Chapter 11 123Scan2
Introduction
123Scan2² is an easy-to-use, PC-based software tool that ena bles rapid and easy customized setup of Symbol
scanners by Motorola.
123Scan² uses a wizard tool to guide users through a strea mlined set up process. Settings are saved in a
configuration file that can be distributed via e-mail, elec tronically downloaded via a USB cable, or used to generate
a sheet of scannable programming bar codes.
Additionally 123Scan² can upgrade scanner firmware, check o nline to enable support for newly released products,
generate a collection of multi-setting bar codes if the number of settings is very large, stage large number of
scanners simultaneously, generate reports with asset trac king information and create custom products.
Communication with 123Scan2
To communicate with the 123Scan² program which runs on a host computer running a Windows XP SP2 or
Windows Vista operating system, use a USB cable to connect the scan ner cradle to the host computer (see
Connecting a USB Interface on page 7-1).

123Scan2 Requirements

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Host computer with Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista
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Scanner
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Cradle
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USB cable.