Operating the Scanner

4.Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green.

Aiming the Scanner

Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This specular reflection can make decoding difficult. You can tilt the scanner up to 55° forward or back and achieve a successful decode. Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.

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