Operation Manual

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Product Reference Guide
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Chapter 3
Configuration Using Bar Codes
This and following sections provide programming bar codes to configure your reader by
changing the default settings. For details about additional methods of programming, see
"Configuration Methods" on page 16.
You must first enable your reader to read bar codes in order to use this
section. If you have not done this, go to
Setup, starting on page 17
and
complete the appropriate procedure.
Configuration Parameters
Once the reader is set up, you can change the default parameters to meet your application needs.
Refer to "Standard Defaults" starting on page 303 for initial configuration in order to set the
default values and select the interface for your application.
The following configuration parameters are divided into logical
groups, making it easy to find
the desired function based on its reference group.
Interface Configuration:
"RS-232/USB-Com Interfaces" on page 46
"Keyboard Settings" on page 55
Parameters common to all interface applications:
"Data Format" on page 75 gives options to control the messages sent to the Host system.
"Reading Parameters" on page 89 control various operating modes and indicators status
functioning.
Symbology-specific parameters:
"1D Symbologies" on page 111 provides configuration of a personalized mix of 1D codes,
code families and their options.
"2D Symbologies" on page 203 provides configuration of a personalized mix of 2D codes,
code families and their options.
You must first enable your reader to read bar codes in order to use this
section. If you have not done this, go to
Setup, starting on page 17
and
complete the appropriate procedure.