Zebra DS3608 Product Reference Manual

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DS3608 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

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Changes to the original guide are listed below:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... iv Revision History ................................................................................................................................. v About This Guide Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... xix Configurations.................................................................................................................................. xix Related Product Line Configurations ............................................................................................... xx Chapter Descriptions .......................................................................................................................xxi Notational Conventions................................................................................................................... xxii Related Documents ....................................................................................................................... xxiii Service Information ........................................................................................................................ xxiii Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Interfaces ....................................................................................................................................... 1-2 Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................... 1-2 Setting Up DS3608 Digital Imager Scanner ................................................................................... 1-3 Installing the DS3608 Interface Cable ...................................................................................... 1-3 Removing the DS3608 Interface Cable .................................................................................... 1-4 Connecting Power (if required) ................................................................................................ 1-5 Configuring the Digital Scanner ............................................................................................... 1-5 Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 1-6 Chapter 2: Data Capture Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2-1 Beeper and LED Indicators ............................................................................................................ 2-2 Scanning ........................................................................................................................................ 2-4 Scanning in Hands-Free (Presentation) Mode ......................................................................... 2-4 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode .................................................................................................. 2-5 Aiming with DS3608-SR ........................................................................................................... 2-6 Decode Ranges ............................................................................................................................. 2-8

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Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3-1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 3-1 Known Harmful Ingredients ...................................................................................................... 3-1 Approved Cleaning Agents ...................................................................................................... 3-1 Tolerable Industrial Fluids and Chemicals ............................................................................... 3-2 Cleaning the Digital Scanner .................................................................................................... 3-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 3-3 Report Software Version Bar Code .......................................................................................... 3-6 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................ 3-7 Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions ............................................................................................... 3-9 Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 4-1 Scanning Sequence Examples ...................................................................................................... 4-2 Errors While Scanning ................................................................................................................... 4-2 User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults ...................................................... 4-2 User Preferences ........................................................................................................................... 4-5 Default Parameters .................................................................................................................. 4-5 Report Version ......................................................................................................................... 4-6 Parameter Bar Code Scanning ................................................................................................ 4-6 Beep After Good Decode ......................................................................................................... 4-7 Direct Decode Indicator ............................................................................................................ 4-8 Beeper Volume ........................................................................................................................ 4-9 Beeper Tone .......................................................................................................................... 4-10 Beeper Duration ..................................................................................................................... 4-11 Suppress Power Up Beeps .................................................................................................... 4-11 Decode Pager Motor .............................................................................................................. 4-12 Decode Pager Motor Duration ............................................................................................... 4-12 Low Power Mode ................................................................................................................... 4-14 Time Delay to Low Power Mode ............................................................................................ 4-15 Hand-Held Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................ 4-17 Hands-Free Mode .................................................................................................................. 4-18 Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................ 4-19 Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern ............................................................... 4-20 Picklist Mode .......................................................................................................................... 4-21 Continuous Bar Code Read ................................................................................................... 4-22 Unique Bar Code Reporting ................................................................................................... 4-22 Decode Session Timeout ....................................................................................................... 4-23 Hands-free Decode Session Timeout .................................................................................... 4-24 Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................................ 4-25 Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols ...................................................................... 4-26 Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) ............................................................................. 4-27 Mobile Phone/Display Mode .................................................................................................. 4-28 PDF Prioritization ................................................................................................................... 4-29 PDF Prioritization Timeout ..................................................................................................... 4-30 Presentation Mode Field of View ........................................................................................... 4-31 Decoding Illumination ............................................................................................................. 4-32 Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger Modes Only) .............................................................. 4-33

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ix Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ............................................................................................ 4-34 Add an Enter Key ................................................................................................................... 4-34 Transmit Code ID Character .................................................................................................. 4-34 Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................................ 4-35 Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................................ 4-36 FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................................... 4-37 Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................................ 4-38 Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval ................................................................................................ 4-39 Chapter 5: Imaging Preferences Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5-1 Scanning Sequence Examples ...................................................................................................... 5-2 Errors While Scanning ................................................................................................................... 5-2 Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults ...................................................................................... 5-2 Imaging Preferences ...................................................................................................................... 5-4 Operational Modes ................................................................................................................... 5-4 Image Capture Illumination ...................................................................................................... 5-5 Image Capture Autoexposure .................................................................................................. 5-5 Fixed Exposure ........................................................................................................................ 5-6 Fixed Gain ................................................................................................................................ 5-6 Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode .............................................................................. 5-7 Snapshot Mode Timeout .......................................................................................................... 5-8 Snapshot Aiming Pattern ......................................................................................................... 5-9 Silence Operational Mode Changes ........................................................................................ 5-9 Image Cropping ...................................................................................................................... 5-10 Crop to Pixel Addresses ......................................................................................................... 5-11 Image Size (Number of Pixels) .............................................................................................. 5-12 Image Brightness (Target White) ........................................................................................... 5-13 JPEG Image Options ............................................................................................................. 5-13 JPEG Target File Size ............................................................................................................ 5-14 JPEG Quality and Size Value ................................................................................................ 5-14 Image Enhancement .............................................................................................................. 5-15 Image File Format Selector .................................................................................................... 5-16 Image Rotation ....................................................................................................................... 5-17 Bits Per Pixel .......................................................................................................................... 5-18 Signature Capture .................................................................................................................. 5-19 Signature Capture File Format Selector ................................................................................. 5-20 Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel ............................................................................................ 5-21 Signature Capture Width ........................................................................................................ 5-22 Signature Capture Height ....................................................................................................... 5-22 Signature Capture JPEG Quality ........................................................................................... 5-23 Video View Finder .................................................................................................................. 5-23 Video View Finder Image Size ............................................................................................... 5-24 Chapter 6: USB Interface Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 6-1 Connecting a USB Interface .......................................................................................................... 6-2 USB Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................................ 6-4

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USB Host Parameter ..................................................................................................................... 6-5 USB Device Type ..................................................................................................................... 6-5 Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking .................................................................... 6-7 USB Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................................... 6-8 USB CAPS Lock Override ........................................................................................................ 6-8 USB Ignore Unknown Characters ............................................................................................ 6-9 USB Convert Unknown to Code 39 .......................................................................................... 6-9 Emulate Keypad ..................................................................................................................... 6-10 Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ....................................................................................... 6-10 Quick Keypad Emulation ........................................................................................................ 6-11 USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ........................................................................................... 6-11 Function Key Mapping ........................................................................................................... 6-12 Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................. 6-12 Convert Case ......................................................................................................................... 6-13 USB Static CDC ..................................................................................................................... 6-13 Optional USB Parameters ............................................................................................................ 6-14 Ignore Beep ............................................................................................................................ 6-14 Ignore Bar Code Configuration .............................................................................................. 6-14 USB Polling Interval ............................................................................................................... 6-15 USB Fast HID ......................................................................................................................... 6-17 IBM Specification Version ...................................................................................................... 6-17 ASCII Character Set for USB ....................................................................................................... 6-18 Chapter 7: SSI Interface Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 7-1 Communications ............................................................................................................................ 7-1 SSI Transactions ............................................................................................................................ 7-3 General Data Transactions ...................................................................................................... 7-3 Transfer of Decode Data .......................................................................................................... 7-4 Communication Summary .............................................................................................................. 7-5 RTS/CTS Lines ........................................................................................................................ 7-5 ACK/NAK Option ...................................................................................................................... 7-5 Number of Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 7-5 Serial Response Time-out ........................................................................................................ 7-6 Retries ...................................................................................................................................... 7-6 Baud Rate, Stop Bits, Parity, Response Time-out, ACK/NAK Handshake .............................. 7-6 Errors ....................................................................................................................................... 7-6 Things to Remember When Using SSI Communication ................................................................ 7-6 Using Time Delay to Low Power Mode with SSI ............................................................................ 7-7 Encapsulation of RSM Commands/Responses over SSI .............................................................. 7-8 Command Structure ................................................................................................................. 7-8 Response Structure ................................................................................................................. 7-8 Example Transaction ............................................................................................................... 7-9 Simple Serial Interface Default Parameters ................................................................................. 7-10 SSI Host Parameters ................................................................................................................... 7-11 Select SSI Host ...................................................................................................................... 7-11 Baud Rate .............................................................................................................................. 7-12 Parity ...................................................................................................................................... 7-13 Check Parity ........................................................................................................................... 7-14

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xi Stop Bits ................................................................................................................................. 7-14 Software Handshaking ........................................................................................................... 7-15 Host RTS Line State .............................................................................................................. 7-16 Decode Data Packet Format .................................................................................................. 7-16 Host Serial Response Time-out ............................................................................................. 7-17 Host Character Time-out ........................................................................................................ 7-18 Multipacket Option ................................................................................................................. 7-19 Interpacket Delay ................................................................................................................... 7-20 Event Reporting ........................................................................................................................... 7-21 Decode Event ......................................................................................................................... 7-21 Boot Up Event ........................................................................................................................ 7-22 Parameter Event .................................................................................................................... 7-22 Chapter 8: RS-232 Interface Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 8-1 Connecting an RS-232 Interface .................................................................................................... 8-2 RS-232 Parameter Defaults ........................................................................................................... 8-3 RS-232 Host Parameters ............................................................................................................... 8-4 RS-232 Host Types .................................................................................................................. 8-6 Baud Rate ................................................................................................................................ 8-8 Parity ........................................................................................................................................ 8-9 Stop Bit Select ........................................................................................................................ 8-10 Data Bits ................................................................................................................................. 8-10 Check Receive Errors ............................................................................................................ 8-11 Hardware Handshaking .......................................................................................................... 8-11 Software Handshaking ........................................................................................................... 8-13 Host Serial Response Time-out ............................................................................................. 8-15 RTS Line State ....................................................................................................................... 8-16 Beep on ...................................................................................................................... 8-16 Intercharacter Delay ............................................................................................................... 8-17 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ..................................................................................................... 8-18 Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................................. 8-18 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 .................................................................................................. 8-19 Chapter 9: IBM 468X / 469X Interface Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 9-1 Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ......................................................................................... 9-2 IBM Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................................. 9-3 IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters .................................................................................................. 9-4 Port Address ............................................................................................................................ 9-4 Convert Unknown to Code 39 .................................................................................................. 9-5 Ignore Beep Directive ............................................................................................................... 9-5 Ignore Bar Code Configuration Directive ................................................................................. 9-6

