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The product described in this book is a licensed product of NCR Corporation. Trademark Information It is the policy of NCR Corporation (NCR) to improve products as new technology, components, software, and firmware become available. NCR, therefore, reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.
Getting Started The 7838 Linear Imaging Scanner is a high performance linear imaging scanner from NCR. The 7837 marks a new performance level for hand held scanners. Linear imaging technology is defined by a bright and sharply focused aiming line, high resolution imaging, and fast reading speed. The 7837 is comfortable to hold, easy to use, rugged, and excellent for all general scanning applications.
2–1. If the scanner is connected via a serial port, turn to page 2–8. If this is a wand emulation application, turn to page 2–13, and for a non decoded output connection, turn to page 6–2. 7837 User’s Guide 1–3...
For most laptops, scanning the Laptop Direct Connect bar code allows operation of the integral keyboard. The following Laptop Direct Connect bar code also programs a carriage return (CR) and line feed (LF) suffix. Laptop Direct Connect 7837 User’s Guide 1–4...
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The following Wand Emulation bar code sets the interface to Wand Emulation mode and translates bar code data as Code 39 symbology. It also programs the Transmission Rate to 25 inches per second, and Output Polarity to black high. Wand Emulation (Code 39 Format) 7837 User’s Guide 1–5...
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IBM 4683 Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Interface Scan one of the following “Plug and Play” codes to program the 7837 for IBM 4683 Port 5B, 9B, or 17. IBM 4683 Port 5B Interface IBM 4683 Port 9B HHBCR-1 Interface...
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OCIA Interface Scan one of the following “Plug and Play” codes to program the 7837 for Generic OCIA, NCR OCIA Short Format (8 bit), NCR OCIA Long Format (9 bit), and Nixdorf OCIA. Generic OCIA Interface The Generic OCIA bar code also programs the following prefixes for each...
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NCR OCIA Long Format (9 Bit) Interface NCR OCIA Long Format (9 Bit) Interface The NCR OCIA Long Format (9 Bit) bar code also programs the following prefixes for each symbology: Symbology Prefix Symbology Prefix EAN 8 46 46 Code 39...
Terminal Interfaces Keyboard Wedge Connection 7837 scanners are factory programmed for a keyboard wedge interface to an IBM PC AT with a USA keyboard. If this is your interface and you do not need to modify the settings, skip to Section 3 – Output.
Terminal ID bar code, then 0, 0, 2 from the inside back cover, then Save. If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan the Discard code on the back cover, scan the Terminal ID code, scan the digits, and the Save code again. Terminal ID Save 7837 User’s Guide 2–2...
Emulate External Keyboard should be scanned if you do not have an external keyboard (IBM AT or equivalent). To connect the scanner to a laptop, it may be necessary to use the Automatic Direct Connect selection on page 2–7. Emulate External Keyboard 7837 User’s Guide 2–5...
Mode. Default = Off Turbo Mode On * Turbo Mode Off Numeric Keypad Mode – Sends numeric characters as if entered from a numeric keypad. Default = Off Numeric Keypad Mode On * Numeric Keypad Mode Off 7837 User’s Guide 2–6...
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This selection can also be used if you have an IBM AT style terminal and the system is dropping characters. Default = Off Automatic Direct Connect Mode On * Automatic Direct Connect Mode Off 7837 User’s Guide 2–7...
Tighten the two screws to secure the connector to the port. 4. Plug the power pack into a power source. 5. Once the scanner has been fully connected, power up the terminal/computer. 7837 User’s Guide 2–8...
Baud Rate sends the data from the scanner to the terminal at the specified rate. The host terminal must be set for the same baud rate as the scanner. Default = 9600. 1200 2400 4800 * 9600 19200 38400 7837 User’s Guide 2–9...
