Troubleshooting; Bar Codes - PSC Falcon 51X User Manual

Troubleshooting, Care and Technical Support

Troubleshooting

Bar Codes

Falcon Fixed Station Terminal
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Bar code won't scan
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Check the quality of the bar code. Labels which are faded or
scratched are less likely to scan.
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Verify that the unit is configured to read the type of bar code
being scanned. Scan the D1 parameter and try again. (Refer to
"Predefined Defaults" in Appendix C of the Falcon DOS
Portable Data Terminals Advanced User's Guide for the D1
parameter.)
!
When an attached scanning device isn't functioning correctly,
verify it is not broken by using another device.
Bar code won't scan with laser
! Vary the scanning angle and distance. Avoid aiming the laser
beam perpendicular to the bar code label or at extreme angles.
! Verify that the laser beam is intersecting the entire bar code label.
Bar code won't scan with wand
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Ensure that the wand is passing over the entire bar code label.
Holding the wand like a pencil in front of the left side of the label,
use a swift sweeping motion to move the wand towards the other
end of the label.