Symbol Technologies LS 2106 manual Chapter Scanning with the LS

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Chapter 2

Scanning with the LS 2106

Introduction

This chapter covers the proper techniques for scanning bar codes and the decode zone for the LS 2106 scanner.

Scanning with the LS 2106

Before you can use the scanner, it should have already been installed and programmed. If not, refer to Chapter 4, Parameter Menus for instructions on programming your scanner. If you need assistance, contact your local supplier or Symbol Techologies.

1.Before you use the scanner, make sure all cable connections are secure.

2.Make sure the bar code is in the correct scanning range. Aim and press the trigger; the scan beam lights and an orange light illuminates at the rear of the scanner. The scanner has read the symbol when:

s You hear a beep.

s The orange light turns green. s The laser turns off.

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Contents About This Manual Table of Contents Glossary Copyright Contents Parameter Menus Ascii Character Set Notational Conventions Service InformationRelated Publications Chapter Setting Up the LS IntroductionAudience UnpackingSetting Up the LS Switching CablesConnecting to a Host Chapter Scanning with the LS Scanning with the LSAiming the Scanner What Does The Beep Mean? LS 2106 Decode Zone Maintenance TroubleshootingAccessories Description Part NumberTechnical Specifications 167 mm 70 mm 85 mm LS 2106 Signal Descriptions Pin Signal Name FunctionPin Connector Beeper Indications Chapter Parameter Menus Default Parameters Parameter Default NumberCode Discrete 2 Parameter Default Number CodeInterleaved 2 CodabarNumber MSI Plessey ParameterData Options Parameter Default Number Keyboard Wedge Set Default Parameter Beeper Volume Laser On Time Power Mode Beep After Good Decode Do Not Beep After Good DecodeTransmit No Read Message Do Not Transmit No Read MessageDecode Redundancy Autodiscriminate Response Time Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A Enable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13 Enable/Disable Bookland EAN Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E Check Digit UPC-A Preamble UPC-E Preamble Convert UPC-E to UPC-A EAN Zero Extend EAN Zero Extend Code Type Enable/Disable Code Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 Enable/Disable Code Code 39 Check Digit Verification Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check DigitEnable/Disable Code 39 Full Ascii Code 39 Buffering Scan & Store Buffer Data Transmit Buffer Enable/Disable Code Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 Enable/Disable Discrete 2 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 Enable/Disable Codabar Clsi Editing Notis Editing Enable/Disable MSI Plessey MSI Plessey Check Digits Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit Do Not Transmit MSI Plessey Check DigitMSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm Transmit Code ID Character Symbol Code ID Character AIM Code ID Character None Prefix/Suffix Values Scan Data Transmission Format Scan Data Transmission Format cont’d Host Interfaces National Keyboard Types Spanish Italian Swedish British Fast Transmit Intercharacter Delay Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes cont’d Cancel Keyboard Maps IBM PC/XT KeyboardIBM PS2 Keyboard NCR 7052 58-Key Keyboard Appendix a Ascii Character Set Ascii Value Full Ascii Keystroke Code Encode CharCtrl N Ascii Character Set Table A-1. Ascii Character Set Table A-1. Ascii Character Set ALT Keys Keystroke Misc. Key Keystroke PF Keys Keystrokes Keys Keystroke Numeric Keystroke Keypad Extended Keystroke Keypad Table A-1. Ascii Character Set Bar ApertureAutodiscrimination Bar Code DensityCharacter ByteCdrh Class Character SetDead Zone Code LengthContinuous Code DecodeIntercharacter Gap LED IndicatorIEC 825 Class Interleaved Bar CodeResolution Print Contrast SignalProgramming Mode Scanning ModeSymbology SymbolSymbol Length Substrate