RS-232 handshaking is a set of rules concerning the exchange of data between serially communicating devices. Default = RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF and ACK/NAK Off RTS/CTS On * RTS/CTS Off XON/XOFF On * XON/XOFF Off ACK/NAK On * ACK/NAK Off 7837 User’s Guide 2–12...
128 and Interleaved 2 of 5 without any changes, but converts all other symbologies to Code 39. These codes set the transmission rate to 25 inches per second and the output polarity to black, high. Default = Code 39 Format. * Code 39 Format Same Code Format 7837 User’s Guide 2–13...
Wand Emulation Transmission Rate The Transmission Rate is limited by the terminal’s ability to receive data without dropping characters. Default = 25 inches/second. * 25 7837 User’s Guide 2–14...
When in Wand Emulation mode, you must set the scanner’s idle state to match the idle state for the device to which the scanner is connected. Default = Idle High . * Idle High Idle Low 7837 User’s Guide 2–15...
Adjusting the scan rate changes the current draw when scanning. The slower the scan rate, the lower the current draw. (The standby current remains the same.) Default = 270 s/s. * 270 s/s 135 s/s 67 s/s Beeper Volume Default = High. * High Medium 7837 User’s Guide 3–1...
Reducing the quiet zone requirements below AIM guidelines makes it possible to read off–spec bar codes. This feature is effective with all symbologies. Default = Don’t Reduce Quite Zone. * Don’t Reduce Quiet Zone Reduce Quiet Zone 7837 User’s Guide 3–2...
* Short Medium Long Extra Long Good Read Delay This sets the minimum amount of time before the scanner can read another bar code. Default = No Delay. * No Delay Short Delay Medium Delay Long Delay 7837 User’s Guide 3–3...
Presentation Mode: The LEDs are off until a bar code is presented to the scanner. Then the LEDs turn on automatically to read the code. Presentation Mode uses normal office or store ambient light to detect the bar codes. Presentation Mode 7837 User’s Guide 3–4...
You can add any prefix or suffix from the ASCII chart (pg. 4–5 ), plus Code I.D. and Aim I.D. You can string together several entries for several symbologies at one time. Enter prefixes and suffixes in the order in which you want them to appear on the output. 7837 User’s Guide 4–1...
4–5) for the symbology from which you want to clear the prefix or suffix. STEP 3. Scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the back cover or scan 9, 9 for all symbologies. Your change is automatically saved. 7837 User’s Guide 4–2...
(See the Symbology Chart on page 4–5 for the single character code that identifies each symbology.) This action first clears all current prefixes, then programs a Code I.D. prefix for all symbologies. Add Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies 7837 User’s Guide 4–3...
[ Prefix/Suffix entries for specific symbologies override the All Symbologies selection. The All Symbologies selection is for Prefix/Suffix programming only. Decimal to Hex to ASCII Conversion Chart ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII ‘ ” & ’ – < > 7837 User’s Guide 4–5...
Section 9, Supported Interface Keys. When the scanner is in keyboard wedge mode, the scan code is converted to a key code before it is transmitted. * Enable Disable 7837 User’s Guide 4–6...
Prefix Scanned Data Suffix Intercharacter Delay Intercharacter Delay To remove this delay, scan the Intercharacter Delay bar code, then set the number of steps to 00. Scan the SAVE bar code from the inside back cover. 7837 User’s Guide 4–7...
Delay, scan the correct digits, and Save again. Delay Length Character to Trigger Delay To remove this delay, scan the Delay Length bar code, and set the number of steps to 00. Scan the SAVE bar code from the inside back cover. 7837 User’s Guide 4–8...
1st Scan Transmission 2nd Scan Transmission Intermessage Delay Intermessage Delay To remove this delay, scan the Intermessage Delay bar code, then set the number of steps to 00. Scan the SAVE bar code from the inside back cover. 7837 User’s Guide 4–9...
Refer to the Format Editor Commands Chart (page 5–2). Scan the symbols that represent the command you want to enter. 94 alphanumeric characters may be entered for each symbology data format. STEP 7. Scan Save to save your entries. 7837 User’s Guide 5–1...
