer system, and tailor its bar code reading and
formatting characteristics precisely to your needs. To scan USB Laser Scanner Setup Menu bar
codes and configure your reader and you are new to bar code scanning be sure to read Chapter 3;
Scanners and Scanning Tec nique.
elow are the US Laser Scanner's default settings. The Scanners are shipped configured 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 USB Laser Scanner Setup Menu. If
you need to change any settings, or want to learn more about the US Laser Scanner setup options, the next pages explain,
step by step, how to set them and what they do.
USB Laser Setup Menu
Code 39Code 39 enabledMSI/Plessey MSI/Plessey disabled
Check Digit disabledCheck Digits not transmitted
Start/Stop characters not transmittedLabel Code 4/5 disabled
ccumulate Mode enabled
Caps Lock OFF
2 of 5 I 2of 5 disabledCode 128Code 128 disabled
6 digit code lengthUCC-128/EN disabled
Check digit disabledBar Code ID’s disabled
UPC/EN UPC/EN enabledCode 93Code 93 disabled
UPC Supplements disabledFull SCII extension disabled
UPC-E compressed, NSC of 0
Transmit UPC- in UPC- format
ISBN conversion disabled
UPC- NSC and E N-13 first two characters and check digits transmitted
UPC-E NSC and E N-8 first two characters and check digits not transmitted
Other SettingsNO preamble or postamble set
CR as Terminator Character
Medium pitch beep tone

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Using the USB Laser Setup Menu
You may use the USB Laser Setup Menu provided in Appendix J of this manual or on the Utilities CD-ROM or on our
website www.barcodehq.com/downloads.html.
1If you have never scanned before, refer to Chapter 3 for scanning instructions. To configure your reader using the USB
Laser 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 computer; the 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 0for 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 USB Laser 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 successful 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 Setup Option. Default settings are shown in bold in this manual and are marked
with an * on the USB Laser Setup Menu.

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Beep Tone
Lowest 0
Low 1
Medium 2
High 3
Highest 4
Turn eeper OFF, No “Laser Good” LED 5
T
urn eeper OFF, Yes “Laser Good” LED 6
The US Laser Scanner gives you a choice of five different beep pitches.
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 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.
"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.
USB Laser Setup Menu Configuration Options

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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 Appendix 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.
If you wish the UPC-A data to be transmitted in EAN-13 format, (with an additional 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 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 Appendix D.
Enabling the check digit requires that the data’s units position (last character) match the calculation for the check digit explained in
Appendix 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.
2 of 5 Data Length
Default Length 06
2 of 5 Code is so susceptible to interpreting partial scans as valid reads that the Scanner 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. 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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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 Appendix B.
CLS format is a form of Codabar often used by libraries
Enabling Start/Stop character transmission means that the scanner 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.
Code 93
Enable 0
Disable 1
Enable Full ASCII 2
Disable Full ASCII 3
For more information about Code 93, See Appendix G.

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 Appendix 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- c E N-13 d
I 2 of 5 e 2 of 5 (standard) f
Code 128 g Code 93 i
MSI j
UPC-E(0) n UPC-E1 (1) o
EN-8 p Storage Tek s
Plessey x LabelCode 4 y
LabelCode 5 z RSS-14 r
Bar Code D Bar Code D
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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 US
Laser Scanner 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 Scanner 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

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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 ~ ~ 12345
123456 ~5 6
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 pre-amble of ~b2~c1 says trim 2
characters 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 users: Emulating special keys in the preamble: Programmers and other advanced 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 older systems) uses a two-digit break code formed by adding hex 80 to the make code.
Keycode set 2(usually on newer 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 characters as keyboard scan codes. Next, the two-digit hex make code -- let's say it's 12. First you'd scan a 1
and 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.

