Scanning Tips; Scan The Entire Symbol; Position At An Angle; Trigger Options - Motorola Symbol MiniScan MSXX07 Series Integration Manual

Scanning Tips

When scanning, make sure the symbol is within the scanning range. See
Method on page 2-8. Align the bar code with the scan beam. The green decode LED lights to indicate a successful
decode.

Scan the Entire Symbol

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The scan beam must cross every bar and space on the symbol.
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The larger the symbol, the farther away the scanner should be positioned.
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Position the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.
RIGHT
012345

Position at an Angle

Do not position the scanner exactly perpendicular to the bar code. In this position, light can bounce back into the
scanner's exit window and prevent a successful decode.

Trigger Options

Continuous (Default)

The laser is enabled continuously and decode processing is continuously active. You can configure the scanner to
scan and transmit a bar code, and then not decode the same bar code or any bar code for a set period of time. See
Timeout Between Decodes on page 10-15
presented.
NOTE This option is not recommended during scanner programming via bar code menus.
WRONG
012345
to customize the application to the rate at which bar codes are
Continuous
Scanning
Calculating the Usable Scan Length
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