Syntax = F6nn (nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters the cursor should be moved back.) F7 Move the cursor to the beginning of the data string. Syntax = F7. EA Move the cursor to the end of the data string. Syntax = EA 7837 User’s Guide 5–2...
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If character is not numeric, format is aborted. Syntax = EC . ED Check to make sure there is a non-numeric ASCII character at the current cursor position. If character is numeric, format is aborted. Syntax = ED . 7837 User’s Guide 5–3...
* Data Formatter On Data Formatter Off When Data Formatter is required, all input data must conform to an edited format or the scanner does not transmit the input data to the host device. Data Format Required 7837 User’s Guide 5–5...
The scanner will scan the next bar code, formatting the data with the selected alternate format, then revert immediately to the primary format. Alternate Data Format 1 Alternate Data Format 2 Alternate Data Format 3 5–6 7837 User’s Guide...
Section 6 Secondary Interface Secondary Interface By switching interface cables, the 7837 scanner can communicate with a portable data terminal (secondary interface), in addition to the host terminal (primary interface). The secondary interface can be programmed at any time. Secondary Code 39 Wand Emulation In Wand Emulation mode, the scanner decodes the bar code then sends data in the same format as a wand scanner.
Default = 36 scans/second. * 36 Non Decoded Output Laser Emulation Polarity The Polarity can be sent as standard with black bars high, or reversed with white bars high. Default = White High. * White High Black High 7837 User’s Guide 6–2...
You can temporarily disable the secondary interface, but still retain the secondary interface settings in the scanner’s memory by scanning the Disable bar code below. To re-enable the secondary interface, scan the Enable bar code. Default =Disable . * Disable Enable 7837 User’s Guide 6–3...
Save again. Manual Trigger, Low Power Low Power Time Out Note: The Secondary Manual Trigger, Low Power option is not available on the 7837 in Secondary Non Decoded Out Laser Emulation Mode. 7837 User’s Guide 6–4...
This programming section contains the following menu selections: Codabar Code 128 Code 39 Telepen Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 93 EAN/JAN Code 2 of 5 IATA Code 2 of 5 Plessey Matrix 2 of 5 China Postal Code Code 11 China Postal Code 7837 User’s Guide 7–1...
Codabar * On Start / Stop Characters Start/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the bar code. You may either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters. Default = Don’t Transmit. * Don’t Transmit Transmit 7837 User’s Guide 7–2...
Codabar bar codes printed with a check character, but will not transmit the check character with the scanned data. Validate Modulo 10, but * No Check Character Don't Transmit Validate Modulo 10 and Transmit Validate Modulo 16, but Don't Transmit Validate Modulo 16 and Transmit 7837 User’s Guide 7–3...
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“D” stop character. In this case the two messages are concatenated into one with the “D” characters omitted. Default = On. Character: Start Stop Start Stop Codabar A12D D34A Select Require to prevent the scanner from decoding a lone Codabar symbol. Concatenation * On Require 7837 User’s Guide 7–4...
If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Minimum or Maximum bar code, scan the correct digits, and Save again. Minimum (Default =4) Maximum (Default =60) 7837 User’s Guide 7–5...
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Code 39 * On Start / Stop Characters Start/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the bar code. You may either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters. Default = Don’t Transmit. * Don’t Transmit Transmit 7837 User’s Guide 7–6...
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Code 39 bar codes printed with a check character, and will transmit this character at the end of the scanned data. Default = No Check Character. Validate, but Don't Transmit * No Check Character Validate and Transmit 7837 User’s Guide 7–7...
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If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Minimum or Maximum bar code, scan the correct digits, and Save again. Minimum (Default =0) Maximum (Default =48) 7837 User’s Guide 7–8...
