2 - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide

Digital Scanning

See Chapter 1, Getting Started to install and program the digital scanner. Also see DPM Scanning on page 5-5 fo r
DS3478-DP (DPM) digital scanning. To scan:
1. Aim the digital scanner at the bar code.
2. Press the scan trigger.
Figure 2-2
Aiming the Digital Scanner
The digital scanner projects a red laser aiming pattern which allows positioning the bar code or object within
the field of view.
Figure 2-3
Laser Aiming Patter n
If necessary, the digital scanner turns on its red LEDs to illuminate the target bar code.
3. Center the symbol in any orientation with in the aiming pattern. Be sure the entire symbol is within the
rectangular area formed by the brackets in the pattern.
Figure 2-4
Centering Symbol in Aiming Pattern
1D bar code symbol 2D bar code symbol 2D dot peen DPM symbol
Aiming Pattern