Dpm Scanning - Motorola DS3578 Product Reference Manual

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DPM Scanning

Parameter # F1h 09h
Unlike bar codes that are typically printed on labels, a direct part mark (DPM) is a symbol that is marked directly on
an item's surface for permanent identification. These symbols are marked using methods such as laser etching
and dot peening (see
scans these types of symbols.
NOTE When the DS3578-DP digital scanner is DPM enabled, the digital scanner reads all symbols including
DPM, 1D, PDF417, etc. If you do not require DPM reading, scan Disable DPM Scanning to ensure
optimum scanner performance.
If you enable DPM Scanning, disable
Picklist performance is not guaranteed for DPM bar codes.
Also, if you enable DPM Scanning, the scanner behaves as if the Data Matrix Inverse Autodetect setting
is selected. When you disable DPM Scanning, the previous (user-selected) Data Matrix Inverse setting
remains in effect. See
To configure the DS3578-DP digital scanner for DPM reading:
If you disabled DPM scanning in the DS3578-DP digital scanner, scan Enable DPM Scanning below.
1.
Before scanning a DPM bar code, ensure you enabled
2.
*Enable DPM Scanning
NOTE These DPM scanning parameters are for use with the DS3578-DP (DS3578-DP20005WR and
DS3578-DS2F005WR) configurations only.
Figure 2-4 on page 2-6
Data Matrix Inverse on page
(01h)
for an example of a dot peen symbol). The DS3578-DP (DPM) reader
Picklist Mode on page 5-17
13-72.
Data Matrix on page
Disable DPM Scanning
when scanning a DPM bar code.
13-72.
(00h)