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Introduction
Product Overview............................................................................................. 1
Scanner and Accessories................................................................................. 2
Scanner Components....................................................................................... 4
The PowerLink Cable....................................................................................... 5
Labels............................................................................................................... 6
Maintenance..................................................................................................... 6
Installing the Scanner to the Host System
RS232 MS1890-14........................................................................................... 7
Keyboard Wedge MS1890-47.......................................................................... 8
Stand Alone Keyboard MS1890-47.................................................................. 9
IBM MS1890-11 ............................................................................................. 10
Full Speed USB MS1890-40 (Integrated)....................................................... 11
Low Speed USB MS1890-38 (Integrated)...................................................... 11
Scanner Operation
Two Modes of Operation................................................................................ 12
Audible Indicators........................................................................................... 13
Visual Indicators............................................................................................. 14
Failure Modes................................................................................................. 15
Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Code Element Width ....................................16
IR Activation Range........................................................................................ 17
Troubleshooting Guide....................................................................................... 18
Design Specifications......................................................................................... 22
Applications and Protocols................................................................................. 24
Default Settings – Communication Parameters.................................................. 25
Configuration Modes ..........................................................................................29
Upgrading the Flash ROM Firmware.................................................................. 30