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LS1900 Series
Laser comes
on, but sym-
bol does not
decode.
Scanner is not
programmed
for the correct
bar code type.
Be sure the scanner is
programmed to read
the type of bar code
you are scanning.
Bar code sym-
bol is unread-
able.
Check the symbol to
make sure it is not de-
faced. Try scanning
test symbols of the
same bar code type.
Distance be-
tween scanner
and bar code is
incorrect.
Move the scanner
closer to the bar code.
Symbol is
decoded,
but not
transmitted
to the host.
Scanner is not
programmed
for the correct
host type.
Scan the appropriate
host type bar code.
Scanned
data is incor-
rectly dis-
played on
the host.
Scanner is not
programmed to
work with the
host. Check
LS1900 Series
host type pa-
rameters or ed-
iting options.
Be sure proper host is
selected.
For RS-232, ensure
the scanner’s com-
munication parame-
ters match the host’s
settings.
For a keyboard
wedge configuration,
ensure the system is
programmed for the
correct keyboard
type, and the CAPS
LOCK key is off.
Be sure editing op-
tions (e.g., UPC-E to
UPC-A Conversion)
are properly pro-
grammed.
Problem Possible
Cause
Possible
Solutions
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