5 Programming the Scanner

The scanner is factory-configured with a set of standard default features. After scanning the interface bar code from the Interfaces section (if necessary), select other options and customize the scanner through use of the programming bar codes available in the HP Retail Integrated Barcode Scanner Programming Reference Guide (PRG). Check the corresponding features section for your interface, and also the Data Editing and Symbologies chapters of the PRG.

Using Programming Bar Codes

This guide contains bar codes that allow you to reconfigure the scanner. Some programming bar code labels, like the "Standard Product Default Settings" in this chapter, require only the scan of that single label to enact the change.

Other bar codes require the scanner to be placed in Programming Mode prior to scanning them. Scan an ENTER/EXIT bar code once to enter Programming Mode; scan the desired parameter settings; scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code again to accept your changes, which exits Programming Mode and returns the scanner to normal operation.

Configure Other Settings

Additional programming bar codes are available in the PRG to allow for customizing programming features. If your installation requires different programming than the standard factory default settings, refer to the PRG.

Resetting Standard Product Defaults

Reference the PRG for a listing of standard factory settings. If you aren’t sure what programming options are in the scanner, or you’ve changed some options and want the factory settings restored, scan the Standard Product Default Settings bar code below to copy the factory configuration for the currently active interface to the current configuration.

NOTE: Factory defaults are based on the interface type. Configure the scanner for the correct interface before scanning this label.

Figure 5-1Standard Product Default Settings

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