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About This Guide
Configurations
Chapter Descriptions
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Notational Conventions
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Related Documents
Service Information
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1 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide
Supported Interfaces
Unpacking
Getting Started 1 - 3
Setting Up the Digital Scanner
Installing the Interface Cable
Removing the Interface Cable
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Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (Symbol DS6708 0nly)
Connecting Power (if required)
Configuring the Digital Scanner
Getting Started 1 - 5
Mounting the Digital Scanner
Desk Mount
Wall Mount
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Chapter 2 Scanning
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Beeper Definitions
Scanning 2 - 3
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LED Definitions
Scanning in Hand-Held Mode
Scanning with the Digital Scanner
Scanning 2 - 5
Aiming
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Scanning in Presentation Mode
Scanning 2 - 7
Decode Zones
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Chapter 3 Maintenance & Technical Specifications
Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 3
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Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 5
Technical Specifications
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Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 7
Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions
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Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options
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User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults
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User Preferences
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Time Delay to Low Power Mode Parameter # 92h
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Trigger Mode Parameter # 8Ah
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Picklist Mode Parameter # F0h 92h
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Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) Parameter # F1h 19h
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Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters
Transmit Code ID Character Parameter # 2Dh
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Scan Data Transmission Format Parameter # EBh
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Transmit No Read Message Parameter # 5Eh
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Synapse Interface Parameter # F0h, ACh
Chapter 5 Decoding Preferences
* Indicates Default *Enable Decode Aiming Pattern
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Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults
Decoding Preferences
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Illumination Bank Control Parameter # F1h 3Bh
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Chapter 6 USB Interface
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Connecting a USB Interface
USB Interface 6 - 3
USB Parameter Defaults
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USB Host Parameters
USB Device Type
Select the desired USB device type.
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USB Interface 6 - 7
USB Keystroke Delay
USB CAPS Lock Override
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USB Ignore Unknown Characters
Emulate Keypad
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ASCII Character Set for USB
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USB Interface 6 - 15
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USB Interface 6 - 17
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USB Interface 6 - 19
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USB Interface 6 - 21
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Chapter 8 IBM 468X / 469X Interface
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Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host
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IBM Parameter Defaults
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IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters
Port Address
This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used.
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Chapter 7 RS-232 Interface
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Connecting an RS-232 Interface
RS-232 Interface 7 - 3
RS-232 Parameter Defaults
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RS-232 Host Parameters
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RS-232 Host Parameters (continued)
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RS-232 Host Types
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Parity
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Check Receive Errors
Hardware Handshaking
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Hardware Handshaking (continued)
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Software Handshaking
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Host Serial Response Time-out
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RTS Line State
Beep on <BEL>
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Nixdorf Beep/LED Options
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ASCII Character Set for RS-232
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RS-232 Interface 7 - 23
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Chapter 9 Wand Emulation Interface
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Connecting Using Wand Emulation
volt decoder can damage the digital scanner and invalidate the warranty.
Wand Emulation Interface 9 - 3
Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults
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Leading Margin (Quiet Zone)
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Polarity
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Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39
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Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII
Chapter 10 Keyboard Wedge Interface
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Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface
Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 3
Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults
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Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes
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Keystroke Delay
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Keyboard Maps
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IBM PS2 Type Keyboard
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 13
Figure 10-5
NCR 7052 58-Key
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ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 17
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 21
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Chapter 11 Scanner Emulation Interface
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Connecting Using Scanner Emulation
volt decoder can damage the digital scanner and invalidate the warranty.
Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 3
Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults
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Scanner Emulation Host
Scanner Emulation Host Parameters
Beep Style
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Convert Newer Code Types
Module Width
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Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion
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Transmission Timeout
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Chapter 12 123Scan
Communication with 123Scan
123Scan Parameter
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Chapter 13 Symbologies
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Symbology Parameter Defaults
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Symbologies 13 - 5
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UPC/EAN
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Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals Parameter # 10h
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Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)
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Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)
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UPC-A Preamble Parameter # 22h
Symbologies 13 - 17
UPC-E Preamble Parameter # 23h
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UPC-E1 Preamble Parameter # 24h
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Bookland ISBN Format Parameter # F1h 40h
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Code 128
Enable/Disable Code 128 Parameter # 08h
Set Lengths for Code 128 Parameter # L1 = D1h, L2 = D2h
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Set Lengths for Code 39 Parameter # L1 = 12h, L2 = 13h
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Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store (continued)
Buffer Data
Clear Transmission Buffer
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Transmit Buffer
Overfilling Transmission Buffer
Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer
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Code 93
Enable/Disable Code 93 Parameter # 09h
Set Lengths for Code 93 Parameter # L1 = 1Ah, L2 = 1Bh
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Code 11
Code 11 Parameter # 0Ah
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Code 11 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 34h
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
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Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 16h, L2 = 17h
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Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 14h, L2 = 15h
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Codabar (NW - 7)
Enable/Disable Codabar Parameter # 07h
Set Lengths for Codabar Parameter # L1 = 18h, L2 = 19h
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MSI
Enable/Disable MSI Parameter # 0Bh
Set Lengths for MSI Parameter # L1 = 1Eh, L2 = 1Fh
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Set Lengths for MSI (continued)
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Inverse 1D
Parameter # F1h 4Ah
Postal Codes
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Composite TLC-39 Parameter # F0h 73h
UPC Composite Mode Parameter # F0h 58h
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Code 128 Emulation Parameter # 7Bh
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Data Matrix Parameter # F0h, 24h
Data Matrix Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Ch
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MicroQR Parameter # F1h 3Dh
QR Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Bh
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Aztec Parameter # F1h 3Eh
Aztec Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Dh
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Redundancy Level
Parameter # 4Eh
Redundancy Level 1
Redundancy Level 2
Redundancy Level 3
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Security Level
Parameter # 4Dh
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Intercharacter Gap Size Parameter # F0h, 7Dh
Report Version
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Macro PDF Features
Flush Macro Buffer
Abort Macro PDF Entry
Chapter 14 Drivers License Set Up (DS6708-DL)
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Drivers License Parsing
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Parsing Drivers License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing)
Drivers License Parse Field Bar Codes
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Drivers License Parse Field Bar Codes (continued)
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Field Update Procedure
User Preferences
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Chapter 15 Advanced Data Formatting
Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions
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Using ADF Bar Codes
ADF Bar Code Menu Example
Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 3
Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule
Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule
Alternate Rule Sets
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Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes)
Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 5
Default Rules
ADF Bar Codes
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 7
Special Commands
Pause Duration
Begin New Rule
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Criteria
Code Types
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Code Types (continued)
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Code Lengths
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Message Containing A Specific Data String
Specific String at Start
Code Lengths (continued)
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Specific String, Any Location
Any Message OK
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Numeric Keypad
Do not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.
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Actions
Send Data
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Setup Field(s)
Send Data (continued)
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 31
Skip Ahead
Use the following bar codes to skip ahead characters.
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Modify Data
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Pad Data with Spaces
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Send Right Control Key
The Send Right Control Key action sends a tap (press and release) of the Right Control Key.
Send Function Key (continued)
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Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters
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Alphanumeric Keyboard
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Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 93
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Appendix A Standard Default Parameters
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Standard Default Parameters A - 3
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Standard Default Parameters A - 5
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Standard Default Parameters A - 7
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Standard Default Parameters A - 9
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Appendix B Programming Reference
Symbol Code Identifiers
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Programming Reference B - 3
AIM Code Identifiers
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Programming Reference B - 5
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Programming Reference B - 7
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Appendix C Sample Bar Codes
Code 39
UPC/EAN
UPC-A, 100%
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Code 128
Interleaved 2 of 5
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Appendix E ASCII Character Sets
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ASCII Character Sets E - 3
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ASCII Character Sets E - 5
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ASCII Character Sets E - 7
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Numerics
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