Changing Scanning Modes; Scanning Guidelines - Symbol MK1000 Product Reference Manual

Changing Scanning Modes

You can change the scanning mode using any of the following methods.
• Modify the "scan mode" setting via the MK1000's Configuration menu.
• Send a host transmitted SSI (Simple Serial Interface) command, specifying which
scan pattern/scanning mode the MK1000 should use. For more information on this,
see Scan Engine Commands on page 5-16.
• Scan a programming bar code (refer to
Bar Codes). Any changes made by scanning a programming bar code are in effect
until the unit is powered off. At the unit's next power up, the scanner returns to its
default scan mode setting.

Scanning Guidelines

When scanning a bar code:
• Keep the scan pattern parallel to the bar code's rows.
• Hold the bar coded item as still as possible.
• Hold the bar code at an angle which does not cause specular reflection (see
Specular Reflection
• Hold the bar coded item close for small bar codes, and farther away for large bar
codes.
on page 1-10).
Appendix C, Scanning Mode Programming
About Your MK1000
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