Symbol LS 5700 Quick Reference Manual page 7

Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e
Scanning a Bar Code
The dotted areas below represent the active scan area.
For the best scanning performance, the counter top or surface
area covered by the active scan area should be free of any
designs (e.g. stripes or patterns). Ideally, that area should be a
light solid color. To scan a bar code, move an item through the
active scan area in the direction of the arrows, with the bar code
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