Chapter 13 Miscellaneous Scanner Options

Introduction
This chapter incl ud es com mon l y use d bar co de s to cu sto m ize ho w da ta is transmitte d to th e ho st devic e. Refe r to
the Advanced Data Formatting Programming Guide p/n 72-69680-xx for further cust om iza tio n op tio n s.
The scanner ship s with the settings shown in the Miscella neous Scanner Options Default Table on page 13-2 (also
see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). If the
default values suit requirements, programming is not necessary.
To set feature values, scan a single bar co de or a sh or t b ar code sequen ce . The settings a re stored in non -volat ile
memory and ar e pres er ve d ev en whe n th e sca nn e r is power ed dow n.
If not using a Synapse or USB cable, select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information) after
the power-up beeps sound. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connected to a new host.
To return all features to defau lt values, scan a de fault bar code in Default Parameters on page 4-3. Throughout the
programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).
Scanning Sequence Examples
In most cases, scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. Other parameters, such as Prefix Value,
require scanning several bar codes. See each parameter for descriptions of this procedure.
Errors While Scanning
Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct paramete r.
*Disable No Read Feature/Option
* Indicates Default