Reading Parameters

The scanner default is Automatic Object Sense Reading mode. Simply present the bar code label in front of the scanner and center the aiming pattern and illumination system to capture and decode the image. See Using the Scanner on page 8 for more information.

The aiming system will briefly switch off after the acquisition time, and if no code is decoded will switch on again before the next acquisition. While movement and the object are being sensed, illumination will remain on until the symbol is decoded.

As you read code symbols, adjust the distance at which you are holding the object to optimize reading performance.

Aiming System

A number of options for customizing control of the Aiming System are available. See the HP Retail Integrated Barcode Scanner Programming Reference Guide (PRG) for more information and programming bar codes.

Good Read Green Spot Duration

Successful reading can be signaled by a good read green spot indication.

Use the bar codes that follow to specify the duration of the good read pointer beam after a good read. Figure 5-2ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

Figure 5-3 Disabled

Figure 5-4Short (300 ms)

Figure 5-5Medium (500 ms)

Figure 5-6Long (800 ms)

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