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Chapter 10: Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 10-1 Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface .................................................................................... 10-2 Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ......................................................................................... 10-3 Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters ............................................................................................. 10-4 Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................................................................................................ 10-4 Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................................. 10-4 Keystroke Delay ..................................................................................................................... 10-5 Intra-Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................................. 10-5 Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation .................................................................................... 10-6 Quick Keypad Emulation ........................................................................................................ 10-6 Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................. 10-7 Caps Lock Override ............................................................................................................... 10-7 Convert Wedge Case ............................................................................................................. 10-8 Function Key Mapping ........................................................................................................... 10-8 FN1 Substitution ..................................................................................................................... 10-9 Send Make and Break ............................................................................................................ 10-9 Keyboard Maps .................................................................................................................... 10-10 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ................................................................................ 10-11 Chapter 11: Symbologies Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 11-1 Scanning Sequence Examples .................................................................................................... 11-2 Errors While Scanning ................................................................................................................. 11-2 Symbology Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................... 11-2 Enable/Disable All Code Types ................................................................................................... 11-8 UPC/EAN ..................................................................................................................................... 11-9 Enable/Disable UPC-A ........................................................................................................... 11-9 Enable/Disable UPC-E ........................................................................................................... 11-9 Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ....................................................................................................... 11-10 Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 .............................................................................................. 11-10 Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 .......................................................................................... 11-11 Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ............................................................................................. 11-11 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ............................................................................... 11-12 User-Programmable Supplementals .................................................................................... 11-15 UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ......................................................................... 11-15 UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format ...................................................................... 11-16 UPC Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................... 11-17 Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ................................................................................................ 11-17 Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ................................................................................................ 11-18 Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit .............................................................................................. 11-18 UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................................. 11-19 UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................................. 11-20 UPC-E1 Preamble ................................................................................................................ 11-21 Convert UPC-E to UPC-A .................................................................................................... 11-22 Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A .................................................................................................. 11-22 EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ........................................................................................................... 11-23 Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................................ 11-23 UCC Coupon Extended Code .............................................................................................. 11-24

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xiii Coupon Report ..................................................................................................................... 11-25 ISSN EAN ............................................................................................................................ 11-25 Code 128 ................................................................................................................................... 11-26 Enable/Disable Code 128 .................................................................................................... 11-26 Set Lengths for Code 128 .................................................................................................... 11-26 Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ............................................................. 11-28 Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ..................................................................................................... 11-28 ISBT Concatenation ............................................................................................................. 11-29 Check ISBT Table ................................................................................................................ 11-30 ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ........................................................................................ 11-30 Code 128 Security Level ...................................................................................................... 11-31 Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone ........................................................................................... 11-32 Ignore Code 128 .................................................................................................... 11-32 Code 39 ..................................................................................................................................... 11-33 Enable/Disable Code 39 ...................................................................................................... 11-33 Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 .......................................................................................... 11-33 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ............................................................................................... 11-34 Code 32 Prefix ..................................................................................................................... 11-35 Set Lengths for Code 39 ...................................................................................................... 11-36 Code 39 Check Digit Verification ......................................................................................... 11-37 Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ............................................................................................. 11-37 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ........................................................................................... 11-38 Code 39 Security Level ........................................................................................................ 11-39 Code 39 Reduced Quiet Zone ............................................................................................. 11-40 Code 93 ..................................................................................................................................... 11-41 Enable/Disable Code 93 ...................................................................................................... 11-41 Set Lengths for Code 93 ...................................................................................................... 11-42 Code 11 ..................................................................................................................................... 11-43 Code 11 ................................................................................................................................ 11-43 Set Lengths for Code 11 ...................................................................................................... 11-44 Code 11 Check Digit Verification ......................................................................................... 11-45 Transmit Code 11 Check Digits ........................................................................................... 11-46 Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) .............................................................................................................. 11-47 Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................ 11-47 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................ 11-48 I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................ 11-50 Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................................ 11-51 Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ................................................................................................... 11-51 I 2 of 5 Security Level ........................................................................................................... 11-52 I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................ 11-53 Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) ................................................................................................................. 11-54 Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................................. 11-54 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................................. 11-55 Codabar (NW - 7) ....................................................................................................................... 11-57 Enable/Disable Codabar ...................................................................................................... 11-57 Set Lengths for Codabar ...................................................................................................... 11-58 CLSI Editing ......................................................................................................................... 11-59 NOTIS Editing ...................................................................................................................... 11-59 Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection ........................................ 11-60 MSI 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Enable/Disable MSI .............................................................................................................. 11-61 Set Lengths for MSI ............................................................................................................. 11-62 MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................................. 11-64 Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................................ 11-64 MSI Check Digit Algorithm ................................................................................................... 11-65 Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................ 11-66 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................. 11-66 Matrix 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................... 11-67 Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 11-67 Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 11-67 Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ...................................................................................................... 11-69 Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ....................................................................................... 11-69 Korean 3 of 5 ............................................................................................................................. 11-70 Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 .............................................................................................. 11-70 Inverse 1D .................................................................................................................................. 11-71 GS1 DataBar .............................................................................................................................. 11-72 GS1 DataBar-14 ................................................................................................................... 11-72 GS1 DataBar Limited ........................................................................................................... 11-72 GS1 DataBar Expanded ....................................................................................................... 11-73 Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ..................................................................................... 11-73 GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level .................................................................................... 11-74 Composite .................................................................................................................................. 11-75 Composite CC-C .................................................................................................................. 11-75 Composite CC-A/B ............................................................................................................... 11-75 Composite TLC-39 ............................................................................................................... 11-76 UPC Composite Mode ......................................................................................................... 11-76 Composite Beep Mode ......................................................................................................... 11-77 GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................................................ 11-77 2D Symbologies ......................................................................................................................... 11-78 Enable/Disable PDF417 ....................................................................................................... 11-78 Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 .............................................................................................. 11-78 Code 128 Emulation ............................................................................................................. 11-79 Data Matrix ........................................................................................................................... 11-80 GS1 Data Matrix ................................................................................................................... 11-80 Data Matrix Inverse .............................................................................................................. 11-81 Maxicode .............................................................................................................................. 11-81 QR Code .............................................................................................................................. 11-82 GS1 QR ................................................................................................................................ 11-82 MicroQR ............................................................................................................................... 11-83 Aztec .................................................................................................................................... 11-83 Aztec Inverse ....................................................................................................................... 11-84 Han Xin ................................................................................................................................ 11-84 Han Xin Inverse .................................................................................................................... 11-85 Postal Codes .............................................................................................................................. 11-86 US Postnet ........................................................................................................................... 11-86 US Planet ............................................................................................................................. 11-86 Transmit US Postal Check Digit ........................................................................................... 11-87 UK Postal ............................................................................................................................. 11-87 Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ........................................................................................... 11-88 Japan Postal ........................................................................................................................ 11-88

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xv Australia Post ....................................................................................................................... 11-89 Australia Post Format ........................................................................................................... 11-90 Netherlands KIX Code ........................................................................................................ 11-91 USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail .................................................................................. 11-91 UPU FICS Postal ................................................................................................................. 11-92 Mailmark ............................................................................................................................... 11-92 Symbology-Specific Security Levels .......................................................................................... 11-93 Redundancy Level ............................................................................................................... 11-93 Security Level ....................................................................................................................... 11-95 1D Quiet Zone Level ............................................................................................................ 11-96 Intercharacter Gap Size ....................................................................................................... 11-97 Macro PDF Features .................................................................................................................. 11-98 Flush Macro Buffer ............................................................................................................... 11-98 Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................................ 11-98 Chapter 12: Intelligent Document Capture Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 12-1 The IDC Process .......................................................................................................................... 12-1 Bar Code Acceptance Test .................................................................................................... 12-2 Capture Region Determination ............................................................................................... 12-2 Image Post Processing .......................................................................................................... 12-3 Data Transmission ................................................................................................................. 12-3 PC Application and Programming Support .................................................................................. 12-3 Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 12-4 IDC Operating Mode .............................................................................................................. 12-5 IDC Symbology ...................................................................................................................... 12-6 IDC X Coordinate ................................................................................................................... 12-7 IDC Y Coordinate ................................................................................................................... 12-7 IDC Width ............................................................................................................................... 12-8 IDC Height .............................................................................................................................. 12-8 IDC Aspect ............................................................................................................................. 12-9 IDC File Format Selector ........................................................................................................ 12-9 IDC Bits Per Pixel ................................................................................................................. 12-10 IDC JPEG Quality ................................................................................................................ 12-10 IDC Find Box Outline ........................................................................................................... 12-11 IDC Minimum Text Length ................................................................................................... 12-11 IDC Maximum Text Length .................................................................................................. 12-12 IDC Captured Image Brighten .............................................................................................. 12-12 IDC Captured Image Sharpen .............................................................................................. 12-13 IDC Border Type .................................................................................................................. 12-14 IDC Delay Time .................................................................................................................... 12-15 IDC Zoom Limit .................................................................................................................... 12-15 IDC Maximum Rotation ........................................................................................................ 12-16 Quick Start ................................................................................................................................. 12-17 Sample IDC Setup ............................................................................................................... 12-17 IDC Demonstrations ............................................................................................................. 12-18 Other Suggestions ............................................................................................................... 12-19 Quick Start Form .................................................................................................................. 12-19

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Chapter 13: OCR Programming Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 13-1 OCR Programming Parameters ................................................................................................... 13-3 Enable/Disable OCR-A .......................................................................................................... 13-3 OCR-A Variant ....................................................................................................................... 13-3 Enable/Disable OCR-B .......................................................................................................... 13-5 OCR-B Variant ....................................................................................................................... 13-6 Enable/Disable MICR E13B ................................................................................................... 13-9 Enable/Disable US Currency Serial Number ....................................................................... 13-10 OCR Orientation ................................................................................................................... 13-10 OCR Lines ............................................................................................................................ 13-12 OCR Minimum Characters ................................................................................................... 13-12 OCR Maximum Characters .................................................................................................. 13-13 OCR Subset ......................................................................................................................... 13-13 OCR Quiet Zone .................................................................................................................. 13-14 OCR Template ..................................................................................................................... 13-15 OCR Check Digit Modulus ................................................................................................... 13-25 OCR Check Digit Multiplier .................................................................................................. 13-26 OCR Check Digit Validation ................................................................................................. 13-27 Inverse OCR ........................................................................................................................ 13-32 Chapter 14: 123Scan2 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 14-1 Communication with 123Scan2 ................................................................................................... 14-1 123Scan2 Requirements ............................................................................................................. 14-2 Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos ....................................................................... 14-2 Chapter 15: Advanced Data Formatting Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 15-1 Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters Appendix B: Country Codes Introduction ................................................................................................................................... B-1 USB and Keyboard Wedge Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ....................................... B-2 Appendix C: Country Code Pages Introduction ................................................................................................................................... C-1 Country Code Page Defaults ........................................................................................................ C-1 Country Code Page Bar Codes .................................................................................................... C-5 Appendix D: CJK Decode Control Introduction ................................................................................................................................... D-1 CJK Control Parameters ............................................................................................................... D-2

