Chapter 12 123Scan
Introduction
123Scan is a Windows®-based utility that programs the digital scanner with all parameters including Advanced
Data Formatting (ADF) rules. An ADF rule modifies bar co d e data before it tran sm its to the host, ens ur ing
compatibility between bar code data and the host application without having to modify the host software. You can
program digit al scanners via PC downloa d or by scanning a sheet of bar code s generated by 123Scan. Save digit al
scanner programming in a file for electronic distribution. 123Scan includes a he lp file.
Setting Up 123Scan
To communicate with the 123Scan pr ogram:
1. Load 123Scan, included in the docu ment ation CD-ROM, onto a ho st computer r unning Windows 98, Win dows
2000, or Windows XP.
2. Connect the digit al scanner to the host compu ter using an RS-232 cable. See Connecting an RS-23 2 Interface
on page 7-2.
3. Scan the following bar code to enable the 123Scan interface on the digital scanner. Refer to the 123Scan
instructions for programming the digital scanner.
123Scan Configuration