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P 300 STD/FZY/PRO Scanner Product Reference Guide
Using ADF Bar CodesWhen you program a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before you start
scanning.
To program each data formatting rule:
1. Start the Rule. Scan the Begin New Rule bar code on page 3-11.
2. Criteria. Scan the bar codes for all pertinent criteria. Criteria can include code type
(e.g., Code 128), code length, or data that contains a specific character string (e.g.,
the digits β129β). These options are described in Criteria on page 3-14.
3. Actions. Scan all actions related to, or affecting, these criteria. The actions of a rule
specify how to format the data for transmission. These options are described in
Actions on page 3-25.
4. Save the Rule. Scan the Save Rule bar code on page 3-11. This places the rule in the
βtopβ position in the rule buffer.
If you make errors during this process, some special-pur pose bar codes may be useful: Erase
Criteria and Start Again, Erase Actions and Start Again, Erase Previously Saved Rule, and
Erase All Rules. See Erase on page 3-12.
Beeper Definitions for ADF on page 3-8 help guide you through the programming steps.