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Data Capture
The MC70 offers two types of data capture options:
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Linear scanning
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Imaging.
Figure 2-16
Data Capture Configurations
Linear Scanning
EDAs with an integrated linear scanner have the following features:
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Reading of a variety of ba r co de sym bo log ie s, incl uding the most popular linear, postal, and 1-D code
types.
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Intuitive aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
Imaging
EDAs with an integrated imager have the following features:
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Omnidirectional reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal,
PDF417, and 2D matrix code types.
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The ability to capture and download images to a host for a variety of imaging applic ations.
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Advanced intuitive laser aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
The imager uses digit a l camer a technolog y to take a digital picture of a bar code, stores the resulting image in
its memory, and executes state-of-the-art software decoding algorithms to extract the data from the image.
Operational Modes
EDAs with an integr ated image r su pport th ree m odes of ope ration, listed be low. Activate each m ode by pu lling
the trigger or pressin g the Scan button.
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Decode Mode: In this mode, the EDA attempt s to locate and deco de enabled bar codes within it s field of
view. The imager remains in this mode as long as you hold the trigger, or until it decodes a bar code.
Imager
Linear Scanner
NOTE To perform data capture a scanning enabled application must be installed on the EDA. A sample
scanning application can be download ed from the Symbol Support site at http://support.symbol.com.