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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 ~ 12345~
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. Refer to the
Code 128 parameters previous discussion for a list of the ID character associated with each bar code type.
For advanced users: Emulating special keys in the postamble See the "emulating special keys in t e 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.
Reset
Don't scan Reset unless you're sure you want to restore the US Laser Scanner to its default settings (as described on page 2-1),
erasing all changes you've made, because that's exactly what Reset will do.
Characters
This setup option allows you to output ASCII characters different from the ones scanned. (Don't use this option to configure
the US Laser Scanner for your non-US keyboard -- instead, use the Keyboard Country option described below.)
For example: Suppose you want the US Laser Scanner to output a hex 92 character every time you scan a 1 (hex 31); you
want to remap hex 31 to hex 92, (If you're using 8 data bits, output of 80-F8 codes is possible.) Your Full ASCII Menu has
ASCII and hex values for the 128 characters.
1) Scan the Start Setup ar Code
2) Scan the Characters ar Code on the Setup Sheet.
3) Scan 3 1 and 9 2 to output hex 92 when reading a "1".
4) Scan up to 7 other pairs of character reassignments.
5) Scan Set when complete.
6) Scan End Setup to exit setup mode.
You can also eliminate characters by reassigning hex codes to FF. For example, to strip all $ (dollar sign) characters from
transmission, you would follow the above instructions and scan 2 4 F F in step 3.

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Keyboard Country
This option configures the US Laser Scanner for your choice of 15 keyboard country settings, such as USA (the default), UK,
French, German, etc.
Scan the keyboard country bar code and then the two-digit code for your keyboard country (listed on the Reader Setup Menu),
such as 14 for UK.
USA 00 French 01 German 02 elgian 03
Fr. Canadian 04 Danish 05 Dutch 06 Italian 07
Latin America 08 Norwegian 09 Portuguese 10 Spanish 11
Swedish 12 Swiss 13 U.K. 14
Terminator Characters
Enter (carriage return) 0
None 1
Tab 2
Depending on your application, you may wish the US Laser Scanner to transmit bar code data to your computer with an Enter
(carriage return), a Tab at the end, or with no extra terminating character at all.
If you need a terminator character other than CR or HT (such as LF for LINUX), you can get it by specifying None here and then
selecting your desired terminator character(s) through the Postamble specification.

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C apter 3
Laser Scanners and Scanning Technique
Different bar code applications require different scanner solutions. Worth Data offers a variety of scanners and the features of
our Laser Scanners are described below:
Laser Scanners offer not only the ease of "point-and-shoot" scanning, but allow the user to scan from a distance away. These
features make Lasers easier use and allow the user to scan bar codes in hard-to-reach places (i.e. shelves).
Worth Data offers the following US Laser Scanners: LZ160-USB, and LZ360-USB. Laser’s offer these advantages:
✔Fast reading of difficult-to-read bar codes
✔Can read bar codes from a distance: 0" - 10" for the LZ160-US Laser
0"- 12" for the LZ360-US Laser
✔Can read moving objects, such as on an assembly line
✔No-hands operation when mounted in our S11 or S21 Stand. Scanners mounted in these stands flash automatically and
scan when an object passes underneath them. See page 3-5 for details on stand use.
✔Ability to read through thick (up to five inches) glass or plastic laminates
✔Ability to read curved or uneven surfaces, such as plastic bags of items.

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Laser Scanners
LZ160-USB
The LZ160-US Keyboard Laser Scanners are triggered, visible light, laser scanners. They can
read from 0" to 10" away, depending on the length of the bar code. There is no particular
limitation on the length of the bar code, readability is dependent on both the density of the
code (how close or far apart the bars and spaces are) and the length of the code. The LZ160-
US can read curved and uneven surfaces. The Laser scans 48 times per second, scanning
until it has a successful read - to the user, reading is instantaneous. The LZ160-US is
durable and well suited for every day use and can read bar codes with a 3.5mil narrow bar for
high density reading. This is equivalent to a 17cpi Code 39 bar code. If you need to read
even higher density codes take a look at the LZ360-US scanners below that use a more
powerful scan engine.
LZ360-USB
The LZ360-US Keyboard Integrated Laser Readers are triggered, visible light laser scanners.
They can read from 0" to 12" away, depending on the length of the bar code. There is no
particular limitation on the length of the bar code, readability is dependent on both the
density of the code (how close or far apart the bars and spaces are) and the length of the code.
The LZ360-US can read curved and uneven surfaces. The Laser scans 100 times per second,
scanning until it has a successful read - to the user, reading is instantaneous. The LZ360 uses the high performance scan
engine, is very durable, and has a 3 year warranty - it is well suited for every day use.
Tips for Laser Scanning
Simply aim the laser scanner straight at the bar code and pull the trigger. The beam must cover the bar code from end-to-end,
including a "quiet zone" of white space both before and after the bar code. The beam should cover only 1 bar code. Use a
piece of blank paper to cover any adjacent bar codes if they are too close to the one you are trying to scan.
To read longer bar codes, move the Laser further away to create a wider beam. To read bar codes that are "high density" (the
bars and spaces are very close together), you will need to move the Laser closer to the bar code.
With the LZ160-US , you can read a typical 100% UPC code from 0" to 10" away, the LZ360-US , you can read a typical
UPC code from 0" to 12" away. You should be able to read the Test Label shown below with any Worth Data Laser - LZ160,
LZ360 - from anywhere between 2" and 10" away - probably even further!
Our lasers use a low-power, 650-680 nm IEC/CDRH Class II visible laser diode. Although momentary exposure to a CDRH II
laser scanner is not known to be harmful, avoid staring directly into the beam or shining the beam into CAUTION CLASS 2
LASER LIGHT - DO NOT STARE INTO EAM
Avoid aiming the laser into your own eyes or other people's eyes. The required safety label advising the user of the laser cautions
appears on our lasers as shown below.
Right Wrong Wrong
CLASS II LASER

