Scanning; Scanning Pdf417 Bar Codes - Symbol PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Manual

PPT 2800 with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs Product Reference Guide

Scanning

The PPT 2800 has an integrated scanner which collects data by scanning one or two-
dimensional bar codes. See
application.
To scan bar codes with the PPT 2800, first start the scanning application. Then:
1. Aim the scan window at the bar code.
2. Press either the right, left, or center scan trigger. Make sure the red scan beam
covers the entire bar code. The green scan LED lights and a beep sounds to
indicate a successful decode.

Scanning PDF417 Bar Codes

The 2D scanning PPT 2800 terminal supports PDF417 bar code scanning. The raster
pattern has multiple scanning rows to accommodate the PDF417 symbol's multiple rows.
1. Point the scanner at the bar code and press the trigger.
2. Center the aiming pattern on the bar code.
3. As the raster pattern spreads, keep the pattern horizontal to the bar code.
4. The terminal indicates a successful scan by changing the LED from red to green,
beeping one or more times, and/or displaying the bar code data on the screen.
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Appendix B, Demo Program
Figure 2-26. Scanning
3/4"
Figure 2-27. Raster Pattern
for a sample scanning
3/4"