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Programming the Interface

Introduction

Chapter 1 describes connecting the base to the computer with the appropriate interface cable. This chapter describes how to program your system for the desired interface.

Programming the Interface - Plug and Play

Plug and Play bar codes provide instant image scanner set up for commonly used interfaces.

Note: After you scan one of the codes, power cycle the host terminal to have the interface in effect.

Keyboard Wedge Connection

If you want your system programmed for an IBM PC AT and compatibles keyboard wedge interface with a USA keyboard, scan the bar code below. Keyboard wedge is the default interface.

Note: The following bar code also programs a carriage return (CR) suffix.

IBM PC AT and Compatibles

with CR suffix

Laptop Direct Connect

For most laptops, scanning the Laptop Direct Connect bar code allows operation of the image scanner in parallel with the integral keyboard. The following Laptop Direct Connect bar code selects terminal ID 03, programs a carriage return (CR) suffix and turns on Emulate External Keyboard (page 2-13).

Laptop Direct Connect

with CR suffix

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