Laser Scanner Options
Special options for your Laser Scanner that can be set from the bar coded USB Laser Setup Menu:
Double-Scan Checking
y default, the Laser Scanner keeps reading until it gets two results that are exactly the same. This “double-scan checking”
takes a little longer but minimizes the possibility of misreads - especially when reading poorly printed codes or reading through
windshields. To disable “double-scan checking” :
Scan Start Setup
Scan Code 39
Scan Fto disable “double-scan checking”
Scan End Setup
To enable “double-scan checking” again, scan Einstead of F.
Stand Mode: Scanning the same bar code twice
This will work for the LZ160-USB and the LZ360-USB.
When using the scanner in “Stand Mode”, you can scan the same bar code two times in a row by simple holding the bar code
under the scanner for 3 seconds. To avoid accidental reading of the same bar code twice, you can lengthen the amount of time
the scanner requires to read the bar code again. Setting the time to the maximum (9) should guarantee that you will not
accidently scan the same bar code twice. Alternately, you can shorten the time (the default is 3) to reduce the amount of time
you need to keep the bar code under the scanner.
Scan Start Setup
Scan Preamble
Scan _x, where x=1-9 seconds (the default is 3, the _ character is ASCII 095/HEX 5F on the Full ASCII Menu)
Scan SET
Scan End Setup
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"Hands-Free" Scanning
A stand is available for the all of the Worth Data Lasers that allows for "hands-free" bar code reading. The stand is available in a
mountable "goose neck" (S11) or in a free-standing version with a base (S21) pictured below. Just before placing the scanner in the
stand, scan the “Stand On/Off” bar code on the stand or on the USB Laser
Setup Menu to put the scanner into automatic-reading mode.
When using a Laser in "stand" mode, the important thing is to position the
laser correctly in the stand for efficient scanning. You will know the laser is
angled or positioned correctly by observing how often the laser “cycles” off
and on. The LZ160-US & LZ360-US will all cycle on a fixed pattern of
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Special Features
Function and Control Key Support
The US Laser Scanners can also transmit key sequences for function, control, alt (command and option keys on Macs),
cursor and shift keys, for ease of use with the many software packages using these keys for menus or commands. These
“keystrokes” are scanned in to your Preamble or Postamble in order to add them to every scan from your reader. For this to
work, you must have Full ASCII Code 39 enabled on your reader (this is the default setting). To use them in your Preamble or
Postamble, see pages 2-8 and 2-9 for details. Scan the corresponding bar code from the Full ASCII menu to emulate the chosen
key.
F1 F1 SOH (f1)
F2 F2 STX (f2)
F3 F3 ETX (f3)
F4 F4 EOT (f4)
F5 F5 ENQ (f5)
F6 F6 CK (f6)
F7 F7 BEL (f7)
F8 F8 SO (f8)
Numpad 5* Enter LF
Enter Return CR
F9 F9 SI (f9)
F10 Cmnd On DLE (f10)
Del Del DC1 (Del)
Insert Cmnd Off DC2 (Ins)
Left rrow* Left rrow+DC3 ( )
Rt rrow* Rt rrow+DC4 (➝)
Dn rrow* Dn rrow+NK ( )
Up rrow* Up rrow+SYN ( )
Pg Up* Pg Up+VT (Pg Up)
Pg Dn* Pg Down+FF (Pg Dn)
Home* Home+ETB (Home)
End* End+C N (End)
Shift ON Shift ON EM (Shift ON)
Shift OFF Shift OFF SUB (Shift OFF)
Control On Control On+FS (Ctrl ON)
Control Off Control Off+GS (Ctrl OFF)
lt On Option On RS ( lt ON)
lt Off Option Off US ( lt OFF)
PC Mac Full ASC Menu
Key Key Bar Code
PC Mac Full ASC Menu
Key Key Bar Code
* refers to the keys on the Number pad on the far ri ht side of a PC keyboard. To emulate any of the keys above, scan the
appropriate bar code from the FULL ASCII MENU. For example, to emulate the F5 key, scan the ENQ bar code.
This chart corresponds to the small center section of keys between the main letter keys and the Numeric keypad on
the ri ht of the keyboard and requires you to scan two bar codes from the FULL ASCII MENU - the NULL bar code and
then the appropriate character. For example, to emulate the END key, scan the NULL bar code, then the 1 bar code.
➝
➝
➝
Insert Ins NUL 0
Delete del NUL . (period)
End end NUL 1
Down rrow down arrow NUL 2
Page Down page down NUL 3
Left rrow left arrow NUL 4
Line Feed Line Feed NUL 5
Right rrow right arrow NUL 6
Home home NUL 7
Up rrow up arrow NUL 8
Page Up page up NUL 9
Windows ON control ON NUL C
Windows OFF control OFF NUL D
ENTER (num) ENTER (num) NUL E
PC Mac Full ASC Menu
Key Key Bar Codes
PC Mac Full ASC Menu
Key Key Bar Codes
Function keys F1 through F10, and numeric-pad keys
Function keys F1 through F10, and numeric-pad keys (such as Left Arrow and Del), are encoded by a single control character as
shown in the table above. Simply scan the correct bar code from the FULL ASCII MENU.
+ these keys apply to Mac ADB interface ONLY. For Mac USB, you must use the keys in the table below.

