Scanning With The Laser Scanner Or Linear Imager - Intermec CK31 User Manual

The following two sections describe how to scan a bar code label
with the laser scanner (standard range laser or long range laser),
linear imager, and area imager.

Scanning With the Laser Scanner or Linear Imager

If the CK31 has a standard range laser, long range laser, or linear
imager, use the following procedure to practice scanning a bar
code.
The linear imager can decode PDF417 bar codes as well as bar
codes with high-density, low-density, and poor quality in any
lighting conditions. For help scanning PDF417 bar codes, see
the procedure on the next page.
To scan most bar code labels with the laser scanner or linear imager
1 Press I to turn on the CK31.
2 Point the scanner window at the bar code label and hold the
computer at a slight angle 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in) from the
label.
Note: If you have a long range scanner, you may need to hold
the computer further away from the label.
3 Press the Scan button on the keypad, or pull the trigger on a
handle, and direct the red beam so that it falls across all bars
in the bar code label.
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