Programming Overview
This section describes how to set the scanner's programmable features. These features can be configured using the bar code labels contained in this manual or by using commands sent from the host. Refer to Appendix A, Additional Information, for host programming details. If you program the scanner using these bar codes, the scanner stores the changes until reprogrammed.
What Is Programming Mode?
To change the scanner's programmed settings, it is necessary to place the scanner in Programming Mode using the special SET label. This ensures that the scanner only recognizes the special programming labels con- tained in this programming guide.
How To Program Using Bar Codes
The following pages contain special bar code labels that are used to change or enable the scanner's programmable options. All programming sessions follow this order, unless otherwise instructed:
1. Scan the SET label at the top of the page. The scanner will emit a 'good read' beep, indicating it has read the label.
2. Scan the feature label(s) for the programmable options you wish to enable. With few exceptions1, the scanner will emit a triple beep each time you scan a valid programming label. (Note that not all features are available for all inter- faces and that the scanner will sound an error tone when scanning programming labels for features invalid to the current interface.)
3. Scan the END label at the bottom of the page to complete the programming session and exit Programming Mode. The scanner will sound one 'good read' beep upon exiting Programming Mode.
4. Maintain a good record of all changes made to ensure that you know if the original factory settings have been changed.
1Some features, such as Minimum Label Length or Label ID, require you to select the length by scanning a series of
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