HP Integrated Barcode Scanner HP Integrated Barcode Scanner Programming Reference Guide

Programming the Reader
Programming Reference Guide 3
Programming the Reader
Configuration Methods
Programming Barcodes
The reader is factory-configured with a standard set of default features. After scanning the interface barcode,
you can select other options and customize your reader through use of the instructions and programming
barcode labels available in the corresponding features section for your interface. Customizable settings for
many features are found in "Configuration Parameters" starting on page 9.
Some programming labels, like "Restore Custom Defaults" on page 7, require only the scan of the single label
to enact the change. Most, however, require the reader to be placed in Programming Mode prior to scanning
them. Scan an ENTER/EXIT barcode once to enter Programming Mode. Once the reader is in Programming
Mode, scan a number of parameter settings before scanning the ENTER/EXIT barcode a second time, which
will then accept your changes, exit Programming Mode and return the reader to normal operation.
HP Configuration Software
HP Configurator is a multi-platform utility program providing a quick and user-friendly configuration method
via the USB-COM interface. The software is available on the CD-ROM provided with your product, and also
from the website. It allows you to program the scanner by selecting configuration commands through a user-
friendly graphical interface running on a PC. These commands are sent to the scanner over the USB host
interface, or they can be printed as barcodes to be scanned. This software also provides a trigger for the
scanner.
The utility also provides the ability to perform a software upgrade for the connected device.
There are some exceptions to the typical programming sequence described above. Please read the
description and setting instructions carefully when configuring each programmable feature.