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xvii Unicode Output Control ........................................................................................................... D-2 CJK Output Method to Windows Host ..................................................................................... D-3 Non-CJK UTF Bar Code Output .............................................................................................. D-6 Unicode/CJK Decode Setup with Windows Host .......................................................................... D-8 Setting Up the Windows Registry Table for Unicode Universal Output .................................. D-8 Adding CJK IME on Windows ................................................................................................. D-8 Selecting the Simplified Chinese Input Method on the Host ................................................... D-9 Selecting the Traditional Chinese Input Method on the Host ................................................ D-10 Appendix E: Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................................ E-1 AIM Code Identifiers ..................................................................................................................... E-3 Appendix F: Sample Bar Codes Code 39 ......................................................................................................................................... F-1 UPC/EAN ....................................................................................................................................... F-1 UPC-A, 100% ........................................................................................................................... F-1 EAN-13, 100% ......................................................................................................................... F-2 Code 128 ....................................................................................................................................... F-2 Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................................................... F-2 GS1 DataBar-14 ............................................................................................................................ F-3 PDF417 .......................................................................................................................................... F-3 Data Matrix ..................................................................................................................................... F-3 Maxicode ........................................................................................................................................ F-4 QR Code ........................................................................................................................................ F-4 US Postnet ..................................................................................................................................... F-4 UK Postal ....................................................................................................................................... F-4 Appendix G: Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes ....................................................................................................................... G-1 Cancel ........................................................................................................................................... G-2 Appendix H: ASCII Character Sets Appendix I: Communication Protocol Functionality Functionality Supported via Communication (Cable) Interface ....................................................... I-1 Appendix J: Signature Capture Code Introduction .................................................................................................................................... J-1 Code Structure ............................................................................................................................... J-1 Signature Capture Area ........................................................................................................... J-1 CapCode Pattern Structure ...................................................................................................... J-2 Start / Stop Patterns ....................................................................................................................... J-2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................................... J-3

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Data Format ................................................................................................................................... J-3 Additional Capabilities .................................................................................................................... J-4 Signature Boxes ............................................................................................................................. J-4 Appendix K: Non-Parameter Attributes Introduction ................................................................................................................................... K-1 Attributes ....................................................................................................................................... K-1 Model Number ......................................................................................................................... K-1 Serial Number ......................................................................................................................... K-1 Date of Manufacture ................................................................................................................ K-2 Date of First Programming ...................................................................................................... K-2 Configuration Filename ........................................................................................................... K-2 Beeper/LED ............................................................................................................................. K-3 Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................................. K-4 Beep on Next Bootup .............................................................................................................. K-4 Reboot ..................................................................................................................................... K-4 Host Trigger Session ............................................................................................................... K-4 Firmware Version .................................................................................................................... K-5 Scankit Version ....................................................................................................................... K-5 Index

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Introduction The DS3608 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the DS3608 digital scanner. Configurations This guide includes the following DS3608 digital scanner configurations: Configuration Description DS3608-HD20003VZWW Rugged, Digital Scanner, High Density, Corded, Industrial Green, Vibration Motor DS3608-HP20003VZWW Rugged, Digital Scanner, High Performance, Corded, Industrial Green, Vibration Motor DS3608-SR00003VZWW Rugged, Digital Scanner, Standard Range, Corded, Industrial Green, Vibration Motor

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Related Product Line Configurations The product configurations related to the DS3608 digital scanner are as follows: NOTE Check Solution Builder for: - additional information regarding all available accessories - - the latest available configurations. Product Part Number Description Accessories Intellistand STND-AS0036-07 Stand: Adjustable Intellistand, Black Tool Balancer Pulley 50-15400-031 Pulley: Tool Balancer Pulley Clip on Belt Holster 11-59382-01 Holder: Clip on Belt Fork Lift Holder 21-52612-01R Holder: Fork Lift Lanyard 50-12500-066 Lanyard Strap Universal Cables Shielded USB CBA-U70-C127ZAR Shielded USB: Series A Locking Connector for VC70, 12', Coiled, -30C CBA-U42-S07PAR Shielded USB: Series A Connector, 7ft. (2.8m), Straight, 12V (Requires 12V Power Supply) CBA-U46-S07ZAR Shielded USB: Series A Connector, 7ft. (2m), Straight, BC 1.2 CBA-U47-S15ZAR Shielded USB: Series A Connector, 15ft. (4.6m), Straight, BC 1.2 CBA-U48-C15PAR Shielded USB: Series A Connector, 15ft. (4.6m), Coiled, 12V (Requires 12V Power Supply CBA-U49-C15ZAR Shielded USB: Series A Connector, 15ft. (4.6m), Coiled, BC 1.2 CBA-U43-S07ZAR Shielded USB: Power Plus Connector, 7ft. (2.8m), Straight, 12V CBA-UF0-S07PAR Cable - Shielded USB: Series A Connector, 7ft. (2m), Straight, 12V (Requires 12V Power Supply), Low Temp -30C CBA-UF1-S07ZAR Cable - Shielded USB: Series A Connector, 7ft. (2m), Straight, BC 1.2 (High Current), -30C Keyboard Wedge CBA-K63-S07PAR Auto-Host Detect - Keyboard Wedge: 7ft. (2m) Straight, PS/2 Power Port, 12V (Requires 12V Power Supply) IBM CBA-M65-S07ZAR Auto-Host Detect - IBM: 468x/9x, 7ft (2m) Straight, Port 9B, 12V RS-232 CBA-R07-S07PAR RS232: DB9 Female Connector, 7 ft. (2m) Straight, TxD on 2, 12V (Requires 12V Power Supply) CBA-RF0-S07PAR RS232: DB9 Female Connector, 9ft. (2.8m) Coiled, TxD on 2, 12V (Requires 12V Power Supply) CBA-RF1-C09PAR Cable - RS232: DB9 Female Connector, 9ft. (2.8m) Coiled, TxD on 2, 12V (Requires 12V Power Supply), -30C CBA-RF2-C09ZAR Cable - RS232: DB9 Female Connector, 9ft (2.8m) Coiled, Power Pin 9, -30C CBA-RF3-C09ZAR Cable - RS232: DB9 Female Connector, 9ft. (2.8m) Coiled, Power Pin 9, TxD on 2, True Converter, Low Temp -30C Power Supplies PWRS-14000-148R Power Supply: 100-240 VAC, 12VDC, 4.16A PWRS-14000-251 Power Supply: 18-75VDC, 12VDC, High PWRS-14000-252 Power Supply: 9-30VDC, 12VDC, Low

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xxi Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection information. • Chapter 2, Data Capture provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode ranges. • Chapter 3, Maintenance & Technical Specifications provides suggested digital scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts). • Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. • Chapter 5, Imaging Preferences describes imaging preference features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. • Chapter 6, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. • Chapter 7, SSI Interface describes the system requirements of the Simple Serial Interface (SSI), which provides a communications link between Zebra decoders and a serial host. • Chapter 8, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host. • Chapter 9, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host. • Chapter 10, Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a keyboard wedge interface with the digital scanner. • Chapter 11, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the digital scanner. • Chapter 12, Intelligent Document Capture describes IDC, an advanced image processing firmware, including IDC functionality, parameter bar codes to control its features, and a quick start procedure. • Chapter 13, OCR Programming describes how to set up the digital scanner for OCR programming. • Chapter 14, 123Scan2 provides information on the PC-based digital scanner configuration tool 123Scan2. • Chapter 15, Advanced Data Formatting briefly describes ADF, a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device, and includes a reference to the ADF Programmer Guide. • Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner defaults. • Appendix B, Country Codes provides bar codes for programming the country keyboard type for the USB keyboard (HID) device and the keyboard wedge host. • Appendix C, Country Code Pages provides bar codes for selecting code pages for the country keyboard type. • Appendix D, CJK Decode Control describes control parameters for Unicode/CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) bar code decode through USB HID Keyboard Emulation mode. • Appendix E, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions, and keyboard maps. • Appendix F, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes of various code types.

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• Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring specific numeric values. • Appendix H, ASCII Character Sets provides ASCII character value tables. • Appendix I, Communication Protocol Functionality lists supported scanner functionality by communication protocol. • Appendix J, Signature Capture Code describes CapCode, a special pattern that encloses a signature area on a document and allows the scanner to capture a signature. • Appendix K, Non-Parameter Attributes defines non-parameter attributes. Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: • Italics are used to highlight the following: • Chapters and sections in this and related documents • Dialog box, window and screen names • Drop-down list and list box names • Check box and radio button names • Bold text is used to highlight the following: • Key names on a keypad • Button names on a screen. • bullets (•) indicate: • Action items • Lists of alternatives • Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential • Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists. • Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default parameter settings. *Baud Rate 9600 Feature/Option * Indicates Default

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xxiii Related Documents • DS3608 Quick Start Guide, p/n MN002257Axx- provides general information for getting started with the DS3608 digital scanner, and includes basic set up and operation instructions. • Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide, p/n 72E-69680-xx - provides information on ADF, a means of customizing data before transmission to a host. • Attribute Data Dictionary, p/n 72E-149786-xx defines attribute numbers (device configuration parameters, monitored data, and born-on information) and describes management of various attribute domains for bar code scanners and OEM engines. For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.zebra.com/support. Service Information If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility's technical or systems support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will contact the Customer Support Center at: http://www.zebra.com/support. When contacting support, please have the following information available: • Serial number of the unit • Model number or product name • Software type and version number Zebra responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions. Zebra is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If you purchased your business product from a Zebra business partner, please contact that business partner for support.

