Chapter 12 Symbologies; Introduction; Scanning Sequence Examples; Errors While Scanning - Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Manual

Chapter 12 Symbologies

Introduction

This chapter describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting
these features for the Symbol LS2208 scanner. Before programming, follow the instructions in
Started.
Your scanner is shipped with the settings shown in the Symbology Default Table on page 12-2 (also see
A, Standard Default Parameters
your requirements, programming may not be necessary. Features values are set by scanning single bar codes or
short bar code sequences.
To return all features to their default values, all you need to do is scan
If you are not using a Synapse or USB cable you must select a host type. Refer to each host chapter for specific
host information.

Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases you need only scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. For example, if you want to
transmit bar code data without the UPC-A check digit, simply scan the
listed under Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit on page 12-13. The scanner issues a fast warble beep
and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.
Other parameters, such as Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 require that you scan several bar codes in the proper
sequence. Refer to the individual parameter, like Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5, for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning

Unless otherwise specified, if you make an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.
for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). If the default values suit
Chapter 1, Getting
Set All Defaults on page 4-3.
Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit
Appendix
bar code