Psion Teklogix ISO 9001 user manual Scanning Techniques, Troubleshooting

	Chapter 7: Peripheral Devices & Accessories
		Scanning Techniques
	WA9103-G1
1D Imager EV15	WA9113-G1
	WA9003-G1
	WA8010-G1
2D Imager HHP 5180	WA8110-G1
	WA9012-G1

It is critical that you review the safety information in the WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer Regulatory & Warranty Guide, PN 8000126 before proceeding.

7.13.1 Scanning Techniques

•Hold the scanner at an angle. Do not hold it perpendicular to the bar code.

•Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. In this position, light can reflect back into the scanner’s exit window and prevent a successful decode.

•Scan the entire bar code. If you are using a 1D or PDF laser scanner, make certain that the scan beam crosses every bar and space on the bar code, including the margins on either end of the symbol.

•If you are using a 2D imaging scanner, make certain the red, oval shaped framing mark is centered within the bar code you want to scan.

•When using imaging scanners, do not move the scanner while decoding the bar code. Movement blurs the image.

•Hold the scanner farther away for larger bar codes.

•Hold the scanner closer for bar codes with bars that are close together.

A bar code icon appears on the screen during a scan. While the scanner beam is active, the onscreen message states: SCANNING. If you want to turn off the onscreen message, disable “Scan Indication” in the Options tab of the Scanner Settings menu in the Control Panel

When the scan is successful, the bar code data is displayed on the screen until the scan button (or pistol trigger) is released, but only if “Scan Result” is turned on in the Options tab of the Scanner Settings menu in the Control Panel.

7.13.2 Troubleshooting

If the scanner is not working, investigate the following:

•Is the unit on?

•Check that the bar code symbology being scanned is enabled for the hand-

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