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

Introduction The DS3608 combine superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and transfer with a light-weight, hands-free/hand-held design. The digital scanner’s Intellistand seamlessly accommodates both counter top and hand-held use. Whether in hands-free (presentation) or hand-held mode, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time. Figure 1-1 DS3608 Digital Scanner

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Interfaces The DS3608 digital scanner supports: • USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface supports the following international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese. • Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the host. • Connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the IBM terminal. • Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the host. This interface supports the following international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German, French International, French Canadian, French Belgian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Brazilian-Portuguese and Japanese. See Appendix B, Country Codes for instructions on programming the keyboard to interface with a USB or keyboard wedge host • Configuration via 123Scan2. Unpacking Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, contact support. See page xxiii for information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container; use this to return the equipment for servicing. NOTE For a list of supported scanner functionality by communication protocol, see Appendix I, Communication Protocol Functionality.

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Setting Up DS3608 Digital Imager Scanner Installing the DS3608 Interface Cable 1. Insert cable fully so that the connector is flush with the scanner surface. Figure 1-2 Inserting Cable into DS3608 2. Loosen metal lock plate screw using a PH1 driver. Figure 1-3 Loosening DS3608 Lock Plate Screw 3. Slide lock plate to fully locked position. Figure 1-4 Sliding Lock Plate into Locked Position

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide 4. Tighten lock plate screw using a PH1 driver (recommended Torque: 5 in-lbs). Figure 1-5 Tightening Lock Plate Removing the DS3608 Interface Cable 1. Loosen lock plate screw using a PH1 driver. Figure 1-6 Loosening Lock Plate 2. Slide lock plate to fully unlocked position. Figure 1-7 Sliding Lock Plate into Unlocked Position

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3. Tighten lock plate to fully unlocked position. Figure 1-8 Tightening Lock Plate into Unlocked Position 4. Remove cable. Figure 1-9 Removing Cable from DS3608 Connecting Power (if required) If the host does not provide power to the digital scanner, connect an external power supply. 1. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable. 2. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC outlet. Configuring the Digital Scanner To configure the digital scanner use the bar codes included in this manual, or use the 123Scan2 configuration program. See Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options, and Chapter 11, Symbologies for information about programming the digital scanner using bar code menus. See Chapter 14, 123Scan2 for information on using this configuration program. Also see each host-specific chapter to set up connection to a specific host type.

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Accessories The digital scanner ships with the DS3608 Quick Start Guide. The following required accessories must be ordered: • Interface cable for the appropriate interface. • Universal power supply, if the interface requires this. • Intellistand for hands-free operation of the DS3608. See Related Product Line Configurations on page 3-xx. For additional items, contact a local Zebra representative or business partner.

CHAPTER 2 DATA CAPTURE

Introduction This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode ranges. Figure 2-1 Parts of the DS3608 Beeper LEDs Trigger Scan Window

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Beeper and LED Indicators In addition to beep sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate status. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner; LED colors that display during scanning. Table 2-1 Beeper and LED Indicators Event Beeper Sequence LED Indicator Standard Use Power up. Low, Medium, High beeps Green Decode a bar code. (as configured) Green Hands-free Mode (Presentation Mode On). None Green (stays on) Hand-held Mode (Presentation Mode Off). None Green (stays off) Transmission error. 4 Low beeps Red Conversion or format error. 5 Low beeps Red RS-232 receive error (Parity Error). Low, Low, Low, Extra-Low beeps Red A character is received over RS-232. High beep None Image Capture Snapshot mode started. Low beep Green Blinking Snapshot mode completed. Low beep Default Green LED mode based upon Hand-held / Hands-free Mode state Snapshot mode timed-out. High, Low beeps Default Green mode based upon Hand-held / Hands-free Mode state Video mode started. None Green (stays on) Video mode completed. None Default Green mode based upon Hand-held / Hands-free Mode state Parameter Programming Input error: Incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or Cancel scanned. Low, High beeps Red Number expected. Enter value using numeric bar codes. High, Low beeps Green Successful program exit with change in parameter setting. High, Low, High, Low beeps Green

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ADF Programming Enter another digit. Add leading zeros to the front if necessary. High, Low beeps Green Enter another alphabetic character or scan the End of Message bar code. Low, Low beeps Green ADF criteria or action is expected. Enter another criterion or action, or scan the Save Rule bar code. High, High beeps Green Blinking Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited. High, Low, High, Low beeps Green (turns off blinking) All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule. High, Low, Low beeps Green Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact. Low beep Green All rules are deleted. Low, High, High beeps Green Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save rule again Low, High, Low, High beeps Red Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exited because of an error or the user asked to exit rule entry. Low, High, Low beeps Green (turns off blinking) Entry error, wrong bar code scanned, or criteria/action list is too long for a rule. Re-enter criterion or action. Low, High beeps Red Macro PDF File ID error. A bar code not in the current MPDF sequence was scanned. 2 Low beeps None File ID error. A bar code not in the current MPDF sequence was scanned. 2 Long Low beeps None Out of memory. There is not enough buffer space to store the current MPDF symbol. 3 Long Low beeps None Bad symbology. Scanned a 1D or 2D bar code in a MPDF sequence, a duplicate MPDF label, a label in an incorrect order, or trying to transmit an empty or illegal MPDF field. 4 Long Low beeps None Flushing MPDF buffer. 5 Long Low beeps None Aborting MPDF sequence. Fast Warble None Flushing an already empty MPDF buffer. Low, High beeps None Maintenance Indications Enter Bootloader High, High beeps Red (stays on) Firmware Installation None Red Blinking Table 2-1 Beeper and LED Indicators (Continued) Event Beeper Sequence LED Indicator

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning The DS3608 digital scanner is in hands-free (presentation) mode when it is placed in the Intellistand. In this mode, the digital scanner operates in continuous (constant-on) mode, where it automatically decodes a bar code presented in its field of view. When the digital scanner is not used for a user-definable period of time, it enters a low power mode in which the LEDs are turned off or illumination blinks at a low duty cycle until the digital scanner detects an image change (e.g. motion). Scanning in Hands-Free (Presentation) Mode The optional stand adds greater flexibility to DS3608 scanning operation. When the scanner is seated in the scanner cup, the scanner’s built-in sensor places the scanner in hands-free (presentation) mode. When the scanner is removed from the stand, it automatically switches to its programmed hand-held triggered mode. To operate the digital scanner in the Intellistand: 1. Connect the digital scanner to the host (see the appropriate host chapter for information on host connections).Scanning in Hands-Free Mode 2. Insert the digital scanner in the Intellistand by placing the front of the digital scanner into the scanner cup (see Figure 1). 3. Use the Intellistand’s adjustment knobs to adjust the height and angle of the digital scanner. 4. Center the symbol in the aiming pattern. 5. Upon successful decode, the digital scanner beeps and the LED turns green. For more information on beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 on page 2-2. Scanner Cup Scanner Cup Angle Adjustment Intellistand Height Adjustment

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Scanning in Hand-Held Mode Aim the digital scanner at a bar code and pull the trigger to decode. Figure 2-2 Scanning DS3608-SR in Hand-Held Mode Figure 2-3 Scanning DS3608-HP and DS3608-HD in Hand-Held Mode

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Aiming with DS3608-SR When scanning, the DS3608-SR digital scanner projects an orange LED dot which allows positioning the bar code within its field of view. See Decode Ranges on page 2-8 for the proper distance to achieve between the digital scanner and a bar code. Figure 2-4 Aiming Dot If necessary, the digital scanner turns on its orange illumination LEDs to illuminate the target bar code. To scan a bar code, center the symbol and ensure the entire symbol is within the rectangular area formed by the illumination LEDs. Figure 2-5 Scanning Orientation with Aiming Dot for DS3608-SR The digital scanner can also read a bar code presented within the aiming dot not centered. The top examples in Figure show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples can not be decoded.I Figure 2-6 Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming for DS3608-SR The aiming dot is smaller when the digital scanner is closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the symbol. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the digital scanner, and those with larger bars or elements (mil size) farther from the digital scanner. The digital scanner beeps to indicate that it successfully decoded the bar code. For more information on beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1. 1D bar code 2D bar code

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Aiming with DS3608-HP and DS3608-HD When scanning, the DS3608-HP and DS3608-HD projects a red laser aiming pattern which allows positioning the bar code within its field of view. See Decode Ranges on page 2-8 for the proper distance to achieve between the digital scanner and a bar code. Figure 2-7 DS3608-HP/DS3608-HD Imager Aiming Pattern If necessary, the digital scanner turns on its red LEDs to illuminate the target bar code. To scan a bar code, center the symbol in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Be sure the entire symbol is within the rectangular area formed by the cross pattern. The digital scanner can also read a bar code presented within the aiming pattern but not centered. The top examples in Figure 2-5 show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples can not be decoded. Figure 2-8 Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming for DS3608-HP/DS3608-HD 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Decode Ranges Table 2-2 DS3608-HD Decode Ranges Bar Code Type Symbol Density DS3608-HD Typical Working Ranges Near Far Code 128 5.0 mil 0.9 in. / 2.3 cm 7.0 in / 17.8 cm 15.0 mil 0.9 in. / 2.3 cm 23 in. / 58.4 cm Code 39 3.0 mil 1.3 in / 3.3 cm 4.7 in / 11.9 cm 20.0 mil 0.25 in / 0.6 cm 34.0 in / 86.3 cm 100% UPC 13.0 mil 0.25 in / 0.6 cm 22.0 in / 55.8 cm PDF 417 5.0 mil 2.0 in. / 5.1 cm 6.0 in. / 15.2 cm 6.6 mil 0.9 in. / 2.3 cm 9.0 in. / 22.8 cm Data Matrix 10.0 mil 1.0 in. / 2.5 cm 9.0 in. / 22.8 cm Table 2-3 DS3608-HP Decode Ranges Bar Code Type Symbol Density DS3608-HP Typical Working Ranges Near Far Code 128 5.0 mil 6.0 in / 15.2 cm 14.0 in / 35.5 cm Code 39 20.0 mil 2.0 in / 5.1 cm 43.0 in / 109 cm 100% UPC 13.0 mil 1.1 in / 2.8 cm 36.0 in / 91.0 cm PDF 417 5.0 mil 8.0 in / 20.3 cm 11.5 in / 29.2 cm Data Matrix 7.5 mil 7.0 in / 17.8 cm 11.0 in / 27.9 cm 10.0 mil 6.0 in / 15.2 cm 15.0 in / 38.1 cm