Code 39 bar code that starts with a character other than a space. Default = Off. * Off Base 32 Base 32 is a form of the Code 39 symbology used by Italian pharmacies. This is also known as PARAF. * Off 7837 User’s Guide 7–9...
FULL ASCII Code 39 CHART SPACE ‘ ” & ’ < – – > Character pairs /M and /N decode as a minus sign and period respectively. Character pairs /P through /Y decode as 0 through 9. * On 7837 User’s Guide 7–10...
Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a check digit, and will transmit this digit at the end of the scanned data. Default = No Check Digit. Validate, but Don't Transmit * No Check Digit Validate and Transmit 7837 User’s Guide 7–11...
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When Strict Decoding is used, the scanner only reads bar codes that are close to spec. This reduces the number of misreads, but also reduces the tolerance for bar codes that are slightly out of spec. * Off 7837 User’s Guide 7–12...
If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Minimum or Maximum bar code, scan the correct digits, and Save again. Minimum (Default =0) Maximum (Default =80) 7837 User’s Guide 7–13...
If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Minimum or Maximum bar code, scan the correct digits, and Save again. Minimum (Default =4) Maximum (Default =48) 7837 User’s Guide 7–14...
If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Minimum or Maximum bar code, scan the correct digits, and Save again. Minimum (Default =4) Maximum (Default =48) 7837 User’s Guide 7–15...
If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Minimum or Maximum bar code, scan the correct digits, and Save again. Minimum (Default =4) Maximum (Default =80) 7837 User’s Guide 7–16...
<Default All Code 11 Settings> Code 11 * On Check Digits Required This option sets whether 1 or 2 check digits are required with Code 11 bar codes. Default = Two Check Digits. One Check Digit * Two Check Digits 7837 User’s Guide 7–17...
If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Minimum or Maximum bar code, scan the correct digits, and Save again. Minimum (Default =4) Maximum (Default =80) 7837 User’s Guide 7–18...
Refer to Hex ASCII Conversion Chart on page 4–5 for function codes. Default =Off. * Off <GS> Substitution When enabled, the scanner substitutes a <GS> for Function Character 1 when decoding EAN 128. Default =Off. * Off 7837 User’s Guide 7–19...
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If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Minimum or Maximum bar code, scan the correct digits, and Save again. Minimum (Default =0) Maximum (Default =80) 7837 User’s Guide 7–20...
Telepen Output is selected, the scanner reads symbols with start/stop pattern 1 and decodes them as compressed numeric with optional full ASCII (start/stop pattern 2). Default = AIM Telepen Output. * AIM Telepen Output Original Telepen Output 7837 User’s Guide 7–21...
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If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Minimum or Maximum bar code, scan the correct digits, and Save again. Minimum (Default =1) Maximum (Default =60) 7837 User’s Guide 7–22...
Default = On. * On Number System The numeric system digit of a UPC symbol is normally transmitted, but the unit can be programmed so it will not transmit it. Default = On. * On 7837 User’s Guide 7–23...
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UPC A, continued Addenda This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC A data. Default = Off for both 2–Digit and 5–Digit Addenda. 2–Digit Addenda * Off 5–Digit Addenda * Off 7837 User’s Guide 7–24...
When Strict Decoding is used, the scanner only reads bar codes that are close to spec. This reduces the number of misreads, but also reduces the tolerance for bar codes that are slightly out of spec. * Off 7837 User’s Guide 7–25...
UPC E1 selection. Default = On (UPC E0) and Off (UPC E1). UPC E0 * On UPC E1 * Off UPC E Expand UPC E Expand expands the UPC E code to the 12 digit, UPC A format. Default = Off. * Off 7837 User’s Guide 7–26...
* On Addenda This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC E data. Default = Off for both 2–Digit and 5–Digit Addenda. 2–Digit Addenda * Off 5–Digit Addenda * Off 7837 User’s Guide 7–27...
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Addenda Separator When this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the bar code and the data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space. Default = On. * On 7837 User’s Guide 7–28...
