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Getting Started

The 3800 is a high performance linear imaging scanner from Hand Held Products. The 3800 marks a new performance level for handheld scanners. Linear imaging technology is defined by a bright and sharply focused aiming line, high resolution imaging, and fast reading speed. The 3800 is comfortable to hold, easy to use, rugged, and excellent for all general scanning applications.

The 3900 is a fixed mount bar code scanner designed for retail kiosks, manufacturing WIP tracking, document processing, or other OEM applications. It is a complete decoded output scanner that is easy to integrate. It communicates with PCs or host terminals via keyboard wedge or a serial RS-232 interface. The 3900 can be used internally or externally. The housing provides protection from dust, dirt, and electrostatic discharge.

Typical Applications for the 3900

The 3900 is an ideal scanner for retail kiosks. The bright aiming line and large working range make scanning easy for untrained users.

The 3900 mounted in a stand makes an efficient bar code document reader; it takes up a minimum of counter space and reads and transmits data quickly.

About This Manual

This User’s Guide provides installation and programming instructions for the 3800/3900. Product specifications, dimensions, warranty, and customer support information are also included.

Hand Held Products bar code scanners are factory programmed for the most common terminal and communications settings. If you need to change these settings, programming is accomplished by scanning the bar codes in this guide.

An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.

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Hand Held Products 3800, 3900 manual Getting Started, Typical Applications for, About This Manual