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Table 2-4 DS3608-SR Decode Ranges Bar Code Type Symbol Density DS3608-SR Typical Working Ranges Near Far Code 128 5.0 mil 1.3 in / 3.3 cm 6.7 in / 17.0 cm Code 39 5.0 mil 0.5 in / 1.2 cm 12.0 in / 30.4 cm 20.0 mil 2.8 in / 7.1 cm 28.0 in / 71.0 cm 100% UPC 13.0 mil 0.3 in / 0.8 cm 24.0 in / 61.0 cm PDF 417 5.0 mil 1.9 in / 4.8 cm 6.9 in / 17.5 cm Data Matrix 7.5 mil 1.9 in / 4.8 cm 6.0 in / 15.2 cm 10.0 mil 1.4 in / 3.6 cm 8.6 in / 21.8 cm

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE & TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS Introduction This chapter provides suggested digital scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts). Maintenance Known Harmful Ingredients The following chemicals are known to damage the plastics on Zebra scanners and should not come in contact with the device: • Acetone • Ammonia solutions • Aqueous or alcoholic alkaline solutions • Aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons • Benzene • Bleach • Carbolic acid • Compounds of amines or ammonia • Ethanolamine • Ethers • Ketones • TB-lysoform • Toluene • Trichloroethylene. Approved Cleaning Agents The following cleaning agents are approved for cleaning the plastics on Zebra scanners: • Pre-moistened wipes • Isopropyl alcohol 70%

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Tolerable Industrial Fluids and Chemicals The following industrial fluids and chemicals were evaluated and deemed tolerable for the DS3608: • Motor/Engine Oil • Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) • Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid (CVT) • Industrial De-Greaser (Engine Brite Heavy Duty) • Brake Fluid (DOT4) Cleaning the Digital Scanner Routinely cleaning the exit window is required. A dirty window may affect scanning accuracy. Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window. To clean the scanner: 1. Dampen a soft cloth with one of the approved cleaning agents listed above or use pre-moistened wipes. 2. Gently wipe all surfaces, including the front, back, sides, top and bottom. Never apply liquid directly to the scanner. Be careful not to let liquid pool around the scanner window, trigger, cable connector or any other area on the device. 3. Be sure to clean the trigger and in between the trigger and the housing (use a cotton-tipped applicator to reach tight or inaccessible areas). 4. Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the exit window. 5. Wipe the scanner exit window with a lens tissue or other material suitable for cleaning optical material such as eyeglasses. 6. Immediately dry the scanner window after cleaning with a soft non-abrasive cloth to prevent streaking. 7. Allow the unit to air dry before use. 8. Scanner connectors: a. Dip the cotton portion of a cotton-tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol. b. Rub the cotton portion of the cotton-tipped applicator back-and-forth across the connector on the Zebra scanner at least 3 times. Do not leave any cotton residue on the connector. c. Use the cotton-tipped applicator dipped in alcohol to remove any grease and dirt near the connector area. d. Use a dry cotton tipped applicator and rub the cotton portion of the cotton-tipped applicator back-and-forth across the connectors at least 3 times. Do not leave any cotton residue on the connectors. NOTE Not all fluid variants and brands have been tested. NOTE It is recommended to clean the outside of the scanner daily using the Approved Cleaning Agents on page 3-1 if the scanner comes in contact with the above fluids & chemicals frequently.

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3 - 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions The aiming pattern does not appear when pressing the trigger. No power to the digital scanner. If the configuration requires a power supply, re-connect the power supply. Incorrect host interface cable is used. Connect the correct host interface cable. Interface/power cables are loose. Re-connect cables. Digital scanner is disabled. For IBM 468x and USB IBM hand-held, IBM table-top, and OPOS modes, enable the digital scanner via the host interface. Otherwise, see the technical person in charge of scanning. If using RS-232 Nixdorf B mode, CTS is not asserted. Assert CTS line. Aiming pattern is disabled. Enable the aiming pattern. See Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on page 4-19. Digital scanner emits aiming pattern, but does not decode the bar code. Digital scanner is not programmed for the correct bar code type. Program the digital scanner to read that type of bar code. See Chapter 11, Symbologies. Bar code symbol is unreadable. Scan test symbols of the same bar code type to determine if the bar code is defaced. The symbol is not completely inside aiming pattern. Move the symbol completely within the aiming pattern. Move the symbol completely within the field of view (AIM pattern does NOT define FOV) Distance between digital scanner and bar code is incorrect. Move the scanner closer to or further from the bar code. See Decode Ranges on page 2-8.

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Digital scanner decodes bar code, but does not transmit the data to the host. Digital scanner is not programmed for the correct host type. Scan the appropriate host type programming bar code. See the chapter corresponding to the host type. Interface cable is loose. Re-connect the cable. If the digital scanner emits 4 long low beeps, a transmission error occurred. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured or connected to the wrong host type. Set the scanner's communication parameters to match the host's setting. If the digital scanner emits 5 low beeps, a conversion or format error occurred. Configure the digital scanner's conversion parameters properly. If the digital scanner emits low/high/low beeps, it detected an invalid ADF rule. Program the correct ADF rules. Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide. Host displays scanned data incorrectly. Digital scanner is not programmed to work with the host. Scan the appropriate host type programming bar code. For RS-232, set the digital scanner's communication parameters to match the host's settings. For a Keyboard Wedge configuration, program the system for the correct keyboard type, and turn off the CAPS LOCK key. Program the proper editing options (e.g., UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion). Digital scanner emits short low/short medium/short high beep sequence (power-up beep sequence) more than once. The USB bus may put the digital scanner in a state where power to the scanner is cycled on and off more than once. Normal during host reset. Digital scanner emits 4 short high beeps during decode attempt. Digital scanner has not completed USB initialization. Wait several seconds and scan again. Digital scanner emits Low/low/low/extra low beeps when not in use. RS-232 receive error. Normal during host reset. Otherwise, set the digital scanner's RS-232 parity to match the host setting. Digital scanner emits low/high beeps during programming. Input error, incorrect bar code or Cancel bar code was scanned. Scan the correct numeric bar codes within range for the parameter programmed. Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

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3 - 5 Digital scanner emits low/high/low/high beeps during programming. Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Default Parameters on page 4-5. Out of memory for ADF rules. Reduce the number of ADF rules or the number of steps in the ADF rules. During programming, indicates out of ADF parameter storage space. Erase all rules and re-program with shorter rules. Digital scanner emits low/high/low beeps. ADF transmit error. Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting Guide for information. Invalid ADF rule is detected. Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting Guide for information. Digital scanner emits a power-up beep after changing USB host type. The USB bus re-established power to the digital scanner. Normal when changing USB host type. Digital scanner emits one high beep when not in use. In RS-232 mode, a character was received and Beep on option is enabled. Normal when Beep on is enabled and the digital scanner is in RS-232 mode. Digital scanner emits frequent beeps. No power to the scanner. Check the system power. If the configuration requires a power supply, re-connect the power supply. Incorrect host interface cable is used. Verify that the correct host interface cable is used. If not, connect the correct host interface cable. Interface/power cables are loose. Check for loose cable connections and re-connect cables. Digital scanner emits five long low beeps after a bar code is decoded. Conversion or format error was detected. The scanner’s conversion parameters are not properly configured. Ensure the scanner’s conversion parameters are properly configured. Conversion or format error was detected. An ADF rule was set up with characters that can't be sent for the host selected. Change the ADF rule, or change to a host that can support the ADF rule. Conversion or format error was detected. A bar code was scanned with characters that can't be sent for that host. Change the bar code, or change to a host that can support the bar code. Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions NOTE If after performing these checks the digital scanner still experiences problems, contact the distributor or call support.

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Report Software Version Bar Code When contacting support, a support representative may ask you to scan the bar code below to determine the version of software installed in the digital scanner. Report Software Version

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3 - 7 Technical Specifications Table 3-2 Technical Specifications Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions DS3608 7.3 in. H x 3.0 in. W x 5.2 in. D (18.5 cm H x 7.7 cm W x 13.2 cm D) Weight (without cable) DS3608-SR DS3608-HP DS3608-HD Approximately 10.76 oz./305 g Approximately 10.9 oz./309 g Approximately 10.9 oz./309 g Power 5 VDC +/- 10% @ 360 mA (RMS typical) Performance Characteristics Light Source DS3608-SR DS3608-HP DS3608-HD Aiming pattern: 610 nm LED / Illumination: 660 nm LEDs Aiming pattern: 655 nm Laser / Illumination: Warm white LEDs Aiming pattern: 655 nm Laser / Illumination: Warm white LEDs Field of View (Horizontal x Vertical) Nominal DS3608-SR DS3608-HP DS3608-HD 42º (H) x 28º (V) 31º (H) x 23º (V) 48º (H) x 36.7º (V) Roll Pitch Yaw 0 - 180º +/- 60º +/- 60º Symbology Decode Capability 1D UPC/EAN, UPC/EAN with supplementals, Bookland EAN, ISSN, UCC Coupon Extended Code, Code 128, GS1-128, ISBT 128, ISBT Concatenation, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Trioptic Code 39, Code 32, Code 93, Code 11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, Chinese 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar variants 2D PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Data Matrix, Maxicode, QR Code, MicroQR, Aztec, Han Xin, GS1-QR, GS1-DM Postal US Postnet, US Planet, UK Postal, Japan Post, Australia Post, Royal Mail 4 State Customer, KIX Code (Dutch), UPU 4 State Postal FICS (Post US4), USPS 4 State Postal (Post US3) Typical Working Distance See Decode Ranges on page 2-8.

