Chapter 2 Preparation; Operating Environment For Use Of The Qk30-U - Denso QK30-U User Manual

Chapter 2 Preparation

2.1

Operating Environment for Use of the QK30-U

Using the QK30-U requires a host computer equipped with a USB port. The operating environment differs depending
upon whether you use the USB-COM interface or USB keyboard interface as listed below. The default interface is the
USB-COM interface.
USB-COM interface (factory default):
To use this interface, you need to install the dedicated Active USB-COM driver (virtual COM port driver) to the host
computer. This interface allows you to use the scanner in applications using the conventional serial port. For
instructions on how to set up the device driver, refer to Chapter 3, Section 3.1. For the interface specifications, refer to
Chapter 9, Section 9.1.
USB keyboard interface:
No dedicated USB device driver is required. Via this interface, data scanned by the scanner can be entered to the
cursor position in your application. For instructions on how to set up the device driver, refer to Chapter 3, Section 3.2.
For the interface specifications, refer to Chapter 9, Section 9.2.
Host computer
USB driver
Note: Information on the type of applicable operating systems is available from QBdirect.
Refer to the User's Manual for the setup procedure.
Switching between the USB-COM interface and USB keyboard interface is possible by:
- Using QR-coded parameter menu (see Chapter 11),
- Using the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D)* or
- Using Magic key (see Chapter 8.4).
The interface setting will be retained even if the scanner is turned off.
Note: For approx. 20 seconds after switching from the USB-COM interface to the USB keyboard interface, the
scanner cannot accept data entry.
* The User's Manual, Active USB-COM port driver and configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D) are available for
registered users to download free of charge from QBdirect.
http://www.qbdirect.net
To use the USB-COM interface
(factory default):
Active USB-COM port driver*
provided by DENSO WAVE
To use the USB keyboard interface:
Windows PC
OS-supplied device driver
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