Scanning Bar Codes
Figure 12. Scanning a Bar Code
Press a Scan key or the Scan Trigger (on handle) to initiate a scan with the Pegaso.
2.Aim the scan window at the bar code as shown in Figure 12.
3.Press the <Scan> key or trigger. The laser scans as long as you hold the button or trigger, or for 10 seconds, or until a good scan is obtained.
4.Aim the laser beam at the center of the bar code.
•Position the unit close to bar code when scanning small bar codes.
•Position it at a distance when scanning larger bar codes.
•The laser is disabled after you release the key or after 10 seconds, or once a good scan is obtained.
Figure 13. Laser Beam Positions
Correct Scanning Positions
Ideal positioning | A bit high, will read correctly |
Incorrect Scanning Positions
Positioned too far to the right. Will | Too angled; | cannot read the |
not read entire bar code. | entire | bar code. |
A bit angled, will read correctly
Bar code will not read. The scanner should be posi- tioned perpendicular to the bar code bars.
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