Chapter 9 Symbol MS4404 - RS-232 (Serial) Interface
Overview
This chapter describes how to set up the Symbol MS4404 with a serial host. The serial interface is used to connect
the Symbol MS4404 to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available serial port (e.g.,
com port).
If the host is not listed in Table 9-2, refer to the documentation for the ho st device to set commu nication parameter s
to match the host.
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NOTE The Symbol MS4404 uses RS-232C signal levels.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).
*Baud Rate 57,600 Feature/Option
* Indicates Default
NOTE The serial host type requires proper configuration of the sysconfig lines, and typically require using bar
code menus as part of initial configuration.
Most computer monitors allow capturing the bar codes directly on the screen. When capturing from the
screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where the bar code can be seen clearly, and
bars and/or spaces are not merging.