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Interfaces Supported USB, RS-232, RS-485 (IBM 46xx), keyboard wedge, SSI The scanner supports the following protocols over USB: HID Keyboard (default mode), SNAPI, COM Port Emulation, IBM SurePOS (Yellowstone) (IBM Hand-held, IBM Table-top, OPOS), USB CDC, SSI over USB CDC The scanner supports the following protocols over RS232: Standard, Wincor-Nixdorf, ICL, Fujitsu, Olivetti, Omron, CUTE Minimum Resolution DS3608-HD DS3608-HP DS3608-SR Code 39 3 mil UPC 40% 5.2 mil PDF417 5 mil Data Matrix 6 mil Code 39 3 mil UPC 40% 5.2 mil PDF417 5 mil Data Matrix 7.5 mil Code 39 4 mil UPC 60% 7.8 mil PDF417 5 mil Data Matrix 7.5 mil User Environment Operating Temperature -22° F to 122°F (-30° C to 50° C) Storage Temperature -40º F to 158º F (-40º C to 70º C) Humidity 5 % to 95 % RH, non-condensing Drop Specifications DS3608 Withstands multiple 8 ft / 2.4 m drops to concrete at room temperature. Withstands multiple 6.5 ft / 2.0 m drops to concrete at -30° C to 50° C Environmental Sealing IP65 and IP67 Ambient Light Immunity Immune to normal indoor lighting up to 1600 Lux. Immune to sunlight up to 86,000 Lux. Accessories DS3608 Hands-Free Option Intellistand Power Supplies Power supplies are available for applications that do not supply power over the host cable. Table 3-2 Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Description

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3 - 9 Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions Figure 3-1 Digital Scanner Cable Pin-outs The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connectors on the DS3608 digital scanner and are for reference only. Table 3-3 DS3608 Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs Pin USB RS-232 Keyboard Wedge IBM 1 Cable ID Cable ID Cable ID Cable ID 2 Power (+5V) Power (+5V) Power (+5V) Power (+5V) 3 Ground Ground Ground Ground 4 IBM_OUT TxD KeyClock Reserved 5 IBM_IN RxD TermData D + 6 IBM_T/R RTS KeyData Reserved 7 Reserved CTS TermClock D - 8 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved 9 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved 10 Power (+12V) Power (+12V) Power (+12V) Power (+12V) Cable Interface Port PIN 10 PIN 1 Interface Cable Modular Connector Bottom of Scanner

CHAPTER 4 USER PREFERENCES &

MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS Introduction You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in Table 4-1 on page 4-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is not necessary. To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the digital scanner is powered down. If not using a USB cable, select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information) after the power-up beeps sound. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connected to a new host. To return all features to default values, see Default Parameters on page 4-5. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks indicate (*) default values. NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging. *High Volume (0) Feature/Option * Indicates Default Option Value

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-10. The digital scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry. Other parameters, such as Decode Session Timeout or Data Transmission Formats, require scanning several bar codes. See these parameter descriptions for this procedure. Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults Table 4-1 lists defaults for user preferences parameters. To change the default values: • Scan the appropriate bar codes in this guide. These new values replace the standard default values in memory. To recall the default parameter values, see Default Parameters on page 4-5. • Configure the digital scanner using the 123Scan2 configuration program (see Chapter 14, 123Scan2). NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 4-1 User Preferences Parameter Defaults Parameter Parameter Number 1 SSI Number 2 Default Page Number User Preferences Set Default Parameter Restore Defaults 4-5 Report Version 4-6 Parameter Bar Code Scanning 236 ECh Enable 4-6 Beep After Good Decode 56 38h Enable 4-7 Direct Decode Indicator 859 F2h 5Bh Disable 4-8 Beeper Volume 140 8Ch High 4-9 Beeper Tone 145 91h Medium 4-10 Beeper Duration 628 F1h 74h Medium 4-11 Suppress Power Up Beeps 721 F1h D1h Do Not Suppress 4-11 1. Parameter number decimal values are used for programming via RSM commands. 2. SSI number hex values are used for programming via SSI commands.

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4 - 3 Decode Pager Motor 613 F1h 65h Enable 4-12 Decode Pager Motor Duration 626 F1h 72h 150 msec 4-12 Low Power Mode 128 80h Disable 4-14 Time Delay to Low Power Mode 146 92h 1 Hour 4-15 Hand-Held Trigger Mode 138 8Ah Level 4-17 Hands-Free Mode 630 F1h 76h Enable 4-18 Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern 306 F0h 32h Enable 4-19 Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern 590 F1h 4Eh Enable Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF 4-20 Picklist Mode 402 F0h 92h Disabled Always 4-21 Continuous Bar Code Read 649 F1h 89h Disable 4-22 Unique Bar Code Reporting 723 F1h D3h Enable 4-22 Decode Session Timeout 136 88h 9.9 Sec 4-23 Hands-Free Decode Session Timeout 400 F0h 90h 15 4-24 Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol 137 89h 0.5 Sec 4-25 Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols 144 90h 0.1 sec 4-26 Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) 537 F1h 19h Auto 4-27 Mobile Phone/Display Mode 716 F1h CCh Normal 4-28 PDF Prioritization 719 F1h CFh Disable 4-29 PDF Prioritization Timeout 720 F1h D0h 200 ms 4-30 Presentation Mode Field of View 609 F1h 61h Full 4-31 Decoding Illumination 298 F0h 2Ah Enable 4-32 Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger Mode Only) 858 F2h 5Ah Less Motion Tolerance 4-33 Table 4-1 User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued) Parameter Parameter Number 1 SSI Number 2 Default Page Number 1. Parameter number decimal values are used for programming via RSM commands. 2. SSI number hex values are used for programming via SSI commands.

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Miscellaneous Options Add an Enter Key N/A N/A N/A 4-34 Transmit Code ID Character 45 2Dh None 4-34 Prefix Value 99, 105 63h, 69h 7013 4-35 Suffix 1 Value Suffix 2 Value 98, 104 100, 106 62h, 68h 64h, 6Ah 7013 4-35 Scan Data Transmission Format 235 EBh Data as is 4-36 FN1 Substitution Values 103, 109 67h, 6Dh 7013 4-37 Transmit “No Read” Message 94 5E Disable 4-38 Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval 1118 F8h 04h 5Eh Disable 4-39 Table 4-1 User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued) Parameter Parameter Number 1 SSI Number 2 Default Page Number 1. Parameter number decimal values are used for programming via RSM commands. 2. SSI number hex values are used for programming via SSI commands.

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4 - 5 User Preferences Default Parameters The digital scanner can be reset to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar code below to reset the digital scanner to its default settings and/or set the digital scanner’s current settings as the custom default. • Restore Defaults - Resets all default parameters as follows: • If custom default values were configured (see Write to Custom Defaults), the custom default values are set for all parameters each time the Restore Defaults bar code below is scanned. • If no custom default values were configured, the factory default values are set for all parameters each time the Restore Defaults bar code below is scanned. (For factory default values, see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters.) • Set Factory Defaults - Scan the Set Factory Defaults bar code below to eliminate all custom default values and set the digital scanner to factory default values (For factory default values, see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters). • Write to Custom Defaults - Custom default parameters can be configured to set unique default values for all parameters. After changing all parameters to the desired default values, scan the Write to Custom Defaults bar code below to configure custom defaults. *Restore Defaults Set Factory Defaults Write to Custom Defaults

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Report Version Scan the bar code below to report the version of software installed in the digital scanner. Parameter Bar Code Scanning Parameter # 236 (SSI # ECh) To disable the decoding of parameter bar codes, including the Set Defaults parameter bar codes, scan the Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan Enable Parameter Scanning. Report Software Version *Enable Parameter Bar Code Scanning (1) Disable Parameter Bar Code Scanning (0)

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4 - 7 Beep After Good Decode Parameter # 56 (SSI # 38h) Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the digital scanner beeps after a good decode. If selecting Do Not Beep After Good Decode, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and to indicate error conditions. *Beep After Good Decode (Enable) (1) Do Not Beep After Good Decode (Disable) (0)

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Direct Decode Indicator Parameter # 859 (SSI # F2h 5Bh) This feature is only supported in Auto Aim and Standard (Level) trigger modes. Scan a bar code below to select optional blinking of the illumination on a successful decode: • Disable Direct Decode Indicator - illumination does not blink on a successful decode. • 1 Blink - illumination blinks once upon a successful decode. • 2 Blinks - illumination blinks twice upon a successful decode. *Disable Direct Decode Indicator (0) 1 Blink (1) 2 Blinks (2)

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4 - 9 Beeper Volume Parameter # 140 (SSI # 8Ch) To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code. Low Volume (2) Medium Volume (1) *High Volume (0)

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Beeper Tone Parameter # 145 (SSI # 91h) To select a beeper tone, scan one of the following bar codes. Off (3) Low Tone (2) * Medium Tone (1) High Tone (0) Medium to High Tone (2-tone) (4)

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Beeper Duration Parameter # 628 (SSI # F1h 74h) To select the duration for the beeper, scan one of the following bar codes. Suppress Power Up Beeps Parameter # 721 (SSI # F1h D1h) Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to suppress the digital scanner’s power-up beeps. Short (0) * Medium (1) Long (2) *Do Not Suppress Power Up Beeps (0) Suppress Power Up Beeps (1)

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Decode Pager Motor Parameter # 613 (SSI # F1h 65h) The scanner includes a pager motor which, when enabled, vibrates the scanner for a period of time when a successful decode occurs. Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the pager motor. If enabled, scan the appropriate bar code to set the period of time in which to vibrate the scanner (see Decode Pager Motor Duration below). Decode Pager Motor Duration Parameter # 626 (SSI # F1h 72h) NOTE When the pager motor is enabled and the scanner is in the Intellistand, the pager motor disables until the scanner is removed from the Intellistand. Pager Motor Disable (0) *Pager Motor Enable (1) *150 msec (15) 200 msec (20)

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Decode Pager Motor Duration (continued) 250 msec (25) 300 msec (30) 400 msec (40) 500 msec (50) 600 msec (60) 750 msec (75)

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Low Power Mode Parameter # 128 (SSI # 80h) This parameter determines whether or not the digital scanner enters low power mode after a decode attempt. If disabled, power remains on after each decode attempt. * Disable Low Power Mode (0) Enable Low Power Mode (1)

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Time Delay to Low Power Mode Parameter # 146 (SSI # 92h) This parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering low power mode. The digital scanner wakes upon trigger pull or when the host attempts to communicate with the digital scanner. NOTE This parameter only applies when Low Power Mode is enabled. 1 Second (17) 10 Seconds (26) 1 Minute (33) 5 Minutes (37) 15 Minutes (43)

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Time Delay to Low Power Mode (continued) 30 Minutes (45) 45 Minutes (46) * 1 Hour (49) 3 Hours (51) 6 Hours (54) 9 Hours (57)

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Hand-Held Trigger Mode Parameter # 138 (SSI # 8Ah) Select one of the following trigger modes for the digital scanner. • Standard (Level) - A trigger pull activates decode processing. Decode processing continues until the bar code decodes, you release the trigger, or the Decode Session Timeout on page 4-23 occurs. • Presentation (Blink) - The digital scanner activates decode processing when it detects a bar code in its field of view. After a period of non-use, the digital scanner enters a low power mode, in which the LEDs turn off until the digital scanner senses motion. • Auto Aim - This trigger mode projects the aiming dot when you lift the digital scanner. A trigger pull activates decode processing. After 5 seconds of inactivity the aiming dot shuts off. *Level (Standard) (0) Presentation (Blink) (7) Auto Aim (9)

