Datalogic Scanning 8500 Aux Port Mode, To set this feature:, Scan the SWITCH bar code, 1.Scan the SWITCH bar code, •Disabled — Port is inactive

Aux Port Mode

Selects the usage for the scanner’s optional auxiliary port. The choices listed below are mutually exclusive (only one option can be active at a time).

•Disabled — Port is inactive•External Handheld Input — Supports DatalogicTM handheld

scanners (QuickScan 1000, QuickScan 6000, PowerScan) as well as other models such as the Symbol® HotShot. Call your dealer for more information about supported devices.

Cable pinout information for the Aux Port is provided in Appendix B of

this manual. A connected handheld scanner must be configured to transmit

data as outlined in Appendix F.

NOTE

•PIR/CT — PIR (Productivity Index Reporting) allows the scan- ner to provide information to an external computer indicating how easy the label was to read. CT (Cashier Training) allows the scanner to provide feedback to the cashier on how to scan in a more ergonomic fashion.

To set this feature:

1.Scan the SWITCH bar code.

2.Scan your selection from the bar codes below. You’ll need to cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner reads only the bar code you intend to scan.

3.Complete the programming sequence by scanning the SWITCH bar code.

AUX PORT MODE = DISABLE

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