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For example, if the US Laser Scanner reads the bar code SOH (ASCII 001 -- a control-A) from the FULL ASCII MENU, it will
transmit an F1 key sequence to your computer.
Function keys F11 and F12
Function keys F11 and F12 require two bar codes to be scanned to make these functions keys. The F11 key is created by
combining the Null and SOH. The F12 key is created by combining the Null and the STX .
Shift, Ctrl and Alt keys
Shift, Ctrl and Alt keys require three sequences
1) The ON code generated when the Shift, Ctrl or Alt key is pressed.
2) The other key to be used in conjunction with the Shift, Ctrl or Alt key.
3) The OFF code generated when the Shift, Ctrl or Alt key is released.
For example, to properly emulate the keystrokes for Ctrl-C, you would scan the bar code for Control ON (FS), C, and Control
OFF (GS).
Windows Key
The Windows key on a Windows keyboard is transmitted by scanning 4 bar codes - NULL and Cfor Windows On (pressing
down) and NULL and Dfor Windows Off (releasing the key).
Macintosh Command and Option Keys on USB
When you have a US Laser Scanner attached to a Macintosh Computer's US port, to emulate the Command key, use the
Windows key ON/OFF bar codes NULL, C (Command ON) and NULL, D (Command OFF) For the Option Key ON/OFF use
RS (Option On) and US (Option Off).
If you have an older Worth Data Reader (before 6/1999), you can also imitate the Command Key by keycodes in the
Preamble/Postamble. To transmit Command N would be:`E01F'N`E0F01F'
Transmitting any ASC character using its 3-digit ASC code
You can also transmit any ASCII character from 000 to 255 by emulating the PC technique of typing a character's ASCII number
on the numeric pad while holding down the Alt key. For example, to transmit ASCII 250, you would scan the bar codes for:
Alt ON RS
Ins (0 on the numeric pad)DC2
Down Arrow (2 on the numeric pad)NAK
Numpad 5 LF
Ins (0 on the numeric pad) DC2
Alt OFF US
Keystroke Full ASC Menu Bar Code