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Hands-Free Mode Parameter # 630 (SSI # F1h 76h) In hands-free mode, when you place the DS3608 in the Intellistand, it automatically triggers when presented with a bar code. Lifting the digital scanner causes it to behave according to the setting of the Hand-Held Trigger Mode on page 4-17. If you select Disable Hands-Free Mode, the digital scanner behaves according to the setting of the Hand-Held Trigger Mode on page 4-17 regardless of whether the DS3608 is in the Intellistand. *Enable Hands-Free Mode (1) Disable Hands-Free Mode (0)

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Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern Parameter # 306 (SSI # F0h 32h) Select Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming dot during bar code capture, Disable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming dot off, or Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming dot when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar code. NOTE With Picklist Mode on page 4-21 enabled, the decode aiming dot flashes even when the Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern is disabled. *Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern (2) Disable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern (0) Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF (3)

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Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern Parameter # 590 (SSI # F1h 4Eh) Select Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming dot during bar code capture, Disable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming dot off, or Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming dot when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar code. NOTE With Picklist Mode on page 4-21 enabled, the decode aiming dot flashes even when the Decode Aiming Pattern is disabled. Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern (1) Disable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern (0) *Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF (2)

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Picklist Mode Parameter # 402 (SSI # F0h 92h) Picklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only bar codes that are aligned under the LED aiming dot. Select one of the following picklist modes for the digital scanner: • Disabled Always - Picklist mode is always disabled. • Enabled in Hand-Held Mode - Picklist mode is enabled in hand-held mode. • Enabled in Hands-free Mode - Picklist mode is enabled when the digital scanner is in hands-free mode only (Presentation Mode whether in or out of scan stand). • Enabled Always - Picklist mode is always enabled. *Disabled Always (0) Enabled in Hand-Held Mode (1) Enabled Always (2) Enabled in Hands-free Mode (3) NOTE Picklist Mode temporarily overrides the Disable Decode Aiming Pattern parameter. You can not disable the decode aiming pattern when Picklist Mode is enabled.

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Continuous Bar Code Read Parameter # 649 (SSI # F1h 89h) Enable this to report every bar code while the trigger is pulled. Unique Bar Code Reporting Parameter # 723 (SSI # F1h D3h) Enable this to report only unique bar codes while the trigger is pulled. This option only applies when Continuous Bar Code Read is enabled. NOTE Zebra strongly recommends enabling Picklist Mode on page 4-21 with this feature. Disabling Picklist Mode can cause accidental decodes when more than one bar code is in the digital scanner's field of view. *Disable Continuous Bar Code Read (0) Enable Continuous Bar Code Read (1) Disable Continuous Bar Code Read Uniqueness (0) *Enable Continuous Bar Code Read Uniqueness (1)

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Decode Session Timeout Parameter # 136 (SSI # 88h) This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default timeout is 9.9 seconds. To set a Decode Session Timeout, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Enter a leading zero for single digit numbers. For example, to set a Decode Session Timeout of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0 and 5 bar codes. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page G-2. Decode Session Timeout

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Hands-free Decode Session Timeout Parameter # 400 (SSI # F0h 90h) This parameter is the hands-free compliment to the Decode Session Timeout. It configures the minimum and maximum decode processing time during a hands-free scan attempt. It only applies to the hands-free trigger mode or when a scanner is placed in an Intellistand. The minimum decode processing time is defined as the time in which the scanner stops decoding when an object is removed or left stationary in the imaging field of view. The maximum decode processing time is defined as the time in which the scanner stops decoding when an object is left in or is moving in the field of view. Both the maximum and minimum times are configured using a single setting. The relationship of this setting is as follows: For example, a setting value of 100 results in the scanner turning off approximately 1 second after an object is removed from the field of view or 10 seconds while an object is in the field of view moving. The default value of the setting is 15 which results in a Minimum time of 250 ms and Maximum time of 1.5 seconds. Adjust this setting based on your requirements. For example, when doing PDF prioritization, this parameter should be set to a value where the maximum time is above the PDF prioritization timeout. Scan this bar code followed by three digits from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired value (valid range is 2 - 255). Setting Value Minimum Time Maximum Time X < 25 250 ms 2.5 Seconds X >= 25 X * 10 ms X * 100 ms Hands-free Decode Session Timeout

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Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol Parameter # 137 (SSI # 89h) Use this option in Continuous Bar Code Read mode to prevent the beeper from continuously beeping when a symbol is left in the digital scanner’s field of view. The bar code must be out of the field of view for the timeout period before the digital scanner reads the same consecutive symbol. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The default interval is 0.5 seconds. To select the timeout between decodes for the same symbol, scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired interval, in 0.1 second increments. Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

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Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols Parameter # 144 (SSI # 90h) Use this option in presentation mode or Continuous Bar Code Read to control the time the digital scanner is inactive between decoding different symbols. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. The default is 0.1 seconds. To select the timeout between decodes for different symbols, scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired interval, in 0.1 second increments. NOTE Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols cannot be greater than or equal to the Decode Session Timeout. Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols

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Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) Parameter # 537 (SSI # F1h 19h) Select an option for decoding mirror image Data Matrix bar codes: • Always - decode only Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images • Never - do not decode Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images • Auto - decode both mirrored and unmirrored Data Matrix bar codes. Never (0) Always (1) *Auto (2)

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Mobile Phone/Display Mode Parameter # 716 (SSI # F1h CCh) This mode improves bar code reading performance off mobile phones and electronic displays. Select Enhanced in hand-held, hands-free, or both modes, or select Normal Mobile Phone/Display Mode. *Normal Mobile Phone/Display Mode (0) Enhanced in Hand-Held Mode (1) Enhanced in Hands-Free Mode (2) Enhanced in Both Modes (3)

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PDF Prioritization Parameter # 719 (SSI # F1h CFh) Enable this feature to delay decoding a 1D bar code (Code 128) by the value specified in PDF Prioritization Timeout. During that time the digital scanner attempts to decode a PDF417 symbol (e.g., on a US driver's license), and if successful, reports this only. If it does not decode (can not find) a PDF417 symbol, it reports the 1D symbol after the timeout. The 1D symbol must be in the device’s field of view for the digital scanner to report it. This parameter does not affect decoding other symbologies.. NOTE The 1D Code 128 bar code lengths include the following: • 7 to 10 characters • 14 to 17 characters • 27 to 28 characters In addition, a Code 39 bar code with the following lengths are considered to potentially be part of a US driver’s license: • 8 characters • 12 characters *Disable PDF Prioritization (0) Enable PDF Prioritization (1)

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PDF Prioritization Timeout Parameter # 720 (SSI # F1h D0h) When PDF Prioritization is enabled, this timeout specifies how long the digital scanner attempts to decode a PDF417 symbol before reporting the 1D bar code in the field of view. Scan the following bar code, then scan four digits fromAppendix G, Numeric Bar Codes that specify the timeout in milliseconds. For example, to enter 400 ms, scan the following bar code, then scan 0400. The range is 0 to 5000 ms, and the default is 200 ms. NOTE The Hands-free Decode Session Timeout on page 4-24 should be set to a longer duration than PDF Prioritization Timeout when configured. PDF Prioritization Timeout

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Presentation Mode Field of View Parameter # 609 (SSI # F1h 61h) In presentation mode, by default the digital scanner searches the larger area of the aiming pattern (Full Field of View). To search for a bar code in a smaller region around the aiming dot’s center in order to speed search time, select Small Field of View or Medium Field of View. Small Field of View (0) Medium Field of View (1) *Full Field of View (2)

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Decoding Illumination Parameter # 298 (SSI # F0h 2Ah) Selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digital scanner to flash illumination to aid decoding. Select Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using decoding illumination. Enabling illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of the illumination decreases as the distance to the target increases. *Enable Decoding Illumination (1) Disable Decoding Illumination (0)

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Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger Modes Only) Parameter # 858 (SSI # F2h 5Ah) Less Motion Tolerance provides optimal decoding performance on 1D bar codes. To increase motion tolerance and speed decoding when scanning a series of 1D bar codes in rapid progression, scan More Motion Tolerance. *Less Motion Tolerance (0) More Motion Tolerance (1)

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Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters Add an Enter Key To add an Enter key (carriage return/line feed) after scanned data, scan the following bar code. To program other prefixes and/or suffixes, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 4-35. Transmit Code ID Character Parameter # 45 (SSI # 2Dh) A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol. Select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. For Code ID characters, see Symbol Code Identifiers on page E-1 and Programming Reference on page E-1. Add Enter Key (Carriage Return/Line Feed) NOTE If you enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character, and enable Transmit “No Read” Message on page 4-38, the digital scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR message. Symbol Code ID Character (2) AIM Code ID Character (1) *None (0)

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Prefix/Suffix Values Key Category Parameter # P = 99, S1 = 98, S2 = 100 (SSI # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64h) Decimal Value Parameter # P = 105, S1 = 104, S2 = 106 (SSI # P = 69h, S1 = 68h, S2 = 6Ah) You can append a prefix and/or one or two suffixes to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for a prefix or suffix, scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes) that corresponds to that value. SeeAppendix H, ASCII Character Sets for the four-digit codes. When using host commands to set the prefix or suffix, set the key category parameter to 1, then set the 3-digit decimal value. See Appendix H, ASCII Character Sets for the four-digit codes. The default prefix and suffix value is 7013 (the Enter key). To correct an error or change a selection, scan Cancel on page G-2. NOTE To use Prefix/Suffix values, first set the Scan Data Transmission Format on page 4-36. Scan Prefix (7) Scan Suffix 1 (6) Scan Suffix 2 (8) Data Format Cancel

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Scan Data Transmission Format Parameter # 235 (SSI # EBh) To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format. To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 4-35. NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix. *Data As Is (0) (1) (2) (3) (4)