Default = On. * On Addenda This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN 13 data. Default = Off for both 2–Digit and 5–Digit Addenda. 2–Digit Addenda * Off 7837 User’s Guide 7–29...
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When turned off, there is no space. Default = On. * On ISBN Enable This symbology allows the scanner to read ISBN codes on books. Default = Off. * Off 7837 User’s Guide 7–30...
Default = On. * On Addenda This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN 13 data. Default = Off for both 2–Digit and 5–Digit Addenda. 2–Digit Addenda * Off 7837 User’s Guide 7–31...
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* Off Addenda Required When Addenda Required is set to on, the scanner will only read EAN/JAN 13 bar codes that have addenda. Default = Off. Addenda Required * Off Addenda Separator Default = On. * On 7837 User’s Guide 7–32...
MSI bar codes printed with the specified type check character, but will not transmit the check character with the scanned data. * Validate Type 10, but Don’t Validate Type 10 and Transmit Transmit Validate Type 11, but Validate Type 11 and Transmit Don't Transmit 7837 User’s Guide 7–33...
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If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Minimum or Maximum bar code, scan the correct digits, and Save again. Minimum (Default =4) Maximum (Default =48) 7837 User’s Guide 7–34...
If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Minimum or Maximum bar code, scan the correct digits, and Save again. Minimum (Default =4) Maximum (Default =48) 7837 User’s Guide 7–35...
If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Minimum or Maximum bar code, scan the correct digits, and Save again. Minimum (Default =4) Maximum (Default =80) 7837 User’s Guide 7–36...
“source” scanner. Before using this procedure, determine which scanner will be the source (the scanner containing the desired software). The 7837 supports cloning and can act as the source device. The software in the destination scanner will be updated from the source scanner.
Interface Keys Keyboard Function Relationships The following Keyboard Function Code, Hex/ASCII Value, and Full ASCII “CTRL”+ relationships apply to all terminals that can be used with the scanner. Function Code HEX/ASCII Value Full ASCII “CTRL” + 7837 User’s Guide 9–1...
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The last five characters in the Full ASCII “CTRL”+ column ( [ \ ] 6 - ), apply to US only. The following chart indicates the equivalents of these five characters for different countries. Country Codes United States Belgium < Scandinavia < France Germany à Italy Swiss < United Kingdom Denmark Norway Spain 7837 User’s Guide 9–2...
Field Exit/New Line Insert Insert Insert Escape Escape Reserved Error Reset Home Home Home Print Print Back Space Back Space Back Space Back Tab Back Tab Backfield/Back Tab Reserved * IBM 3191/92, 3471/72, 3196/97, 3476/77, Telex (all models) 7837 User’s Guide 9–3...
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Error Reset Home Reserved Print Print Back Space Back Space Back Tab Back Field Reserved Home * IBM 3196/97, 3476/77, 3191/92, 3471/72, Memorex Telex (all models) with 102 key keyboards ** Memorex Telex with 88 key keyboards 7837 User’s Guide 9–4...
New Line New Line New Line New Line New Line Delete New Line New Line New Line Insert Escape Escape Escape Insert Insert Home Print Back Space Back Space Back Space Back Tab Back Tab Back Tab 7837 User’s Guide 9–5...
..15 kV to any external surface Agency Compliance ..FCC Class B, CE EMC Class B, CE Low Voltage Directive, IEC60825-1 LED Safety: Class 1, UL, cUL, TÜV Certified to EN60950 7837 User’s Guide 11–1...
Obtaining Service Center/Depot Service in the United States To obtain warranty and non-warranty service for the 7837 product (within the United States), call NCR’s Managed Services Center at 800-262–7782. You will be provided with the NCR Work Order Number and the service center’s address.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by NCR Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, cables connected to this device must be shielded cables, in which the cable shield wire(s) have been grounded (tied) to the connector shell.
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89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive. NCR shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.