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FN1 Substitution Values Key Category Parameter # 103 (SSI # 67h) Decimal Value Parameter # 109 (SSI # 6Dh) The wedge and USB HID keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. Enabling this substitutes any FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code with a value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key). When using host commands to set the FN1 substitution value, set the key category parameter to 1, then set the 3-digit keystroke value. See the ASCII Character Set table for the current host interface for the desired value. To select a FN1 substitution value via bar code menus: 1. Scan the bar code below. 2. Locate the keystroke desired for FN1 Substitution in the ASCII Character Set table for the current host interface. Enter the 4-digit ASCII Value by scanning each digit in Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel. To enable FN1 substitution for USB HID keyboard, scan the Enable FN1 Substitution bar code on page 4-37. Scan Data Transmission Format (continued) (5) (6) (7) Set FN1 Substitution Value

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Transmit “No Read” Message Parameter # 94 (SSI # 5Eh) Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. Enable this to transmit the characters NR when a successful decode does not occur before trigger release or the Decode Session Timeout expires. See Decode Session Timeout on page 4-23. Disable this to send nothing to the host if a symbol does not decode. NOTE If you enable Transmit No Read, and also enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character for Transmit Code ID Character on page 4-34, the digital scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR message. Enable No Read (1) *Disable No Read (0)

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Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval Parameter # 1118 (SSI # F8h 04h 5Eh) The imager supports sending Unsolicited Heartbeat Messages to assist in diagnostics. To enable this feature and set the desired unsolicited heartbeat interval, scan one of the time interval bar codes below, or scan Set Another Interval followed by four numeric bar codes from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes (scan sequential numbers that correspond to the desired number of seconds). The range is 0 - 9999. Scan Disable Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval to turn off the feature. The heartbeat event is sent as decode data (with no decode beep) in the form of: MOTEVTHB:nnn where nnn is a three-digit sequence number starting at 001 and wrapping after 100. 10 seconds (10) 1 minute (60) Set Another Interval *Disable Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval (0)

CHAPTER 5 IMAGING PREFERENCES

Introduction You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes imaging preference features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. The digital scanner ships with the settings in Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults on page 5-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is not necessary. To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when you power down the digital scanner. To return all features to default values, scan the Set Factory Defaults on page 4-5. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) indicate default values. NOTE Only the Symbol Native API (SNAPI) with Imaging interface supports image capture. See USB Device Type on page 6-5 to enable this host. NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging. Feature/Option * Indicates Default *Enable Image Capture Illumination (2) Option Value

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable image capture illumination, scan the Disable Image Capture Illumination bar code under Image Capture Illumination on page 5-5. The digital scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry. Other parameters require scanning several bar codes. See these parameter descriptions for this procedure. Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults Table 5-1 lists the defaults for imaging preferences parameters. To change the default values, scan the appropriate bar codes in this guide. These new values replace the standard default values in memory. To recall the default parameter values, scan *Restore Defaults on page 4-5. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 5-1 Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults Parameter Parameter Number SSI Number Default Page Number Imaging Preferences Operational Modes N/A N/A N/A 5-4 Image Capture Illumination 361 F0h 69h Enable 5-5 Image Capture Autoexposure 360 F0h 68h Enable 5-5 Fixed Exposure 567 F4h F1h 37h 100 5-6 Fixed Gain 568 F1h 38h 50 5-6 Gain / Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode 562 F1h 32h Autodetect 5-7 Snapshot Mode Timeout 323 F0h 43h 0 (30 seconds) 5-8 Snapshot Aiming Pattern 300 F0h 2Ch Enable 5-9 Silence Operational Mode Changes 1293 F8h 05h 0Dh Disable (do not silence) 5-9 Image Cropping 301 F0h 2Dh Disable 5-10

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Crop to Pixel Addresses 315 316 317 318 F4h F0h 3Bh F4h F0h 3Ch F4h F0h 3Dh F4h F0h 3Eh 0 top 0 left 799 bottom 1279 right 5-11 Image Size (Number of Pixels) 302 F0h 2Eh Full 5-12 Image Brightness (Target White) 390 F0h 86h 180 5-13 JPEG Image Options 299 F0h 2Bh Quality 5-13 JPEG Target File Size 561 F1h 31h 160 kB 5-14 JPEG Quality and Size Value 305 F0h 31h 65 5-14 Image Enhancement 564 F1h 34h Low (1) 5-15 Image File Format Selection 304 F0h 30h JPEG 5-16 Image Rotation 665 F1h 99h Rotate 0o 5-17 Bits per Pixel (BPP) 303 F0h 2Fh 8 BPP 5-18 Signature Capture (DS3608 HP Only) 93 5Dh Disable 5-19 Signature Capture Image File Format Selection (DS3608 HP Only) 313 F0h 39h JPEG 5-20 Signature Capture Bits per Pixel (BPP) (DS3608 HP Only) 314 F0h 3Ah 8 BPP 5-21 Signature Capture Width (DS3608 HP Only) 366 F4h F0h 6Eh 400 5-22 Signature Capture Height (DS3608 HP Only) 367 F4h F0h 6Fh 100 5-22 Signature Capture JPEG Quality (DS3608 HP Only) 421 F0h A5h 65 5-23 Video View Finder 324 F0h 44h Disable 5-23 Video View Finder Image Size 329 F0h 49h 1700 bytes 5-24 Table 5-1 Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults Parameter Parameter Number SSI Number Default Page Number

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Imaging Preferences The parameters in this chapter control image capture characteristics. Image capture occurs in all modes of operation, including decode, video, and snapshot. Operational Modes The digital scanner has three modes of operation: • Decode Mode • Snapshot Mode • Video Mode. Decode Mode By default, when you pull the trigger the digital scanner attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes within its field of view. The digital scanner remains in this mode until it decodes a bar code or you release the trigger. Snapshot Mode Use Snapshot Mode to capture a high-quality image and transmit it to the host. To temporarily enter this mode scan the Snapshot Mode bar code. While in this mode the digital scanner blinks the green LED at 1-second intervals to indicate it is not in standard operating (decode) mode. In Snapshot Mode, the digital scanner turns on its aiming pattern to highlight the area to capture in the image. The next trigger pull instructs the digital scanner to capture a high quality image and transmit it to the host. A short time may pass (less than 2 seconds) between when the trigger is pulled and the image is captured as the digital scanner adjusts to the lighting conditions. Hold the digital scanner steady until the image is captured, denoted by a single beep. If you do not press the trigger within the Snapshot Mode Timeout period, the digital scanner returns to Decode Mode. Use Snapshot Mode Timeout on page 5-8 to adjust this timeout period. The default timeout period is 30 seconds. To disable the aiming pattern during Snapshot Mode, see Snapshot Aiming Pattern on page 5-9. Video Mode In this mode the digital scanner behaves as a video camera as long as you press the trigger. Release the trigger to return the digital scanner to Decode Mode. Scan this bar code to temporarily enter Video Capture Mode. Snapshot Mode Video Mode

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Image Capture Illumination Parameter # 361 (SSI # F0h 69h) Selecting Enable Image Capture Illumination causes illumination to turn on during every image capture. Disable illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using illumination. Enabling illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of illumination decreases as the distance to the target increases. Image Capture Autoexposure Parameter # 360 (SSI # F0h 68h) Select Enable Image Capture Autoexposure to allow the digital scanner to control gain settings and exposure (integration) time to best capture an image for the selected operation mode. Select Disable Image Capture Autoexposure to manually adjust the gain and exposure time (see the following pages). This option is only recommended for advanced users with difficult image capture situations. *Enable Image Capture Illumination (1) Disable Image Capture Illumination (0) *Enable Image Capture Autoexposure (1) Disable Image Capture Autoexposure (0)

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Fixed Exposure Parameter # 567 (SSI # F4h F1h 37h) Type: Word Range: 5 - 1000 This parameter configures the exposure used in manual mode for Snapshot and Video modes. Each integer value represents 100 μs worth of exposure. The default value is 100 which results in an exposure setting of 10 ms. To set the Fixed Exposure parameter, scan Fixed Exposure followed by four numeric bar codes representing the value. Leading zeros are required. For example, to set a Fixed Exposure value of 99, scan 0, 0, 9, 9. See Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes for numeric bar codes. Fixed Gain Parameter # 568 (SSI # F1h 38h) Type: Byte Range 1 - 100 This parameter configures the gain setting used in manual mode for Snapshot and Video modes. A value of 1 indicates that gain is not used for image capture. A value of 100 indicates that maximum gain is used for image capture. The default value of this parameter is 50. To set the Fixed Gain parameter, scan Fixed Gain below followed by three numeric bar codes representing the value. Leading zeros are required. For example, to set a Fixed Gain value of 99, scan 0, 9, 9. See Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes for numeric bar codes. Fixed Exposure (4 digits) Fixed Gain

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Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode Parameter # 562 (SSI # F1h 32h) This parameter alters the digital scanner’s gain exposure priority when it acquires an image in Snapshot Mode in auto exposure mode. • Scan Low Exposure Priority to set a mode in which the digital scanner favors higher gain over exposure to capture an image. This results in an image that is less susceptible to motion blur at the expense of noise artifacts. However, for most applications, the amount of noise is acceptable. • Scan Low Gain Priority to set a mode in which the digital scanner favors longer exposure time rather than higher gain to capture an image. This ensures that the image is less noisy and produces fewer artifacts during post processing activities like image enhancement (sharpening). The mode is recommended for fixed mount / fixed object image capture since the image acquired is susceptible to motion blur. • Scan Autodetect (default) to set a mode in which the digital scanner automatically selects Gain Priority or Low Exposure Priority mode for Snapshot Mode. If the digital scanner is in a magnetic reed switch enabled stand (or it is configured in Blink Mode), it uses Low Gain Priority mode. Otherwise, it uses the Low Exposure Priority mode. Low Gain Priority (0) Low Exposure Priority (1) * Autodetect (2)

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DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Snapshot Mode Timeout Parameter # 323 (SSI # F0h 43h) This parameter sets the amount of time the digital scanner remains in Snapshot Mode. The digital scanner exits Snapshot Mode when you pull the trigger, or when the Snapshot Mode Timeout elapses. To set this timeout value, scan the Set Snapshot Mode Timeout bar code below followed by a bar code from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes. The default value is 0 which represents 30 seconds; values increment by 30. For example, 1 = 60 seconds, 2 = 90 seconds, etc. To quickly re-set the default timeout to 30 seconds, scan the 30 Seconds bar code below. If you select No Timeout, the digital scanner remains in Snapshot Mode until you pull the trigger. Set Snapshot Mode Timeout *30 Seconds No Timeout

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